EP 52: Hormone Replacement Therapy in Neutered and Spayed Dogs with Dr. Peter Dobias

Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM, HMC and Dr. Judy discuss the impact of spaying and neutering on dogs' health, highlighting the rise in aggression and chronic injuries in neutered dogs. Dr. Peter shares his personal experience with his Border Collie, Pax, who showed significant behavioral and physical improvements after undergoing hormone replacement therapy.  There is a role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in inflammation and its effects on dogs' health post-neutering. Veterinarians need to question traditional practices and consider hormone-sparing sterilization methods. Learn about the complexity of hormone replacement therapy in females and the ongoing research in this area.  Learn why hormonal health is key to our dogs' health and longevity.  Fascinating stuff!   OFFER:  subscribing to Dr. Peter's newsletter leads to a $10 off coupon for them to use on your first order. Website URL: www.peterdobias.com Social Media: IG www.instagram.com/drpeterdobias FB www.facebook.com/drpeterdobias PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1The following ad is brought to you by WonderBark. For more than a decade, Einstein Pets brought joy to dogs and dog parents with their all natural dog treats. Now the wholesome, healthy treat company is thrilled to unleash the fun with a brand new name, WonderBark. WonderBark isn't just a name, it's a celebration of the joy, adventure and wonder that dogs bring to our lives. With the same dedication to premium all natural ingredients, they've embraced a fresh, dynamic spirit to inspire every dog and their human to unleash the fuN. Their newest line, Everyday Heroes, celebrates the incredible bond we share with our pets, those everyday moments that make them our true heroes. And with every treat sold, they're giving back to organizations that support pets and people in need. Join them on this exciting journey. WonderBark Same great treats, new adventures waiting to happen. Visit wonderbarktreats.com to learn more and be sure to use code DrMorgan15% for 15% off of your order. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2The following ad is brought to you by Raised Right. I'm excited to tell you about Raised Right. They're a family owned human grade pet food company that makes gently cooked whole food recipes for dogs and cats. I feel good recommending Raised Right because most of their recipes have less than 2% carbs, and their recipes are so simple. Many have just 10 ingredients or less, they were able to formulate their adult dog recipes to be complete and balanced using only whole foods without any synthetic vitamins or minerals. Raised Right has also teamed up with both Dr Karen Becker and Dr Barbara Royal to create a new line of veterinary support recipes to help with specific health issues. They formulated low phosphorus recipes for kidney support and low fat recipes for pancreatic support. My own dogs and cats absolutely love Raised Right. Order yours today at RaisedRightPets.com/drJudy. Once again, that's RaisedRightPets.com/drJudy