Dogs Are Individuals

148: If your pup pants easily, prefers cool spots, or deals with dry, irritated coughing, this episode’s for you. Today I’m talking all about Lung Harmony for Warm Dogs, one of my favorite formulas for supporting serious lung conditions in dogs who tend to run hot.  I’ll walk you through the ingredients one by one and explain how they work together to calm heat, restore moisture, and support strong, resilient lungs.  → Lung Tonic - Warm Dog Sponsored By: → Pug & Hound Apothecary Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

147: I just got back from Europe and I’m so excited to cover today’s topic: Lung Harmony. We’re in lung season right now, so it’s the perfect time to talk about keeping your dog’s respiratory system balanced and strong. In this episode, I walk you through my Lung Harmony formula ingredient by ingredient, and explain how herbs like echinacea, elecampane, maize buds, calendula, and gray alder buds work together to support your pup’s lungs. Sponsored By:  → Pug & Hound Apothecary Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

146: I’m coming to you from England & we’re covering lung tonics for warm dogs. If your dog loves cool floors, overheats easily, or struggles with respiratory irritation, this one’s for you. I’ll walk you through a powerful herbal blend that helps soothe inflammation, improve oxygen flow, and restore balance to tired lungs and why it’s so essential for supporting warm dogs through fall and winter. Sponsored By:  → Pug & Hound Apothecary → Earth Buddy  Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

145: In this episode of Dogs Are Individuals, I cover the effects of spay and neuter on your dog’s hormones, nervous system, and overall health. I explain why removing reproductive organs isn’t just about preventing puppies, it can disrupt critical hormone loops, stress the adrenals, affect bones, joints, behavior, and even increase risk for certain cancers. I share practical strategies for supporting your dog’s health, from delaying spay/neuter when possible, ovary-sparing and vasectomy options, to hormone replacement, glandulars, and herbal therapies that help restore balance.  Sponsored By: → Green Juju → Real Mushrooms  → Pawdega  → Earth Buddy  → Dr Ruth Roberts  → Coco Therapy → Innovative Pet Lab → Goodness Gracious  → Feed Real → Fido’s Bone Broth → Coco Therapy → Innovative Pet Lab → Pug & Hound Apothecary Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

144: I’m coming to you from Ireland with a quick episode all about supporting your dog’s lungs during seasonal changes. As we head into cooler weather, our pups are more prone to respiratory stress, coughing, and slower recovery from inflammation. I break down my Lung Tonic formula with reishi, black currant buds, calendula, and ginger, plus share why these herbs are so powerful for boosting immunity, reducing inflammation, and helping dogs breathe easier.  Topics Discussed:  → How can I support my dog’s lungs naturally? → What herbs are best for canine respiratory health? → When should I worry about my dog’s breathing rate? → Can dogs benefit from reishi and calendula? → What is the best lung tonic for dogs in fall and winter? Sponsored By:  → Pug & Hound Apothecary Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

143: In this short, I share a recent experience with a client whose small dog had a frightening reaction after being exposed to a topical flea treatment meant for their cats. Thankfully, with the guidance of emergency vet Dr. Lynda Loudin, we were able to troubleshoot and figure out what was going on. This episode covers the risks of spot-on flea and tick products, how they impact dogs, cats, people, and the environment, and safer alternatives you can use at home. Topics Covered:  → Are spot-on flea meds safe? → Can pets get sick from flea treatments? → What are natural flea alternatives? → Do flea meds harm the environment? → How to spot a dog’s reaction to chemicals? Sponsored By:  → Pug & Hound Apothecary Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

142: In this episode, I’m talking all about hormones and how we can support our dogs with glandulars. When dogs are spayed or neutered, their hormones drop off suddenly and that shift can affect everything from the adrenals and liver to bones, connective tissue, energy, and the immune system. I break down what glandulars are, why I use things like ovary, uterus, liver, and bone marrow, and how they bring in proteins, enzymes, and nutrients that help the body find balance again. I also share the key vitamins and cofactors that matter most for hormone health, plus why sourcing from clean, pasture-raised animals makes such a big difference. Topics Discussed:  → What are glandular supplements for dogs? → How does spaying affect a dog’s hormones? → Can glandular therapy help spayed female dogs? → Which nutrients support hormone balance in dogs? → Are probiotics and mushrooms good for canine wellness? Sponsored By:  → Green Juju → Real Mushrooms  Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

141: Today I’m covering a topic every dog guardian should understand: pain. Dogs are masters at hiding discomfort, so it’s crucial to learn the subtle signs,both physical and behavioral,that indicate your dog may be hurting. From stiffness, limping, and changes in posture, to shifts in mood, sleep, appetite, and even breathing, I cover the key ways to recognize pain in your furry companion. Topics Discussed: → How can I tell if my dog is in pain? → What are the subtle signs of chronic pain in dogs? → Which acupressure points help relieve dog discomfort at home? → How does pain affect a dog’s behavior and sleep patterns? → What natural remedies or herbs can support dogs with pain? Sponsored By:  → Pug & Hound Apothecary → Green Juju → Goodness Gracious  → Real Mushrooms  → Earth Buddy  → AnICell Biotech  → Pawdega → Innovative Pet Lab → Fido’s Bone Broth → Feline Essentials → Dr Ruth Roberts  → Rawsome for Pets → Raw Pets, Tampa → Coco Therapy → My Pet Carnivore Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

140: Today we’re giving kibble a little love. I know, I know, kibble doesn’t usually get the spotlight, but not everyone can go full-on raw or home-cooked every single meal. And that’s okay! So instead of stressing about perfection, I’m breaking down how to turn that bowl of dry crunchies into something way more nourishing. Topics Discussed:  → How can I make my dog’s kibble healthier? → What fresh foods are safe to add to kibble? → Do herbs help improve my dog’s digestion? → Why does hydration matter for dogs on kibble? → What are easy kibble toppers for better gut health? Sponsored By:  → Green Juju → Real Mushrooms  → Earth Buddy  → Goodness Gracious  → AniCell BioTech → Innovative Pet Lab → Fido’s Bone Broth → Dr Ruth Roberts  → Feline Essentials  → Rawsome Nutritional Excellence  → Raw Pets Tampa   Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

139: In today’s short I’m covering an important topic: AI and herbal medicine. I talk about why you need to be careful relying on AI for formulations, how it can easily get herbs and their energetics completely wrong, and why true herbal knowledge can’t be scraped from the internet. I even share some funny AI experiments that went hilariously off track.  Topics Discussed:  → Can AI safely be used for herbal medicine formulations? → Why does AI get herbal energetics wrong? → What are the risks of using internet data for herbal remedies? → How should dog owners fact-check AI herbal advice? → What makes true herbal knowledge different from AI content? Sponsored By:  → Pug & Hound Apothecary → Real Mushrooms  → Goodness Gracious  → Earth Buddy  → AniCell BioTech → Pawdega → Innovative Pet Lab → Fido’s Bone Broth → Feline Essentials  → Dr Ruth Roberts  → Rawsome → Raw Pets Tampa → Coco Therapy Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog → Rita’s Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson