The Animal Files Podcast
Do you believe animals are sentient beings? That they can feel emotions, pain, and stress? Animals communicate with us all the time, but many of us simply haven’t learned to understand them. We tend to only see the obvious, but that can lead to misunderstandings, behavior challenges, & health challenges. Caring for a companion animal can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging experiences in our lives. We aim to be a voice for animals and help them to thrive & not just survive in our human world. Our discussions and interviews range from stress in animals to safety, animal welfare to legal concerns, nutrition to communication, behaviors to travel, plus a whole lot more! Because stress affects our pets’ lives in so many ways, this aspect will be touched on in many of our episodes. We are not about being light, fluffy, and safe. We will be delving into areas that are not often talked about and helping you to take a deeper dive into the world of pet care. Our mission is to provide you with information, guidance, & possible choices you can make for the animals in your care while encouraging you to do your own research in order to make the most informed decisions. Each and every week, join Victoria Stigliano-Dzuban, an Animal Spirituality and Energy Facilitator, Animal Translator, and Integrative Energy Healing Practitioner, and Miranda de Haan, a Pet Care Safety Expert & an Animal Health Technologist, as they discuss various topics, interview other pet experts, and offer opportunities for personalized guidance to our community.
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Episodes
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In this episode we dive into the myths surrounding spaying & neutering your pet. We will break down some of the common ones out there and tell you a bit about why they are false.
Stay tuned for our next episode where we will talk about the risks AND the benefits for your animal.
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
In this special 3-part series, we will be going over all you need to know to keep you and your animals safe during this unprecedented time in history. This pandemic doesn't just effect the human world. It can greatly affect our animal's lives as well. From our companion animals to our working animals, it can have a deeply profound affect on their emotional and mental states as well.
Part 3 of our Bonus CV-19 Series: In this episode we bring this discussion of CV-19 and it's affects on our animals to a close as we talk about how this unprecedented time has affected and continues to affect the animals in our lives. We also go into some of the legal preparations that all pet owners should have in place just in case anything should happen to us. We end the discussion with how to slowly transition back into our "new normal" in a way that supports our animals emotional well being and helps to lessen their stress levels.
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
In this special 3-part series, we will be going over all you need to know to keep you and your animals safe during this unprecedented time in history. This pandemic doesn't just effect the human world. It can greatly affect our animal's lives as well. From our companion animals to our working animals, it can have a deeply profound affect on their emotional and mental states as well.
Part 2 of our Bonus CV-19 Series: In this episode we discuss CV-19 and it's affects on service and other working animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals.
These animals have very special jobs and just as our human jobs have been affected by the pandemic, so has theirs. The roles that these animals fill in our human world are essential, and we need to do whatever we can to protect them and their humans.
Resources:
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/coronovirus-covid-19-faq
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
In this special 3-part series, we will be going over all you need to know to keep you and your animals safe during this unprecedented time in history. This pandemic doesn't just effect the human world. It can greatly affect our animal's lives as well. From our companion animals to our working animals, it can have a deeply profound affect on their emotional and mental states as well.
This first episode is just a basic overview of the CDC protocols as well as some tips about what to do, if perhaps, you, a family member, or your animal tests positive. CV-19 is a zoonotic virus and can be transferred from human to animal. But even though there is very limited evidence that an animal can pass it to humans, we still want top make sure that precautions are taken to protect ALL family members.
Coming up:
• Part 2: CV-19 and it's affects on service and other working animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals.
• Part 3: CV-19 and it is affecting ALL animals on both an emotional and mental level.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
In this episode, we give you an overview of the important nutritional guidelines for cats, dogs, birds, and rabbits as well as the appropriate safety protocols for the different types of food options (wet, dry, and raw) so you can keep you and your animals healthy.
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Part 2 of our 2 part episode on the pet food industry and the different food options available on the market.
This week, we go a little bit deeper into those pet food options and help you to make the best choices for your animal, as well as, offer a bunch of information on the different types of diets available.
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
In this episode, we give an overview on the pet food industry and how to properly navigate the overwhelming amount of food that's on the market. We offer some guidelines and tips to choose the highest quality food that is best for you and your animals.
Show resources:
• The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Global Veterinary Community: Nutritional Guidelines
wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
In this episode we give you a good overview of canine nutrition. Although dogs are omnivores they still have specific dietary needs in order to maintain a healthy wellbeing and to thrive. We hope this will help you make the best choices for all stages of your canine friends... from puppies to seniors.
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Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
In this episode we go deep into the very unique nuances of feline nutrition. Cats have very specific nutritional needs to help them remain healthy and to thrive. We hope this will help you make the best choices for all stages of your cats... from kittens to seniors.Join the conversation in our brand new listener hub, The Animal Files Community on Facebook.
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For more in depth info on Feline Nutrition:
Check out => feline-nutrition.org
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
What are the important questions to ask when you start looking for a new vet for your animal companion?
What are some of the red flags to be aware of?
Have you stopped to consider what qualities are even important to you when making this important decision?
You don't want to miss Part 2 of our 2 part episode on Choosing the Right Vet.
We continue the conversation about some of the things to look for when finding the right veterinary clinic for you and your pets.
There is a lot to consider when choosing a vet for your animal and it is not a choice that should be made quickly and without deep consideration. Your animal, and you, deserve better.
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