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11/01/2026

What if we could improve heart function by targeting the mitochondria inside heart cells?

Researchers studied SS-31 (elamipretide) in 14 dogs with experimentally induced heart failure. After three months, dogs receiving SS-31 showed improvements in mitochondrial function and the heart’s pumping ability compared with untreated controls.

This is exciting research, but we still need clinical trials in dogs with naturally occurring heart disease before considering SS-31 an established treatment.

The future of veterinary medicine is exciting as we continue exploring the capabilities of these peptides!

Research: Sabbah HN et al. Chronic Therapy With Elamipretide (MTP-131), a Novel Mitochondria-Targeting Peptide, Improves Left Ventricular and Mitochondrial Function in Dogs With Advanced Heart Failure. Circulation: Heart Failure. 2016;9:e002206.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4743543/

10/30/2026

Excess body fat is more than just extra weight. It’s metabolically active tissue that produces signaling molecules capable of influencing inflammation and insulin sensitivity.

In a study involving 26 overweight dogs, researchers found that weight loss significantly reduced inflammatory markers, including TNF-alpha and C-reactive protein, while improving insulin sensitivity.

Maintaining a lean body weight isn’t just about protecting your dog’s joints. It’s about improving their health from the inside out.

That’s why maintaining a lean body weight is one of my five fundamentals of canine health.

Research:
German AJ, et al. (2009). Improvement in insulin resistance and reduction in plasma inflammatory adipokines after weight loss in obese dogs. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 37(4), 214–226.

10/28/2026

Did you know your dog’s gut naturally produces peptides that help maintain and repair the intestinal lining?
A recent study found that dogs with chronic intestinal disease had approximately 64% lower levels of GLP-2 compared to healthy dogs.
Could this peptide eventually provide another treatment option for dogs with chronic gut issues?
The research is still early, but the possibilities are exciting!

10/26/2026

Why can’t I answer specific questions about your dog’s peptide treatment?

It’s not because I don’t want to help.

There’s a legal and ethical difference between providing veterinary education and practicing veterinary medicine.

A proper VCPR matters, and veterinary telehealth laws vary by state.

I’ll always share research, discuss potential applications, and help educate dog owners about peptides.

But individualized treatment recommendations require more than an Instagram comment.

10/18/2026

Can your veterinarian legally prescribe BPC-157?

The answer may depend on what state they practice in.

Texas is a great example of how state veterinary regulations can differ from human regulations and federal compounding guidance.

Just because the FDA provides a pathway for certain compounded medications doesn’t mean every state allows veterinarians to prescribe them.

10/16/2026

What if we could do more than just relieve pain and inflammation following an injury?

Research on BPC-157 suggests something even more exciting: the potential to improve the actual healing and mechanical strength of damaged tendons and ligaments.

In animal studies, researchers found improvements in tissue organization and the amount of force healing ligaments could withstand before failing.

Imagine what that could mean for dogs recovering from ligament injuries, tendon damage, or surgery!

The possibilities are exciting, and the science gives us good reason to keep exploring them.

Studies referenced:

1. Vasireddi et al. (2025). Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review. HSS Journal.

2. Matek et al. (2026). Tendon, Ligament, and Muscle Injury… BPC 157—A Review. Pharmaceuticals.

10/12/2026

Your dog’s tendons aren’t done adapting just because your dog is done growing.

A 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis involving 61 studies and 763 human participants found that progressive mechanical loading improved tendon stiffness and material properties, often without substantial increases in tendon thickness.

The takeaway? Tendons are living tissues that respond to exercise.

Controlled resistance exercises may help us apply this principle in canine conditioning and rehabilitation, although more dog-specific research is needed.

Study:
Lazarczuk SL, et al. (2022). Mechanical, Material and Morphological Adaptations of Healthy Lower Limb Tendons to Mechanical Loading: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine, 52, 2405–2429.

10/11/2026

Go touch some grass! Your dog might thank you.

Research suggests that dogs living in rural environments have a lower risk of atopic dermatitis than dogs living in urban environments.

One possible reason? Greater exposure to environmental microbial diversity, which may help support a healthier microbiome and immune system.

You don’t have to live on a farm to give your dog the benefits of spending time in nature. Get outside, explore some fields, and let your dog experience the natural world.

Sometimes the simplest things can make a difference.

Study:
Marsella R. Environmental factors are responsible for the rise of atopic dermatitis in dogs: veterinarians should focus on modifiable influences. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2026;264(1):11–19.

10/07/2026

Can peptides help with dysbiosis?

Possibly.

KPV may help reduce intestinal inflammation.
BPC-157 may support the intestinal barrier and mucosal healing.
LL-37 has antimicrobial effects and may directly influence microbial populations.

But we do not yet have strong clinical evidence showing that these peptides can correct dysbiosis in dogs.

What we do have is growing evidence that diet can significantly influence the canine microbiome.

A 2026 randomized crossover study of healthy pet dogs compared a mildly cooked, minimally processed diet with an extruded kibble diet. Diet was the strongest predictor of microbiome response, and the minimally processed diet was associated with greater bacterial richness and diversity, better stool consistency, and a lower post-meal glucose response.

Before looking for something exotic to fix the microbiome, look at what you are feeding it every single day.

Study: Campbell L, et al. “Diet-induced metabolic and faecal microbiome responses in pet dogs fed a minimally processed versus extruded kibble diet.” Front Vet Sci. 2026;13:1734572.

10/06/2026

The foundation of dog health is not complicated.

For me, it starts with five fundamentals: fresh food, clean water, regular exercise, proper rest and recovery, and maintaining a lean body weight.

Get those right first, then build from there.

Also, I have to say, I absolutely love this AI version of my dog Callie. It captured her so well.

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