Pet Health Junkies

Coconut oil is one of my favorite things to have around the house. I use it every single day for myself and very often for my pets.Even with all of it's amazing benefits, there is still some negativity floating around the internet about coconut oil, so we invited the ladies behind Coco Therapy on the show to help us all understand the benefits - including why it's actually a really great addition to food for a dog with pancreatitis! Visit www.pethealthjunkies.com to follow Jessica, Janet...

In this conversation, Dr. Rob Silver discusses the safety and medicinal properties of mushrooms for pets. He explains that while some mushrooms can be toxic, many edible and medicinal mushrooms are safe for pets. Dr. Silver emphasizes the importance of sourcing mushrooms from reputable companies that can provide accurate identification and analysis of their products. He also discusses the ideal growing environments for mushrooms and the different delivery methods available, such as powders an...

We are continuing our discussion on reading pet food and pet treat ingredient labels. It's a very confusing world and we want to keep brining you information on how to discern what those labels actually mean. Visit www.pethealthjunkies.com to follow Jessica, Janet, & Pam, and for FREE resources such as 🐈 Optimum Cat Nutrition PDF🐕 Beginner Dog Training videos⚕️Veterinary Visit WorksheetWhen we know better, we can do better.

Billy Hoekman is the Nutrition and Communication Director for Green Juju, which is one of our favorite companies. What's really great about any chat with Billy is that he doesn't view everything through the lens of what Green Juju does ... he looks at the industry as a whole to help us better understand not only why ingredients matter but also why trusting the company making the food matters. We can get into the weeds of pet food ingredients and why we want this over that, but at th...

We're obsessed with pet health . . . treats and chews for dogs and cats are no exception. Our philosophy is: what purpose is it serving?So, when you give a chew or treat to your dog or cat, why are you giving it? Is there a nutritional benefit? A dental cleaning benefit? Maybe you just need to occupy them for a while.We get it! Listen to today's episode where we break it all down and help you figure out how to choose the best options for your healthy pet!Visit www.pethealthjun...

Time for an uplifting show! We talk so much about what's wrong with today's pet care that we thought it'd be nice to have a show dedicated to why we love our pets (and your pets, let's be honest!) so darn much!We hope you enjoy this episode and can't wait to hear from you about your love of pets!Instagram:Jessica @thepetparentingresetJanet @pupology.atxPam @purrrfectlyholisticVisit www.pethealthjunkies.com to follow Jessica, Janet, & Pam, and for FREE resources such as 🐈 Optimum Cat ...

Spring has officially sprung here in Central Texas and in many other parts of the US and around the world, so we decided that an episode dedicated to fleas, ticks, and heartworms was in order.Spoiler alert: there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for reasons such as: - how vitally healthy is your pet? - is your pets body already overloaded with toxins? - what risk do you have in your neck of the woods?So, in today’s episode, we’ll be chatting about - traditional...

Have you ever wondered WHY we give our dogs and cats so darn many vaccines?! We certainly have, and since it's such a hot topic, we thought the best way to bring this idea of over-vaccination to you is from a long-time veterinarian, Dr. Laurie Coger.Dr. Coger is an integrative and functional medicine veterinarian, dog owner, trainer, and breeder. Her resume is impressive, but it’s her matter-of-fact delivery that makes me like her even more. Anytime I’m in need of referring someone to in...

When you first find the healthy pet community, whether that be through a blogger, an influencer, or a veterinarian, all of the information - which is contrary to what your traditional vet has been telling you for years - can be very overwhelming. Today, we discuss the overwhelm and some practical tips and advice for how to navigate this new world in a way that will give you some peace and clarity but also allow you to implement what you're learning with your pets.After all, the goal is t...

PART 2 of Cultivating A Relationship With Your Vet This week we are featuring Dr. Katie WoodleyVisit www.pethealthjunkies.com to follow Jessica, Janet, & Pam, and for FREE resources such as 🐈 Optimum Cat Nutrition PDF🐕 Beginner Dog Training videos⚕️Veterinary Visit WorksheetWhen we know better, we can do better.