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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.
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...
New Year, Old River, Full Circle
Happy New Year! I'm writing to you from Taiwan, where I just revisited one of my favorite places in the world—a little mountain town called Wulai. It's tucked away in the mountains (yet somehow only an hour from Taipei City), and right through the center of it flows...
BIG NEWS!! The space found us
Okay, deep breath. I have news. BIG news. The kind I've been sitting on for a few days, bursting to tell you. We're moving! 🎉 And not just moving—we're moving to a space I've had my eye on for over a year. A space that feels like it's been waiting for us. A space with...
The one wish we all made this Christmas (it wasn’t what I expected)
Last weekend, I was at a white elephant party with some of my longest and best friends. We've been doing this for countless years now (maybe close to 20 years!) —the silly gifts, the stealing, the chaos of wrapping paper everywhere. But the part I look forward to most...
Would your pet’s supplements pass the Chef Test?
I want to tell you a story. I just really loved this on my recent podcast episode. It all started with a chef, a love story, and a very itchy poodle named Lily Lou 💛 Picture this: a chef walks into a tiny downtown café to interview for a job and meets the owner with...
