VitalPet Podcast: The Dog & Cat Health Academy

About VitalPet Podcast: The Dog & Cat Health Academy

The Dog Health Academy is the official VitalPet Podcast dedicated to helping dog owners make informed decisions through prevention, organization, and trusted veterinary education. Each episode explores practical topics that every dog owner should understand, including vaccinations, common symptoms, medications, nutrition, puppy care, senior dog health, preventive care, veterinary visits, and the role of modern technology in pet healthcare. Our mission is simple: help you become a more confident, informed, and responsible pet owner by providing clear, easy-to-understand educational conversati

Publisher

VitalPet

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2026

Latest episode

20 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

339 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Great Dane Health Checklist | Lifetime Care & Warning Signs | Dog Health Academy S34E10

   Download App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitalpet.vitalpet&referrer=utm_source%3Dyoutube%26utm_medium%3Dorganic_video%26utm_campaign%3Ddog_health_academy (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitalpet.vitalpet&referrer=utm_source%3Dyoutube%26utm_medium%3Dorganic_video%26utm_campaign%3Ddog_health_academy) What should a Great Dane owner monitor every day, check regularly, record for future comparison, discuss with a veterinarian, and recognize as a possible emergency? In Episode 10 and the final chapter of the Great Dane Health Academy, we organize the complete season into one practical lifetime health checklist covering puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, senior care, preventive planning, and emergency awareness. You’ll learn how to monitor appetite, drinking, urination, stool, sleep, behavior, exercise recovery, breathing, movement, body condition, muscle, skin, eyes, ears, teeth, paws, nails, lumps, and tail injuries. The episode explains why knowing your individual Great Dane’s normal patterns is more useful than memorizing a list of diseases. Small changes in gait, breathing, appetite, weight, muscle, recovery, sleep, or handling tolerance may become meaningful when tracked over time. We also review Great Dane nutrition, controlled puppy growth, healthy weight, exercise, orthopedic care, neurologic warning signs, dilated cardiomyopathy awareness, resting breathing observations, cancer and osteosarcoma concerns, dental prevention, vaccination, parasite control, medication records, supplements, screening, and family history. Major attention is given to gastric dilatation-volvulus, or GDV. Repeated unproductive retching, severe restlessness, drooling, abdominal pain, abdominal swelling or tightness, weakness, or collapse require immediate emergency veterinary care. A previous gastropexy does not make future abdominal distress harmless. Discover how to organize veterinary reports, weight trends, movement videos, lump photographs, cardiac findings, screening results, medication lists, microchip information, insurance details, emergency contacts, vehicle access, and transport plans. The episode also explains how care priorities evolve from controlled puppy growth and adolescent manners to adult prevention, senior mobility, pain awareness, home adaptation, quality-of-life monitoring, and compassionate end-of-life planning. A Great Dane health checklist is not designed to create constant worry or encourage home diagnosis. It creates familiarity, preparation, and a clearer way to communicate meaningful changes to veterinary professionals. This final episode brings together the complete Great Dane season: history, puppy development, nutrition, exercise, health problems, training, prevention, senior care, daily life, and lifelong health management. This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you’re concerned about your dog’s health, always consult your veterinarian. Great Dane health checklist, Great Dane lifetime care, Great Dane care guide, how to keep a Great Dane healthy, Great Dane daily health check, Great Dane warning signs, Great Dane emergency signs, Great Dane bloat symptoms, Great Dane GDV emergency, Great Dane gastropexy, Great Dane heart disease signs, Great Dane dilated cardiomyopathy, Great Dane resting breathing, Great Dane limping, Great Dane arthritis, Great Dane hip dysplasia, Great Dane wobblers syndrome, Great Dane dragging back feet, Great Dane osteosarcoma, Great Dane bone cancer, Great Dane lump check, Great Dane healthy weight, Great Dane body condition, Great Dane muscle loss, Great Dane dental care, Great Dane eye problems, Great Dane ear care, Great Dane paw care, Great Dane nail care, Great Dane vaccines, Great Dane parasite prevention, Great Dane health screening, Great Dane senior care, Great Dane quality of life, Great Dane veterinary records, Dog Health Academy, VitalPet Podcast Hashtags: #GreatDane #GreatDaneHealth #GreatDaneChecklist #DogHealth #GreatDaneGDV #GentleGiant #GiantBreed #GreatDaneLife #VitalPet #DogHealthAcademy

2. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Great Dane Living Guide | Home, Family & Daily Life | Dog Health Academy S34E9

