Pawsit
Welcome to Pawsit, a podcast production of myBalto! Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert once a week as they discuss everything from commonly asked questions about your pets, share viewpoints on controversial topics regarding pet care in the modern age, and introduce you to fun and unique products in the veterinary industry that can help improve the life of your pet! Pawsit is unique in that Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert share their experiences from both general practice and emergency medicine, respectively. Pawsit takes questions directly from the audience with emails to podcast@mybalto.com and frequently has guest speakers to share new and exciting innovations in the world of pet care!
Episodes
103 episodes
Pausing Pawsit
After 2 years of weekly podcasts, Dr.Robert and Dr. Sam are taking a break from weekly podcasting. We have truly enjoyed our Pawsit journey, and are so thankful to our listeners. We do plan to occasionally broadcast our content on YouTube when ...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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27:58
Don’t train your dog!
On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert sit down with Angie Winters, author of the new book “Don’t train your dog.” A universal handbook designed to empower dog parents to achieve happiness and good behavior regardless of their pet's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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44:45
Should Vet Med have mid levels?
On this episode of Pawsit Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss the new proposal in Colorado to create "mid-level" veterinary professionals. Prop 129 in Colorado is the proposition that sparked this conversation. In veterinary medicine our technicians...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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34:50
Rehoming a pet
Getting a new pet is so exciting, and it’s a very big commitment. What happens if something unexpected occurs or if the circumstance is not optimal for the owner or the new pet. Is it ever ok to consider rehoming? On this episode of Paw...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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27:35
What is takes to be a veterinarian receptionist!
On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam gets the chance to sit down with one of her wonderful veterinarian receptionists to discuss what it takes to do this crucial, and sometimes very challenging, job. Erica Forkner has worked with Dr. Sam as a vet...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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32:03
Owning a pet
On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam’s husband Paul joins her to fill in for Dr. Robert while he is on a well deserved vacation. This is Paul’s second time on the podcast, and since we just love having him on the show, we thought we would do it a...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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48:43
Helpful veterinary apps!
On this episode Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam discuss some helpful veterinary apps. There are tons of apps that make our everyday lives easier. So, we thought we would talk about a few interesting veterinary ones that we have found. Take a liste...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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28:24
Vet mom special!
On this episode of Pawsit Dr. Sam has two very special guests join her while Dr. Robert is away at a veterinary conference, her two daughters, Charlotte and Nora!Nora and Charlotte give us a little insight into what it is like to have a...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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19:17
Dr. Fossum’s Petcare
On today’s episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert are honored to be joined by a legend in the veterinary world, Dr. Terry Fossum. Dr. Fossum is a board certified surgeon, that very literally "wrote the book" on veterinary surgery that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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50:16
AI in vet med?
AI is everywhere, and we are starting to see it in vet med. On this episode, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss AI in veterinary medicine. Dr. Robert was just in Kansas City for the Veterinary Innovation Summit, which is a unique conference...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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27:53
What's so special about specialists?
On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about specialists. Often, people expect that their veterinarian will know absolutely everything about what is going on with their pet. While we strive to know as much as possible, we often ...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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26:11
How are we different from human medicine?
On this episode, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discussed some differences between human medicine and veterinary medicine. It can be easy for us to assume that people know what to expect when bringing their fur babies in to be seen at the vet clinic, b...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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35:58
Pet Myths busted!
On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam an Dr. Robert discuss a list of common pet myths. Pet owners often ask these questions of veterinarians, or worse just assume they are true! So, take a listen and see if they bust any myths you have always tho...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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35:01
Mobile Vets
Do you ever wish your vet would come to you? On today's episode Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam discuss the return of the house call. While we still see large and mixed animal veterinarians making house calls, it is rare to see your small animal...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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32:48
Pawlicy advisor, find the best insurance coverage for your pet!
On this episode of Pawsit Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert sit down with Dr. Rickey Walther the Chief Medical Officer of Pawlicy advisor. Dr. Walther is a fellow small animal veterinarian that knows first hand how helpful insurance can be for pet owners....
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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44:38
TOP 5 Dog Breeds...is your favorite breed one of them?
Every year lists of the most popular dog breeds are posted across the internet. On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert look at the top 5 breeds from the last two years (along with some honorable mentions).Listen to learn about the breed...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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33:28
Low income pet ownership
On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss the topic of low income pet ownership. Should only people with means own pets? While it is very true that owning a pet does come with financial responsibilities, we think that pe...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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35:19
Mental health in veterinary medicine
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert delve into the difficult discussion of mental health in the veterinary world. Why is it that veterinarians have such high suicide rates? What are some of the contributing factors? This is a difficult, but ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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35:04
Getting a new cat? Tips for a smooth transition!
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about introducing a new pet into your home. There are many things to consider, and on this episode we are focused mostly on cats (although many of these tips work for any kind of new pet). It is such ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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32:07
Vaccines!
Whatever medication, treatment or preventative care you choose to give your pet is part of an important medical decision. On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss vaccines. Why do we give them? Are they safe? What are some myths and misco...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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32:54
Bites!
On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about bite wounds. What to do when your dog or cat is bitten? It is so important to make sure you manage a bite wound properly or it can turn into a real mess! Listen to learn m...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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38:26
Let's talk about sacs baby...
On today's podcast Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam tackle a stinky topic, anal glands. Anal glands (or anal sacs) are two small pouches located on either side of your dog or cat's anus at approximately the four o'clock and eight o'clock positions. The w...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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31:30
What to expect when you’re expecting…
It’s spring time, and that means babies! On this episode Dr Sam and Dr. Robert talk about pregnancy in our cats and dogs. they discuss some of the important things to know about when preparing for a new litter of puppies or kittens. So, take a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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34:06
Post-operative complications
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about some of the things we can see in our pets after they have surgery. Anytime an animal goes under anesthesia for any reason, there can be complications. It is important for owners to b...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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32:46
Allergies and Home remedies
On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss a few home remedies and over the counter things you can try with your pets when they have some mild allergies. Little changes to the environment, as well as safe over the counter products can be ve...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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30:59