Unhinged and On Call
Unhinged and On Call
Podcast Description
Confessions from the Vet Truck! Every shift has a WTF moment. More laughing, less charting.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the chaotic and unpredictable world of veterinary medicine, covering themes such as emergency care, humorous mishaps, mental health challenges, and the importance of community support. Specific episodes share wild stories like a horse rescue from railroad tracks, explosive abscess incidents, and experiences of compassion fatigue and burnout among veterinary professionals.
At Unhinged and On Call, we bring you the heart and humor of veterinary medicine—from the barnyard to the back of the clinic. Our hosts Dr. Chelsea Luedke and Trish Wilhelm, RVT are the perfect veterinary duo who take clinical care—and comedy—seriously. With decades of combined expertise in all aspects of veterinary medicine, we’re “on call” to deliver the real-deal insights in every episode.
Pet Parenting Q&A: Vet Advice on Insurance, Arthritis, Anxiety, and More. In this episode of ‘Unhinged and Oncall,’ Dr. Chelsea and Trish, a registered vet tech, introduce a new segment where pet parents send in their questions for real veterinary insight. They discuss various topics like the benefits of pet insurance, managing arthritis in pets, coping with pet anxiety, addressing cats urinating outside the litter box, and handling pet vomiting and diarrhea. The episode emphasizes the importance of professional veterinary guidance and introduces accessible ways for pet parents to seek help. They also promote the value of pet insurance and provide practical tips for everyday pet health concerns.
Have a question you want answered about your pet’s health? Email us at [email protected]!
00:00 Introduction to Unhinged and On Call
00:41 Launching the Q&A Section
02:22 Pet Insurance: Is It Worth It?
10:25 Managing Arthritis in Pets
21:01 Helping Pets with Anxiety
25:27 Addressing Litter Box Issues in Cats
27:07 Cat Litter Box Issues and Anxiety Solutions
28:48 Medical Reasons for Cat Litter Box Problems
31:01 Addressing Vomiting and Diarrhea in Dogs
41:55 Emergency Care and Telehealth for Pets
47:16 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Questions
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