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    Bacteriophages or "phages" (viruses that infect bacteria) are some of the oldest and most ubiquitous organisms on the planet. Where antibiotics fail, phages are nature's way of evolving to fight new bacteria strains. Consumed unintentionally daily by humans and pets alike, phages offer individualized treatment for specific bacteria strains. But what about mass-market products for consumption? Are they economical? Any cons in bacteriophage usage? Dr. Alexander Sulakvelidze of Intralytix joins us to discuss.

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    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

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    Episode 24 | December 26, 2017

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    In today’s addition of Animal General with Dr. Mike Hutchinson, another question comes up regarding what over-the-counter products are safe to give to animals. Dr. Mike touches on topics like, what is okay to give to your house pets regarding narcotics and tells listeners to make sure to ask your veterinarian on what they believe would be the best products for your pets. Remember, Don’t Just Live and Let Live, Live and Help Live.

    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
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    In Episode 46 with Dr. Mike Hutchinson of Animal General, a question from a listener sparks discussion of blindness in dogs. Dr. Mike talks about what causes blindness in dogs and what to do when this occurs. Remember, Don’t Just Live and Let Live, Live and Help Live.

    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

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    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

    Episode 45 | Feb 28, 2019

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    Listener Questions, 5th Airing

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    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

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    Pet Food Recalls

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    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

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    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

    Episode 42 | Dec 20, 2018

    Listener Questions, 4th Airing

    Listener Questions, 4th Airing

    Welcome back to another episode of the Animal General Podcast with Dr. Mike Hutchinson. In this episode of Animal General, Dr. Mike answers two questions from listeners. To begin, he addresses a circumstance where a cat has had diarrhea for 19 weeks. The second question addresses the topic of lumps and whether or not all lumps on animals are cancerous. Thanks for listening and remember, don’t just Live and Let Live, Live and Help Live.

    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

    Episode 41 | Dec 13, 2018

    Grain-Free Dog Food - Additional Thoughts

    Grain-Free Dog Food - Additional Thoughts

    On this episode of Animal General, Dr. Mike revisits and answers questions on the topic of grain-free dog foods and the warnings that come with it. Remember, Don’t Just Live and Let Live, But Live and Help Live.

    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

    Episode 40 | Dec 6, 2018

    Winter With Pets

    Winter With Pets

    In this episode, Dr. Mike talks about the cold weather dangers with our pets. Veterinarians around the U.S. agree that our pets should be indoors when temperatures go down to around 40 degrees. Even with a fur coat, they shouldn’t get that cold. But what we know is that pets can get frostbite, just like we can, if you leave them outside. Especially on the tips of their ears. Sweaters are important to keep them warm. Dr. Mike always talks about what to do with your outdoor-living animals in this episode of Animal General.

    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

    Episode 39 | Nov 29, 2018

    Thanksgiving and Your Pets

    Thanksgiving and Your Pets

    Welcome back to another episode of the Animal General Podcast with Dr. Mike Hutchinson! Today, Dr. Mike talks about Thanksgiving (his favorite holiday of the year).  A very important time to make sure your pets are safe around the food and guests. Thanks for listening, and remember, Don’t Just Live and Let Live, Live and Help Live.

    If you have questions regarding your pet, please submit them to Dr. Mike’s website at drmikehutchinson.com and listen on the next episode to see if Dr. Mike answered your question.

    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The “Animal General Podcast” with Dr. Mike will navigate you through the world of pets with tips and tricks, time-tested veterinary medicine and new cutting-edge procedures. Join Dr. Mike Hutchinson to discuss all of your pet needs! From more complex topics like stem cells and regenerative medicine to simple solutions for ridding your pet of that nasty skunk smell... Find the answers - and how they translate to your own beloved pet!

    MISC NOTES
    * FOR ALL EMERGENCY VETERINARY ISSUES
    Please contact the Animal General Veterinary Hospital
    Ph 724-776-7930
    Email info@animalgeneral.net
    http://www.animalgeneral.net


    Episodes are archived are free to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers.

    Available to APPLE users on iTunes and the Podcasts application
    Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music
    Available to ALL users via Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, and http://drmikehutchinson.com/
    * SEARCH: “Animal General with Dr. Mike”

    SPECIAL THANK YOU to Carl Herkes of Data Innovations for the great website and logo design.
    Website: http://data-innovat.com/
    Comprehensive IT and Design Services
    Specializing in Small Business Infrastructure
    (Located in Orange County, CA)

    Animal General with Dr. Mike is exclusively managed and produced by Talent Network, Inc.

    Episode 38 | Nov 15, 2018