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Veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister and her dog Jack answer the internet's burning questions about pets. Are you supposed to brush your dog's teeth? How does heartworm spread? Why are hedgehogs banned as pets in New York City? Where do hairballs come from? Dr. McAllister answers all these questions and much more!
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[@lucylutz801]

I can confirm her squirrel facts. I raised an orphaned one, and it was the sweetest cuddliest pet until it almost grown. Woke up one morning an she acted like a wild animal: biting, scratching, trying to eat my face off... It was a sad day, but I've checked wanting a squirrel off my list!

[@whudafuk]

Did you set it free or...

[@Eagle_Owl2]

@@whudafuk squirrels already have a poor survival rate overall. Even more so when raised by humans. And when raised wrong, they almost always die shortly after releasing. So the fact that the squirrel was kept like a pet and cuddled with suggests that the animal died either way, sadly. Most people want to help, but without the proper knowledge, experience and equipment they often do more damage than good. So if you find an orphaned or injured animal, please hand it over to experts

[@alittlebindi25]

My family rescued abandoned chipmunks. When they grow up and want to leave, they destroy the house if not given access to an open window.

[@xavier9577]

Menstruation

[@LordSStorm]

idk there are a few squirrel pet videos...

[@Davdev77]

"Some dogs will let you brush their teeth" *Shows Jack struggling vehemently against having his teeth brushed*

[@MrPeter1337]

camera shyness

[@gemmacorinne9487]

If you think that’s struggling against it, you’ve not dealt with a dog actually struggling to get away

[@stardustcheng]

@@gemmacorinne9487 true, Jack is a very goodboi

[@allyjay7395]

That was not struggling. You should see me try to open my cat's mouth or give ear drops...

[@nissan_skyline]

You think that's what a struggling dog looks like?

[@maddiejoy6619]

I have a cat who was declawed by a previous owner. He has so many behavioral issues that are typical of declawed cats. He was just at the vet yesterday for litter box issues and the vet brought up the fact that he was declawed. Declawing inflicts lifelong trauma on the animal.

[@alienmoondudes8071]

I didn’t know this was a thing with cats until now. It’s sad when I learned what cat declawing actually is 🥺

[@maddiejoy6619]

@@alienmoondudes8071 it's sad how common it used to be. I mean, on the surface, it sounds great! You remove the claws and they can't scratch. But, it's so so so much more than that and causes more issues than it prevents.

[@scout3058]

I adopted a declawed cat in 2010 (who was declawed at 5 months old, one month before I got him). I have never had a single issue with him. He has traveled all over the world with me (on military orders), has been/still is a picture perfect cat.

[@kellylyons1038]

my cat was also declawed by previous owner. for her its less behavioral issues and more limited mobility. she limps and can hardly get up on low furniture and her back is stiff. thankfully i found a stretching post for declawed cats because they still need to do that even if they dont have claws.

[@bekah13]

my nanas cats are declawed and i feel really bad for her kitties, everytime she tells a story about her cats doing something crazy, i know why

[@coconut906]

It was nice of Jack to bring his human to this, really made it wholesome

[@petorra_dropshipping]

yes

[@mangos2888]

😂😂😂 #facts

[@Prederick]

I swear to God, every "can I have this exotic pet" question can just be answered with the words "Do you know what 'domestication' is and how long it takes?"

[@caroloonfloon]

this is what I literally thought of lmao. like cats and dogs have been domesticated for MILLENNIA to be alongside humans. other animals? not so much. come on, people.

[@gusty7153]

alternative answer is "this is NOT a social animal and cannot be domesticated nor trained at all"

[@2010RSHACKS]

Research shows dogs listened to human commands within 25 years of starting to live with humans. Domestication happens faster than you think. People have already done it for foxes and in a few more generations they’ll be pretty close to dogs

[@falcon_arkaig]

​@@gusty7153 Cats are usually social animals, yet we domesticated them. God, idk why anyone would wanna own a squirrel!

[@mmgs1148]

Its just the capitalism, I have had an argument with girls wanting foxes. They were angry at me because i said that fox can randomly bite and its a Wild animal so needs much more space than a typical dog and something forest-like to be happy.

[@MrYfrank14]

Declawing cats. Stop calling it declawing, it has nothing to do with the claws. As the vet said, it is amputating the toes. Cats have claws. If you have a problem with claws, dont get a cat.

[@samuel9294]

U are wrong when u say cat have claws, mine dont.

[@ipdjbt]

Regardless of how the term hurts your feelings it is still declawing.

[@MrYfrank14]

@J Maxey - no, it is not. It is called declawing to make peopke think they painlessly remove only the claws. If they called it, hack off the toes, nobody would do it. It is like calling snails , escargot .

[@ipdjbt]

@@MrYfrank14 Just because you read into it that way doesn't mean everyone else does. Anyone with more than 2 brain cells knows how a declawing process works.

[@MrYfrank14]

@J Maxey - so, the vet in this video and I, both have less than two brain cells and dont understand how declawing works? All her time in school and training and in practice, all of the declawing operations she saw and assisted on and preformed, and she doesn't undestand how declawing works? So, you are the only one who knows how declawing works and everybody else is wrong? Ok, got it

[@darkgalaxy5548]

If you decide to brush a cat's teeth, a fencing mask is highly recommended.

[@benstevens44]

Should that be worn over or under the usual cat-handling beekeeper's suit?

[@elfodelputoinfierno]

Maybe not a fencing mask... An iron helmet. Full plate medieval armor.

[@naomilindberg2328]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PhailRaptor]

So you're saying I can stop funding research into personal shielding technology?

[@Madhatter1932]

chicken flavored toothpaste helps lol

[@MeanBeanComedy]

This woman was born to be a vet. You can just tell. She's the 1% of Kindergarten girls who's living the dream! 😎👍🏻🙏🏻

[@kinokunia]

or a cereal killer

[@MeanBeanComedy]

@@kinokunia She's definitely not killing cereal.

