Dogs Are Individuals

Dogs Are Individuals

Hosted by: Rita Hogan

Ramblings and Guidance From an Herbalist Whose Life Has Gone To The Dogs.

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Episodes

The Hidden Weight of Pet Loss, Grief + Regret | Short

174: Have you ever found yourself replaying all the things you wish you had known before your dog passed away? Today I'm talking about grief, regret, and those imaginary timelines we create after losing a beloved dog....
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How To Choose The Right Herbal Remedy For Dogs | Short

173: I’ve noticed so many dog parents getting overwhelmed trying to choose the “right” herbal product for their dogs…tinctures, glycerites, powders, chews… what’s actually best? In this short episode, I break down the...
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Sedentary Dogs, Nervous Systems + Chronic Itching

172: What if your dog’s anxiety, itching, reactivity, or destructive behavior isn’t just behavioral… but a sign they’re not moving enough? In this episode, I’m talking about the hidden effects of sedentary living on...
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Alfalfa vs Nettles for Dogs, What’s the Difference? | Short

171: Today I’m breaking down the key differences between alfalfa and nettles for dogs, including how each herb supports recovery, allergies, joints, circulation, and overall vitality. I’ll explain why alfalfa is one...
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Sebaceous Cysts in Dogs, What They Mean + Natural Remedies

170: Ever find a lump on your dog and immediately panic? In this episode, I’m breaking down sebaceous cysts, what they actually are, why they form, and what your dog’s body is trying to tell you. I walk you through...
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Natural Support for Dog Ear Hematomas, Herbal Protocol Explained | Short

169: Ear hematomas can appear suddenly, turning a normal dog ear into a swollen, fluid filled flap almost overnight. In this episode, I walk through what a hematoma actually is, why it happens, and how conventional...
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Dog Detox Protocols, How to Safely Remove Lead Exposure

168: In this episode, I wrap up my lead series by walking through what a real herbal protocol for lead exposure in dogs actually looks like in practice. Instead of aggressive detox approaches, I focus on gentle...
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Dog Detox 101, Clearing Lead and Heavy Metals Safely | Short

167: In this episode, I break down how lead and other heavy metals quietly build up in your dog’s body, and what you can do about it using herbal medicine. I walk you through phytoembryonic therapies, including...
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The Truth About Lead, Herbs, and Your Dog’s Health

166: In this episode, I’m digging into one of the most misunderstood and fear-driven topics in the natural pet space, lead and heavy metals in herbs. I break down what actually matters when it comes to exposure, why...
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Heavy Metals in Herbs? What Dog Owners Need to Know | Short

165: Are heavy metals hiding in your dog’s herbal supplements? In this short episode, I break down the truth about lead in herbs and why this issue is more about environmental exposure than contamination. I walk you...
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How to Support Your Dog Through Mold Exposure

164: Today I’m covering a topic most of us try to avoid…mold. I’ll walk you through how mold affects both dogs and people, why some of us get sick while others don’t, and the key systems in the body that handle toxins...
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Glaucoma vs Cataracts: Protect Your Dog’s Eyes Naturally | Short

163: Okay, now onto eyes - last episode we talked cataracts, today it’s glaucoma. These two get lumped together a lot, but they’re really different. Cataracts mess with the lens, glaucoma messes with pressure inside...
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