Posts in Health
New Leash on Life

Is your dog impacted by a condition that impacts their mobility? Maybe they have orthopedic issues including surgery, injury, arthritis or something else. Listen in as Liz Rubenstein shares the treatments and products that actually help as well as the steps to take once we realize that our dog is starting to have mobility issues due to old age or specifically arthritis. Give your dog a new leash on life!

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Loving Life on Three Legs

How would you feel if your dog’s leg had to be amputated? Luckily there is an amazing organization Tripawds that is helping all amputee pets. Listen in as we chat with Jim Nelson and Rene Agredano who share the most important things people should know about amputee dogs. We cover the surgery, pain management, weight management and more! And find out how the Tripawds Foundation and Rescue Fund are doing amazing things!

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Are You Over-Vaccinating Your Dog?

Over-vaccinating is a big deal and there are many illnesses that can result from over vaccination. Listen in as Dr. Jodie shares with us the proper way to vaccinate our dogs throughout their lives and why titer testing is so important. Learn what a titer test is and why you should support new state legislation that will accept a protective titer test in lieu of re-vaccination. The old laws are archaic and the science shows that a blood titer test is a safe and effective way to ensure our dogs have the immunity they need without having to continue “routine” vaccinations.

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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.

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Trick Training: The Benefits for Physical & Mental Health for You AND Your Dog

Trick training is not only a fun activity to do with your dog, but has so many physical and mental benefits as well…for both of you! Join me as we learn from the 2021 International Trick Dog Champion, Chrissy Joy, who devotes her time to trick training in real life and in the movies. How can you set your dog up for success with teaching some new tricks? Listen and learn!

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Pet Health 5: A Monthly Dog Wellness Check

Wouldn’t it be great to get a gentle monthly reminder to do a wellness check on your dog? Well, it’s here and Jessica Shipman and Chloe DiVita are here to share how this FREE program works and the simple things to check for to make sure your dog is in tip-top shape. Learn how to check your dog from head to tail and be proactive with their health…at home! Listen in!

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Access to Veterinary Care: A National Family Crisis

According to a study from the University of Tennessee’s College of Social Work and the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition, 28% percent of households reported having barriers to veterinary care in the past two years- money being the biggest barrier. Is it possible to have a One Health policy from Capitol Hill that gives incentives for pet-parenting? Even for underserved families? Yes, and Dr. Michael Blackwell is sharing about how AlignCare is changing the face of veterinary care for all!

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Emerging Science and Technology Using Stem Cells in Our Dogs

Stem cell therapy has come a long way and is a regenerative medicine used to treat osteoarthritis, as well as other injuries, to bones, joints, tendons and spinal cords. Our dogs can benefit as well. Dr. Mike Hutchinson is the pioneer in using stem cell therapy in veterinary medicine. You MUST listen in to learn about how this very simple treatment can help heal your dog.

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Don’t Give Antibiotics or Probiotics to Your Dog Without Listening to This Podcast!

Most of us are aware that our gut microbiome plays a huge role with our immune system and helps protect against disease, maintains healthy digestion and regulates hormones. The same is true for our dogs. Many diseases are linked to an imbalanced microbiome. So how do antibiotics disrupt that balance and what can we do before, during or after our dogs take antibiotics? Holly and Carlton will share all that we need to know to set our dogs up for success. Listen in!

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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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Gua Sha Massage: More than a Beauty Hack!

Are you familiar with Gua Sha? Did you know that you can easily use this technique at home on your own dog? Hear from Dr. Tori Countner who has been the pioneer introducing Gua Sha to the veterinary community. She proves how this tool helps with circulation, collagen production, lymph drainage and promotes overall health. Learn how your dog can benefit.

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Is Your Boarding, Daycare or Grooming Facility Making Your Dog Sick?

Dogs can get sick from boarding and daycare facilities for various reasons, and it’s not always due to a transmittable disease or illness. How can we protect our dogs when we drop them off at these facilities? Do all facilities require vaccine records? How likely is a kennel cough outbreak? What about Parvo or Giardia? What questions can you ask to ensure your dog stays at the right facility to have them return to you happy and healthy? Listen in!

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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.

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Paws off Xylitol!

Hello dog lovers! Thanks for tuning in to another informative episode of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast! Today we have my friend and fan of the show, Stephanie Cassidy who is going to cover Paws off Xylitol and her experience with this toxic ingredient! What do Dentyne, Mentos, Trident, Juicy Fruit, kid-favorite Airheads, and Hershey’s Ice Breakers all have in common? they all contain Xylitol, the number two cause of all dog poisonings after chocolate. What can we do so that our dogs don’t become a statistic?

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Herbal Solutions For Pancreatitis In Dogs

Pancreatitis is a medical way of saying “inflammation of the pancreas.” But it’s much more complicated than it sounds. If issues with the pancreas are not addressed, there can be some serious consequences. What's the difference between acute and chronic pancreatitis, what causes it, what are the symptoms Join us as Rita Hogan, Canine Herbalist shares how we can treat pancreatitis holistically.

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YOU Can Take the Leash and Help Your Dog's Health!

I’m so excited to be chatting with Emily O’Neil. Emily is mom to Flynn, a 5-year-old Border Collie, as well as host for the podcast Dogs are the Best Friends where guests share stories about their best friends and Emily shares some hard earned wisdom on training and care. Emily and Flynn are about to travel in their tiny home on wheels to see her birth parents who she just found in the summer of 2019. She is sharing her story and travels on her YouTube channel: Emily O'Neil. Listen is as Emily shares her journey and what she’s learned from the three dogs in her life about how to tackle health issues and set your dog up for success when it comes to health and wellness.

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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?

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