Richmond Griner of Wag Works chats with Melissa Cohan, founder of The Healthy Mutt, a holistic pet health practice dedicated to helping dogs thrive through nutrition, enrichment, and overall wellness. Melissa’s love for animals began in childhood, but her path into pet health deepened through caring for her own dogs with complex medical needs—experiences that led her to explore natural nutrition, supportive therapies, and a whole-dog approach to long-term health.
Today, Melissa works full time in IT while also serving as a Certified Holistic Pet Health Coach and Professional Canine Nutritionist, offering personalized consultations, coaching packages, and community workshops. Her work focuses on helping pet owners make intentional, informed choices that support the physical and emotional well-being of their companions.
In this episode, we talk about how Melissa balances a full-time job while growing The Healthy Mutt, the role of nutrition in disease prevention, how enrichment shapes behavior and mental health, and why early, proactive care can change a dog’s entire journey. It’s an honest, uplifting conversation rooted in love, learning, and doing right by our dogs.
