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Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Author: Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Pet expert Debra Hamilton interviews other pet lovers on this delightful podcast about pet custody, pet drama, pet problems and pet solutions. Why Do Pets Matter? is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to pets, hosted by pet-focused attorney Debra Hamilton, Esq. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Nature, Pets & Animals, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Connection Heals: Turning Medicine Into Meaning with Dr. Adam Christman
Episode 176
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with the incomparable Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer at dvm360, podcaster, content creator, and proud “pet parent first, veterinarian second.” Adam shares why pets are, in his words, “living, breathing proof that connection heals” and how they turn medicine into meaning for veterinary professionals and families alike. We talk about what it really feels like to be the “other family doctor,” the emotional glue pets create in homes, and how every stabilized heartbeat or comforted patient ripples out to the people who love them. We also dive into the tricky stuff: money conversations, Dr. Google, breeder and rescue communication, spectrum of care, and why veterinarians need to be seen as pet parents too. Adam’s stories about dachshund “wiener walks,” generational pet families, and the evolving language of “pet parents” versus “clients” will make you smile, think, and maybe see your own vet a little differently. Watch It: https://youtu.be/H9sYYrgIDoI Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-adam-christman-0b884a6 https://www.dvm360.com/ https://www.mjhlifesciences.com/ https://njvma.org/ Show Links: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HLawMediation Debra's Book: "Nipped in the Bud, Not in the Butt: How to Use Mediation To Resolve Conflicts Over Animals," https://www.amazon.com/Nipped-Bud-Not-Butt-Mediation/dp/151502024X/ref=sr_1_1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HLawMediation