[@kinokunia]

@@MeanBeanComedy Precisely a cereal killer would like you to think.

[@sofialove2626]

@@kinokunia serial killer ****

[@yoohyeonforever7067]

I've always wanted to be a vet I'm in high school now and I'm planning on applying to colleges next year for vet school

[@rushabhmehta4820]

Adore the collection of people you have answering questions. They are so intelligent in their respective subject and superbly passionate. Love learning more.

[@jordanp7927]

Jesus loves you

[@BGDMusic]

@@jordanp7927 but not me

[@beepbeep8769]

you definitely haven’t watched bill nye read people to filth in his 3 videos lmao

[@danay092000]

Well I’d hope they would bring someone who knows what they are talking about. This is to inform people don’t want to spread miss information

[@imberrysandy]

I agree with you! This is an awesome series

[@Vitruvian0]

Exotic animals as pets should be illegal. Tigers don't belong in farms, sugar gliders don't belong in apartments. Sad to see that this happens still.

[@nadMoZzzg]

Great. I just have a suspicion that such laws, if taken seriously, will only lead to the criminalisation of people who pick up abandoned squirrel or something like that. It's often better to ignore things than to call the police - they make things worse

[@Vitruvian0]

@@nadMoZzzg there is no such thing. Animal shelters can take care of that.

[@SamsExotics]

Irresponsible people shouldn't have exotic pets. No one should have tigers, primates, crocodiles etc. But rabbits, geckos, cocktails, tropical fish are fine if you are properly prepared and have researched the animal you are getting.

[@Tinyvalkyrie410]

Anything that isn’t a dog or cat is an exotic pet. I think some should be limited, but many reptiles, rodents, rabbits, fish, even birds can be great pets.

[@nobody9706]

@@SamsExotics I agree! Most people can't even raise children. Does that mean there's something wrong to have a kid? No. You just need the right person to care for them

[@amelialarroque757]

My parents didn’t take our family dog to the vet unless something seemed “wrong,” and this resulted in a long and unsuccessful battle with heartworms. Now that I have my own dog, I am so happy to get to take him to his yearly checkups and treat him the way I wish I could have treated my Sugar:,)

[@petorra_dropshipping]

yes

[@chasebutler2665]

“Jack’s a good example of a dog that will let you brush his teeth.” Jack: proceeds to resist

[@tomatootamot]

you've never seen a pet resisting, have you?

[@chasebutler2665]

@@tomatootamot you’ve never seen a joke, have you?

[@sullychow4123]

You've never seen a dog named Jack, have you?

[@HannibalKantter]

@@tomatootamot You've never seen a well trained pet, have you Karen? Because the way Jack acted is exactly how a well trained pet will let you know it doesn't want you to do that.

[@Leon_der_Luftige]

@@HannibalKantter But that's not resisting. Obviously he doesn't like it but he's not resisting. Maybe inform yourself before insulting people.

[@beepbeep8769]

declawing should be illegal. if you don’t want scratched up furniture then DONT GET A CAT

[@oscarwilde9581]

That’s pretty extreme. I’m allowed to like nice furniture and love my cat. Declawing is wrong, but trimming is good, nail covers are good, behavioral training is good. There are plenty of options besides declawing.

[@candice_ecidnac]

@@oscarwilde9581 Yes, but you also said "behavioral training is good" which means the animal has to do the thing a time or two before you "train" them not to, which means your furniture will get scratched. You can train them all you like and buy scratching posts and various devices but sometimes they will still resort to scratching furniture because of that ingrained need to stick their claws into something and streeeettttch.

[@beepbeep8769]

@@oscarwilde9581 amputating part of a cat’s paws for an owner’s convince is extreme. scratching is in their nature. i had cats that never scratched furniture because when they were kittens we put catnip in a scratching post so they never bothered to scratch furniture. there are also protective covers you can put over furniture to protect it. they didn’t choose to be adopted by the owner, the owner chose to get the cat. they should know that with every pet there are downsides

[@megatafiq1568]

I dont know they scratch furniture. My cat love scratching carpet 😆

[@annwilliams6438]

Agreed. Cat scratch boards are cheap and save your furniture- and the cats get to love them.

[@e.t.2914]

I think the person asking about cat urine toxicity is actually referring to breathing in ammonia. Its often brought up in hoarder situations when staff have to enter the house with respirators due to how many animals they have trapped in the house.

[@semoremo9548]

I'm pretty sure regular folks who have one or two cats won't ever sniff as much ammonia as you would need in order for it to cause harm

[@petraw9792]

Or toxoplasmosis maybe?

[@chrissyk1016]

@@petraw9792 toxoplasmosis is a very real thing, but hardly causes symptoms in people. A lot of people have it and would never know! It is more concerning for pregnant people as it can cause birth defects if the pregnant person has never had toxoplasmosis before

[@KolourfulGurl]

Lol hi! I am the person who asked that! Can I just point out, I posted that tweet 8 years ago and I'm pretty sure I was just complaining about my chores 🤣 but yeah, I was mostly referring to the ammonia in cat urine and the fact that pregnant women are advised to not clean or sift cat boxes, I was in no way suggesting that anyone should consume or inject it! 🙄 also, they did not ask my permission to use that... just saying...

[@tarakennedy707]

That's what I was thinking lol. The ammonia can be toxic maybe not in that amount but yeah it is...

[@IzzySalami]

Also, wish someone asked about cropping ears and tails of dogs. As well, as removing a dog’s vocal cord to prevent barking. When I was younger a couple lived down the street told us they did that to their dog… ☹️

[@rebeccashores6383]

I think it's obvious those things are bad. I hope

[@amymorris2341]

Most vets won't do ear cropping anymore. Tail docking is (allegedly) done for the health of the dog, and is done at less than one week old. As a veterinarian, I do not perform surgery without anesthesia at any age, so I do not dock tails or remove dewclaws in puppies, even at 1 week old. But some vets still do, it's a personal choice.

