We welcome back Dr Wendy Baltzer to discuss geriatric and osteoarthritis management. Topics discussed include: When is a pet considered geriatric and what factors can affect this stage of life. Dr Baltzer regularly performs mid-life assessments in her patients. She explains what this involves and how her approach can differ between cats and dogs. Cats affected with osteoarthritis will display different symptoms to dogs. Wendy discussed what pet owners should be looking for. The impact that diet can have and how it needs to change as pets age. Once there's a diagnosis of OA, what does a person ..read more

On this episode, we are welcoming pureANIMAL's new ambassador, Dr Matthew Muir who shares his knowledge and experience on microbiome restoration therapy. Topics discussed include: Dr Matthew explains what microbiome restoration therapy (MRT) entails. The impact of antibiotics on the microbiome. The benefits of faecal microbiome transplant (FMT) - more than just bacteria. Dr Muir explains how to screen donors for MRT. What to look for and what to avoid. How effective is MRT and how does it compare to supplementing with probiotics? Oral vs rectal microbiome therapy approaches - Matthew explains ..read more

Topics discussed include: Liver cases Professor Caroline sees as an internal medicine specialist. How an altered liver function can impact overall health. Subclinical liver disease - are there any symptoms? Symptoms of clinical liver disease - what to look out for in cats and dogs. Gut-liver axis - how the liver can impact the gut and consequently the brain. Professor Mansfield shares her how she decides which diagnostic tool to use first in her liver cases. Elevated liver enzymes with subclinical liver disease - how to approach these in cats vs dogs. Caroline talks about prescription liver d ..read more

Prior to being a veterinarian, Nicole completed a Bachelor of Science from Melbourne University followed by an honours year in Vision Sciences. She then got accepted into Sydney University and completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours in 2008. After a brief stint working in the UK, she returned to small animal practice in Melbourne working at Monash Vets. Nicole followed her interest in reproduction and gained her Membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Reproduction. Alon the way she also developed an interest in complementary the ..read more

Dr Wendy Baltzer is a board certified veterinary surgeon and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. She has worked around the world, and is currently the Associate Professor and head of surgery at the University of Sydney Veterinary School. Dr Baltzer is passionate about teaching veterinary students, borne from an inspiring mentor she connected with in the third year of her DVM. Topics discussed include: The main things a pet parent should consider when thinking about their pet’s joint health. Dr Wendy reveals the best time to start setting a puppy’s joint up for success. What impact d ..read more

Dr Meng Siak is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. He studied at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia, then did an internship in veterinary dermatology, before completing his residency at Murdoch. Meng has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated skin and ear diseases including allergies, immune mediated skin diseases and chronic ear disease. Topics discussed included: Dr Meng Siak explains what the skin barrier and its microbiome are and their important roles. The link between mi ..read more

Professor Caroline Mansfield is a registered specialist in small animal medicine and she is recognized as an international leader in veterinary internal medicine. She graduated from Murdoch University and worked in mixed animal and small animal practice in Australia and the UK before completing a residency in small animal medicine at University College, Dublin. Professor Mansfield has joined our Pure Animal team as an educator and ambassador in the field of small animal internal medicine. Topics discussed include: Common digestive disorders in cats and  their symptoms. What is normal for ..read more

We welcome back Dr Nicole Rous who previously recorded episode 40 with Pure Animal on Supporting Your Pet's Health with Essential Oils.  Topics discussed in this podcast include: How can disease affect the gut microbiome? How to know if there’s dysbiosis present. Dr Nicole shares what she considers when selecting an appropriate probiotic. The importance of prebiotics alongside probiotics. When does Nicole use supplements vs food-based sources. Is it safe to give garlic to your pet? Latest research on antibiotics use for gastrointestinal conditions. Common gastrointestinal symptoms in cat ..read more

Sue qualified from Cambridge Veterinary School, England in 1984 and worked first in Oxford and then in a partnership in Leeds for 12 years. In 2003 she set up Balanced Being, an alternative veterinary and human medicine practice and in 2016 she established a new human clinic in Boroughbridge.  Sue was a founding member of the British Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association and has written and published many papers, contributed to several books, and lectured and consulted internationally. Topics include: What made Sue turn to Veterinary Science and alternative therapies. Why cancer and a ..read more

Sam Sherrington graduated from Western Sydney University in 2003 with a Master of Osteopathy. Sam has been providing osteopathic care to humans since 2004. After deciding she wanted to also treat four-legged patients, Sam pursued a Graduate Diploma of Animal Chiropractic at RMIT, graduating in 2009. Sam has worked in both Ireland and Australia, and currently runs her own business, “Centaurus Osteopathy”, helping to relieve pain and maximise performance for horses, riders, dogs & the occasional exotic critter (for some variety). Topics discussed include: How Sam became interested and invol ..read more