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Welcome dog lovers!  I am so looking forward to our chat with Dr. Kendra Pope who practices integrative medicine and oncology at her practice in Red Bank, NJ and serves as a visiting clinician in Integrative Oncology at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  According to The Veterinary Cancer Society, cancer is the leading cause of death in 47% of dogs, especially dogs over age ten.  Are those the most current stats that you’re aware of? Why do you think more and more dogs are getting cancer? What is integrative veterinary oncology? And there aren’t that many veterinary oncologists right? What made you get into this line of veterinary medicine?  With cancer being so prevalent, why aren’t there more veterinary oncologists? Is it true that most lumps and bumps are not cancer? Are there typical signs of cancers that we should pay attention to? What are some of the therapies offered in integrative veterinary oncology? What are the benefits of combining conventional and complementary therapies when treating cancer patients? Do holistic treatments lessen the side effects of chemotherapy? Cancer is a very scary word, so if our dog is diagnosed with cancer, what do you recommend that we do?  Get a second opinion? What are your thoughts on diet both with healthy dogs and then what to feed when a dog is diagnosed? Dr. Pope, where can everyone find out more information about you and your practice? https://www.drkendrapope.com/ FB and IG:  @drkendrapope   We appreciate our sponsor: Pawp Just go to Pawp.com and be sure to use the code WOL to receive $5 off of your first month Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Dr. Pope for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Welcome Dog Lovers!  Today’s interview features Pete Paxton, an Animal cruelty investigator who has gone undercover into over 700 puppy mills, documenting the connection between the stores we buy puppies from and the sources that supply them. Along the way, he's rescued dogs that were neglected and abused, and learned how to rehabilitate them into trusting and loved family members. Pete, how did you get into this line of work? What exactly is a puppy mill and how do they operate? How many puppy mills are in operation at any given time in the US?  How do they get shut down? Are many disguised as rescues? How do you get access into these puppy mills? How many of these places have you infiltrated? And in addition to the puppy mills, there are people selling animals (often stolen) to laboratories right? How are your investigations funded? Can you give your thoughts on the Animal Welfare Act?  It’s existed for over 53 yrs, why has it never been fully implemented? What has been your biggest bust?  Can you describe the conditions in these places? Where can people go to actually see your undercover footage? Don’t the pet shop owners realize where the puppies are coming from? If we want to bring a new dog into our home, how do we do our homework to make sure we’re not getting a puppy mill dog? Pete mentioned the Companion Animal Protection Society Pete mentioned taking action with Grey2KUSA H.R. 7826 (Federal Bill) and ending greyhound racing nationwide Pete’s book: Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well  We appreciate our sponsor: CritterZone As a Wag out Loud listener you can use code WOL1at checkout to get $15 off of your purchase Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Pete for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Hi there dog lovers!  I’m excited to be chatting with Paul Raybould – Founder & CEO, of Visionary Keto Pet Foods and President & CEO of KetoPet Sanctuary.  Paul has spent the second half of his career making the world a better place for animals. The last 5 years he has focused on improving the quality and longevity of life for dogs. Can you start by filling us in on what the KetoPet Sanctuary is? The ketogenic diet is widely talked about for human health, but you say that dogs benefit as well.  What exactly is a ketogenic diet? Many might think that this is a new way of eating, but it really isn’t, right? So, to get fully into ketosis, a dog would usually need more fat and less protein in his diet? And what do the studies show regarding a keto diet and the effect on cancer cells? What is the recommended ratio of fat to protein by weight (not calories) for dogs with cancer?  How about the ratio for healthy dogs? Are there some dogs that might not be able to digest or tolerate a high-fat diet? What are some of the benefits? Is it true that because energy production from ketones is cleaner than glucose, that there are less free radicals in the body? What are the side effects of a keto diet? What about the benefits shown by adding fruits and veggies to a dog’s diet?  Those have carbs. Do you recommend that puppies start off on a keto diet or is it better to wait until they are older? Do you think that dogs should continuously be fed a keto diet or is it best to maybe cycle in and out of ketosis? Why did you start Visionary Pet? If processing of most kibble needs starch to bind, how are you able to process your dry food? What are the ingredients? How does the price compare to the usual dry foods out there?  