Veterinarians offer their take on animal welfare and pet health

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We chat with three veterinarians about a whole range of topics impacting pets.
Dr Victoria Stilwell, Dr Azalia Boyd, and Dr Michelle Gonzalez are our guests.

Questions for Dr Victoria Stilwell:
(1:14) - What’s the one thing that a pet owner can do to improve the life of their dog?
(2:40) - Are there differences between pet ownership across countries around the world?
(4:47) - You’ve voiced concern with breed-specific legislation, correct?
(6:40) - Are there myths about ‘problem dogs?’

Questions for Dr Azalia Boyd:
(8:42) - How do you see your work as a veterinarian intersect with animal welfare?
(10:45) - Can a pet owner’s personality (or even health) impact the pet?
(11:53) - What have you learned from being a podcaster, talking to experts?
(13:33) - Before you treat the pet, do you need to learn the pet owner’s story?
(14:05) - What are some pressing animal welfare issues that you’re dealing with?
(17:08) - What is something about animal welfare that’s misunderstood?
(17:52) - What can you tell me about pet’s access to care?

Questions for Dr. Michelle Gonzalez:
(22:32) - How does access to care work tie into protecting animals?
(24:25) - What are veterinary deserts?
(24:53) - When a person can’t find access to care for their pet, what are the consequences?
(25:40) - What is a forensic veterinarian?
(26:25) - And you’ve studied animal hoarding?
(29:10) - Is animal hoarding an addiction?
(29:56) - What issue impacting pets needs the most help right now?
(30:50) - Is there currently a shortage of veterinarians?

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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