[@FanFav101]

@@amymorris2341 it should be a matter of law. It should be filled under animal cruelty.

[@darcieclements4880]

I think traditional diving isn't really comparable to medical dicing personally. Medical cases are very very clear when it is needed.

[@mavel2038]

@@FanFav101 nope. If we want to talk cruelty than having matted, pelted, overweight to obese, dogs with overgrown nails should be at the top of that list. Very tired of groomers getting pelted dogs with sores every few months because owners are too lazy to pick up a brush yet it is not considered cruelty or neglect.

[@lg6134]

This vet was a great representation of our profession! One thing I’ll add about grain free dog food. Legumes as a substitute for grain (aka grain free dog food) is correlated with a type of heart disease called canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Please talk to your vet first because grain free doesn’t necessarily mean better food.

[@valerief1231]

Yes! My vet told me the same thing. I was so sad because I had finally found a food my super sensitive Pit Bull could tolerate. His itchy skin and ears cleared up, and he was doing great. She strongly advised against it, and recommended Purina as they have veterinary scientist on board, she recommended Purina One or better. Well, his itching and chewing came back, but interestingly the $140 Shot every 2 weeks kind of helped. Idk my poor Goliath died and I think we have to really explore our options. This isn’t our daddy’s animal planet anymore, dog and cat ownership is now reserved for those with a huge bank account. Kids in middle to lower income houses have no business owning a pet. Greed. The real American pet.

[@somethingcooliguess]

Thank you! I went to a pet supply store and asked an associate if they had any regular, not grain-free food. 2 of 20 brands were NOT grain free and the associate kept pushing that grain-free is better. I feel like it's just trendy because many people themselves are keto now. I want to give my dog normal, balanced food and not create restrictions unadvised by my vet!

[@petorra_dropshipping]

corrcet

[@pugsondrugs5480]

Science diet makes hypoallergenic foods, a few in there over the counter line and a couple prescription ones as well. Expensive food, but much cheaper than those shots!

[@Megadextrious]

Hey that lady should have also mentioned that when brushing a doggy’s teeth, you can’t use the same toothpaste that humans use because they need an enzymatic paste, while we use an abrasive paste. Pet toothpaste is also beef or chicken flavored, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that is the only difference!!

[@DominikaHare]

Ah, I was wondering that as a planned future dog owner, thank you.

[@zanelaufey]

Thank you for addressing this. I’m commenting so this is boosted closer to the top

[@Meeeesje]

Yes! Coconut oil also works great.

[@prettyponybaby2007]

Some of them also come in peanut butter flavor!!

[@PittSpeedy]

That's very interesting. Now I want to know more :D. Thank you.

[@TenMoogles]

It makes me feel slightly relieved to know that my boxer's cancer was most likely a predisposition. We tried to give him the best life and he was a happy 14 year old fella, but in the end a tumor took over his poor body. RIP Raider T_T

[@megg10]

I used to have a boxer. Similar thing happened to her. She was the sweetest dog in the world. I’m sorry for your loss ❤️

[@TenMoogles]

@@megg10 I'm sorry for yours as well! My guy was sweet as can be too! A real scardy cat actually. ❤

[@k-isfor-kristina]

My 15 and a half year old dog never got cancer, but sadly that doesn't make it any easier to say goodbye. Once they get up there in age they just reach a point where they're basically crumbling away before your eyes - eyesight gets bad, hearing gets bad, legs get weak, low energy. I guess that happens to all of us but still, heartbreaking. Just try to have peace that you gave him the best life he could have 🥺

[@bleedingroze]

14 is an amazing age for a Boxer to reach, y’all did right by him.

[@rachelc4457]

I had a boxer growing up. They are the best dogs. We put her down when she was 11 (cancer)

[@katertot06]

She is everything we want in a vet. She has such a wide range of knowledge, she's very patient while answering these questions, and she has a way of making whoever she looks at very comfortable!

[@jakobjansen9541]

Much respect to this vets patience because some these questions are just plain stupid.

[@gordatados]

THANK YOU for addressing declawing cats, and how awful and hurtful it is to the cat!

[@6henny443]

it snot awful

[@aramis4284]

Its so bad for cats to be declawed

[@6henny443]

@@aramis4284 Wrong it’s been done for hundreds of years it does not hurt the cat.

[@t__9119]

@@6henny443 What are you talking about? It has only become a practice within the last century, not hundreds of years, and it has been proven time and time again to be traumatic and dangerous to the cat. Don't speak on matters you know nothing about.

[@6henny443]

@@t__9119 lmao ! Not medically necessary is not the same as traumatic and dangerous please

[@danielxuzumaqui1]

"is when the calories they consume excede the calories they burn" Honestly, what was the person who asked thinking the answer should be?

[@larafernandesgobbi6122]

Right?!

[@Eagle_Owl2]

Same with the cancer question xD I wish it would be that easy to prevent cancer by simply not smoking

[@FanFav101]

Thyroid issues can cause obesity as well

[@mavel2038]

@@FanFav101 which can be appropriately managed so the dog goes back to a pet weight

[@FanFav101]

@@mavel2038 👍

[@doublefeature]

my mom accidentally 'quicked' our first golden and it literally looks like a murder scene. thank god it didn't really hurt her, or at least she was a tough girl, she acted like she couldn't have cared less. running around tracking blood every where she wanted to play and my mom hystertically crying and yelling 'I MAIMEd heR' you learn quickly after that.

[@GuilmonLover2010]

That happened to my mom too, and she's had someone else clip the dogs' nails ever since. Note: my mom's experience was years ago.

[@doublefeature]

@@GuilmonLover2010 yeah we started having our vet do it as well. or the place where she had a bath, they'd clip the nails and clean their ears all for 10 bux! i understand being too scared to do it yourself after something like that happens. you never wanna hurt yr fur baby.

