Science, Tails & Truth
An evidence-based podcast exploring animal health, behavior, and advocacy through education, expert insight, and real conversations.
Got itchy pets? Don’t know if it is the right time to say ‘goodbye’? Dog not acting their usual high energy self? Cat seems to be anxious?
Tune into Speaking of Pets podcast!
From orthopedics to dental care. From caring for a senior cat to choosing the best litter. From compounded pharmaceuticals to how to best give a pill to a cat – Speaking of Pets podcast is here to help!
We host highly trained and educated guests and ask all the questions you forgot to ask at the veterinarian’s office. Tune in for science-based, vetted professionals, fun, and honest answers to your pet questions.
We are here for you.
This podcast began as a dream for Dr. Alice Novotny Jeromin, a board-certified doctor of veterinary medicine with a specialization in dermatology and allergy. She wanted to provide pet owners with accurate information so that they could be the best owners. In her private practice she was faced with owners who had misinformation in the care of their beloved pets. She saw a podcast as an opportunity to partner with her sister, Janet Novotny King, as an average pet owner, rescuer and lover to answer pet questions simply, with a sense of humor and most importantly, with top notch field experts.
Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologist and co-host of Speaking of Pets. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Alice brings trusted veterinary expertise and a passion for educating pet owners through clear, evidence-based guidance.
Co-host and pet owner provides perspective on Speaking of Pets. Janet brings
a lifelong love of animals, real-world pet experience, and the curiosity
to ask the questions pet owners want answered — all with warmth and humor.
Janet & Alice
We cover the topics that matter most to pet owners, including:
Speaking of Pets goes beyond clinical information. It’s about the deep bond we share with our animals — the joy, the worry, the questions, and sometimes the heartbreak.
Through honest conversations and real experiences, we celebrate the wins, acknowledge the challenges, and offer compassionate guidance through every stage of your pet’s life.
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Dr. Alice Jeromin and Janet Novotny King welcome back parasitology expert Dr. Christopher Lee to discuss the dangerous rise of New World Screwworm and
Ear infections are a common source of frustration for pet owners, but they aren’t always a one-time event. Dr. Emily Rothstein, a board-certified veterinary
Are you wondering how to care for your dog’s skin without causing irritation or dryness? In this ultimate pet bathing guide, host Janet Novotny
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