Mind-Jam Podcast: Pet Health & Longevity

By: Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker
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  • Join Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker, DVM as they mind-jam with leading experts, scientists, and thought leaders to help pet parents increase the health and longevity of their dogs and cats. The Mind-Jam Podcast features candid conversations discussing the latest research and ideas on pet nutrition, health, and industry-related news. Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker, DVM are pet parents on a mission to improve animal health and wellbeing.
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  • Avian Flu: Is Your Dog at Risk for H5N1 Influenza

    Avian Flu: Is Your Dog at Risk for H5N1 Influenza
    Mar 4 2025

    With recent news about H5N1 outbreaks across the globe and confirmed cases (and deaths) in pets, it's more important than ever to understand what’s going on, how the virus can spread, and what precautions you can take, especially if you're feeding a raw food diet to your dog or cat. With still no definitive answers on how pet food manufacturers are able to completely avoid H5N1 influenza from infecting pet foods, we went to world leading authority Dr. Scott Weese looking for answers.


    Dr. Weese who’s part of the World Veterinary Association, has authored over 400 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and is a Professor in the Department of Pathobiology, Director of the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, and Chief of Infection Control in the Health Sciences Centre at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.

    Today we're taking a closer look at H5N1 Influenza and its potential risks for our dogs and cats. Dr. Weese is at the forefront of understanding infectious diseases that affect both animals and humans and is joining us to cover:

    • The risks of feeding poultry-based raw diets, raw milk, and other proteins to avoid.
    • Why High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) isn't always effective and the questions you should be asking.
    • The safety of freeze-dried foods, canned, and dry foods.
    • The importance of sourcing meat from reputable companies and having a solid food safety plan.

    This episode is a replay of the weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Original LIVE aired February 28, 2025. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.

    MENTIONED:

    • Dr. Scott Weese's Blog - Worms & Germs
    • Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory



    DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES

    • Any third-party products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.
    • The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.
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  • Essential Home Remedies for your Dog or Cat: Hunger pukes, itchy ears, hot spots & more

    Essential Home Remedies for your Dog or Cat: Hunger pukes, itchy ears, hot spots & more
    Feb 25 2025
    If you’ve been a pet parent long enough, you’ve faced unexpected problems with your dog or cat, such as morning “hunger” pukes, loose stools or minor scrapes.Unfortunately, many pet parents reach for over-the-counter (OTC) human medications to try and help their pets find relief.And though prescription and OTC meds have their place when used under the direction of a veterinarian, there are effective, science-based alternatives to help your dog or cat feel better!On this Inside Scoop episode, we’re sharing our favorite at-home remedies you should have in your pantry for these unexpected everyday illnesses.We’ll be covering common ailments, including:-Upset stomach and “bile pukes”-Loose stool and diarrhea-Yeasty, itchy ears-Wounds, hot spots, eye infections…and more!This episode is a replay of our weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Original LIVE aired February 16, 2025. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.TIMESTAMPS(00:04:48) Subscribers - make sure you join the group inside the Subscriber Hub and the basics of navigating it.(00:07:27) A few words on the series of Pet Food Reviews(00:13:44) Announcement: SuperZoo Tradeshow (August, Vegas) - we've been invited to speak. There will also be another Inside Scoop Meet-and-Greet with details to come. (00:19:09) Periodic cooking of eggs (00:26:56) Yogurt, Kefir(00:37:20) Activated Charcoal(00:44:42) Psyllium (00:53:15) Pumpkin(01:02:32) Ginger(01:12:48) Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial measuring the effect of a dietetic food on dermatologic scoring and pruritus in dogs with atopic dermatitis (01:14:50) Green Tea Poultice (brand featured WeeTee)(01:28:48) Colloidal Silver(01:45:55) Manuka HoneyGrab the Manuka Honey Cheat Sheet in the Files inside the group.LINKSLong-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancerEffects of kefir addition on apparent digestibility of dry complete food of healthy dogsComplications & Controversies of Decontamination: Activated CharcoalAltered Intestinal Production of Volatile Fatty Acids in Dogs Triggered by Lactulose and Psyllium Treatment -The use of soluble fibre for the management of chronic idiopathic large-bowel diarrhoea in police working dogs -Randomized controlled trial demonstrates nutritional management is superior to metronidazole for treatment of acute colitis in dogsMedicinal and biological potential of pumpkin: an updated review Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? Roles of plant-based ingredients and phytonutrients in canine nutrition and healthActivity of Colloidal Silver Solution against Microorganisms Implicated in Ocular Infections Silver Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents in Veterinary Medicine: Current Applications and Future Perspectives Medical-grade honey has superior antibacterial properties against common bacterial isolates in wound cultures of dogs and cats in comparison to non–medical-grade honey types Antibacterial and Antivirulence Activity of Manuka Honey against Genetically Diverse Staphylococcus pseudintermedius StrainsSilicone Foam Dressing Silver Sterile Wound BandagesDISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURESAny third-party products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Preventing Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs & Cats

    Preventing Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs & Cats
    Feb 18 2025

    Pancreatitis ranges from subclinical to fatal, and is usually blamed on dietary fat, yet so many animals on ultra low-fat diets live with chronic pancreatitis.

    On this Inside Scoop episode we're talking all things pancreatitis AND why all raw diets aren't equal.

    This episode is a replay of our weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Original LIVE aired September 29, 2024. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.


    DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES

    • Any third-party products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.
    • The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.



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Great Information!!

I have always followed these two people because they are amazing. I work in the retail pet industry and Dr. Becker is so informative and puts things into layman's terms so I never recommend anything without knowing what Dr. Becker says about it. HUGE thank you to both Rodney and Dr. Becker! My dog is 15 and still going so strong thanks to these two people.

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