Is it affordable, especially for those who have large dogs or multiple dogs? Success stories? OFFER: USE THE CODE WOL15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER AT VISIONARYPET.COM (FOR THE US ONLY) Paul, where can everyone find out more information about you, Visionary Keto Pet Foods and the KetoPet Sanctuary? https://visionarypet.com/ https://www.ketopetsanctuary.com/ We appreciate our sponsor: Visionary Keto Pet Foods As a Wag out Loud listener you can use code WOL15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase (for the US only)! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Paul for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Welcome dog lovers!  Today I’m chatting with Cory Turner who is the Co-Founder of Dogly.com which she started with her mom Jane and 4 rescue dogs. Cory & Jane started Dogly because they believe having a dog should be the best experience ever but they were constantly wondering if they were making the right decisions for their own dogs and stressing over questions like “why does Bozley bark at big dogs” or "what can we do to support Houzton's doxie back and joints early on." That's why they started Dogly, to help pet parents worry less by vetting & bringing together a community of trainers, nutritionists, and other wellness advocates so pet parents can join their community and shop recommended products all in one place.  Bringing a new dog into your home does require some planning.  What are things that we should prepare for? What’s the best way to get a dog used to their new surroundings so as to reduce the stress for you and them? Would you recommend adding calming aids such as CBD, essential oils, rescue remedy? Give them freedom to roam the house or start off in certain area? Crate train? Introduce them to other pets in the house or keep them separated in the beginning? I assume that sticking to a routine would be crucial, especially in the beginning? How do shelters work?  Do most euthanize if dogs aren’t adopted?  How long is that window usually? Do some shelters that have purebreds automatically give them to rescue groups?  How does that work? Let’s talk about fostering.  It must take a special person to foster and I’ve heard so many stories of foster fail dogs.  How can you not become attached? Why might a dog need foster care? OFFER: USE CODE WOL FOR THE FIRST MONTH FREE TO THE NEW ADVOCATE COMMUNITY at https://dogly.com/community Cory, where can everyone find out more information about you and Dogly? https://dogly.com/ Social Media: FB: @beingdogly IG: @dogly_ We appreciate our sponsor: BARK YOURS Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Cory for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”

Hi Dog Lovers!  I’ve really been looking forward to having today’s guest on the show.  With me is Dr. Holly Ganz, PhD, who is the Chief Science Officer and co-founder of AnimalBiome, a biotech company that provides microbiome testing to assess gut health and oral supplements to restore key beneficial microbes in cats and dogs.  Holly studied microbes associated with animals at UC Davis and UC Berkeley and her efforts to translate her research into solutions for dogs began five years ago when she found that imbalances in the canine gut microbiome are common and there is a pressing need for better approaches to maintain and restore gut health. Why are you so passionate about gut health and the science behind it? Do we have a pretty good handle on it or are we just scratching the surface and there’s lots more to learn? How does the microbiome of the dog differ from that of humans?  Let’s start with the imbalances that you are finding in the canine gut microbiome.  Can you talk about the different strains of bacteria and what the perfect mix would be? Are the imbalances directly related to a dog’s diet or are there other factors? What are some signs of a dog with an unhealthy microbiome? In your opinion, what percentage of dogs actually have a healthy gut? How do we get healthy bacteria into our dogs?  Is it through supplementation or what are the best fresh foods to feed? I watched a story on the news that when taking most probiotics, very few live stains actually make it to the gut.  What are your thoughts? Holly, are Winston’s results pretty typical in that most dogs do not have a healthy microbiome? Can you walk through your Microbiome Test and the entire process? What is unique about your Gut Health Restoration Supplement? Your opinion on fecal transplants? What are things that we as pet parents can do to support our dog’s gut health? Holly,  I know that when we last chatted that you mentioned clinical trial that you'll be doing with dogs with IBD.  Has that started? OFFER: Use code WAGOUTLOUD-20 FOR 20% OFF OF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE at https://www.animalbiome.com/ Holly, where can everyone find out more information about you and AnimalBiome? https://www.animalbiome.com/ email:  team@animalbiome.com Social Media: FB @animalbiome IG @animal.biome We appreciate our sponsor: ALPHA PAW Use discount code WOL for 20% off your entire purchase! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Dr. Ganz for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”