[@GuilmonLover2010]

@@doublefeature My sister-in-law is a vet tech, and my mom calls her when our dogs need a nail trim.

[@ChinnuSped]

@@doublefeature what is it ok to call our pets für babies but not our kids as skin dogs?

[@doublefeature]

@@ChinnuSped lol but when i call my kids 'skin dogs' everyone looks at me weird!

[@azayzelderegis1655]

The way this woman patiently and genuinely answers each question is awe-inspiring. I couldn't tolerate this level of ignorance and stupidity without cracking at least 10 jokes to roast each person asking these questions.

[@GrungeVoid]

And that's why she is a veterinarian and you're not.

[@azayzelderegis1655]

@@GrungeVoid Precisely.

[@catfeet6231]

Yeah some of these questions seem like they were asked by children

[@88kayleigh]

Yes omg, how do dogs get cancer like! 🥲 She was so… diplomatic hahah

[@sophiejune4515]

I'm really surprised she didn't mention that neutering dogs eliminates the risk of testicular cancer.

[@_.12321]

i mean its reasonable lol

[@RebekahJae]

It doesn’t eliminate, it lowers.

[@amandatierney4102]

@@RebekahJae if you remove the testicles you completely remove the risk of cancer in the testicles

[@telegramsam]

@@RebekahJae it eliminates it as the remove the testicles entirely. an animal can't get cancer in an organ it no longer possesses.

[@JessKalinow]

@@RebekahJae ....testicular cancer. if the dog doesn't have testicles, it can't get it

[@megjulia4007]

Thank you for not declawing, and also advocating for people not adopting exotic pets unless they've done their research! Thank you also for advocating for spay/neuter

[@FanFav101]

I would hope a licenced vet would do her job right 😂

[@megjulia4007]

@@FanFav101 I’ve known of way too many who still declaw or aren’t ethical, unfortunately.

[@FanFav101]

@@megjulia4007 yea I hear you. All we can do in this country is report them

[@megjulia4007]

@@FanFav101 absolutely! I’m hoping declawing is made illegal everywhere in the USA sooner than later!

[@naomilindberg2328]

I had a hedgehog named Hannah, I used to take her to college with me and she was pretty friendly. I loved that little critter. But I found our female hedgehogs get complications if they are not bred. She lived three years, but she was well cared for and loved all of her days! Also, I will never get another, just because, well, exotic.

[@alexlozn5380]

I really love how you manage to find the most charismatic and friendly experts for every field.

[@batfacts_are_cool]

Can confirm that heartworms are no joke. Lost our family dachshund to it, and it was heartbreaking. Definitely recommend looking into preventative medications.

[@jqphg7978]

Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious! She seems really sweet and very passionate about her profession.

[@petorra_dropshipping]

yes

[@nolans3026]

What causes obesity in cats and dogs? the same thing that causes it in humans lol

[@justayoutuber1906]

Old Milwaukee and Oreos.

[@monicaperez2843]

Nolan, a girlfriend of mine who's a vet told me if she sees an obese dog at the end of the leash, rest assured, there's an obese person at the other end of the leash!

[@MazDanRX795]

Yeah what kind of stupid question was that? Like it's some mystery. Probably just a crummy pet owner trying to find a way to blame anything other than themselves.

[@IKolpikov]

Guess it was some fat person asking =)

[@allisonk8316]

Super simple equation really. Calories in vs. calories out. Blows my mind people want to blame something other than their own decisions on obesity. That being said there are some medications that cause weight gain, like prednisone. But in MOST cases, obesity is preventable.

[@miashinbrot8388]

One of my cats, Jade, turns out to be unpillable even with those cat treats or a pill gun. My vet struggled for maybe 15 minutes to pill her, with me doing my best to hold her still -- and no dice. She has this nifty trick of suddenly shaking her head at just the right moment to evade the pill.

[@nickstav08]

yea with some dogs and cats i've had to "massage" the pills down their thoat until they finally swallow

[@stanleyhape8427]

I took my cat to a new vet and the vet needed to pill her , warned him it wasn't going to be easy. He literally laughed at me and said it wasn't going to be a problem. She bested him that day.🤣🤣🤣 He wisely suggested we have her medicine compounded into a gel.

[@ettinakitten5047]

Whenever the doctor wants me to pill my cat, I ask if the medication is available as a subcutaneous injection. So much easier if that's an option. I know a lot of people are squeamish about needles, but one of my childhood cats had diabetes and I learned how to give her insulin as a teen.

[@dianed2759]

I am never disappointed with this series and their experts. What a treat! Thank you Dr. Molly McAllister.

[@petorra_dropshipping]

hahhah

[@user-ty5di3ku6o]

"What causes obesity in dogs and cats?" You. You cause it 😂.

[@hkr667]

Technically incorrect as long as you are not force feeding. Humans can put the food there, sure, but it's still the animal that chooses to eat it.

[@user-ty5di3ku6o]

@@hkr667 you control everything in an animal's life. If your pet is obese, it's 100% your fault. No fault of theirs at all ever. Accept responsibility for your actions.

[@aspannas]

@@hkr667 Well obviously it's gonna eat it? It's YOUR job as the owner to regulate their food because animals can't do that themselves. Obesity is such a huge problem with both cats and dogs and it's 100% preventable if owners actually took responsibility for their pets health.

[@blueor]

@@hkr667 It's an animal, if there's food available, they are going to eat it. And not giving them enough exercise is definitely your fault.

[@k-isfor-kristina]

@@hkr667 that's bad logic. No one is force feeding their pets - if you give them food, they eat it. If you give them more food whenever the bowl is empty, they will keep eating it. My cat used to whine when she'd finish all her food in the morning and there was no more at night. Now she knows to leave some for later, usually.

