{"podcast":{"title":"Off Leash with Dr. Pete","slug":"off-leash-with-dr-pete-6804745","podcast_index_feed_id":6804745,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/offleashpodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://offleashpodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17776062/new_OFF_LEASH_PODCAST_LOGO_3000_x_3000_px__tgmidg.jpg","author":"Off Leash Podcast","episode_count":116,"summary":"Presented by Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete Vanvranken gives us a deep dive into dog related health topics. From how to help your dog if they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have to new and exciting treatments for your best friends, we cover many different dog related topics on the Off Leash Podcast. As a vet of 49 years, Dr. Pete has what he calls “the privilege and duty” to help animals lead their best lives. Ask him his favorite part of the job and he’ll tell you it’s two-fold - partnering with his clients to solve their pets’ health challenges and striving to provide those same pets with long, healthy lives. And that’s our goal with the Off Leash Podcast: to educate dog owners and to advocate for your pet. Listen along with us and leave us a review!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T02:19:20.228637+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-leash-with-dr-pete-6804745"},"episode":{"title":"When Is the Right Time to Say Goodbye?","slug":"when-is-the-right-time-to-say-goodbye","published_at":"2026-04-22T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-leash-with-dr-pete-6804745/when-is-the-right-time-to-say-goodbye","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-leash-with-dr-pete-6804745","url":"https://offleashpodcast.podbean.com/e/when-is-the-right-time-to-say-goodbye/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d9qv4658ujiedsci/Ep105Audio.mp3","summary":"Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions any owner will ever face—and in this deeply honest episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, the conversation tackles that reality head-on. Dr. Pete opens up about the emotional weight of euthanasia, sharing thoughtful insights from years of experience along with compassionate, real-life stories (while respecting client privacy) that many listeners will find painfully relatable. The discussion explores common but difficult questions—like what it means when a pet seems to be having a “good day” right before a scheduled goodbye—and why the timing is rarely as clear-cut as we hope. The episode doesn’t shy away from tough truths, including the importance of withholding judgment when others are faced with end-of-life decisions for their pets. It’s a candid reminder that every situation is deeply personal, and compassion should always come first. Alongside the heavier moments, the conversation evolves and shifts into a more reflective and comforting space, with personal stories about beloved dogs and the many ways we honor and remember them. This episode strikes a balance between emotional honesty and warmth, offering listeners not just guidance, but reassurance that they’re not alone in navigating one of pet ownership’s most difficult moments. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!","meta_description":"Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions any owner will ever face—and in this deeply honest episode of Off Leash with Dr. Pete, the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1710,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/off-leash-with-dr-pete-6804745/episodes/when-is-the-right-time-to-say-goodbye/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-leash-with-dr-pete-6804745/when-is-the-right-time-to-say-goodbye.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}