It seems like everywhere I go in Whistler people still keep asking about this… So I thought it would be easier to make a video, since it’s a really long answer, and it’s not something I really enjoy having to talk about everywhere I go. Now I can just say: “Go watch the video:)” No, I am no longer practicing veterinary medicine. I submitted my official retirement/resignation to the CVBC at the end of 2023. *** On today’s episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk I discuss veterinary mental health and suici...
Nov 16, 2024•16 min
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Vincent Defalque. Dr. Defalque is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We hear about a 6 month old Australian Shepherd puppy named Kenny that Dr. Defalque saw for a severe skin disease caused by demodex, a mite that lives in the hair follicle (this disease is often called demodectic mange or demodecosis). The classic treatment usually takes an average of 10 weeks with daily oral ive...
Aug 19, 2024•5 min
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Jörg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM. Dr. Mayer is a Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, where he also teaches Bee Medicine classes to veterinarians and veterinary students. In this episode we will focus on advice for beekeepers and troubleshooting bee colony loss. We discuss common honeybee diseases like the va roa mite and foulbrood, the use of medicati...
May 07, 2024•21 min
This week we delve into the remarkable journey of a former Army Ranger and sniper who transitioned from the precision of the battlefield to the compassion of animal care, ultimately becoming the CEO of a thriving veterinary practice. Join us as we explore the leadership lessons, the challenges overcome, and the dedication to service that propelled our host from the front lines to the forefront of veterinary medicine. We discuss the extraordinary military working dogs and their job to find and de...
Nov 10, 2023•33 min
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Marnie Ford. Dr. Ford is a Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. Ford helps us answer a question from a pet owner whose cat is squinting and appears to have something stuck in the eye. We discuss some of the disease processes that could be causing the cat's symptoms, and we talk about flushing the eye with saline, applying a warm compress and when to seek veterinary care. We hope you en...
Oct 11, 2023•3 min
Join us as we ask a veterinary oncologist (a.k.a. pet cancer specialist): "What would you do if your dog had cancer?" "What are your most inspiring pet oncology cases?" "How is cancer treatment for humans different from cancer treatment for pets?" and "Best advice for someone whose pet was recently diagnosed with cancer." We talk about chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery for cancer, as well as osteosarcoma, mast cell tumours (MCT), lymphoma and more! On today's episode we are joined by Dr. ...
Aug 24, 2023•16 min
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Jörg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM. Dr. Mayer is a veterinarian to bees and other exotic animals, and a Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine; where he also teaches bee medicine classes to veterinarians and veterinary students. We discuss the importance of bees with respect to the economy and global food security, the major threats to bees, how to help the...
Jul 18, 2023•19 min
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! To celebrate this International STAR WARS Holiday, we are bringing you Episode 2 of our tetralogy spotlighting a new frontier in veterinary medicine. In this episode of "A New Hope For Dogs With Mitral Valve Disease" we speak with one of the galaxy's most renowned veterinary heart surgeons, the Jedi Master, Dr. Chris Orton, to discuss more specifics on TEER| V-Clamp, the groundbreaking procedure that he and his team at Colorado State University have pioneered over the...
May 04, 2023•47 sec
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! To celebrate this International STAR WARS Holiday, we are bringing you Episode 2 of our tetralogy spotlighting a new frontier in veterinary medicine. In this episode of "A New Hope For Dogs With Mitral Valve Disease" we speak with one of the galaxy's most renowned veterinary heart surgeons, the Jedi Master, Dr. Chris Orton, to discuss more specifics on TEER| V-Clamp, the groundbreaking procedure that he and his team at Colorado State University have pioneered over the...
May 04, 2023•11 min
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Vincent Defalque. Dr. Defalque is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss the causes of itch (pruritus) in dogs and cats, as well as what owners can expect with regards to diagnostic testing and management of itchy skin conditions resulting from problems like parasites (fleas, mites), food allergies, and environmental allergies (also called atopic dermatitis or atopy). We ho...
Apr 22, 2023•13 min
We are joined by Veterinary Cardiologist Dr. Mark Harmon. Genetics and nutrition are two main factors that can lead to heart disease in pets, and so screening breeding animals for heart disease (so that it is not passed on to the puppies/kittens) and providing proper nutrition (giving the pet all of the nutrients required for a healthy heart) are two ways that we can prevent heart disease in pets as much as possible. By being proactive and screening high risk breeds for heart disease BEFORE bree...
Apr 05, 2023•5 min
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we have the honour and privilege of hosting the great Dr. Chris Orton. He is a veterinary heart surgeon at Colorado State University, and is one of the leading veterinary cardiac surgeons in the world. He is highly regarded for having started the world's first veterinary open heart surgery program many years ago. In this episode (part 1: overview) we discuss a new medical breakthrough, which Dr. Orton and his team have pioneered at Colorado State Univer...
