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Average audio length:
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English
United States
68 episodes
since Feb. 20, 2020
episodic

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Is it “just aging” — or something more? We dive into cognitive dysfunction (pet dementia), arthritis evaluation, and what a true senior workup should include: • Bloodwork • Radiographs • Blood pressure • Dementia screening checklists • Gut microbiome considerations • MCT oil and supportive therapie…

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Is work-life balance even real? Dr. Amanda Stephen shares how she balances motherhood, veterinary medicine, and building a senior-focused business. Instead of balance, she calls it a carousel — seasons of intensity supported by strong boundaries and purpose. We discuss: • Working with intention • S…
Longevity is built on fundamentals. In this segment, we break down the first practical steps in senior wellness: • Ideal body weight • Dental disease detection • Fish oil and nutritional support • The importance of protein • Muscle wasting and its link to mortality We also discuss why anesthesia fo…
Where is senior pet medicine headed? In this final segment, Dr. Stephen shares her vision for the future: • Senior pet education courses for pet parents • Arthritis and dementia advocacy • Teaching pet owners how to understand diagnostics • Hospice and palliative care • Eastern-integrated therapies…
What changes a veterinarian’s entire approach to medicine?In this segment, Dr. Amanda Stephen shares the story of her soul dog, Floyd — battling a brain tumor, dementia, and arthritis. Feeling alone and questioning conventional approaches, she realized how different outcomes might look with earlier…
Are vaccines still important in older pets? In this segment, we address one of the most misunderstood topics in senior care. Senior pets are often immunocompromised — not immune. We discuss:• Vaccine recommendations for older pets• Duration of immunity• Titers vs boosters• Real cases of parvo in se…
In this episode, Dr. Whitney Terrell shares the unconventional path that led her into veterinary medicine — from growing up in a hunting family to discovering that being a veterinarian is, at its core, detective work. We talk about sports, discipline, self-discovery, and how early life experiences …
At VMX, I had the chance to sit down with veterinarians who are not only incredible clinicians, but real humans navigating ownership, family, social media, and the future of our profession.Today’s conversation with Dr. Whitney Terrell is honest, funny, and deeply relatable — the kind of discussion …
For many pets, Halloween can be a stressful night filled with unfamiliar sights and sounds. In this segment, we’ll explore strategies for reducing your pet’s anxiety, from managing doorbell ringing to creating a quiet “safe room” for them. Constant trick-or-treating can be overwhelming, so setting …
Halloween candy might be delightful for us, but it can be extremely dangerous for pets. In this segment, we’ll explain why chocolate and xylitol, a common sugar substitute in sugar-free candies, can pose severe health risks. Chocolate toxicity varies by type, with dark and baking chocolates being …
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