Thriving Dog Pawcast

How to know if your dog’s food is working for them

Ready to learn if your dog is really thriving on their diet? You might say your dog is getting all the nutrition it needs but think again. There are ways to know if their diet is really working for them. There are common issues in your dog that tell you something about the food that they’re being fed. Luckily we have Alicia Boemi on our podcast today. She is a canine nutritionist who believes in a holistic approach to caring for your dog. We talk about: * Things to look out for to know if your dog’s food is working for them * The full body check for your dog * Common issues that might come up in a full body check * What a balanced nutritious meal consists of * Diet for a diabetic dog Alicia is the owner of Holistic Pet Wellness. She uses a combination of nutrition, massage, aromatherapy, and herbs to treat dogs proactively rather than reactively. Learn more about Alicia at holisticpetwellness.co [https://holisticpetwellness.co/] or tune in to her podcast - The Happy Dog Podcast. You can also follow her on Instagram holisticpetwellness [https://www.instagram.com/holisticpetwellness/]. Highlights: * [2:56] Why Alicia took the nutrition path * [6:09] Is your dog thriving on their diet? * [8:07] How to do the full body check on your dog * [10:12] Common issues that you might see in your dog after a full body check * [11:09] What these issues might tell you about your dog’s nutrition * [12:35] What a balanced nutritious meal consists of * [17:23] Diet for diabetic dogs * [21:01] What you get for a custom recipe * [23:12] Her work as a massage therapist * [24:35] At home massage for your dog Resources Mentioned on this episode * holisticpetwellness.co [https://holisticpetwellness.co/] * Holistic Pet Wellness on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/holisticpetwellness/] Connect with Tim Berthold * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timberthold/] Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny’s® [http://sunnysgoldens.com/] Sunny’s® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. It’s formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens. Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. It’s also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens. Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com [https://sunnysgoldens.com/] and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

How to keep your dog flexy with PT

You walk and run with your dogs, you play fetch with them, they do tricks. They jump on and off the couch and bed. They do all kinds of physical activities. But how do you make sure they are fit or not in pain? Does your dog’s breed have anything to do with the amount of training he can tolerate? In today’s pawcast, we can learn so many things to help us answer these questions. Our guest is Dr. Katy Patrick, a certified canine therapist, or a physical therapist for dogs. We chat about: * How to perform a 5-minute body scan on your dog * 7 signs of pain * Techniques to ease your dog’s pain * Dos and don’ts about massage * 3 at home exercises for your dog * Mistakes pet parents make with their dogs’ physical health and mobility * Common joint and musculatory issues in dogs * Workout regimen for senior dogs Dr. Katy was a physical therapist for humans before being a canine physical therapist. She owns Northern Colorado Canine Rehab. She’s a firm believer in “Movement is medicine.”. She serves the surrounding areas of her hometown Johnstown, Colorado where she lives with her husband and 2 rescue dogs, Tobias and Beluga. She also does online consultations through telehealth appointments. You can learn more about Dr. Katy and her practice at www.nococaninerehab.com [https://nococaninerehab.com/] or follow her on Instagram, @NorthernColoradoCanineRehab [https://www.instagram.com/northerncoloradocaninerehab/]. Highlights: * [2:11] Dr. Katy’s journey into general and canine physical therapy * [4:08] 2 types of canine physical therapy patients * [6:28} How to perform a 5-minute body scan on your dog * [8:11] 7 signs of pain * [10:16] Techniques to ease your dog’s pain * [11:21] Dos and don’ts about massage * {14:10] 3 at home exercises for your dog * [16:27] Is jumping on and off the couch/bed good for your dog? * [17:22] Mistakes pet parents make with their dogs’ physical health and mobility * [20:22] Common joint and musculatory issues in dogs * [22:54] Workout regimen for senior dogs * [25:04] Warm up activities for your dog Resources Mentioned on this episode * www.nococaninerehab.com [https://nococaninerehab.com/] * Northern Colorado Canine Rehab on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/northerncoloradocaninerehab/] Connect with Tim Berthold * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timberthold/] Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny’s® [http://sunnysgoldens.com/] Sunny’s® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. It’s formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens. Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. It’s also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens. Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com [https://sunnysgoldens.com/] and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

