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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In this conversation, Dr. Cliff Redford discusses two main topics. First, he talks about the trend of regular veterinarians sending all radiographs to specialists for analysis, even when it may not be necessary. He shares his concerns about this practice and emphasizes the importance of veterinarians being able to interpret radiographs themselves. Second, he discusses the Lone Star tick, which can cause an allergy to mammalian meat known as alpha-gal syndrome. He explains the symptoms and implications of this allergy and highlights the need for prompt removal of ticks to prevent diseases like Lyme disease.

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In this episode, Dr. Cliff answers viewer questions and shares a story about an American bullfrog. Dr. Cliff discusses topics such as supplements for thyroid health, calming solutions for anxious pets, and removing hair from a dog's ears. He also addresses motion sickness in dogs and the importance of keeping ears clean after swimming.

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Dr. Cliff Redford shares some personal anecdotes and rants in this bonus episode while driving back from Shades of Hope. He talks about his brother's birthday, his new wireless microphones, and his frustration with finding the right cable. He then discusses his recent experiences at Shades of Hope, including working with students and performing orthopedic surgeries on a squirrel and a raven.

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In this episode, Dr. Cliff introduces his podcast and discusses the zombie raccoon apocalypse. He explains that raccoons infected with the distemper virus exhibit unusual behavior, such as being active during the day and approaching humans without fear. He emphasizes the importance of reporting and euthanizing infected raccoons to prevent the spread of the disease. Dr. Cliff also answers a listener's question about cat food and diabetes, recommending a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. He concludes with a random rant about doctors prescribing medication without considering lifestyle changes.

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Dr. Cliff shares his experiences volunteering at Shades of Hope, a wildlife rehabilitation center. He discusses the various cases he encountered, including eye conditions in birds, a baby groundhog with a parasite, a fawn with a neck wound, and a coyote with multiple injuries. Dr. Cliff emphasizes the importance of euthanasia in relieving suffering and discusses the decision-making process involved. He also highlights the value of teaching and inspiring future veterinarians through hands-on experiences.

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