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Naturally Healthy Pets Podcast

Dr. Judy Morganwww.drjudyu.com
Do you want to advocate for a happier, healthier life for your pet? Then you're in the right place! Join host Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, world renowned author, speaker, and holistic veterinarian for an exciting show where you will discover healthy options for raising your pets in a more holistic manner. Find out the answers to all of your questions as Dr. Judy interviews other top experts and showcases the latest products that will help your pets stay naturally healthy. Interested in sponsoring a Naturally Healthy Pets podcast episode? Email krista@drjudymorgan.com
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Episodes

EP 59: Discover Your Dog’s Five Element Personality and Yours! with Elizabeth Anne Johnson

Dr. Judy Morgan hosts Elizabeth Anne Johnson on the Naturally Healthy Pets podcast to discuss the Five Element Personalities of Dogs and Humans. Elizabeth, a veterinary technician and author, explains how each element—Wood (spring), Fire (summer), Earth (late summer), Metal (autumn), and Water (winter)—corresponds to specific traits and stress responses. She describes how these elements influence behavior, such as Wood dogs being overprotective and Water dogs experiencing visceral fear. She also...

Jul 01, 202530 min

EP 58: The Future is Feline Part 2 with Dr. Angie Krause

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 kidney disease, as it can lead to muscle loss. They both recommend high-moisture diets and stress the si...

Jun 17, 202531 min

EP 57: When is it NOT Appropriate to Use Food Energetics for your Pet? with Dr. Cathy Alinovi

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 intestinal lymphosarcoma, illustrating the need for comprehensive immune system support. They also discuss the limi...

Jun 03, 202530 min

EP 56: Do Holistic Dog Rescues Actually Exist?! with Amanda Jo

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, including fresh food, annual titer testing, and natural solutions. Despite the high costs, they advocate for...

May 20, 202528 min

EP 55: A Common Sense Approach to Natural Equine Nutrition with Dr. Joyce Harman

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 concentrates and high-quality supplements. She also highlights the issues with beet pulp, noting its geneticall...

May 06, 202529 min

EP 54: The Intersection of Pet Health and Regenerative Agriculture with Zach Bush, MD

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. Zach also introduces his product, ION , derived from ancient fossil soils, which enhances cellular communica...

Apr 15, 202535 min

EP 53: The Strength of the Invisible: How rebalancing the oral microbiome can help dental and systemic health in dogs and cats

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 between oral health and systemic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Dr. E...

Apr 01, 202531 min

EP 52: Hormone Replacement Therapy in Neutered and Spayed Dogs with Dr. Peter Dobias

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 hormone (LH) in inflammation and its effects on dogs' health post-neutering. Veterinarians need to question tradition...

Mar 18, 202536 min

EP 51: Is there a Pet Nutrition Emergency? with Dr. Barbara Royal

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 pets using practical nutrition changes. Dr. Royal emphasizes the dangers of ultra-processed pet foods and the benefits o...

Mar 04, 202532 min

EP 50: The Importance of an Integrative Approach to Veterinary Rehabilitation with Dr. Michele Broadhurst

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 rehabilitation, including creating a team of specialists and using various tools like shockwave therapy and cus...

Feb 18, 202530 min

EP 49: The Missing Piece of Holistic Pet Wellness with Pam Roussell

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 addressing emotional stress in pets, citing studies showing high emotional stress in indoor cats. Pam exp...

Feb 04, 202532 min

EP 48: The Importance of Wild Fermentation with Billy Hoekman

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 cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms from an organically certified farm. Learn more about this n...

Jan 21, 202529 min

EP 47: The Herbal Piece of the Behavior Puzzle with Dr. Alexia Tsakiris

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 and the benefits of using herbs and flower essences to address anxiety, aggression, and other behavioral...

Jan 07, 202532 min

EP 46: We Are Not Ok! How Compassion Fatigue is Wrecking the Veterinary Profession with Dr. Erin Holder

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 pets. They discuss the state of the veterinary community right now, the emergence of corporations in the veterinary...

Dec 17, 202431 min

EP 45: The Epigenetic Pawprint: Understanding Dog Behavior and Aging with Dr. Matteo Pellegrini

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 epigenetics and genetics, DNA methylation and what it can tell us about a dog, how that is measured and the future of genetic...

Dec 03, 202429 min

EP 44: Why Should You Keep Chickens? Could they be more powerful than meditation? with Johannes Paul

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://www.omlet.us/ Omlet Social Media: Instagram: @omletusa Facebook: @OmletUSA LinkedIn: Omlet Ltd X: @OmletUSA OFFERS Looking ...

Nov 19, 202429 min

EP 43: Unleashing the Power of Energy Medicine to Heal Your Pets with Jody Teiche

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 balance hormones in early spay and neutered pets to avoid illness and disease. In Dr. Judy's own words, SO COOL!" Social Med...

