Pet Health Junkies
As a pet parent, you face more challenges with your dogs and cats today than ever before in history.What’s the best food to feed?How do I prevent illness and help them live longer?Maybe you currently have a pet living with disease or behavioral issues and you need a different approach for success.Welcome to the pet health junkies podcast. We’re so happy you’re here!Pam Roussell is a holistic health practitioner specializing in holistic health for animals.Janet Cesarini is a healthy pet store owner and advocate for health through nutrition.Jessica Fisher is a pet parent coach and positive reinforcement dog trainer.Join us as we share our stories, experiences, and all that we’ve learned to change the way we think about raising our pets. We’re breaking it all down and making it simple by sharing how we help pet parents just like you every day. Because when we know better, we can do better.
Episodes
18 episodes
Herbs for Pets with Dr. Chris Bessent
She is the founder and formulator of Herbsmith and Medicus Veterinary Diets and has decades of veterinary practice under her belt! This week, she dives in to omega supplementation and HERBS 🌿 . . . nature's original...
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Episode 17
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1:10:54
STOP! Before You Buy That RX Pet Food ... Listen to THIS!
Dr. Chris Bessent is an integrative veterinarian and the founder of Herbsmith, The Simple Food Project, and Medicus Veterinary Diets.We can do SO MUCH better than those ultra-processed foods with an Rx label on them, which is why she cr...
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Episode 16
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59:46
The Benefits Of Coconut Oil with Coco Therapy
Coconut oil is one of my favorite things to have around the house. I use it every single day for myself and very often for my pets.Even with all of it's amazing benefits, there is still some negativity floating around the internet about...
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Episode 15
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46:11
How To Use Mushrooms For Dogs and Cats
In this conversation, Dr. Rob Silver discusses the safety and medicinal properties of mushrooms for pets. He explains that while some mushrooms can be toxic, many edible and medicinal mushrooms are safe for pets. Dr. Silver emphasizes the impor...
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Episode 14
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1:02:39
How To Read Ingredient Labels
We are continuing our discussion on reading pet food and pet treat ingredient labels. It's a very confusing world and we want to keep brining you information on how to discern what those labels actually mean.
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Episode 13
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1:10:53
12. The TRUTH About Pet Food Ingredients with Billy Hoekman
Billy Hoekman is the Nutrition and Communication Director for Green Juju, which is one of our favorite companies. What's really great about any chat with Billy is that he doesn't view everything through the lens of what Green Juju ...
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Episode 12
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54:17
11. A Guide to Healthy and Safe Treats for Dogs and Cats: Expert Insights
We're obsessed with pet health . . . treats and chews for dogs and cats are no exception. Our philosophy is: what purpose is it serving?So, when you give a chew or treat to your dog or cat, why are you giving it? Is there a...
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Episode 11
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54:22
10. Why We're Obsessed With Pets!
Time for an uplifting show! We talk so much about what's wrong with today's pet care that we thought it'd be nice to have a show dedicated to why we love our pets (and your pets, let's be honest!) so darn much!We hope you e...
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Episode 10
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56:43
9. Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitos, OH MY!
Spring has officially sprung here in Central Texas and in many other parts of the US and around the world, so we decided that an episode dedicated to fleas, ticks, and heartworms was in order.Spoiler alert: there isn’t ...
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Episode 9
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1:22:43
8. The TRUTH About Vaccines with Dr. Laurie Coger
Have you ever wondered WHY we give our dogs and cats so darn many vaccines?! We certainly have, and since it's such a hot topic, we thought the best way to bring this idea of over-vaccination to you is from a long-time veterinarian, Dr. Laurie ...
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Episode 8
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1:14:19
7. Navigating Overwhelm
When you first find the healthy pet community, whether that be through a blogger, an influencer, or a veterinarian, all of the information - which is contrary to what your traditional vet has been telling you for years - can be very overwhelmin...
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Episode 4
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55:16
6. Cultivating A Relationship With Your Vet - ft. Dr. Katie Woodley
PART 2 of Cultivating A Relationship With Your Vet This week we are featuring Dr. Katie Woodley
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Episode 6
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56:23
5. Cultivating A Relationship With Your Vet - ft. Dr. Ruth Roberts
In the last episode, we talked about navigating the overwhelm, and part of that is being able to speak with your veterinarian about the care of your pet. You are the HEAD of your animals care team, so having an open dialogue with y...
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Episode 5
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1:01:52
4. How Much Should I Feed My Dog (or Cat)?
It's possibly one of the most popular questions we get: how much should I actually be feeding my dog (or cat)?While it seems like there should be a rather straight forward answer, it’s more complicated than a one-size-fits all solution....
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Episode 7
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53:12
3. Navigating Pet Food Labels
Deciphering a pet food label is hard! Why does it have to be so hard?Join us as we jump into the deep end of decoding and understanding pet food labels.
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Episode 3
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1:08:43
2. Shopping For Pet Supplies: Big Box VS Independent Retailers
When we shop for our pets, there's more to consider than just convenience. Jessica has some data on the big box stores that may surprise you, but will certainly leave you feeling suspicious. Pam, as an online retailer,...
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Episode 2
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56:02