Eps 440: What’s Really in Your Dog’s Food? Pet Nutrition, Vaccines & Longevity with Dr. Judy Morgan
Have you ever wondered whether the food, vaccines, flea treatments, and everyday products you choose could be affecting your pet’s long-term health?
This episode is a little different because we are not talking about our bodies. We are talking about the animals we love like family.
I sit down with Dr. Judy Morgan, an integrative veterinarian, author, and host of the Naturally Healthy Pets podcast, to explore a more informed and individualized approach to caring for dogs and cats.
Dr. Judy shares her perspective on pet nutrition, vaccines, flea and tick products, spaying and neutering, supplements, lab work, and why pet parents should feel empowered to ask better questions.
In This Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Dr. Judy’s journey from conventional to integrative veterinary medicine
07:56 Why health span matters as much as lifespan for pets
10:00 How to become a more informed advocate for your pet
12:39 Why veterinary care should reflect your pet’s individual lifestyle
13:39 Vaccines, rabies requirements, and antibody titers
15:05 Pet food, highly processed ingredients, and whole-food alternatives
23:31 Dr. Judy’s concerns about conventional flea and tick products
27:37 Alternative approaches to flea and tick prevention
31:13 How household products and pet treatments may affect the whole family
33:07 Hormones, spaying, neutering, and questions to discuss with your veterinarian
39:08 Supplements Dr. Judy uses with her own pets
41:36 Minerals, testing, and the risks of supplementing without guidance
45:35 Simple whole-food toppers to add to your pet’s meals
47:40 Where overwhelmed pet parents can begin
48:16 Reviewing veterinary records and advocating during appointments
51:56 Letting go of guilt when you learn something new
52:02 Special book offer and where to connect with Dr. Judy
Connect with Dr. Judy Morgan
Instagram: @drjudymorgan
Connect with Me
Instagram: @theperiodwhisperer
Website: https://theperiodwhisperer.com
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This episode is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized veterinary care. Speak with a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet’s diet, medication, supplements, vaccines, or parasite-prevention plan.
