Dr. Cliff Redford shares his frustration and anger about the practice of declawing and removing canine teeth from raccoons that are kept as pets. He discusses his personal experience with cat declawing and the negative effects it can have on cats. He highlights the ethical and medical reasons why declawing raccoons is even worse than declawing cats. Dr. Redford also discusses the legalities of owning raccoons as pets and the risks associated with it, such as Baylisascaris and rabies. He calls for education, advocacy, and pressure on veterinarians to stop this practice.

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Dr. Scott discusses his work with International Veterinary Volunteer Opportunities (IVVO) in Ecuador and Australia, where he organizes spay/neuter campaigns to address the stray dog population. He shares the impact these campaigns have had on the communities, the bonding experience for his staff, and the unexpected benefits of attracting new team members. Dr. Scott also talks about the challenges and rewards of working in resource-limited settings, the importance of perspective, and his plans for IVVO.

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In this conversation, Dr. Cliff Redford interviews Krystal from Speaking of Wildlife, a wildlife sanctuary that focuses on education. They discuss Krystal's journey into wildlife rehabilitation and the challenges of working with wild animals. They also talk about specific cases they encountered, including a red-tailed hawk with a fractured femur and a skunk with a swollen leg. Krystal shares her experiences working with education animals like a bobcat and a timber wolf. The conversation highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and the rewarding aspects of working with animals.
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