Thriving Dog Pawcast

 

Today on the show we'll be going over the 4 ways to check if your dog needs a spinal adjustment.

Dr. Lackey, animal spine specialist and owner of Instride Chiropractic, will show us how it's done!

You'll want to go ahead and grab your dog for this episode. Katie will be going over how to perform the tests from the comfort of your own home. 

We chat all about what you might expect from a visit. She's also posted these videos online so give her a follow @instridechiropractic.

And don't worry, we didn't forget to ask the important question -

"How much is this going to set me back?"

You just might be surprised… in a good way!

Tune in to this episode at ThrivingDog.co or on your favorite podcast player. 

Highlights: 

• [2:16] Giving pets the same holistic options as humans
• [4:21] What is chiropractic?
• [9:19] What to expect from a typical session
• [13:11] 4 signs my dog should see a chiropractor
• [23:32] Spine maintenance vs. emergencies
• [26:07] How often should my dog get adjusted?
• [28:25] Cost of treatment
• [30:30] Veterinarian vs. chiropractor: Who to see first

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• Instride Chiropractic
• About Kaitlyn
• Instride Chiropractic on Instagram
• 4 ways to check if your pet needs an adjustment

Connect with Tim Berthold

• LinkedIn

Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

Okay paw parents, it's time to get down and dirty - In your dog's gut that is!

Pop Quiz!

1. Where does your dog's health START?

2. Do you know the difference between a probiotic and a poobiotic?

3. Where do most chronic digestive issues come from?

If you knew all the answers. Hooray! You just graduated PAWcast Academy. But if you didn't, it's okay, we didn't know all the answers either. Shh... don't tell anyone.

But this is precisely why we are excited to bring you this week's PAWcast featuring Holly Ganz and Carlton Osborne - co-founders of Animal Biome.

Animal Biome is on a mission to give your pets a healthy gut. The scientists who founded Animal Biome are passionate about pets and use microbiome research to improve pet health from the inside out.

We chat all about pet gut health, microbiome testing, and Animal Biome's fecal transplant in a capsule.

Tune into this episode of the Thriving Dog PAWcast at ThrivingDog.co or on your favorite podcast player.

Highlights: 

• [2:38] Where it all began: the Kitty Biome project
• [5:22] What is a fecal transplant?
• [8:05] Healthy vs. unhealthy biome
• [15:44]  Why your pet should undergo gut microbiome testing
• [19:11] How diet changes the microbiome
• [23:39] Which diet produces the most balanced gut?
• [30:05] How to prepare for microbiome testing
• [37:03] Are there benefits to intermittent fasting in pets?
• [39:05] How to administer fecal transplant
• [41:12] Poobiotics vs probiotics
• [45:36] Can healthy pets also benefit from fecal transplant?

 

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• Animal Biome
• Animal Biome Team
• Holly Ganz on LinkedIn
• Carlton Osborne on LinkedIn
• Animal Biome on Instagram

Connect with Tim Berthold

• LinkedIn

  Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

When it comes to trying raw feeding, what's holding you back?

I mean, we've heard of the benefits and we want to be good pet parents right?

OF COURSE!

So what is it?

Okay, time to get real. Well… it's kinda messy. I wouldn't even know where to start. Then there's the issues of balancing. And is it even safe?!

Glad you asked! And lucky for you we have Matt and Tina Lunalover, founders of Rebel Raw, on the show today to answer all your raw feeding questions.

Matt and Tina founded Rebel Raw to make raw feeding easy. From pre-portioned meals to amazing customer service, Rebel Raw was created with the pet parent in mind.

You can find this husband and wife team at rebelraw.com or on Instagram @rebelrawfood.

Now tune in to this episode at ThrivingDog.co or on your favorite podcast player.

