What if oxygen molecules held the power to shrink tumors, clear infections, and offer your pet a second chance at life? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Jyl Rubin, veterinarian, educator, entrepreneur, and the visionary founder of Regen03one, the first veterinary-owned ozone therapy company. We dive into the fascinating (and often misunderstood) world of ozone therapy—what it is, how it works, and the remarkable healing stories Dr. Jyl has witnessed firsthand. From Carrot the Golden Retriever, who defied his cancer diagnosis, to a tortoise who received a fecal transplant with ozone! We also unpack the science, the skepticism, and the systemic blind spots that have kept ozone therapy on the sidelines for far too long. Whether you’re a curious pet parent or a vet seeking answers, this episode is for you. 

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ How a simple oxygen-based therapy is helping pets with cancer, chronic infections, and inflammation heal naturally.

✨ Why Dr. Jyl calls ozone therapy “God’s Breath”—a safe, gentle option used around the world for over 100 years.

✨ The moving story of Carrot the Golden Retriever, given just three months to live who went on to thrive for three more years.

✨ How rectal ozone and fecal transplants work together to clear gut biofilms and restore balance without sedation.

✨ How ozone therapy is so gentle it can be used on senior pets, fragile dogs, and cats with multiple health issues.

✨ The incredible case of a young dog with mammary cancer whose tumor shrank and softened after ozone injections and ozone glycerin therapy.

✨ How ozone can help with ear infections, skin wounds, and itchy hotspots, all without antibiotics.

✨ Why ozone therapy is one of the most compatible integrative treatments, working alongside chemotherapy, surgery, herbs, and more.

✨ How Dr. Jyl created the first ozone machine designed just for animals, making treatments safer and more effective than ever.

✨ And how more pet parents are now learning to use ozone at home (with veterinary guidance) to help with everyday issues like gut health, ear problems, and skin conditions.

RESOURCES:

Pre-order Dr. Jyl’s book👉 A Practical Guide to Veterinary Medical Ozone Therapy Text Book

Pet shower that turns regular water to ozone water 👉 https://www.regeno3onevet.com/product-page/household-water-purifier-wpi0-5-d-for-pet-shower-1

Ozone Shampoo 👉 https://www.regeno3onevet.com/product-page/ozonafoam-pet-shampoo

Natural Flea and Tick Repellent 👉

https://www.regeno3onevet.com/product-page/ozonated-insect-repellent-4-fl-oz-118-ml-pet-safe-deet-freee

Pet Parent Ozone Training 👉 https://www.regeno3onevet.com/forpetparents

The Brinkley Package for Pet Parents 👉

https://www.regeno3onevet.com/product-page/the-brinkley-pet-guardian-medical-ozone-package

Ozone therapy training for veterinarians 👉 https://www.regeno3onevet.com/ozonetraining

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Regen03one Vet: https://www.regeno3onevet.com/

Dr. Jyl Rubin on Instagram: @regeno3one

Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com

Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen    @the.unicorn.vet 

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What happens when “Dr. Google” meets ChatGPT in the vet’s office? In this episode, I sit down with veterinary leader and neuro-inclusive coach Ron Sosa to unpack how artificial intelligence is already reshaping the way pet parents seek answers about their pets’ health. Instead of fighting against it, what if vets helped pet parents to ask their Chat GPT better questions? Ron and I dive into what this shift means for pet parents: from how to prompt ChatGPT so you get helpful (not panic-inducing) answers, to why keeping simple notes on your AI tool at home can make all the difference, to how sharing what’s been “ruled out” can completely change the way you and your vet move forward together. This is a conversation about embracing technology without losing the human touch. If you’ve ever wondered how AI could help you become a more empowered, confident advocate for your pet’s health, this episode is for you.

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ Why ChatGPT is quickly becoming the new “Dr. Google” for pet parents.

✨ How asking clear, detailed prompts (age, breed, sex, symptoms, timing) leads to more accurate answers.

✨ Why vague questions like “why is my dog vomiting?” often bring up scary, unhelpful results.

✨ How AI can save time in the exam room by preparing pet parents with background info.

✨ Why your vet may not know every answer in the moment and why that’s okay.

✨ How AI can lighten the education load so vets have more time for hands-on healing.

✨ How journaling with AI could one day help diagnose conditions like Addison’s more accurately.

