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

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 community and how Dr. Erin's program is helping others. It's crucial that we all gain a better understanding of this epidemic. Website where Dr. Erin shares your free blogs and free meditations:   https://www.veterinarycompassionproject.com/ Social Media: Facebook: The Veterinary Compassion Fatigue Project YouTube: @TVCFP Spotify Podcast: The Veterinary Compassion Fatigue Project Instagram: @thevcfp PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1  Do you understand the results of your pet's lab work? Well, Dr Judy Morgan makes it easy with her Understanding Lab Values Simplified course. It will help you figure out the puzzling language of diagnostics when it comes to the results of CBC, chemistry screen, urinalysis and endocrine testing. Plus get your personal pet's lab work reviewed by Dr Judy herself. Podcast listeners get to take advantage of a 15% discount when using the promo code PODCAST46 at checkout on DrJudyU.com PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2  Here's your chance to try Dr Judy Morgan's Dental Health Formula. Available in a spray or dropper bottle, this is one of Dr Judy's signature products that makes caring for your pet's dental health easier than ever. Made with natural ingredients including deer antler velvet and manuka honey from New Zealand, these powerful drops are great for supporting good dental health, fighting gum disease, reducing plaque and tartar buildup, soothing stomatitis, gingivitis and ulcers, and freshening breath. Do your dog or cat a favor by focusing on their dental health today. Shop at DrJudyMorgan.com and as a thank you to our podcast listeners, Use code PODCAST46 for 10% off.

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 and epigenetic testing.  There are so many wonderful applications to this testing.  Learn more by listening in! URL http://pellegrini.mcdb.ucla.edu https://prosperk9.com/ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1: An Integrative Approach to Hospice and Palliative Care for Dogs Are you looking for the ultimate one stop resource for canine hospice and palliative care? Then you need to check out our recent course, An Integrative Approach to Hospice and Palliative Care for Dogs. There are three versions to this course that also include live meetings and a certification option. These informative courses are led by Dr Judy Morgan and Michele Allen, two experts in dog hospice. Dr Judy covers the integrative veterinary medicine aspect of hospice and tackles the real life experiences and care expertise. The combination of these two skill sets has created the best online course for knowledge on dog hospice. As a thank you to our podcast listeners use code PODCAST45 for 20% off any of these hospice related courses found only on DrJudyU.com   PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2:  Do you have a senior dog in your family? Why not help to support their physical and mental well being by giving them 100% natural Dr Judy's Senior Formula? Recommended for all breeds to support healthy joints, cognitive function, cardiovascular health, and it helps to reduce the negative effects of stress. For optimum health, order yours today on DrJudyMorgan.com and save 10% off with code PODCAST45

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 for local flock-keeping information? Learn more here. Connect with a chicken keeper near you with Omlet’s network of ambassadors. 10% off site wide for podcast listeners with code DRJUDY Spend over $100 and it’s free shipping **Unable to offer free shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, any US overseas territories or P.O. boxes. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Poultry StoreDo you raise chickens? Are they getting all the nutrition that they need? We recommend all natural blended supplements from the Poultry Store to keep your chickens happy and healthy. Naturally healthy pets is offering 10% off any Poultry Store products found on naturallyhealthypets.com Just use code PODCAST44 at checkout. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Horse Longevity: Six Steps to Improve Longevity in Your Horse courseYou're listening to another informative, Naturally Healthy Pets podcast episode because you want your pets to live long and healthy lives. Here's an exclusive offer to our horse people who purchase our course, Horse Longevity, six steps to improve longevity in your horse with Dr Joyce Harmon. Save 15% using the code PODCAST44 when purchasing on DrJudyU.com.    

