Integrative Veterinary Medicine with Dr Matt Muir

Subscribe to the podcast here: ​​ How can we translate the traditional diet of animals in the wild to benefit our modern day pets? Integrative Veterinarian Dr Matt Muir joins us to discuss some key topics when treating our companion animals, including safe use of medicines, when to use supplements instead of changing the pet’s diet, and how the government can better support veterinary medicine. Find today’s transcript and show notes here: COVERED IN THIS EPISODE [00:50] Welcoming Dr Matt Muir [01:51] Matt’s background and research on stomach acid of ruminants [06:55] Translating what wolves eat to apply to dogs [09:48] How some animals self medicate [15:18] The problem with feeding our pets grain based diets [19:07] The placebo affect in animals [23:32] Are NSAIDs safe to use in pets? [25:49] Issues caused by controlled breeding of companion animals [34:15] Never give your pets sugar [35:51] Using pro-resolvins in veterinary treatment [40:06] Supplements vs diet [43:53] How the government can better support veterinary medicine [49:06] Thanking Matt and final remarks *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****