Not Just About Dogs with Dr. Peter Dobias

I sit down with integrative veterinarian Dr. Kristi Wilson of Hope Healing for Animals about her journey from conventional veterinary medicine to a more holistic and individualized approach to canine health.
Dr. Kristi shares how her family’s health challenges and her own experience with cancer changed the way she sees medicine, healing, and the care we give our dogs. We talk about nutrition, stress, environmental factors, chronic illness, and why there is rarely a one-size-fits-all solution.
We explore:
Why food is an important foundation for better health
How stress, inflammation, environment, and lifestyle can affect our dogs
Why small changes can be more helpful than aiming for perfection
The importance of hope, curiosity, and asking thoughtful questions
How veterinarians and pet parents can protect their energy and set healthy boundaries
Dr. Kristi’s vision for building a stronger community of integrative practitioners
The growing conversation around hormones, early sterilization, and lifelong canine wellness
I loved Dr. Kristi’s honest and hopeful approach. This episode reminds us to stay open-minded, keep learning, and remember that even small changes can make a meaningful difference in our dogs’ lives.
Find out more about Dr. Kristi Wilson and her practice here:
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What would you do if your dog suddenly collapsed, started bleeding, was vomiting repeatedly, or had a swollen, painful belly?

I’ve seen how quickly an ordinary day can turn into a life-or-death emergency, and I believe every dog parent should feel prepared—not panicked—when that moment comes.

I’m joined by emergency veterinarian Dr. Linda Loudon to talk honestly about the warning signs that mean your dog needs emergency care, what you can safely monitor at home, and how to advocate for your dog when you’re under pressure.

We talk about:
• How to recognize true emergency symptoms, including breathing problems, severe pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea
• The warning signs of bloat and why getting to an emergency vet quickly matters
• What pale gums, capillary refill time, and internal bleeding can tell you
• What to do when your dog is bleeding or injured
• How collars, retractable leashes, sticks, toys, and other everyday hazards can cause serious emergencies
• How to stay calm, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions when your dog needs emergency care

My hope is that this conversation helps you feel more confident, prepared, and ready to be your dog's strongest advocate when it matters most.
Find out more about Dr. Lynda Loudon and her work here.
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I’ve known Dr. Radica for years, and she’s one of those veterinarians I’m always excited to talk to. She’s curious, intuitive, compassionate, and never afraid to question what we’ve been taught.
In this conversation, we talk about her journey from emergency medicine to integrative veterinary care, what her most memorable patients have taught her, and why she believes we need to look at the whole animal—not just the diagnosis.
We talk about:
Why Radica left emergency medicine and found her calling in integrative care
What animals can teach us about health, healing, emotions, and life
The incredible patients who changed the way she practices—including Quest and the dachshund who led her to platelet-rich plasma
The emotional and financial realities of veterinary medicine, and why truly listening to pet parents matters
How our own dogs can change the way we understand health—including what Pax taught me about hormones and long-term wellbeing
It’s a personal conversation about veterinary medicine, intuition, curiosity, and the animals who often end up teaching us far more than we ever expected.
Find out more about Dr. Radica Raj and her practice.
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In this episode of Get to Know Your Vet, I sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson — a self-described “quiet rebel” whose lifelong curiosity has shaped a thoughtful, integrative approach to animal health.
We talk about real food for dogs, raw and fresh feeding, homeopathy, the influence of the pet-food industry, and why consensus is not always the same as evidence. Dr. Nick shares how his upbringing, scientific training, and early experiences with holistic medicine led him to question conventional assumptions while staying grounded in curiosity, humility, and compassion.
But this conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore vulnerability, fatherhood, personal growth, community, purpose, and the unexpected ways life’s disappointments can guide us toward something better. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, honest reflections, and a simple invitation for every dog guardian: start small, pay attention, and bring a little more real food and joy into your dog’s bowl.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why “consensus is not evidence”
The case for real, fresh food in a dog’s diet
How to begin adding fresh food safely and simply
Homeopathy, healing, and keeping an open—but discerning—mind
The influence of marketing on veterinary nutrition
What vulnerability, community, and meaningful work can teach us
Why trusting yourself matters when caring for your dog
To learn more about holistic dog health, visit www.peterdobias.com for blogs, free resources, and natural supplements.
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Barbara Royal — an integrative veterinarian, author, educator, and the founder of the Wild Health philosophy.
Dr. Royal shares her journey from growing up as the only science-minded kid in a family of artists and musicians, to working with spotted owls in Oregon, to building one of Chicago's most respected integrative veterinary practices — where she has cared for the pets of some of the world's most famous people, including Oprah.
We talk about:
What Wild Health really means — and the spotted owl encounter that started it all
Why being 100% present is the most powerful healing tool a veterinarian (or anyone) can have
How the energy in an exam room shapes the outcome of treatment
The "I Must Be Wrong" philosophy — and why admitting mistakes makes you a better doctor
Why boundaries transform anxious, confused dogs into calm and confident ones
The connection between our own patterns, guilt, and the way we show up for our animals
This conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore focus, control, nature, purpose, and what it means to let go — including a story about a flat tire in Botswana, a full moon, and eight giraffes running across the twilight.
I hope you enjoy this honest, warm, and deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Barbara Royal.
Learn more about Dr. Barbara Royal:
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 🌐 civtedu.org
 🌐 animaldietformulator.com
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