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 Media URLs or Tags          Instagram: @jodylteiche          Facebook: @PeoplePetHealthCoach          LinkedIn: @thepeoplepethealthcoach URL: https://jodylteiche.com/ - Pets https://teichewellness.com/  - People - pet site accessible on this site too.  OFFER FROM JODY:  I’D LIKE TO INVITE LISTENERS TO EXPLORE WORKING WITH ME AS A HEALTH COACH TO SUPPORT THEIR PET’S HEALTH JOURNEY HOLISTICALLY, WITH A 20% OFF OFFER WHEN THEY MENTION ONE TAKEAWAY FROM LISTENING TO THE SHOW The link to book the consult with me is this: https://calendly.com/peoplepethealthcoach/30min?month=2024-02 Dr. Judy asked for the link to the product Jody mentioned on the show that can help people and pets so you can include in the show notes. Here it is:  https://jodyteiche.newulife.com/  Jody also mentioned a cream for pain and inflammation that is a homeopathic prep. In case she’s interested in exploring more, here’s that link for more info on what’s in it and how it works. You can purchase on Amazon, as well: https://www.topricin.com/   PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Raised Right I'm excited to tell you about Raised Right. Raised Right is a family owned, human grade pet food company that works with veterinarian Dr Karen Becker to make gently cooked whole food recipes that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. I feel good recommending Raised Right because their adult dog recipes are complete and balanced through using only Whole Foods, without having to add any synthetic vitamins or minerals. And most of their recipes have less than 2% carbs. That, and their recipes are so simple, many having only 10 ingredients or less. My own dogs and cats absolutely love Raised Right. Order yours today by going to raisedrightpets.com/drJudy.  Raised Right is raising the bar on high quality, whole food nutrition for your pets. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Understanding Lab Values CourseDo you understand the results of your pet's lab work? Well, Dr Judy makes it easy with her Understanding Lab Values, simplified course, that will help you figure out the puzzling language of diagnostics when it comes to results like the CBC, Chemistry screen, urinalysis and endocrine testing. Learn the basics of what your pet's lab work actually means, and then get that lab work reviewed by Dr Judy herself to apply that knowledge to your specific case. Podcast listeners get to take advantage of a 20% discount when using the promo code PODCAST43 at checkout on DrJudyU.com  

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: @momentum_carnivore_nutrition Facebook: Momentum Carnivore Nutrition LinkedIn: n/a Website URL momentumcn.com PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MOMENTUM CARNIVORE NUTRITIONIs this your first introduction to Momentum Carnivore Nutrition? Momentum's Delicious, Freeze Dried treats are the perfect snack for your furry friend. These raw treats are packed with protein and essential nutrients to support your pet's overall health and well being. Their freeze drying process ensures that the treats retain their natural flavor, freshness and nutritional value without the need for any artificial preservatives. Save 10% when you buy any Momentum product on NaturallyHealthyPets.com. Using the code PODCAST42. Treat your pet to something special from Momentum. they'll be begging for more. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: TCVM FOOD THERAPY 101Want to learn more about traditional Chinese veterinary medicine food therapy? Well, now's your chance. In our TCVM Food Therapy 101 course, Dr Judy, a certified veterinary food therapist, will share the basics of TCVM food therapy, the properties of food and includes homemade diets for specific disease problems. Order the two hour course on DrJudyU.com and use code PODCAST42 for a 15% discount.

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 your purchase using the code DRMORGAN at https://twocrazycatladies.com/ref/JudyMorgan/. Social Media URLs or Tags          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetwocrazycatladies/          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwoCrazyCatLadies          TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twocrazycatladies  Website URL  https://twocrazycatladies.com/ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ION GUT SUPPORT You know those moments when your cat brushes against your leg or curls up in your lap with a happy purr? That's love, plain and simple, and more than that, it's trust. As their guardians, our cats depend on us to keep them healthy. Sometimes that may mean a checkup at the vet, but thankfully, there's something you can do every single day to help them stay well, and no carrier required. ION Gut Support for Pets is a natural liquid wellness solution that's easy to incorporate into your cat's daily routine, and it can make a world of difference in their health. Backed by science, ION Gut Support for Pets works by fortifying gut health at the cellular level, which in turn supports everything from digestion to immune strength to kidney function. And right now, you can try the ION Family Plus Pet Wellness bundle, which includes ION Gut Support for you and your pets. Click the link in this episode show notes or visit intelligenceofnature.com and use code DRJUDY for 15% off your first order, because they want you to be well too. Please note that Naturally Healthy Pets may receive a commission on any orders placed with their code. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SOLUTIONS PET PRODUCTS  Thanks to Solutions Pet Products for sponsoring this podcast episode. Solutions is a raw, fermented pet food producer that specializes in high organ percentage complete diets, raw, cultured goat milk, gelatin based supplements and herbal remedies. Using traditional farming and modern science, they work to provide simple solutions to complex problems. Modern agricultural practices have failed us, pesticides, GMOs, over vaccination, monocultural industrial farming, a flagrant abuse of soil and ecosystems. Solutions Pet Products works with small family farms to regenerate the land, and in so doing, revitalizes pets everywhere with clean, healing, ideally formulated, raw, fermented pet food. Ask your local pet food retailer about purchasing options, or reach out to solutions directly at [email protected]

