Doc Halligan Unleashed with Joey Villani

Today Doc and Joey chat with Victoria Shaffer @victorialilyshaffer about her involvement with Mutt Scouts.  She has a passion to help all the puppies and dogs that they rescue to find forever homes. The mission of Mutt Scouts is dedicated to helping homeless, abused, and abandoned dogs. They provide socialization, training, and medical care for each animal they save, no matter the cast. Be sure to visit our sponsors: Lucy Pet and EQyss Grooming Products. Stay tuned for IG live episodes in the near future @DocHalligan!

In this episode of Doc Halligan Unleashed with Joey Villani they answer two fan questions. The first one is about how to help a dog with lots of anxiety and the second question is an answer to whether Mega Colon issue can be helped without surgery.  Be sure to shop for your pet products through our sponsors Lucy Pet and EQyss Pet Supplies.

Dr. Talpalatsky joins Doc Halligan and Joey Villani to chat about what it means to be a new DVM during Covid times. Dr. Talpalatsky (a.k.a Dr. Rachel) was born and raised in San Diego, California. Dr. Rachel’s love for animals began at infancy, in the lap of her family’s gentle and loving Great Dane, and her passion progressed to competitive equine sports and a love for all creatures, big and small. We enjoy chatting with the newest member of the team at Marina Vet Center and learning what it takes to be a new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Doc Halligan and Captain Perea worked together in prosecuting people who were harming animals.  This topic is very difficult to listen to but it is important to contact your local authorities if you see anyone who is harming any animal.  In LA you can contact SPCA_LA for valuable resources. Perea is leading Animal Cruelty Investigations at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA), and he has had a career in law enforcement that spans more than 25 years, including a diverse background in the areas of patrol, investigative and specialized assignments with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, the San Diego Police Department, and the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA. In his current assignment, he oversees spcaLA’s Animal Cruelty Investigations, Disaster Animal Response Team, and is part of the organization’s Senior Management Team. Please honor our sponsors: Lucy Pet and EQyss Grooming Products.

Doc and Joey chat with Susan Divine Sholar who has worked in the pet industry for over 49 years. While Susan was grooming pet and show dogs she founded the International College of Pet Careers, a state-licensed, Veteran Approved and Homeland Security approved vocational school. After developing the AKC Groomer and Salon Safety Certification Program, she began traveling the country teaching the class to groomers at the pet industry trade shows. This class is now offered online and soon will have a page for pet owners to go and find an AKC Safety Certified groomer in their area for their pet's grooming needs. As the American Professional Pet Groomers Association begins to unite across the country you can check out their new website and stay tuned for new information. https://appga.org/.  Also be sure to shop with our sponsored for quality products: Lucy Pet Food, and EQyss Grooming Products.

Doc and Joey answer fan questions about the best way to get your pet into the Vet or Groomers, and the truth about giving supplements to your pets. For high-quality products be sure to visit our sponsors for your pet's food and grooming needs. Lucy Pet and EQyss Grooming products only use top-notch quality ingredients that will not harm your pets. 

Today Dallas Van Kempen, of Eqyss Grooming Products joins the podcast to chat about pet grooming products. Dallas talks about his Dad's passion for bringing a top-notch grooming product into the pet industry.  Dallas followed in his Dad's footsteps and continues growing the family business by working with scientists to create human-grade grooming products for all of our animal friends.  Doc and Joey have chosen the sponsors of this podcast based on what the products offer our pets and the impact that the quality of these brands has on the continued well-being of our pets. Please be sure to continue to make healthy choices for your pets by using Eqyss Grooming Products and Lucy Pet Food. If you want to watch the entire conversation you can tune in to our Youtube channel! Be sure to send us any pet-related questions to DocandJoeyUnleashed@gmail.com

In this episode, Doc and Joey meet with Dr. Rachel Jones.  Dr. Jones recently set up shop in Joshua Tree area and she is building a new pet and parent retreat under the desert skies.  She discusses how she got into various healing modalities about how they can help treat your pets. Be sure to visit our sponsors: Lucy Pet and Eqyss Grooming Products. The podcasts are also up on our Youtube Channel!

Once again Doc and Joey welcome Dr. Moss to the show.  Dr. Moss chats about the importance of keeping safe from your pets during Covid-19. What are the do's and don'ts and the myths about pets and covid-19.  They discuss how pets help us stay calm and how they actually need their own private spaces to help them stay calm.  They may become more anxious because we are around them more.  They discuss when it is appropriate to give your pet a sedative and how it works in their best interest.  Dr. Moss owns Marina Vet in Marina Del Ray, CA, and welcomes people to send him emails marinavet.com instead of googling a question that they may have about their pet. Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast, and send us questions: DocandJoeyUnleashed@gmail.com. Also, we choose our sponsors because they care about the quality of their products and what we put on or what our pets eat. Be sure to check them out: Lucy Pet and Eqyss Grooming Supply. 

