If your dog is still scratching, flaring up, or stuck in the loop of medication and prescription diets with no real improvement, this episode is for you. We sat down with Billy Hoekman, VP of Nutrition and Formulation at Green Juju, to talk about what's actually driving dog allergies today and what a real, practical, natural approach looks like. Billy worked through this with his own French Bulldog, Huckleberry, so everything he shares is lived experience backed by over 15 years i...
Jun 22
50 min
If your dog keeps having pancreatitis episodes despite diet changes and supplements, you are not doing anything wrong. The problem is that pancreatitis rarely exists on its own, and the conditions that overlap with it, EPI and SIBO, can look almost identical and require completely different approaches. In this episode, I sit down with Julie Anne Lee, founder of Adored Beast, to break down why pancreatitis keeps coming back, how EPI and SIBO can develop from it, and why treating th...
Jun 1
1 hr 34 min
One in 1.65 dogs in the U.S. is currently being diagnosed with cancer. That number closely mirrors the human cancer rate, and according to today's guest, that is not a coincidence. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marlene Siegel, an integrative veterinarian with over 40 years of experience, to talk about what is actually driving the rise in chronic disease and cancer in dogs. Not just genetics. Not just bad luck. The specific, addressable root causes that are often over...
May 25
53 min
If you've been wondering how to keep your dog healthy naturally but still feel like something's missing, this is the episode that brings it all together. We sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Odette Suter, also known as Dr. Poop Lady, to walk through her seven pillars of dog health. A whole-body framework covering nutrition, gut health, detox, hormones, the nervous system, exercise, and emotional well-being. These pillars don't work in isolation. When you understand how they connec...
May 18
1 hr 4 min
If your dog just tested positive for a tick-borne disease and you're wondering what that result actually means, this episode is for you. When our dog Milka came back positive for Ehrlichia, we were handed a doxycycline prescription on the spot. We went home, did more research, and with expert support chose a different path. What happened over the next three weeks completely changed how we think about tick-borne disease in dogs. In this conversation with Julie Anne Lee — founder of Adored Beas...
May 4
1 hr 9 min
If you’ve found fleas on your dog or just pulled off a tick, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about what to do next. This conversation walks you through a clear, calm approach so you can respond with confidence instead of guessing. You’ll learn: • How to tell the difference between a few fleas and a true infestation • What those black dots on your dog’s skin actually mean • The right way to remove a tick and what to do right after • When natural options make sense and when to consider other supp...
Apr 27
47 min
If you've been trying to protect your dog from fleas and ticks naturally but keep hitting conflicting advice and products that don't deliver, the problem probably isn't what you're using; it's that you're still looking for one thing to do everything. In this episode, clinical canine herbalist Rita Hogan walks through the layered approach she's used with thousands of dogs over 20 years. Here's what you'll take away: Fleas and ticks require completely different strategies — mixing them up is th...
Apr 20
49 min
If you’ve already given your dog a flea and tick medication and now you’re second-guessing that decision, this conversation will help you take a clear next step. Even when your dog seems completely fine, it’s natural to wonder if something could show up later and what you should be doing right now. In this episode, you’ll learn how to approach this calmly and proactively, without feeling overwhelmed or like you need to do everything at once. • Why dogs can seem fine while subtle changes...
Apr 14
1 hr 2 min
If your dog seemed completely fine after a flea and tick medication, but now you’re starting to question whether it was actually safe, you’re not alone. Many pet parents don’t realize that reactions to medications like Bravecto, NexGard, and Simparica don’t always show up right away. In this conversation, we break down why symptoms can appear later and how to think through those changes more clearly. You’ll learn: • Why some dogs only react after multiple doses • The signs pet par...
Apr 7
1 hr 2 min
If your dog’s bloodwork keeps coming back abnormal but they seem completely fine, it can leave you feeling confused, anxious, and unsure what to do next. We went through exactly that with Milka. Over the course of a year, her bloodwork consistently showed elevated red blood cells and later elevated liver enzymes, even though she had zero symptoms. This episode is about what helped us step out of panic mode and start looking at the bigger picture with more clarity. 📘 Free Guide: https://...
Mar 31
42 min
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