The Expert Vet™

<p>Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, </p><p>is The Expert Vet! This show is for dog and cat owners as well as vet techs and other veterinarians, who need help diagnosing, understanding and treating complicated medical conditions and nutrition issues. The show offers detailed explanations of medical conditions and Dr. Donna’s opinion about chronic, complicated or unusual problems, advice about pain management, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and even how to avoid unnecessary vaccinations.Dr. Donna Spector is a board-certified veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who is also an active member of the Association of Holistic Veterinarians, knowledgeable about traditional Western medicine as well as alternative therapies and points of view. Dr. Donna is widely recognized for her role as consulting veterinarian and her widely-quoted dog and cat health advice in print and on radio. Dr. Donna practices Internal Medicine in the Northern Chicago area.</p>

Detecting Kidney Disease Early

A ground-breaking new test to identify early kidney disease in cats

09-24
18:17

Bladder Stones and Infections in Dogs

Everything you need to know about dogs and bladder stones and infections

05-21
17:54

Urinary Crystals in Cats

Dr. Donna explains that urinary crystals are the biggest health issue in cats

05-07
17:47

Diets for Cancer Patients

Dr. Donna Spector talks about diets for cancer patients and what sorts of foods to include

03-06
21:21

Deadly Potential of C-DIFF Bacteria

Prevalence of C-DIFF bacteria and its potential to turn deadly

12-25
23:44

Skin Problems, Flaking Skin, Hair Loss

Dr. Donna discusses skin problems, flaking skin, hair loss

12-04
22:51

Is Broccoli Toxic to Dogs?

Is broccoli toxic? Dr Donna's answer: YES and NO

08-07
19:40

Abuse of Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Disease

After this show you may know more than your vet about over-use and mis-use of antibiotics for urinary tract disease.

06-26
23:42

Can Dogs Give Kids Strep Throat?

Some pediatricians mistakenly tell parents the family dog is how their child got strep throat

05-08
22:52

Intra-Species Research Seredipity Provides Unexpected Cures

Research scientist Terry Beardsley on serendipity in intra-species medical research leading to unexpected cures, including promising treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs

03-27
36:00

How To Manage Feline Urinary Tract Issues

Dr. Donna talks about how FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease) can be managed.

02-06
26:12

10 Tips to Prevent Bloat

Top 10 tips to prevent bloat, dogs most susceptible, warning signs, contributing factors

01-03
25:43

Importance of Annual Blood Work

Annual blood work from your cat or dog can save or extend their life: early detection means easier management

11-21
28:58

Does Your Dog Have an Eating Disorder?

Is your dog a picky eater or have underlying medical condition? How to prepare nutritionally balance home-made meals.

11-07
22:30

Immune Mediated Diseases: What You Need To Know

Dr. Donna Spector discusses immune mediated diseases

07-11
24:43

Should You Spay But Spare Ovaries

Find out why Dr. Donna doesn't recommend an alternate spaying method that spares the ovaries

06-20
30:28

Keep Aging Pets Pain-Free

Specialist needed to know all the options in keeping a pets pain-free, especially as they age with chronic conditions

05-23
20:53

Chastity Belt for Female Dogs (Delayed Spaying)

Pet Anti-Breeding System (PABS): solution to problem of preventing your dog from getting pregnant when you delay spaying

05-02
21:39

Over-medicated, Undiagnosed Urinary Tract Infections

Sterile urine culture needed to avoid over-medicated and misdiagnosed urinary tract infections

03-28
25:00

Warning Tale (about tumors) with Happy Ending

Many vets assume all tumors are cancerous, euthanizing dogs “on the spot” --- but some tumors are benign

02-01
35:42

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