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• Antibiotics & Metronidazole for Dogs & Cats — What Most Vets Won’t Tell You

  🚨 Could antibiotics be doing more harm than good to your pet’s health? Antibiotics have their place in veterinary medicine, but the alarming frequency of unnecessary prescriptions—often without proper testing—is creating a silent health crisis for our pets.In this episode, we uncover the real impact and side effects of metronidazole and other antibiotics, together with Julie Ann Lee, founder of Adored Beast and former owner of multiple holistic veterinary hospitals.🐶 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why antibiotics are being overprescribed—and how it’s harming pets ✔️ The shocking risks of Metronidazole (Flagyl), including neurological side effects and its FDA black box warning ✔️ Two essential questions to ask your vet BEFORE agreeing to antibiotics ✔️ Julie’s 4-step protocol to protect your pet’s gut when antibiotics are necessary⚠️ Before saying yes to antibiotics, you have the right to ask questions and explore safer alternatives. Your pet’s health depends on it!🎧 Hit play now and become the confident advocate your pet needs.✅ Subscribe for more expert pet health advice! 🐾🛒 Gut Soothe: https://pawdega.us/products/gut-soothe🛒 Healthy Poops: https://pawdega.us/products/healthy-poops 🛒 Diarrhea Support Bundle: https://pawdega.us/products/diarrhea-support 🛒 Your Go 2: https://pawdega.us/products/your-go-2🛒 Liver Tonic: https://pawdega.us/products/liver-tonicFollow our expert guest Julie Anne Lee (DCH, RCSHom) @adoredbeastapothecary or visit the Adored Beast websiteVisit PAWDEGA.us and start your pet wellness journey today.Sign up for our newsletter and get 10% off your first PAWDEGA order, pet wellness tips, and more!FOLLOW @pawdega @charlypruden @larrypruden

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• How to Find the Right Vet: Feel Confident & Empowered at the Vet’s Office with Dr. Katie Kangas

  🐾 Do you ever leave the vet’s office feeling frustrated, pressured, or even hopeless? You’re not alone! The reason is probably because you haven’t yet found the right veterinarian for you and your pet!The truth is, not all vets approach pet healthcare the same way. Some focus on quick fixes, while others take a deeper, whole-body approach to healing. So how do you find a vet who truly listens, understands your pet’s unique needs, and aligns with your values?👩‍⚕️ In this eye-opening episode, integrative veterinarian Dr. Katie Kangas reveals:✅ The key differences between holistic, integrative, and conventional vet care—and why it matters.✅ How to choose a vet who supports YOU, so you feel confident and empowered instead of pressured.✅ Why conventional vet care excels in emergencies but often falls short in long-term wellness and chronic issues.✅ The secret to building a strong vet-client relationship—one that benefits both your pet’s health and your peace of mind.✨ Your pet deserves the best care. YOU deserve a vet who listens. Ready to take control of your pet’s health journey?🎧 Hit play now, and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert pet care insights!📲 Follow our expert guest, Dr. Katie Kangas @drkatiekangas or visit intvetcare.comFind a holistic vet: https://www.ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarianCBD Calm: https://pawdega.us/products/calmThe Forever Dog: https://amzn.to/4iIw3RpVisit PAWDEGA.us and start your pet wellness journey today.Sign up for our newsletter and get 10% off your first PAWDEGA order, pet wellness tips, and more!FOLLOW @pawdega @charlypruden @larrypruden

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• CBD for Pets: Health Benefits & Everything You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Scammed

  🛒🎁  Get 10% off high-quality, full-spectrum hemp extract oil at PAWDEGA.us with code “CBD”: https://pawdega.us/collections/hemp-dog-health🐾 Curious about CBD for pets? You’re not alone! In this episode, we sit down with Carter Easler, CBD Expert and Director of Education at CBD Dog Health, to break down exactly how CBD works in your pet’s body—and how it can help with a variety of pet wellness concerns; from reducing anxiety and seizures, managing pain, and even cancer support.We’re diving deep into the real science behind CBD, clearing up common myths, and answering the BIG questions every pet parent has before trying it.Plus, Carter explains why full-spectrum CBD (with tiny amounts of THC) delivers way better results than broad-spectrum isolates.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How CBD supports your pet’s body and long term health✅ The truth about full-spectrum vs. isolate CBD (spoiler: full-spectrum is the way to go!)✅ Why 90% of dogs in a Colorado State University study saw reduced seizures ✅ The best way to give CBD for maximum absorption (hint: gums are key!)✅ How to spot high-quality CBD—and why most brands don’t pass the test✅ Timing matters! When to give CBD for anxiety, pain, and long-term wellness🎧 Hit play and become the confident, next-level pet parent your pet deserves!🛒🎁  Get 10% off high-quality, full-spectrum hemp extract oil at PAWDEGA.us with code “CBD”: https://pawdega.us/collections/hemp-dog-health#CBDforPets #PetWellness🚀Follow our expert guest Carter Easler @cbddoghealth @cartereasler or visit cbddoghealth.com📕 SOURCES & STUDIES: 📕CBD clinical trial results on seizure frequency in dogs 'encouraging'. McGrath found that 89 percent of dogs who received CBD in the clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190521101450.htmLabel accuracy of unregulated cannabidiol (CBD) products: measured concentration vs. label claim:https://jcannabisresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42238-022-00140-1 Cannabinoid Content and Label Accuracy of Hemp-Derived Topical Products Available Online and at National Retail Stores:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2794440  Cannabis products like Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) are currently legal in 24 states for recreational use and 38 states for medical use. In states where medical or recreational cannabis is permitted, RSO is legal to buy from licensed dispensaries and online retailers.Visit PAWDEGA.us and start your pet wellness journey today.Sign up for our newsletter and get 10% off your first PAWDEGA order, pet wellness tips, and more!FOLLOW @pawdega @charlypruden @larrypruden

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• Shocking Benefits of Red Light Therapy for Pets – Does It Really Work?

