Season 5 Episode 32: Wastewater, Cat Pain, and Health Hoaxes with Dr. Jen Gunter
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.Dr. Gunter's Links:https://linktr.ee/DrJenGunterBunsen and Beaker Links:Save 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the Show.For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd