Feb. 13, 2025

Greenwashing in the Pet Industry

On the Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and I discuss greenwashing in the pet industry. What is greenwashing? What are some terms to look for? What's regulated? What's not regulated? What should I look for instead? We answer all of...

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Feb. 11, 2025

184. Why Your Pet Has No Legal Rights: The Shocking Truth About Pet H…

It's true . . . pets are considered property under the eyes of the law. What does that translate to for you as a pet parent trying to get the best care for your pet? Carrie Hyde is the owner of The Spaw in California and also...

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Feb. 6, 2025

Supplements 101 on the Weekly Pet Roundup

There are so many supplements on the market for pets (and people!) and it can be very difficult not to fall into the shiny object trap! Isabel and I discuss supplements, when to use them, and how to choose them on this weeks ...

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Feb. 4, 2025

183. Why Seed Oils Are Bad for You & How to Choose the Best Omega-3 F…

Kara asked me to join her to talk about seed oils and omega 3 oils for her new podcast, Raw Remedies and we had such a great talk that I wanted to share it with you and to introduce you to her new podcast! The processing of s...

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Jan. 30, 2025

WPR: Will AI Take Over Vet Med?

Live on the Weekly Pet Roundup this week, Isabel and I discuss the role of AI in veterinary medicine, how it can be used for good and how it can be used for, well, not so good things. Join us as we discuss! Send us a text 🐶 🐱...

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Jan. 28, 2025

182. The Herbal Dog with Rita Hogan

Rita Hogan is a canine herbalist and one of the kindest human beings I've met. She has dedicated her life to learning about the use of herbs, specifically as they relate to dogs. Her new book, The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine ...

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Jan. 21, 2025

181. 10 Senior Dog Care Tips Every Pet Parent Must Know with Sean Zye…

Sean from Earth Buddy joins me again, this time to discuss something close to both of our hearts . . . SENIOR dog care tips! I love puppies! They're the cutest little floppy things . . . but the old dogs have my heart. Caring...

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Jan. 14, 2025

180. Comparing Pet Foods with Amy Renz

Amy Renz, the founder of Goodness Gracious Pet Foods, joins me this week to help decipher those often very confusing pet food labels so that we can break them down into usable information to be able to compare one to the next...

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Jan. 10, 2025

UPDATE: Bird Flu and Raw Dairy Milk . . . Weekly Pet Roundup

The situation with H5N1, cats, and raw cows milk is more complex than what I spoke about in the last Weekly Pet Roundup and I needed to explain everything so that you have all the facts and can make the best decisions possibl...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Bird Flu: What We Know So Far (Weekly Pet Roundup LIVE)

There's a lot to unpack with bird flu (H5N1, avian influenza, HPAI) Isabel and I break it down for you in this week's episode. Cliff's notes: Cats are much more at risk than dogs. It can be contracted through eating the raw m...

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Jan. 7, 2025

179. The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit 2025

This will be the 3rd year for The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit in Williamsburg, VA hosted by The Nautical Dog. Amanda Wilbourne, owner of The Nautical Dog, joins us today to talk about her story, the store, and why you d...

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Dec. 31, 2024

178. The Surprising Truth About Librela and Solensia Nobody Tells You

Librela (for dogs) and Solensia (for cats) isn't the "miracle" drug that Zoetis has promised to veterinarians. Dr. Josie Beug has been warning us for nearly a year about this drug, which was declined in human use, and now the...

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Dec. 24, 2024

177. Pet Food Trends 2024

Data from the Dog Aging Project has given us more insight into what pet parents are choosing to feed their dogs - and why. Where do you fall in this scale? Blogs discussed in this episode: https://www.petfoodindustry.com/nut...

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Dec. 17, 2024

176. Spirituality in Dog Training with Denise Mange

It's no secret that I've avoided having dog trainers come on the show in the past because I'm very passionate about positive reinforcement training and there are so many trainers who use methods that I can't condone. When I s...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Weekly Pet Roundup: PET DANGERS with Elf on the Shelf

Repeat after me: We don't invite fae into our home! Seriously though, there are plenty of precautions that should be taken when putting your Elf on the Shelf in various situations around your home so that your pets don't inad...

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Dec. 10, 2024

175. Dog Health: What Do HERBS Have To Do With It?

Dr. Chris Bessent joined us again on Pet Health Junkies, and she never disappoints! She is the founder and formulator of Herbsmith and Medicus Veterinary Diets and has decades of veterinary practice under her belt! This week,...

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Dec. 3, 2024

174. The Omega Revolution SHOCKING Health Benefits for You and Your P…

It's easy to say "add Omega's" to your pets diet . . . but what does that actually mean? What should we be looking for? Why would we add them and how? Judah Veitel has a rich history in the functional medicine space and as Cl...

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Nov. 28, 2024

Canine Cancer Awareness, Part 2 on The Weekly Pet Roundup

Isabel and I continued our conversation with preventative tips for cancer which happen to overlap between all species! Some of the thngs we talked about include: - fasting - ketogenic diets - rotating keto with high protein -...

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Nov. 26, 2024

173. Revolutionizing Pet Nutrition: How Steve's Real Food Brought Raw…

As a pet nutritionist, I am very passionate about the foods we feed to our pets - yes, your pets too! The conversation around raw food diets is controversial and I have found that the conversation is much easier had around ul...

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Nov. 23, 2024

172. The TRUTH About Canine Cancer with Dr. Katie Kangas

At this point, most of our dogs will have some brush with cancer. That sucks. BUT we now know that 90-95% is LIFESTYLE, which is so empowering! Dr. Katie Kangas joins me on this Instagram live to discuss prevention and what t...

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Nov. 21, 2024

Canine Cancer Awareness, Part 1 | Weekly Pet Roundup

In part 1, Isabel and I discuss some statistics around canine cancer, how it is mostly lifestyle, and some of th things we can do as preventative measures for both us and our pets. Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Heal...

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Nov. 19, 2024

171. Uncovering the Truth in Pet Health with Chelsea Kent

When I find people who are so multifaceted that they literally blow my mind, I know that I have to bring them on the podcast to talk to YOU! I've had Chelsea Kent on my radar for quite a while. She's incredible! She owns an i...

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Nov. 14, 2024

170. The Raw Revolution - IG Live with Girls Gone Raw

The truth is that kibble is the experiment and that experiment has failed. Lauren, the founder of Girls Gone Raw Pet Health, joins me to discuss the health revolution in the U.S. and how we are actively looking to feed our pe...

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Nov. 12, 2024

169. Canine Cancer Screening At Home with Oncotect

When Oncotect first reached out to me and offered a test for my dog Kimberly, I was like "Sure!" and didn't think too much of it. Then the email with the results hit my inbox and my heart sank. I didn't want to open it. Was i...

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