

The Expert Vet™
Tracie Hotchner
Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, is The Expert Vet! This show is for dog and cat owners as well as vet techs and other veterinarians, who need help diagnosing, understanding and treating complicated medical conditions and nutrition issues. The show offers detailed explanations of medical conditions and Dr. Donna’s opinion about chronic, complicated or unusual problems, advice about pain management, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and even how to avoid unnecessary vaccinations.Dr. Donna Spector is a board-certified veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who is also an active member of the Association of Holistic Veterinarians, knowledgeable about traditional Western medicine as well as alternative therapies and points of view. Dr. Donna is widely recognized for her role as consulting veterinarian and her widely-quoted dog and cat health advice in print and on radio. Dr. Donna practices Internal Medicine in the Northern Chicago area.
Episodes
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Feb 6, 2017 • 26min
How To Manage Feline Urinary Tract Issues
Dr. Donna talks about how FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease) can be managed.

Jan 3, 2017 • 26min
10 Tips to Prevent Bloat
Top 10 tips to prevent bloat, dogs most susceptible, warning signs, contributing factors

Nov 21, 2016 • 29min
Importance of Annual Blood Work
Annual blood work from your cat or dog can save or extend their life: early detection means easier management

Nov 7, 2016 • 23min
Does Your Dog Have an Eating Disorder?
Is your dog a picky eater or have underlying medical condition? How to prepare nutritionally balance home-made meals.

Jul 11, 2016 • 25min
Immune Mediated Diseases: What You Need To Know
Dr. Donna Spector discusses immune mediated diseases

Jun 20, 2016 • 30min
Should You Spay But Spare Ovaries
Find out why Dr. Donna doesn't recommend an alternate spaying method that spares the ovaries

May 23, 2016 • 21min
Keep Aging Pets Pain-Free
Specialist needed to know all the options in keeping a pets pain-free, especially as they age with chronic conditions

May 2, 2016 • 22min
Chastity Belt for Female Dogs (Delayed Spaying)
Pet Anti-Breeding System (PABS): solution to problem of preventing your dog from getting pregnant when you delay spaying

Mar 28, 2016 • 25min
Over-medicated, Undiagnosed Urinary Tract Infections
Sterile urine culture needed to avoid over-medicated and misdiagnosed urinary tract infections

Feb 1, 2016 • 36min
Warning Tale (about tumors) with Happy Ending
Many vets assume all tumors are cancerous, euthanizing dogs “on the spot” --- but some tumors are benign