podcast: Zoonoses: learn about the diseases that can affect your pets and you.

Summary

The podcast "Zoonoses" addresses diseases that are transmissible between animals and humans, known as zoonoses. The hosts, Lucas and Mariana, discuss diseases such as rabies, leptospirosis and toxoplasmosis, explaining their modes of transmission, symptoms and preventive measures. They emphasize the importance of vaccinating pets, environmental hygiene and regular veterinary check-ups to protect the health of animals and people.

Podcast The history of cats and dogs: who domesticated who?

Summary

The podcast discusses the domestication of cats and dogs, exploring the differences in their processes. Dogs, domesticated 15 to 40 thousand years ago, were actively selected by humans for useful traits, becoming dependent. Cats, in turn, approached humans about 9 thousand years ago, in search of food, in a more independent relationship. The discussion considers whether humans domesticated animals or vice versa, concluding that coexistence is mutually beneficial. The podcast ends with interesting facts about communication between humans and pets.

Podcast: Dog Castration: Everything You Need to Know.

Summary

The podcast discusses dog castration, covering everything from the procedure itself – surgical removal of the reproductive organs – to pre- and post-operative care. The benefits of castration are explored, such as disease prevention and reduction of undesirable behaviors, in addition to demystifying popular beliefs about weight gain and personality changes. The importance of a veterinary consultation to assess the need and ideal time for castration is emphatically highlighted. Finally, the podcast encourages castration as an act of care and love for animals.