✨ How misusing AI for DIY treatments or dosing can be risky, and why your vet must stay involved.

✨ Why future care may depend less on having every answer and more on asking better questions.

✨ And how embracing AI as part of the care team helps both pets and people.

RESOURCES:

🐾 Learn more about the ⁠Uncharted Veterinary Conference⁠

🐾 Explore ⁠Synap Neuro-Inclusive Leadership⁠

FOLLOW:

Ron Sosa on Instagram: ⁠@ron.sosa84⁠

Ron Sosa on Linked In: Ronald Sosa, CVPM, CCFP, PgD-CLD

Integrative Pet Wellness Center: ⁠https://integrativepet.com/⁠

Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: ⁠@integrativepet⁠

Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: ⁠@dr.lilychen⁠

⁠@the.unicorn.vet⁠

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This week, we’re tackling one of the hardest—and most emotional—parts of being a pet parent: the money talk at the vet’s office. I’m joined by Ron Sosa, Executive Director of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and founder of Synap Neuro-Inclusive Leadership, for a candid conversation about why vet bills feel so stressful and what you can actually do to feel more prepared. We talk about setting a clear budget, asking about follow-ups upfront, and preparing for emergencies—whether that’s with a dedicated credit card, a savings fund, or simply knowing your options. We also explore why choosing a vet who fits your values and communication style makes money talks feel easier. If you’ve ever panicked over an estimate, wondered how to afford care without cutting corners, or wished vet bills felt less overwhelming, this episode is for you.

KEY INSIGHTS:

• Why money conversations at the vet are so emotionally charged for pet parents.

•  The hidden factors behind rising vet costs, from wages to overhead.

•  How setting a budget upfront helps your vet prioritize care within your means.

• The importance of asking about follow-ups so you’re not blindsided later.

• Simple ways to prepare for emergencies—like a pet savings fund or a dedicated credit card.

•  Why choosing a vet who aligns with your values can make all the difference. 

• How transparency and collaboration can transform stressful conversations into empowering ones.

RESOURCES:

🐾 Learn more about the Uncharted Veterinary Conference

🐾 Explore Synap Neuro-Inclusive Leadership

🐾 Listen to our podcast episode with Vet Billing to learn more about this payment plan option. 

Ron Sosa on Instagram: @ron.sosa84

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So many pet parents want to do the right thing and so they vaccinate on schedule, give monthly parasite prevention, and follow the “standard” advice from their vet. But what if those very routines are putting your dog (or cat) at risk?

In this episode, I’m joined by veterinarian Dr. Laurie Coger to unpack the hidden risks of routine care and what’s actually safe for your pup. We talk about vaccines, flea and tick medications, heartworm prevention, and how to make decisions that protect your dog’s long-term health.

This conversation is full of practical takeaways you can use right away, like the questions to ask your vet, when titer testing makes sense, how to know if parasite prevention is really necessary, and why building your dog’s microbiome may be the best defense of all.

If you’ve ever felt confused about what your dog really needs (and what they don’t), this episode will give you clarity and confidence to make the best choices for your pet.

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ The crucial difference between vaccination (giving a shot) and immunization (achieving immunity), and why titer testing matters.

✨ Why protocols are designed for the weakest pets, and how that can mean overdosing the strongest.

✨ The hidden risks of long-acting parasite preventives (and why convenience can sometimes come at a cost).

✨ Safer, smarter ways to approach flea, tick, and heartworm prevention based on region, lifestyle, and your dog’s health history.

✨ How the microbiome is your dog’s first line of defense, and why antibiotics and kibble diets can undermine resilience.

✨ The environmental ripple effects of vaccines and parasite medications we rarely consider.

✨ Why building a veterinary dream team—integrative vets, conventional vets, specialists, and emergency care—is the best way to cover every stage of your dog’s life.

✨ How to approach conversations with your vet with respect, even when you disagree, and find practitioners who align with your values.

