Before launching my concierge holistic practice, I spent years working as a relief veterinarian in more than 100 veterinary hospitals across multiple states.

That experience gave me something I could never have learned by staying in one clinic: perspective.

In this episode, I share the biggest lessons I learned from working alongside hundreds of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, and how those experiences shaped the way I practice medicine today.

This isn't an episode about what's "wrong" with veterinary medicine. It's about what I've come to appreciate, what I've learned, and why I believe the best care comes from combining excellent medicine with curiosity, education, collaboration, and individualized care.

Whether you're a longtime pet parent or new to veterinary care, I hope this episode helps you better understand the profession and encourages you to view your relationship with your veterinarian as a true partnership.

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This episode is a little different.

Recently, I attended Ashley Brock's Launch Your Ads Live event, where I was honored to receive the Rainmaker Award, an award recognizing the impact and growth created through effective marketing. What made the moment even more meaningful was that I was the only veterinarian recognized.

As grateful as I am for the award, what stayed with me wasn't walking across the stage.

It was realizing what that award actually represents.

It represents the pets whose lives have changed because their families found me.

The dog whose chronic itching finally made sense.

The senior dog who became excited about meals again.

The family who thought they'd run out of options until they discovered there was another way to approach their pet's health.

Marketing often gets a bad reputation, but when it's done with integrity, it isn't about selling.

It's about helping the right people find the help they've been searching for.

In this episode, I share why receiving this award was so meaningful, what I've learned about serving pet parents beyond the exam room, and why every consultation, recipe, home visit, email, and conversation reminds me that this work is so much bigger than veterinary medicine.

If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another pet parent who believes there is always value in asking one more question.

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If someone asked me, "What would you do if this was your own dog?" this episode has some of my answers.

As a veterinarian, I spend every day helping families make decisions about their pets' health. While every pet is unique, there are a handful of principles that guide almost every recommendation I make.

These aren't about chasing trends or finding a magic supplement. In fact it's the opposite. They're about building a strong foundation that supports a healthier, happier life.

In this episode, I walk through each stage of a pet's life...from puppy/kittenhood to the senior years. And share what I would prioritize if I were raising my own dog.

We discuss how nutrition, movement, preventive care, mental enrichment, and functional testing evolve throughout a pet's lifetime, and why investing in health before problems arise can make all the difference.

• What I'd prioritize during puppy or kittenhood to build lifelong resilience
• Why prevention should start long before your pet shows signs of illness
• Why maintaining a healthy body condition is one of the most impactful things you can do
• How functional testing (including gut microbiome testing, vitamin D testing, hair tissue mineral analysis, and environmental toxin testing) can help personalize your pet's care when appropriate
• Why healthy aging is about supporting quality of life, not simply adding years

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that prevention isn't about expecting something to go wrong, it's about creating the best opportunity for things to go right. It's not waiting for a disease to control the conversation.

Every pet deserves care that's thoughtful, personalized, and proactive.

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We tend to treat our vet's vacation, sick day, or "closed for Continuing Education" sign the same way we treat a delayed flight...as an inconvenience aimed personally at us. In this episode, I'm flipping that script.

Just like I made the case in Episode #39 that a profitable vet is a good thing for you and your pet because profit funds better equipment, better testing, better continuing education.

I'm making the same case here for rest. Time off isn't your vet checking out on your pet. It's what makes sure your vet can actually show up when it counts.
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I’m sharing something personal: what I did when my own dog got his very first ear infection.

And honestly? For one day, I considered going the traditional route.

Even as a more holistic veterinarian, I had that moment of, “Should I just treat this the conventional way and move on?”

But instead, I paused. I slowed down.

And I chose to do exactly what I recommend my clients and pet parents do: trust the process.

Because an ear infection is rarely just about the ear.

In this episode, I walk you through my thought process, what I considered, how I supported him, and what ended up happening when I leaned into root-cause care rather than rushing straight to suppression.

• Why I didn’t immediately jump into traditional treatment
• The importance of asking why the ear infection happened in the first place
• How ear symptoms can be a sign the body needs deeper support
• Why slowing down can be one of the most important parts of healing
• How I used ozone and laser therapy to support his body
• What I was watching for during the process
• How I thought through comfort, inflammation, immune support, and the bigger picture
• What happened after I chose to trust the process

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Many pet parents spend countless hours analyzing ingredient labels, looking up recipes, trying them them out for their pets.

Yet, ingredients are only one piece of the puzzle.

In this episode, I explain the difference between ingredients and nutrients, why some diets that look healthy may still be incomplete, and the common vitamin and mineral deficiencies she sees in dogs and cats.

You'll learn:

• Why ingredient lists can be misleading
• The vitamins and minerals that matter most
• Example recipes and what they could be deficient in
• Common mistakes in homemade and fresh food diets

If you cook for your dog, and found that recipe online or created it yourself (with the best of intentions!) this episode will help you make more informed decisions about your pet's nutrition!

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In this episode, I discuss why vitamin D plays a critical role in immune function, inflammation, muscle health, and overall wellness for your pets.

You'll learn:

• Why dogs depend on dietary vitamin D
• Conditions associated with low vitamin D levels
• Why testing may be valuable for some pets
• Why guessing can be risky

If your pet struggles with allergies, chronic inflammation, digestive issues, or simply isn't thriving, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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When most people think about hurricane preparedness for pets, they think about food, water, and medications.

Those are important! And, they are not the whole story.

In this episode, I share several non-traditional hurricane preparedness strategies designed to help support your pet's health before, during, and after a storm.

You'll learn:

• Why keeping food consistent matters
• How stress affects the gut microbiome
• Ways to protect fresh food diets during power outages
• Why air quality may become a hidden issue
• Indoor enrichment ideas to reduce anxiety

These simple steps may help your pet stay healthier and more comfortable throughout hurricane season!

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We've been taught to measure a pet's life in years. But years don't tell the whole story.

In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most important shifts in how I think about pet health, the difference between how long your pet lives and how well they live. It's a conversation that changes the entire approach to care, and it's one I wish more pet parents were having sooner.

In this episode we cover:

• The clear difference between lifespan and health span and why it matters
• Why two pets can live the exact same number of years but have completely different quality of life
• The six biggest factors that influence how well your pet ages: nutrition, gut health, muscle mass, toxic burden, weight, and lifestyle
• The retirement account analogy: how daily choices compound over time into the quality of your pet's later years
• Why modern medicine has improved survival, but improving health span requires a different approach entirely
  
  The question isn't just "how long will my pet live?" The better question is "how well will my pet live?"
  
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What happens when you run functional testing on your own dog, not because something is wrong, but because you believe in being proactive?

That's exactly what I did with my own pup, Bernard. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what I found, what didn't work, what I did next, and how following the data led me to a hidden mold problem in my own home that was affecting both of us.

In this episode we cover:

• Why I ran functional lab testing on Bernard proactively (and why you don't have to wait for a crisis)
• Why his levels went up after detoxing, and what that actually meant
• The importance of retesting (this is the step most people skip!)
• How I stayed curious instead of frustrated when the protocol "failed"
• How I found odorless, invisible mold
  

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