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Pet Health Junkies

Jessica L. Fisher, Pam Roussell, & Janet Cesarini

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As a pet parent, you face more challenges with your dogs and cats today than ever before in history.What’s the best food to feed?How do I prevent illness and help them live longer?Maybe you currently have a pet living with disease or behavioral issues and you need a different approach for success.Welcome to the pet health junkies podcast. We’re so happy you’re here!Pam Roussell is a holistic health practitioner specializing in holistic health for animals.Janet Cesarini is a healthy pet store ...
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Race and Regulation

Penn Program on Regulation

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The podcast, "Race and Regulation," focuses on the most fundamental responsibility of any society: ensuring equal justice, and dignity and respect, to all people. Listen as leading scholars uncover how government regulations across a wide range of areas—including voting rights, child welfare, banking, land use, and more—have contributed to racial inequities, as well as how regulatory changes could help build a more just society. The podcast features some of today’s foremost experts working o ...
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Right after The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit, Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib held their first ever live podcast with the audience from the summit. One of the questions asked of the panelists was what 3 things they would want everyone to be adding to their dog's bowls. In that moment, I immediately thought of my 3 and wanted to share them he…
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The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit 2024 held in Williamsburg, VA by The Nautical Dog was the best event I've attended so far! Speakers: Dr. Katie Woodley Billy Hoekman Angela Ardolino Dr. Karen Becker Rodney Habib Sponsors: Crude Carnivore Green Juju Girls Gone Raw Dr. Harvey's Goodness Gracious Integrative Veterinary Care CBD Dog Health MycoDog…
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Join me as I chat with Kelley Marian from Green Juju about her inspiring journey of starting the company and her experiences with her dog Bailey. We dive into how she developed Green Juju's amazing products and explore the impact of good nutrition on our pets. Kelley shares why organic and sustainable sourcing is crucial and the balancing act of ma…
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In 1980, 1 in every 200 cats was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Today, that number is closer to 1 in 12. It's yet another epidemic in our pets. But why? And what can we do to try to prevent it from happening? Jae and Adrienne - The Two Crazy Cat Ladies - joined me LIVE from Schwartzy's Cat Cove at The Nautical Dog in Williamsburg, VA Send us a Tex…
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Nationwide, the country's largest pet insurance provider, has started non-renewing what they have announced will be 100,000 pets on their pet insurance platform citing rising costs. In this week's episode of The Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and I discuss alternatives, focusing on preventive care for our pets, and in answering viewers questions we als…
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If you're lucky, you've never heard these words from your vet: "There's nothing more we can do" But many of us have herd these words. And they're devastating. Dr. Marlene Siegel has been a practicing veterinarian for 40 years and she's seen so much, including some incredible functional medicine modalities that have transformed the way she practices…
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DCM is a genetic condition in some breeds of dogs, but since 2018 the public has been in a scare over the potential for diet related DCM (Dilated Cariomyopathy). Flo Mason from Crude Carnivore and I dive into this topic - specifically the "grain free" myth and discuss what we prefer in diets for dogs as canine nutritionists. Send us a Text Message.…
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Dr. Katie Woodley is back and this time we tackle some of the top at home remedies that every pet parent needs to know! ... plus when you actually need to go to the vet. I'm so excited for today's episode as we cover - hot spots - red, itchy ears - acid reflux - diarrhea .... AND MORE! You'll want to take note for this one and listen over again, I …
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Pet Choking Prevention | Weekly Pet Roundup https://nationalpetchokingpreventionday.com/ Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/By Jessica L. Fisher & Isabel Alvarez Arata
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The statistics for cancer for dogs is at an all time high and only getting worse. One thing we know is that sugar feeds cancer ... and starches break down into sugar. Diet is the foundation of health and this has never been truer than when a dog faces dis-ease. Katie with The Bones & Co. joins the podcast today to discuss what a ketogenic diet is f…
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July 4th is rapidly approaching, so Isabel and I felt it necessary to bring up the topic of dog and cat safety again. We highlight the importance of keeping your pets safe as well as some tips for keeping them comfortable. Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow J…
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July 4th is fast approaching and we all talk about anxiety and noise phobias around this time, but Sean Zyer of EarthBuddy has a lot to say about how it needs to be seen as a chronic issue, not an accute issue. Sean also gave us a fabulous discount valid through July 15, 2024 by using code TPPR for 20% off. Try EarthBuddy: https://www.earthbuddypet…
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The CDC has placed new regulations in effect as of August 1, 2024 for dogs entering the United States. To find out how this may effect you, tune in as Isabel and I discuss on this week's Weekly Pet Roundup! Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instag…
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RECAP: IBD in Cats with The Two Crazy Cat Ladies My cat Machida was diagnosed with IBD this year and he's been doing really well ... until the day I published this episode.... so it's more timely than ever. He's been on the IBD kit from 2CCL and I ran out of some of it - totally my fault for not ordering in time. Thankfully I have everything restoc…
