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Dr. A for Animals

Dr. A for Animals

De : Sharla Ansorge
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 Join veterinarian Sharla Ansorge as she guides you through a wealth of science-supported information that will help you help animals. From learning how best to navigate your pets' health care and daily wellness, to finding ways to live in harmony with your local wildlife, Dr. A and her guests will give you reliable information, tools, and creative solutions so that you can keep your animal friends healthy and happy. Hygiène et vie saine Science
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    • When, Why, and How to Get Your Pet to the Vet

      When, Why, and How to Get Your Pet to the Vet
      Apr 23 2025
      In this episode, we cover basic recommendations for regular preventive health care for a wide variety of companion animal species. We also help you recognize signs of pain or illness in animals that signal the need for emergency care, urgent care, or less urgent medical care. We also outline tips for transporting animals in the car and helping nervous animals get through the travel and handling that occurs with any vet visit. Finally, we've got tips for managing the cost of medical care and finding a vet who can meet your pets' needs.
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      1 h et 16 min
    • The Basic Cat

      The Basic Cat
      May 23 2025
      In this episode, we discuss what every cat needs to live a healthy, happy life with their human family. We start with bringing a new cat into your home and move on to basic care and feeding, monitoring health at home, safety, and what to expect at an initial or annual vet visit, including discussion about vaccines, spay/neuter surgery, and dental care. We talk about managing stress and handling shy cats, feline body language, play, and general behavior. This episode covers all the basics of your everyday cat!Time stamps:01:45: Getting a new cat or kitten(s)10:00: Choosing a breed13:11: When a cat adopts you16:20: Kitting out your kitty - supplies to buy for health, hygiene, and enrichment27:48: Introducing a new cat to your home30:00: Using pheromones to help reduce stress32:10: Introducing cats to other cats38:10: Introducing cats to dogs41:40: Resources every cat needs: litter, food, dishes, puzzle feeders, furniture and scratching surfaces 1:07:40: Indoors or out?1:13:00: Enrichment and limited outdoor exposure1:26:10: Safety1:35:40: Basic health monitoring at home1:42:44: Health maintenance1:54:30: Establishing care with a vet, vaccinations, dental care, spay/neuter2:22:50: Medicating cats2:31:22: Cat behavior
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      2 h et 56 min
    • The Basic Parrot

      The Basic Parrot
      Nov 19 2025
      We discuss all the basics of living with parrots, starting with deciding whether to adopt or buy a bird and how to introduce a bird to your home. We go over how to set any parrot up for success and a happy, healthy life; what resources birds need every day; health monitoring and navigating vet visits; safety; bird body language, behavior, and training.A few resources mentioned:https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal-welfare/article/abs/deflighting-procedures-and-their-welfare-implications-in-captive-birds/6960A253EAF6DAD6AE4D0ED8C06D4251https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287605561_Welfare_Assessment_of_Flight-restrained_Captive_Birds_Effects_of_Inhibition_of_LocomotionBehavior/training help: https://www.goodbirdinc.com/Foraging at home: https://avianstudios.com/captive-foraging-dvd/Time Stamps:1:20: What to consider before getting a bird, adopting or buying13:20: Introducing a bird to other birds or other animals27:00: Choosing and setting up the right housing39:00: Dishes, foraging, and a little on diet43:40: Toys45:25: Introducing toys, housing, etc to a very neophobic bird47:30: Daily routine, need for sleep, out-of-cage time51:10: Regular bathing55:50: Humidity57:10: Light needs and bird vision1:00:00: Outdoor exposure and safety1:01:50: Foraging for mental health 1:04:00: Nutrition1:07:00: Transitioning off an unhealthy diet1:13:00: Managing water needs1:14:50: The importance of routine, variety, and having choices1:16:45: Safety - other animals, toxins and irritants, toy parts, and other dangers1:27:00: To fly or not to fly1:37:30: Bird health - the overall environment and hygiene1:45:30: Feather health; dealing with broken blood feathers1:50:20: Skin, foot, beak, and nail health1:56:25: Monitoring weight1:58:00: Visiting the vet2:05:00: Recognizing illness, feather damaging behavior, egg laying2:13:50: Giving medication to a bird2:17:20: Bird behavior2:20:50: Training to step up; avoiding use of negative reinforcement2:29:20: Enrichment2:31:20: Avoid idle petting2:33:11: Body language2:39:30: Reproductive behaviors and avoiding mate bonding with humans2:43:00: How to pet your bird2:48:25: Dealing with screaming and other unwanted behaviors
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      2 h et 55 min
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