Hello Dog Lovers!   What an honor it is for us to have Dr. Judy Morgan on the show with us!  She is an integrated veterinarian with two award-winning practices in southern New Jersey. She is a sought-after speaker and best-selling author of four books on holistic pet health care and feeding. She has written hundreds of blogs and articles for print and online magazines and been interviewed on hundreds of radio shows. Her goal is to transform the lives of ten million pets worldwide. Dr. Morgan, why are you so passionate about canine nutrition? When many of us think of the best food to feed our dogs, we get overwhelmed with all of the options out there.  Is it really that complicated? One food isn’t the right fit for all dogs, right? Seeing food as therapy for our dogs, what health issues can be improved with a good diet? Tell us more about Food Energetics. Can you give us some examples of warm vs cool foods? Why do so many recipes that can be found online fall short? For those of us on a budget, can we still provide a healthy and balanced diet? What are your thoughts on variety? You help people with formulating diets for their dogs? You have some nutritional and easy recipes for meals and treats? For people with more than one dog, how to do feed with the challenge of different ages or medical conditions? Learn more about Dr. Morgan, her books and other products and perhaps reach out to her for a consult by going to. https://drjudymorgan.com/ for pup loaf recipe:  https://drjudymorgan.com/blogs/recipes/how-to-make-homemade-puploaf OFFER:   Use code wagoutloud25 for 25% off of any of Dr. Judy’s books at https://drjudymorgan.com/ Dr. Judy’s Books: Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs: Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs  What's For Dinner, Dexter?: Cooking For Your Dog Using Chinese Medicine Theory Canine Kitchen Capers: A Humorous Look at Preparing Food for Dogs (& Spouses)  We appreciate our sponsor: ParsleyPet . Be sure to use the code WAG at checkout to receive $50 off of the Nutritional Blueprint Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Dr. Judy Morgan for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”

Susan Briggs is a Certified Professional Animal Care Operator, author, speaker, and pet business expert. She brings over 18 years of experience in the pet industry with 12 years as co-owner and operator of a successful dog daycare, lodging, grooming and training business in Houston, Texas. As founders of The Dog Gurus, Susan and Robin Bennett are the authors of Off-Leash Dog Play… A Complete Guide to Safety and Fun, and an extensive staff training program called, Knowing Dogs, which are the leading staff training resources for dog daycare and boarding facilities. Their mission is helping pet care professionals get their lives back by showing them how to create sustainable businesses with teams that truly know dogs. When would daycare be a good option for a dog vs hiring a dog walker? Susan, for some, choosing a daycare can be stressful, almost like selecting a preschool for their kids.  What are some things to consider when making this important decision? The daycare industry is pretty much unregulated right?  So, not all daycares are created equal?  Are there some good questions to ask the facility? How can you tell if your dog actually likes the doggy daycare experience? What is the typical cost of a good daycare? Susan, where can everyone find out more information about you and the Dog Gurus? https://thedoggurus.com/ FB & IG: @thedoggurus   We appreciate our sponsor: Let’s Go Design Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Steve for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Hello Dog Lovers!  This promises to be another amazing episode!  I am a huge fan of Dr. Katie Kangas and I’m sure you’ll agree.  She’s just a wealth of knowledge!  Dr. Kangas owns and operates Integrative Veterinary Care, a private practice in San Diego, California, offering holistic and integrative health care options for pets.  Her areas of special interest include nutrition, functional medicine, dental health, and pain management.  Dr. Kangas has authored several articles published in veterinary journals and pet magazines, and shares her passion for pet wellness education by lecturing and presenting locally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Kangas is specifically going to explain how glyphosate is affecting not only us, but our dogs. Why don’t you start with an overview of what glyphosate is why it’s so toxic. I get why GMO foods would have high levels of glyphosate, but I understand that the non GMO foods have even higher amounts?  