 

Highlights: 

 

• [2:21] How Rebel Raw got started
• [7:40] The easy way to balance nutrients for raw feeding
• [10:45] An average meal for Victory, their pitbull
• [11:17] Quick trick to calculate your dog's raw food needs
• [12:25] Sneak peek into a typical Rebel Raw meal
• [18:05] Traditional Chinese medicine approach to common dog ailments
• [22:56] Pros and cons of freeze-dried food
• [24:21] How to transition to raw feeding
• [25:50] The benefits your dog could be missing
• [30:17] Final message for pet owners

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• Rebel Raw website
• Rebel Raw Instagram

Connect with Tim Berthold

• LinkedIn

  Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

Today's show is all about picking out the best food for YOUR dog. There is sooooooo much information out there to keep track of.

To feed kibble, to not feed kibble. Ooh, grain-free? What's that? Wait, you're saying I should feed raw? What about home cooked?

The questions are endless! Where do we start?

But no worries my fellow Pawcasters because today on the show we have Dr. Katie Woodley, a holistic veterinarian also known as "The Natural Pet Doctor."

Dr. Katie's path from conventional medicine to holistic healing began when her husband developed an autoimmune disease. After discovering the results of alternative medicine, she knew her furry patients deserved the same care.

She went on to create The Natural Pet Doctor to give pet parents and veterinarians more resources for natural medicine. 

And what's the best medicine?

That's right, FOOD!

So stick around for the show to learn all about how to pick the best food for your dog.

Highlights: 

• [8:30] Do this first before buying any bag of kibble
• [11:30] Grain-free marketing schemes to watch out for
• [12:15] 4 things to look for in your dog's kibble
• [24:35] The proper way to transition your pet's food
• [29:08] Brands recommended by Dr. Katie
• [34:30] How to do home-cooked right
• [45:05] Supplements every dog should be on
• [49:55] To "treat" or "not to treat"
• [56:33] Food and supplements for the 3 stages of life
• [59:23] Major takeaways

 

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Natural Pet Doctor
• LinkedIn for Dr. Katie Woodley

Connect with Tim Berthold

• LinkedIn

Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

 

This week here at the Thriving Dog PAWcast we will be guiding you through the world of flower essences with Dr. Josie Beug.

Dr. Josie is a holistic veterinarian with 20 years of practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine and Animal Reiki. She is also the owner of 5 Element Animal Wellness where she shares her knowledge with all of us lucky enough to call ourselves pet parents. 

We go full spectrum starting with traditional medicine and going down the rabbit hole of energy healing. But no worries, you know here at the PAWcast we're all about science-backed approaches to health!

New to the world of holistic medicine? Make sure to stick around for the end where Dr. Josie walks us through some beginner steps to transition your dog to a HOLISTIC dog!

You can learn more about Dr. Josie and her work at www.drjosies5elements.com/ or follow her on Instagram @drjosiepetvet.

And of course, what this whole show is about, check our her wildcrafted flower essences at www.mollie-and-me.com/.

Highlights: 

[2:33] How Dr. Josie came to love animals

[8:24] Begin with the end in mind: A unique path to holistic veterinary medicine

[12:03] When to use traditional versus holistic methods?

[19:45] How POWDERED CHICKEN FEATHERS could be hiding in ingredient labels

[21:00] A dog food shopping checklist: what you should watch out for

[25:03] The high-quality ingredients that Tim uses in Sunny's Goldens

[26:24] Have you calculated your dog food's carbohydrate content?

[35:46] What you need to know about flower essences and how to use them

[43:32] How intention shapes your decisions as told by a Buddhist monk

[47:03] The flower essences available at Mollie and Me

[52:20] How to transition your dog to a more holistic approach

[55:40] Great news! Humans can take Dr. Josie's flower essences too!

[58:03] The science behind these holistic practices

Resources Mentioned on this episode

Mollie and Me

Dr. Josie's 5 Element Wellness

LinkedIn for Dr. Josie

Connect with Tim Berthold

LinkedIn

Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

Curious how your environment could be helping (or hurting!) your dog?

Ayurveda - the science of life - will teach you to do just that! And lucky for us we have Amanda Ree, canine wellbeing and Ayurveda expert, to guide us. 

