S6E15 - Understanding Common Dog Surgeries with Dr. Terry Fossum
In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, host Brittany chats with Dr. Terry Fossum, a renowned veterinary surgeon with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Fossum covers common dog surgeries like soft tissue surgery, spaying and neutering, and cruciate ligament repair. Learn when your dog might need surgery, the importance of specialized care, and post-op tips for a smooth recovery. Whether you're an experienced dog owner or new to pet care, this episode offers valuable insights to keep your furry friend healthy and happy.
Tune in for tips on preventing dental disease, foreign body ingestion, and breed-specific surgical needs.
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About Dr. Terry Fossum:
Dr. Fossum is a world-renowned board-certified veterinary surgeon, author of the best-selling textbook Small Animal Surgery (in its 5th edition), and a serial entrepreneur. Her textbook has been translated into over a dozen languages.
Dr Fossum’s background includes more than 35 years of educating veterinarians and pet-owners regarding diseases of companion animals. She has given over 1000 invited lectures to veterinarians throughout the world and is has served as the keynote speaker at some of these meetings. She has been honored with numerous awards, including Distinguished Alumni and Continuing Educator of the Year.
Dr. Fossum is the CEO and Founder of Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care and CEO and President of Phoenix Animal Wellness. These companies are developing and commercializing safe, efficacious, and reliable wellness products for pets and livestock. She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Veterinary Intelligent Solutions, which is developing AI solutions for veterinary medicine.
Dr. Fossum has served as the principal investigator for over 30 million dollars in research funding from industry and the federal government. In 2018 she was the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Energy, developing STEM initiatives for the DOE. She is also the founder and former Director and Executive Director of the Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS), a 60-million-dollar venture at Texas A&M University which promotes public-private partnerships to speed the development of medical devices and drugs.
In addition to her textbook which is considered to be the bible of veterinary surgery, Dr. Fossum has over 100 publications and numerous book chapters to her credit.
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As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian.
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