The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®

#64 Royal Canin is now making fresh food... here are my thoughts

Royal Canin has recently entered the gently cooked space with its new Fresh Health Nutrition line for puppies, adults, and senior dogs. In this episode, I break down wha

#63 What Italy Remind Me About Our Pet's Health

I recently returned from a trip to Italy, and one of the things I couldn’t stop noticing had nothing to do with the architecture, the shopping, or even the food. It was

#62 Why I Don’t Bash Conventional Veterinary Medicine

I practice differently than I was originally trained. But that does not mean I believe conventional veterinarians are doing it wrong. And it definitely does not mean I

#61 When Behavior Isn't Just Behavior

When a pet develops anxiety, reactivity, irritability, restlessness, fear, or other behavior changes, the first question I ask is not always, “How do we stop the behavior

#60 Non-Traditional Things In My Home

Being a non-traditional veterinarian does not stop when I leave the exam room. Many of the choices I make for my own pets happen inside my home, through small decisions

#59 Does Your Pet Need Functional Testing?

Functional testing is often associated with pets who have chronic, complicated, or unexplained health concerns. While those pets may absolutely benefit from a deeper inve

#58 Are Fragrances Affecting Your Dog?

We think about what goes into our pets' food bowls, but how often do we think about the air they breathe every day? From scented candles and plug-in air fresheners to la

#57 What I Learned Working in 100+ Veterinary Hospitals

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

#56 This Award Was Never Really Just About Me

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 recogniz

#55 What I'd Do for My Own Dog at Every Age

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 decisi

#54 Why It's Actually a Good Thing When Your Vet Takes Time Off

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

#53 What I Did When My Dog Got an Ear Infection

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 a

#52 Your Pet's Food: Ingredients vs Nutrients, What Matters Most?

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

#51 Why Vitamin D Is An Important Nutrients for Your Pets

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 do

#50 Non-Traditional Hurricane Prep For Your Pets

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

#49 Is Your Pet Living Long or Living Well?

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 t

#48 When My Own Dog Didn't Read the Textbook

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

#47 The Truth About Feeding Big Dogs

Feeding a large dog homemade food can feel overwhelming financially. And yes, it is an investment. But in this episode of The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®, I challenge

#46 Why Your Pet May Not Be Getting Better

What if the reason your pet still isn’t thriving… is because you’ve only been given part of the picture? In this episode of The Non-Traditional Veterinarian, I’m talking

#45 GUEST EPISODE- Dr Judy Morgan: Six Ways to Keep Pets Naturally Healthy

I sat down with Dr. Judy Morgan to talk about one of the most important topics in pet health: how to help pets live healthier, longer lives naturally. In this episode, w