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Dr. Susan Recker
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The Natural Animal
Food as Medicine for Pets: Healing Through Nutrition with Dr Susan Recker, DVM
In this inspiring episode of The Natural Animal Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Susan Recker, an integrative veterinarian and nutrition consultant at Animal Diet Formulator. With over two decades of clinical experience and a deep passion for education, Dr Recker brings a grounded, compassionate approach to healing animals through the power of real food.We explore what food as medicine really means in a veterinary context, how pet parents can use therapeutic nutrition to support pets with chronic disease, and why she believes nutrition is foundational - not supplementary - to long-term health.Together we...
2025-07-23
1h 45
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Amy Honeychurch: veterinary technician certified in acupuncture and rehabilitation
Amy began her education by pursuing an Animal Health Technology Diploma at Olds College, Alberta, Canada in 2008. After working in general practice for a few years, she saw the struggles of old arthritic pets and wanted to learn what more she could do to help them. She began working at an assisted swimming pool for dogs and was inspired by the improvements her patients received in comfort and mobility. This lead her to completing the University of Tennessee CCRP (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner) Program in 2017. Amy had the opportunity to practice rehabilitation as an additional service at various clinics...
2025-07-19
37 min
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Ruth Hatten: moving from law and journalism to animal naturopathy - and the magic of cats
Ruth Hatten is a qualified Animal Naturopath, Pet Nutritionist, and Energy Healer who brings a deeply holistic and compassionate approach to animal wellness. Specialising in integrating the wisdom of natural therapies, tailored nutrition, and energy healing modalities, Ruth supports animals in achieving vibrant health and wellbeing.With over ten years of experience, Ruth creates personalised holistic wellness plans that encompass nutritional strategies, natural remedies, and energy balancing techniques, empowering pet parents to nurture their animals naturally. Her unique practice weaves together ancient healing wisdom with modern, evidence-based care, effectively addressing chronic health issues and promoting long-term vitality.
2025-06-21
1h 07
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Kathleen Crisley: the benefits of in-home care and building habits
Kathleen Crisley (CSMT, CTMT, SCMT, CCFT) is the founder of The Balanced Dog in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has been providing mobile dog massage, rehab and fitness services for dogs since 2009. Kathleen holds certifications in canine therapeutic, sports and senior canine massage from the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage in Colorado. She recognised the connection between pain and behaviour early in her practice, undertaking canine behaviour courses at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah before becoming NZ’s first Fear-Free certified therapist in 2018. Since injury prevention is a foundation to good he...
2025-05-24
48 min
The Alternative Dog Moms
Hot Topics this Week: 80/10/10 Rabbit Hole, Conspiracy Theories, Dog Training
Send us a textWelcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Catching up with Kimberly, Erin & their dogs and Super Snouts (0:54)What Buffy is learning and her surprising DNA results! (8:59)Kimberly's 80/10/10 rabbit hole (13:11)Feedback on the Dr. Susan Recker episode and how we're integrating what we learned with our own dogs (15:51)An online article referring to raw feeders as "c...
2025-05-05
59 min
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Natalie Smith: changed plans can land you in a career - and life - you love
Natalie’s career in the veterinary industry began almost 35 years ago as a trainee nurse after she finished secondary school. As her career progressed, she developed a strong interest in surgical nursing, in particular Orthopaedics, Soft tissue surgery and Rehabilitation. This passion led her to complete her Diploma of Surgical Veterinary Nursing and Qualifications as a Rehabilitation Therapist (Remedial Massage therapist & Hydro therapist). Natalie now works as a Practice manager and rehabilitation therapist for an Integrative Veterinary clinic on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Victoria Australia and she is completing the Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Naturopathy throug...
2025-04-26
40 min
The Alternative Dog Moms
The Importance of Feeding a Balanced Diet with Dr. Susan Recker of The Animal Diet Formulator
Send us a textWelcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Dr. Recker's veterinary origin story (0:54)What does Dr. Recker feed her dogs? (10:10)Dr. Recker's approach to balance over time vs balance every meal - and why (10:56)How the fat content of meat affects nutrients (16:53)How many calories a day does your dog need? (21:03)Nutrient deficiencies in dogs being f...
2025-04-21
54 min
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Brooke Williams: physiotherapy for dogs, cats, koalas, trapeze artists and Steve Irwin
Brooke is a Titled APA Animal Physiotherapist who graduated from University of Qld with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1997 and a Masters in Animal Studies (Physiotherapy) in 2005. As a human physiotherapist she worked in private practice combining her skills in pilates and acupuncture. She now works in a purpose built small animal rehabilitation center and has worked in many Veterinary specialist centers in south east QLD. She rehabilitates a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions and enjoys providing holistic management to each of her clients, having recently completed CIVT's Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture course. She has been invo...
2025-03-29
55 min
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Sharlene Goodworth: bringing hyperbaric therapy to animals
Sharlene Goodworth is an experienced hyperbaric specialist and owner of Sydney Animal Hyperbaric, the only hyperbaric treatment facility in NSW, Australia dedicated to small animals. She's passionate about advocating for oxygen-based therapies and their incredible benefits by expanding education and practice in the Australian animal health sector.
