Naturally Healthy Pets Podcast

Because we couldn't fit all of the great kitty info in to just one interview, Dr. Judy Morgan and Dr. Angie Krause discuss holistic cat care Part 2, emphasizing the unique needs of cats. They highlight the importance of stress management for cats, noting that urinary issues often stem from stress rather than medical conditions. Dr. Krause advises against restricting protein in early stages of...

You'll want to tune in for this one!  Dr. Judy and Dr. Cathy Alinovi  discuss the use of food energetics in veterinary medicine, emphasizing when it may not be appropriate. They highlight the importance of high-quality, non-inflammatory food for pets, especially those with allergies. Dr. Morgan shares a case study of her dog Myra, who improved with a cooling diet, but later developed int...

Dr. Judy Morgan discusses holistic dog rescues with Amanda Jo, who rescues dogs primarily from China and South Korea. Such an amazing story!  Amanda's organization, Bunnys Buddies , has saved over 700 dogs in six years, focusing on quality over quantity. They face challenges like air pollution, poor water quality, and the prevalence of fake kibble in China. Amanda emphasizes holistic care, in...

Dr. Judy hosts Dr. Joyce Harman  to discuss equine nutrition. Dr. Harman, a holistic veterinarian with 34 years of experience, emphasizes the importance of whole food-based diets over processed feeds. She criticizes commercial feeds for their reliance on genetically modified ingredients like corn and soybean, which compromise nutritional quality. Dr. Harman advocates for simple, natural conce...

Dr. Zach Bush , a renowned physician and regenerative farming advocate, discusses the importance of soil health on human and pet health. He explains that 97% of global soils are depleted, leading to nutrient-poor crops and chronic diseases. He emphasizes regenerative farming practices that focus on biodiversity and soil health, which can restore soil fertility and improve crop yields. Dr. Zac...

Dr. Emily Stein joins Dr. Judy in discussing the importance of the oral microbiome health in dogs and cats, emphasizing that a diverse microbiome is ideal, but often diminishes due to diet and antibiotic exposure. By age three, many pets have gum disease pathogens, with some having 60% of their oral cavities affected. Chlorhexidine-based dental products worsen this issue. Learn the links betw...

Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM, HMC and Dr. Judy discuss the impact of spaying and neutering on dogs' health, highlighting the rise in aggression and chronic injuries in neutered dogs. Dr. Peter shares his personal experience with his Border Collie, Pax, who showed significant behavioral and physical improvements after undergoing hormone replacement therapy.  There is a role of luteinizing h...

Dr. Barbara Royal , an integrative veterinarian and founder of the Royal Treatment Veterinary Centers , discusses with Dr. Judy the concept of a "pet nutrition emergency" and the importance of recognizing that common sense and proactive measures can improve pet health.  She shares insights from the “I might be wrong” method of veterinary care and how she recommends rescuing our...

Tune in as Dr. Judy Morgan interviews Dr. Michele Broadhurst , a chiropractic sports physician and acupuncturist specializing in animal rehabilitation. Dr. Broadhurst discusses her transition from human to animal chiropractic, emphasizing the importance of addressing myofascial pain in animals, which is often overlooked in veterinary medicine. She highlights the benefits of integrative rehabilitat...

Dr. Judy and Pam Roussell ,  Founder and CEO of Purrrfectly Holistic discuss the holistic approach to pet wellness, emphasizing the importance of considering emotional, physical, and spiritual components. They critique the traditional Western medical model, which often focuses solely on physical symptoms, and advocate for a more comprehensive view. Together, they highlight the significance of...

Dr. Judy interviews her pal Billy Hoekman , Vice President of Nutrition and Communication for Green Juju , about the importance of wild fermentation in pet health. Billy explains that wild fermentation harnesses naturally occurring bacteria and yeast in food, unlike traditional fermentation methods that introduce cultures. He discusses Green Juju's new wild fermented mushroom probiotic, which uses...

Listen in as Dr. Judy chats with Dr. Alexia Tsakiris , owner of Naturopawthic Veterinary Wellness Center and a holistic veterinarian specializing in herbal treatments for behavioral issues in pets. Dr. Tsakiris emphasizes the importance of diet, gut health, and individualized herbal protocols in managing behavior problems. She discusses the limitations of traditional pharmaceutical approaches...