[@Julianaao2601]

I love how all these experts are so sweet, well spoken and obviously love what they do! These videos are amazing! ❤ also, Jack was adorable 🥺

[@TheOGPokemonGirl]

One of the best ways to save money is to brush your dogs teeth. I've been brushing my dogs teeth for two+ years and he's not needed to have a dental in that time, which has saved us thousands of dollars in surgery/anesthetic bills. It's also reduced the number of times he's had to be anesthetized, which is always a plus for his overall health.

[@allisont3159]

For the horse de-worming question, I've always heard of doing a double round of de-wormer, as the eggs often don't get killed the first time around, so after they hatch, another round is used to kill them off.

[@MZB80]

Parasitologist here! Yes - definitely double dose! For many worms, we suggest 2nd dose approx 2wks after first (varies depending on what you're treating) to give time for the eggs to hatch, but for the juveniles not to mature enough to multiply yet.

[@melkmelo8448]

I think the reason the vet didn't recommend it was because it was a "routine" deworming, so that's why she recommended the person do a worm scan with a vet before giving a second dose. If the horse certainly had worms, the double deworming is probably necessary (I don't have any knowledge in this area lol).

[@petorra_dropshipping]

interesting

[@paulwolfsbane6356]

I LOVE THIS ONE! I've been waiting, and wondering if they were ever going to do a Veterinarian -one. As a Veterinarian, myself, I take great pride in my Profession. And I'm glad that there are people asking these questions to better take care of their Pets; as well as other animals that may not necessarily belong to them, but they still care for. Don't be afraid, or nervous to ask us questions about the health, and welfare of animals. We encourage you to ask as many questions, as you have, possible. It's better for everyone to know exactly, what you're dealing with; regarding animals. Be responsible. Take good care, and be kind to the animals around you.

[@lain.MC.O]

We have 2 cats and 2 dogs in our household and our vet and his staff are literal lifesavers. He found a corncob stuck in our little dumpster diver's duodenum that was lodged and causing her to become very sick very fast, so he quickly got her on the operating table and took removed it. He still calls her Corncob when we walk through the door. 😊 Thank you for what you do.

[@caitlynmarie557]

I'm a Vet Tech student so I've been waiting for a Veterinarian to be on here. I'm so happy. Have a great day Dr. Wolfsbane.

[@KateandBree]

@@lain.MC.O I love that. Corncob. My terrier is the Queen Bee (her name is Bree.) HA HA HA.

[@petorra_dropshipping]

yes

[@_invertico_]

I keep exotic pets( more specifically amphibians,fish and invertebrates) for almost 3.5 years and I always see people get exotic pets and give them or throw them away because they are hard to keep or too expensive and I am happy that this video shows that exotic pets should be treated properly

[@janaloff]

I'd really be able to listen to her talk all day!

[@signsofabadger7212]

My dog hated getting his nails trimmed so we switched to a dremmel. He doesn't love it but he's a lot better about not wiggling as much. I think it's because the dremmel doesn't "pinch" like the trimmer does. Also I saw my dog in Jack when she was trying to brush his teeth 😂 he'll *kinda* let us do it, but only for a short time and he'll be pulling his head away the whole time

[@ComputerSchool101]

We tried switching to a dog-grade dremmel. Our dog hates it because of the sound. I took the guard off of it and use it now for projects. Lol

[@katrinascarlet5637]

@@ComputerSchool101 I run the border collie and tire her out best I can before trying to dremel. She usually accepts her fate and takes a nap while I do it but it was important to me for her not to mind touching paws and ears so I've played with her paws and ears everyday since she was 9 weeks old. She might be weird though, she loves strangers so much that she doesn't care if the vet has a thermometer up her butt as long as he's giving her attention and pets.

[@josefine635]

@@ComputerSchool101 Try a scratch board! We made one ourselves and it’s super easy to use.

[@petorra_dropshipping]

ohh

[@Superman5o5]

She's so well spoken! Hope you bring her back :)

[@lucasotis9525]

I love her expert, fantastic job Jack! Also, credit to the editors, I've been watching these videos like crazy and the flow on all of these videos is conversational and fluid. We see you

[@michellezunigahernandez1533]

I greatly admire Veterinarians. I love animals but if I were a Vet I would cry every single day on the job 😭

[@brijcox]

Back when I first got my dog, I received bad advice that dogs don't need heartworm medicine in the winter. It's lies! $1500 and two very painful months later, he was heartworm free, but after that, little buddy has been on a strict schedule.

[@mycatiswaysmarterthanmosto8500]

I wonder if it depends on where you live. For me, for example, after october you wont find a single mosquito because it's too cold. They dont come back til about may. So I'm curious if that is a factor!

[@kiwi6421]

@@mycatiswaysmarterthanmosto8500 I think it's a regional thing, too. I live in a place with harsh winters and very few mosquitoes to begin with. The vets here don't recommend heartworm prevention year round

[@Charuid]

It's insane that some people even thought of declawing animals. Nobody would ever think of doing it in my country and it is obviously illegal and I was shocked to hear about it. Also, some people seem to confuse declawing with nail trimming which isn't the same at all. The latter is necessary and routine maintenance, declawing is animal cruelty.

[@GumSkyloard]

Nail trimming is like cutting your nails. Declawing is literally chopping your fingers.

[@Charuid]

@@GumSkyloard Exactly. Declawing is pure insanity.

[@scottdoesntmatter4409]

Cat scratches are incredibly infectious. That's why they get all puffy and red. This is why you declaw a cat!

[@Charuid]

@@scottdoesntmatter4409 You _DO_ _NOT_ declaw your cat if you aren't a heartless animal-abuser. How can you still think it is okay after reading these comments. Have you declawed your poor cats? Ps. Never had any problems with cat scratches or bites with any cats but even if it was a problem, you wouldn't declaw them.

