Feces and Laughter

Send us a text Is your feathered friend stuck on a seed diet? In this episode, we’re talking all about Lafeber’s Bird Diet Conversion Kits and how they make transitioning to a balanced, nutritious diet easier. We’ll break down why diet changes are important, how to introduce new foods, and share tips to keep your bird happy and healthy during the switch. Whether you have a pi

Send us a text Bladder stones: tiny troublemakers or massive nightmares? Try HUNDREDS of them packed into one small pup! In this episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about bladder stones—what they are, how they form, and why they can turn into a serious medical emergency. We’ll walk you through a real case where we removed hundreds of stones, from grains o

Send us a text Is your cat waging a pee war on your furniture? Straining in the litter box? Leaving you mysterious (and unwelcome) puddles? They might be dealing with Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)—a frustrating, stress-induced bladder condition with no clear cause but plenty of ways to manage it. In this episode, we break down what FIC is, why it happens, and what you can do t

Send us a text Love those adorable squishy-faced pups? So do we! But behind the cute snorts and snores, many brachycephalic breeds - like Bulldogs, Pugs, and Boston Terriers - struggle with serious breathing issues. In this episode, we’re breaking down Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), the signs to watch for, and how surgery can be life-changing. If your pup soun

Send us a text Ever wonder what your vet tech is actually doing behind the scenes? (Spoiler: it’s a lot more than just holding your pet during exams.) This week, we’re hanging out with Cecily, RVT since 2016 and total badass in the veterinary world, to dive into what it really means to be a Registered Veterinary Technician. From monitoring anesthesia to running labs and wrangli

Send us a text This week, we’re putting ourselves through the ultimate veterinary Would You Rather - and it gets weird. From the stuff of clinic nightmares to choices no sane person should ever have to make, we’re debating the most unhinged scenarios imaginable. Tune in and play along - if you dare! Stay in the loop with Dr. Olson and Amanda’s adventures beyond the mic! Join

Send us a text The internet has spoken - and apparently, prairie dog anatomy has broken some brains. Our viral video featuring a prairie dog’s trilobate perianal scent gland (yeah, that thing) has racked up over a million views, and the comments? Absolute gold. From wild guesses to hilariously unhinged takes, we’re diving into the best (and worst) of the comment section. Join u

Send us a text VMX has been an absolute whirlwind of excitement, inspiration, and nonstop energy - and we’re here to break it all down! This week, we’re joined by Dr. Kate Janczak to chat about pet acupuncture and other advanced medical options to explore. Grab your headphones and join us for all the VMX chaos, laughs, and surprises. You won’t want to miss this one! Stay in t

Send us a text VMX has been an absolute whirlwind of excitement, inspiration, and nonstop energy - and we’re here to break it all down! This week, we’re joined by Dr. Kate Janczak to chat about the highlights of the conference so far, our biggest takeaways, and a HUGE milestone for Feces and Laughter: over 1,000 downloads (and climbing)! But that’s not all - stick around unti

Send us a text Get ready, because this week’s episode is absolutely wild! We had the honor of sitting down with none other than Dr. Dan Johnson—founder of Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh, NC, professor, international lecturer, and all-around exotic animal expert. Dr. Dan is truly the GOAT when it comes to exotic veterinary medicine, and he joined us to dive deep into th