How to keep your dog cool in the summer heat

The cooling vest your dog needs this summer. Seriously, think Under Armour® for your dog. With summer just around the corner, dogs are rockin’ that #sunsouttonguesout look. But with over tens of thousands of dogs suffering yearly from overheating, how ‘bout we brush up on some summer safety. We bring you Michael Bevis, the founder of the vet-recommended cooling vest - @KoolSkinz He shares: * Top summer safety tips for your dog * Signs of overheating * Breeds prone to heat stroke Michael also debunks a common myth in the dog world! Let’s see if you know the answer. Who’s more prone to heatstroke? Dogs with: 1. Dark fur 2. Light fur 3. Neither Michael also shares why we should be more careful with our short-haired dogs. To learn more visit koolskins.co or follow him on Instagram @KoolSkinz. Click the link in our bio to tune in to this episode. And make sure you catch that 20% off discount code (plus free shipping!) Highlights: * [2:16] Inspiration for KoolSkinz * [6:27] Why KoolSkinz is Underarmour® for your dog * [14:40] What’s your dog’s pattern type? * [17:52] Top summer safety tips * [18:30] Signs of overheating * [22:00] Breeds prone to heatstroke * [22:38] Common myth DEBUNKED * [23:32] 3 Principles by which KoolSkinz operates * [24:55] Top 10 camping product by Dyrt magazine Resources Mentioned on this episode * koolskinz.co [https://koolskinz.co/] * KoolSkinz on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/koolskinz/] Connect with Tim Berthold * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timberthold/] Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny’s® [http://sunnysgoldens.com/] Sunny’s® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. It’s formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens. Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. It’s also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens. Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com [https://sunnysgoldens.com/] and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

Can I give my dog ______? There’s an app for that!

This one’s for those of us who’ve ever thought: “Can I give my dog  ______?” Who’ve rushed to Google after your dog scarfed down your leftovers. Or, spent way too much at the vet when you fed him pepperoni. (YIKES!) … (crickets) Okay, maybe you haven’t done all that. But I know you've at least wondered what you should or shouldn’t feed your dog. And if so, this show is for you! We have veterinarian, Dr. Mari Delaney, who created an app JUST FOR THAT! Vet Protect is an app that helps pet parents prevent accidental poisoning. It lets you know what medication and food is safe or NOT safe for pets. Not only that, it lets you know the amount you’ll likely spend at the vet for making this bonehead move. ⇒ GUILTY ⇐ We chat about * Common culprits of accidental poisoning * Symptoms of gettin’ chocolate wasted (Hello, Grown Ups anyone?!) * How the Vet Protect app works Having seen too many patients for accidental poisoning, she thought, “I gotta help these pet parents out.” Thus, the idea for Vet Protect was born. So go download the app. It’s available on Google Play and the Apple App store. Your dog (and your wallet) will thank you. Now tune in to this episode of the Thriving Dog Pawcast! Highlights: * [2:39] Is accidental poisoning common? * [3:57] Common culprits in accidental poisoning * [8:38] Symptoms of chocolate overdose * [11:42] What happens if my dog takes Advil? * [12:09] Grapes and their toxicity * [14:06] Can my dog eat Cheetos,? * [15:12] How the Vet Protect app works * [21:58] Unfavorable meat for your dog * [22:58] Why Dr. Mari created the Vet Protect app Resources Mentioned on this episode * vetprotect.app [https://vetprotect.app/] * Vet Protect on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/vetprotect/] Connect with Tim Berthold * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timberthold/] Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny’s® [http://sunnysgoldens.com/] Sunny’s® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. It’s formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens. Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. It’s also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens. Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com [https://sunnysgoldens.com/] and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

The Amanda Foundation - a holistic approach to pet adoption

What you can do to end pet homelessness! You know the feeling - you see a photo of a cute dog hoping to find a forever home and your heart melts. You wish you could take him home, but adoption isn’t always an option. Teri Austin of the Amanda Foundation is on the show to share some tips on what you CAN do. She got to the bottom of the pet homelessness problem and teaches you what she’s learned. * The 4 states that should NEVER be on your breeder’s paperwork * What to watch out for when donating to an animal charity * The Amanda Foundation’s HOLISTIC solution to pet homelessness Teri also shares some insight on how COVID has affected pet ownership - in a good way! Who would’ve thought the answer to common pet owner worries was so simple! Teri has been the president of The Amanda Foundation for 35 years where their mission is “to rescue as many loyal pals from shelters and find them loving homes”. Learn more about The Amanda Foundation at AmandaFoundation.org [https://www.amandafoundation.org/]. Or, give them a follow @AmandaFoundation [https://www.instagram.com/amandafoundation/]. Tune in to this episode of the Thriving Dog Pawcast! Highlights: * [3:38] From actress to animal rescuer * [8:02] Opening your heart again when your dog has crossed the rainbow bridge * [10:01] The 4 states that should NOT be on your breeder’s paperwork * [16:00] Tips for teaching kids to care for your dog * [18:04] Should you foster or adopt? * [20:20] How COVID has taught us to be better pet parents * [22:15] Benefits of adopting older dogs vs. puppies * [28:38] Amanda Foundation’s answer to pet homelessness * [31:30] What to watch out for before donating to an animal charity Resources Mentioned on this episode * AmandaFoundation.org [https://www.amandafoundation.org/] * Amanda Foundation on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amandafoundation/] Connect with Tim Berthold * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timberthold/] Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny’s® [http://sunnysgoldens.com/] Sunny’s® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers. Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers. It’s formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens. Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha. It’s also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens. Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com [https://sunnysgoldens.com/] and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.