  🎁 SPECIAL OFFER: Get $25 OFF your own Photonic Health Red Light Therapy device with code PAWDEGAhttps://photonichealth.com/pawdega🐾 What if there was a simple, drug-free way to boost your pet’s health, speed up recovery, and prevent future mobility issues—without changing their diet or adding more supplements?? 🐾On this week’s episode, Donna Woods, co-founder of Photonic Health, unveils the science-backed benefits of Red Light Therapy for dogs, cats, and horses—and why every pet parent should know about it.And it might not be what you think… Red Light Therapy isn’t just for injuries. It helps with mobility, inflammation, energy levels, and even cellular repair—before problems arise.✨ If you’re trying to give your pet the healthiest, longest life possible, this episode is a must-listen! ✨💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:✅How Red Light Therapy works✅ The #1 reason every pet should have a Red Light Therapy device ✅ Charly, Larry, & Milka’s experience with red light therapy✅ How to choose the right Red Light Therapy device (and avoid ineffective ones!)✅ How to use Red Light Therapy for preventing disease, as first aid, and for pain relief, healing, and so much more.🎁 SPECIAL OFFER: Get $25 OFF your own Photonic Health Red Light Therapy device with code PAWDEGA🔗 Essential Back Pad: https://bit.ly/EssentialBackPad🔗 Illumivet 3000: https://bit.ly/Illumi-vet-3000🔗 Multi-Light: https://bit.ly/multi-light🔗 Standard-Light: https://bit.ly/standard-light🔗 Magic Mat: https://bit.ly/Magic-mat-ph🔗 Book "Light Therapy For Dogs": https://bit.ly/ph-dog-book📌 Subscribe for more expert pet wellness tips & let’s help our pets live their healthiest lives!Follow our guest expert Donna Woods @photonichealth📕 SOURCES & STUDIES: 📕Red light‐emitting diode (LED) therapy accelerates wound healing post‐blepharoplasty and periocular laser ablative resurfacing: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7197560830 nm light-emitting diode low level light therapy (LED-LLLT) enhances wound healing: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3799047/Effect of Near-Infrared Light Therapy Based on Acupoints on the Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29776916/Enhanced blood flow from vasodilation helps nutrient absorption (Beneficial for pets taking supplements or medication): https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/13/6/668Killing Cancer Cells with the Help of Infrared Light – Photoimmunotherapy: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/photoimmunotherapy-videoVisit PAWDEGA.us and start your pet wellness journey today.Sign up for our newsletter and get 10% off your first PAWDEGA order, pet wellness tips, and more!FOLLOW @pawdega @charlypruden @larrypruden

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• The TRUTH About Your Pet’s Health: What Most Vets Aren’t Talking About

  📢 The #1 thing that threatens your pet’s longevity, but most vets aren’t aware.What if everything you thought you knew about pet health was missing a key piece? In this episode, we sit down with Julie Anne Lee (DCH, RSCHom), cancer researcher and founder of Adored Beast, ​​to uncover the #1 missing link in pet health—cellular protection. Julie breaks down how modern environmental stressors, toxins, free radicals, and pet foods silently damage your pet’s cells and what you can do to support your pet’s cells naturally.💡 Here’s what you’ll discover:✅ Why cell health is the foundation of your pet’s health & longevity✅ The hidden threats that are silently damaging your pet’s cells every day✅ How oxidative stress and free radical damage contribute to premature aging and chronic disease✅ What you can start doing TODAY to protect your pet’s cells from damageJulie simplifies complex science with real-life examples, expert insights, and decades of research, giving you actionable steps to take control of your pet’s health—starting today! Whether you're dealing with chronic issues or just want to improve your pet's long-term wellness, this episode is packed with essential knowledge.If you want to help your pet live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life, this episode is a must-watch!RESOURCES & LINKS:Vital Defense: https://pawdega.us/products/vital-defense Phytoplankton: https://pawdega.us/products/phyto-synergy Chaga Tincture: https://pawdega.us/products/chaga Turkey Tail Tincture: https://pawdega.us/products/turkey-tail Medicinal Mushrooms For Pets: https://pawdega.us/collections/medicinal-mushrooms Innovative Pet Lab Comprehensive Gut Test (How we check our dog’s inflammation markers) https://bit.ly/ComprehensiveGutCheck Use Code PAWDEGA to save 15%Follow our expert guest Julie Anne Lee (DCH, RCSHom) @adoredbeastapothecary or visit adoredbeast.com Studies & Research:The Iceman's Fungi - the ‘Iceman’, who died more than 5000 years ago was discovered with Chaga Mushrooms What is the role and nature of programmed cell death in phytoplankton ecology?Synergistic Cytotoxicity of Extracts of Chaga Mushroom and Microalgae against Mammalian Cancer Cells In VitroAnti-Inflammatory Effect of Extracts of Inonotus obliquus (Chaga Mushrooms) and MicroalgaeCancer in Pets: How common are neoplasia and cancer?Cancer is a Preventable Disease that Requires Major Lifestyle ChangesVisit PAWDEGA.us and start your pet wellness journey today.Sign up for our newsletter and get 10% off your first PAWDEGA order, pet wellness tips, and more!FOLLOW @pawdega @charlypruden @larrypruden

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