Is your dog endlessly itchy, gassy, or struggling with chronic tummy troubles—despite multiple diet changes and "allergy-friendly" food trials? You’re not alone.

In this powerful and practical episode, I’m joined by holistic veterinarian Dr. Katie Woodley (The Natural Pet Doctor) to unravel one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics in dog care: allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities.

Together, we explore how to stop chasing symptoms and start listening to what your dog’s body is really trying to say.

🌿 In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities
• What a true allergic immune response looks like—and why it’s actually rare
• Why your dog’s symptoms might be an indication they are struggling with processing food, not the food itself
• Common symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, itchy skin, hot spots, gas, and gurgly guts
• Why some allergy tests might not be that helpful
• The problem with prescription hydrolysed diets
• The role of stress, nervous system dysregulation, and immune overload
• Herbs, foods, and TCVM approaches to reduce inflammation and support healing
• How your dog might be able to eat the very foods they once reacted to—once the body is balanced
• When variety is helpful—and when it’s not
• Why probiotics or FMTs may not be working (and what to do instead)

Resources & Links:

• Dr. Katie Woodley’s Website – https://thenaturalpetdoctor.com
• Follow Dr. Katie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thenaturalpetdoctor
• Download your FREE copy of our FETCH Starter Pack to kickstart your dog’s health journey: ⁠https://www.learnfetch.com/pages/fetch-starter-pack⁠
• Join our FETCH First Light Facebook community with other like-hearted dog guardians: https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight

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Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.