Season 5 Episode 32: Wastewater, Cat Pain, and Health Hoaxes with Dr. Jen Gunter

09/22/23 • 64 min

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Ever flushed a toilet and wondered where it all goes? Or how to rank your cat on a scale of 1 to 4 for pain?
Nothing escapes our gaze, from its fascinating use in tracking diseases like COVID-19 to its historical ties to the cholera outbreaks of the 1850s. Tread with us through the challenges of weather and local industries that can muddy the data waters.
In Pet Science we check out a cat pain scale, a method that anyone can be trained on to determine if our feline friends are in pain!
Shift gears as we navigate the world of women's health with Dr. Gunter. We journey through the maze of misinformation, from the biology of menstruation to birth control pills and pheromones. We also take a detour to discuss Dr. Gunter's latest literary offering, "Blood". And what's a ride without some emotional fuel? Fasten your seatbelts as we share the heartwarming tale of Luna, the cat with a face only a family could love.
In the family section, we share some whimsical encounters with our furry friends, adventures, and sprinkle in some surprising sugar facts. Come, ride with us, on this science-packed, pet-loving, and food-exploring adventure.
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The Science Pawdcast - Season 5 Episode 32: Wastewater, Cat Pain, and Health Hoaxes with Dr. Jen Gunter

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Hello science enthusiasts . My name is Jason Zekowski . I'm a high school chemistry teacher and a science communicator , but I'm also the dog dad of Bunsen and Beaker , the science dogs on social media . If you love science and you love pets , you've come to the right place . Put on your lab coat , put on your safety glasses and hold onto your tail . This is the Science Podcast .