Mar 30, 2023•12 min
What are the signs and symptoms of underlying heart disease in pets? On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss the signs of heart disease in dogs and cats to watch for, and some tips to monitor your pet for signs of impending heart failure before it gets so severe that the pet showing obvious signs of dying from ...
Mar 23, 2023•5 min
My vet said my dog has a heart murmur- What does it mean? Do I need to do anything? Should I be concerned? On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss the causes of heart murmurs and the steps a pet owner should take to find out the significance of the heart murmur and whether indicative of a serious heart problem....
Mar 11, 2023•5 min
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grqePv7zKX0&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2&t=6s *** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada). In this video we discuss what it is like to be a veterinary cardiologist. Dr. Harmon tells us about his training after vet school (including 2 y...
Mar 04, 2023•30 sec
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada). In this video we discuss what it is like to be a veterinary cardiologist. Dr. Harmon tells us about his training after vet school (including 2 year-long internships and a 3 year residency). He talks to us about recent advances in the treatment of heart disease in pets, including pac...
Mar 04, 2023•11 min
Do grain free diets cause heart problems (like DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs? 👉 FULL EPISODE AND VET TALK PLAYLIST ON YOUTUBE: On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss the problem with trendy new diets ( vegan, vegetarian, grain-free), stemming from ingredients like chickpeas, lentils, peas, and dried ...
Feb 25, 2023•8 min
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehTX1dw9NpQ&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehTX1dw9NpQ&list=PLZBrTMqP6ffGid_suGt16gcBSCfHkEIR5&index=2 **** Do grain free diets cause heart problems (like DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs? On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty H...
Feb 25, 2023•30 sec
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉 https://youtu.be/gwavvNPpT4Q **** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss of the most common health problems requiring surgery in popular dog breeds such as labradors, golden retrievers, English bulldogs, French Bulldogs and rottweilers. We discuss hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and brachycephalic a...
Feb 18, 2023•30 sec
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss of the most common health problems requiring surgery in popular dog breeds such as labradors, golden retrievers, English bulldogs, French Bulldogs and rottweilers. We discuss hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and brachycephalic airway syndrome. If you are interested in getting one of thes...
Feb 18, 2023•5 min
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉 https://youtu.be/dqHfvkeT8_w **** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How do I know if my cat needs PU surgery?" We discuss some of the signs that suggest a cat may need surgery on its urethra for recurrent urethral blockage, and we discuss som...
Feb 12, 2023•30 sec
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉 https://youtu.be/FnIpwE2McHg **** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How to prevent GDV in dogs- aka "Bloat"" We discuss GDV / gastric dilatation and volvulus ( some times called "bloat" or twisted stomach in layman's' terms), and describe how...
Feb 11, 2023•30 sec
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How do I know if my cat needs PU surgery?" We discuss some of the signs that suggest a cat may need surgery on its urethra for recurrent urethral blockage, and we discuss some of the reasons why cats develop urinary blockages from sto...
Feb 11, 2023•4 min
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How to prevent GDV in dogs- aka "Bloat"" We discuss GDV / gastric dilatation and volvulus ( some times called "bloat" or twisted stomach in layman's' terms), and describe how the stomach fills with gas, distends and twists. This is a ...
Feb 05, 2023•5 min
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "My Dog Cut His Paw- How do I clean the wound" We discuss how to best clean a wound, some of the myths about common antiseptics like hydrogen peroxide, important considerations when addressing an injury to a dog or cat's paw, and why c...
Jan 29, 2023•5 min
Watch the full episode on the Twin Trees Vet Talk Playlist! *** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our special guest, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk. Dr. Holowaychuk is a Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Specialist and Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate. Together we discuss the veterinary mental health and suicide crisis, and our respective experiences with burnout in the veterinary profession. Dr. Holowaychuk shares her personal journey in veterinary medicine and how she c...
Jan 22, 2023•41 sec
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our special guest, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk. Dr. Holowaychuk is a Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Specialist and Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate. Together we discuss the veterinary mental health and suicide crisis, and our respective experiences with burnout in the veterinary profession. Dr. Holowaychuk shares her personal journey in veterinary medicine and how she came to teach in the veterinary profession's mental health space....
Jan 22, 2023•28 min
Watch the full episode on the Twin Trees Vet Talk Playlist! *** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King tells us what it is like to be a veterinary surgery specialist and tells us about the specialized training specialists go through after vet school (usually 4-5 additional years). He also tells us about his usual caseload- wit...
Jan 16, 2023•35 sec
On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King tells us what it is like to be a veterinary surgery specialist and tells us about the specialized training specialists go through after vet school (usually 4-5 additional years). He also tells us about his usual caseload- with the most common cases being orthopaedic surgeries (fractures, ...
Jan 16, 2023•6 min
Watch the full episode episode here 👉: https://youtu.be/WARqEWd3p_0 On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How do I know if my bulldog needs airway surgery?" We discuss some of the signs that suggest a bulldog may need surgery on its nostrils and airway, and we discuss so...
Jan 09, 2023•33 sec