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A recent blog post from The Dogington Post prompted this week's episode of The Weekly Pet Roundup: https://www.dogingtonpost.com/study-reveals-10-popular-human-foods-that-are-making-our-dogs-overweight/ Isabel had a last minute conflict, so Kara joined me to discuss! Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at htt…
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It's no secret that coconut oil is amazing ... though there does still seem to be some debate in the pet world over how safe it is for pets, especially pets with pancreatitis. In today's episode (Pet Health Junkies included!), Charissa and Carmina of Coco Therapy join us to discuss the amazing benefits of coconut oil for pets and we discuss why it'…
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Coconut oil is one of my favorite things to have around the house. I use it every single day for myself and very often for my pets. Even with all of it's amazing benefits, there is still some negativity floating around the internet about coconut oil, so we invited the ladies behind Coco Therapy on the show to help us all understand the benefits - i…
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I've waited quite a while to invite Jaron Lukas from Yummwoof on the podcast because even though I like having options for you, I prefer to only bring you the best options. Yummwoof just launced a new air-dried dog food that is free of synthetics! It is still my preference to hydrate any dried food, but this could be an option to keep on hand for "…
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Earlier this year, we let you know about a concerning trend that pet owners have been reporting: Sick and deceased pets, assumed to be related to pet food, mostly Purina. At the time, most people blew it off and called these pet parents liars, said that it was all "fake news" Now, Susan Thixton from Truth About Pet Food has released the data obtain…
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Dr. Jeff Feinman has a bit of a different approach to our furry friend's well being. He is a holistic veterinarian who still holds a private practice but he spends as much time online educating pet parents, alongside colleagues, in his community, Holistic Actions! The paradigm shift that Dr. Jeff is proposing is an often over-looked, but very impac…
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Dr. Katie Woodley is an integrative veterinarian and the founder of The Natural Pet Doctor. She has such a calm way of explaining even the most complex of topics so today we will be revisiting her explanation of how not to give up on our pets. That may seem like such a simple topic, a simple statement, but to put what that actually means into words…
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Cathy Alinovi relinquished her veterinary license when she realized that the standards of care were doing more harm than good for her patients. She is now a pet health coach and she leads fresh pet food manufacturers through Next Generation Pet Food manufacturers Association, the only AAFCO seat for fresh foods. Her career and her passion are unriv…
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There's a mass buyout that's been happening in veterinary medicine by giant conglomerates. You've probably noticed since 25% of primary care vets are now corporate owned and 75% of specialty and emergency vets are corporate owned. There's really no upside for anyone but the people at the top of the pyramid of these conglomerates. So, what can you d…
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Turmeric, Omega 3 to 6 Ratios, Plant Proteins and my personal favorite .... DID BILLY SAY IT?! We have some fun on today's episode with Billy Hoekman from Green Juju and he tells us about the NEW mushroom brine product hitting shelves everywhere! Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparent…
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Raw coated kibble is one of the newer trends in the pet food space and based on the trade shows so far this year, manufacturers are going all in ..... but is it worth the hype? Isabel and I discuss! Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram http…
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Roxanne Stone, the Nutrition Education Director for Solutions Pet Products, shares her journey in the pet food industry and the founding principles of Solutions Pet Products. From her background in food science, to partnering with her sister to create a revolutionary pet food and now working with Chelsea Kent at Solutions, Roxanne is an innovator a…
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Chances are that you've had some experience with at least one of your pets undergoing anesthesia. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky! Even though procedures that require anesthesia are common, that doesn't mean that we should ignore the risks. Every time your pet needs an anesthetic procedure, your vet should be discussing the risks and benefi…
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We are all focused on the gut these days ... and rightfully so! If we weren't all (this includes our four legged friends) eating such crappy diets, we may still be blissfully ignorant to the fact that 70% of the immune system is in the gut. We may also not have the handy term "leaky gut" If you think you've done it all and still aren't seeing the r…
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In this conversation, Dr. Rob Silver discusses the safety and medicinal properties of mushrooms for pets. He explains that while some mushrooms can be toxic, many edible and medicinal mushrooms are safe for pets. Dr. Silver emphasizes the importance of sourcing mushrooms from reputable companies that can provide accurate identification and analysis…
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With so many new listeners, today's episode is a reset. In case you're new here, or even if you've been around for a while, you may not know much about me and why I do what I do. This is a story of how I came to realize that the answers we seek lie in nature. Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www…
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Join Isabel & I as we discuss feline enrichment and how to make sure your cat is living a happy life in your home! Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/…
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I'm not a supplement person generally speaking. By that I mean that I want to work with food therapy first and then see if supplements are necessary. Even then, I'm incredibly picky about the supplements I use and recommend. And that's not without good reason. The supplement market is overrun and can be overwhelming. To be honest, I've known about …
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Crate Training ... it's controversial. As a positive reinforcement dog trainer, I see MOST people using crates WRONG. As a professional pet sitter, Isabel see the value and importance of crate training. A recent Washington Post article discusses how to PROPERLY crate train and I was impressed! Listen as we discuss the pros, the cons, and answer som…