   Download App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitalpet.vitalpet&referrer=utm_source%3Dyoutube%26utm_medium%3Dorganic_video%26utm_campaign%3Ddog_health_academy (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitalpet.vitalpet&referrer=utm_source%3Dyoutube%26utm_medium%3Dorganic_video%26utm_campaign%3Ddog_health_academy) Living with a Great Dane means organizing everyday life around an affectionate, sensitive companion whose body, voice, food requirements, transport needs, medical risks, and physical presence are all unusually large. In Episode 9 of the Great Dane Health Academy, we explore what sharing a home, family, schedule, vehicle, budget, and long-term future with this famous gentle giant is really like. You’ll learn whether Great Danes can live successfully in apartments, how much indoor space they need, why a large garden does not replace walks or family involvement, and how elevators, stairs, narrow doorways, flooring, beds, furniture, ramps, toilet access, and emergency evacuation affect housing suitability. The episode explains daily life with children, babies, teenagers, older adults, other dogs, small dogs, cats, small animals, visitors, delivery workers, dog walkers, sitters, and working owners. We also discuss leaning, jumping, door rushing, barking, counter surfing, food storage, deep water bowls, drool, shedding, cleaning, protected rest, time-alone preparation, and separation-related distress. Discover why the Great Dane’s calm adult reputation does not make ownership simple, why a friendly dog can still knock someone over accidentally, and why a dog that fits comfortably in a vehicle as a puppy may quickly outgrow it. You’ll also learn about food and equipment costs, veterinary expenses, medication costs, pet insurance, emergency savings, travel, hotels, boarding, heat, cold, renting, home ownership, responsible breeders, rescue dogs, rehoming, senior accessibility, and the emotional reality of the breed’s shorter average lifespan. A Great Dane can live successfully in many types of homes when the household plans for the complete adult and senior dog—not only the manageable puppy, elegant appearance, or gentle-giant reputation. The best home is not necessarily the largest one. It is the home with enough space, time, money, transport, training, health preparation, and adaptability to support an enormous dog throughout every stage of life. This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you’re concerned about your dog’s health, always consult your veterinarian. living with a Great Dane, Great Dane living guide, Great Dane daily life, can Great Danes live in apartments, Great Dane apartment dog, how much space does a Great Dane need, do Great Danes need a garden, Great Dane house setup, Great Dane bed size, Great Dane stairs, Great Dane slippery floors, Great Dane ramp, are Great Danes good family dogs, Great Danes with children, Great Danes with babies, Great Danes with small dogs, Great Danes with cats, can Great Danes be left alone, Great Dane separation anxiety, do Great Danes bark a lot, do Great Danes drool a lot, do Great Danes shed, Great Dane cleaning, Great Dane counter surfing, Great Dane food cost, how expensive is a Great Dane, Great Dane pet insurance, Great Dane car, traveling with a Great Dane, Great Dane boarding, Great Dane heat tolerance, Great Dane first-time owner, Great Dane breeder, rescue Great Dane, Great Dane lifespan, Dog Health Academy, VitalPet Podcast Hashtags: #GreatDane #LivingWithAGreatDane #GentleGiant #GreatDaneLife #GreatDaneFamily #GiantBreed #DogOwnership #GreatDaneHealth #VitalPet #DogHealthAcademy

3. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Great Dane Senior Care | Mobility, Heart & Healthy Aging | Dog Health Academy S34E8

   Download App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitalpet.vitalpet&referrer=utm_source%3Dyoutube%26utm_medium%3Dorganic_video%26utm_campaign%3Ddog_health_academy (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitalpet.vitalpet&referrer=utm_source%3Dyoutube%26utm_medium%3Dorganic_video%26utm_campaign%3Ddog_health_academy) An older Great Dane may still brighten at the sound of a leash, follow familiar family routines, enjoy food, watch the neighborhood, and seek close companionship—even while rising, walking, sleeping, hearing, seeing, and recovering begin to change. In Episode 8 of the Great Dane Health Academy, we explore how to preserve mobility, comfort, muscle, confidence, emotional security, and quality of life throughout the breed’s senior years. You’ll learn why there is no single birthday when every Great Dane becomes senior, how adult health baselines help reveal gradual change, and why slowing down should never automatically be dismissed as normal aging. The episode explains senior weight gain, unintended weight loss, hidden muscle loss, sarcopenia, arthritis, hip and joint pain, neck and spinal problems, wobblers syndrome awareness, paw dragging, weakness, poor coordination, and recognizing pain in a dog that may never cry. We also discuss dilated cardiomyopathy, exercise intolerance, resting breathing changes, coughing, fainting, collapse, cancer awareness, osteosarcoma, persistent lameness, growing lumps, and emergency warning signs. Discover how shorter walks, stable flooring, supportive beds, ramps, safer vehicle access, controlled stairs, improved lighting, hand signals, adapted grooming, and more frequent toilet opportunities can preserve participation without forcing past performance. You’ll also learn about senior nutrition, hydration, increased thirst, urination changes, house-soiling, dental pain despite a strong appetite, digestive changes, skin and pressure areas, paws, nails, medication records, supplements, nighttime pacing, anxiety, sensory loss, and canine cognitive dysfunction. The episode also provides a compassionate framework for monitoring quality of life, recognizing the activities an older Great Dane still values, and discussing end-of-life care before an emergency removes the opportunity for thoughtful decisions. Senior care is not only about measuring what a Great Dane can no longer do. It is about protecting comfort, dignity, connection, and meaningful participation for as long as possible. This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you’re concerned about your dog’s health, always consult your veterinarian. Great Dane senior care, senior Great Dane care guide, old Great Dane care, when is a Great Dane considered senior, senior Great Dane slowing down, old Great Dane struggling to stand, Great Dane mobility problems, senior Great Dane arthritis, Great Dane hip pain, Great Dane wobblers syndrome, Great Dane dragging back feet, Great Dane paw knuckling, senior Great Dane muscle loss, Great Dane sarcopenia, old Great Dane losing weight, senior Great Dane exercise, Great Dane slippery floors, Great Dane ramp, senior Great Dane heart problems, Great Dane dilated cardiomyopathy, old Great Dane coughing, Great Dane collapse, Great Dane osteosarcoma, senior Great Dane limping, old Great Dane pacing at night, Great Dane dementia, senior Great Dane house accidents, senior Great Dane dental care, senior Great Dane nutrition, Great Dane quality of life, Great Dane end-of-life care, Great Dane emergency signs, Dog Health Academy, VitalPet Podcast Hashtags: #GreatDane #SeniorGreatDane #GreatDaneHealth #SeniorDogCare #DogMobility #HealthyAging #GentleGiant #GreatDaneLife #VitalPet #DogHealthAcademy

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