Can you explain? What is glyphosate actually doing to our dogs’ bodies? You’ve used the term that our dogs are becoming “toxic sponges” and are exposed to glyphosate even more than we are.  Please elaborate. I know that you’ve written articles about glyphosate’s reactivity to gluten.  Can you share your findings? In addition to how our food is grown, is the way it’s cooked and processed.  How does cooking or processing lead to toxicity? Can you give us the stats on the glyphosate/antibiotics found in food animals? What is the impact of the diet choices we’re feeding our dogs? What diseases in dogs are on the rise that you believe have a direct link to glyphosate?  You recommend that we all get our dogs tested for glyphosate levels? HRI has done glyphosate testing on dogs.  What were some of the findings? What foods have the highest amounts? What about treats? What about feeding organic? What are some of the solutions? Dr. Katie, where can everyone find out more information about you and Integrative Veterinary Care? https://www.intvetcare.com/ on FB: @integrative veterinary care Dr. Kangas mentioned: HRI Labs Use the code WOL to receive 10% off of your order Dr. Zach Bush’s ION Gut Health for Pets & ION Biome for People We appreciate our sponsor: Visionary Keto Pet Foods As a Wag out Loud listener you can use code WOL15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Dr. Kangas for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Welcome dog lovers.  I promise that we all are going to learn a lot today.  I am thrilled to have Denise Fleck on the show.  Denise is the Pet Safety Crusader™ having personally taught more than 20,000 humans to rescue Rover or help Fluffy feel better.  Her mission is to help YOU make a difference in the life of an animal through Pet First-Aid, Senior Pet Care and Disaster Preparedness trainings.  She has authored more than a dozen books on these topics, has been named "A Woman of Influence" by Pet Age Magazine, and is the honored President of the Board of Directors of the Grey Muzzle Organization.  Her current focus is teaching the next generation of animal caregivers.  And Denise is THE expert on this topic and wrote The Pet Safety Crusader's My Pet & Me Guide to Disaster PAWparedness that was published a few years ago. Life happens and when a disaster strikes, many of us are not prepared to care for our dog.  Denise, what types of disasters should we plan ahead for? What are some tips on how to be as ready as possible when disaster strikes? What about knowing where your pet might hide when stressed or scared? Do you prefer any calming remedies such as essential oils, CBD or rescue remedy? And I would imagine that things would be easy if your dog knows basic obedience, that will help ensure that your dog stays safe? Do you have any stories from people that benefited from having a plan in place? What’s involved with your Disaster Preparedness trainings? And you offer Disaster Planning for Professional Pet Sitters as well? Denise, where can everyone find out more information about you? Learn more at www.PetSafetyCrusader.com Social Media: IG: @thepetsafetycrusader FB: @sunny-dogink We appreciate our sponsor: Visionary Keto Pet Foods As a Wag out Loud listener you can use code WOL15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Denise for being on the show again. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Welcome Dog Lovers!  We have a great guest AND great topic in store for us today.  With me is Trey Bonvillain (bon-vil-an), who heads up production and distribution for ABSC Organics, a veterinary CBD company founded in 2016 to research the benefits of CBD for pets.  ABSC Pure Organic CBD Oil™ is the only CBD oil for pets that has completed a Phase One Safety trial and three Phase Two efficacy trials for epilepsy and arthritis.  What is CBD? What kinds of conditions can CBD help with? Why is CBD oil for pets more expensive than CBD oil for humans?  I think cost may play into why a lot of people will purchase human brands instead. But is this really necessary and is it safe? What’s the difference between hemp, marijuana and CBD? And how about the difference between isolate and full spectrum products? Dosing? What are the questions we should be asking before buying a CBD product for our dogs? What is a C of A? I would think that most manufacturers are buying their CBD from third party companies and really don’t have control over the growing, harvesting, extracting, etc. so do they really know for sure what’s in their own products? Is there anything that you’d like to mention regarding the trials that you’ve been involved with? Any closing thoughts on how we can be smarter when purchasing CBD for our dogs? Trey, where can everyone find out more information about you and ABSC Organics? URL: petpainfree.com  Email: Care@petpainfree.com  Social Media: IG and FB: @petpainfree We appreciate our sponsor: ABSC Organics Use the code WAG15 to receive 15% off your first order! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Trey for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Hi dog lovers!  