Listeners Emailed Questions For Dr. Jory

Deborah Wolfe on Pet Life Radio

What is the ideal age to neuter /spay dogs? Does my dog really have inverted eyelids  and  need eye lash surgery and if so why did my Vet not catch this? Dr. Jory Bocknek answers listeners questions and explains that misinterpretation of the stats behind a cancer study has led to Vets recommending later neuter and spay when earlier is ideal for cancer rates as well as training.  Deborah explains why training a neutered dog is much easier.  Deborah describes an urgent visit from a couple of one day old puppies needing to learn how to bottle feed.  Dr. Jory lists what you need in your ‘bug out bag’ in case you have to leave with your pets in a hurry.


BIO:


Dr. Bocknek studied Marine Biology in Santa Cruz California for 3 years before coming to Guelph where he graduated from the Veterinary College in 1993.

Dr. Bocknek has spent the last 23 years practicing small animal medicine, with a special focus in ophthalmology, ultrasound, dermatology and animal behavior. He also enjoys teaching children of all ages about animal care and veterinary medicine.  He is available for class or group talks as well as career day lectures. As a child growing up with dyslexia and dysgraphia, Dr. Bocknek has a unique insight into the challenges faced by kids with special needs.

When he is not in the clinic you can find him snowboarding with the kids, torturing the family with his saxophone or running with his wife Amber.