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Tails of Truth: The Truth about Veterinary Medicine

Tails of Truth: The Truth about Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Angie Krause, DVM CVA CCRT 68 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Tails of Truth is a podcast hosted by holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo. They discuss pet health, integrative treatments, and preventive care in a judgment-free, empathetic way. The show also tackles tough diagnoses and the emotional realities of pet parenting. It's aimed at both pet owners and veterinary professionals seeking grounded guidance.

Episodes

Just Us, Talking Life & a Plan for JoJo's Anxious Dog
Just Us, Talking Life & a Plan for JoJo's Anxious Dog Jul 24, 2026 1552 Tell Us What You ThinkIn this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo take a break from veterinary topics for an unscripted, personal catch up after two weeks apart. There's no agenda for this episode other than to give their listeners a peek into their lives. They talk through mutual, mostly unfounded worries about the podcast, chat dating and travels, and share real life updates inclu
Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Pills, Iodine, or Diet?
Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Pills, Iodine, or Diet? Jul 17, 2026 1305 Tell Us What You ThinkHyperthyroidism is one of the most common diseases veterinarians see in senior cats, but most cat parents don't know they have real options once a diagnosis comes in. In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo walk through the full picture: the symptoms that should prompt a T4 blood test, why the test is so straightforward compared to h
Senior Dog Had One Seizure? Here's What to Do
Senior Dog Had One Seizure? Here's What to Do Jul 10, 2026 1061 Tell Us What You ThinkWhen a senior dog has a single seizure, most pet parents end up in the emergency room the same night, and many walk out with a prescription for anti-convulsants before anyone's confirmed what caused it. In this episode, Dr. Angie Krause and JoJo unpack why that reflexive approach concerns Dr. Angie after treating six or seven senior dogs with new-onset seizures in just t
Does Woo-Woo Have a Place in Holistic Veterinary Medicine?
Does Woo-Woo Have a Place in Holistic Veterinary Medicine? Jul 3, 2026 1295 Tell Us What You ThinkDr. Angie and JoJo take a detour from clinical topics to explore the space where holistic veterinary medicine meets the metaphysical. From animal communicators and crystals to soul contracts and pet reincarnation, this episode is a candid, funny, and surprisingly moving conversation about everything science hasn't caught up to yet.Dr. Angie opens up about growing up in a
Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?
Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box? Jun 26, 2026 1035 Tell Us What You ThinkDr. Angie Krause and JoJo break down one of the most common and most misread cat health complaints: peeing outside the litter box. Your cat isn't plotting revenge. They're probably miserable.Whether it's feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), a stress response you never saw coming, or something more serious hiding underneath, Dr. Angie explains what's actually
Fleas, Ticks, Worms & Flies: Oh My
Fleas, Ticks, Worms & Flies: Oh My Jun 19, 2026 1517 Tell Us What You ThinkTurns out there's a lot of ick in tick and in flea, worm, and whatever a screwworm fly is doing, which is frankly worse than the name suggests.Dr. Angie and JoJo recorded this episode six weeks before New World Screwworm was confirmed in dogs in the US, but it seems more timely now than ever. In this episode they cover the parasites they see in practice, where pets pick
Scratch That: A Vet Dermatologist on Why There's Real Hope for Itchy Pets
Scratch That: A Vet Dermatologist on Why There's Real Hope for Itchy Pets Jun 12, 2026 2255 Tell Us What You ThinkIf your dog or cat has ever scratched incessantly and you're left feeling helpless, this one is for you. This week Dr. Angie and JoJo sat down with veterinary dermatologist Dr. Darin Dell of Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, the specialist Dr. Angie emails almost every week with her toughest itchy cases. Dr. Dell has a gift for taking a frustrating, confusing topic and making
We Pressed Record on Our Weekly Check-In: Vaccine Reactions, Neurodivergent Dogs, & Puppy Fever
We Pressed Record on Our Weekly Check-In: Vaccine Reactions, Neurodivergent Dogs, & Puppy Fever Jun 5, 2026 1472 Tell Us What You ThinkSome of the best Tails of Truth conversations happen before anything is planned, so this Friday Dr. Angie and JoJo just pressed record during their weekly check-in. Dr. Angie walks through a vaccine reaction she handled this week, the kind that looks fine in the room and then swells up an hour later, and the honest call she had to make about splitting vaccines. They get into
You're Not to Blame: A Veterinary Oncologist Gets Honest About Cancer in Pets
You're Not to Blame: A Veterinary Oncologist Gets Honest About Cancer in Pets May 29, 2026 1740 Tell Us What You ThinkYour pet just got a cancer diagnosis. Your first instinct is to wonder what you did wrong.Dr. Brooke Fowler, veterinary oncologist at Veterinary Cancer Services in Boulder, CO, is here for that conversation. The honest answer is: we don't fully know what causes cancer in pets. Genetics, aging, and biology are doing most of the work and the guilt most pet parents carry is
Thick Skin Required: Burned Out, Rude People, and Still Showing Up
Thick Skin Required: Burned Out, Rude People, and Still Showing Up May 22, 2026 1351 Tell Us What You ThinkThis week's episode is an honest, unfiltered vent session from two people who had a rough week in veterinary medicine and decided to record it. Dr. Angie and JoJo — both sick, both on their second or third round of antibiotics — talk about the client who announced to the lobby that Dr. Angie was a terrible veterinarian, the YouTube commenter who said they need empathy tr
Gut to Butt: The Anal Gland Episode
Gut to Butt: The Anal Gland Episode May 15, 2026 889 Tell Us What You ThinkNobody puts "anal glands" on their list of things to learn about when they get a pet. Then your dog scoots across the carpet,licks incessently during the night, or your cat leaves a mystery smell on the couch cushion, and suddenly it's the only thing on your mind.In this episode, Dr. Angie and JoJo get into all of it: what anal glands actually are, why chronic
One Year, 57 Episodes, and What We've Learned Along the Way
One Year, 57 Episodes, and What We've Learned Along the Way May 8, 2026 1520 Tell Us What You ThinkIt's been one full year and 57 episodes of Tails of Truth, and Dr. Angie and JoJo are taking a minute to sit in it. In this episode, they look back at their favorite moments, the episodes that hit hardest, and a few things they've genuinely changed their minds about along the way. From pet insurance skepticism to the Lepto vaccine, from raw food hand washing habits

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