Totally Pawsome Pod

This is an all animal podcast with an R rating for sex, cultural taboo, STDs, fish orgies, and an appropriate amount of cursing. Dr. Siperstein is a veterinarian and Melissa is a professional dog trainer - they have been working professionally with animals for over 30 years combined and have many stories that would get the Wild Kratts an FCC violation. Twice a month they will dive deep on a controversial subject in the animal world and wash it all down with a news story about animals that would make David Attenborough clutch some pearls. So, put the kids to bed, get a beverage of your choice, and listen to this animal podcast with an after-dark vibe. This is Totally Pawsome.

All Episodes

Totally Pawsome Pod

Yay, Chlamydia!

May 04, 2021 • Sip and Melissa • Season 1 • Episode 2

This week, Melissa talks about what everyone gets wrong about service dogs, emotional support animals and therapy dogs while Dr. Sip tells us about animal STDs.

*****
Resources for today's episode:

Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Animals (Melissa)
American's With Disabilities Act (ADA)
FAQ on the ADA
A downloadable poster/infographic from Project Canine:

Animal STDs (Dr. Sip)
https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/how-often-do-animals-get-stds

http://www.animalresearch.info/en/medical-advances/diseases-research/stis-sexually-transmitted-infections/

*****

Dr. Sip is a practicing veterinarian in and around Oakland/Berkeley, California. More about Dr. Sip and her veterinary work can be found here: DrSipVet.com/

Melissa can be heard on her other podcast, BewilderBeasts (safe for work and kids, unlike this show!) and at MelissaMcCueMcGrath.com

Find them on Twitter: @PawsomePod
Email your story ideas, comments and more: TotallyPawsomePod@Gmail.com