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Media appearances & expert commentary

Dr. Ernie Ward is a veterinary media expert known for clear, practical pet-health commentary across television, radio, podcasts, video, and digital platforms.

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Trusted by national media

Selected media and broadcast outlets featuring Dr. Ward’s pet-health, veterinary, nutrition, and animal-welfare commentary.

The New York Times The Washington Post CNN CBS Mornings NBC Nightly News TODAY Good Morning America Nightline Fox News BBC NPR SiriusXM Doctor Radio Animal Planet The Rachael Ray Show

Plus pet-focused, health-related, regional television, radio, and podcast interviews across North America.

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Selected appearances

A concise selection of Dr. Ward’s video appearances and public education clips. For more, visit his YouTube archive.

Public education How Hot Does It Get in a Parked Car? A widely shared pet-safety demonstration showing how quickly parked cars can become dangerous for dogs. Watch clip Television TV appearances highlights A highlights reel from national television appearances, including pet-health and veterinary commentary for broad public audiences. Watch highlights Good Morning America Pet obesity, diet, and weight loss Dr. Ward discusses pet obesity and practical weight-management topics for pet owners. Watch segment Nightline Pet treats, calories, and obesity A national segment focused on hidden calories in treats, high-calorie pet foods, and pet obesity. Watch segment Video archive YouTube videos and commentary Public education videos, commentary, veterinary reflections, and practical pet-health advice from Dr. Ward’s video archive. Visit channel Podcast Veterinary Viewfinder Dr. Ward co-hosts this award-winning weekly podcast on the issues shaping veterinary medicine and pet health. Listen now

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Common Media Topics

Clear commentary for pet-health stories

Dr. Ward helps translate veterinary and pet-health issues for pet owners, producers, editors, and professional audiences.

Pet obesity & nutritionWeight management, body condition, calories, feeding habits, clinical obesity, and prevention.

Pet safety & seasonal risksHeat safety, travel, holidays, toxins, emergencies, and practical owner advice.

Preventive & senior careAging pets, wellness visits, daily care, mobility, exercise, and quality of life.

Animal behavior & welfareThe human-animal bond, behavior concerns, welfare, enrichment, and responsible pet care.

Veterinary profession & teamsClinic culture, client communication, team training, burnout, and the changing veterinary workplace.

Veterinary innovationResponsible AI, connected pet health, diagnostics, genetics, and the future of veterinary care.

Booking & Media

Book Dr. Ward for your story or segment.

For interviews, expert commentary, video appearances, podcasts, and public education segments, email is the fastest way to reach Dr. Ward.

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Videos

How Hot Does It Get in a Parked Car?

This informative and provocative video has been viewed over 3-million times, translated into several languages, and spawned many copycat videos, including one by PETA.

YouTube Vlog

Dr. Ernie Ward’s YouTube channel and was one of the first veterinarians to create vlogs detailing his life and sharing opinions. Here are a couple of examples:

"Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward addresses the recent "New York Magazine" "The Cut" parenting column that claims people who call themselves "pet parents" are "delusional." Dr. Ward discusses the controversy, similar terminology debates within the animal professions, and offers his solution to the dilemma."

"Veterinarian Dr. Ernie shares why he became a veterinarian and how veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary support staff can find inspiration every day."

TV Appearances Highlights

Dr. Ward served as the resident "house-veterinarian" for the Rachael Ray Show from 2007-2014 an has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Nightline, CNN, and many more.

Good Morning America

Dr. Ernie discusses pet obesity, diet, and weight loss.

Dr. Ernie Ward on Nightline

Dr. Ward takes on hidden sugar in pet treats, high-calorie pet foods, and pet obesity on this ground-breaking Nightline expose.

Harry and Dr. Ernie September Surf Break

Dr. Ernie and his surfing sidekick Harry enjoy some playful waves during a lunch break.

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Contact

Get in touch

For interviews, speaking, collaborations, and partnership inquiries, reach Dr. Ward using the form below. Looking for details or assets first?

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