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| Are We Treating Dog Anxiety or Building Resilience? | Rita Hogan on Holistic Dog Health | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:52:15 | |
Is dog anxiety becoming more common...or are we missing the bigger picture? | |||
| Healthy Dog Aging: Why Everything in Your Dog's Body Is Connected | Dr. Madeline Yamate | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:55:35 | |
Is healthy aging just about joints...or is everything in your dog's body connected? In this episode of the Short Leash Podcast, Dr. Madeline Yamate explains how inflammation, the nervous system, mobility, nutrition, and whole-body health are connected—and why understanding these connections may help dogs live healthier, longer lives. We also discuss three recent headlines making waves in the dog health world, including a newly approved arthritis drug, why companionship is essential for dogs, and fascinating new research exploring the connection between nerves and cancer. In this episode:🐾 Why every system in the body influences the others 1. New Long-Acting Arthritis Drug Approved for Dogs 2. Dogs Need More Than Food and Walks: The Importance of Companionship 3. What Nerves Can Teach Us About Cancer—and Why Your Dog's Neck Matters Dr. Yamate will be speaking at the 2026 Feed Real Summit on October 10–11 in San Diego, California, alongside leading experts in canine nutrition, longevity, and integrative veterinary medicine. 🎟️ Learn more: 📬 Subscribe to the Short Leash Newsletter: 🌎 Learn more about Feed Real courses and events: 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with another dog lover. | |||
| Functional Foods for Dogs: Are We Asking Too Much From Dog Food? Gut Health, Supplements & Omega-3s | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:40:31 | |
Functional Foods: Are We Asking More From Our Dog's Food? Dog nutrition has evolved beyond simply providing calories. Today's dog owners want food that supports gut health, immunity, mobility, healthy aging, and more. But are we asking too much from our dogs' food? In this episode of Short Leash, Dr. Sue Howell and Kay Stewart discuss three major trends shaping canine nutrition: • Why digestive health is becoming the new baseline for pet food • What a new study on insect protein may (and may not) tell us about inflammation • Why the supplement industry is booming—and whether more supplements actually mean better health They're joined by Chef Scot Hill, Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist and founder of Woof Creek Wellness, for a conversation about functional foods, whole-food supplements, omega-3s, ingredient quality, and why building a strong nutritional foundation matters more than chasing the next miracle ingredient. If you've ever wondered whether nutrition influences more than just your dog's weight, this episode is for you. In This Episode• Digestive health and whole-body wellness • Functional foods vs. marketing claims • Insect protein research • Whole-food supplements • Bioavailability and nutrient absorption • Omega-3s and inflammation • Why variety matters • Building health from the foundation GuestChef Scot Hill is a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist, former executive chef, and founder of Woof Creek Wellness, where he develops whole-food supplements designed to support long-term canine health. Short Leash Listener OfferSave 25% at Woof Creek Wellness through January 31, 2027 with code SHORTLEASH: https://www.woofcreek.com/discount/SHORTLEASH SourcesDigestive Health Is Becoming the New Baseline for Pet Food Study Finds Insect Ingredient Shows Anti-Inflammatory Properties in Dogs NASC Conference Report: Trends Fueling Pet Supplement Growth Subscribe to the Short Leash newsletter for bite-sized dog news and new podcast episodes every other week: https://shortleash.co 🐾 Dog news, minus the nonsense. #DogNutrition #FunctionalFoods #DogHealth #FreshFeeding #GutHealth #Omega3 #DogSupplements #HolisticDogs #ShortLeash #FeedRealInstitute | |||
| Medicinal Mushrooms, Herbal Medicine & the Science Behind Natural Dog Health | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:52:54 | |
Medicinal mushrooms are everywhere right now...but what does the science actually say? In this episode of Short Leash, Dr. Sue Howell and Kay Stewart, RVT, CPCN are joined by medical herbalist and educator Lee Carroll to explore medicinal mushrooms, herbal medicine, and the science behind natural dog health. Lee breaks down lion’s mane and cognitive health, the gut-brain connection, mushrooms vs. mycelium, ergothioneine and longevity, and what to look for when choosing a mushroom product. Before the deep dive, Sue and Kay unpack three stories from the latest Short Leash: mushrooms and canine cognitive decline, inconsistencies in gut microbiome testing, and whether changes in human food regulation could eventually influence what goes into our dogs’ bowls. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 01:27 — This week in dog news 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Can Mushrooms Help Aging Dogs Stay Mentally Sharp? Same Sample, Different Results: The Problem with Gut Microbiome Tests Will the MAHA Movement Reach Your Dog’s Bowl? Read these stories + more in The Short Leash, Issue 183: Learn more about Lee Carroll: 🎙️ COMING UP NEXT Dr. Tejinder Sodhi joins us to explore how Ayurveda, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and other integrative approaches can work together to support the whole dog. Short Leash: Dog news, with real context. | |||
| Can Red Light Therapy Help Dogs Heal? | Healing With Light ft. Jackie Jolie (Animasol) | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:48:49 | |
Can red and near-infrared light therapy help dogs heal? In this episode of Short Leash, Dr. Sue Howell and Kay Stewart sit down with Jackie Jolie of AnimaSOL to explore photobiomodulation (PBM), current veterinary research, and what dog owners should know about light-based therapies. The episode begins with a review of three recent articles highlighting the growing interest in non-invasive therapies that support the body's natural healing processes. The conversation then explores how red and near-infrared light are being used alongside conventional veterinary care, what photobiomodulation is, and why interest in this technology continues to grow among veterinarians, rehabilitation professionals, and dog owners. In this episode, we discuss: Articles Discussed Healing With Light: Why Laser Therapy Is Gaining Momentum Healing Beyond the Prescription Pad: Integrative Approaches for Chronic Wound Management Beyond Medications: Natural Tools for Managing Chronic Inflammation Learn more about Jackie Jolie and AnimaSOL: Subscribe to Short Leash for evidence-informed conversations that cut through the noise surrounding canine health, nutrition, longevity, and integrative veterinary medicine. #DogHealth #RedLightTherapy #Photobiomodulation #CanineHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #DogWellness #IntegrativeVeterinaryMedicine #DogPodcast #PetHealth #Healing | |||