By now, we all have heard that gut health is the foundation of whole-body health.  So with all of the toxins in our food and environment, what can we do to to either reverse leaky gut in our pets or help to prevent it in the first place?  Listen in as Dr. Judy has a revealing chat with Dr. Katie Kangas about how so many factors are contributing to many chronic health issues.  How can we best support our pets' gut health?  This episode is guaranteed to contain new info that you didn't know before and arm you with the best integrative methods to support gut health.  

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What does your pet really need in order to live a long and healthy life?  Dr. Gary Richter, distinguished veterinarian, international bestselling author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide, and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition joins Dr. Judy for an educational chat about how to support your pet's health and wellness, easily at home.  How can we boost both their physical and mental well-being?  Tune in to find out more!

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We all want to provide the best care possible for our fur kids. But it can be confusing trying to navigate all of the information out there. Diet, vaccines, enrichment, where to start? thankfully holistic that veterinarian, Dr. Judy Morgan put together three short mini courses called Dog Longevity, Cat Longevity, and Horse Longevity made easy to break down the top six effective ways we can provide the best care for our pets. All podcast listeners can get 25% off any of Dr. Judy's longevity mini courses using code PODCAST13 at DrJudyU.com.

Do you think that you know everything there is to know about canine probiotics?  Think again!  You must tune in to this super informative episode where Dr. Judy chats with Dr. Conor Brady from Dogs First, writer, speaker and dedicated advocate for natural canine feeding and health.  Don't miss this episode where you will learn the latest science and actual studies backing up the most recent advancements in gut flora science.  Info that both you AND your dog will benefit from.  Even Dr. Judy comments on learning new info in this one.  Don't miss it!

Dr. Conor Brady is a full-time writer, speaker and a dedicated advocate for natural canine feeding and health. Much of his work you will find at his website www.dogsfirst.ie and for the nerds, there is in his 2020 book Feeding Dogs: Dry or Raw? The Science Behind the Debate, which proudly remains the #1 rated manual on canine nutrition on Amazon. Dr. Brady lives with his wife Elaine and two daughters, Holly and Zoe, in Wicklow, Ireland, and is a proud father to a slightly (very) odd blue roan cocker called Dudley. What he lacks in brains and finesse he makes up with single-minded determination, though that statement is, “equally true for both of us”.

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One of our favorite guest lectures is Dr. Conor Brady, founder of Dogs First. Dr. Brady is a highly trained researcher, working specifically in Natural Pet Care. He's passionate about helping dog lovers get to the root cause of their issues to avoid the constant cycle of going back to the vet for meds that only suppress symptoms. Dr. Conor's, four courses are now available on DrJudyU.com. And you can enjoy 10% off his courses using code PODCAST12 when purchasing Canine Allergy, Behavior, the Colossal Role of Nutrition, What Do Dogs Eat? Carnivore or Omnivore? And the "Complete" Myth.

What happens when dogs have no sex hormones throughout life?  Various studies confirm how traditional spay and neuter, especially when our dogs are young, causes so many diseases.  Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, Veterinarian, Wildlife Biologist and author of The Forever Dog, and Dr. Judy talk about that long list of diseases related to traditional spay/neuter and alternative surgeries that are so much safer for our dogs and can make a world of difference in a dog's life.  She even shares the resource https://www.parsemus.org/ as a place to seek out veterinarians who are using these much safer surgical methods to desex dogs.  In addition, Dr. Becker shares how you can easily help your dog's health if they have already been desexed by traditional methods.  You won't want to miss this fascinating and informative episode!

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Have you had a chance to read Dr. Judy's best selling book, Raising Naturally Healthy Pets: a guide to helping your pets live longer? Whether you adopt or shop, choosing the right pet for your family is a decision that should be made after careful consideration. Once that pet enters your home, what's next? Are you going to vaccinate? What about parasite prevention? Or choosing the best diet for your new addition? Dr. Judy answers these questions and more in this easy to read book for pet parents. As a podcast listener you can enjoy 20% off Raising Naturally Healthy Pets by Dr. Judy Morgan, using the code PODCAST11 at NaturallyHealthyPets.com

Chronic kidney disease is unfortunately very common and continues to increase in our cats and dogs.  Alex Roberts, Founder of Healing Bay Pet Nutrition LLC chats with Dr. Judy about why kidney failure is an irreversible process, but that there is so much we can do to help our pets live a good quality of life, even with this diagnosis.  They talk about the importance of understanding lab values and how food and supplements are literal life changers.  Listen in and learn why chronic kidney disease is on the rise and what we can do for our pets that experience it.  And Dr. Judy is so thrilled to share Alex's little secret!