Amanda is the founder of Sama Dog - where she helps pet parents guide their dog into the blissful state of balance through Ayurveda. She's worked with world experts, including Deepak Chopra, and is a certified meditation teacher, hatha yoga instructor, and Ayurveda practitioner. 

In this episode, you'll discover how to care for your dog "whole" - istically through Ayurveda. Amanda walks us through the importance of environment and how even SMELL could imbalance your dog's wellbeing!

She also teaches us the 3 dog doshas (mind/body type - no worries, we didn't know what it was either! Lol) - and how to bring each back to balance. 

You can find Amanda (and even take the Dog Dosha quiz) at www.SamaDog.com. 

Or follow her on Facebook @SamaDogWellbeing and Instagram @Sama_Dog_Wellbeing. 

Tune into this episode to learn how to elevate your dog's wellbeing through Ayurveda!

Highlights: 

[2:47] Ayurveda is the science of life

[3:46] How Amanda came to love dogs so much

[9:17] Amanda also has dog boarding at her home

[10:07] How she discovered yoga

[14:15] Ayurveda in 2 minutes or less

[18:11] Discover your dog's dosha (and how to balance them)

[21:38] How to make mindful decisions for your dog

[30:12] Match your dog's breed to their dosha

[36:10] Apply the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to your dog's dosha 

[42:09] Toxic candles to avoid

[49:43] Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned on this episode

Sama Dog

About Amanda

Amanda on LinkedIn

Sama Dog on Instagram

Sama Dog on Facebook

SoulPlayMates

Connect with Tim Berthold

LinkedIn

Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

Curious about what the words, "all-natural" and "organic" on your dog's shampoo really means?

We like to believe it means the shampoo is good for our dogs, right? I mean, why else would we buy it? We even pay more money for it!

Unfortunately, this is not the case. 

Today on the show, Melissa Boland will walk us through the confusing world of labels and teach us what to really watch out for when buying our dog's shampoo. 

After her own battle with cancer and her dog, Henry Clay, passing away from cancer, Melissa started on a journey to make the dog grooming industry safer. 

Melissa wanted to answer the health-conscious pet parent's question:

"how can we tell the difference between a truly organic dog shampoo and the green marketed dog shampoos?" 

Her answer - USDA Certification!

She went on to create 4-Legger - a line of USDA Certified Organic dog grooming products - to give pet parents peace of mind.

Tune into this episode to learn how to spot a truly organic dog shampoo!

Highlights: 

[2:35] The cause of Henry Clay's cancer

[9:09] 3 ingredients that cause itchiness in dogs

[10:40] 2 red flags to watch out for in non-organic grooming products

[13:01] Why synthetic products can carry the "Organic" label

[16:18] What makes a product USDA Certified Organic

[20:44] Dog health issues that can be solved by organic products

[26:50] Why Melissa wishes she would have started raw feeding sooner 

[29:56] Holistic approaches to fleas and ticks

[35:38] How 4-Legger's recipes were created and tested (on Melissa herself!)

[40:44] The trick to find out if a product is really organic

[47:28] How to control the number one cause of cancer in dogs

Resources Mentioned on this episode

4-Legger

Ingredient database - what to look for in dog shampoo ingredients

About 4-Legger

Connect with Tim Berthold

LinkedIn

 

Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

I've got a question for all you Pawcasters out there!

As dedicated pet parents, I'm assuming you take your dog to the vet. You might also take their advice on what type of diet to feed them.

Or, maybe you do your own research on different types of pet food. You might feed kibble? Or raw? Or something else entirely?

But here's my question:

Have you ever considered "HOW" you feed your dog?

This is what Carol Smeja, the founder of the Original Mine Pet Platter and guest for this week's Pawcast, and I chat about. 

The Original Mine Pet Platter is an upgraded dog food feeder designed to allow pets to eat as nature intended. 

We get into how dog bowls can cause eating behaviors such as anxiety, food guarding, and bloating (among many others). We even talk about the importance of WHERE to put your dog's food and how it affects their security. 

