Reviewer
Justin Shmalberg, DVM, CVA, ACVN, ACVSMR
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
Guides by Justin Shmalberg
- Can Cat Food Hurt Dogs? What Matters Most?
- Only in Tiny Bits: Can Diabetic Dogs Eat Bananas?
- Dog Probiotics for Gas: Why Dinner Matters More
- How to Respond When Your Dog Vomits Yellow
- How to Switch a Dog to a New Food Over Two Weeks
- Which Fruits Are Safe to Share With a Dog? A Vet Nutritionist's Checklist
- Caring for a 10-Year-Old Dog: What Changes Day to Day
- Decoding Animal Digest on a Dog Food Label
- Why Dogs Eating Wet Food Drink Less Water
- How to Build a Shredding Station From Household Items
- An Enrichment Plan for a Week of Restricted Exercise
- Building an Enrichment Routine Into a Busy Day
- How Much Exercise an Overweight Adult Dog Needs
- How to Build a DIY Dig Box for Dogs That Actually Holds Up
- Is Walking Alone Enough Exercise for Your Dog?
- Keeping Your Dog Entertained on a Long Road Trip
- Mistakes People Make Exercising a Senior Dog
- Low-Impact Exercise for a Dog on Restricted Movement
- Are Pet Superfood Supplement Claims a Marketing Myth? A Vet Nutritionist Explains
- How to Feed a Dog in Very Hot Weather
- Why a Consistent Mealtime Routine Matters
- Foods to Keep Away From Dogs at a Cookout
- Weaning a Puppy Onto Solid Food: The Gut-First Timeline That Actually Works
- Can Dogs Eat Avocado? What the Fat, the Pit, and the Persin Actually Mean
- Can Dogs Eat Bananas? A Vet Nutritionist on Portions, Peels, and Who Should Skip Them
- Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? A Vet Nutritionist's Take on Portions, Prep, and When to Hold Back
- Can You Over-Stimulate a Dog? What Trigger Stacking Actually Looks Like
- Enrichment for Senior Dogs: Keeping Aging Minds Sharp
- How to Wash a Snuffle Mat (Without Wrecking the Loops)
- Sensory Enrichment for Dogs: Introducing New Smells and Textures
- Valerian Root vs. Melatonin for Dog Anxiety: What Actually Calms a Nervous Dog
- Off-Leash Play vs On-Leash Walks: Which Actually Exercises Your Dog?
- Soft Calming Treats vs. Calming Sprays: Which One Actually Settles a Dog Down?
- Benadryl Versus Natural Calming Supplements for Dogs
- Glucosamine Versus MSM for Dog Joint Pain: What Actually Helps First
- Dog Treadmill vs. Outdoor Walking: What Actually Serves the Joints and the Brain
- Swimming vs Walking for an Arthritic Dog: Which One Actually Helps?
- How Long Should a Dog's Walk Be?
- Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? What's Dinner and What's an ER Call
- Can Dogs Eat Bread? What the Crust, the Crumb, and the Dough Bowl Each Mean
- Can Dogs Eat Eggs? A Vet Nutritionist's Real Answer on Raw vs. Cooked, Biotin, and Portions
- Can Dogs Eat Ham? What a Vet Nutritionist Wants You to Weigh First
- Can Dogs Eat Turkey? A Vet Nutritionist's Checklist Before You Share the Plate
- Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? What to Trim Away Before You Share It
- How Far Can a Dog Walk or Hike in a Day?
- Low-Fat Feeding for Dogs Prone to Pancreatitis: What the Label Should Actually Say
- Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato? A Vet Nutritionist on Safe Prep, Portions, and Who Should Skip It
- Exercise Ideas for Small Breed Dogs, From First Steps to the Senior Years
- How to Change Food for a Senior Dog: A Gradual, Gut-Friendly Switch