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Tails of Truth: The Truth about Veterinary Medicine
Welcome to Tails of Truth, the podcast where holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and her co-host, veterinary nurse JoJo, bring you candid, light-hearted conversations about pet health, veterinary medicine, and everything in-between. Whether you're a pet parent or a veterinary professional, this is your judgment-free space for real answers, practical problem-solving, and the kind of grounded guidance that helps you advocate confidently for the animals you love.
From integrative treatments and preventive care to hot-button topics, tough diagnoses, and the emotional reality of pet parenting, we cover it all with clinical expertise, empathy, open minds, and curiosity. This show takes the discussion beyond the exam room and elevates the way we care for animals.
Make yourself a cup of tea and press play. This is the kind of exchange you'd want to have with a trusted friend who just happens to be a veterinarian. We're so glad you're here!
Episodes
57 episodes
One Year, 57 Episodes, and What We've Learned Along the Way
It'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 cha...
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We Asked AI About a Sick Cat. Here's What It Got Wrong (and Right)
We're not here to shame you for Googling your pet's symptoms, or researching with AI, at 2 a.m. We've done it too.This week, Dr. Angie and JoJo get real about AI and pet health advice and what it gets right, where it dangerously misses, ...
We Need to Talk About Anesthesia-Free Dentals for Pets
We need to talk about anesthesia-free dentistry because it is marketed everywhere and a lot of loving pet parents are spending real money on something that mostly just makes teeth look pretty.In this episode, Dr. Angie and JoJo break dow...
Is My Pet Safe Under Anesthesia? What to Ask & What to Expect
Fear of anesthesia is one of the most common concerns I hear from pet parents and it makes complete sense. In this episode, JoJo and I have an honest, reassuring conversation about what modern anesthesia actually looks like, what your vet...
Diarrhea, An Ear Mystery, Heartworm & The ER Did What Now?
Real cases. Real talk. This week Dr. Angie pulls back the curtain on what actually came through her exam room door and what it's like to be an integrative veterinarian who cares deeply for her patients.A heartworm positive dog arrives fr...
The Rabies Vaccine Recall: What Pet Parents Need to Know
We're recording this one still getting over being sick because this feels important. A rabies vaccine recall affecting dogs, cats, and ferrets has left pet parents across the country with an unexpected problem: a vaccine their pet already recei...
The Truth About Rehoming and Responsible Breeding
Rehoming a pet is one of the most judged decisions a pet parent can make, and this week Dr. Angie and JoJo are naming that out loud. Both have rehomed animals they loved. Both have watched clients stay in unsafe, unsustainable situations becaus...
Why Your Vet Hasn't Called You Back and the Weight They May Be Carrying
In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie gets honest — really honest — about the things that have been weighing on her lately. Missed callbacks, overflowing inboxes, cases that didn't go the way she hoped, and the quiet emotional toll...
Where You Fill Your Pet's Prescription Actually Matters. Here's Why.
We're going there. Pet pharmacies, the topic Dr. Angie and JoJo have feelings about.In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie pulls back the curtain on something that happens behind the scenes at your vet clinic every single day: the ...
Your Pet Deserves a Specialist and Here's How to Ask for One
In this episode of Tails of Truth, we welcome our first guest: Dr. Kenneth Pierce, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and founder of VESPECON.Dr. Pierce joins us to talk about a...
Novel vs. Hydrolyzed Protein for Itchy Dogs & Vomiting Cats
If your veterinarian has ever told you to “try a novel protein diet” or mentioned a hydrolyzed protein food, and you left wondering what that actually means this episode is for you.In this episode of Tails of Truth, we br...
Holistic and Pharmaceutical Options for Anxious Dogs
Anxiety in dogs is far more common than most people realize and it’s often undertreated. In fact, some recent studies suggest that up to 75% of dogs exhibit at least one anxious behavior. Yet anxiety is rarely the primary focus during routine v...
When Families Are Detained: What Happens to Their Pets?
In this short but powerful episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo step into a hard conversation — not about politics, but about community and compassion.Across the United States, families are being detained during immigra...
Questions From Pet Parents Answered by a Holistic Vet
Pet parents have questions and in this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian, Dr. Angie and veterinary nurse JoJo answer them unscripted and unfiltered.From concerns about Cushing’s disease in ...
Feeling Pressured at the Vet? How to Advocate for your Pet
Veterinary visits, especially emergency vet visits, are stressful, emotional, and expensive — and most pet parents feel like they have no choice but to say yes to everything put in front of them. In this fiery, truth-telling episode of <...
Caring for Spicy Cats: Reducing Fear and Stress During Vet Visits
In this practical, honest, and judgment-free episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo talk openly about fractious cats — lovingly known as “spicy kitties.” These are the cats who may be sweet at home b...
Grief After Pet Loss: Navigating Euthanasia, Guilt, and Goodbyes
In this deeply emotional and unfiltered episode of Tails of Truth, JoJo and Dr. Angie sit with grief in real time as JoJo shares the story of losing her soul dog, Bodhi, over New Year’s.This conversation explores the raw truths of...
Vet Life, Unfiltered: Real Stories from Inside Veterinary Medicine
📝 SUMMARYIn this fun, behind-the-scenes episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo step away from heavy medical topics for a lighthearted, honest look at life i...
Lumps and Bumps in Dogs and Cats: Benign or Cancerous?
🎧 SUMMARY Finding a lump on your dog or cat can be scary, but it doesn’t always mean cancer. Lumps and bumps are one of the most common and anxiety-provoking reasons pet parents visit the veterinarian. In this episode o...
Why We Started Tails of Truth and Are Excited to Continue
In this special year-end episode of Tails of Truth, integrative veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo reflect on everything that made 2025 such a meaningful year—for the podcast, for their work in veteri...
Hate Mail: Veterinarians Are Only In It For The Money
🎙️ SummaryVeterinary professionals enter this field because they love animals — not because they’re “in it for the money.” But in today’s episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo open up about a growing ...
The Chonky Cat Episode: Can GLP-1 Help Fat Cats?
🐈⬛ SummaryIn this lighthearted but deeply informative episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo dive into the surprisingly complex world of chonky cats, feline weight loss, and the emerging science ...
Librela, Fish Oil, CBD? What Actually Helps Dogs With Arthritis
⭐ Summary In this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo break down everything dog parents need to know about arthritis in dogs—from early sympt...
Indoor or Outdoor? Choosing the Best Life for Your Cat
🌟 SummaryIn this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo explore both sides of the ongoing debate around indoor cats vs. outdoor cats—a topic packed with nuance, emotion, and passionate opinions. Toget...
Finding Belonging and Community in Veterinary Medicine
📝 SummaryAs we step into the holiday season, I’m feeling especially grateful for community, connection, and the feeling of truly belonging — both in my personal life and in the world of veterinary medicine. In this episode of ...