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 test kits found on innovativepetlab.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=innovative+pet+lab Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/innovativepetlab/?hl=en Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/innovativepetlab LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-pet-lab/?viewAsMember=tr Website: https://innovativepetlab.com/ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ION GUT SUPPORTAs their trusted guardians, we are responsible for keeping our pets safe from harm. In today's world that's getting harder than ever. Unfortunately, our pets are constantly exposed to damaging and virtually unavoidable toxins like glyphosate. This exposure weakens their immune systems, causes inflammation and disrupts the microbiome. One of the best things you can do to help protect your pet is to ensure their natural defenses are at their strongest. That's where ION Gut Support for pets can help. Ion Gut Support for pets is proven to strengthen the gut lining within minutes, supporting your pet's innate ability to defend against toxins while promoting healthy digestion, immune function and kidney health. We can't remove the world's harmful toxins, but we can help make living in it safer for our loved ones, especially the furry ones who entrust us with their care. Try ION Gut Support for pets today. Order now at intelligenceofnature.com and save 15% off your first order of ION with the code DRJUDY. Please note that Naturally Healthy Pets may receive a commission on any orders placed with our code. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF PANCREATITISAt Naturally Healthy Pets, we are huge fans of Dr Steve Marsden, so much so that we want to tell you about his three hour mini course, Solving the Mystery of Pancreatitis. Dr Steve shares helpful information that by the end, you'll have more knowledge than the average veterinarian about pancreatitis and what to do about it. Take advantage of a 20% discount using the code PODCAST40 when purchasing on DrJudyU.com  

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 level and heal together. It is part of the opt in for my mailing list, but here is the direct link to share https://animalhealing.ie/guided-meditation/ https://animalhealing.ie Social Media URLs or Tags Instagram https://www.instagram.com/animalhealinglisatully/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/animalhealinglisatully LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/animalhealinglisatully/ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1 DR. JUDY'S PEA Does your pet need PEA?  Dr. Judy is a huge fan because PEA is a naturally occurring fatty acid compound found in plants and animals that has natural anti inflammatory, neuroprotective and painkilling properties. Much better than an NSAID, steroid or opioid.  Podcast listeners can take advantage of 15% off with the code PODCAST39. Get your Dr. Judy Morgan's PEA today at NaturallyHealthyPets.com PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2 HOMEMADE FOOD FOR DOGS 101Are you ready to prepare complete and balanced meals at home for your dog with confidence? Let Dr. Judy take the guesswork out of home prepared food in our Homemade Food for Dogs 101. Once you purchase this fun and easy to understand course you will have permanent access and can rewatch it any time. Take advantage of a 20% discount on this fabulous course where Dr. Judy helps you feel comfortable making safe and balanced meals for your dog using fresh whole foods. Use code PODCAST39 When purchasing on DrJudyU.com Your dog will thank you.

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.naturalcatvet.com   Social Media: @NaturalCatVet   PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT PRODUCT 1:  RAISED RIGHT I am excited to tell you about Raised Right. Raised Right is a family owned human grade pet food company that works with veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker to make gently cooked whole food recipes that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates, I feel good recommending Raised Right because their adult dog recipes are complete and balanced through using only whole foods without having to add any synthetic vitamins or minerals, and most of their recipes have less than 2% carbs. That and their recipes are so simple, many having only 10 ingredients or less. My own dogs and cats absolutely love Raised Right. Order yours today by going to RaisedRightpets.com/DrJudy.  Raised Right is raising the bar on high quality whole food nutrition for your pets. PRODUCT 2: KICK THE KIBBLE: HOW TO FEED YOUR CAT MINI COURSEWhen it comes to feeding our cats, we can all agree that it's best to feed a species appropriate diet, right? Cats are carnivores and do not benefit from being fed a highly processed diet loaded with carbs. We'd like to offer our listeners a 20% discount off Dr Judy's Kick the Kibble mini course. Learn the importance of feeding your cat real food. How to transition to a healthier diet. Home cooking for your cat, or what to look for when shopping for high quality commercial foods. Do your cat a favor and order today on DrJudyU.com and enter code PODCAST38 for 20% off.

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 much from this Episode! People can contact Carol through [email protected] to inquire about personal consultation for your pet’s feeding issues and/or to schedule her as a speaker (for groups or organizations)— She loves sharing her knowledge!  Website URL:  https://minepetplatter.com  Social Media: Instagram: minepetplatter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalminepetplatter   PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Are you currently feeding your pet from a bowl? Why not unleash their instinctive eating behavior by feeding from the Original Mine Pet Platter? The Naturally Healthy Pets team agrees that how we feed our pets matters too. The patented Mine Pet Platter encourages healthier eating behaviors and engages our pets' minds. It can be used with any type of meal and treat. It's non toxic, food and dishwasher safe, BPA free and recyclable. Listeners can get 10% off either size of the Mine Pet Platter when using the code PODCAST37 at checkout when ordering on NaturallyHealthyPets.com. The Mine Pet Platter, the best way to feed dogs and cats. Have you checked out all of the informative courses on DrJudyU? These are in depth courses led by both Dr. Judy as well as other esteemed holistic experts that share the latest science and holistic pet care for your pet. Our podcast listeners can receive a 10% discount off any courses found on DrJudyU.com by using the code PODOCAST37 at checkout. Take control of your pet's future with any of our empowering courses.