Animal Welfare and Amputation with Dr. Nancy Kay

About this episode

Dr. Nancy Kay discusses the challenges of animal welfare and the difficult decisions regarding amputation for pets.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #131: We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nancy Kay back to the show for an important discussion about animal welfare and the hard decisions pet owners face about amputation for their four legged friends. Dr. Kay is one of the first voices who taught us how important it is to advocate for our pets. So if you’ve ever walked into a vet clinic feeling overwhelmed or unsure what questions to ask, you’ll love this episode! Know what to think about when your vet recommends amput...

People in this episode

Host: Tripawds

Guest: Dr. Nancy Kay

Topics covered

• animal welfare
• amputation
• pet care
• veterinary advice
• pet advocacy

Keywords

• animal welfare
• amputation
• pet owners
• veterinary care
• pet advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tripawds

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