2025-02-15
1h 31
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Dr. Jane Clothier: horses, bodywork, and anecdata
Dr. Jane Clothier has been a bodyworker for nearly 20 years, first in England, then in Australia following her migration in 2007. Since 2012, she has written original articles for her blog, The Horse’s Back, which enjoys a consistent international readership (around 180k views per year). In 2019, she was awarded a PhD for her research into the ongoing issues caused by premature and dysmature birth in horses. She then went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture with the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Jane currently runs her practice Equine Healthworks in Tamworth, NSW, aiding horses, leading occasional workshops, and...
2025-01-18
49 min
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Swanie Simon: offering options for natural animal health
Swanie Simon, a renowned animal herbalist and naturopath, has dedicated over 35 years to the holistic treatment of animals. Born in Germany in 1962, Swanie spent her formative years in the United States, living in various locations including New York, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas before returning to Europe permanently in the early 1990s.From a young age, Swanie's passion for animals and nature was evident. Inspired by the works of Juliette de Bairacli Levy, she pursued a career as a herbalist, TCVM practitioner, and animal naturopath (Tierheilpraktiker). Juliette de Bairacli Levy became not only a mentor but also...
2024-12-07
1h 01
The Integrative Animal Health Collective
Terri Grow: from corporate marketing to feline nutrition and advocacy
Terri Grow is a trailblazer in feline health and wellness, leveraging her unique blend of experience, knowledge, and advocacy. After a decade in corporate marketing and advertising, Terri founded PetSage®, a pioneering holistic pet resource center in Northern Virginia that for 20 years successfully integrated holistic healthcare, pet owner education, advocacy, and responsible product commerce. In 2020, she transitioned to consulting, speaking, and partnering with global pet health companies — championing optimal dietary, health, and welfare practices for cats. As a certified expert in Traditional Chinese Herbology and Natural Animal Nutrition, Terri is also a respected lecturer on feline nutrition at the Col...
2024-11-05
39 min
The BK Pets - Dog and Cat Tips
VETERINARIAN TALKS HOMEMADE PET FOOD! The BK Petcast w/ Veterinarian, Dr. Susan Recker
WE WROTE A BOOK! The Modern Dog Parent Handbook: https://amzn.to/3OSSbLI Want to learn how to feed your dog a homemade diet? Sign up for our Homemade Diet Guide below! 👇 Guide: https://thebkpets.teachable.com Thank you for watching today’s video! We’re Bryce & Kenzie, and our entire mission is to help you enrich and extend the lives of your dogs & cats. If you’re new to our page, please consider subscribing, it helps us continue to bring you this cont...
2024-03-23
56 min
The Integrative Veterinarian
Dr. Susan Recker
Dr. Susan Recker was raised in Ames, Iowa. She earned her veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 1997, then practiced small animal medicine in a few offices in Wisconsin and Illinois.Looking for more ways to help with her clinical cases, she earned her certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center. She also developed an interest in clinical nutrition.In 2014, she designed an accredited Veterinary Technician training program for Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin. She was involved in everything from the design and implementation of the educational program as well as...
2024-03-23
36 min
Dog Cancer Answers
How to Get a Dog to Eat That Refuses To Do So | Dr. Susan Recker
How do you get a dog to eat that refuses to do so? Force doesn’t work. Neither does pleading. And panicking certainly doesn’t help … but we all tend to panic when our dogs won’t eat.So, what do we do? Veterinarian, teacher, and veterinary nutrition expert Dr. Susan Recker joins us for an enlightening discussion about why dogs don’t eat, and what we can do to help them.Whether the cause is nausea or pain, she has tips and advice about when to worry about not eating and not drinking, and when to ca...
2023-11-27
43 min
The Alternative Dog Moms
Healthy Dog Expo 2023 Recap
Send us a textWelcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:How Bella has reacted to Kimberly's crazy work schedule (0:54)What Erin learned at the Healthy Dog Expo (3:22)What happened when Kimberly tried to correct inaccurate info being shared on social media (26:53)More stories from the Healthy Dog Expo (42:33)How in-person events and online courses create a sense of c...
2023-05-29
1h 16
Dog Cancer Answers
The Best and Worst Foods for Dog Cancer | Dr. Susan Recker
Dr. Susan Recker is a veterinarian with a passion for nutrition. In this episode, she recommends four foods that can benefit any dog with cancer and six things to avoid when choosing foods for your dog.The best foods for dog cancer are sardines, mushrooms, cruciferous veggies, and berries. Listen in to learn how these foods can benefit your dog, how much to feed, and how often to feed.Foods to avoid are foods cooked at high heat, artificial preservatives, rancid fats, artificial coloring, GMOs (but not for the reason you might think), and excessive...
2023-05-01
59 min
How It's Really Going with Shana Recker
54. Susan Bursic and I talk mom guilt, self care, leadership and more!
Send Shana a Text Message Susan is an amazing Wife + Mom of 2 Boys from Dorchester Ontario, a previous retail manager, daycare provider turned Network Marketing Leader! Susan and I share an amazing chat on all things growing a business around being Mom's with littles and how to make the most of your time to grow your business! She truly is a glass half full girl + leader, driven by helping women utilize their existing skills in a NWM opportunity!Susan and I have a great conversation around all things building a business and being a...
2018-11-08
53 min