[@petorra_dropshipping]

ahhh

[@sebastianardila7263]

Madame i just enjoyed so much the way you speak, explain and have so much knowledge and confidence, what a nice video.

[@davidcooke8005]

I've been feeding my wild squirrels for ages. I heart them. I have to keep their food in a glass jar, outdoors, cuz when I used to keep it indoors they tried chewing a hole through my door to get at it. Nearly succeeded too. And yeah. They are squirrely. Been scratched and bit a couple of times. But mostly they are fun to have around.

[@sleepykitty1985]

I love the way she presents the information. Very accessible.

[@malingpalsu]

Thank you for the heartworm advice! I didnt know any of that and now am consulting with my vet about the preventative!

[@austang8556]

Thanks for this video, I actually learned a lot!! good job :)

[@ettinakitten5047]

9:09 I've only heard of one case where I think declawing a cat actually helped them. The cat had a paralyzed front leg and the claws on that leg were perpetually out and catching on things, impeding her mobility. She also lacked the ability to feel pain in that leg. So they declawed the paralyzed front leg.

[@brunaramalhogalamba4884]

In my family we have two cats. One eats the pills when she has to take them. We just put the pills infront of her and she eats them. The other one requires at least two people holding her and one person to open her mouth and make her swallow it. My dad had to go to the ER to get stitches once 😅😂

[@WendifurTTV]

Gotta do the burrito cat for that. Wrap kitty in a blanket with only their head out.

[@monicaperez2843]

Bruna, oh, wow!

[@phosphenevision]

I just burrito my cat a put the pill in her mouth and then close her mouth and gently caress her throat, it makes her swallow it without having to shove the pill

[@sheba389]

@@WendifurTTV kitty burrito lol it's what I do.

[@miramari732]

One of mine will also eat the pill and other has to be turn into purrito or will claw my face off XD. Doing "kitten hold" (grabbing skin on the neck like momma cat holding naughty kitten, but you have to know where to grab to not hurt cat - and don't pick it up or hold in the air, just grab) also makes it easier (she will open her mouth for second or two) but purrito is must :)

[@zorthecruel6558]

Can confirm the facts about Sugar Gliders. My last gf had sugar gliders and their health is very fragile. Sensitivity to temperature(always need to be kept warm), having to specially prepare their food and a special diet is needed too, they are a social animal so they tend to not do well kept alone without one or more other sugar gliders. Very cute lil buggers though! Being nocturnal creatures they are up and playing and doing their thing in the middle of the night and can be quite grumpy if you wake them during the day to play with them. Although their grumpy behavior is cute too, lol.

[@danniellebrown8996]

Kudos for her excellent communication skills!

[@giusepperesponte8077]

Your dog jack is cute. My Jack Russell died about a year ago and it was really hard. I got her in third grade and had her most of my life, I still miss her. Rip Sophie.

[@Joker3515]

This deserves a part 2

[@angelafernandachristenseng9884]

Thank you. You convey important information in a very friendly way. And Jack it’s the living proof that knowledge is the best thing for a “good boy”. 😘

[@IAmKrego]

Her answer regarding grain-free pet food is the most responsible way I've ever heard a vet explain what is actually important in a pet food.

[@michellenevada]

It’s my dream to become a veterinarian!! I have to go through high school first 😊 I have always enjoyed being with animals and working with them through farming freelances. Agriculture is my fave and I want to spend many hours a day to go through struggles to try to help them survive and become happy and healthy.

[@dweeb55]

can you guys PLEASE have both Victoria Stillwell and Jackson Galaxy on as pet behavioralists?? im dying to see those two do something together, and itd be cool to have a pet video on training questions!!

[@nicholegallo1090]

I wanna see Caesar Milan and Jackson galaxy. They both believe in keeping things natural. Victoria is…weird..

[@Dustfinity]

@@nicholegallo1090 Not Cesar Milan please! 😬 he uses techniques that are incredibly outdated and have been debunked over and over by vets all over the world, not only dangerous to the owners and pets, but also traumatic, i dont want to go on a rant here but if you google about it youll find tons of info about it - take care!

[@mavel2038]

Victoria Stillwell is not a well respected trainer. She actually was not a dog trainer before getting her show. Jackson Galaxy for the most part is amazing. CM, lets touch on the other TV trainer, is also a joke in the training community despite him improving his ways a bit.

[@petorra_dropshipping]

allright

[@mileykun9971]

this is the best episode ever!! definitely expounded my knowledge as a vet student🫶

[@rycrafty]

"Flip the Lip".... looking at my droopy-faced dog with his little jowls... That's a lot of lip to flip! 😅

[@khalborg]

What i find odd about veterinary practice, at least in my area, is the seemingly lack of specialization that human medicine has. Its different when you’re in a farm situation when you need to consult with an equine or bovine specialist, but in a domestic/ urban situation, are we to expect that all vets can handle cats, dogs, birds, rodents, reptiles, amphibians with the same level of expertise? I would have wanted the Doctor to teach us how to select a vet based on our animals’ needs, or at least tell us the question we need to ask our vet. For me, the conversation always boils down to “i observed a difference on my animal’s behavior” and “ i don’t know what is wrong with my animal”.

[@fozziebean]

No, a lot of vets only treat dogs and cats, and let more specialized vets handle "exotic" animals. "Exotic" means anything other than a cat or dog. You have to spend much longer in vet school to be an exotics specialist.

[@ehrenyu]

There are avian vets who only specialize in birds, exotic and poultry kind For snakes and reptiles, you have to find an exotic animal vet who specializes in them

[@juliansantos3288]

DVM specialists are rare because not a lot of clients can afford specialty treatment/ most dvms are well suited to handle most common isssues in their field

[@deborahinthesky]

Ok but I just love how she reads the tweets in intonation

[@ericlamont4130]

A jack russell terrier named Jack. I see what she did there. 😂 Wonderful video with a great vet.

