Chats with the Chatfields
Latest Episodes
Ep 32: An American vet in Hong Kong?
Ever wonder what it's like to take your pet to the vet in a different country? Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason are joined in the Chat Room by Dr. Jason's vet school classmate, Dr. Anders Kulhavy. Dr. Kulhavy has been practicing in Hong Kong for
Ep 31: Tips for dining out with your dog!
Every restaurant in the universe is now dog-friendly, it seems! But, is that okay? Should all dogs go out to eat? Is it safe for your dog to go out to eat with you? What should you even consider before making the decision to load that dog up and get yo
BONUS Ep: LIVE from the IBPSA Conference!
Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason Chatfield took "Chats with the Chatfields" on the road - LIVE! As the keynote speakers at the 2022 annual conference of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA), our fearless twin docs were j
Ep 30: Them's the RULES! Behavior at the vet's office
Following story after story about the veterinary profession after COVID, frustrated clients, depressed veterinarians, and everything in between, Dr. Jen the vet came across a TED Talk video that made a lightbulb go off in her head. She immediately called
Ep 29: Holy otitis! Ear infections in pets!
Eerry dog and cat has EARS! But, not every dog and cat struggles with otitis externa (fancy word for ear infections!)...why? How come? AND what can pet lovers do to prevent them? Treat them? Your favorite veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Millie Rosales, j
Ep 28: Does dog park = cess pool? How to safely enjoy the dog park!
Dog parks are where all the cool kids and their pups go, right? RIGHT?! Yes, socializing your pooch is important and helps them to live an enriched life...BUT how can pet lovers do that safely? Is the dog park like Vegas? No! What happens at the dog pa
Ep 27: Keeping fit with your pet!
Obesity is a HUGE problem for pets (see what we did there?!)!The incredible Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer for DVM360, social media celebrity, and self-admitted gym rat, enters the Chat Room to talk all about ways for you to help keep your p
Ep 26: Diabetes is not a death sentence! Tips for diabetic pet owners
A diagnosis of diabetes is one of the scariest things a pet owner can hear from the vet, yet it is all too common! Fortunately, diabetes in dogs and cats is manageable with diet control and insulin therapy. Porcine insulin is the top choice for insulin
Ep 25: You wanna take the dog where?! AND the cats?! Tips for traveling with your pets
Our fearless hosts grew up road-tripping every school holiday with the entire family...and a trailer...and maybe a dog...and a bird or five...and maybe some other non-traditional creatures, so who better to talk abut how to safely travel with your pets th
Ep 24: Blood transfusions in dogs and cats - yep, that's a thing!
Has your dog or cat ever needed a transfusion? Did you even know that was possible?! Well, it is! Dr. Richard Stone, a board-certified internist and VP of Medicine for BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospitals, enters the Chat Room to talk all