Episode 77: Get to Know Your Vet with Dr. Nick Thompson

In this episode of Get to Know Your Vet, I sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson — a self-described “quiet rebel” whose lifelong curiosity has shaped a thoughtful, integrative approach to animal health.We talk about real food for dogs, raw and fresh feeding, homeopathy, the influence of the pet-food industry, and why consensus is not always the same as evidence. Dr. Nick shares how his upbringing, scientific training, and early experiences with holistic medicine led him to question conventional assumptions while staying grounded in curiosity, humility, and compassion.But this conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore vulnerability, fatherhood, personal growth, community, purpose, and the unexpected ways life’s disappointments can guide us toward something better. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, honest reflections, and a simple invitation for every dog guardian: start small, pay attention, and bring a little more real food and joy into your dog’s bowl.In this episode, we discuss:Why “consensus is not evidence”The case for real, fresh food in a dog’s dietHow to begin adding fresh food safely and simplyHomeopathy, healing, and keeping an open—but discerning—mindThe influence of marketing on veterinary nutritionWhat vulnerability, community, and meaningful work can teach usWhy trusting yourself matters when caring for your dogTo learn more about holistic dog health, visit www.peterdobias.com for blogs, free resources, and natural supplements.Visit our website: https://peterdobias.com/ Visit us on social media: FacebookInstagramTwitter#DogHealth, #HolisticVet, #NaturalDogCare, #FreshFoodForDogs, #RawFeeding, #HolisticDogHealth, #DogNutrition, #IntegrativeVeterinaryMedicine, #PetWellness, #DrPeterDobias