[@cookiesncream789]

I used to have a friend with a Jack Russel Terrier named Jack too 😂.

[@CybranMonkeylord]

@@cookiesncream789 I knew a guy called Jack Russell.

[@AlyssaWharton]

Guess my aunt was the only one who had a perfect squirrel she had one until it naturally died and it was as sweet as could be. It would cuddle and lay on her chest all the time

[@leenknow1755]

We want a part 2!!!

[@imamessbutitsfine2377]

i'm honestly so shocked that declawing seems to be a common thing in the US. vets in germany would never do that if someone requestet that. also why tf is it legal in the usa to adopt any kind of exotic animals as pets?! another disturbing thing i saw many times is that ppl put their dogs in cages and don't walk them at least 3 times a day.. you guys are really cruel.

[@ee-xo2om]

i agree with all of what you said except not all dogs need walking three times a day, especially small dogs, they do need other play times though

[@imamessbutitsfine2377]

@@ee-xo2om yh actually you're right, two times can be ok and there can be some lazy days when you have a garden (if you have a lot of land around your house it's ofc fine to not walk the dogs that often) but still the cages are so disturbing to me :( i know no one here who puts their dog in a cage except for one woman who takes her dog with her to the office and he's wild so he has to be in there while she's working but he's still right next to her the whole day

[@eklectiktoni]

It's NOT legal to adopt any kind of exotic animal here in the US. In some states, even relatively common pets like guinea pigs require special permits. Even in states where exotic animals are allowed, it's usually only animals that were bred in captivity (like rat snakes or tropical fish) or animals that typically live alongside humans anyway like opossums, armadillos and pigeons. Things like tigers and such are illegal in most states. But rich people can and will do whatever they want even if it's against the law.

[@bloodstrxwberrymilk1833]

I hate it here homie.

[@Weewoo5562]

Declawing is not nearly as common as people make it seem. Almost everyone here knows it to be extremely cruel and inhumane. I’ve never even known of anyone that got their cat declawed in my life actually, only seen it on tv/online

[@azeraeth]

I'm ready for part 2! Great video!

[@SquirrelTheater]

I absolutely love the squirrels that come to see me every day, but I can’t ever imagine having one as a pet. They are wild and they belong that way. 😊🐿

[@sarahstuckey7098]

for anyone who wants to know what to do instead of declawing your cat: if your cat is indoors only, you can trim their nails! like a dog, the kitty will not like it at first, but you can get them to accept it, with enough time! most cats will not let you trim all of their nails at once, so plan to do it over an entire day or even a few days. you probably don't need to trim the back claws. the process of trimming the cat's claws is similar to how it was shown on the dog, but you also need to slightly massage the paw to make the claws come out, as they normally hide within the sheath in the paw. like with dogs, you must not cut the quick (the blood vessel) as this will hurt your cat. it is better to leave the claw a little longer and trim it more often than try to get it as close as possible and accidentally cut the quick. try to trim while the cat is sleepy (like after eating) so they will not be as bothered. also, dog trimmers are too big, and made for cutting harder claws. you need to buy cat trimmers. if your cat is outdoors or indoor-outdoor, do not trim the claws as they need them to defend themselves (your cat will be safest indoors, so please consider transitioning to keeping the cat inside if this is possible for you). if you have already declawed your cat, do not let them outside ever. that is a death sentence. indoor cats are the most prone to scratching furniture. give them plenty of scratching posts and toys! this makes them much less likely to scratch. give them treats for scratching at their posts, and if necessary you can spritz a water bottle at them when they scratch furniture. this is an effective way to punish a cat without hurting it. if your cat is scratching you, or fighting with another cat, start implementing time out. put the offending cat in a room alone with no food or toys and close the door for about 15 minutes. also, check out jackson galaxy's videos on youtube. he is a cat behavioral expert and a total lifesaver. remember, a declawed cat is more likely to bite, and i promise you will prefer a scratch over a bite. love bites are cute, but an angry cat bite is no joke.

[@Mark-ms4ze]

"Squirrels dont make good pets" 1 minute later: "A sugar glider could glide into a curtain and break its leg or strangle itself."

[@maycisne]

thanks for the info on the heartworm medication for dogs. my pup is 1 year old and has been to the vet for checkups, but i have not heard of this advice until now.

[@Lauwit]

Maybe it comes down to which country you live. I never heard it too

[@ChaMaLaDingDong]

Depends on where you live, some countries are free of it, just like rabies

[@chelseac8855]

It can also depend on your climate. Mosquitoes carry heartworm, so if you don't have them in your area because it's too cold, then iot isn't a concern

[@limoncello946]

So informative. Thank you

[@lkbenditniet]

Thank you for your service

[@amixeblu]

My German Shepherd just spat out anything that had a pill attached to it. I had to crush it up and mix it in with the food (hoping she ate it all, because that's another issue). If I dared wrap it up in something she weaseled the pill out and spat it right in front of me, as if to say, nah-ah you ain't medicating me.

[@teohenghao6975]

I trained german shepards in the army and we had to feed them med pills. If they were too smart fo find pills and spit them out, we would have to quickly throw the pill down their throat and clasp their mouth and blow on their noses. They will try to lick their nose which has a reflex of swallowing. Hope this helps. :)

[@Ali-et9oz]

You can also dilute the pill in water and then throw it into wet food

[@teohenghao6975]

@@Ali-et9oz thats true. But provided the pill is water soluble. Some pills are just solid. Haha

[@amixeblu]

@@teohenghao6975 I no longer have my GSD, but that's what we did, we put it down the throat.

[@amixeblu]

@@Ali-et9oz If they eat all their food, like I mentioned, then that's no problem, yes.

[@avonleariotto535]

I’m surprised she didn’t bring up the link between grain free food and heart disease in dogs when talking about the grain free foods. Definitely something dog owners should be aware of!

