030 - How Yeast Overgrowth Affects Your Pup With Julie Anne Lee DCH RCSHom

It seems like there’s an endless stream of dogs that come into our stores with skin irritation that causes them to chew, nibble and scratch at themselves relentlessly.  

Oftentimes, they’ve already gotten a diagnosis that their dog has allergies, but many of the treatment options they’ve been given aren’t working as they should be. 

In many of these cases, we discover that although the dog may have allergy-like symptoms, they may actually have a yeast problem that’s not being addressed. Once we tackle yeast head on through diet and supplements, many dogs experience fantastic results. 

Today’s guest is Julie Anne Lee DCH RCSHom. Julie Anne has been the owner and practitioner of some of the busiest and long-standing holistic veterinary hospitals and clinics in North America. 

Graduating from the Vancouver Academy of Homeopathy’s 4 year Homeopathic Medicine Program, she has studied with some of the world's leading veterinary homeopaths. 

She is an Associate Member of the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons and has co-founded and taught a three-year post-graduate program to veterinarians in Canada with Dr Sue Armstrong to help bridge the gap between human and animal homeopathic medicine.

Julie Anne is now the founder and co-owner of the Adored Beast Apothecary, where she formulates holistic pet care products.

In this episode, we’re going to discuss the often overlooked issue of yeast overgrowth in dogs, how to spot it, and how we can begin to bring balance back into the dog’s body and alleviate uncomfortable, itchy skin problems.

In this episode you'll learn:

• What exactly yeast overgrowth is when it pertains to our canine companions.
• If an under-active immune system can lead to yeast issues in dogs.
• If there are medications that might contribute to yeast overgrowth.
• If allergies can lead to yeast overgrowth in dogs. 
• What types of foods cause yeast, or aggravate yeast, in dogs.
• If there are foods that are good for dogs prone to yeast overgrowth. 
• Some of the signs and symptoms that a dog might have a yeast problem.
• How a vet can diagnose a yeast problem in dogs. 
• The best way to prevent yeast overgrowth in dogs. 
• How to get rid of yeast in dogs. 

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#029 - The Journey From Wolfdog Owner to Wolfdog Advocate With Georgina De Caigny

The first time I met a real life Wolfdog it was a magical experience. I started to imagine that one day I might share my home with a Wolfdog. I mean, how cool would it be to have a wild-looking pet that was actually domesticated like a dog?? 

But the more I learned about the Wolfdog, the more I realized that these animals are not just like dogs. They’re not fully domesticated, and not fully wild and many Wolfdogs that contain high wolf content find themselves displaced and not truly belonging anywhere. 

Today’s guest is Georgina De Caigny. Georgina is the founder of Wolfdog Awareness and the Executive Director of Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near  Cochrane, Alberta Canada. 

In this episode Georgina will share her personal experience with her pet Wolfdog named Kuna, and how she went on the journey from being a Wolfdog owner, to becoming an advocate for both Wolfdogs and Wolves.

In this episode you'll learn:

• What a Wolfdog is, and how they came to be
• The difference between a low, mid and high content Wolfdog
• The biggest challenges with owning a Wolfdog
• How owning a Wolfdog differs from owning a dog
• How the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary came to be
• All about Wolfdog containment 
• How you can help the Wolfdogs
• Where to find resources for Wolfdog ownership

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#028 - Should You Buy Pet Insurance?

One of the most common questions we get asked in our pet food stores is, “What do you think about pet insurance?” And, I’ll be honest - I have a lot of feelings about pet insurance!

In our household, we pay over $400/month for pet insurance for our three, large breed dogs. AND it’s almost a monthly occurrence that we get an email notifying us that one or more of the dogs’ premiums have gone up. 

So, is it worth it? Would we do things differently now if we could start fresh again? 

In today’s episode I’ll be exploring the answers to those and many other questions about pet insurance. 

Holly's qualifications include:

• Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist
• Assisting pet parents with holistic health and nutrition for 16+ years in her pet food stores: Tail Blazers Copperfield and Tail Blazers Legacy.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What questions you should ask when looking for an insurance provider
• What are some different ways you can research providers
• What to look for when comparing insurance plans
• When is the best time to sign up for an insurance plan
• Why pet insurance can become a trap
• Some alternatives to pet insurance
• Which insurance provider the receptionists at my clinic prefer
• Which insurance provider we use for our dogs

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