Posts tagged disease
“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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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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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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Why Stress is One of the Hardest Lifestyle Challenges for Modern Dogs

Stress is the hardest lifestyle factor to address in our dogs and is more than mental/emotional, it’s addressing environmental stress (including indoor/outdoor and veterinary chemical stressors) and physical stress, including endocrine stress. Research is beginning to show irreversible physiologic changes that can occur when dogs are desexed.  Listen in to learn from Dr. Karen Shaw Becker about not only the environmental stressors that are putting our dogs over the edge, but the health consequences of early spay/neuter and how that brings forth a very long list of health issues and disease. But Dr. Becker does share some great alternatives and how to desex our dogs in healthier ways.

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Natural Cushing’s Control

According to Washington State University, an estimated 100,000 dogs are diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in the United States every year. So, this is a pretty common disease where our dogs’ adrenal glands produce too much of the stress hormone, cortisol. Join us as Dr. Zac Pilossoph shares the causes, the different types, how it is usually treated with conventional medicine and how CBD is successfully being used in the treatment of Cushing’s. This is pretty much brand new science that is showing encouraging benefits. Listen and learn!

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Unleash the Magic of Mushrooms for Your Dog

Have you heard about all of the amazing benefits of medicinal mushrooms for our dogs and ourselves? Join us as we. chat with Lee Keller and Steve Farrar from Mushroom Matrix and learn about the different types of medicinal mushrooms, how they are used, the benefits, how they’re grown, etc. So informative!

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The Dog Obesity Epidemic

Obesity is considered the most common preventable disease in dogs in north America and one in four dogs is considered obese. It's becoming a real issue and causing a lot of different health issues. What can we do to ensure our dogs are fit and trim?

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