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by Dr. Jeannette Bimonte
Real talk for pet parents who know there has to be more to pet healthcare. Hosted by The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®, Dr Bimonte, this podcast explores the connections conventional conversations often miss. Topics on nutrition, gut health, functional testing, and environmental exposures to longevity, chronic symptoms, and whole-pet wellness. Expect honest education, bold perspectives, and practical ways to become a more informed advocate for your pet. It’s time to take a non-traditional approach to pet health to question the norm, uncover deeper connections, and help your pet live a healthier, longer life.
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- Today26 min
#65 Your Pet’s Itchy Skin May Not Be Just a Skin Problem
If your pet has chronic itching, recurring ear infections, red paws, yeast, hot spots, or skin infections that keep coming back, the problem may involve more than just the skin.In this episode, we explore the idea that chronic skin disease can sometimes be a visible sign of a much bigger internal picture.Inspired by the recent Veterinary Practice News article “A Regenerative Approach to Chronic Skin Disease in Pets” by veterinary colleagues Dr. Scarlett Magdalen and Dr. Jyl Rubin, this episode looks at chronic skin disease through a more integrative lens.Click here to read the articleWe discuss why simply controlling the itch may not always be enough, and why recurrent skin disease can be a reason to look more closely at the gut, immune system, nutrition, nutrient status, environmental exposures, and overall health of the individual pet.When a pet has recurring skin disease, it can be helpful to ask two different questions:How do we make this pet comfortable right now?andWhy does this pet keep developing the same problem?A special thanks to Dr. Magdalen and Dr. Rubin for helping bring more attention to this broader conversation around chronic skin disease, the gut-skin axis, nutrition, environmental factors, and regenerative veterinary medicine.This episode is educational and is not intended to diagnose or treat an individual pet. Chronic skin disease can have many causes, including allergies, parasites, infections, endocrine disease, nutritional deficiencies, immune-mediated conditions, and other medical problems. Work with your veterinarian to determine what evaluation and treatment are appropriate for your individual pet.Links:Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation todayBook your 1:1 holistic in home visit todayWatch this episode on YouTube
- 1 weeks ago24 min
#64 Royal Canin is now making fresh food... here are my thoughts
Royal Canin has recently entered the gently cooked space with its new Fresh Health Nutrition line for puppies, adults, and senior dogs.In this episode, I break down what I think this shift means for veterinary nutrition, what I like about the move toward less processed food, and where I still have questions.We discuss:Why I see a major veterinary brand embracing gently cooked food as a positive shiftWhy having separate Puppy, Adult, and Senior formulas mattersWhy brown rice being the first ingredient in the Adult and Senior formulas caught my attentionWhy “fresh” does not automatically mean low carbohydrateWhy I want more transparencyWhy the source of “fish oil” mattersMy biggest takeaway?Royal Canin moving into gently cooked food is progress—and I think we should welcome that progress while continuing to ask thoughtful questions.Fresh is a processing description. It isn't automatically a nutritional assessment.Always work with your veterinarian or veterinary nutrition professional to determine the most appropriate diet for your individual pet.Links:Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation todayBook your 1:1 holistic in home visit todayWatch this episode on YouTube
- 2 weeks ago22 min
#63 What Italy Remind Me About Our Pet's Health
I recently returned from a trip to Italy, and one of the things I couldn’t stop noticing had nothing to do with the architecture, the shopping, or even the food.It was the dogs.The pets I saw seemed happy, relaxed, connected to their people, and almost every dog I noticed was at an ideal body condition.It got me thinking about something I talk about often in veterinary medicine: our pets don’t experience health in a vacuum. They live inside our lifestyle, our routines, our homes, and our environment.In this episode, I’m sharing some of the things I observed in Italy and how they made me think differently about the way our own culture can influence the health of our pets.This isn’t about saying one country or culture has everything figured out.It’s about asking a bigger question:What if some of the chronic issues we see in our pets are influenced not only by their genetics or their diet , but by the environment and lifestyle we’ve created around them?Because when we talk about longevity, weight, inflammation, digestion, behavior, and overall wellness, we have to look at the whole picture.Our pets are living our lifestyle right alongside us.And sometimes, changing their health starts with changing the environment around them.Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation todayBook your 1:1 holistic in home visit todayWatch this episode on YouTube
- 3 weeks ago22 min
#62 Why I Don’t Bash Conventional Veterinary Medicine
I practice differently than I was originally trained.But that does not mean I believe conventional veterinarians are doing it wrong.And it definitely does not mean I believe we need to tear down one side of veterinary medicine in order to make room for another.Most of us entered this profession for the same reason: we love animals, and we care deeply about the people who come with them.Veterinarians take on an enormous amount of responsibility to do this work.There are missed holidays, missed family events, long days, difficult cases, emotional decisions, years of sacrifice and then you have the financial investment into education. Aspects we all agreed to.My goal is to be the veterinarian who asks: What else can we consider?Because different does not automatically mean better.Conventional does not automatically mean wrong.And integrative does not have to mean anti-medicine.We can respect the foundation veterinary medicine gave us while still being curious enough to expand what is possible.Links:Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation todayBook your 1:1 holistic in home visit todayWatch this episode on YouTube
