Dr. Laurie McCauley, Founder of Optimum Pet Vitality

Dr. Laurie McCauley, Founder of Optimum Pet Vitality Discover expert pet care techniques from Dr. Laurie, including rehab, nutrition, & more.

06/11/2026

Joe Manello of Myos joins Dr. Laurie to talk about muscles, Myos and Fortetropin®.

Muscle loss affects every dog as they age, but it's often overlooked until mobility starts to decline.Join Dr. Laurie Mc...
06/11/2026

Muscle loss affects every dog as they age, but it's often overlooked until mobility starts to decline.
Join Dr. Laurie McCauley and Joe Mannello, CEO of Myos Pet Products , for a live conversation hosted by Canine Longevity as they explore the science of muscle preservation and what it means for healthy aging, recovery, and quality of life.

We'll discuss:
🐾 Why muscle health matters at every age
🐾 The science behind Fortetropin®
🐾 Recovery after injury and surgery
🐾 Healthy aging and mobility
🐾 Practical ways to help dogs stay strong and active

Whether you're a pet parent, veterinarian, rehabilitation professional, trainer, or simply passionate about helping dogs live longer, healthier lives, we'd love to have you join us.
Tonight, June 11
7:00pm EST
Hosted by and streaming across multiple platforms

Tune in this Thursday, June 11th at 7:00pm ET as Dr. Laurie and Joe Mannello, CEO of go Live to talk all things muscle,...
06/09/2026

Tune in this Thursday, June 11th at 7:00pm ET as Dr. Laurie and Joe Mannello, CEO of go Live to talk all things muscle, mobility and healthspan for your pup!

Discover why muscle matters, how it impacts aging and what pet parents can do to help their pups live healthier, more active lives.

Questions? DM us and we'll make sure they get answered!

Heat stroke doesn't only happen in parked cars.It can happen during a walk.At a soccer game.At an agility trial.Even whi...
06/08/2026

Heat stroke doesn't only happen in parked cars.
It can happen during a walk.
At a soccer game.
At an agility trial.
Even while your dog is simply spending too much time outdoors on a hot day.
The scary part?
The early signs are easy to miss until your dog is already in distress.
That's why we created this quick-reference guide covering:

Early warning signs
What to do immediately
Common mistakes to avoid

Heat stroke is a medical emergency, but knowing what to look for can make all the difference.

Save this post before your next summer adventure.
Share it with a fellow dog parent.

LIVE on Canine Longevity June 11th at 7:00pm ETMuscle Is the Missing Link to LongevityJoin Dr. Laurie McCauley and speci...
06/04/2026

LIVE on Canine Longevity June 11th at 7:00pm ET

Muscle Is the Missing Link to Longevity

Join Dr. Laurie McCauley and special guest Joe Mannello, CEO of Myos Pet Products , as they explore the powerful connection between muscle health and longevity.

Discover why muscle matters, how it impacts aging, and what pet parents can do today to help their dogs live healthier, more active lives.

Don't miss this important conversation!
Any questions?
DM us!

Summer is one of the most beautiful times of year with our dogs and can be one of the most dangerous. Hot pavement. Park...
06/03/2026

Summer is one of the most beautiful times of year with our dogs and can be one of the most dangerous.

Hot pavement. Parked cars. Toxic algae. Heat stroke.
These 5 things are worth knowing before summer gets hot.

Save this for summer.
Share with a fellow dog parent, it might save a life.

Most people don't notice muscle loss in their dog until it's significant. And by then, it's been happening for a while. ...
06/02/2026

Most people don't notice muscle loss in their dog until it's significant. And by then, it's been happening for a while.
The truth is, the signs are there early. We just don't always know what we're looking for.
Swipe through, we want to show you what muscle loss actually looks like, why it's so easy to miss, and what you can do about it.
Because slowing down isn't just part of getting older. It's a signal worth paying attention to.

Drop a 🐾 in the comments if this was helpful and save this post so you can refer back to it.

Every dog deserves a chance to feel good in their body. That belief is what started all of this. I've been a veterinaria...
06/01/2026

Every dog deserves a chance to feel good in their body. That belief is what started all of this.

I've been a veterinarian for over 30 years. Early in my career, I kept seeing the same thing, dogs in pain, struggling to move, and very few options beyond medication or surgery. I knew there had to be more we could do.

So I went looking.
I trained in rehabilitation, acupuncture, and sports medicine. I designed the first underwater treadmill for dogs. I opened the first veterinary rehabilitation clinic in the United States. Not because I was trying to be first, but because dogs needed it, and someone had to start.

Optimum Pet Vitality grew out of that same drive. I wanted to take everything I'd learned over decades of clinical practice and make it accessible to pet parents who love their dogs deeply and want to do right by them, and to veterinary professionals who are hungry for more tools to help their patients thrive.

This is why I do what I do. Every course, every resource, every conversation in our community, it all comes back to that one belief.

Every dog deserves a chance to feel good.

If you're new here, welcome. I'm so glad you found us.
—Dr. Laurie

Not all those who wander are lost." ~J.R.R. Tolkien And for our dogs? Wandering IS the point.Every sniff, every pause, e...
05/31/2026

Not all those who wander are lost." ~J.R.R. Tolkien

And for our dogs? Wandering IS the point.
Every sniff, every pause, every detour down that interesting patch of grass, it's not just a walk. It's mental stimulation, stress relief, and pure joy wrapped up in one outing.
Dogs experience the world through their nose. Letting them lead a little, explore freely, and follow their curiosity isn't just sweet, it's genuinely good for them.

So the next time your pup wants to stop and smell everything, let them wander.

One life. Every day matters. Paws & Purpose gives you the education, the guidance, and the community to make those days ...
05/29/2026

One life. Every day matters.

Paws & Purpose gives you the education, the guidance, and the community to make those days count for your dog and for you.

Videos from Dr. Laurie. Live AMAs. Real answers to real questions. People who get it.

$12.95 monthly or $10.95 a month annually.

More good days. More good years. Starting now.

Join today at optimumpetvitality.com!

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