Reviewer
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
23 guides by Justin
- How Chicory Root Fiber Feeds a Dog's Gut Bacteria
- Can Apple Cider Vinegar Support a Dog's Gut Bacteria?
- FOS vs MOS in the Canine Gut: What Each Fiber Actually Does
- Why a Dog Gains Weight on a Measured Portion
- Why a Dog Guards the Food Bowl From Other Dogs
- MSM for a Dog Limping After a Long Hike: What It Can Support and When to Look Deeper
- What to Watch For After Switching to a Mixed Wet and Dry Diet
- What to Watch For After Switching to a Weight-Control Recipe
- Digestive Enzyme Side Effects in Dogs: What's Normal and What Isn't
- Why a Dog Gulps His Food Down So Fast
- Do You Need Supplements for Homemade Dog Food?
- How to Set Up a Feeding Schedule for a Dog
- Signs You're Overfeeding Your Dog
- Chicken and Rice for Dogs: The Right Ratio, Explained
- Can Dogs Eat Ham? What the Sodium and Fat Actually Do to a Dog's Gut
- Plain Oatmeal vs Probiotic Supplements for Dog Digestive Health
- 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