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Hello This is Krista with Episode #189, the final episode of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. And I just want to thank you for tuning in over the years and for wanting to be the best advocate for your dog's health and wellness. I have learned so much from all of my expert guests over the last five years and I hope that you have too many of you know that for the past year I've been working alongside Dr. Judy Morgan, as the Education and Development Team Lead for her Naturally Healthy Pets team. And Dr. Judy is America's best known natural pet advocate, and holistic veterinarian for over 38 years, and I help produce her podcast and manage her events and also manage her speaking engagements. Dr. Judy's experience includes holistic veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, author and speaker. So if you don't currently follow her, you should! Follow Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets and continue your journey to learning more about how to keep your dog healthy and happy, naturally. And in the meantime, my Wag Out Loud website will remain up. So you can always listen to any of the podcast episodes. Check out my most trusted brands, most of them with discount codes. And check out the great information on the resources page. Again, thanks everybody for listening to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. And I hope that you enjoy this final episode. Take care dog lovers! Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Well, hello dog lovers and welcome to yet another Wag Out Loud episode. And this is actually going to be the last and final episode, where we have a chance to learn something new when it comes to Canine health. And I'm so excited for today's guest. We have Bill Booko ut here. And he's going to be covering the topic of will your dog benefit from supplements and the critical questions to ask when selecting products. Bill, thank you so much for being with us today. Krista, Thank you very much for the opportunity. I've been looking forward to this since we scheduled it. I’m sad that this is last podcast but I'm honored to be the final episode. So I really appreciate it. This is so fitting. Bill, I'm going to ask you to introduce yourself and share why did you start the NASC, the National Animal Supplement Council? THE START OF THE NASC Kind of an interesting story. I'll make it brief. I'm a business executive. So I was COO for a $500 million dollar medical device and drug company but I was raised in Wyoming and I had dogs my whole life. So I've been an animal lover. I had two black labs, Lancelot and Cinder and they both had health issues. Cinder had hip dysplasia. Lancelot had cancer. So in the mid 1990s, I had them both successfully treated, I made a career change. I got out of human medicine and I took a slot as CEO for the third largest specialty animal referral center in the US. When cancer came back the second time around on my own dog, Lancelot. He was an 11 and a half year old Labrador Retriever. And he was given a very poor prognosis. So I'm connected with all these high powered board certified oncologists. And you know, he's given three months with chemotherapy. And I'm just not going to do that on an 11 and a half year old dog, so I'm looking for help. So I find a veterinarian, formulated a product and changed his diet completely. And he lived two and a half years good quality of life, which wasn't long enough. But out of that experience, I decided, well, I'm going to start my own company selling supplements for animals. Well, I didn't realize that the regulatory environment for animal supplements was different than it is for human dietary suppleme

Hello there this is Krista with Episode #188 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Are you a smoker? Well consider this, all pets are at risk of developing breathing problems, as well as eye and skin irritations when they're exposed to smoke and smoke residue. Here's some alarming facts: when burned cigarettes release over 7000 chemicals. dogs that live in a smoking environment are two times more likely to develop lung or nasal cancers and inhaled tobacco smoke particles. They stay trapped in the noses of long nosed dog breeds, like greyhounds or Borzois or Doberman Pinchers, so they have a double risk of nose cancer. and the short and medium-nosed breeds like pugs, Bulldogs beagles, Brittany Spaniels, well, they have a higher risk of lung cancer, because their noses are much shorter, and more chemicals go directly into their lungs. As we all know, cancer can cut years from your dog's life. So maybe consider quitting smoking. Our dogs do so much for us. Do this for yourself and for them. Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Welcome dog lovers to the podcast where we can all learn something new when it comes to caring for our dog's health and wellness. And joining me today is Susie Cyrenne, and she is an expert on homeopathy for dogs, and she's going to be sharing with us the things you've probably never heard before when it comes to homeopathy. So Suzie, I have been looking forward to this interview for quite some time. And I just want to ask you to first introduce yourself and share with us. How did you get into homeopathy for pets? Oh, that's great. Thank you, Krista for having me. I'm honored. And yes, it's been a while it's been almost a year. So yeah, so my name is Suzie. I've been having this e commerce brand called Zumalka for now 10 years. So we sell homeopathy, homeopathy and natural supplements for pets, cats and dogs. And how I got into this, this business is quite the story. So I started I think dating my husband about 13 years ago. And when we did that, he told me his mom practiced homeopathy, I had no clue what that meant. And so I actually had been on prescription drugs for many years because I had skin issues, and I couldn't find anything to fix them. So I was just really desperate to find a solution. I wanted to try anything, anything new that I could find. And that's when I tried homeopathy for the first time. I tried it for myself. And I got excellent results. I wanted clear skin for my wedding. And I did that and it my step mom made it happen. So So for me, it was it meant a lot because it's not just about finding a natural product, but it's all you know, it's our self esteem, it can mean a lot of things. So I yeah, I was very happy to have found resolution, but not only that, a natural way too. So I follow this protocol for a few months and then cleared up my skin. And I just really realized at that time. Okay, well, first, what's homeopathy learn it really the nice way. And it works. That's what I realized. So. And this question, this question came up, why weren’t there alternative and natural options like this for pets? At the time, if you go back almost like 15 years ago, it's honestly it wasn't something that was very common. So yeah, so eventually, this led to a new and unique line of natural remedies for pets or recipes, that we pretty much serve mostly the US, though we do a little bit of here and there in the world. But that yeah, so that's how Zumalka came to life. Wow, so you are living proof on homeopathy. And first, I guess before we dig in, what is homeopathy? Can you define that for us? WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY? Absolutely. Homeopathy is a

Hello dog parents! This is Krista with Episode #187 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Just checking to see if you have looked into the amazing trusted brands that I highly recommend. And these are products that I have researched and tried that I know, like and trust. And these products will help your dog to thrive as well. So just go to WagOutLoud.com and check out the trusted brands section. And I've negotiated discounts for most of the products, so why not see what can make a difference in your dog's life? And don't forget to also check out the resources page as well, because it's filled with so many very important resources for both you and your dog. Here is some good news. Pet Food Labels are getting an overhaul starting next year in 2024. And it's going to look more like human nutrition labels, which should make them easier to understand. The Nutrition Facts box will replace the current Guaranteed Analysis section and the calorie statement and also new, there's going to be a specific statement of intended use. For example 100% complete food for adult dogs. And an optional label item will be handling and storage instructions. Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Hello again dog lovers. Thanks for tuning in to a nother informative Wag Out Loud pawdcast episode. Today. I am so lucky to have not one, but two guests. With me today is Dr. Rory Lubold and Dr. Joe Menicucci. And they are here to chat about the Pawfect Health Watch: a complete guide for monitoring your dog's health. And that's what we're all about. Right, is dog health. So gentlemen, welcome to the Show. Thanks for having us. Yeah, thank you. Well, I'm excited. We've had this on the books for quite a while. Before we get started. Why don't each of you introduce yourselves and tell us why you wanted to cover this topic that we're discussing right now on how to monitor our dog's health? Absolutely, we'd love to like give you some background, my name is Rory Lubold. I'm a veterinarian, practicing exclusively in the emergency realm and really love this topic, because it's so important to really focus on on preventative care and maintenance of health and identifying diseases early, so the pets don't get sick or have it more mild if they do. And so this is a really important topic for me because it helps keep our pets out of emergency rooms or being sick for any reason that we can avoid. Yeah, and my name is Dr. Joe Menicucci. I'm a veterinarian as well. Actually, Rory and I have been We were classmates, but then also friends for oh, 19 years now. So excited to do this together. We both have like he was saying a passion for pets and making sure that they're healthy. So yeah, my background is that I've done a lot of mixed animal medicine, a lot of