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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.
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...
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...
