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My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog
Welcome to “My Dog is Better Than Your Dog,” the podcast where we dive deep into the world of integrative veterinary medicine and pet parenting. Hosted by Dr. Lily Chen, owner of Integrative Pet Wellness Center in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, this podcast brings together pet influencers, leading veterinarians, and pioneers of clean and innovative pet care. Tune in every week as we explore the joys and challenges of pet parenting and veterinary care, discuss groundbreaking treatments, and share stories from experts who dare to think outside the conventional vet med box. We’re all about celebrating our furry friends and the special place they hold in our hearts. Whether you’re a pet owner, vet professional, or just love animals, join us to be inspired, educated, and entertained.
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Episode 69: AI, Telemedicine & The Future of Vet Care w/ Dr. Carla Castro, DVM
Dr. Carla Castro is back on the podcast with a heart-forward, grounded take on something that can feel overwhelming: AI and technology in veterinary care. Together, we explore how simple tools—like...
Episode 68: Have You Ever Noticed How Pets Mirror Their Pet Parents? Emotions, Energy & the Human–Animal Bond w/ Dr. Carla Castro, DVM
This week, we’re exploring one of the most fascinating and incredibly helpful truths in pet care—our pets and our pet patients often mirror our own energy, stress, and emotions. I’m joined by...
Episode 67: How to Heal After Pet Loss: Rituals, Grief & Love That Endures w/ Animal Chaplain Sophie Gamand
This week we’re having a conversation that might stretch how you think about pet loss, in the most compassionate way. I’m joined by artist, photographer, and animal chaplain Sophie Gamand, whose...
Episode 66: Do Our Pets Get A Say? Pet Parenting With Consent, Advocating For Our Pets, And Showing Up For Dogs In Shelters w/ Sophie Gamand
This week we’re having a conversation that might stretch how you think about life with your dog—in the best way. I’m joined by artist, photographer, and animal advocate Sophie Gamand, whose shelter...
Episode 65: Navigating Pet Loss, Grief & Healing Together with Jenn Gavin
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jenn Galvin to talk about something we don’t speak about enough in vet med or pet parenting: grief 💛 We share what it looks like behind the scenes for...
Episode 64: 8 Years of Diarrhea Finally Cured With Fecal Transplants: Fern the Labrador’s Gut-Healing Story w/ Jenn Galvin
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jenn Galvin to talk about her spirited chocolate Lab, Fern, and their uphill battle with chronic GI issues since puppyhood. From endless vet visits to...
Episode 63: Shop Smarter For Your Pet: The No-BS Cheat Sheet to Decoding Labels, Choosing Truly Healthy Food, Toys, Bowls & Supplements, and Finding Indie Pet Stores That Actually Care w/ Toni Shelaske
Ever walked into a pet store, stood in front of a wall stacked with food, toys, and supplements plastered in labels like “all natural,” “holistic,” and “wellness”… and thought, “Wait—which one's...
Episode 62: Launching the First Of Its Kind Online Integrative Vet Membership for Devoted Pet Parents w/ Integrative Vet Dr. Lily and DianNe RVT
What if your vet team could help your pet live a longer, healthier, happier life—not by suppressing symptoms or turning to anti-aging drugs for dogs, but by identifying and correcting imbalances...
Episode 61: Ozone Therapy for Pets: How Medical Oxygen Helps Heal Cancer, Infections & Slow Healing Wounds w/ Dr. Jyl Rubin
What if oxygen molecules held the power to shrink tumors, clear infections, and offer your pet a second chance at life? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Jyl Rubin,...
Episode 60: Could AI Be the Secret Tool to Smarter Pet Care?
What happens when “Dr. Google” meets ChatGPT in the vet’s office? In this episode, I sit down with veterinary leader and neuro-inclusive coach Ron Sosa to unpack how artificial intelligence is...