mobile stuff. So I would be going to the pet parents’ house and doing more the wellness and care there. So thank you for having us on. Well, I'm glad you're here to give us a great educational opportunity. So we're gonna be covering the this is a really crucial topic, everybody. Pet Health Management, of course, specifically, we're focusing on dogs. And gentlemen, when we originally spoke, you said that as a dedicated pet parent, our responsibility really goes beyond just providing you know, the food, the shelter, and of course, lots of love. But now we need to understand how to monitor our dog's health to ensure that they do have a happy and healthy life. So I know there's a protocol that you suggest. So why don't we start there and unpack what that protocol looks like. THE PROTOCOL OF MONITORING Great. Happy to dive into that a little bit. So obviously,

Hi everyone! This is Krista with Episode #186 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Did you know that canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CCDS, is very common, and it affects about 28% of 11 - 12 year old dogs, and 68% of 15 - 16 year old dogs? So it's a good idea to be aware with your senior pup. And the most common signs and symptoms of CCDS to watch out for are disorientation, abnormal interactions, changes with their sleep or wake cycle, house soiling, increased or decreased activity, and learning difficulties or memory loss. But if your dog has CCDS, don't panic, and know that dogs that have it tend to live just as long as dogs that experience healthy aging. But you can make things easier for them by keeping stress to a minimum and maintain a regular routine for meals walks and bedtime and wake time. Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Christy Boswell is an experienced operations leader turned entrepreneur ushering the nation's first wellness centered, membership-based dog grooming service into the Denver metropolitan area. Hi there dog lovers! Welcome to yet another fantastic Wag Out Loud pawdcast episode. And today I am chatting with my guest, Christy Boswell. And she is going to be chatting with us about paws for prevention, the power of wellness based dog grooming. So Christy, thank you so much for being here with us today. Yeah, of course, thank you so much for having me, This is going to be great. Well, I'm going to ask you to please introduce yourself and give us a little more about your background and why you are so obsessed with wellness-based dog grooming. Yeah, absolutely. So my background is actually a little bit unusual for considering what I what I am doing now. Just that I've been in the corporate world for about 20 years doing management consulting and decided I really wanted to branch out into kind of an entrepreneurial fashion and in opening my own business. And so decided to do the franchise route. And in so doing came across the concept of wellness-based dog grooming, and so signed on to become a franchisee with a company called the Scenthound. And it's a very interesting concept. It's a new concept for the for the grooming world, in that we're really very much focused on educating pet parents on the importance of grooming, and how that can impact their dog's long term health. So I signed on with them in 2020, and have opened two stores in the Denver area. And so just in the experience, you know, that I've been doing this in the last couple of years, I've learned so much. But it's really, I think the most gratifying thing is seeing or seeing the concept in action and, and how we can help how we can actually play a role in helping pet parents, you know, understand how they can take care of their dogs and extend their dog's lives just by doing simple grooming things, or, you know, just pointing things out to them that maybe they wouldn't have noticed, you know, just because we do have hands on the dog a lot more often. So, you know, that's one of the biggest, you know, advantages to what I'm doing now. But just very, you know, really gotten into the wellness, wellness dog industry in the last couple of years. Trying to understand more about nutrition, and that sort of thing. And so, it's a really great approach to grooming. And I love it. I love the education piece and you're right our dog's wellness depends on so many different aspects. And maybe a lot of us don't think about grooming as part of a wellness plan ,if you will. So Christy, I know that when we first met, you talked about that you believe that regular maintenance is absolutel

