In this month's episode, Dr Sarah Howard discusses nutrient based psychiatry in the veterinary field with Dr Matthew Muir.

Topics discussed include:
Dr Muir explains what nutrient-based psychiatry is.
How does Matthew apply nutrient based psychiatry in the veterinary field?
 What research is available supporting the importance that nutrition and microbiome diversity has on behaviour in dogs?
What nutrients are missing from some commercial diets?
How important is diet diversity?
Ingredients present in diets that can be detrimental to dogs.
Choosing the correct nutritional diet for your pet.
Dr Muir's number one advice for veterinarians when it comes to nutrition and behaviour.

In this month's episode, Dr Sarah Howard discusses nutrient based psychiatry in the veterinary field with Dr Matthew Muir.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Dr Muir explains what nutrient-based psychiatry is.</li>
<li>How does Matthew apply nutrient based psychiatry in the veterinary field?</li>
<li>&nbsp;What research is available supporting the importance that nutrition and microbiome diversity has on behaviour in dogs?</li>
<li>What nutrients are missing from some commercial diets?</li>
<li>How important is diet diversity?</li>
<li>Ingredients present in diets that can be detrimental to dogs.</li>
<li>Choosing the correct nutritional diet for your pet.</li>
<li>Dr Muir's number one advice for veterinarians when it comes to nutrition and behaviour.</li>
</ul>

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 Sarah Howard discusses nutrient based psychiatry in the veterinary field with Dr Matthew Muir.

Nutrient-based psychiatry with Dr Matthew Muir

In this month's episode, we welcome veterinarian Dr Alison Shen to discuss everything acupuncture and joint health.

Dr Alison Shen has a keen interest in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, embracing a holistic approach to animal health and wellbeing. She completed her Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2008 and has also earned a Certificate in Clinical Integrative Canine Rehabilitation from the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Dr Shen practices in Brisbane and travels to Sydney, once a month as part of her business, The Acupuncture Vet.​

​She also runs the popular Future Vet Kids Camp in various locations in Australia and they are both part of the team of veterinarians on the TV show – Bondi Vet.

 

Topics discussed include:
Dr Alison's journey to becoming a veterinary acupuncturist.
The most common reason pet owners seek acupuncture treatment for their animals. 
How does acupuncture work to reduce pain and inflammation?
What happens during a typical consultation with Dr Shen?
The frequency of treatment most patients require.
How early can pain reduction be noticed and what to expect after treatment?
Tools and techniques that pet parents can use at home to continue with their pet's management.
What modalities does Dr Alison offer to her patients and for which cases?
Dr Alison explains the difference between acupuncture and electroacupuncture.
How can veterinarians get certified in veterinary acupuncture?
Dr Alison's takeaway from today's episode.

 

Acupuncture certification courses:

International Veterinary Acupuncture Society

Home | College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies

Veterinary Acupuncture - Chi University

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In this month's episode, we welcome veterinarian Dr Alison Shen to discuss everything acupuncture and joint health.
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Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Dr Alison's journey to becoming a veterinary acupuncturist.</li>
<li>The most common reason pet owners seek acupuncture treatment for their animals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How does acupuncture work to reduce pain and inflammation?</li>
<li>What happens during a typical consultation with Dr Shen?</li>
<li>The frequency of treatment most patients require.</li>
<li>How early can pain reduction be noticed and what to expect after treatment?</li>
<li>Tools and techniques that pet parents can use at home to continue with their pet's management.</li>
<li>What modalities does Dr Alison offer to her patients and for which cases?</li>
<li>Dr Alison explains the difference between acupuncture and electroacupuncture.</li>
<li>How can veterinarians get certified in veterinary acupuncture?</li>
<li>Dr Alison's takeaway from today's episode.</li>
</ul>
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Acupuncture certification courses:
<a href="https://www.ivas.org/">International Veterinary Acupuncture Society</a>
<a href="https://civtedu.org/">Home | College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies</a>
<a href="https://chiu.edu/courses/cva">Veterinary Acupuncture - Chi University</a>
This episode was brought to you by PAW, Pure Animal Wellbeing - developed by vets, inspired by nature and dedicated to supporting lifelong health in pets. <a href="https://pureanimalwellbeing.com/">PAW | Pure Animal Wellbeing</a>
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Dr Alison Shen has a keen interest in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, embracing a holistic approach to animal health and wellbeing. She completed her Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2008 and has also earned a Certificate in Clinical Integrative Canine Rehabilitation from the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Dr Shen practices in Brisbane and travels to Sydney, once a month as part of her business, The Acupuncture Vet.​

Everything acupuncture and joint health with Dr Alison Shen

We welcome back Dr Matthew Muir with a masterclass on functional veterinary medicine looking specifically at feline nutrition. microbiome and chronic disease.

Topics discussed include:
How do we start providing better care to cats, especially with regards to their diet?
All diseases start in the gut, is this also true for cats?
In nature, what would cats self-select to eat and how does that compare to commercial diets? 
Feeding management vs diet composition and their impact on diabetes mellitus.
The impact of low protein diets on cats.
What macronutrient ratio should we be aiming for in a cat's diet?
How do diet needs change from kittens to senior cats?
The role ultra-processed foods play in chronic disease.
Can diets help manage chronic enteropathies?
The importance of hydration in cats and does it change depending on their diets?
How does nutrition impact mental health disorders in cats?
What does a functional preventative protocol look like for a general practitioner?

 

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Dr Matt's resources:

https://icatcare.org/resources/five-a-day_felix_full_report.pdf

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6390407/

https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/How-to-Make-the-Trip-to-the-Vet-Hospital-Fear-Free_EDITED.pdf

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We welcome back Dr Matthew Muir with a masterclass on functional veterinary medicine looking specifically at feline nutrition. microbiome and chronic disease.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>How do we start providing better care to cats, especially with regards to their diet?</li>
<li>All diseases start in the gut, is this also true for cats?</li>
<li>In nature, what would cats self-select to eat and how does that compare to commercial diets?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Feeding management vs diet composition and their impact on diabetes mellitus.</li>
<li>The impact of low protein diets on cats.</li>
<li>What macronutrient ratio should we be aiming for in a cat's diet?</li>
<li>How do diet needs change from kittens to senior cats?</li>
<li>The role ultra-processed foods play in chronic disease.</li>
<li>Can diets help manage chronic enteropathies?</li>
<li>The importance of hydration in cats and does it change depending on their diets?</li>
<li>How does nutrition impact mental health disorders in cats?</li>
<li>What does a functional preventative protocol look like for a general practitioner?</li>
</ul>
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Dr Matt's resources:
<a href="https://icatcare.org/resources/five-a-day_felix_full_report.pdf" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">https://icatcare.org/resources/five-a-day_felix_full_report.pdf</a>
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<a href="https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/How-to-Make-the-Trip-to-the-Vet-Hospital-Fear-Free_EDITED.pdf" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/How-to-Make-the-Trip-to-the-Vet-Hospital-Fear-Free_EDITED.pdf</a>
<a href="https://catinfo.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">https://catinfo.org/</a>

We welcome back Dr Matthew Muir with a masterclass on functional veterinary medicine looking specifically at feline nutrition. microbiome and chronic disease.

Feline nutrition, microbiome and chronic disease with Dr Matthew Muir

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.

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