RESOURCES:

🐾 Dr. Laurie Coger’s book 👇

 Vaccines Explained:The Wholistic Vet’s Guide to Vaccinationing Your Dog 

FOLLOW:

Dr. Laurie Coger Website: https://healthydogworkshop.com/

Dr. Laurie Coger on Instagram: @healthydogworkshop

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Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen

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If you’ve ever wished you could be a fly on the wall for a totally unfiltered, heart-to-heart between a leading pet health educator and an integrative vet… this is your episode. In this conversation with the incredible Rodney Habib, we go deep into what it really means to be a Pet Parent 2.0, one who’s informed, empowered, and unafraid to ask the hard questions about their pet’s health. From over-vaccination to new spay/neuter research, from longevity drugs to nutrition myths, this isn’t a “here’s the protocol, just follow it” kind of talk. It’s a raw, nuanced exchange about evolving science, emotional truths, and how to navigate the overwhelming amount of information out there as a devoted pet parent. We also open up about the moments that changed the trajectory of our lives, the heartbreaks, the mistakes, and the lessons that shape how we care for pets today. If you’re ready to move beyond “basic pet care” and into the next level of advocacy for your pet, this conversation is for you.

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ What it means to be a “Pet Parent 2.0” and why curiosity, openness, and self-advocacy are your superpowers.

✨ Why “over-vaccination” doesn’t mean anti-vaccination — and how to make personalized vaccine decisions with your vet.

✨ The new spay/neuter research pet parents need to know about, including hormone-sparing options and why timing matters.

✨ Why ultra-processed food is still the default in vet med, and how even small changes toward fresh food can have big health impacts.

✨ How to navigate polarizing topics without burning bridges (and why finding a vet you trust matters more than ever).

✨ The truth about emerging longevity drugs —what’s unknown and the questions to ask before saying yes. 

✨ Why the most important thing you can do for your pet’s health is to trust your intuition, even when it goes against the norm.

🐾 Explore the Planet Paws community for pet parents: https://www.planetpaws.ca

🐾 Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker’s Dog Cancer Series:  https://www.dogcancerseries.com/

Rodney Habib: @rodneyhabib

RESOURCES:

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Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet 

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In this episode, I sit down with Ruby Balaram, CEO of Real Dog Box and founder of the Feed Real Institute, for a heart-to-heart about one of the most overwhelming—and important—topics in pet care: food. From her start as a paralegal to becoming a bold voice in the fresh food movement, Ruby shares how a deeply personal journey with her partner’s 12 year old dog lit a fire to bring truly nourishing, species-appropriate ancestral food back to dogs’ bowls. We dive into what’s actually in commercial pet food, why you need to read the labels carefully, the biggest debates shaking the industry, and how pet parents can cut through the noise to make feeding choices they feel proud of. If you’ve ever stood in the pet food aisle feeling lost, or felt side-eyed for wanting to feed differently, this is the conversation your heart (and your dog!) needs.

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ How adding even one fresh, whole ingredient can start transforming your dog’s health.

✨ Why ingredient quality matters more than the marketing on the bag (and why “human grade” is a non-negotiable).

✨ The difference between real preventive care and the “wellness” most pets get at annual checkups.

✨ How transparency from pet food companies should look and the red flags when it’s missing.

✨ Why feeding variety is key to a healthy microbiome, nutrient balance, and resilience against disease.

✨ The surprising emotional benefits of mealtime joy for your dog. 

✨ How intolerance testing can help take the guesswork out of diet decisions.

✨ Why the raw food bacteria debate is more nuanced than it seems and what the research really says.

✨ How the Feed Real Summit is bringing together pet parents, vets, and industry leaders for practical, immersive learning on canine longevity.

RESOURCES:

🐾 The Feed Real Summit (Oct 11–12, 2025 in San Diego)

DM us on Instagram @integrativepet if you want 20% off your ticket (we have a limited number of coupon codes so come grab yours). 

🐾 Real Dog Box 

Follow Ruby on Instagram: @realdogbox

Follow the Feed Real Summit: @feedrealsummit

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In this week’s episode, I have the absolute joy of chatting with Dr. Madeleine Browne, a fellow integrative veterinarian and sports medicine expert who’s just as passionate as I am about helping our pets thrive at every stage of life. We dive into one of my favorite topics: how to protect your dog’s joints, starting long before you ever see signs of stiffness or pain. Because here’s the truth… the way your pup plays, moves, and exercises from those wiggly puppy days can shape their mobility for years to come. Dr. Browne shares simple, practical steps you can start right away, from gentle play modifications to fun at-home strengthening exercises, all designed to help your dog avoid heartbreaking conditions like arthritis, cruciate ligament tears, and IVDD (herniated discs). If you’ve ever dreamed of your fur baby trotting happily by your side well into their golden years, this episode is filled with the tools to make that dream a reality. Let’s keep those tails wagging for life 🐶

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ Why mobility matters at every age — and how prevention in puppyhood sets the stage for lifelong joint health.

