Your Vet in the Wild - Alpacas in Peru

In this first episode of Your Vet in the Wild, join Dr. Brittany Lancellotti as she takes you on a fun and informative journey to Peru to learn all about alpacas! Questions submitted by little listeners will be answered about their unique physical traits to their important role in the Peruvian culture. This episode is filled with fascinating facts, common misconceptions, and a closer look at how alpacas are cared for in the Andes. Plus, we’ll share fun tidbits that kids will love about these gentle, social animals! 📸Episode page with blog post and images In this episode, we’ll cover: The key differences between alpacas and llamas, and how to tell them apart Insights into alpaca husbandry and medical care, including their diet, living conditions, and common health concerns The economic importance of alpacas in Peru, including how their wool is a key export and a source of income for rural farmers Common misconceptions about alpacas (spoiler: they don’t spit at humans as often as people think!) Fun facts for kids about alpacas, including their unique sounds and playful behaviors. Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information.   By doing so, we strive for: 1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners,   2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team,   3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and   4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians.   Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet Connect with Your Vet! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourVetWantsYoutoKnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow