Theory of Pets Podcast

Hi there, welcome to the Theory of Pets Podcast. I'm your host Connor Knight. Join us on this enlightening episode as we delve into the world of canine nutrition and the growing concern of over-supplementation in our furry friends. We explore the potential dangers and health issues caused by excessive vitamins and minerals in dog diets. Our special guest, Will Bohuslavizki the co-founder of PetMatrx shed light on their innovative approach to tackling this problem, promoting optimal canine health through their groundbreaking products and strategies. Don't miss this essential conversation for pet owners and dog lovers alike, as we uncover the key to a happier, healthier life for man's best friend!

Hi there! Welcome to The Theory of Pets Podcast Episode number 136. Today we got an awesome topic to discuss and I am super excited to go over it with you! I think its important for everyone to understand what they're getting into with larger dog breeds when they want to adopt! I personally want a second dog and would like a larger breed. I dug and did some research and discuss this with Dr. Kingsley today about what you need to be prepared for health issues wise if you do get a large breed. Fortunately, a lot of these issues can be prevented. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by BetterVet, mobile veterinary care for happier pets! From wellness visits to surgery, BetterVet has you and your pet covered in locations across the U.S. BetterVet is excited to announce that they are now serving pets and pet parents in the Los Angeles area, and to celebrate, they are offering $50 off your first home visit exclusively for Top Dog Tips listeners when you register for a new account. Use Promo TOPDOGTIPS to fetch this offer! Joint Issues Hip Dysplasia Elbow dysplasia Arthritis Panosteitis Neurological Problems Wobbler syndrome Heart And Organ Problems Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypothyroidism Aortic Stenosis Bloat or GDV Eye Problems Entropion Ectropion Cherry Eye Questions: What kind of joint issues do larger dogs go through? Neurological problems? Heart and Organ? Eye Problems? It sounds like larger breeds are prone to more health issues that medium and smaller dogs, is that true? Why do you think that is? Let's say someone is interested in getting a larger breed what kind of general caveats would you give them to help them make sure their dog lives a long and happy life? Would you recommend they get pet insurance? What kind of recommendations would you give for large dog breed owners to proof their house in a way that helps the large dog lives a long life? Would you say less jumping off of things Build/buy ramps instead of stairs where possible for home and car? What is the most common cause of hip dysplasia from a vet's perspective? How much of nutrition and genetics play into it? What is the cause of wobbler's syndrome? Why are bigger breeds more prone to GDV or bloat? Is it bc of the level of their water bowls? Eating food too fast? Some of these sound super preventable and some of these just sound like the roll of the dice. What breeds are more prone to the roll of the dice health problems? What is your recommendation for preventing the joint issues or I guess slowing it down?

Hi there everyone! Welcome to the Theory of Pets Podcast thank you all for joining us today! Today I am joined by Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley and we are talking about dental health! Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterVet, mobile veterinary care for happier pets! They are offering a limited time offer for Theory of Pet listeners. If you sign up at bettervet.com use the promo code: TOPDOGTIPS to get $50 off their Here are some of the topics we discuss: How important is dental hygiene for dogs? Can it be a life threatening situation or is it more commonly a mild scenario? Why do dog's teeth become full of plaque and tartar vs when they lived in the wild a. It just doesnt seem like a common cause to die from periodontal disease before we domesticated them How much does their diet play into the tooth decay? Let's start out the gate with being able to provide value to our listeners. How often should you brush a dog's teeth or have their teeth brushed? What are the best tooth brushes? Does brushing your dog's teeth actually work? a. It seems like it's pretty difficult and tedious to get the dog to sit still to brush their teeth How dangerous is sedating a dog for a dental cleaning? If they were to get a dental cleaning vs owner brushing their teeth how often would you recommend I've heard that dental hygiene affects everything downstream including digestion in humans is it the same for dogs? What can happen to dogs if they do not get their teeth cleaned How bad can periodontal disease get? What is the cost for teeth removal? Does teeth removal even cure periodontal disease? Can a dog live a normal life without teeth?

Hey there everyone! Welcome to The Theory of Pets Podcast I'm your host, Connor Knight. I am the President of our company Top Dog Tips. You can check us out at topdogtips.com Today we are going to be talking about winter risks and what you need to know as a pet owner and how to be prepared for them! So winter is coming up and what are the most common problems you see from pet owners when winter comes around, and let's say fall for some areas bc I know it gets pretty cold in certain parts of the country in fall I have a short haired dog, what is the coldest she would be able to go outside in? Do a lot of dog owners that live in cold places have short haired dogs? Is that dangerous for the dog What should I be putting on my dog if it is pretty cold outside to protect them How cold is too cold Long hair Double coat Short hair Let's say we get snowed in for a few days and I cannot walk my dog except maybe taking them out How do i go about making sure they stay entertained and get good exercise physically and mentally If my pet is less physically active do I need adjust their calories? I live in the city and walk my dog on the sidewalks in the dead of Winter, what's the right way to protect their paw pads? Should I be putting on the funny dog clothing during winter? Is there actual practicality other than anthropomorphizing my dog? Let's say its 10-15 degrees outside Both my dog and cat are outdoor animals, but obviously it isn't safe. However I want them to get a little if any exposure outside How long can they be outside before it becomes risky Are there any viruses or pests people should be aware of during winter for their pet?

Hi there! Welcome to the Theory of Pets Podcasts! We started this podcast to uncover truths in the pet industry. Today I am joined by Robin Bennett. Robin Bennett has been a dog behavioralist trainer for over 30 years. After successfully running her own behavior training business, she started a business that teaches doggy daycares how to understand dog behavior and body language. Enter the Dog Gurus. After that she decided again to evolve her business into a recent venture called Ruffly Speaking! This is a platform where you get access to years of experience from dog behavior trainers and they also help educate dog owners like you and I make the best buying decisions for our pets. In today's podcast we talk about dog behavior and she drops some golden nuggets in certain scenarios that I felt would be valuable to touch on for you all. Give it a listen! Here are the questions I ask her today: Tell everyone a bit about you and your story and what you did before ruffly speaking How would your sessions go with clients, walk me through the individual clients and the questions you would ask them when you would work with individuals You also trained owners and employees how to run doggy daycares Why did you start doing that? Now let's start digging into ruffly speaking Why did you create it? What did you see that was missing that you could fulfill for people with your background With ruffly speaking what will people get that they don't normally have access to? What is the difference between ruffly speaking and a typical facebook group or a local dog trainer? What problem do you see in the pet ownership world it solving? What is the biggest thing you see that people miss when they get a dog and the dog does a behavior their owner does not like or approve of Tell us about the behavior of dogs from your experience and perspective What about them that makes it easy to understand them What about dog's behavior that you understand and teach people can how their dogs are going to behave What is your philosophy in dog training? Why do you have that approach? We've talked off camera about the "balanced training" approach (rewarding dogs when they do something right, and correcting them when they do something wrong), why do you think it isn't as effective as positive reinforcement What is wrong with "balanced training"? How should people seek out dog training Quick little checklist so they get it right How can people sign up for ruffly speaking? Where else can people find you on social media? I personally started using Ruffly Speaking's platform and it has a wealth of knowledge, I HIGHLY recommend if you are a dog owner that you sign up. It'll be the best investment in building your relationship with your pup. It's $19.99/mo. if you are interested, make sure to sign up using this link: https://tz203.isrefer.com/go/rufflyspeaking/topdogtips