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• This One Brain Pathway Could Change Your Dog’s Life (And Yours Too!) | Short

  123: In this episode, I’m covering a fascinating topic: the glymphatic pathway. Think of it as your (and your dog’s!) brain detox system—kind of like the lymphatic system, but for the brain. We’ll explore how it works, why it matters for cognitive clarity and emotional regulation, and what you can do to support it naturally, especially in your dog. I’ll also share updates from my book tour and some thoughts on dog dementia. We’ll touch on essential oils, phytoembryonic therapy, and lifestyle practices that help keep this system flowing. If you're curious about how sleep, side-sleeping, herbs, and even breathing techniques can impact brain health—this one’s for you. Sponsored By: Real Mushrooms Green Juju Earth Buddy Dr Ruth Roberts CocoTherapy Pawdega Fidos Bone Broth Check Out Rita: THE HERBAL DOG Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

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• Conditioning The Gut For Probiotics

  122: In today’s episode, we are going to talk about preparing the gut for probiotics. A lot of people don’t realize that we have to prepare and strengthen the gut before it’s ready for probiotics, which I talk about a lot in my new book The Herbal Dog. Strengthening the glycocalyx and IGA builds a resistant gut barrier before introducing probiotics. This is especially true in sensitive or immune compromised individuals. Strengthening these allows for commensal bacteria, which is good bacteria, can actually stick to the gut wall. Tune in to learn how natural remedies can help strengthen your dog's gut, making it the perfect environment for probiotics to thrive and support their overall health. Sponsored by: Goodness Gracious Green Juju Fido’s Bone Broth Check Out Rita: BUY THE HERBAL DOG Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

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• Supporting Spay + Neuter | Short

  121: In this episode, I explore natural ways to support your dog’s health after spay or neuter surgery. We’ll discuss how herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola can help balance hormones and keep your pup healthy and happy. I’ll also highlight how herbs can complement veterinary care, not replace it. Whether your dog’s surgery was recent or some time ago, I’ll share practical tips for aiding their recovery and promoting long-term well-being. Tune in to learn how natural remedies can support your dog’s health and keep them feeling great. Sponsored By: Goodness Gracious Check Out Rita: BUY THE HERBAL DOG Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

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• The Things We Forget We Are Doing To Our Dogs

  120: In this episode, we're diving into often-overlooked aspects of canine care that can significantly impact your dog's health and well-being. We'll discuss why it's worth rethinking conventional practices like spaying and neutering, along with natural approaches to heartworm prevention, antibiotic recovery, and building a healthy microbiome. I'll also share effective, environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional flea and tick medications — plus insights on reducing pharmaceutical reliance for long-term health. Topics Discussed: Rethinking spaying and neutering Natural heartworm prevention and antibiotic recovery Supporting your dog's microbiome with diverse probiotics Alternatives to pharmaceutical treatments and conventional flea/tick meds Sponsored By: Goodness Gracious Green Juju Real Mushrooms Fidos Bone Broth Coco Therapy Rawsome Nutritional Excellence Raw Pets Dr Ruth Roberts Earth Buddy Innovative Pet Lab Feline Essentials | Two Crazy Cat Ladies AniCell Biotech Check Out Rita: BUY THE HERBAL DOG Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

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• HPP vs Traditional Raw Food: Which Diet is Best for Your Dog’s Health?

  119: Today’s episode explores how plant medicine and raw food nutrition can boost your pet's health. We’ll break down High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP), what it means for your dog’s diet, and how it keeps food safe while maintaining key nutrients. Throughout this episode, I’ll share my own experiences with HPP-treated and traditional raw food diets, along with insights from my book tour. Tune in to learn how HPP works, what nutrients it affects, and why variety is so important in your pet’s meals. Topics Discussed: High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) and its benefits How HPP preserves nutrients while improving food safety Book tour updates! The role of HPP in the all-natural pet food industry Why vitamin B12 and other nutrients are impacted by HPP Tips for a balanced, personalized raw food diet for pets Sponsored By: Green Juju Goodness Gracious Real Mushrooms Innovative Pet Lab Dr. Ruth (the original crockpot vet) Cocoa Therapy Paudega Anacel Biotech Feline Essentials (The Two Crazy Cat Ladies) Rawsome Pets Check Out: EarthBuddy Pet Raw Pets in Tampa Check Out Rita: Get The Book Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

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