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When your pet gets lab work at the veterinarian Do you understand the results? Renowned holistic veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan explains how to get the most out of the results in her course Understanding and Interpreting Lab Values. This course will help you crack the code and figure out the puzzling language of common diagnostics such as a CBC, chemistry screen, urinalysis and endocrine testing. This course is perfect for the veterinary professional looking to learn from a true expert to better serve their patients or the dedicated pet parent wanting to have more tools in their toolbox to better advocate for their pet.  Podcast listeners get to take advantage of a 20% discount using the promo code PODCAST10 at checkout on DrJudyU.com. 

Does your dog eat poo?  What does that mean and what does that have to do with feeding fermented foods?  Dr. Ian Billinghurst and Rob Ryan discuss why fermented foods are ancestral and instinctual for dogs, along with some of the many benefits.  Rob and Dr. Ian have joined forces to produce Gussy's Gut.  Tune in to see if this exceptional product would be beneficial to your dog's health.

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Do you add fermented foods to your dog’s diet?  We offer the Incorporating Fermentation into Your Dog’s Diet mini course, where Billy Hoekman, Vice President of Nutrition and Communication with Green Juju shows some simple ways you can ferment a variety of foods for your dog at home and shares all of the benefits of fermented food.  This course is only 1 hour and can make such a difference to your dog’s health.  Podcast listeners can take advantage of a 50% discount by using the promo code PODCAST09 when checking out at DrJudyU.com

Dr. Judy has a blast with guest Lisa Spector, known as the Pet Calming Maestro and Founder of My Zen Pet and the Dog Gone Calm Club.  Tune in to learn about the many benefits of music for canine anxiety, what type of music is most effective and how you can incorporate music into your dog's daily routine to help promote relaxation and well-being.

All of us are surrounded by different  types of noises that occur in our daily lives.  What is the effect of of these noises on our dog's health and what can we do to limit their exposure?

Listen in and even be treated to a mini concert by Lisa.  Listen with your dog and see how relaxed and calm they become.

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Are you ready to prepare complete and balanced meals at home for your dog with confidence? Let Dr. Judy take the guesswork out of home prepared food in our Homemade Food for Dogs 101 course. Once you purchase this fun and easy to understand course on DrJudyU, you will have permanent access and can rewatch it anytime. Podcast listeners get to take advantage of a 25% discount on Homemade Food for Dogs 101 using code PODCAST08 When purchasing on DrJudyU.com  Your dog will thank you.

Do you believe in animal communication?  Dr. Judy does and has a blast interviewing Liz Murdoch, an Intuitive Animal Communicator, Owner of Talking With the Dogs and Host of Talking With the Dogs podcast, who specializes in helping people dealing with behavior, health or end of life concerns with their pets. Liz specializes in connecting with dogs (but also chats with other pets) to get their perspective so clients can create effective strategies for resolving challenging pet care dilemmas. 

Tune in to learn how animal communication makes a difference, what's involved and what our pets want us to know.  Fascinating stuff!  And Liz shares more on her unique Dog Talk and Cat Chat cards. Liz makes a great offer on the Show, so listen up!

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When your veterinarian shares your pets' lab work with you, do you completely understand the results? Arm yourself with the knowledge to navigate lab results and make informed health choices before they turn serious. Podcast listeners get to take advantage of a 20% discount and lifetime access on our Understanding Lab Values Simplified Course, which is a one hour mini course where Dr. Judy explains the meaning of each item commonly found on diagnostic tests such as the CBC chemistry screen, and urinalysis. Use code PODCAST07 when purchasing on DrJudyU.com Your pet will thank you.

Dr. Judy and guest Angela Ardolino, Pet Cannabis Expert, Founder and Formulator of CBD Dog Health and MycoDog discuss the remarkable science of Adaptogens.  Learn what they are, how they work, what research shows us, how to use them, and which pets would benefit the most from using adaptogens.  These natural substances, found in nature can absolutely take the place of dangerous pharmaceuticals.  For the sake of your pet's health and wellness, give this a listen!

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This episode discusses the benefits of adaptogens and some of our favorites are from MycoDog, available in Clarity for cognitive and nervous system function, Breathe for respiratory and cardiovascular support and Vitality for cancer, autoimmune disease and liver issues. This sustainable line of tinctures combines the most beneficial medicinal mushroom extracts with complimentary adaptogens. As a thank you to our podcast listeners use code PODCAST06 for 10% off all MycoDog products at NaturallyHealthyPets.com

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This is for the cat parents!  Listen in as Dr. Judy chats with Holly Ganz, PhD, Chief Science Officer and co-founder of AnimalBiome.  What does poor gut health in our cats look like and what factors contribute to imbalances and loss of good bacteria?  What does research and science tell us about the role healthy bacteria play in supporting our cats' health? How can we easily restore missing healthy bacteria and promote a better balance?  Learn all of this and much more by listening to this short and informative episode.

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