While I agree with the assessment of physicians and veterinarians should work together. Facts were wrong in the episode. Ticks require 3 blood meals over its life span, a blood meal at each stage larva, nymph, and adult. When a disease causing agent is ingested at an earlier stage, the tick can transmit it during the next stage, which is why ticks are a good transmitter of disease. Tapeworms are not directly transmitted from the pet to the person, therefore a physician would not need to know the pet had tapeworms. A human is most commonly infected with tapeworms by eating undercooked meat. Please get your facts right.

Podcast brings a single perspective to common problems with the US healthcare system. At a time when debate, dialogue and collaboration are necessary more than ever before, the 4-minute long episode is unable to bring dissenting voices to the table. I’d rather spend my time on spirited debate and innovative problem solving, than sign on to an agenda.

Love it!

Concise and important. Leaves me wanting more Seriously, I cannot stress enough how great this podcast is

Short, easy to understand messages. Important and relatable topics.

Excellent podcast. Evidence based and short! Thanks

I appreciate the effective & simple format the doc uses to provide relevant perspectives on things I need to hear. He cuts to the chase perfectly. Thanks for this podcast.

The information is to the point, helpful, consistent, and well delivered. Great Job!

I often wish I could find a physician who knew as much and cared as much as Dr. Wilkes.

It's beneficial to all of us when we get impartial information like that offered by Dr. Wilkes. Information we ALL need to know.

I appreciate Dr. Wilkes not shying from the more controversial medical subjects. I wish my own medical professionals had that freedom......but malpractice fears surely keep them silent.