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, therefore In this episode, Doc and Joey explain how important it is to get your pet's teeth cleaned. A fan asks if tooth additives help at all with dental health. Doc explains that if you are able to start early with brushing your pet's teeth it will save money and add years to your pet's life.  Brushing your pet's teeth in an older pet will require you to be creative, by taking a step-by-step approach, it is possible. Doc was finally able to brush her cat's teeth after slowly trying for 6 months.  The second question is about how to best select the right brush or comb for your dog.  Be sure to visit our sponsors: Lucy Pet and Eqyss Grooming Supplies. Sned your vet or grooming questions to DocandJoeyUnleashed@gmial.com

In this episode, Joey Herrick, owner of Lucy Pet Products, and The Lucy Pet Foundation join Doc Halligan and Joey to discuss the pet food market. What many people don't understand is that the FDA does not regulate dogs and cat food manufacturers.  There is a lot of dishonest marketing going on in the pet food marketplace. Joey encourages pet owners to call the pet food companies and ask the manufacturers about what formula they are using for the products.  Joey has a huge heart for animals and feels that he wants to give back however he can to them.  His Lucy Pet Foundation spays and neuters thousands of pets every year.  Lucy Pet food is the sponsor of this podcast because it stands behind the high-quality nutrition that every pet should be getting.

Doc H and Joey chat with old pal Jai Rodriguez. They reminise about when they all worked together on Animal Planet's, Groomer Has It!  Jai tells how he is keeping busy through the pandemic, his daily virtual Happy Hour, and a live online show every week, plus you can watch Jai on HBOMax's docu-series Equal. Doc and Joey also answer a fan's question about her senile dog and what you can do to help your aging pet. Sponsored by: EQyss Pet Products. 15% off with promo code: DOCH. IG: JaiRodriguez

Heidi Jo Markel, the CEO of Stop Poaching Now! talks with Doc and Joey about her passion to provide educational resources and spread awareness to ultimately seek an end to the illegal wildlife slaughter.  Be sure to check out the information and the Sip & Supper virtual fine art auction and gourmet meal event on November 28, 2020.  In this week's Medical Minute, Doc offers advice for when you may be looking to get a purebred dog, and what you should look into before purchasing one. Sponsor: EQyss Products, mention DOCH promo code for 15% off.

Veterinarian, Doc Halligan, and Celebrity Groomer Joey Villani talk with dog trainer Vladae Roytapel, "The Russian Dog Wizard". Vladae is internationally and nationally recognized as a dog trainer/behaviorist. Vladae is from Moldova which was part of the former Soviet Union. What is the best breed for you? Do your homework and you may be surprised at what you find out. Vladae doesn't give away all of his secrets but details 3-steps to help you train your dog. Sponsor: EQyss pet products. For 15% off enter promo code DOCH.

In this episode, Doc and Joey answer a listeners' question about her cat and hairballs. They then talk with Jarrod Moss, DVM about his veterinary experience, how he has learned new skills to help animals recovery more quickly, and ways to help people to save money by treating animals in his clinic instead of sending them off to a specialist.  He and Doc H work together at Marina Veterinary Center in Marina Del Ray, CA.  Visit our sponsor: EQyss and for 15% off enter promo code DOCH. Send in your questions to DocandJoeyUnleashed@gmail.com

Colin Taylor chats with Doc and Joey from the UK. Colin Taylor is one of the top groomers worldwide and has worked as a celebrity judge on Australia's Pooch Perfect, and currently is filming the show in England. They chat about how many dogs are now hybrid breeds, his opinion about owners who need to take care of their pets between grooming appointments, and the evolution of the grooming industry.  Doc's medical minute will help you save money down the line. When is the best time to spay or neuter your pets? Listen in and she will tell you. Sponsored by: EQyss products. Use promo code: DOCH for 15% off.

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Today Doc Halligan and Joey Villani talk with animal rights activist Judie Mancuso about her foundation Social Compassion in Legislation. (SCIL). The mission of SCIL is to save and protect animals in the wild, on the farm, or in our homes through public policy advocacy in California and beyond.  Judie talks about live markets in Ca and NY and how difficult and expensive it is to pass legislation. The Medical Minute from Doc reminds us that some of our favorite foods can cause lots of harm to our pets. Please be sure to listen, send in questions, and share the podcast. 

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Doc H and Joey Villani take questions from listeners.  Is your cat not using their litter box? Does your dog have bad breath? Doc chats about how important it is to have a clean litter box and that you should always have an extra litter box for every cat. They discuss what may be causing your dog's bad breath and the steps you can do to get their mouth clean.  This week's Medical Minute is not to be missed. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for the money-saving tip.  Sponsored by EQyss Grooming Products. Enter promo code: DOCH for 15% off your cart.

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This week the dog trainer to the stars, Brandon McMillian chats with us about his work on Shark Week, how he got involved with the Lucky Dog show, and his love for rescuing shelter dogs and training them for veterans. Follow Brandon on IG @animalbrandon and be sure to check out his Master Class Dog Training program. Sponsors: Eqyss.com for 15% off use promo code: DOCH

Today Lori Alan is the guest and she chats with Doc and Joey about her love for all animals, and how she became a famous Voiceover Actor. Lori shares funny stories about her dogs while living the single life in the Hollywood Hills. Topics today include pet insurance, 2nd opinions, and our favorite topic of how to deal with fleas. Doc H's medical minute today addresses the issue of Pica in animals. She will give you a top on what to do if you see your pet eating non-food items. Be sure to check out our sponsor, Eqyss Products for all of your pet cleaning supplies and mention 'DOCH' in the promo code for 15% off.

Lots packed into this episode! Doc and Joey chat with animal communicator Stacy Krafczyk. She gives tips to all pet owners on how to communicate with their pets. They also answer a listener's question about bathing her cat.  Don't miss the Medical Minute tip from Doc Halligan to help you save money on your vet bill. Sponsored by Eqyss Products, use promo code DOCH for 15% off.