Eps 440: What’s Really in Your Dog’s Food? Pet Nutrition, Vaccines & Longevity with Dr. Judy Morgan

Have you ever wondered whether the food, vaccines, flea treatments, and everyday products you choose could be affecting your pet’s long-term health?This episode is a little different because we are not talking about our bodies. We are talking about the animals we love like family.I sit down with Dr. Judy Morgan, an integrative veterinarian, author, and host of the Naturally Healthy Pets podcast, to explore a more informed and individualized approach to caring for dogs and cats.Dr. Judy shares her perspective on pet nutrition, vaccines, flea and tick products, spaying and neutering, supplements, lab work, and why pet parents should feel empowered to ask better questions.In This Episode00:00 Introduction01:48 Dr. Judy’s journey from conventional to integrative veterinary medicine07:56 Why health span matters as much as lifespan for pets10:00 How to become a more informed advocate for your pet12:39 Why veterinary care should reflect your pet’s individual lifestyle13:39 Vaccines, rabies requirements, and antibody titers15:05 Pet food, highly processed ingredients, and whole-food alternatives23:31 Dr. Judy’s concerns about conventional flea and tick products27:37 Alternative approaches to flea and tick prevention31:13 How household products and pet treatments may affect the whole family33:07 Hormones, spaying, neutering, and questions to discuss with your veterinarian39:08 Supplements Dr. Judy uses with her own pets41:36 Minerals, testing, and the risks of supplementing without guidance45:35 Simple whole-food toppers to add to your pet’s meals47:40 Where overwhelmed pet parents can begin48:16 Reviewing veterinary records and advocating during appointments51:56 Letting go of guilt when you learn something new52:02 Special book offer and where to connect with Dr. JudyConnect with Dr. Judy MorganInstagram: @drjudymorganConnect with MeInstagram: @theperiodwhispererWebsite: https://theperiodwhisperer.comDoing all the “right” things but still struggling with stubborn weight in midlife?Inside Midlife Mojo, I help women over 35 understand why their bodies may no longer respond to the same diets and workouts that once worked. You’ll learn how hormones, sleep, stress, nutrition, muscle, and accumulated health debt may all affect your weight-loss results.Every new member begins with the 90-Day Hormone Revival, my foundational roadmap for supporting your metabolism, energy, sleep, hormones, and strength through the S3 Method: Stabilize, Support, Strengthen.You’ll also find sustainable workout and weight-loss strategies, strength-training plans, protein guides, recipes, practical trackers, live coaching, and a community of women navigating these changes with you.✨ Start your 7-day free trial here:https://bit.ly/midlifemojonowThis episode is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized veterinary care. Speak with a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet’s diet, medication, supplements, vaccines, or parasite-prevention plan.