- 4 weeks ago18 min
#61 When Behavior Isn't Just Behavior
When a pet develops anxiety, reactivity, irritability, restlessness, fear, or other behavior changes, the first question I ask is not always, “How do we stop the behavior?”I wonder, why is this happening?Of course, there are situations where the connection may be more obvious like a history of abuse, trauma, poor socialization, or a frightening experience can absolutely influence how a pet responds to the world.But what about the pets without an obvious explanation?In this episode, I’m sharing how I approach behavior differently as an integrative veterinarian and why I often look beyond training alone.We’ll talk about:How pain can show up as irritability, reactivity, avoidance, sensitivity to touch, or changes in personalityWhy orthopedic discomfort, spinal restriction, or musculoskeletal tension may be worth investigating, even in younger petsWhen therapies such as veterinary chiropractic, manipulation, rehabilitation, acupuncture, or other bodywork may be part of the bigger pictureThe relationship between inflammation and the brain, mood, and behaviorWhy I want to know exactly what a pet is eating, including treats, chews, supplements, and highly processed foodsHow gut health and the gut-brain connection may influence behavior and nervous system functionWhy nervous system regulation matters for pets who seem constantly “on,” easily startled, unable to settle, or chronically anxiousSometimes the behavior is the symptom.And when we start looking at the whole pet, we may find opportunities to support them that would otherwise be missed.Links:Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation todayBook your 1:1 holistic in home visit todayWatch this episode on YouTube
- Aug 27, 202619 min
#60 Non-Traditional Things In My Home
Being a non-traditional veterinarian does not stop when I leave the exam room.Many of the choices I make for my own pets happen inside my home, through small decisions about what we bring inside, what we clean with, what we sleep on, and what we use to prepare and store food.In this episode of The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®, Dr. Bimonte shares some of the household changes she has made to reduce unnecessary everyday exposures for both the people and pets living in her home.These choices are not about creating a perfectly toxin-free environment. That is neither realistic nor necessary. They are about becoming more aware of repeated exposures and making manageable swaps where they make sense.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why shoes come off at the doorWhy Dr. Bimonte has replaced many light bulbs in her homeHousehold product choosingWhy she looks for toilet paper and paper towels that are not bleached with chlorineThis does not mean every conventional household product is automatically dangerous. It also does not mean pet parents need to become fearful of their homes.The goal is to reduce the exposures that are easiest to control, especially those that occur frequently.Links:Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation todayBook your 1:1 holistic in home visit todayWatch this episode on YouTubeProducts Dr Bimonte uses:CleaningKitchen productsPost walk care for your pet
- Aug 20, 202621 min
#59 Does Your Pet Need Functional Testing?
Functional testing is often associated with pets who have chronic, complicated, or unexplained health concerns. While those pets may absolutely benefit from a deeper investigation, they are not the only ones who may be good candidates.In this episode of The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®, Dr. Bimonte explains why functional testing may be valuable for pets with ongoing symptoms as well as pets who currently appear healthy.For pets experiencing recurring concerns (itchy skin, ear infections, digestive changes, low energy, anxiety, inflammation, or inconsistent responses to treatment) functional tests may help uncover patterns that are not always visible through routine diagnostics alone.For healthy pets, testing can serve a different purpose. It may establish a baseline, identify areas that could use additional support, and help pet parents make more intentional decisions about nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, environmental exposures, and long-term preventive care.Functional testing is not a replacement for a veterinary examination, bloodwork, imaging, or other medically appropriate testing. It is an additional tool that may help veterinarians and pet parents look at the bigger picture, ask better questions, and create a more individualized approach.Links:Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation todayBook your 1:1 holistic in home visit todayWatch this episode on YouTube
- Aug 13, 202616 min
#58 Are Fragrances Affecting Your Dog?
We think about what goes into our pets' food bowls, but how often do we think about the air they breathe every day?From scented candles and plug-in air fresheners to laundry detergents, cleaning products, perfumes, and even pet shampoos, fragrances are part of many homes. But because pets experience the world primarily through their sense of smell, it's worth asking whether these everyday products could influence their health, especially for pets with chronic allergies, itchy skin, or respiratory sensitivities.In this episode, we explore the role environmental exposures may play in your pet's overall well-being and why creating a lower-fragrance home doesn't have to mean living in fear or throwing everything away. Links:Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation todayBook your 1:1 holistic in home visit todayWatch this episode on YouTubeWaterless shampooCleaning products I use
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Real talk for pet parents who know there has to be more to pet healthcare. Hosted by The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®, Dr Bimonte, this podcast explores the connections conventional conversations often miss. Topics on nutrition, gut health, functional testing, and environmental exposures to longevity, chronic symptoms, and whole-pet wellness. Expect honest education, bold perspectives, and practical ways to become a more informed advocate for your pet. It’s time to take a non-traditional approach to pet health to question the norm, uncover deeper connections, and help your pet live a healthier, longer life.
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