Welcome to another great show!  Today’s guest, Lisa Ayoette (eye – it), is the owner & creator of Soul'y raw. Lisa started home preparing a raw diet for one very special bulldog with chronic food related illnesses and after seeing the success in her own dog, she quickly realized this was something all dogs and cats needed and from there Soul'y raw was born in 2009.  Family owned and operated for over 10 years, Soul'y Raw now hand makes and processes over 60 products for both dogs and cats using the highest quality ingredients available on the market. Lisa, why don’t we start with what were you feeding your little bulldog before you switched to raw. Once you switched, what changes did you see? Why did you start the company?  Were there not any others offering the same quality products? Isn’t it hard to figure out what and how much to feed to make sure their dog is getting all of the correct nutrients and in the right proportions?  Like calcium and phosphorus that are so important. How much muscle meat, organs and bone should be fed as part of a raw diet? Is there a way to feed a complete and balanced raw diet on a budget? Where to start and how to transition? Why do you have single protein products? Where do you source your meat from and why is that so important? Can’t I just go to my local grocer and buy raw meat there? When feeding raw, do we need to supplement? How do you get recommended from vets?  Where to find recipes/formulations? Lisa, where can everyone find out more information about you and Soul’y Raw? www.soulyraw.com SPECIAL OFFER: Use code WOL10 to receive 10% off eat@soulyraw.com  for questions about feeding raw, finding other suppliers, etc Social Media:  FB or IG:  @soulyraw Resources Lisa mentioned:  https://primalpooch.com/ https://www.socalrawfeddogs.com/ We appreciate our sponsor: BowWowLabs As a Wag out Loud listener you can use code WOL5 at checkout to get 5% off your purchase! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Lisa for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Hello Dog Lovers!  I have so been looking forward to this interview!  With us is Dr. Sue Armstrong, who is an integrative veterinary surgeon working in her referral practice in Yorkshire, England.  She is the founder of The True Animal Plan, an online education program for animal owners and author of two books:  Cancer in Animals: What is to be Cured and The Little Book of Thinking Dog There are people, especially those hard-core raw feeders who think feeding vegetable matter is not necessary.  Why do you think it’s so important to feed our dogs vegetables? What benefits do dogs get from plant fiber? If a dog eats grass do you believe that they are looking for certain nutrients found only in plant matter? Can you run through the simple hierarchy of vegetables to feed and what to avoid? You say to think rainbow? Is it best to use whatever vegetables are in season? Ideally how much of the diet should be vegetables? Some people might think that they have to feed veggies everyday?  I think you said before to think in two-week chunks of time.  Can you elaborate? You say that we should focus on the quality and not the quantity of the food that we are feeding.  Can you explain? Can you explain why dogs can’t digest the starches in whole veggies?  Like if I gave my dog a raw carrot or green bean and it comes out whole on the other end… Raw or cooked?  What’s the best way to prepare veggies for your dog? Thoughts on Fermented vegetables? Do we need to be feeding organic only or are there some veggies that don’t have to be organic? Do you want to mention anything about feeding fruits? What are your thoughts on the green supplement powders on the market? Dr. Armstrong, where can everyone find out more information about you and The True Animal Plan? https://www.thetrueanimalplan.com/ Social Media: FB @thetrueanimalplan IG @trueanimalplan We appreciate our sponsor: ABSC Organics Use the code WAG15 to receive 15% off your first order! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Dr. Armstrong for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Hello Dog Lovers!  I have to warn you that I am pretty giddy right now…today’s guest is someone that I couldn’t wait to have on the show!  With us is Dr. Jean Dodds who has been a veterinarian for more than 50 years, graduating when women were pioneers.  She has dedicated her career to helping animals stay healthy, thrive and have long lives.  Dr. Dodds is experienced and widely published in clinical and research fields of hematology, immunology, endocrinology, nutrition and animal welfare.  She is the co-author of two popular books, The Canine Thyroid Epidemic and Canine Nutrigenomics. Why don’t we start with what does the term wholesome nutrition mean to you? For optimal health, should we be providing homemade diets to our dogs or are there some commercial foods that you recommend?  