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Your pet is family, and Integrative Pet Wellness Center exists to help them live a longer, happier life by your side. Get to know us a little more through our blogs, where we talk about various aspects of pet care, practical information, and our stories and updates!
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian regarding your pet’s health and treatment options.
A Confession From Your Vet
I saw Dr. Judy Morgan at VMX back in January. VMX is the biggest veterinary conference in the world — 20,000 professionals, every major pharmaceutical company, every prescription diet brand. It is, in every way, the epicenter of conventional veterinary medicine. And...
What If It’s Not Actually Anxiety?
The body is always honest—even when the mind says 'I'm fine. I want to tell you something personal before we talk about your pet. I see my acupuncturist regularly. It's part of how I take care of myself — not because something is "wrong," but because I believe in...
On Champagne in Disposable Cups
We drank champagne out of disposable cups last Saturday. There was no fancy glassware. No caterer. Just our small team, standing in our brand new space on Crenshaw Blvd after an afternoon of laughter, an energy cleansing, a blessing — and finally, a quiet moment that...
You are twice as likely to survive grief if you have a dog 💜
I want to tell you something I don't talk about very often. There was a time in my twenties when I couldn't leave my apartment. Not wouldn't — couldn't. Depression had settled into my bones so deeply that opening the curtains felt like an act of courage I didn't have....
Plot twist: The vet who works with Dog TV gets it
So here's a story I didn't see coming. A few months ago, I got an email from Dr. David Haworth's team asking if he could be on my podcast. My first thought? "Wait, the Dog TV board member wants to talk to ME?" My second thought? "Okay, I'm definitely going to ask him...
“Keeping Pets Out of Vets Since 2011” The conversation that made me rethink everything
Picture this: It's the night before the Feed Real Summit kicks off. All the speakers are gathered at a bar. I spot this guy—Irish accent, super genuine energy—and we immediately start talking about what we're working on. It’s Dr. Conor Brady, and within minutes, he's...
Wait… you don’t have kennels?
I just got back from Orlando, where I spent the week at two veterinary conferences—Uncharted and VMX (the biggest vet convention in the world). And I need to tell you about a dinner conversation that's still replaying in my head. 🦄 The Moment That Stopped Dinner...
Before we pack it all up—share your IPWC memory with me?
Help me create a beautiful memoir before we moveHelp me create a beautiful memoir before we move If you've been to IPWC lately, you might've noticed things are starting to look a little... different. Boxes appearing. Shelves emptying. That cozy, settled-in feeling...
The most important thing we can do this year? Find our people.
Introducing: The IPWC Unicorn Directory (and we need YOUR help!)Mickie, Gina, and I are in Orlando, Florida this week attending the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and VMX (literally the biggest veterinary convention in the world!) 🌎✨ And honestly? This is my favorite...
When “Because That’s How We’ve Always Done It” Isn’t Good Enough
There is not a one-size-fits-allPicture this: It's the night before the Feed Real Summit kicks off. All the speakers are gathered at a bar. I spot this guy—Irish accent, super genuine energy—and we immediately start talking about what we're working on. It’s Dr. Conor...
