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743 — Protecting Dogs from the Dangerous Return of the New World Screwworm
Protecting Dogs from the Dangerous Return of the New World Screwworm Host Laura Reeves and veterinarian Marty Greer discuss the alarming resurgence of the New World Screwworm, outlining vital travel precautions, key symptoms to watch for and the medications used to treat this invasive parasite. The Return of a Lethal Threat: After being successfully managed…
742 — Dog Show Tips for Beginners: Navigating the Learning Curve
Dog Show Tips for Beginners: Navigating the Learning Curve Host Laura Reeves welcomes Matt Stroud (known to some on Facebook as “Kermit the Dog”), an enthusiastic owner-handler of Schipperkes. Matt shares his journey from being a shy high schooler navigating 4-H with a poodle mix and a Yorkshire Terrier, to returning to the dog show…
741 — Understanding Puppy Heart Murmurs and Congenital Heart Disease
Understanding Puppy Heart Murmurs and Congenital Heart Disease In this episode of Pure Dog Talk’s “Veterinary Voice,” host Laura Reeves and Dr. Marty Greer explore the complexities of congenital heart disease in puppies, offering essential guidance for breeders on diagnosing, treating and navigating cardiac health in their litters. The Importance of the First Vet Visit…
740 — Patrick McManus on Harmony, History and Pugs
Patrick McManus on Harmony, History and Pugs Host Laura Reeves sits down with pug breeder, AKC judge and artist Patrick McManus to explore the fascinating intersection of fine art, breed type and the living history of purebred dogs. The ultimate Renaissance man, McManus is known as a dedicated pug breeder and judge, as well as…
739 — New Purina Pro Plan Grant Program Levels the Playing Field for All Dog Clubs
New Purina Pro Plan Grant Program Levels the Playing Field for All Dog Clubs Host Laura Reeves is joined by Purina’s Heidi Hartman to discuss the exciting evolution of the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) into the brand new Pro Plan Grant Program. For years, the PPCP distributed funds based on Pro Club member receipt…
738 — Wheels Off, AirTags On: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Flying Your Dog
Wheels Off, AirTags On: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Flying Your Dog Host Laura Reeves gets the ultimate intel from Alicia Morrison Jones—an Afghan Hound breeder who clocked roughly 200,000 miles flying her own dog before going behind the counter as an Alaska Airlines employee. Ditch the travel anxiety with this ultimate survival guide to…
737 — Syringomyelia in Cavaliers and Beyond: What Every Breeder Needs to Know
Syringomyelia in Cavaliers and Beyond: What Every Breeder Needs to Know Dr. Marty Greer joins Laura Reeves to answer a listener question and break down one of the most serious and underdiagnosed neurological conditions affecting small breed dogs. If you’ve never heard of syringomyelia, you’re not alone — but if you breed Cavalier King Charles…
736 — Navigating Dog Show Economics and Governance with Pam Mandeville
Navigating Dog Show Economics and Governance with Pam Mandeville Host Laura Reeves is joined by corporate expert Pam Mandeville to discuss dog show economics, AKC reforms and why getting involved in kennel club governance is just as crucial as US politics for the future of purebred dogs. Pam Mandeville brings a deeply unique perspective to…
735 — Secure Your Dog’s Future: The Lifesaving Benefits of Pet Trusts and Estate Planning
Secure Your Dog’s Future: The Lifesaving Benefits of Pet Trusts and Estate Planning Laura is joined by estate planning attorney and author Cecilia Amo to discuss how to secure the future of your purebred dogs and avoid the expensive, time-consuming default government plan known as probate. Why You Need More Than Just a Will Many…
734 — Semen Viability & “Semen Math”: Maximize Success with Fresh, Chilled & Frozen
Semen Viability & “Semen Math”: Maximize Success with Fresh, Chilled & Frozen Dr. Marty Greer returns to break down semen viability, the six parameters of semen analysis, practical “semen math,” and strategies for maximizing success with fresh-chilled and frozen semen. Marty joins Laura to demystify semen viability and the practical realities of breeding with fresh,…