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Bronwyn Farley is the owner/operator of Dolce's Legacy, and as a holistic canine nutritionist she specializes in helping pet parents with their cancer dogs. Her approach to care is truly holistic, and the emotional support is out of this world. She is truly a special human being for the work that she does and the information she provides to all of …
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Forbes recently released an article ranking states based on how "responsible" they are as pet parents ... and immediately Isabel and I had questions! What is the criteria? Who was surveyed? What do some of the survey questions even mean?? We break it all down in today's episode! Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training S…
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There are a handful of superfoods that I give to my pets and use as functional foods with my clients. Bone broth is one of them. Crude Carnivore does bone broth well ... from sourcing to cooking, and even with the herbs selected specifically for their medicinal properties. In todays episode, Flo Mason, owner of Crude Carnivore, joins me to talk all…
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There's a class action lawsuit against Hill's Pet Food. Thousands of pet parents are reporting illness and worse associated with Purina and other kibble brands. No recall (yet). Meanwhile, a single complaint (albeit valid) stokes a recall from a small raw food company. What the &*!k is going on with pet food?! B.C. Henschen joins me to talk about t…
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Have you ever considered a board & train facility for your dog? Or know someone who has? Someone recently reached out to me about dog training, asking if I could recommend a board & train facility. I was as pleasant as I know how to be and just said that I do not recommend board & train but could help them otherwise. They didn't take me up on the o…
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Billy Hoekman, VP of Nutrition and Communication at Green Juju, ALWAYS brings so much great information to the show! This time we go into a bit more detail about vegetables and their benefits both directly and indirectly to your dogs health, fats and their unnecessary demonization, and the truth behind the pet food industry. You won't want to miss …
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There are SO MANY myths flying around on the internet and word of mouth about foods that dogs and cats "can't have" ... but the truth is that the list of truly toxic foods is pretty darn short! Isabel and I discuss some of the most popular pet food myths and give you the very short list of truly toxic foods to dogs and cats. Send us a Text Message.…
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Apoquel is commonly prescribed for dogs with allergies and sensitivities... but it's not a long term solution. Takeaways Apoquel is often prescribed for itchy allergic skin in dogs, but it is not a long-term solution and may have detrimental effects on a dog's health. Finding the underlying cause of the symptoms is crucial for effective treatment. …
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Isabel and I talk about the lawsuit filed against Hill's Pet Food. Here's what you need to know! Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/By Jessica L. Fisher & Isabel Alvarez Arata
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We are continuing our discussion on reading pet food and pet treat ingredient labels. It's a very confusing world and we want to keep brining you information on how to discern what those labels actually mean. Visit www.pethealthjunkies.com to follow Jessica, Janet, & Pam, and for FREE resources such as 🐈 Optimum Cat Nutrition PDF 🐕 Beginner Dog Tra…
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In this episode, Jessica interviews Eliza Burr, a pet business coach, who shares her journey of starting her own pet business and transitioning into coaching others. They discuss the demand for pet sitting and dog walking services, as well as the different types of pet businesses that Eliza coaches. Eliza provides tips for starting a pet business, …
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Parvo is 91% fatal if left untreated. Traditional treatment consists of round the clock intensive care, antibiotics, and fluids, ranging from $3000 - $8000. Even with treatment, the fatality rate is around 35%. There's an ancient treatment that helps decrease this fatality rate to around 22%. And a new treatment that, although only has a small stud…
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A lawsuit has been filed against Hills Pet Nutrition, alleging a coordinated campaign of misinformation about grain-free pet food. The lawsuit claims that Hills, along with veterinarians and other organizations, fabricated a link between grain-free diets and canine heart disease. This lawsuit is significant because it challenges the power and influ…
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Super Zoo registration is now open! So this week, Isabel and I discuss what Super Zoo is, who should attend, and tips for planning your trip. If you've never been, or even if you've been ut you're wondering how to get the most out of it, this episode is for you! Send us a Text Message. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://…
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February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month Taking better care of my dog's dental health is a top priority for me this year, and Dr. Katie Kangas is the perfect integrative veterinarian to come and talk to all of us about ways we can take care of their health by taking care of their mouths. With both preventive tips and the how and why of providi…
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Adam from Oma's Pride joins me to talk about the long history of raw pet food in this 4th generation family run farm. Oma's Pride started as a small operation selling eggs door to door and eventually expanded to processing custom cuts of poultry and distributing food up and down the East Coast. The company later ventured into the raw pet food movem…
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Coyotes? Bears? Bobcats? What wildlife is in your area? Regardless of what wildlife exists where you live, you should know what is there, their typical activities, like making and rearing, and have a plan for unexpected encounters. This week, Isabel and I discuss some practical tips for keeping your pets safe during coyote mating season. Send us a …
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