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My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog

Welcome to My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog — where science meets soul as we explore what"s possible when we reimagine pet care. I"m Dr. Lily Chen, integrative veterinarian and believer that our animals deserve extraordinary medicine. Each week, I talk with leading experts, pioneering vets, and devoted pet parents pushing the boundaries of animal health. Microbiome restoration, energy medicine, cancer hope, nutrition, and the mind-body-pet connection. Real science. Deep stories. A little magic

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00:59:36

Light as Medicine (and Why Your Pet Is Starving for...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2026/03/29

What if the most powerful medicine for your pet isn't a supplement or a drug, but something as simple as light?Jackie Jolie, founder of AnimaSol, believes light is the foundation of health. Every cell in every mammal's body has a light sensor called a melanopsin, waiting to receive information from photons. And yet, we and our pets are spending 98% of our lives indoors, cut off from the very thing our DNA was built to run on.Jackie spent 15 years as an equine and canine bodyworker. But in

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01:11:04

The Pet Care Future We're Fighting For - With Dr....

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2026/03/22

In Part 1, we talked about the cases that changed us. In Part 2, we're talking about what needs to change in veterinary medicine.Dr. Judy Morgan doesn't hold back. We go deep into the drugs that concern us most, why prescription diets were only supposed to be temporary fixes, and how corporate medicine is reshaping the profession in ways that aren't always serving pets or their parents.We also talk about something I wasn't expecting to discuss: the system itself. Emergency hospitals

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00:32:41

The Rebels Who Found Each Other - With Dr. Judy Morgan

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2026/03/15

What happens when one of the most influential voices in holistic veterinary medicine walks into the biggest conventional veterinary conference in the world?I spotted Dr. Judy Morgan at VMX in Orlando, and honestly, I had to do a double take. Here was a woman who has dedicated nearly 40 years to transforming pet wellness, walking confidently into rooms full of conventional practitioners, educating veterinary students who are hungry for a different approach, and bridging the gap between traditional

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01:11:13

35 Dogs, Zero Leashes, One Forest: Rethinking...

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2026/03/08

Picture this: 35 dogs running free in a 175-acre forest. No leashes. No commands. No chaos. Just one guy leading the pack, and every single dog follows him.How is that even possible?In this episode, I sit down with Sam Amalsadvala, a former merchant navy chef who accidentally became one of the most insightful natural dog trainers I've ever met. Sam doesn't train dogs — he listens to them. And what he's learned will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about

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00:27:57

Leaving Veterinary Medicine Better Than She Found It:...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2026/03/01

What if the key to a faster, easier surgical recovery wasn't more drugs — but better preparation?In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Lindsey Wendt, and we're going somewhere deeper. We're talking about the future of veterinary medicine, the power of pre-op integrative care, and what happens when conventional and integrative doctors actually work together instead of staying in silos.Dr. Lindsey shares the story of her foster dog Pineapple, who had bilateral knee surgery

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00:43:09

Veterinarian Exposes Pet Treat Industry: What...

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2026/02/22

You probably stood in a pet store aisle staring at rows and rows of colorful bags, all promising to be natural, holistic, or premium. You probably grabbed one, read the ingredient list, thought it looked pretty good, and tossed it in your cart.Here's what you didn't know.Less than 10% of pet treat companies actually test to see if their product is still good before the best-by date on the back — which means your dog could be eating oxidized, rancid oils that trigger massive inflammation in

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00:44:12

Dogs Save Lives: Depression, Grief & The Human-Animal...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2026/02/15

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. David Haworth, and we're going somewhere deeper—into the human-animal bond that saves lives. Not metaphorically. Literally.We explore what enrichment actually looks like for your individual dog (hint: it's not one-size-fits-all), the real stories of heart dogs and the lessons they teach us, what the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study revealed about cancer and the microbiome, why guilt and anxiety are part of loving deeply, and how to honor

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00:45:46

Modern Pet Parenting: Technology, Enrichment & The...

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2026/02/08

We've made being a dog safer than ever before. But is safer actually better?Think about it: We leave our dogs alone for 8-10 hours a day. We live in apartments where they can't run free. We keep them away from other dogs until they're 16 weeks old. And then we create an entire industry—TVs for dogs, automatic ball launchers, anxiety medications—to manage the fallout of a lifestyle that, let's be honest, we created.So here's the uncomfortable question: Are we solving real

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00:44:00

She's Cured 70+ Cats from FIP: Here's What Every Cat...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2026/02/01

I know what you're thinking. Wait, isn't this podcast about dogs? Yes. Yes it is. But today, we're doing something different because sometimes there's information so important, so lifesaving, that it doesn't matter if you're a dog person, a cat person, or both.If you're listening to this episode, there's a good chance your heart is heavy. Maybe you just heard the words "FIP" from your vet. Maybe you're watching your kitten fade and you feel helpless

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00:58:45

You're Not Imagining It: Why You and Your Pet Share...