Oct 29, 202428 min

EP 42: The Importance of Single Ingredient Organ-Based Treats with Greg Perkins

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 much sense. Do you know about the Thermal Effect of Food? Tune in! Social Media URLs or Tags Instagram: @moment...

Oct 15, 202428 min

EP 41: Are Cats 2nd Class Citizens In The Pet World? with the Two Crazy Cat Ladies

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 how we can improve the health and well-being of our beloved kitties. OFFER: Feline Essential by The Two Crazy Cat Ladies 🐱 Receive 10% off you...

Oct 01, 202430 min

EP 40: Vital Tails: Understanding Feline and Canine Gut Health with Dr. Betsy Redmond

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 expected. Learn more by tuning in! Your pet will thank you! OFFER: Use discount code DRJUDY for 15% off any of their ...

Sep 17, 202429 min

EP 39: How A Happier You Makes A Happier Pet with Lisa Tully

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-win for all! OFFER: I offer a free meditation that they can do with their fluffs, to connect with them on a deeper le...

Sep 03, 202428 min

EP 38: The Future is Feline with Dr. Angie Krause

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 and tips on senior cat health. Both Dr. Judy and Dr. Angie debunk several cat myths. Listen in! Website: www.naturalcat...

Aug 20, 202428 min

EP 37: Time to Rethink Your Pet’s Feeder—Is It Helping or Hurting Your Pet’s Health & Wellbeing? with Carol Smeja

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 perspective. Dr. Judy agrees and shares how she feeds all of her dogs and cats the species appropriate way. You will learn no...

Aug 06, 202429 min

EP 36: Forest Fungi - The Magnificent World of Medicinal Mushrooms with Julie Anne Lee

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 mushrooms affect the planet. Why did Julie Anne decide to purchase 100 acres of forest land to grow mushrooms? Tune in for th...

Jul 16, 202428 min

EP 35: Bacteria and Brains: Exploring the intriguing world of your pet's gut-brain microbiota axis with Dr. Matthew Muir

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 on first box of Dr. Matt's pet food, Lyka, lyka.com.au using code ALLNATURAL for Australian residents only. and h...

Jul 02, 202427 min

EP 34: Healing from Pet Loss Grief with Erica Messer

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 grief over past pets Pookie and Rocky and how she eventually dealt with those losses, even years later. Check it out! @Wolfies...

Jun 18, 202429 min

EP 33: Heal Hip Dysplasia and Cruciate Tears Without Surgery Using Chinese Medicine with Dr. Steve Marsden

Did you know that most Hip Dysplasia and Cruciate Tears can be treated and healed without surgery? What? Dr. Judy and Dr. Steve Marsden chat about the importance of circulation and blood flow, a whole, fresh food diet, microbiome balance and certain herbs when treating even chronic cases. Ditch the surgery and help to repair your pet's ligament issues naturally. Listen in! OFFER: Use code DRJUDY (between June 3 - July 31, 2024) for $1.50 off each small bottle or about $3.75 off the large bottles...

Jun 04, 202436 min

EP 32: Dietary Modification to Support Health Conditions with Chelsea Kent

Dr. Judy has fun chatting with Chelsea Kent , Co-Owner of Hero’s Pets, Owner of ParsleyPet HTMA testing for dogs, humans, and horses, and Solutions Pet Products. She always shares significant industry insight and provides the opportunity to see what’s currently important to consumers, manufacturers, reps, and distributors nationwide. Chelsea shares why it’s important to understand dietary modification options especially instead of feeding a "prescription diet". Learn how when you feed and how mu...

May 21, 202428 min

EP 31: A Revolution in Probiotics - Ancient Wisdom Backed by Science with Julie Anne Lee

When Julie Anne Lee , Founder and Co-Owner of Adored Beast Apothecary shares her wisdom, Dr. Judy is always excited to chat. Julie Anne has worked with pre and probiotics for the last 27 years and shares her findings from an ancestral and functional perspective. What are missing in most pre and probiotics that are available on the market? Unbelievable research! Julie Anne's FREE ebook offer: The Gut Connection to Autoimmune, Viral, and Bacterial Diseases: A pet Parent's Handbook Website URL: www...

May 07, 202429 min

EP 30: Every Dog's Eyes Tell a Story ... & it's not what you think with Poppy Phillips

Poppy Phillips , Board Certified Animal Naturopath joins Dr. Judy and shares how iridology, the study of the iris, offers insight to your pets' wellness. As a pet parent, learn how you can easily be empowered to know if your pet is needing some extra care in certain areas of their body, stress levels, and help to asses if their current nutritional protocol is working effectively. Dr. Judy continues to comment on how fascinating this tool can be. Listen in! OFFER: 1 HR INTRODUCTORY COURSE https:/...

Apr 16, 202427 min
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