The Space Coast Pet Podcast
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The Space Coast Pet Podcast
Dr. Roger Welton is an experienced practicing veterinarian, successful author, blogger and media personality. Airing every Thursday at 8 AM EST, Dr. Roger discusses the pertinent pet issues of the day and addresses listener emails.
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Happy Veterinary Technician Week!
For Veterinary Technician Week, 2025, Dr. Roger celebrates the often unsung heroes of veterinary medicine, the heart beat of veterinary practices, our...
Invasion of the ticks!
Ticks are evolving rapidly to withstand extremes of temperature and climate to expand their geographic reach and increase their seasonal tolerance. Th...
The feline obesity epidemic
A majority of household cats are obese! While some pet owners see their obese cats as "fat and happy," obesity can have very serious health consequenc...
A new type of bladder stone linked to human grade diets in dogs
The University of Minnesota Urolith Center is seeing a novel type of bladder stone in dogs and cases are on the rise. In this episode, Dr. Roger discu...
Dogs: Survival of the friendliest!
In this episode Dr. Roger discusses the unique evolution of dogs and the integral role interactions with humans to become a whole separate species fro...
Resistant hookworm is on the rise!
Hookworm was once a common but easily and cheaply treated worm parasite in dogs and cats. In recent years, veterinarians have seen cases of hookworm t...
How to prepare for and manage Petflation
As a long time practice owner, Dr. Roger has unique insights into the economic trends of the veterinary industry. In this episode, Dr. Roger warns of...
Is your cat a "Puker?" Something could be wrong!
Some cats are prone to regurgitation or vomiting, but seem otherwise fine in every other way (normal appetite, body condition, playfulness, litter box...
Having pets is good for our health!
In this episode, Dr. Roger highlights the human health benefits of having intimate pet companionship for all stages of life, even contributing to long...
Help for dogs with fireworks stress!
4th of July is a wonderful time of celebration right in the middle of summer. From barbecues to parties and of course fireworks, the 4th is a blast fo...
Chronic GI disease sharply on the rise in dogs
In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the all time high (and rising) incidence of chronic gastrointestinal disease in dogs. Based on early research out...
Beware of hidden summer dangers for pets
Summer is a wonderful time of year for families and pets, especially in temperate climates where long winters make summer a time to look forward to sp...
Antivax sentiment rising in the veterinary world, Bird Flu update
Anti-vaccine sentiment is on the rise among pet owners and consequently, so are preventable deadly infectious diseases. Whereas the anti-vaccine ilk w...
Beware of spring dangers lurking for pets
Spring is a time of renewal, longer daylight, flowers and leave blooming, and wildlife reawakened and active. The tease of warmer days after we have t...
Why do some dogs eat poop??
Coprophagia is a fancy word for a very unpleasant habit some dogs exhibit: eating poop. Whether it is their own, other dogs, other specie, or all of t...
A complete and comprehensive strategy for preventing/treating arthritis in dogs and cats
Osteoarthritis, commonly referred to as just "arthritis," is the most common chronic disease that dogs and cats suffer from. Thankfully, there are man...
Bird flu is infecting cats - What cat owners need to know!
Avian influenza strain H5N1 is far more concerning than high egg prices. The virus has managed to jump species primarily in cats with cases rising and...
What all of the studies tell us about feeding pets raw meat based diets
About 13% of pet owners feed their pets raw meat based diets. There are strong opinions about the practice of feeding pets raw, both from the pet pare...
They are adorable, quirky, and fun, but know what you are getting into when you commit to purchasing a French Bulldog
They are America's most popular dog breed 3 plus years running and their popularity is showing no signs of slowing. Many new French Bulldog parents,...
A key aspect of your pet's health that can significantly affect the incidence of disease
Tune in to learn about a key aspect of a pet's general wellness care that can significantly affect the incidence of systemic disease. Overlooking this...
Ticks are far more than just a nuisance to your dog
Ticks cause direct irritation to the skin of dogs leading to itch, rashes and skin infections. In addition to this, ticks can potential spread life th...
Top 5 Pet Resolutions
Happy New Year from the Space Coast Pet Podcast Team! In this inaugural episode of 2025, per his yearly New Year tradition, Dr. Roger discusses his to...
What the latest research tells us about when to spay/neuter different dog breeds
Depending on dog breed and gender, there are increases, and decreases in certain orthopedic conditions and cancers that are affected by the timing of...
Keeping your pets safe this holiday season!
As per yearly tradition dating back to 2009, Dr. Roger has a pre-holiday episode dedicated to hidden dangers that unexpectedly lurk around the holiday...
Dr. Roger's experience falling back into a beautiful dream
Dr. Roger recalls his recent trip to attend the West Indies Veterinary conference in the British West Indies on the island of St. Kitts. Dr. Roger dis...
What is holistic veterinary medicine?
The term holistic as it pertains to veterinary medicine has moved away from its original meaning and intent. In this episode, Dr. Roger explains what...
How to keep your pets safe before and after a natural disaster
Having just endured Hurricane Milton, Dr. Roger highlights dangers unique to pets in the aftermath of a major natural disaster like Milton and Hurrica...
Managing veterinary care in a high cost financial climate
In the last episode, Dr. Roger detailed some of the main reasons for disproportionate increases in veterinary care during the last few years versus pr...
Who is to blame for the skyrocketing costs of veterinary care?
Inflation has hit the veterinary industry as badly (if not worse) as others in the post COVID19 world. Still, inflation is not the only driver of incr...
How safe are heartworm preventative medications for pets?
There is a growing distrust of the safety of heartworm preventative medications in pets that is leading many pet owners to question whether the risk o...
Vaccines that program dogs' immune systems to fight cancer
Dr. Roger discusses using cancerous tumors to develop vaccines that program the dog's immune system to attack the cancer. This is a great alternative...
Dog experience hind limb limping? Think knee first.
Inspired by a listener email, Dr. Roger dips into his post-doctoral orthopedic surgical certifications and vast hind limb surgical experience to discu...
Should you be concerned about oral flea/tick pet meds causing seizures?
Dr. Roger pet owner concerns about the potential for the newest generation of flea and tick preventatives - in a class of compounds called isoxazoline...
What diseases should you vaccinate your pets against and how often
Based on the most current research, Dr. Roger discusses what diseases pet owners should be vaccinating their dogs and cats against and with what frequ...
Dogs need to sniff!!
Dr. Roger talks about a unique superpower dogs possess, a scent of smell 30-60 times greater than that of humans! In fact, their primary source of sen...
Not one more vet!
Dr. Roger brings to light the alarming statistic about veterinarians having the highest rate of suicide among professions, making them 2-4 times more...
Are some dog rescue adoption standards too rigid?
Dr. Roger discusses an increasingly common issue where pure breed enthusiasts are driven to purchase new puppies over denial by rigid dog rescue vetti...
Important tips for keeping your pets safe this summer!
The summer season is a wonderful time of year, especially for temperate areas of the country looking forward to a break from the cold temps of winter...
Is Librela Safe for Dogs?
Librela is a monoclonal antibody treatment for arthritis in dogs, administered by monthly injection. With great reported success, Librela is taking th...
Why your vet bill is so high
Dr. Roger reacts to a recent article posted in The Atlantic about what is the cause for the rapid rise in the cost of veterinary health care for pets....