In this episode, Dr Nicole Rous discusses the importance of pets' wellbeing.

Topics discussed include:
The definition of pet wellbeing and how important it is.
Emotional contagion between pets and humans.
What part does genetics play in behaviour?
Nicole divulges the subtle signs of stress in both cats and dogs.
Dr Rous talks about neurodiversity in dogs.
Depression in dogs going through grief.
Managing pets' mental wellbeing through diet and exposure to triggers.
Creating a calm environment through aromatherapy and music.
How to support mentally well dogs in their day to day lives.
The importance of having a collaborative relationship between vet and pet owner.

You can reach Nicole at shytiger.com.au and montalbertvet.com.au. You can also follow Dr Nicole on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

In this episode, Dr Nicole Rous discusses the importance of pets' wellbeing.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>The definition of pet wellbeing and how important it is.</li>
<li>Emotional contagion between pets and humans.</li>
<li>What part does genetics play in behaviour?</li>
<li>Nicole divulges the subtle signs of stress in both cats and dogs.</li>
<li>Dr Rous talks about neurodiversity in dogs.</li>
<li>Depression in dogs going through grief.</li>
<li>Managing pets' mental wellbeing through diet and exposure to triggers.</li>
<li>Creating a calm environment through aromatherapy and music.</li>
<li>How to support mentally well dogs in their day to day lives.</li>
<li>The importance of having a collaborative relationship between vet and pet owner.</li>
</ul>
You can reach Nicole at shytiger.com.au and montalbertvet.com.au. You can also follow Dr Nicole on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

The Pure Animal Podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview industry experts who explore the fields of joint health, dermatology, internal medicine, integrative and functional medicine and allied health modalities. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview industry experts who explore the fields of joint health, dermatology, internal medicine, integrative and functional medicine and allied health modalities. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast aims to enlighten listeners about an integrative approach to veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview practitioners at the forefront of this field who share their insight and experience with the ultimate goal of benefiting the well-being and health of animals.

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In this episode, Dr Nicole Rous discusses the importance of pets' wellbeing.

All about mental wellbeing in pets with Dr Nicole Rous

In this episode encore, Dr Sarah Howard talks to Dr Caroline Moeser about probiotics in practice.

Topics include:
How Caroline became a vet and ended up at Guide Dogs Australia
Caroline’s main interests in Veterinary medicine
Dr Moeser talks about how probiotics can shape the gut microbiome and how they have helped the dogs at Guide Dogs Australia
How probiotics has helped reduce the incidence of diarrhoea at Guide Dogs
When is the right time to introduce the dams and pups to probiotics?
Can probiotics help with allergic skin disease?
The link between a healthy microbiome and development of behavioural conditions
Besides prebiotics and probiotics, Caroline talks about other things that can help to keep a healthy microbiome
Dr Moeser discusses faecal transplants in dogs, its indications and benefits
Microbiome analysis in dogs

In this episode encore, Dr Sarah Howard talks to Dr Caroline Moeser about probiotics in practice.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>How Caroline became a vet and ended up at Guide Dogs Australia</li>
<li>Caroline&rsquo;s main interests in Veterinary medicine</li>
<li>Dr Moeser talks about how probiotics can shape the gut microbiome and how they have helped the dogs at Guide Dogs Australia</li>
<li>How probiotics has helped reduce the incidence of diarrhoea at Guide Dogs</li>
<li>When is the right time to introduce the dams and pups to probiotics?</li>
<li>Can probiotics help with allergic skin disease?</li>
<li>The link between a healthy microbiome and development of behavioural conditions</li>
<li>Besides prebiotics and probiotics, Caroline talks about other things that can help to keep a healthy microbiome</li>
<li>Dr Moeser discusses faecal transplants in dogs, its indications and benefits</li>
<li>Microbiome analysis in dogs</li>
</ul>

In this episode encore, Dr Sarah Howard talks to Dr Caroline Moeser about probiotics in practice.

Episode Encore - Caroline Moeser talks about probiotics in practice

In this episode encore, Dr Meng Siak talks about PEA and allergic skin disease. Topics discussed include:
Dr Meng discusses what PEA is and how it works.
How does PEA relate to the endocannabinoid system?
The properties of PEA and where they act within the body.
Meng goes over the literature that is available for PEA.
What dermatology cases would PEA be beneficial for?
Dr Siak discusses whether PEA can reduce the requirement for pharmaceuticals.
What side effects can be expected with the use of PEA?
Safety of PEA and interactions with other drugs.
Dr Meng shares his practical advice on how to use PEA.

This was a podcast re-play, and the webinar link is no longer available.

In this episode encore, Dr Meng Siak talks about PEA and allergic skin disease. Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Dr Meng discusses what PEA is and how it works.</li>
<li>How does PEA relate to the endocannabinoid system?</li>
<li>The properties of PEA and where they act within the body.</li>
<li>Meng goes over the literature that is available for PEA.</li>
<li>What dermatology cases would PEA be beneficial for?</li>
<li>Dr Siak discusses whether PEA can reduce the requirement for pharmaceuticals.</li>
<li>What side effects can be expected with the use of PEA?</li>
<li>Safety of PEA and interactions with other drugs.</li>
<li>Dr Meng shares his practical advice on how to use PEA.</li>
</ul>
This was a podcast re-play, and the webinar link is no longer available.

In this episode encore, Dr Meng Siak talks about PEA and allergic skin disease.

Episode Encore - PEA and allergic skin disease with Dr Meng Siak

In this month's episode we welcome our first vet nurse guest, Jacinta Van Eeden to discuss the changes that can be implemented to create a calm veterinary clinic environment.

Topics discussed include:
The importance of a calm clinic environment.
Common signs that indicate a pet may be anxious or stressed.
Ways to get puppies and kittens used to visiting vet clinics.
How our tone of voice can impact a pet's behaviour.
Practical tools that clinics can implement to provide a relaxing environment.
Steps that pet parents can take to prepare their pets for clinics visits.
Fear free certification for veterinary clinics.
Jacinta shares how to reduce anxiety in pet parents when their pet has a vet consultation.
The number on tip Jacinta has for pet parents to ensure their pet doesn't become anxious when visiting vet clinics.

In this month's episode we welcome our first vet nurse guest, Jacinta Van Eeden to discuss the changes that can be implemented to create a calm veterinary clinic environment.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>The importance of a calm clinic environment.</li>
<li>Common signs that indicate a pet may be anxious or stressed.</li>
<li>Ways to get puppies and kittens used to visiting vet clinics.</li>
<li>How our tone of voice can impact a pet's behaviour.</li>
<li>Practical tools that clinics can implement to provide a relaxing environment.</li>
<li>Steps that pet parents can take to prepare their pets for clinics visits.</li>
<li>Fear free certification for veterinary clinics.</li>
<li>Jacinta shares how to reduce anxiety in pet parents when their pet has a vet consultation.</li>
<li>The number on tip Jacinta has for pet parents to ensure their pet doesn't become anxious when visiting vet clinics.</li>
</ul>

In this month's episode we welcome our first vet nurse guest, Jacinta Rovers to discuss the changes that can be implemented to create a calm veterinary clinic environment.

All about mental wellbeing in pets with Dr Nicole Rous

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