Animal General With Dr. Mike

All new week with listener questions, veterinary advice and even top tech gadgets for the pet! This time, Dr. Mike tackles the stomach, with questions on inflammation of the stomach and possible digestive issues. He also discusses a topic you may be surprised hearing about: medical maggots. Dr. Mike shares a few key points of advice that veterinarians have learned over the years and we hear about several modern tech gadgets to make life with your pet more interesting and easy! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how th

Delve deeper into the stem cell world with pioneer and expert Dr. Neil Riordan. Co-founder/chief science officer of the Riordan-McKenna Institute, founder/chairman/chief science officer of the Stem Cell Institute and author of Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide, he's here to discuss ongoing stem cell studies with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, MS, autism and more. He'll also answer one of the most common stem cell questions: how can one cell treat so many different conditions? Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the an

Bacteriophages or "phages" (viruses that infect bacteria) are some of the oldest and most ubiquitous organisms on the planet. Where antibiotics fail, phages are nature's way of evolving to fight new bacteria strains. Consumed unintentionally daily by humans and pets alike, phages offer individualized treatment for specific bacteria strains. But what about mass-market products for consumption? Are they economical? Any cons in bacteriophage usage? Dr. Alexander Sulakvelidze of Intralytix joins us to discuss. Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell...

From detecting narcotics to patrol work, sniffing out bombs to protecting their handlers, K9 police dogs are not your average dogs. Special guest Officer Jim Brown (and his K9 partner Ruke) shares his experience working with police dogs. He delves into why it's important to keep them in peak shape and frequently train, the difference between a pet and a partner and the quality of life for police dogs. Join Dr. Mike for this intriguing and informative podcast on this week's Animal General with Dr. Mike. Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Fin

This week, Dr. Mike is back to answer more listener questions. He'll tackle a question about cranial cruciate ligament disease (ACL injuries) in dogs and whether surgery is the best treatment option available. The second question is all about urinary incontinence and how to help your struggling pet. Lastly, in a follow up question on Cushing's disease, Dr. Mike shares his experience in which drug to use for treatment, if any! Tune in to this week's podcast to learn the answers! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how t

It’s that time of year again. Families gather to exchange gifts and share meals. Though we always want to, is it safe to include pets? What foods from the table can be given and what should be avoided? Are turkey and ham safe? What about Grandma’s fruitcake or rum balls? And when it comes time to exchange gifts, what are the best gifts for Rover and Tiger? Join me for another episode of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson and I’ll help you and your pet navigate this holiday season safely! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answ

Pets –we love them– so much so, that the idea of cloning a pet to preserve and extend their lives is an intriguing, yet seemingly unrealistic idea to many… until now. Answering questions on the science of how genetic preservation and cloning works and addressing what to expect from a cloned pet in terms of health, personality, color and life span are guests Dr. Shawn Walker and Melain Rodriguez of Viagen. Tune in to learn all about the ins and outs of pet cloning this week on Animal General with Dr. Mike! For more info on Viagen and pet cloning, visit their website www.viagenpets.com Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative

Cancer- the dreaded diagnosis for people and pets alike. We’ve all heard of chemotherapy and radiation, but what if there was a new therapy? Guest Dr. John Yannelli of the University of Kentucky Medical Center shares the advancements taking place with an immunotherapy vaccine being offered for veterinarians to treat cancer. He’ll explain how it helps retrain our immune systems to reach equilibrium and improve the quality of life when that diagnosis is given. Dr. Yannelli will also share some of the progress being made in immunotherapy research that may someday help to cure cancer once and for all. Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells an

This week I answer a couple follow up questions from last week's video cast which was on Adipose Derived Stem Cells - what I consider to be a "gold therapy". I'll discuss Prolotherapy and PRP (platelet rich plasma). You'll find out what each of those terms means, if either are a good substitute for stem cells or if they can be used to compliment the adipose derived stem cell therapy. Tune in to listen and watch this week's video cast on Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how th

This week on Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson, a video refresher on adipose derived stem cells is given and how it's being used to treat osteoarthritis is discussed. Dr. Mike explains how we develop osteoarthritis and how stem cells are being used as an alternative, autologous treatment in people and animals.  For more information on current stem cell studies being done on people visit www.VivaTechUSA.com and to learn more about where to seek treatment visit drmikehutchinson.com! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers -

This week, I tackle a question sent in by a listener about Addison’s disease in dogs. I’ll address prognosis and treatments so you know what to expect with this diagnosis. I also share some practical home remedies to use on your pets including for allergies and skunks. Finally, I’ll discuss the most common behavior issues we see in pets: anxiety and noise phobias with specific natural products to help your pet cope – all on this week’s episode of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers -

Are our pets’ microbes making us feel good? Is the "Lassie Effect" the real deal? Millions of people around the world are pet owners and as the saying goes, “dog is man’s best friend.” This week I examine how pets truly are beneficial to our overall health whether it’s socially, physically, emotionally etc. I'll answer a case specific question about mycoplasma infection in a cat and even touch upon diarrhea in our furry friends. So tune in to this week's podcast on Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson. Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell...

