Unlocking the Power of Canine Herbalism with Rita Hogan | S7E06

In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, host Brittany sits down with Rita Hogan, clinical herbalist, author of The Herbal Dog, and passionate advocate for holistic pet care. With over 20 years of experience, Rita shares her journey into canine herbalism, how she works with dogs using plant-based remedies, and practical tips to incorporate herbal medicine into your dog's wellness routine. What You'll Learn: How plant-based remedies like Lion’s Mane and turkey tail mushrooms can support dogs with conditions like dementia and cancer. Common canine health concerns herbal medicine can address, including anxiety, arthritis, leaky gut, and itching. Practical advice on sourcing quality herbs and using them safely for your furry friend. The connection between a dog’s well-being and their owner’s health. Whether you're curious about holistic pet care or looking for alternative ways to support your dog’s health, this episode is packed with invaluable insights from one of the leading experts in the field. The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism Applications and Practice is now available for preorder—find it wherever books are sold! About Canine Herbalist Rita Hogan: Rita Hogan is a clinical herbalist and the author of The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism Applications and Practice, published by Inner Traditions Bear & Publishing with distribution from Simon & Schuster. With over 20 years of experience in canine herbalism, Rita has dedicated her career to helping dogs achieve balanced health through plant-based remedies tailored to their unique ecosystems. As a non-veterinary member of the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association, Rita collaborates with veterinarians and herbalists to promote responsible herbal practices, education, and research. She is also an international speaker and teacher, leading clinics and speaking at conferences to educate others about the transformative power of canine herbalism. In her Olympia, Washington clinic, Rita works with dogs worldwide, combining her extensive training, mentorship under renowned herbalists, and hands-on experience with plants. She also partners with brands as a formulator for the all-natural dog market. For Rita, plants are the ultimate teachers, and she brings their wisdom to her work every day. ------------------------------------------------- Follow Canine Herbalist Rita Hogan: ⁠⁠The Herbal Dog Website⁠⁠⁠ Canine Herbalism Website ⁠⁠Follow On Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow On Instagram⁠⁠ Dogs Are Individuals Podcast ------------------------------------------------- Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts. As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian. ------------------------------------------------- Find Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].