The Space Coast Pet Podcast

Welcome to Dr. Roger's Thanksgiving episode. Beyond wishing his beloved listeners a happy thanksgiving, in this episode, Dr. Roger educates about hidden holiday dangers for pets that are easy to avoid. After nearly 24...

Cats are a unique species that millions of people cherish as companions and furry family members. They bring so much life to our homes in ways that are different from dogs, but no less enjoyable, affectionate, and...

Dr. Roger reports on a current parvo outbreak in dogs. Parvo is a very contagious and deadly disease seen in dogs caused by parvovirus. It is also a very preventable disease via a safe vaccination that has been...

Dr. Roger discusses specific provisions in the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill legislation that will significantly impact the future of veterinary medicine. Send listener emails for consideration to be addressed by...

For Veterinary Technician Week, 2025, Dr. Roger celebrates the often unsung heroes of veterinary medicine, the heart beat of veterinary practices, our beloved veterinary technicians. In this episode, Dr. Roger details...

Ticks are evolving rapidly to withstand extremes of temperature and climate to expand their geographic reach and increase their seasonal tolerance. There is even an invasive new tick species adding to the pool ticks...

A majority of household cats are obese! While some pet owners see their obese cats as "fat and happy," obesity can have very serious health consequences and significantly reduce quality of life and even shorten the...

The University of Minnesota Urolith Center is seeing a novel type of bladder stone in dogs and cases are on the rise. In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses this previously non-existent bladder stone and how it appears to...

In this episode Dr. Roger discusses the unique evolution of dogs and the integral role interactions with humans to become a whole separate species from the wolf. Learn how this extraordinary evolution that began with...

Hookworm was once a common but easily and cheaply treated worm parasite in dogs and cats. In recent years, veterinarians have seen cases of hookworm that are resistant to conventional treatments and resistant cases are...

As a long time practice owner, Dr. Roger has unique insights into the economic trends of the veterinary industry. In this episode, Dr. Roger warns of inflationary cost increases that veterinary clinics are bracing for...

Some cats are prone to regurgitation or vomiting, but seem otherwise fine in every other way (normal appetite, body condition, playfulness, litter box habits, etc.). Sometimes hairballs come up, while other times it can...

In this episode, Dr. Roger highlights the human health benefits of having intimate pet companionship for all stages of life, even contributing to longer life expectancy. The human animal bond not only brings us joy and...

4th of July is a wonderful time of celebration right in the middle of summer. From barbecues to parties and of course fireworks, the 4th is a blast for people of all ages. For many of our canine, unfortunately, the 4th...

In this episode, Dr. Roger discusses the all time high (and rising) incidence of chronic gastrointestinal disease in dogs. Based on early research out of Texas A&M University School of Veterinary and his own experience...

Summer is a wonderful time of year for families and pets, especially in temperate climates where long winters make summer a time to look forward to spend time enjoying the outdoors and barbecuing. Summer is also a time...

Anti-vaccine sentiment is on the rise among pet owners and consequently, so are preventable deadly infectious diseases. Whereas the anti-vaccine ilk were once occasional outliers, with public anti-vaccine sentiment on...

Spring is a time of renewal, longer daylight, flowers and leave blooming, and wildlife reawakened and active. The tease of warmer days after we have tired of the cold winter bring us the hope of summer to look forward...

Coprophagia is a fancy word for a very unpleasant habit some dogs exhibit: eating poop. Whether it is their own, other dogs, other specie, or all of the above, some dogs seem to enjoy the taste of feces. In this...

Osteoarthritis, commonly referred to as just "arthritis," is the most common chronic disease that dogs and cats suffer from. Thankfully, there are many safe options for prevention and treatment of arthritis that can add...

Avian influenza strain H5N1 is far more concerning than high egg prices. The virus has managed to jump species primarily in cats with cases rising and carrying a high mortality rate. In this episode, Dr. Roger breaks...

About 13% of pet owners feed their pets raw meat based diets. There are strong opinions about the practice of feeding pets raw, both from the pet parents that believe in it health benefits, and a majority of...

They are America's most popular dog breed 3 plus years running and their popularity is showing no signs of slowing. Many new French Bulldog parents, however, quickly become shocked about all that comes with caring for a...

Tune in to learn about a key aspect of a pet's general wellness care that can significantly affect the incidence of systemic disease. Overlooking this key health concern can increase the incidence of kidney failure...

Ticks cause direct irritation to the skin of dogs leading to itch, rashes and skin infections. In addition to this, ticks can potential spread life threatening infectious diseases to dogs. In this episode, Dr. Roger...