The Expert Vet™

Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, is The Expert Vet! This show is for dog and cat owners as well as vet techs and other veterinarians, who need help diagnosing, understanding and treating complicated medical conditions and nutrition issues. The show offers detailed explanations of medical conditions and Dr. Donna’s opinion about chronic, complicated or unusual problems, advice about pain management, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and even how to avoid unnecessary vaccinations. Dr. Donna Spector is a board-certified veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who is also an active member of the Association of Holistic Veterinarians, knowledgeable about traditional Western medicine as well as alternative therapies and points of view. Dr. Donna is widely recognized for her role as consulting veterinarian and her widely-quoted dog and cat health advice in print and on radio. Dr. Donna practices Internal Medicine in the Northern Chicago area.


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10 Tips to Prevent Bloat

The Expert Vet (01-02-2017) #5065: Top 10 tips to prevent bloat — the deadly intestinal condition that affects giant breed dogs and those with deep chests. Dr. Donna describes the warning signs of bloat and gives suggestions of ways to lower your dog’s risk factors and tips on prevention (spoiler alert: elevated feeders are actually a contributing factor to bloat occurring in large breed dogs!)