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.

HealthKrista KarpowichFebruary 1, 2023dog, veterinarian, Dr. Karen Becker, stress, neuter, spay, stressors, research, disease, endocrine, hormones, chemicals, vasectomy, tubal ligation, sterilizeComment

Canine Cannabinoids for Dummies

While we have had many episodes focusing on CBD for dogs, Alex Kozushin, with his four years of research and development, does an excellent job explaining the functionality and benefits. Many have said that Cannabis is the single most significant new development in veterinary medicine to emerge in at least the last 20 years. Alex agrees and tells us why.

Why Your Vet Won’t Talk to You About CBD

Today we are joined by Hernando Umana, Co-owner of CBD DOG Health, who is going to share why your vet won't talk to you about CBD.

I know that many of us pet owners have been frustrated at our vet’s lack of interest or experience on the topic of CBD oil. In fact, it seems like everyone is talking about CBD – except veterinarians! Why is it so taboo? How do we start the conversation with our vet? What regulations are in place? How can we be confident in buying quality CBD products for our dogs? Listen in! Your dog will thank you.

HealthKrista KarpowichAugust 25, 2021cbd, dog, veterinarian, vet, Cannabis, hemp, vt, endocannabinoid system, researchComment

Screw Canine Cancer! (and the conventional therapies that come with it)

The fact is that dogs are affected by more forms of cancer compared to other companion animals. According to The Veterinary Cancer Society, cancer is the leading cause of death in 47% of dogs, especially dogs over age ten. What natural treatments can be used to either slow down or eliminate common forms of canine cancer?

Angela, the topic of Canine Cancer hits really close to home for you. What has your experience been with your dogs’ cancer?

Evidence-based Research on Fresh Food for Dogs

Let’s compare processed food vs fresh food for our dogs.

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