Justin Shmalberg, DVM, CVA, ACVN, ACVSMR

Board-certified veterinary nutritionist and rehabilitation specialist; Chi University faculty, University of Florida Small Animal Hospital Integrative Medicine; Chi University faculty · Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida integrative medicine service chief focused on nutrition, supplements, integrative medicine, oncology nutrition, rehabilitation, and acupuncture research.

Areas of focus

• integrative canine nutrition
• food therapy
• veterinary acupuncture
• canine sports medicine and rehabilitation
• supplement literacy

Articles by Justin Shmalberg

• Can Dogs Eat Avocado Safely? What the Fat Load Means for Digestion
• Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato? What the Prep, the Portion, and the Gut Actually Show
• Are Mushrooms Safe for Dogs? What the Gut and Toxicology Evidence Actually Says
• Can Dogs Eat Bananas? What the Fiber-to-Sugar Ratio Actually Does in the Gut
• Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? A Practical Guide to Fiber, Portions, and Tolerance
• Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? A Gut-Health Read on Seeds, Rind, and Portions
• Why a Dog's Stomach Makes Loud Gurgling Noises