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06/24/2026

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06/20/2026

New research links spaying and neutering to cancer, joint disease, and behavior problems. Dr. Peter Dobias explains the science — and the safer alternatives.

06/18/2026

🥦 More fresh vegetables. Less cancer.

In a peer-reviewed study published in JAVMA, researchers at Purdue University found that dogs🐶 eating vegetables several times per week had dramatically lower rates of bladder cancer. The more vegetables🥦🥕 dogs ate, the lower their risk appeared to be, even though the vast majority of dogs in the study were eating predominantly dry kibble. The study remains one of the most influential and widely discussed pieces of research examining diet and cancer risk in dogs.

One of the most surprising findings was that vitamin supplements did not show the same protective association as whole vegetables.

Why does that matter?

Because nutrition is more than nutrients.💊

Whole foods contain thousands of naturally occurring compounds that work together in ways we still don’t fully understand. Fiber nourishes beneficial gut bacteria. Polyphenols help regulate inflammation. Carotenoids, flavonoids, glucosinolates, and other phytochemicals support detoxification, cellular repair, immune function, and healthy aging.

Many of these compounds are absent from synthetic vitamin premixes because they aren’t classified as essential nutrients, even though they may play important roles in long-term health.

Meeting minimum nutrient requirements may prevent deficiency. But thriving may require much more than simply adding isolated synthetic nutrients to an ultra-processed diet.

Real food delivers far more than what’s listed on a nutrition label.

06/15/2026

Just like us two-leggers, our four-leggers can suffer from anxiety, depression, and even seasonal affective disorder that, if not addressed, can get worse. But there is so much you can do to prioritize your pet’s mental and emotional wellbeing and help them through their anxiety.

06/02/2026

Ticks are exploding across the U.S. this year, and they’re much more than a creepy nuisance. These parasites are incredibly efficient at attaching, feeding, and transmitting disease, without you ever noticing. The longer a tick stays attached, the greater the risk of exposure to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and several other serious infections. But just because your dog has had exposure doesn’t mean they’re infected; discerning the difference is crucial, and smart medicine.
In my latest article, I cover where ticks like to hide, how to perform a thorough full-body tick check, the safest way to remove a tick, and why monitoring your pet afterward is just as important as removing the parasite itself. I also explain the differences between 4DX, Accuplex, and QC6 testing, and why early detection makes all the difference, regardless of what parasite control program you are using.
When you combine proactive screening with consistent parasite checks and a parasite protocol that make sense for your lifestyle and location, you can dramatically reduce the chances that a tick bite turns into a much bigger problem. Link to my article is in the comments. 🐾🕷️

05/29/2026

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." – Anatole France. As a pet owner, there's nothing quite like the unconditional love and companionship you get from your furry friend. However, with this innocence comes an inherent risk of harm in situations where their safe...

05/24/2026

Perfectly put.

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05/14/2026

This brand new peer-reviewed clinical review highlights emerging safety concerns around anti nerve growth factor arthritis injections like Librela and Solensia. Based on post marketing reports and clinical observations, some dogs developed unusually rapid joint deterioration after treatment, including faster than normal arthritis progression, joint instability, and even structural collapse. In certain cases, these changes appeared after just one or two injections, while others developed more gradually over time. What makes these findings concerning is that they do not resemble typical arthritis, with veterinarians reporting abnormal bone formation, bone erosion, and widespread joint damage, sometimes affecting joints that were not previously identified as diseased. The review suggests a possible biological explanation, noting that nerve growth factor plays a role not only in pain signaling but also in maintaining joint health, meaning blocking it could interfere with the joint’s ability to adapt or repair. While these observations do not prove causation, they raise important questions and highlight the need for careful monitoring and further research.

05/14/2026

This is being presented by an integrative ER vet. Highly recommend.

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