Hello! This is Krista with Episode #185 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Have you checked out all of the amazing trusted brands that I highly recommend? These are products that I've researched and tried that I know, like, and trust. Also products that will help your dog to thrive. So just go to WagOutLoud.com And check out the trusted brands section. And I've negotiated discounts for most of the products, so why not see what can make a difference in your dog's life? And don't forget to also check out the resources page as well. It's filled with some very important info for both you and your dog. Many people think that with their dogs, tummy troubles, that itchy skin or infected ears are all a result of a food allergy. But true food allergies are really pretty rare, only affecting about 1- 3% of dogs. So most likely your dog's issues have developed over time and would be considered a result of a food intolerance. The main culprits of food allergies and intolerances are wheat, chicken, beef, and dairy, as well as additives and chemicals that are commonly found in highly processed dog food. Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Sharon Vincuilla is an occupational therapist who did her doctoral residency in the Los Angeles community-based mental health system. She developed group and individual programs for adults living with serious mental illness to support nervous system regulation, executive function, and participation in daily activities. Sharon also has  over 15 years experience as a dog trainer and behavior consultant, specializing in rescue rehab, anxiety, and aggression. Sharon has come to recognize that beneath the struggles of both dogs with behavior problems and adults with mental illness lie trauma, sensory hypersensitivity, and nervous system dysregulation. So, she started Human Canine Collaborative to offer virtual coaching and classes to teach humans how to support themselves AND their dogs through trauma recovery, reactive behavior modification, and stressful circumstances by learning how to co-regulate with each other. Hi there dog lovers, how lucky are we to learn from today's guest, Sharon Vincuilla, and she is going to cover co-regulation; an intuitive approach to trauma recovery for both ends of the leash. So Sharon, welcome to the show. Thank you so much, Krista. I'm really delighted to be here today, I can't wait to learn from you. So before we get started, I'm going to ask you to introduce yourself. And just give us a little more about your amazing background and why you started the Human Canine Collaborative. Sharon’s Background and Findings Yeah, thanks for that prompt. My name is Sharon and my pronouns are she/her. And I'm a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and a Canine Behavior Consultant. I began my career in dog training, working as a dog trainer at a kennel facility doing boarding and training and group classes and private sessions. And at the same time, I was volunteering with my own dogs, taking them to visit nursing homes and children's courts and schools. And it was through that volunteer work that I got introduced to occupational therapy. And I decided to go back to school because I wanted to do animal assisted therapy, full time. And while I was doing OT, I specialized my training in community based mental health, as many mental health providers do, I was searching for more understanding of myself, and also wanting to be able to better support people who are struggling with various mental health conditions, who also live with dogs. And I noticed it through that work that there were a lot of people who found a lot of support fr

Hello everyone, this is Krista with Episode #184 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Many of you know that last year, I started working with Dr. Judy Morgan and the Naturally Healthy Pets team. And to be honest, I can no longer do that job and run the Wag Out Loud business. So I've decided that my last Wag Out Loud episode will release at the end of the year. And it's been such a great learning experience for me, and I'm so proud of all the great content that I've shared over the last four and a half years. But if any of you are interested in taking over the pawdcast, please let me know. It would be great for someone else as passionate about canine health and wellness to carry on the legacy. And I have everything in place that I could easily teach you the ropes. When it comes to your dog's health, one of the biggest areas overlooked is the mouth. Did you know that dental disease is the number one health issue that dogs face with over 80% of them having it by the age of three? So not only can our pups suffer from swollen gums, bad breath, loose teeth, actual tissue destruction and bone loss. But the bad bacteria that overtake their mouth can seep into their bloodstream and affect the heart, the liver and the kidneys. And yes, it could even be deadly. So fortunately, dental disease is manageable and preventable. So why not take care of your dog's teeth at home by brushing their teeth daily with a pet formulated toothpaste? Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Sarah Jones is the visionary creator behind the #dogsinyellow national awareness day on 20th March, dedicated to raising awareness for dogs that need space. Her passion for canine well-being and safety for her own dog Bella has inspired a nationwide movement, educating dog owners and the public about respecting a dog's need for personal space. Welcome dog lovers! We have something new to learn today as I'm joined by my special guest, Sarah Jones, and we're going to be chatting about exploring the world of my anxious dog and boy do a lot of us have anxious dogs. Sarah, thanks so much for being with us today. Thank you for inviting me. Well, could you introduce yourself and share with us how you became so passionate about canine anxiety. My name is Sarah Jones, and I'm the Founder of My Anxious Dog. And I got into the world of yellow because of my anxious dog Bella. And the problems and the issues that I had, I needed something to help me while out in public with her anxiety and fears. And you've created something amazing which we're going to get into. I know that you sent me some background information. And I was really shocked that more than 70% of dogs suffer from anxiety or fear. And that was according to a study by the University of Helsinki. And a more recent report from PDSA PAW, back in 2022 of last year showed that a lot of owners have a lack of understanding of the needs of their pets. So we're seeing more issues, especially around behavioral problems. And that could be linked to lack of socialization. And especially during the pandemic, when we were two years with our dogs, did not leave our sides and then went back to the normal world and they were left alone. So why don't you chat more about your dog, Bella, and how you did get into this, as you said the world of yellow? My Anxious Puppy Bella Well, I had Bella from a puppy. She was eight weeks old. She's a cocker spaniel. Very pretty little puppy. And yeah, I've never never experienced anything quite like having an anxious puppy at all. At the time, when we went to see her from the breeder, she'd had a traumatic birth. And one of the puppies

Hello Wag Out Loud listeners. Many of you know that last year I took a job with Dr. Judy Morgan. And to be honest, it's been a lot of work doing that AND running my Wag Out Loud business. Something has to give. So I've decided that my last Wag Out Loud episode will release at the end of this year. And it's been a great learning experience for me. And I'm so proud of all the great content that I have shared over the last four and a half years. So if any of you are interested in taking over the pawdcast, please let me know. It would be a great opportunity for someone else as passionate about canine health and wellness to carry on this legacy. And I have everything in place that I could easily teach you the ropes. So let me know. Email me at [email protected] According to the American Heartworm Society, more than a million dogs in the US have heartworm disease, and the sooner you get your dog treated, the better. Once your dog is bitten by an infected insect, it takes about seven months for the larvae to mature into adult heartworms. They take up residence in your dog's heart, lungs, and surrounding blood vessels and they start reproducing. Adult heartworms can grow up to 12 inches in length, disgusting, and live five to seven years, and dogs can have hundreds of worms in their system. And if left untreated, these worms can cause severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body. But the good news is that most infected dogs can be treated successfully. Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. As a professional animal healer from Ireland, Lisa Tully has an international practice working with all kinds of species using a multi-disciplinary approach. With a science background, she is grounded & informed in her holistic approach. Hi there dog lovers and welcome to yet another informative Wag Out Loud pawdcast episode. And all the way from Ireland, today's guest is Lisa Tully. And she's going to be sharing how you've become so passionate about holistic animal healing options. We're gonna be talking about how dogs can heal themselves. So Lisa, first of all, thank you so much for being on with me today. I'm delighted to be here Krista. Thanks for having me. Well, we've had this on the books for quite a while we were joking about that before we hit record. So Lisa, why don't you give us some information about your background, which is fascinating in itself, and share why did you want to talk about how dogs can heal themselves. So my background is I have a degree in science, in chemistry and biology. And I worked in the pharma industry for a while for quite a while. And I got to really understand that part of the world. And I then started to become more holistic in myself as a person. And I started to meditate more and travel more. And that led me down to realize I had the ability to connect in with animals on a very deep level, maybe pick up things from them that, you know, the average person wouldn't necessarily understand. And I started to apply that and build a practice around it. And I'm forever a student. So as I understood what was going on with the animals, I wanted to help them, okay, could feel what's going on for the mentally, emotionally, physically. And what do I do once I have this information? So I started to study and I studied how to use flower essences. And then that led me down the journey of studying zoopharmacognosy. And that's a very long word. And it basically means animals that know how to self medicate. And when I first witnessed this phenomenon, where a horse was selecting between different buckets of herbs that were pu

