In The Vet's Office with Dr. Josie Horchak

Amy Brown: Doggie Mushroom Trips, A Mysterious Bird Death & Dryer Dangers

This week, Dr. Josie Horchak makes a house call to Bobby Bones Show radio personality and podcast host Amy Brown for a heartfelt and hilarious episode. Amy opens up about her late parakeet, Chris Hemsworth, who may have met an untimely end due to scented incense. Dr. Josie weighs in and offers some clarity (and comfort) about birds’ sensitive respiratory systems. They also discuss a mysterious golf ball-sized lump on Amy's rescue dog Kara—could it be cancerous?—and the time Kara accidentally indulged in mushroom-infused chocolate and took the nap of a lifetime. Plus, Dr. Josie delivers a serious warning about cats and clothes dryers after hearing about Amy's cat Maggie’s recent obsession with curling up inside. In her Case of the Week, Dr. Josie tells the incredible true story of Valerie the dachshund, who disappeared on Kangaroo Island and was found over a year later—healthy and possibly raised by dingos. Finally, don’t miss this week’s Paw & Order segment, where Dr. Josie shares essential pet care reminders, including why age isn’t a reason to skip necessary procedures, and the importance of sunscreen for your sun-loving, hairless-bellied pups. This episode is packed with real-life pet drama, laugh-out-loud moments, and lifesaving advice every animal lover needs. 🐾 See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Making The Decision To Put My Dog Down

This is a very personal episode of In The Vet's Office because I recently had to make the extremely difficult decision to put my dog Biggie down. This episode, my husband Cody joins me and we talk about rescuing Biggie -- which actually led to one of our biggest fights. We talk about his crazy backstory before we got him, our favorite memories with Biggie, his diagnosis with heart failure which led us to have to make an impossible decision and his final moments. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Wild Stories From The O.R. with Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Marta Agrodnia

This week on In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak is joined by board-certified veterinary surgeon Dr. Marta Agrodnia for an unforgettable deep dive into some of the most intense cases in her surgical career. From removing a 12-pound tumor from a Labrador’s chest that was crushing his esophagus, to diagnosing a football-sized adrenal tumor in a 170-pound bloated Great Dane—Dr. Agrodnia shares how both dogs went on to beat cancer. They discuss the most common surgeries she performs, including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), the canine equivalent of ACL surgery. You’ll also hear about cutting-edge treatments for arthritis like Synovetin joint injections, and complex soft tissue surgeries involving mast cell tumors and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Agrodnia also shares a rare and fascinating case involving a monkey with a cancerous arm mass, and the surprising similarities between monkey and human blood supply that made the procedure especially challenging. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Horchak and Dr. Agrodnia explore the emotional realities of veterinary care—including how they respond to the question they hear so often: “What would you do if this was your pet?” This episode is packed with insight, heart, and extraordinary stories that will forever change the way you see the vet’s office. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Victoria Fuller: Cat Prozac, Doggie Dating Apps & Torn ACLs

This week on In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak is joined by reality TV favorite Victoria Fuller for a chat about life with her fur family. Victoria opens up about her diva Tortie cat, Miss Ma’am, who’s been staging a bathroom rebellion. Dr. Josie gets to the bottom of what might be causing the litterbox boycott, from texture preferences to feline stress—and yes, cat Prozac is on the table. Victoria also shares about her father/son Labrador duo Buxton & Cash. She spills the story of how she has a doggie dating app to thank for Cash and his siblings. While the entire litter found loving homes, one adopter took in three siblings—and now they're in behavioral chaos. Dr. Josie explains why bringing home littermates is rarely a good idea and offers tips for untangling bad habits. Plus, hear about Buxton’s recent ACL surgery and why Dr. Josie warns that a second tear might be looming. In this week’s "Case of the Week," Dr. Josie shares the wild (and dangerous) tale of a dog who ate raw bread dough. And don't miss her "Paw & Order" list—the top things she’d never do with her own pets. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dog Anxiety Decoded: Expert Tips from Animal Trainer Nikki Varva

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak welcomes back fan-favorite guest Nikki Varva, expert dog trainer and founder of Always Training K9s. Together, they take a deep dive into the often misunderstood world of canine anxiety, exploring not just how it shows up—from subtle cues to more serious behavioral issues—but also what you can do to help. Josie and Nikki discuss practical strategies including crate training, tethering, and setting healthy boundaries, all of which can support a dog’s ability to self-soothe and feel secure. They also unpack common indicators of stress that may surprise even experienced pet parents, and share tools for managing separation anxiety with compassion and consistency. Whether you're raising a new puppy or supporting an anxious adult dog, this episode is full of real-world advice and actionable tips to help your canine companion find calm in a chaotic world. Don’t miss this insightful and heartwarming conversation! 🐾 See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.