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.