Mind-Jam Podcast: Pet Health & Longevity

With recent news about H5N1 outbreaks across the globe and confirmed cases (and deaths) in pets, it's more important than ever to understand what’s going on, how the virus can spread, and what precautions you can take, especially if you're feeding a raw food diet to your dog or cat. With still no definitive answers on how pet food manufacturers are able to completely avoid H5N1 influenza from infecting pet foods, we went to world leading authority Dr. Scott Weese looking for answers. 

Dr. Weese who’s part of the World Veterinary Association, has authored over 400 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and is a Professor in the Department of Pathobiology, Director of the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, and Chief of Infection Control in the Health Sciences Centre at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.
Today we're taking a closer look at H5N1 Influenza and its potential risks for our dogs and cats. Dr. Weese is at the forefront of understanding infectious diseases that affect both animals and humans and is joining us to cover:
The risks of feeding poultry-based raw diets, raw milk, and other proteins to avoid.
Why High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) isn't always effective and the questions you should be asking.
 The safety of freeze-dried foods, canned, and dry foods.
 The importance of sourcing meat from reputable companies and having a solid food safety plan.
This episode is a replay of the weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Original LIVE aired February 28, 2025. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.
MENTIONED:
Dr. Scott Weese's Blog - Worms & Germs
Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES
Any third-party products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.
The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.

If you’ve been a pet parent long enough, you’ve faced unexpected problems with your dog or cat, such as morning “hunger” pukes, loose stools or minor scrapes.
Unfortunately, many pet parents reach for over-the-counter (OTC) human medications to try and help their pets find relief.
And though prescription and OTC meds have their place when used under the direction of a veterinarian, there are effective, science-based alternatives to help your dog or cat feel better!
On this Inside Scoop episode, we’re sharing our favorite at-home remedies you should have in your pantry for these unexpected everyday illnesses.
We’ll be covering common ailments, including:
-Upset stomach and “bile pukes”
-Loose stool and diarrhea
-Yeasty, itchy ears
-Wounds, hot spots, eye infections…and more!
This episode is a replay of our weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Original LIVE aired February 16, 2025. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.

TIMESTAMPS
(00:04:48) Subscribers - make sure you join the group inside the Subscriber Hub and the basics of navigating it.
(00:07:27) A few words on the series of Pet Food Reviews
(00:13:44) Announcement: SuperZoo Tradeshow (August, Vegas) - we've been invited to speak. There will also be another Inside Scoop Meet-and-Greet with details to come. 
(00:19:09) Periodic cooking of eggs 
(00:26:56) Yogurt, Kefir
(00:37:20) Activated Charcoal
(00:44:42) Psyllium
(00:53:15) Pumpkin
(01:02:32) Ginger
(01:12:48) Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial measuring the effect of a dietetic food on dermatologic scoring and pruritus in dogs with atopic dermatitis 
(01:14:50) Green Tea Poultice (brand featured WeeTee)
(01:28:48) Colloidal Silver
(01:45:55) Manuka Honey
Grab the Manuka Honey Cheat Sheet in the Files inside the group.

LINKS
Long-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancer
Effects of kefir addition on apparent digestibility of dry complete food of healthy dogs
Complications & Controversies of Decontamination: Activated Charcoal
Altered Intestinal Production of Volatile Fatty Acids in Dogs Triggered by Lactulose and Psyllium Treatment -
The use of soluble fibre for the management of chronic idiopathic large-bowel diarrhoea in police working dogs -
Randomized controlled trial demonstrates nutritional management is superior to metronidazole for treatment of acute colitis in dogs
Medicinal and biological potential of pumpkin: an updated review 
Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? 
Roles of plant-based ingredients and phytonutrients in canine nutrition and health
Activity of Colloidal Silver Solution against Microorganisms Implicated in Ocular Infections   
Silver Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents in Veterinary Medicine: Current Applications and Future Perspectives   
Medical-grade honey has superior antibacterial properties against common bacterial isolates in wound cultures of dogs and cats in comparison to non–medical-grade honey types 
Antibacterial and Antivirulence Activity of Manuka Honey against Genetically Diverse Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Strains
Silicone Foam Dressing Silver Sterile Wound Bandages

DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES
Any third-party products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.
The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.