Hi, and thanks for tuning in again! In this podcast, I’m going to talk about what if your dog had an allergic reaction to a vaccine. Should you get him vaccinated again? That’s a very common question and I think it’s an important one. Also, how about food allergies? “My dog keeps getting ear infections, my vet treats it and it keeps coming back when I’m done!” That’s frustrating, and I’m going to teach you about it in this podcast. All this and more on this week's episode of Animal General with Dr. Mike! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell...

As a vet, we're asked all the time - how do I know the best breed of dog or cat? With so many pets winding up in shelters, I want to arm you with some tricks and tips on how to prevent coming home with the wrong puppy or kitten for your lifestyle. I'll touch upon temperament testing, as well as teach you signals to look for in determining if your pet is healthy or sick. All this and more on this week's podcast on Animal General with Dr. Mike! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pe

Cats - An animal so beloved by many owners across the country and world, that a broadway musical was created in its name! But with the popularity of these animals, comes diseases far too many cats face. This week on Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson, he will cover the top 5 diseases commonly seen in cats: FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease), Vomiting and Diarrhea, Renal Failure (Kidney Disease) Hyperthyroidism and Diabetes. You'll learn what early symptoms to look for to aid in early detection and diagnosis, how they're treated and what it means to hear one of these dreaded diagnoses for your cat. Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like

Dr. Mike takes questions from pet owners in studio! Dr. Mike welcomes to the studio Sarah, Kathleen and Megan - and Izzy, Sarah's 8-year-old Pugle (Pug/Beagle mix). The ladies ask Dr. Mike some off-the-cuff questions about their dogs, including: What are the most effective weight loss methods for overweight dogs? Are carrots, apples, blueberries and other fruits and veggies good treats for dogs? Why are there so many types of dog food, and what do you look for when selecting the right brand for your dog? How much exercise does a dog need? How do you keep a dog's teeth clean - and avoid tooth decay - when the dog doesn't like brushing teeth? Does a raw food diet help or prevent liver disease? What is the best treatment (surgery, stem cells, etc.) for dogs with a torn ACL? All these questions and more in this episode of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Ani

It's all about cats on this week's podcast! Everyone hears "dog is a man's best friend," but often their furry, big personality opposites get a different rap. I'll turn the tables and share all about how cats are actually good for our health and our children's health. You'll learn about general cat history, different types of cat breeds and how to check for a proper body condition score. In case that's not enough, I'll also cover their purrfect social skills and - I'm not kitten - how to train them to walk on a halter! With information on weight loss cat games, proper diet and litter boxes and cleanliness as well as common household toxicities - this is one podcast you don't want to miss! Join me for Meow-nificent Cats on today's episode of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets

In this episode, Dr. Mike answers more questions from listeners, read by his youngest son, Slade. Questions addressed by Dr. Mike include: How to treat a dog with separation anxiety (medication vs. behavior training)? What's the best way to stop a dog from incessantly barking? If a pet is sprayed by a skunk, what's the best way to get rid of the odor? What can be done to treat hip dysplasia in dogs (weight loss, lasers, surgery, stem cells)? Can stem cells treat Wobbler's Disease and other degenerative myelopathy conditions? Dr. Mike answers these questions and more.   Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to s

In this episode, Dr. Mike answers questions from listeners about dogs and the conditions canines can contract. Can a neutered dog still breed? Should you withhold water from a bloated dog? Can a full moon really cause seizures in dogs? What causes some dogs to drool more than others? How benign are fatty tumors? Dr. Mike Hutchinson answers these questions and more in this informative episode every dog owner should hear!   Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!   MISC NOTES *

The Heart Makers, 3-D printed organs, spinal injuries, Hip Dysplasia – these are just some of the stem cell cases I touch upon in this week’s part 3 of Stem Cell 101. Are you curious about people and whether this technology can translate to us? I’ll tell you about an option available now for humans in the United States! Find out what has me so excited for the future of animals and people too! All this and more on this week’s episode of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! Ask Dr. Mike -You can submit your questions to be asked and answered on a future podcast here! contact@drmikehutchinson.com ABOUT THE PODCAST The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how t