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Lifestages Part 2: Focusing on Behavior and Wellness In Your Pet's Adolescent Years with Drew Webster, CBDC

February 27, 2025 • Dr. Randy Pet Vet

"Don't pull your hair out. There's hope!"

In this conversation, Dr. Randy Aronson, Mark Drucker, and Drew Webster discuss the complexities of dog behavior during adolescence, the implications of spaying and neutering, and the importance of proactive health management. There is a need for understanding canine development, managing expectations during training, and the significance of building a strong relationship between dogs and their owners. They also touch on the evolving perspectives on veterinary care and responsible pet ownership. Other important topics in this conversation are the importance of vaccine efficacy, titer testing, baseline blood work, and the connection between gut health and behavior, all while emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to pet health that includes nutrition and regular veterinary check-ups.

10-Second Takeaways

Socialization during puppyhood sets the stage for adolescent behavior.
Training should focus on building desirable behaviors, not just stopping bad ones.
Spaying and neutering should be considered carefully based on the dog's development.
Titer testing is essential to determine vaccine efficacy.
Baseline blood work helps identify health trends in pets.

Chapters
00:00 Navigating Adolescence in Dogs
12:02 Understanding Spaying and Neutering
23:57 Proactive Health Management for Dogs
27:57 Understanding Vaccine Efficacy and Titer Testing
28:51 The Importance of Baseline Blood Work
30:11 Gut Health and Behavioral Connections
31:48 Exploring Gene Expression and Nutrition
37:52 Nutrition Through the Life Stages
44:08 The Importance of Regular Check-Ups

Connect with Drew Webster
Instagram: @doctrdrewlittle / doctrdrewlittle | @behaviorofdogs -

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Products and Resources I Recommend
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Animal Biome - Gut Microbiome Health Test

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Four Paws in Five Directions; by Dr. Cheryl Schwartz
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