✨ How everyday activities like stairs, zoomies, and jumping off the couch can impact growing joints, and how to make them safer.

✨ Why keeping your dog lean is one of the most powerful ways to prevent arthritis and other mobility problems.

✨ How “prehab” (rehabilitation exercises started before injury) can strengthen your dog’s core, improve coordination, and lower injury risk.

✨ Breed-specific risks you should know — and what to ask your vet about preventing common issues like IVDD or cruciate ligament tears.

✨ Simple at-home strengthening exercises, including the “doggy crunch,” to build core stability and protect the spine.

✨ How to safely prepare puppies for high-impact activities like hiking, jogging, or agility — and why starting too soon can backfire.

✨ And home environment changes (like raised food bowls and non-slip flooring) that can make a big difference for joint protection.

RESOURCES:

Check out Dr. Madeleine’s educational blog posts on her website for more joint health and mobility tips: Balanced Paws Vet

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Dr. Madeleine Browne: @balancedpawsvet

Integrative Pet Wellness Center: integrativepet.com
Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet
Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet

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When Melissa Boland’s dog Henry Clay was diagnosed with cancer, and then she was diagnosed with cancer as well, her world cracked open. What she discovered next lit a fire in her that would change the grooming industry forever. In this episode, I sit down with her to talk about founding 4-Legger, a USDA-certified organic dog shampoo brand, and we dive into a powerful conversation about what’s really hiding in your pet’s grooming products, and how it could be affecting their long-term health. We talk about everything from misleading marketing terms to hidden carcinogens that never even show up on the label. Melissa breaks down what you really need to know about ingredients like “coconut-based” and why most “natural” dog shampoos… aren’t. If you’ve ever assumed that what you’re putting on your dog’s skin is safe, this episode is a must-listen because your dog’s skin is their largest organ. And what goes on it… goes in it. 

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ How Melissa’s deep soul relationship with her heart dog Henry Clay started her on a mission to change the pet shampoo industry. 

✨ How companies like 4-Legger that go through the USDA organic program are required to list all their ingredients giving pet parents real transparency. 

✨ How the toxins found in a lot of conventional shampoos build up in our pets bodies and over time can contribute to liver or kidney failure.

✨ Are pets with seizures being chronically exposed to neurotoxins through shampoos?

✨ The rescue dog whose hair grew back after he got many many therapeutic baths with 4-Legger healing shampoos.

✨ How the pet grooming industry is shockingly unregulated and what that means for your dog.

✨ What terms like “coconut-derived” or “natural surfactant” really mean (and why they’re a red flag).

✨ How a single fragrance on the label can contain up to 500 undisclosed chemicals. 

✨ How conventional ingredients like formaldehyde-releasing preservatives can accumulate in your dog’s body over time..

✨ How 4-Legger peppermint and tea tree oil shampoo can sometimes be used as a natural alternative to medicated shampoos.

✨ And Melissa tells us all about the Pet Shampoo Ingredient Database she created.  

RESOURCES:

✨Check out the Pet Shampoo Ingredient Database by 4-Legger 👇

The Pet Shampoo Database 

✨ Download our FREE holistic pet care guides 👇

Itchy Pet Action Plan

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4-Legger: https://www.4-legger.com/

Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com/

4-Legger: @4leggerz

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Dr. Lily Chen: @dr.lilychen

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In this episode, Shari, a cherished Concierge Member and founder of the Shari's Daycare, and I explore what it really looks like to offer the highest level of care. Shari shares how her daycare model flipped the script on what a day care can be. Think luxury concierge-style services, individualized enrichment, personalized meals, and even a pickup school bus for dogs. Basically it’s like a kindergarten for pets! Shari takes the happiness of each dog seriously—carefully observing their needs, guiding social play, and making sure every pup is an energy match with their friends so everyone’s having a good time. But Shari and I also go deeper into what happens behind the scenes when caretakers are running on empty. We both think back to our experience with a corporate vet practice model that lacked compassion and how we saw firsthand how so many brilliant vet professionals are undervalued. This episode is a beautiful reminder that raising the standard for pets starts by raising our standard for self-care and team care 💫 

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ How Shari’s concierge-style daycare model creates emotional safety through individualized support, personalized meals, and carefully curated playgroups.

