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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
50 episodes
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...
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Episode 50
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15:29
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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 ...
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Episode 49
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15:09
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...
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Episode 48
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26:24
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...
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Episode 47
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19:51
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...
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Episode 46
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18:43
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...
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Episode 45
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12:29
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 ...
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Episode 44
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24:13
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 <...
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Episode 43
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20:31
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...
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Episode 42
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23:19
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...
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Episode 41
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25:48
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...
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Episode 40
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25:06
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...
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Episode 39
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25:11
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...
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Episode 38
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22:16
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 ...
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Episode 37
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17:51
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 ...
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Episode 36
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26:52
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...
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Episode 35
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44:16
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...
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Episode 34
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14:06
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 ...
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Episode 33
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16:51
The Raw Dog Food Controversy: What You Must Know Before You Feed Raw
⭐ SummaryIn this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo unpack one of the most debated topics in veterinary medicine: raw diets for dogs. They explore why raw feeding creates such strong opinions, what “raw do...
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Episode 32
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21:54
Dog Food Trends and Risks: From Gently Cooked to Grain Free
🐾 SummaryIn this thought-provoking episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse, JoJo, dive into the complicated and ever-evolving world of dog food, explorin...
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Episode 31
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25:40
$#*% Holistic Vets Say: Truth Bombs from an Integrative Vet
🧠 SummaryIn this candid and fiery episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo pull back the curtain on some of the most misleading claims circulating in holistic...
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Episode 30
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25:15
What to Feed Your Cat: From Fancy Feast to Raw
🐾 SummaryIn this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo explore the sometimes confusing world of cat nutrition. Drawing on Dr. Angie’s extensive ex...
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Episode 29
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28:04
Accessibility in Veterinary Medicine: Let's Talk About It
🐾 SummaryIn this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo discuss the multifaceted issue of accessibility in veterinary medicine. From financial barriers and the emotional weight of hard decisions to the privilege of pe...
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Episode 28
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23:20
Dog Vaccines Aren't A One-Size-Fits-All: A Holistic Vet's Perspective
🐾 SummaryIn this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie and veterinary nurse JoJo discuss the essential topic of dog vaccines. They focus on the importance of proper vaccination schedules f...
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Episode 27
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27:13
Do Your Pets Really Need Every Vaccine? What Titers Can (and Can't) Tell Us
🐾 SummaryIn this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie Krause and JoJo take a thoughtful look at vaccine titers—what they measure, how they’re used in veterinary medicine, and how they can help pet parents ma...
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Episode 26
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22:43