Chats with the Chatfields

Every restaurant in the universe is now dog-friendly, it seems! But, is that okay? Should all dogs go out to eat? Is it safe for your dog to go out to eat with you? What should you even consider before making the decision to load that dog up and get your grub on?! Luckily, world-renowned dog trainer Kathy Santo sits down in the Chat Room with Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason to talk all about taking your dog out to eat... or not!Find out more about Kathy and how to get he...

Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason Chatfield took "Chats with the Chatfields" on the road - LIVE! As the keynote speakers at the 2022 annual conference of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA), our fearless twin docs were joined on stage by Cosette the farm fresh Frenchie. In this uplifting and inspirational keynote address, not only do the Chatfields invite the more than 250 live attendees into the Chat Room, they share their unique take on culture in the off...

Following story after story about the veterinary profession after COVID, frustrated clients, depressed veterinarians, and everything in between, Dr. Jen the vet came across a TED Talk video that made a lightbulb go off in her head. She immediately called Dr. Jason and they chatted about thoughts inspired by the video resulting in three basic rules (guidelines) to help everyone on the animal care team to work together to take care of the pets we all love!Here's the Ted talk that inspired...

Eerry dog and cat has EARS! But, not every dog and cat struggles with otitis externa (fancy word for ear infections!)...why? How come? AND what can pet lovers do to prevent them? Treat them? Your favorite veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Millie Rosales, joins Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason in the Chat Room to share pearls of wisdom for pet owners about some of the why's and wherefore's about ears!BTW - Cosette the farm fresh Frenchie makes an appearance!For more info on Dr. Rosa...

Dog parks are where all the cool kids and their pups go, right? RIGHT?! Yes, socializing your pooch is important and helps them to live an enriched life...BUT how can pet lovers do that safely? Is the dog park like Vegas? No! What happens at the dog park, does not necessarily stay at the dog park - yikes! Take heart, pet lovers! Veterinary Internist, Dr. Dawn Martin sits down in the Chat Room to talk all about how to safely help your pup enjoy the dog park! ...

Obesity is a HUGE problem for pets (see what we did there?!)!The incredible Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer for DVM360, social media celebrity, and self-admitted gym rat, enters the Chat Room to talk all about ways for you to help keep your pet in shape! Join Dr. Jen the vet, Dr. Jason, and Dr. Christman as they discuss pet fitness, weird musical lyrics, and more!This episode is certified to provide 1 hr of PACCC CEU’s! The unique code will be delivered during the epi...

A diagnosis of diabetes is one of the scariest things a pet owner can hear from the vet, yet it is all too common! Fortunately, diabetes in dogs and cats is manageable with diet control and insulin therapy. Porcine insulin is the top choice for insulin therapy and Vetsulin is the only FDA-approved product for management in dogs and cats. Dr. Richard Stone, a veterinary internal medicine specialist serving as the current VP of medicine for BluePearl Specialty and Emerge...

Our fearless hosts grew up road-tripping every school holiday with the entire family...and a trailer...and maybe a dog...and a bird or five...and maybe some other non-traditional creatures, so who better to talk abut how to safely travel with your pets than Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason?!Listen in for tips on planning your trip, infectious disease considerations, and how to determine if your pet is truly your jet-setting soulmate!SUBSCRIBE to our show on Youtube or on our website: https://cha...

Has your dog or cat ever needed a transfusion? Did you even know that was possible?! Well, it is! Dr. Richard Stone, a board-certified internist and VP of Medicine for BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospitals, enters the Chat Room to talk all about blood transfusions in pets. Dr. Jen the vet, Dr. Jason and Dr. Stone talk about why a pet might need a transfusion, some of the risks, and where all that blood comes from. Here's a link to Dr. Jen the vet's r...

Do you have a catio at your house? You may have a dadio, but if you have a cat you need a catio! Is your cat bored? Could your cat be happier? Join Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason as they host Dr. Margie Scherk and turn the Chat room into Le chat room to talk all things feline!Dr. Margie Scherk is a feline medicine specialist practicing in Toronto. She opened Cats Only Veterinary Clinic in Vancouver (the FIRST cat only practice in Canada!) and practiced there until 2008,...