✨ How delivering high-level care means charging in a way that honors the team's time, energy, and expertise.

✨ The importance of guiding social play and watching for energy matches—so every dog feels safe and genuinely happy.

✨ What both Shari and Lily witnessed working in corporate vet clinics that made them realize something had to change. 

✨ And how filling up your own cup and taking a proper break is essential for anyone in a caregiving role. 

RESOURCES:

If you’d like to apply to join Shari’s amazing dog care in South Bay, Los Angeles, just send her an email [email protected]

Please note: The Integrative Pet Wellness Center does offer payment plans through Vet Billing 💸

INTRODUCING THE EXCLUSIVE CONCIERGE MEMBERSHIP WITH DR. LILY AND VET TECH DIANNE

Are you a pet parent who expects nothing less than exceptional care for your fur baby? Do you want to keep them healthy rather than waiting for them to get sick?And is having access to advanced integrative treatments and both western and holistic options a non-negotiable for you?

If that sounds like you, you're exactly who this membership was designed for 💖

Doors are now open. Apply to join: https://www.theunicornvet.com/Concierge ✨

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Katie Woodley—aka The Natural Pet Doctor—for a heart-opening, science-rich chat on gut health, food sensitivities, chronic skin issues (because the skin always tells a deeper story), and what to do if your dog keeps having diarrhea. Dr. Katie's shift from conventional vet med to holistic gut expert began when her husband was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, and she realized just how much was missing from the traditional toolbox. That moment sparked a deep dive into holistic healing, and today, she's one of the most sought-after gut health vets in the field. Together, we explore how true healing begins with restoring the gut terrain before big diet changes and how functional testing can finally offer the deeper answers you’ve been searching for (the ones we just can't find with conventional testing alone). So if your pet has been struggling with itchy skin, chronic vomiting, or ongoing diarrhea, and you've tried different diets and supplements and seen multiple vets, and your pup still isn't getting better then this heartfelt, practical episode is for you.

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ Why some pets react to even the best fresh food diets—and what that reveals about the underlying gut terrain.

✨ The exact tests Dr. Katie runs in every chronic diarrhea or itchy skin case. 

✨ Why functional medicine testing speeds up healing and helps avoid burnout from trying the wrong things in the wrong order. 

✨ How a study showed puppies fed fresh food early had a lower risk of allergies and itchy skin later in life. 

✨ Why digestive enzymes are often the key first step for pets with poor digestion. 

✨ How herbs like slippery elm and marshmallow root soothe an inflamed gut and reduce food reactivity. 

✨ What “binders” are and how they help detox gently without stressing the body. 

✨ Why detoxing too early can backfire when drainage pathways aren’t open—and how to know if your pet is ready. 

✨ How to rotate food in a way that strengthens the gut when your pet is ready. 

✨ The connection between chronic gut and skin symptoms and deeper issues like heavy metals, mycotoxins (aka mold), and leaky gut. 

✨ Why prescription diets weren’t meant to be long-term and how they can lead to nutrient deficiencies. 

✨ What it really means to “restore instead of strip” the body and how this flips conventional veterinary thinking. 

✨ Why things haven’t worked in the past and how understanding your pet’s gut terrain can change everything. 

✨ How emotional stress in humans impacts pets and why you soothing your nervous system is part of their healing too. 

✨ And the power of community and support when navigating chronic illness because you don’t have to do this alone. 

RESOURCES:

Dr. Katie’s Gut & Skin Healing Program 👇

Better Gut Health Blueprint

FREE Masterclass with Dr. Katie 👇

Transform Your Pet's Health Naturally: The Blueprint to End Chronic Gut and Skin Issues

FOLLOW:

Dr. Katie Woodley:  https://www.thenaturalpetdoctor.com/

Dr. Katie’s YouTube: The Natural Pet Doctor

Dr. Katie Woodley Instagram: @thenaturalpetdoctor 

Integrative Pet Wellness Center: integrativepet.com

Integrative Pet Wellness Center Instagram: @integrativepet

Dr. Lily Chen: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet

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