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2026/01/25

Have you ever noticed that when you're anxious, your dog seems anxious too? Or that you and your pet struggle with the same health issues — digestive problems, autoimmune diseases, even the same kind of anxiety? You're not imagining it.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lily sits down with Dr. Lisa Fiorenza, an integrative veterinarian who sees this pattern every single day in her practice. Together, they explore the fascinating connection between pet and human health, the gut-brain axis,

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01:27:06

Inside the Mind of a Monk Vet: How Ancient Wisdom...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2026/01/18

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bharat Kumar, once an emergency vet, now a holistic house call vet, to explore a part of pet health that's often overlooked: the emotional, energetic, and spiritual lives of our animals.Dr. Kumar blends Ayurveda, psychology, meditation, Reiki, acupressure, and holistic medicine to better understand the rich emotional and mental landscape our pets navigate.We talk about why dogs in India seem to face different health challenges than dogs in the U.S., why our

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00:16:39

Bioenergetic Scan and The Gabapentin Problem You Need...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2026/01/14

In this personal minisode, Dr. Lily Chen opens up about her word for 2026, a surprising case that's changing how she practices medicine, and an important study every pet parent (and human) taking gabapentin should know about.This isn't a typical episode with a guest expert or clinical protocols. This is Dr. Lily, fresh back from Taiwan and about to head to VMX, sitting with you and sharing what's on her mind—trust, bioresonance breakthroughs, chronic pain management, and why asking

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01:36:27

Is Animal Fiber the Missing Link for Kidney Disease,...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2026/01/11

KEY INSIGHTS:What if the real missing piece in your dog’s diet isn’t more plant fiber (like pumpkin or sweet potato)… but the animal fiber (cartilage, ligaments, skin) their body was truly built to thrive on?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Conor Brady, a dedicated PhD researcher, writer, and founder of Dogs First and DCV Holistic, to uncover one of the most overlooked topics in pet nutrition: fiber.We dive into fascinating studies, from one showing that more plant fiber in the human diet can

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01:05:04

Ask Dr. Lily Chen: Your Questions Answered

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2026/01/04

Happy 2026! We're kicking off the new year with something special: your questions answered.In this episode, I answer the most thoughtful questions you sent in about everything from helping a 9-year-old Pomeranian with hair loss navigate Cushing's vs. Alopecia X, to understanding how your own stress directly impacts your pet's health, to breaking down PEMF therapy and infrared heat for pain relief.We also dive into why rotating your pet's food matters more than finding one

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00:47:00

Year in Review: Sit. Stay. Reflect: 3 Talks That...

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2025/12/28

What if the way you've been feeding your dog, talking about money at the vet, or processing grief has been making everything harder than it needs to be?In this vulnerable year-end reflection, I'm switching seats as my practice manager Dianne interviews me about the three conversations that didn't just change my veterinary practice: they changed me.From discovering the hidden truth about pet food labels with advocate Susan Thixton, to processing loss and burnout with Rodney Habib, to

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00:11:39

Holiday Healing: A Letter From Dr. Lily's Heart -...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2025/12/24

In this deeply personal minisode, Dr. Lily Chen opens her heart as we close out 2025.This isn't a typical episode with a guest expert or clinical protocols. This is Dr. Lily, sitting with you, reflecting on the year—the pets we've lost, the lessons they've taught us, and the reminder to be present in the moments we have.If you've lost a pet this year, if you're grieving, if you're feeling the weight of 2025, or if you simply need permission to slow down and be still—this

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00:44:04

Pet Parenting with Lisa & Scot: How to Advocate for...

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2025/12/21

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa and Scot—the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo behind Woof Creek Pet Wellness—for part two of our conversation, going beyond food and supplements into what really sustains healing: partnership with your vet, and caring for yourself while you care for your animal.We talk about how to ask better questions at the clinic (even if you’re nervous), what a collaborative vet relationship actually looks like, simple ways to stay grounded when your pet is struggling, and

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01:07:25

How One Couple Is Transforming Pet Wellness Through...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2025/12/14

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa and Scot, the powerhouse husband and wife duo behind Woof Creek Pet Wellness, to explore how clean, sustainable nutrition can support the health of our pets and the planet.Lisa and Scot share their heartfelt story of how their dog, Lily Lou, inspired a complete life pivot—from running an Ayurvedic restaurant to formulating chef-style superfood blends and eco-conscious supplements for pets. We talk about how to read pet food labels like a pro, why the difference

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00:41:22

The Spiritual Side of the Human–Animal Bond: How Pets...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2025/12/07

In this episode, I sit down with author and pet homeopath Jan Allegretti for part two of our conversation where we dive into the spiritual connection we share with our pets. Jan shares her heartfelt philosophy that every animal’s life is just as valuable as our own—and how unconditional love, the kind our pets model so effortlessly, is one of the most sacred forces we can experience.You’ll hear how pets can become our greatest spiritual teachers, why five minutes of stillness can transform your

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01:02:11

From Kibble to Kitchen: How to Feed Your Pet Like...

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog ·

2025/11/30

In this episode, I sit down with Jan Allegretti, a pioneer in holistic animal health and the author of The Fresh and Flexible Meal Plan—a book that’s rewriting the rules on pet nutrition.Jan’s approach is refreshingly simple: stop overcomplicating feeding and start applying the same common-sense principles you use for your own meals—fresh, whole foods, variety, and yes, sharing what you eat with your pets.We’re diving into why variety is the real insurance policy for nutrition and why it beats a

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