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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 47 MIN

What Your Vet Isn't Telling You About Dog Long-Term Care: Rehab, Teeth & Mobility With Dr. Paul Tonioli

from Unleashed Curiosity Podcast about Dog and Cat Health by Vital Pet Life · host Vital Pet Life

Three habits that could make a real difference for your dog - but most pet parents are missing out on them. Dr. Paul Tonioli, founder of Antelope Animal Hospital, certified canine rehabilitation practitioner and orthopedic surgeon, shares three underappreciated pillars of long-term dog care that don't get enough attention.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Three pillars of proactive dog care01:09 - Meet Dr. Paul Tonioli05:46 - What is canine rehabilitation?07:05 - The underwater treadmill explained09:23 - What age should dogs start rehab?12:19 - The 30-lb Chihuahua whose hip popped out16:31 - Dental bacteria and your dog's heart and kidney health18:00 - Dog who played fetch again after 5 years39:51 - Why fetch is NOT real exercise40:51 - Rehab myth busted in 12 seconds42:17 - The car accident dog miracleKey Takeaways:🐾 Fetch in the backyard does NOT count as real exercise🦷 Dental bacteria can affect your dog's heart and kidney health💪 Muscle strength can support joint health🏊 Canine rehab is proactive care, not just post-surgery recovery🔬 90% of a dog's tooth is under the gum line - x-rays are essential#caninerehabilitation #doghealth #petdentistry #dogcare #veterinarycare #dogmobility #pethealthtips #UnleashedCuriosity #vitalpetlife💙 Connect with our guest, Dr. Paul Tonioli of Antelope Animal Hospital:📧 [email protected]📞 801-779-7970❤️ Connect with us:ᐧ Facebook -facebook.com/vitalpetlifeᐧ TikTok:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Instagram:@vitalpetlifeᐧ X:@vitalpetlifeᐧ YouTube:@vitalpetlifeᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vitalpetlifeᐧ Check out our website -www.vitalpetlife.comYou may also enjoy: 60-Second Ingredient Deep Dive with Dr. Amber, DVM - Krillhttps://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/60-second-ingredient-deep-dive-with-dr-amber-dvm-krillMusic: "Life of Riley" by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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