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Episode 279 - mushrooms for dogs and using parenting principles with pets

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Released Sat September 14, 2024
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Mushrooms for dogs

Dr. Robert Silver has 40 years of practical clinical experience and is an expert in veterinary herbal and nutraceutical medicines, medicinal mushrooms, veterinary CBD and cannabis therapeutics. He is the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Real Mushrooms Science Team, working to develop functional mushroom extracts to holistically treat common pet ailments, as well as enhance and extend the life of our four-legged friends.

In this interview he talks about how mushrooms can benefit your dog - and you, and host Julie is amazed. You will be too!

Find out more about Dr Rob at his website, and you can also find out more at Real Mushrooms.

Using Parenting principles for pets

Wendy Lyons Sunshine had just completed a book for struggling parents when she and her husband rescued a shelter puppy. Overwhelmed by unexpected behavioral challenges, she asked herself, “What would an expert parent do?”

The answers may well surprise you, as Wendy and host Julie compare their experiences winning over demanding puppies.

You can find out more about Wendy at her website and buy her book here.

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