Did you know that 1 in 6 veterinarians contemplate suicide?  It's time that we all understand the extreme stress that our veterinary care workers are under.  Dr. Judy chats with Dr. Erin Holder about the Veterinary Compassion Fatigue Project and how it supports veterinary professionals in bringing awareness to what this community of unique individuals are faced with in caring for our pet...

Now here's a fascinating discussion on how we can test our dogs' DNA to determine things like age, breed, predisposition of different diseases and even certain behavioral traits.  And these simple tests can be done from the comfort of your own home.  Dr. Judy welcomes Dr. Matteo Pellegrini, a biophysicist and Founder of  ProsperK9 and shares more about the difference between epigene...

Have you ever thought about raising chickens?  Dr. Judy is absolutely giddy chatting with Hanns Paul , Co-Founder of Omlet in this informative episode.  Learn what the benefits are of raising chickens, the common concerns, how to keep them safe from predators, their shelter needs, etc.  Dr. Judy enjoys talking about her experiences as well.  Listen in! Omlet Website URL https:/...

Think that energy medicine is woo woo?  Think again!  Join Dr. Judy as she chats with Jody Teiche , Certified People & Pet Health Coach and Energy Medicine Practitioner.  They discuss what a pet health coach is, why homeopathy works, what frequency healing is and how it works, why scanning is a useful proactive tool and how a homeopathically prepared topical treatment can b...

What kind of treats are you feeding your pet?  Hopefully you're feeding organ based treats minus the salt, sugar, dyes, preservatives and starches found in most of the treats in the marketplace.  Listen is as Dr. Judy chats with Greg Perkins from Momentum Carnivore Nutrition to learn more about the benefits of feeding organ meats and why treats with single or limited ingredients makes so...

Isn't it time for us to show the same love and respect for our cats as we do our dogs?  Yes!  Cat parents rejoice!  Dr. Judy has a great chat with Jae Kennedy & Adrienne Lefebvre, also known as the Two Crazy Cat Ladies .  How can we give our cats the physical and mental enrichment they deserve?  Why are cats so misunderstood?  Listen in to learn more about ho...

What do we really know about our pets' gut health and how can we test for leaky gut and other GI disorders?   Dr. Betsy Redmond with Innovative Pet Lab discusses the science behind how we can test our own pets, what the results mean and how we can take action to improve the gut health of our dogs and cats.  Dr. Judy even shares the test results done on all of her cats...not what she...

How do our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and health conditions impact our pet's well-being?  Learn more as Dr. Judy chats with guest Lisa Tully , a professional animal healer from Ireland, who gets to the root cause of our animals' emotional or physical problems.  You'll get real-life examples and practical tips on how to improve our happiness, therefore our pets' happiness.  A win...

Ok cat parents, this one's for you!  Dr. Judy gets absolutely giddy chatting about kitties with Dr. Angie Krause , creator of Natural Cat Vet , who believes that cats are underserved and deserve more from veterinary medicine and society.  Listen in as the ladies take a stand for cats by covering proper diet, how vomiting is not normal, urinary issues usually aren't medical issues an...

Understanding not just what your pet should eat but HOW they should eat matters!  Dr. Carol Smeja, Owner and Founder of the Original Mine Pet Platter shares all of her research into the scientific study of the importance of how we feed our dogs and cats and how much of a disservice it is to expect them to eat from a bowl.  So many issues!  We need to feed our pets from their pe...

Think you know everything about medicinal mushrooms for your pet?  Think again!  Julie Anne Lee, Founder and Co-Owner of the Adored Beast Apothecary and pioneer in studying the animal microbiome has been using mushrooms in her practice for the last 25+ years.  She shares her unique philosophy on medicinal mushrooms, how they can be used, what diseases to use them for and how mushroo...

What exactly is the gut-brain microbiota axis and why is it so important for the health of our pets and for us?  Join Dr. Judy as she chats with Dr. Matthew Muir , an Integrative Vet from Australia and Co-Founder of Lyka , who has been studying the gut-brain axis and why it is so important when considering the main health disease that we see in our pets.  Listen in! OFFER: 30% discount o...

While an uncomfortable topic for pet parents to think about, pet loss is sadly but eventually going to affect all us.  Listen in as Dr. Judy has a necessary conversation with Erica Messer, Founder of Wolfie's Wish about the issue of pet bereavement, how to prepare and cope with the loss of a beloved pet and important resources available.  Dr. Judy even shares her emotional grie...