How Pets Reflect Our Healing Journey with Dr. Maureen McMichael, Veterinary and Pet Health Specialist | EP 111

Most of us have been taught that loving our pets means keeping their bowls full, but what if that instinct is actually shortening their lives?Dr. Katie Deming welcomes Dr. Maureen McMichael, a board-certified veterinary emergency and pet health specialist, to explore how fasting for pets, time-restricted eating, and caloric restriction can transform animal health. You’ll learn why free-feeding dogs may be harmful, how fasting can extend lifespan, and why cats and dogs have very different needs when it comes to food timing.Chapters 00:01:05 — Why sick animals refuse food 00:07:00 — From emergency vet to working dog nutrition 00:10:17 — Healthy dogs: simple fasting routines and how to start 00:26:40 — The Farmer’s Dog, cost vs homemade, and easy add-ons 00:35:26 — Pets as mirrors of our inner healing: grief, remedies, and intuitionThey explore the practical approaches to holistic pet nutrition,including the role of fermented vegetables,kefirr, sardines, bone broth, and raw food diets, along with how to safely balance homemade dog food, commercial options like The Farmer’s Dog, and ketogenic pet diets.Listen and learn how pets can mirror their owners’ illnesses and emotions, and why your stress may affect your pet’s wellbeing.Connect with guest: https://newbiologyclinic.com/Which Fast Is Right for You? - Take the FREE QUIZ:https://www.whichfastisrightforyou.com/Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/y5cm5wtjFollow Dr. Katie Deming on InstagramWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even sp...