Carol is changing the health of pets and educating pet parents that "HOW you feed your dog is just as important as what you feed."

Tune in to this episode of the Thriving Dog PAWcast at ThrivingDog.co.

 

Highlights: 

[1:53] How Carol moved from studying humans to dogs

[5:56] A look at feeding through a dog's eyes

[6:35] Common feeding behaviors caused by traditional dog bowls

[9:40] How to change the way your dog interacts with their feeding space (for the better!)

[12:00] How to choose a location for your dog's food to eliminate insecurity

[13:21] Instincts that come out when a dog eats

[16:35] Why dog's eating behaviors most resemble a wolf's

[18:14] The drawbacks of slow feeders

[23:08] How to save on vet bills caused by fast eating

[25:27] Tips if your dog is experiencing gas or bloating

 

Resources Mentioned on this episode

Mine Pet Platter

Bio for Carol Smeja

Red Wolf Video

Cubby eating from Pet Platter Video

 

Connect with Tim Berthold

LinkedIn

  Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

 

Are you missing these 5 signs of hidden pain in your dog?

Hey Pawcasters! In this episode, I chat with Dr. Edward Bassingthwaite about a topic many of us (even our dog's vet!) could be overlooking. 

Dr. Edward, aka "The Healing Vet," is a holistic veterinarian with over 20 years of experience. In his practice, he has found that "more than half the dogs assessed have pain their owners aren't aware of." 

But have no fear, you'll leave this Pawcast knowing how to talk dog! Dr. Edward takes us through the 5 signs of pain to look out for and why your vet could be missing them. 

We also discuss Whole Energy Body Balance (WEBB) - the method he created and teaches all over the world to relieve chronic pain in pets without medication.

You can learn all about Dr. Edward and his work at thehealingvet.com and his online course at www.webb4pets.com. Or, follow him on Facebook where he hosts free Facebook Live videos and webinars to educate pet parents about silent pain in their pets. 

 

Highlights: 

[1:42] How Dr. Edward came to work with animals

[3:46] Why he moved from conventional practices to holistic healing

[11:10] The source of your dog's hidden pain

[18:18] How energy healing practice can bring you closer to your dog

[22:42] Communicating through energy work

[29:10] 5 signs of hidden pain in your dog (that they can't speak up about)

[30:45] Why your vet could miss finding pain in your dog

[38:38] What to expect from the webb4pets.com online course

[45:45] Dr. Edward's personal routine for health

[48:08] Why your dog's health starts with you

  Resources Mentioned on this episode

The Healing Vet

Webb4Pets Training

About Dr. Edward

The Healing Vet Facebook

Connect with Tim Berthold

LinkedIn

  Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

Worried your dog could be suffering from the harmful effects of arthritis?

I have good news and BETTER news.

The good news is you're not alone!

Arthritis is a normal aging process that all dogs will go through.

The better news is that this week we have Dr. Francisco Maia on the show to guide us through how to properly manage your dog's arthritis.

Francisco is a physical therapist and founder of The K9PT. His focus is on canine rehabilitation and wellness to improve the lives of senior dogs. He aims to educate pet parents on how to manage their dog's arthritis in the long-term and live happier lives well into their golden years. 

Tune in to hear how you can spot the early signs of arthritis and learn some at-home exercises to try with your dog. 

 

Highlights: 

[1:48] How Dr. Maia transitioned from working with humans to dogs

[5:15] The difference between treating animals and humans

[11:49] What you need to know about arthritis

[17:55] The movement is medicine approach to building strength and relieving stiffness

[23:45] Common exercises used by the K9PT

[29:02] At-home exercises to try with your dog

[39:47] Tips for taking the stairs

[41:20] How strength training can help your dog

[46:10] Final thoughts from Dr. Francisco Maia

  Resources Mentioned on this episode

The K9 PT

K9 Massage and Wellness

Instagram

Twitter

YouTube

Facebook

  Connect with Tim Berthold

LinkedIn

  Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny's®

Sunny's® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. 

Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. 

It's formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens.

Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. 

It's also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.  

Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.