Dr. Peter Dobias DVM

Not long ago, a close friend came to visit.  He’s ten years younger than me and he was recovering from prostate cancer surgery. Sitting with him as he told me about his regrets hit me hard.  It made me think of my dad (prostate cancer), my brother (brain tumor), and my grandma (colon cancer). Cancer […]

One of my favorite parts of writing these updates is being able to connect with you and share what we’ve been learning together. This month we have covered a variety of interesting topics: I sat down with my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Lynda Loudon, for a conversation about what dogs teach us about life,

If there’s one thing both Dr. Lynda Loudon and I agree on, it’s that the best medicine isn’t just what you can measure, diagnose and prescribe. It’s about staying present, going with our intuition and taking the route of least regret. In this inspiring conversation, I sat down with an ER veterinarian, Dog Mom Society

I hope you and your dogs are having a fantastic, dog-ilicious summer! Pax and I have been enjoying as many lake swims as possible, usually hiking up early to avoid the crowds and keeping cool walking in the shaded forest trails — even when it comes with a few bumps and bruises along the way.

There’s something deeply humbling about discovering that our ancestors—thousands of years before we had laboratories and clinical trials—understood the healing power of plants in ways that still astound us today. Take Ashwagandha, for instance. Ancient healers named this unassuming root “smell of horse” because they observed that this plant could boost strength and endurance like

Your heart and mind matter: Homocysteine explained Have you ever heard of homocysteine? Many people are unaware that this amino acid is a marker of an increased risk for heart attack, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline in both people and dogs.  In this article, you will learn about homocysteine, what it means to have elevated

I hope you and your dogs are having a wonderful summer so far! I can hardly believe we’re already into July—time seems to fly faster every year. I think it is safe to say, much like your dogs, Pax doesn’t seem to care about the calendar as long as there are lots of adventures, human

What if the key to preventing behavioral problems and nurturing a calm, joyful dog wasn’t about more exercise or endless toys—but about understanding their natural instincts and emotions? In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with world-renowned dog trainer and educator Susan Garrett to explore the science and heart behind canine enrichment. Susan, a multiple-time

How to travel with a raw-fed dog: Food prep, storage, recipe resources and more If you love to travel and are passionate about feeding your dog raw or cooked food, you may face a dilemma about whether to stick with a raw diet or go back to processed foods when you and your dog hit

The Undervalued Superfood That Deserves Your Attention If you have spent a lot of time outdoors, you may be familiar with a prickly plant that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Even with the slightest brush against the skin, a painful sting and welt will form thanks to the tiny, hollow needles that line