Hi everyone, this is Krista with Episode #182 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. In the latest Association for the Prevention of Pet Obesity survey, veterinary professionals classified 59% of evaluated dogs as overweight or obese and those numbers are increasing. An easy way for you to gauge your dog's body condition is to just check out the body condition score infographic on the Association for Prevention of Pet Obesity website. Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Hello dog lovers, I am so glad that you've tuned in for today's informative episode, we're going to be talking about adopt don't shop versus responsible dog breeding. And I am joined by Amy lane. And this is a discussion that really needs to happen. I've been looking forward to this. So Amy, thanks so much for being with me today. It's pleasure to be here. Thanks for having me. Amy Lane has been breeding dogs for more than 25 years and is the creator of the mini Goldendoodle.  She founded the Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA) to promote and guide the development of the Goldendoodle to achieve breed standards, while maintaining optimum health. Well, I am excited. Could you please first introduce yourself and tell us why did you want to cover this topic today? Okay, well, as you stated I am Amy Lane. I am a long longtime dog breeder, and I think that the topic of adopt don't shop doesn't cover things that people really need to know. I'd like to give some comparisons to that versus puppy mills versus a responsible breeder. Yes. And that's what we're going to cover today. And do you agree me that when it comes to dog ownership, to me, there seems to be two distinct camps. So people either believe in rescuing dogs, and then the others prefer to buy a dog from a breeder. So it's really an individual choice. And I don't think we should shame others for how they're acquiring their dog. Do you agree? Absolutely. Like I said, I've been breeding dogs for a couple of decades. And both of my children have two rescue dogs. They do not have or don't don't buy dogs or get dogs from me. They want dogs in need, so they're you know, that is something that does need to be addressed. But people that buy from a breeder should not be shamed because there are specific reasons why people seek out a breeder. Yes. So why don't we unpack this in your mind? What does responsible breeding actually mean? WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE BREEDING? Okay, well, every breed of dog out there comes with its own list of diseases and genetic deficiencies. And so from a breeder’s perspective, it's our job to do the appropriate health testing on every prospective breeding dog and weed out those that should not reproduce, and then pair dogs responsibly, to avoid creating litters that have health issues that could be avoided simply by doing health testing. And with most breeds, you know, AKC recognized breeds and breeders Is there any checks and balances to make sure breeders are breeding correctly, that they do have a really good breeding program? DOES AKC REGULATE BREEDING PROGRAMS? Not through the AKC. The AKC basically is a registry. They only allow purebred dogs to be registered their offspring to be registered, but they don't have any input into whether or not the puppies were a result of breeding a brother and a sister, or a mother and a son or a father and a daughter. They have no control over whether the two dogs that were paired together are unhealthy, or have produced previous litters with unhealthy puppies. And so again, that’s just makes them a registry, which is very different from what I think a kennel club shou

Well hello! This is Krista with Episode #181 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Have you checked out all of the amazing trusted brands that I highly recommend? Well, these are products that I've researched, that I've tried, and I know like and trust. These products will help your dog to thrive. So just go to WagOutLoud.com And check out the trusted brands section. And I've negotiated discounts for most of the products, so why not see what can make a difference in your dog's life? And don't forget to also check out the resources page as well, because it's filled with some very important information for both you and your dog. Well, our new puppy Dutton is starting to lose his puppy teeth. Did you know that a puppy is born without teeth, but will have their 28 baby teeth in place by the time they are about six weeks old? And a puppy starts teething at 12 to 16 weeks of age. And normally by six months of age, all permanent teeth have erupted and all the baby teeth have fallen out. Bye bye sharp baby teeth! Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. You will never "look" at your dog the same after hearing from Board Certified Animal Naturopath, Poppy Phillips, on Animal Iridology.  The eyes are not only windows to the soul, iridology, the study of the iris, offers insight to your pets' wellness. Learning about the basics of iridology can empower dog guardians to know if your canine companions are needing some extra care in certain areas of their bodies, stress levels, help assess if your dog's current nutritional protocol is working effectively, and help track diagnosed diseases.  Hello, hello dog lovers! We have a another fascinating episode of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast in store for you. And with me today is Poppy Phillips and she is going to cover a topic totally new to me. It's every dog's eyes tell a story and it's not what you think. So Poppy, I am so thrilled to have you on the Show today. Thanks for being here. Thank you for having me. I'm super excited being here today, too. Yay. Well, this is gonna be a learning experience, I think for most of us. So why don't we start by having you introduce yourself and tell us how you got into iridology. I am a Board Certified Animal Naturopath from and went to a College that offered an animal naturopathic program and also taking courses from Clinton college and some other naturopathic type colleges. I studied animal and human nutrition at Cal Poly. And also at Delta College. I was a year and a half away from a dietitian license and I didn't believe in the food pyramid. So I bounced out and just dove into the natural, holistic aspect. I was not going to tell people to eat jello. wasn't going to do it. And so I've taken I'm certified in homeopathy. I am an AI tech for horse reproduction. I've been a horse trainer and started Equine Alternatives first back in 1998. And then just rolled into other animals with muscle testing, and then adding other modalities like herbs and diet and so it became kind of like a life health coaching for your animals. But iridology was a course offered at College. And I thought it was a total joke. I thought it was like this woo woo ridiculous thing, but it was affordable. And I thought it would set me apart because I didn't know any animal iridologists. So I jumped on board and halfway through the, it was a two day like six hour thing. And halfway through it, I was just blown away by it and just wondered why nobody was doing this. So I was all in after that and started to document I actually tried to prove it wrong. And there are some glitches to to what we figured out. I have a membership and w

We all agree that losing our dogs and having to say goodbye is one of the hardest things in life. But Sue London is here to give us peace and assure us that our dogs’ passing is a beautiful thing. She shares how they feel when crossing over, how they do continue to communicate with you, and the purpose they had for being in your life. Anyone who’s loved and lost a dog, will find comfort in this touching episode.

Hi everyone. This is Krista with Episode #179 On the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Have you checked out all of the amazing trusted brands that I highly recommend? These are products that I have researched. And I've tried that I know, like and trust. Products that'll help your dog to thrive. So just go to wagoutloud.com and check out the trusted brands section. And I've negotiated discounts for most of the products, so why not see what can make a difference in your dog's life? And don't forget to also check out the resources page as well. It's filled with some very important info for both you and your dog. How a dog reacts to dairy products depends on how much lactose is in the food. So the higher the amount of lactose, the greater the risk of digestive upset. So if your dog has issues with dairy from cow's milk, maybe try giving them products made from goat milk, which is more digestible and lacks the complex proteins that are often associated with allergies. Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Hello dog lovers, and thank you for joining Sandi Krucik-vanBommel and I today as we discuss the topic of new tricks for old dogs: cannabis for the golden years. Sandi, welcome to the show. Thank you, Krista. So glad to be here. Well, I'm excited to have you because I know that we have a lot to learn. So why don't you first introduce yourself and share what led you to become a veterinary cannabis counselor? Well, I'd love to share my story that, unfortunately, started out to be quite tragic, but ended up with a gift. So my family and I were in a high speed collision in 2019. And when I say my family, that included all of our dogs, and one of our senior girls, had sustained some injuries that unfortunately, couldn't be treated with conventional medicine. And my veterinarian who is very alternative had suggested that we try CBD. And in doing so, I started my journey on trying to find a product and dosing and navigating through the space at the time. And I felt very overwhelmed. And it wasn't an easy process. And so I thought as a veterinary professional and being in this world, if I'm feeling overwhelmed, I can't imagine how pet parents must be feeling. And so that led me to finding a way to be certified as a veterinary cannabis counselor. Okay. Well, I