Wag Out Loud

Roughly 50% of pet owners in the U.S. give their dogs CBD, often on the recommendation of a veterinarian. But, what exactly is the endocannabinoid system? And what functions of the body does it regulate? Can every dog benefit from the use of cannabis and how can it specifically benefit our older dogs. Listen in as Sandi Krucik-vanBommel, Veterinary Cannabis Counselor shares some great insight on whether CBD can help your senior dog and what to look out for when choosing a brand. Great info!

Listen and Learn as Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte shares why so many of us miss the fact that our dogs are living in silent pain. What are the subtle signs? Where is Silent Pain found in the body? How is it treated? It’s all about educating ourselves and this is a great place to start! Check it out! Your dog will thank you.

What’s wrong with how we typically handle dog waste? A lot! Listen in as Rose Seemann shares all of the health hazards associated with dog waste and how we can be more responsible dog owners, and stop continuing to pollute our environment. She gives us so many options o how we can easily upcycle our own dog’s waste and start a program in our communities. Yes, there is a way to collect and compost canine waste into a safe, nutrient-rich, garden soil. Learn something new today!

How would you define natural dog ownership? It can mean so many things, right? From your approach to medical issues with your dog, treatments, food and supplement choices, training and behavior. Have you ever found yourself struggling to choose between a conventional vs a natural approach with your dog’s health or wellness? Karen Pedersen from Happy Natural Dog is here to make us feel better about the choices we make for our dogs and some great things to consider. Tune in!

Medicinal mushrooms for Dog? You bet! But not all mushrooms are created equal. Dr. Rob Silver will walk us through all of the power mushrooms that he recommends, the properties that they contain and the issues that they treat. Learn about the similar active ingredients that mushrooms contain and the amazing health benefiting properties for dogs. Listen in!

What a great chat I had with Nate Dewsbury about the science that is available for our dogs to realize optimal health and nutrition.  With so many different food choices and supplements on the market, how do we know what will help our dogs to thrive?  And if we feed a species appropriate diet, is that enough or would we need to supplement?  Tune in to learn about passive vs active nutrition and how to find better products and not just more products.

Listen in as entrepreneur, activist and science writer Daniel Schulof reveals the shoddy science responsible for the chronic disease epidemics killing millions of pets every year. His book has been named “the most rigorous and probing canine nutrition book ever written” and we explore the problem of scientific misinformation in the companion animal nutrition world.

Kidney failure is an irreversible process and Studies show that 1 in 10 dogs suffer from kidney disease. Unfortunately, it typically goes undetected until the organs are functioning at approximately 33% to 25% of their capacity. Why is kidney disease in dogs increasing and what are some holistic approaches to treating it? Alex Roberts shares how we can treat renal failure naturally. That even though we can’t reverse it, there's a lot more you can do to help your dog. Listen in!

Did you know that therapeutic massage can benefit the health and mobility of dogs at every life stage? Join me as I chat with Caragh Reilly, a nationally-certified canine massage therapist about the many benefits, the different techniques, how long the effects last, the techniques we can do at home and if your dog is a candidate. An episode overflowing with information! Tune in!

It is so important to develop an open relationship with your veterinarian for your dog’s personalized care. But what is the right care for your dog? Have you thought about risk vs choice when it comes to your dog’s treatment? And how should you mitigate risk? You need to consider what's important to you philosophically, ethically, morally, what style of healthcare you like, and then think about your budget as well. Dr. Bonnie Bragdon is here to answer these questions and shares how to make the right choice for your lifestyle and comfort. Be in the know and listen in!