In this conversation, I chat with Charly and Larry Pruden, founders of Pawdega, an e-commerce store dedicated to providing safe and healthy products for pet parents. They discuss their journey into pet health, the importance of vetting pet products, and the challenges of navigating the pet care market. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency in ingredient sourcing, the impact of marketing buzzwords, and actionable advice for pet parents to make informed choices for their pets' health.

My goal for my listeners is to walk away with a little more knowledge on how to navigate endless options of supplements and pet products by understanding what may qualify as good sourcing and what ingredients to look out for.

Check out Pawdega at Pawdega.us.

We've all heard about and talked about Enrichment. But the concept has either taken on a whole new definition or seems to be stagnant in "just food puzzle toys". Today, I am joined by Tori Mistick of Wear, Wag, Repeat. Tori gives a fresh new outlook on enrichment and opens so many new doorways to all its possibilities. Once you finish this episode, check out her limited enrichment series podcast Enrichment with Tori Mistick.

I think my guest today, Dr. Laurie McCauley, is the smartest person I have ever talked to. Dr. Laurie has really pioneered and revolutionized canine body conditioning and therapy. When I met her at the Feed Real Summit this past October and asked her to be on my podcast, I didn't know we'd take our conversation into the many directions we did. Dr. Laurie knows a whole lot about many supportive body modalities and we chat about many in this episode, my favorite being the tuning forks!

Follow Dr. Laurie on Facebook, IG, and YouTube. Take a course on her website and use promo code PUPPUP for 10% off!

Light. We all know it's important for plants but my guest, Jackie Jolie explains how important it is for us too. Light is one of the most studied modalities proven to have profound benefits for us emotionally and physically. Julie shares a story of how her red light jacket helped a paralyzed dog walk within FIVE DAYS! Jackie really breaks down the science of light and I was just truly blown away. We seriously take light for granted!

Follow Jackie on Instagram and learn more about her company Equisol.

Get 10% off your red light jacket here.

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In this enlightening episode, I interview Michelle Thomas, an animal communicator and intuitive healer. We explore the transformative journey from traditional veterinary practices to holistic pet care, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, energetics, and emotional health in animal well-being. Michelle shares her unique approach to animal communication, the significance of personal energy work, and actionable recommendations for pet parents to connect with their pets on a deeper level. Our conversation also touches on common health issues in pets, the wisdom animals impart, and even the unexpected insights from ants, showcasing the interconnectedness of all living beings.

Connect with Michelle on IG or her website.

We are really good at considering what we feed our dogs- the ingredients in the bowl. But, have you really thought about HOW we feed our dogs? Today, I am joined by Dr. Carol Smeja, the genius behind the Mine Pet Platter. I have had amazing success using this plate-style feeder for Sully but learning more about a dog's perception might inspire you to reconsider your dog bowl too.

Grab yours at https://minepetplatter.com/ and use promo code PP&A for 10% off!

You've heard it before- the gut plays an extremely important and vast role in our behavior and health. In today's episode, I, and my guest Melissa, dive even deeper into the importance of the gut microbiome and discuss FMT or Fecal Microbiota Transplants. That's right, take someone else's poo and shove it up your dog's booty to transfer all the good bugs into your pup's gut microbiome.

Check out FMT products at 15% off here. Your discount is automatically applied at checkout.

In this episode, I dive into the benefits of fresh food diets for dogs, particularly focusing on a recent study by The Farmers Dog. Let's explore the metabolic advantages of fresh food, its impact on aging, and I'll provide practical tips for dog owners looking to improve their pets' nutrition. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding dog food ingredients and the potential health benefits of a fresher diet.

Wanna check out the study? Read it HERE

Bobbie Bhambree has been a wishlist guest for me since I heard her present and met her at the APDT conference in 2024. Her work around resilience in dog has really helped me develop my practice and my Tenacious Teens group class. Bobbie takes us on a joruney of the neuroscience behind resiliency and what we can do to help our dogs develop this skill.

We also experience some technical difficulties, so unfortunately Bobbie is only visually present for part of out conversation.

Learn more about Bobbie and her work here.

Canine Cognitive Decline (CCD) is something that we're told is normal, part of aging and there isn't anything we can do about it. Well, only 2 of those things is correct. Carter Easler, the Director of Education and Research at CBD Dog Health helped pioneer a study that proves mushroom, YES MUSHROOMS, can have a positive effect on CCD, reversing some of its effects or halting progression. In this episode, Carter and I talk about the study itself, its results and what we can do, as pet parents, for our amazing dogs as they age.

Check out the study here.

Get your paws on Clarity, the blend used in the study here.