[@JTMorse11]

I was as well! My vets don't recommend grain free diets in cats either.

[@Guildenstern114]

I don’t really understand why you would feed your dogs grain-free if you didn’t need to. We have 4 dogs in our house, and all of them have to have grain-free because 2 have skin allergies and they occasionally steal each other’s food. But grain- free is much more expensive and there is less variety.

[@k-isfor-kristina]

@@Guildenstern114 I think the rationale is that grain is not part of a natural dog diet. Wolves are coyotes aren't munching down corn and wheat. The other part is that a lot of cheap brands will use corn meal as the bulk of the product which is just bad nutrition.

[@ps_fastturtle2534]

@@JTMorse11 Grain free foods also include raw diets, which is an ideal diet for cats, not kibble (grain free or not).

[@amymorris2341]

@@k-isfor-kristina corn is not bad nutrition inherently. The cardiologists currently recommend dog foods contain corn, wheat, or soy to prevent the cardiomyopathy we are currently seeing in dogs on diets without those carb sources.

[@inmydreams1369]

Thank you Doc for your advice. I am struggling to make my dog take his meds. Every time I attempt he becomes aggressive and he growls at me

[@maddiesanabria5047]

ooooo i appreciated her response about the "grain free: dog food. I've been actually wondering that myself

[@x.o.-13.]

Wow! This is so cool. I want to be a vet ophthalmologist! So this is very helpful information. Thank you 😊!

[@svt9800]

I dont know who, brings these people in, but he or she or they are experts at bringing really awesome people to answer tech support. Great job to all involve.

[@brian197686]

Hopefully not the same person who taught you punctuation.

[@nottechytutorials]

Since you mentioned "declawing" cats, it would have been interesting to see you cover tail docking and clipping the ears of dogs, like for dobermans.

[@coolnewpants]

She has such a friendly face and demeanor

[@noritanigami7419]

Im surprised no one asked about ear cropping, I would’ve loved to hear what she thought !!

[@monicaperez2843]

Nori, I am sure she's dead set against it!

[@bbycherub2420]

Ear cropping is harmless when does correctly and has many good reasons to do it.

[@bbycherub2420]

@@monicaperez2843 If she's done no unbiased research on it then yea.

[@monicaperez2843]

@@bbycherub2420 I hope ear cropping is done under general anesthesia.

[@bbycherub2420]

@@monicaperez2843 It is, I was scared to get my dobermans ears cropped but he had chronic ear infections so I had to, I was with him during the surgery and he didn't feel a thing due to the anesthesia. He was uncomfortable for a little while after but healed quickly.

[@MrYfrank14]

Two full jaguars? Wouldn't keeping half a jaguar as a pet be gross?

[@noddingbart6915]

Oh no no, half jaguars are generally kept in a freezer for later consumption

[@monicaperez2843]

LOL!

[@megclement]

Regarding the question about cat urine being toxic. It’s not, unless you’re pregnant in which case cat waste is a teratogen, meaning it can cause problems for the fetus (it can cause something called toxoplasmosis, which might be why they thought it was “toxic”)

[@avachaffin5778]

I have several friends who have rescued abandoned squirrels or squirrels whose parents died and they’ve loved having them around

[@caseychaffin9316]

I really enjoyed this video as a pre-vet student. Dr. McAllister was a delight :)

[@Byokku2013]

Jack the jack russel how creative lol

[@MrYfrank14]

Is there anyone in the world that ever named them anything besides jack?

[@Byokku2013]

@@MrYfrank14 I’ve never met one named Jack lol

[@sylfae]

One thing I wished she had discussed is the time table for spay or neuter. Early spay/neuter cans cause other long term medical complications.

[@juliansantos3288]

This is true. Sadly necessary in shelter situations. The overpopulation issue is insanely understated

[@emilyrobson9378]

You can actually do mail in horse fecals now without any need for your vet! Smartpak offers them. I'm also surprised that she didn't discuss the connection between grain-free diets and heart issues in dogs.

[@gachawolfpaw1783]

This so cool! I am recently finishing up my first year of vet tech and I love this video. Please bring her back!

[@ninakanska7124]

I love how much patience she had answering some of the ridiculously stupid questions..... couldn't be me

[@zachhall3299]

Like the how does a dog get fat question 🤣🤣

[@JZJ7777]

I don’t know about ridiculously stupid, some people just don’t know these things and want to know the answer. The only one I would consider stupid is the one about how dogs get obese.

[@angelinacamacho8575]

Best thing I've found to lessen hairballs is to just regularly groom your cat, feed it a high quality diet so it sheds less, and to feed it a bit of petroleum jelly. With dark nails I stay as close to the tip as possible. Here in Iquitos Peru mosquitos run rampant.

[@strekozkaplays]

My mom has pet squirrels in her yard that she's been feeding for years. They constantly destroy things. But she continues to feed them.

[@jabas5661]

Excellent choice of expert... WIRED certainly... did the vetting...

[@CatFoodDraino]

This was great. Thank you

[@OutlawRobot]

That dog was so cooperative that I instantly went and played a co op game afterwards 😂

[@IzzyHendrix]

I wish she would've touched more on the quality of certain grains compared to others. a pet food with wheat or barley is going to be better quality and healthier than something with corn or rice. cutting a food with grains (which is ultimately why pet food contains non-meat ingredients in the first place, to lower the cost) is best done when using a more nutritive grain rather than a less nutritive grain. wheat and barley have minerals that dogs need, along with higher fat and protein, corn and rice have very little and are much higher in starch, which isn't completely necessary for dogs.

[@xkristixx]

I've only had to give my cat a pill a handful of times, but I straddle her with her back against my front, tilt her head back, open her mouth, and pop the pill aalllllll the way in the back of her throat, then close shut and hold her snout closed for a few minutes. Eventually she swallows it but I definitely need to wait it out before I let her go otherwise she will spit it back up. She's an evil genius. 😅