Emmett Mini Goldens

06/01/2026

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Everyone agrees on no unwanted litters, let’s say that first. 🐾

But how many responsible Longevity Junkies obsessed with extending healthspan and lifespan have heard...

“Spaying and neutering your dog helps them live a longer and healthier life.”? 🤔

Research demonstrates early dog desexing is not without risks and considerations. Several studies reveal early spay and neuter increases the incidence of: cruciate ligament (CCL) tears, obesity, endocrine problems, and cancer (osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, and lymphoma).🐶💔

There’s no debate that sterilization is responsible and necessary, however there is a lot of debate over when surgery should be done, and what technique should be used.

So this Sunday our Inside Scoop Live podcast guest is theriogenologist Dr. Michelle Kutzler, an expert on the effects of desexing and alternative sterilization techniques.

We’ll be covering some very important topics, including:

🔥 Early desexing, its effects on the body, and age considerations

🔥 The options: alternative spay/neuter techniques every pet parent, rescue, and veterinarian should know about!

🔥 How to minimize long-term health problems if your dog has been spayed/neutered

Join us Sunday at noon ET for this very important discussion.

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06/01/2026

05/17/2026

What's better than having a mini golden in your lap??? Two of them in your lap!! Can't get a picture by myself 🥹

05/11/2026

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Animal Science found that nearly half of dog owners feed the exact same dog food every day, same brand, same flavor, little to no rotation. Researchers also found that protein source, especially chicken🐓, heavily influences purchasing decisions.

While consistency may help some sensitive dogs short term, long-term dietary monotony can reduce microbiome🦠 diversity and create a less resilient gut ecosystem over time. Different proteins, fibers, and plant compounds feed different beneficial bacteria, so repetitive diets may contribute to dysbiosis, weaker gut resilience, lower postbiotic production, and a greater risk of sensitivities and inflammatory issues.

The takeaway? Convenience and routine may come at the expense of microbiome diversity and long-term gut health.
If you cannot change your food, adding a variety of foods like veggies can also help nourish the microbiome by providing different types of fiber and plant compounds that feed beneficial gut bacteria. Probiotics as well can help support microbial diversity, strengthen the gut barrier, improve digestion, and increase resilience during stress, antibiotics, and dietary changes.

If you’re looking for a science-backed probiotic option for your dog, check out 👉🏼 proactivepaws.com

05/10/2026

A new peer-reviewed study published in BMC Veterinary Research found that daily Spirulina supplementation supported multiple areas of health in working dogs, especially at the higher dose of 0.08 g/kg body weight per day over 7 weeks. Researchers tested two doses, 0.04 g/kg and 0.08 g/kg, and observed improvements in cholesterol, inflammation, antioxidant status, gut health, immune defenses, and liver related markers. Dogs receiving Spirulina had up to 31% lower “bad” cholesterol, 39% lower oxidative stress, 47% more beneficial gut bacteria, and a 65% increase in a key gut immune defender. Researchers also found signs of a stronger gut lining and lower inflammatory markers. Some benefits appeared within 3 weeks, with the biggest improvements seen by week 7.

05/08/2026

😢 Black collar sweetheart is flying the friendly skies to be a part of a different kind of family!! He took part of my heart with him!