The Pawfect Health Watch: A Complete Guide for Monitoring Your Dog’s Health

Listen in as Drs. Joe Menicucci & Rory Lubold share there expertise on the topic of pet health management and how we can monitor our dogs’ health. They run through a very easy protocol for how we can take part in managing their health and care. We’ll cover understanding your dog’s normal, how to do routine health checks and diagnostics at home, what should be included in professional vet checks and the role of lab testing. Every dog owner can benefit!

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Paws For Prevention: The Power of Wellness-based Dog Grooming

Regular maintenance is critical to the comfort and well-being of our dogs. So, what would be considered basic hygiene and how does routine grooming benefit our dogs’ health. Christy Boswell is here to share how helpful regular hygiene improves long term health and how routine care is prevention in so many different areas. Grooming benefits that you might have never thought about. Tune in!

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Co-Regulation: An Intuitive Approach to Trauma Recovery for Both Ends of the Leash

My guest Sharon Vincuilla has come to realize that beneath the struggles of both dogs with behavior problems and adults with mental illness lie trauma, sensory hypersensitivity, and nervous system dysregulation. Listen to this informative episode to learn how we can support ourselves AND our dogs through trauma recovery, reactive behavior modification and stressful circumstances by learning how to co-regulate with each other. How can we support each other’s nervous systems? Fascinating!

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Exploring the World of My Anxious Dog

More than 70% of dogs suffer from anxiety or fear. How can we make their world easier to manage and change their behavior to be less reactive? My guest Sarah Jones, Founder of My Anxious Dog helps us to understand the real fear and anxiety that many dogs have and how to help create an environment for our pups that meets them where they are. Do you have a fearful, aggressive or anxious dog? Tune in!

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Dogs Can Heal Themselves

Yes, dogs can heal themselves and Lisa Tully, professional animal healer shares the science behind zoopharmacognosy and how you can help your dog to self medicate. Learn about the five elements of Chinese Medicine and how each one determines what issues your dog might be more prone to. How can our dogs self-select food, herbs, essential oils, etc to help them to thrive? Tune in!

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“Adopt Don’t Shop” vs. Responsible Dog Breeding

Some people believe in rescuing dogs and others prefer to buy a dog from a breeder.  It’s an individual choice and we shouldn’t shame others for how they acquire their dog. What are the pros and cons of each? Amy Lane joins me in discussing what responsible breeding actually looks like and the proper health testing involved. Do you know what to look for when shopping for a purebred puppy? Never stop learning and listen in!

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Every Dog's Eyes Tell a Story ... & it's not what you think

Ever heard of Animal Iridology? I hadn’t. But after learning more about this amazing modality and method of detecting health issues in our dogs, I was completely amazed at the applications and accuracy. Listen in as Poppy Phillips, Board Certified Animal Naturopath educated us on iridology and how it can be the window to your dog’s health and an effective tool for dog parents. Don’t miss it!

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Helping Dogs Cross in Peace

We all agree that losing our dogs and having to say goodbye is one of the hardest things in life. But Sue London is here to give us peace and assure us that our dogs’ passing is a beautiful thing. She shares how they feel when crossing over, how they do continue to communicate with you, and the purpose they had for being in your life. Anyone who’s loved and lost a dog, will find comfort in this touching episode.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs: Cannabis For the Golden Years

Roughly 50% of pet owners in the U.S. give their dogs CBD, often on the recommendation of a veterinarian. But, what exactly is the endocannabinoid system? And what functions of the body does it regulate? Can every dog benefit from the use of cannabis and how can it specifically benefit our older dogs. Listen in as Sandi Krucik-vanBommel, Veterinary Cannabis Counselor shares some great insight on whether CBD can help your senior dog and what to look out for when choosing a brand. Great info!

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Silent Pain - The Problem 53% of Pet Parents Miss!

Listen and Learn as Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte shares why so many of us miss the fact that our dogs are living in silent pain. What are the subtle signs? Where is Silent Pain found in the body? How is it treated? It’s all about educating ourselves and this is a great place to start! Check it out! Your dog will thank you.

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Keeping Dog Poop in the Loop

What’s wrong with how we typically handle dog waste? A lot! Listen in as Rose Seemann shares all of the health hazards associated with dog waste and how we can be more responsible dog owners, and stop continuing to pollute our environment. She gives us so many options on how we can easily upcycle our own dog’s waste and start a program in our communities. Yes, there is a way to collect and compost canine waste into a safe, nutrient-rich, garden soil. Learn something new today!

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How to Balance Natural vs. Conventional Options for Your Dog

How would you define natural dog ownership? It can mean so many things, right? From your approach to medical issues with your dog, treatments, food and supplement choices, training and behavior. Have you ever found yourself struggling to choose between a conventional vs a natural approach with your dog’s health or wellness? Karen Pedersen from Happy Natural Dog is here to make us feel better about the choices we make for our dogs and some great things to consider. Tune in!

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There’s a Mushroom for That!

Medicinal mushrooms for Dog? You bet! But not all mushrooms are created equal. Dr. Rob Silver will walk us through all of the power mushrooms that he recommends, the properties that they contain and the issues that they treat. Learn about the similar active ingredients that mushrooms contain and the amazing health benefiting properties for dogs. Listen in!

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Applying Science Correctly for Dogs

What a great chat I had with Nate Dewsbury about the science that is available for our dogs to realize optimal health and nutrition.  With so many different food choices and supplements on the market, how do we know what will help our dogs to thrive?  And if we feed a species appropriate diet, is that enough or would we need to supplement?  Tune in to learn about passive vs active nutrition and how to find better products and not just more products.

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Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma

Listen in as entrepreneur, activist and science writer Daniel Schulof reveals the shoddy science responsible for the chronic disease epidemics killing millions of pets every year. His book has been named “the most rigorous and probing canine nutrition book ever written” and we explore the problem of scientific misinformation in the companion animal nutrition world. The main focus that we discuss is the fact that carbs are detrimental to our dogs’ health.

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5 Things You Don’t Know About Canine Kidney Disease

Kidney failure is an irreversible process and Studies show that 1 in 10 dogs suffer from kidney disease. Unfortunately, it typically goes undetected until the organs are functioning at approximately 33% to 25% of their capacity. Why is kidney disease in dogs increasing and what are some holistic approaches to treating it? Alex Roberts, Clinical Pet Nutritionist, shares how we can treat renal failure naturally. That even though we can’t reverse it, there's a lot more you can do to help your dog. Listen in!

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Canine Massage: It's Not Just a Spa Day

Did you know that therapeutic massage can benefit the health and mobility of dogs at every life stage? Join me as I chat with Caragh Reilly, a nationally-certified canine massage therapist about the many benefits, the different techniques, how long the effects last, and if your dog is a candidate. An episode overflowing with information! Tune in!

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The Dog Parent and Veterinarian Relationship

It is so important to develop an open relationship with your veterinarian for your dog’s personalized care. But what is the right care for your dog? Have you thought about risk vs choice when it comes to your dog’s treatment? And how should you mitigate risk? You need to consider what's important to you philosophically, ethically, morally, what style of healthcare you like, and then think about your budget as well. Dr. Bonnie Bragdon is here to answer these questions and shares how to make the right choice for your lifestyle and comfort. Be in the know and listen in!

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