What are the optimal percentages of the macronutrients should we be feeding a healthy adult dog? Proteins, fats and carbs? How do we make sure we are feeding a complete and balanced diet? Do you believe in feeding a variety of meals/ingredients? What do you recommend for pet parents on a budget? Can you speak to food allergies and food intolerances?  What’s the difference? Why is there so much confusing information out there about what actually is best to feed your dog?  How do we navigate all of the false marketing claims? Many people don't feel confident and are afraid they will end up doing more harm than good by trying to feed fresh, wholesome foods...  not only what to feed, but how much to feed.  What do you say to them? What are your thoughts on feeding animal proteins vs plant-based proteins? Dr. Dodds, where can everyone find out more information about you?  https://hemopet.org/ https://nutriscan.org/  Email:  info@hemopet.org Phone: 310.828.4804 Social Media; FB: @DrJeanDoddsHemopetNutriScan IG: @hemopetholisticcare Books: Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding Your Dog for Optimum Health The Canine Thyroid Epidemic Answers You Need For Your Dog We appreciate our sponsor: DOOG. Be sure to use the code WAG10 to receive 10% off of your order.  Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Dr. Dodds for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Hello Dog Lovers!  We have an exceptional episode in store for you today with our guest Dr. Odette Suter, who focuses proactive rather than reactive care and band-aids and utilizes functional medicine principles in combination with numerous holistic healing modalities to help resolve the underlying stressors that lead to disease in animals. As a result, the body is restored to function at its highest potential.  Dr. Suter owns Peak Animal Health Center in the Chicago area and authored the international best-selling book What Your Vet Never Told You – Secrets to Supporting Peak Health for Your Animal and created an in-depth video training course called Animal Longevity Secrets Revealed. What are the different phases of water? What is Exclusion Zone or EZ water? How does EZ water act in the body? What are the benefits? What does EZ water impact? How do we improve EZ water? Can you talk to us about drinking water quality? What’s in our drinking water? Is more EZ water better for us? Dr. Suter, where can everyone find out more information about you? https://www.peakanimalhealthcenter.com/ FB: @peakanimalhealthcenter We appreciate our sponsor: ALPHA PAW Use discount code WOL for 20% off your entire purchase! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Dr. Suter for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Welcome all dog lovers!  I am so honored to have today’s guest with us.  Denise Fleck is the Pet Safety Crusader™ having personally taught more than 20,000 humans to rescue Rover or help Fluffy feel better.  Her mission is to help YOU make a difference in the life of an animal through Pet First-Aid, Senior Pet Care and Disaster Preparedness trainings.  She has authored more than a dozen books on these topics, has been named "A Woman of Influence" by Pet Age Magazine, and is the honored President of the Board of Directors of the Grey Muzzle Organization.  Her current focus is teaching the next generation of animal caregivers. Denise, why do you have such a soft spot for senior dogs? So why should more people adopt older dogs? Many of these animals become depressed and are overlooked in favor of younger, cuter dogs.  Why do many ppl overlook bringing home a senior dog? Do you think that often times people don’t want the possibility of a painful loss that seems closer with an older dog? Some pet parents fear that they won’t be able to develop a bond with a dog who’s older.  Thoughts? Do you agree that the age of a dog isn’t a great indicator of how that particular dog will behave? What kinds of people would do really well with a senior dog? How would you go about finding the perfect senior dog? Denise, where can everyone find out more information about you and the Grey Muzzle Organization? Learn more at:  www.PetSafetyCrusader.com  https://www.greymuzzle.org/ We appreciate our sponsor: ParsleyPet . Be sure to use the code WAG at checkout to receive $50 off of the Nutritional Blueprint Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode. Special thanks to Denise for being on the show. Catch you next time! Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO “The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is supported by listeners like you! The show started as a passion project that would help all of us make well-informed decisions for our dogs’ health and well-being. After many amazing guests, intriguing topics and incredible feedback, the WOL pawdcast is hitting a nerve. If you are interested in having your dog live healthier and longer and are finding value in this podcast, why not contribute to the show’s success? It would not be possible to consistently produce a quality show without the listener support that is received. Thanks to all of the dog lovers out there!”