Pancreatitis ranges from subclinical to fatal, and is usually blamed on dietary fat, yet so many animals on ultra low-fat diets live with chronic pancreatitis.
On this Inside Scoop episode we're talking all things pancreatitis AND why all raw diets aren't equal.
This episode is a replay of our weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Original LIVE aired September 29, 2024. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.

DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES
Any third-party products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.
The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.

Are you feeding the right type of mushroom to your dog or cat?
On this Inside Scoop episode, Dr. Robert Silver, DVM and medical herbalist Lee Carroll are sharing the essential medicinal mushrooms every pet parent needs to build a home remedy kit!
 
They’re putting together your must-have’s to help common issues like:
· Allergies
· GI upset
· Kidney & liver support
· Joint health
· Stress & noise phobias
· Cognitive decline

Plus, learn the right amounts to give mushrooms for wellness and therapeutic benefits!
This episode is a replay of our weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Original LIVE aired Feb, 2, 205. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro – (5:00)
What are the benefits of mushrooms? – (11:00)
Mushrooms and behavior – (32:00)
Rodney’s fav mushroom – Lions Mane – (41:00)
Liquid vs Powder / Cooked vs Raw – (46:00)
Mushrooms for yeast – (54:00)
Lions Mane and Vx titers benefits –(57:00)
Turkey Tail – (1:05:00)
Golden Oyster – (1:20:00)
Vit D – (1:42:37)
Mold – (1:46:00)
Cordyceps – (1:49:00)
Reishi – (2:01:00)
Dosages – (2:05:00)
Giveaway: (3 winners) There’s a Mushroom for That by Dr Rob Silver - #shrooms
(2:16:00)
LINKS:
Real Mushrooms
Dr. Rob Silver's new book
Dr. Rob Silver's website
Lee Carrol's website
Ergothioneine promotes longevity and healthy aging
The biology of ergothioneine, an antioxidant nutraceutical
Are age-related neurodegenerative diseases caused by a lack of the diet-derived compound ergothioneine
Ergothioneine boosts mitochondrial respiration and exercise performance
Modulatory effects of ergothioneine on behavioral responses of Arabian stallions
Ergothioneine improves health span of aged animals by enhancing

DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES
Any third-party products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.
The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.

We discuss a variety of anti-aging studies and supplements on this Science Sunday episode.
Rodney & Dr. Becker discuss the latest research on nutrition and health in this replay of their weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Plus they answer listener questions. Original LIVE aired August 4, 2024
 • To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.
TIMESTAMPS
00:05:59 Inside Scoop Meet Up - Las Vegas [previously recorded]
00:07:23 Next Forever Dog LIFE Lecture - Woof Life Event, Indiana [previously recorded]
00:21:10 Science Talk: Headlines of the Week
00:23:18 Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration
00:41:09 Benefits of Ashwagandha for senior dogs and aging
00:56:34 Benefits of Rosemary & Basil, diabetes
01:08:34 Later-age Neutering & Urinary Incontinence
01:27:39 Essential Oils & anxiety - Dose-Dependent Responses
MENTIONED
Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration
Antioxidant supplementation increases retinal responses and decreases refractive error changes in dogs 
Effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract on aging-related changes in healthy geriatric dogs: A randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled study
Hypoglycemic efficacy of Rosmarinus officinalisand/or Ocimum basilicum leaves powder as a promising clinico-nutritional management tool for diabetes mellitus in Rottweiler dogs
Therapeutic effects of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) and its active constituents on nervous system disorders 
Later-age neutering causes lower risk of early-onset urinary incontinence than early neutering-a VetCompass target trial emulation study 
Neutering Causes Behavior Problems in Male Dogs
Mentioned:  Spay / Neuter Petition
Dose-dependent responses: a preliminary investigation into the olfactory effects of essential oil concentrations on canine behavior 

DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES
Any third-party products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.
The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.