Blog
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.
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...
The medicine hiding in plain sight (it’s free, and you already have it)
Your animal is teaching you how to heal. Not just them. You.💕I want to tell you about a time in my life I don't talk about much. I was in my 20s, living in a small apartment in Riverside with my brother. And I was drowning. I don't know if you've ever been in that...
The future of early detection might look like this… ✨ I got a new machine
Before we dive in, I’ve got a little holiday gift for you and your pets. Keep reading, you’re going to love this one 👀🎁 When I first heard the story of a dog whose stage-4 sarcoma vanished in six weeks, I couldn’t stop thinking about it… It came up in a conversation...
Feeling Lost After Losing Your Pet? 🌈
Here are ways you can continue your bond…About a month ago, my team and I lost a patient we all loved. I got the message, took a breath to steady myself, wiped my eyes, and walked straight into a wellness visit. All day, my team and I had to hold it together for the...
Are we wrong about fiber? 😬💩
This could literally save your dog's life…I just got back from the Feed Real Summit in San Diego, and I have to share something with you that's totally new about how I'm thinking about digestive health in our pets. But first, can I just say being there in person,...
Dogs Are Man’s Best Friend. But, Are We Acting Like Their Best Friend? 🐶💁♀️
A few weeks ago, I sat down with artist and animal advocate Sophie Gamand on my podcast. You might know her from the Pit Bull Flower Power project, those stunning portraits of shelter pit bulls wearing flower crowns. 🌸When Sophie first started photographing shelter...
A Personal Update From Dr. Lily 💌
I’m writing this on my flight home from Charleston after attending a veterinary management meeting. It’s been two full days of sitting in a conference room. (Which, if you know me, is quite the accomplishment 😅)There are very few things that can keep me sitting still...
Healing chronic diarrhea, vomiting, and chronic itching starts in the gut 🦠✨
There's a story I've been holding close to my heart lately. It's about my dear friend Jenn and her chocolate lab, Fern 🐶 Fern is the kind of dog who makes you pause and smile. You know the type—goofy, full of silliness and joy. That’s Fern 🦮 But beneath that vibrant...
How to Choose Pet Toys Without Lead, Mercury, or Arsenic 🐶
Ever walked into a pet store, stared at a wall of food, toys, supplements, and all these labels—"all-natural," "holistic," "wellness"—and thought, "Which one do I actually buy?"There are so many choices, and when you love your pet like family, it can feel overwhelming...