Not Just About Dogs with Dr. Peter Dobias
Every dog lover's resource for keeping yourself & your best friend happy, healthy, and long living - naturally. Listen in to Dr. Peter Dobias weekly to find out how both you and your furry friend can live a long, happy life together. You'll hear personal stories, holistic health & wellness tips, and other advice from Dr. Dobias himself! Take some time to listen because you care a little more.
Episodes
57 episodes
Episode 56: Is Your Dog’s Walk Enough? The Truth About Canine Fitness & Health
Hello, my fellow dog lovers! In this episode, I dive into what it really takes to keep our dogs mobile, happy, and healthy for MANY years to come. Inspired by my own dogs, I share decades of veterinary experience and answer your mos...
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Episode 55: The Silent Epidemic: Unmasking the Long-term Effects of Canine Sterilization
In this episode, I’m joined by two extraordinary guests who are transforming the way we think about pet health. Dr. Linda Brent is a primatologist, the Executive Director of the Parsemus Foundation, and a pioneer in hormone-sparing ...
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Episode 54: From Puppies to Seniors - Dr. McCauley's Secrets for Lifelong Canine Mobility
What if you could extend your dog's life and mobility through cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques? Dr. Laurie McCauley reveals how to transform your pet's health and vitality.Dr. Laurie McCauley is a pioneering veterinarian, inventor,...
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Episode 53: The Power of Positivity
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Dr. Dina Altayeb—a powerhouse of inspiration. Not only is she an accomplished dentist and Ironman triathlete, but she’s also one of the most passionate and dedicated people I know. Fro...
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Episode 52: A Veterinarian's Perspective on Health, Surgery, and Healing
Hey, dog lovers! In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal journey—one that I hope will help you make informed medical decisions for yourself and your dog.After discovering a lump in my salivary gland, I navigated the complex proces...
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Episode 51: How to Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis Naturally
In this episode, we dive into why bone health is essential for everyone—not just the elderly. Our bones do more than just keep us standing; they store vital minerals like calcium, which play a crucial role in overall health. Many people (of all...
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Episode 50: Empowering Pet Parents - The Evolution of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Peter Dobias
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by an amazing friend, teacher and ally Dr. Laurie McCauley, a talented and renowned expert in veterinary physical rehabilitation. In this episode, I share my journey to becoming a veterinarian...
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Episode 49: The Powerful Role of Hormones in Dogs & The Risks of Traditional Spaying and Neutering
In this eye-opening discussion, we continue our crucial conversation with Dr. Michelle Kutzler about one thing that's shaking up the veterinary world. Building upon the foundation laid in Part 1, this episode offers deeper insights and practica...
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Episode 48: How to Achieve Harmony in Healing: A Conversation with Catherine Edwards
In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Edwards, a holistic biologist and animal health expert, to explore the world of natural healing for pets. Catherine shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a pioneer in holistic animal care,...
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Episode 47: The Truth About Early Spay and Neuter with Dr. Michelle Kutzler
Dr. Michelle Kutzler's journey into understanding the impact of sterilization on dogs began with a personal experience that shook her professional beliefs. After witnessing the devastating effects of cancer on her in-laws' Rottweil...
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Episode 46: Understanding Puppy Vaccinations: A Veterinarian's Guide to Safe Immunization
Welcome to our podcast! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of puppy vaccination protocols and socialization.From antibody titer testing to the timing of vaccinations, Dr. Dobias highlights the role of maternal antibodies in ...
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Episode 45: How Fascia Affects Your Dog's Health: Insights with Dr. Laurie McCauley
In this episode, I’m excited to sit down again with friend and ally Dr. Laurie McCauley, DVM who is a renowned sports medicine rehabilitation specialist, to dive into the fascinating world of fascia and its vital role in health—not just for dog...
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Episode 44: Longevity in Dogs: Focusing on the Health Span with Dr. Kevin Toman
In this episode, Dr. Peter Dobias sits down with Dr. Kevin Toman, a veterinarian with nearly four decades of experience, to discuss the evolving world of pet healthcare. Dr. Toman shares his personal journey from practicing convent...
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Episode 43: The Silent Epidemic: Unmasking the Long-term Effects of Canine Sterilization
Join Dr. Peter Dobias, Dr. Linda Brent, and Dr. Ruth Roberts for a discussion on hormone health in pets and the evolving understanding of spaying and neutering. Declaring 2024 as a pivotal year for veterinary medicine, this episode highlights t...
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Episode 42: Preventing Cruciate Ligament Tears in Dogs: Expert Advice with Dr. Laurie McCauley
Cruciate ligament tears are among the most common and challenging conditions in dogs. In this insightful episode, Dr. Laurie McCauley, a renowned expert in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation, brings her extensive expertise to the tab...
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Episode 41: Navigating Medical Decisions: My Personal Journey Through Surgery and Healing
In this episode of our podcast, join me, Dr. Peter Dobias, as I share my personal journey through discovering and undergoing surgery for a benign salivary gland tumour. This experience has taught me invaluable lessons about navigating the healt...
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Episode 40: Why traditional spay & neuter of dogs is no longer ok - a conversation with Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib
I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact of hormones on our canine companions' health and behavior, and the recent update to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) guidelines on neutering is a game-changer.Hormones are...
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Episode 39: Toxic positivity, wrinkles, and inner beauty
In this episode, I explain how toxic positivity leads to the perception that emotions are divided into two groups, the negative and the positive. Anger, frustration, fear, and feeling overwhelmed, are normal emotions just the same as joy, happi...
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Episode 38: The universal key to treating almost any disease and how to help your dog live longer
This is probably the most important podcast to keep your dog healthy or help it recover or get better from any disease. Find out why toxicity is one of the primary causes of disease, the importance of providing the body with the pr...
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Episode 37: Helping the pets in Ukraine - a follow-up interview with Lana Niland
You may have noticed that the media coverage of the war in Ukraine has all but disappeared, but the war is still going strong. It is now in month 6, and the people and animals in Ukraine still need our attention. In this follow-up i...
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Episode 36: Poop, diarrhea, and dietary allergies in dogs - The perfect No.2 toolkit and First Aid
Say goodbye to sleepless nights cleaning up messes and say hello to the perfect No.2! Learn what to do if your dog has diarrhea and how to improve your dog’s gut health. Also, home remedies, a first aid diet, supplement recommendati...
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Episode 35: Do dogs behave better when they have more freedom?
Do you know a fearful or reactive dog? What if dog restrictions and leash laws are at the core of dog behaviour issues? I’ve spoken on this topic many times, and I won’t stop until countries like the USA and Canada recognize how important dogs ...
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Episode 34: Empowering and Inspiring Pet Parents with holistic vet Dr. Jeff Feinman
In this podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my most trusted colleagues and dear friends, Dr. Jeff Feinman, veterinarian, molecular biologist, and one of the most beautiful and humble minds I know.We’ve been friends for a ...
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Episode 33: Interview with Rodney Habib, best-selling author and dog lover extraordinaire
A beautiful and heartfelt interview with New York Times best-selling author, Rodney Habib.There is a reason why Rodney has been able to build a thriving online community that is over 3 million strong. He is one of the most inspiring, hum...
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Episode 32: An interview with a frontline pet rescuer in Ukraine
If there is one interview you should listen to, this is it. I had the privilege of speaking with Lana Niland, a Canadian who has been living in Ukraine since 2003. We discuss the brave work she is doing to help the people and animals of Ukraine...
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