was surprised to read that roughly 50% of dog owners in the US actually give their dogs CBD. I thought that would be lower. But I'm pretty encouraged about that. But of course, you and I both know, that doesn't mean that they are all giving the highest quality, correct dosage, you know, all of the above. So, before we dive into cannabis for our senior dogs, can you explain what exactly is the endocannabinoid system? Because to me, it kind of was more prevalent on the scene maybe five to seven years ago. So what is it and what functions of the body does it actually regulate? What is the Endocannabinoid System? Yes, they're actually right on on target in the sense that the endocannabinoid system or the endogenous cannabinoid system has been really gaining some traction in research and discovering it's importance. So we just call it the ECS system for short, but all mammals and that includes us have this internal regulatory system that produces molecules whose functions are to bring balance within the body's internal environment, and we call that homeostasis. So think of it as an internal regulatory system that helps along with so many processes in the body. So we know that the ECS system is always functioning in the background. Because of that, it is responsible for many processes, such as mood, pain, memory, stress, digestion,

Hello there this is Krista with Episode #178 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Think about this. The sound frequencies that are produced during storms can actually be painful to your dog's ears. And the static electricity that accumulates in their fur due to any change of pressure can also be really unpleasant for them. So if your dog freaks out during storms, they're not just unsure of what's happening, but they may be experiencing a painful physical reaction as well. Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast, where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode. Dr.  Edward Bassingthwaighte is known globally as The Healing Vet. Through his own recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Lyme, he explored holistic medicine and energy healing. He is the founder of a profoundly healing bodywork modality for pets, people and horses - the Whole Energy Body Balance™ Method. Hello, dog lovers, thank you so much for being here today. I am so honored to have Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte on the show. And he's going to talk about Silent Pain, which is a problem that 53% of pet parents actually miss. And I learned about Dr. Edward, probably three or four months ago, I think he was a guest on the Dog Gone Calm Club with Lisa Spector. And I was just so fascinated about his work and just had to have him on the Show. So Dr. Edward, thank you so much for being with us today. You're welcome. It's a pleasure to be here. And it's really exciting to be able to share this information about Silent Pain because it's something that's really not known in the veterinary industry. And then of course, the general public have little or no idea about it too. Well, I'm happy to share it with all of our listeners today. So why don't we start with you introducing yourself and why are you known as the healing vet? Well, probably because I thought it was pretty cool brand name. It is a cool brand name. Because that brand name really is the essence of of what I'm about which is not only working one on one with people to help them give their animals the best possible life when it comes to holistic health care and vitality and, and longevity but also empowering pet parents to take their pets’ wellbeing into their own two hands. So I'm I'm deeply involved in online education in teaching people how to understand what holistic healthcare is how to implement it. And also I'm the creator of the Whole Energy Body Balance method, which is a profoundly healing, neuro fascial body work and energy work modality for pets, people and horses that are available for everyday people who want to be home practitioners and for for pet wellness professionals who want to be certified. Well, you've got so many great courses, you're helping so many people and animals. Why don't we talk about I know, especially with dogs, that if they have pain, they most of the time like to hide it. So when they actually show signs of pain, isn't it that it's pretty advanced when we can see that they're in pain? How to Notice That Your Dog is in Silent Pain Well, yes and no, I think probably a good place to start is to talk about the difference between acute pain and chronic pain. Acute Pain is usually an injury to one part of the body, there's usually an abrupt increase in pain. And acute pain is super easy to see. There's a rapid change in the animal. There's obvious symptoms like a lameness or a sudden change in behavior becoming withdrawn, obviously unhappy, that sort of thing. So then that gives a lot of people a false sense of security that they are always going to be able to see any kind of pain in their animals, but unfortunately, chronic pain often develops slowly so that any changes