237. Food as Medicine for Dogs: A Functional Nutrition Approach

The Pet Parenting Reset

The Pet Parenting Reset
237. Food as Medicine for Dogs: A Functional Nutrition Approach
Feb 17, 2026 Episode 237
Jessica L. Fisher & Amanda Smith

Food isn’t just fuel—it’s information. In this episode, I sit down with a functional canine nutritionist to break down what “food as medicine” really means for dogs. We go beyond calories and “complete & balanced” to talk about gut function, inflammation, detox pathways, nutrient density, and how to build a bowl that supports the whole body—not just maintenance.

You’ll learn how functional nutrition looks at root cause, how to adjust diets based on symptoms (itch, stool changes, low energy, behavior shifts), and simple upgrades you can start using immediately. Practical, strategic, and grounded in physiology—not trends.

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