Julie Buzby DVM, CAVCA, CVA

The Fear Free™ Initiative is something we’ve talked about before on the Buzby Dog Podcast, but this episode is a deep dive into this philosophy in veterinary medicine and standard of care that teaches the importance of caring for both a pet’s physical and emotional well-being.

Dr. Katie Berlin, an associate veterinarian at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, where all of their employees are proudly Fear Free™ certified, joins us in this episode to discuss the Fear Free™ Initiative and how it has changed the way she cares for her patients. Dr. Berlin is a 2009 graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, who is passionate about preventive care for dogs and cats, especially geriatric ones, and pain management and anesthesia.

The bond between dog and owner is one that is hard to explain. In this special Memorial Day episode, you’ll hear the story of Navy veteran, Frank Beltran, and the bond he formed with a little dog named Chuy—the tiny hero that healed a soldier.

Cancer is an intimidating diagnosis, yet dogs diagnosed with cancer can often lead full, happy lives. Dr. Buzby is joined by Dr. Sue Ettinger, a board-certified veterinary oncologist, to break down the myths and misconceptions of cancer in dogs.

From what to do when you notice a lump on your dog, to thoughts about how dogs handle chemotherapy, this conversation will enlighten and encourage dog owners on the topic of canine cancer.