Not Just About Dogs with Dr. Peter Dobias
Every dog lover's resource for keeping yourself & your best friend happy, healthy, and long living - naturally. Listen in to Dr. Peter Dobias weekly to find out how both you and your furry friend can live a long, happy life together. You'll hear personal stories, holistic health & wellness tips, and other advice from Dr. Dobias himself! Take some time to listen because you care a little more.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 66
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 25: 10 most common mistakes dog lovers make when raising puppies
Are you, or someone you know, thinking about adopting a new puppy?
In this podcast, Dr. Dobias discusses 10 key points to consider when getting a new puppy, from how much food a dog needs, to what di…
Episode 24: 5 Things and Just a Little Bit of Smoking
Do you know about the 80/20 rule, and how 20% of your choices can make 80% of a difference? This rule can be applied to many things in life, including your dog's health and your own health. Listen to…
Episode 23: Natural Health, Supplements and Internet Trolls
Who is Mrs. Kratka, and what does she have to do with Internet trolls?
In this episode, Dr. Dobias discusses what he really thinks about those who troll online, and also tells a heart-warming story o…
Episode 22: A story of a lost friend and How to find your place of truth
Can you imagine living in a world where friends become enemies, and opportunities and freedoms are taken away just because of a difference of opinions?
Listen as Dr. Dobias discusses his perspective …
Episode 21: One drug you should protect your dog from and how to stand your ground when it is prescribed
In this episode, Dr. Dobias explains how to protect your dog from the harmful side effects of steroids, and what to do when you veterinarian or doctor suggests them for you or your dog.
This episode a…
Episode 20: How to lengthen your dog’s life and live with no regrets - an Interview with Dr. Karen Becker
This time, Dr. Dobias sat down with his dear colleague, friend, and ally, Dr. Karen Becker, DVM.
Listen as they discuss how Dr. Becker became drawn to the natural world and veterinary medicine; how 90…
Episode 19: Interview with Jill Robinson, CEO of Animals Asia
Get ready to hear about true kindness in action!
In this episode, Dr. Dobias sits down with Jill Robinson, CEO of Animals Asia, an organization dedicated to ending bear bile farming, the trade of dogs…
Episode 18: Natural treatment for skin yeast infections (Malassezia) in dogs
Are you spending sleepless nights with your itchy, scratchy, and smelly dog?
In this episode, Dr. Dobias discusses how to diagnose skin yeast infections in dogs (Malassezia), as well as symptoms, cau…
Episode 17: Interview with an Australian holistic vet - Dr. Edward Bassingthwaite
I always love chatting with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Edward Bassingthwaite. We have so much in common not only in our perspectives about holistic veterinary care, but in life too.
In this po…
Episode 16: Why dog collars cause disease and shorten dogs' lives
Some people believe that the brain and head are the centre of the body, but that’s not exactly true.
In this episode, Dr. Dobias discusses the mysterious link between our dogs’ necks and their intern…
Episode 15: Giardia in Dogs - Natural Treatment and Prevention
Are you worried your dog will get Giardia? In this episode, Dr. Dobias gives insight into the western treatment and approach to Giardia, as well as the holistic and natural approach to treating this …
Episode 14: Interview with Cat de Rham - on life, yoga and happiness
Here is an interview with one of the most influential people in my life, my friend Cat de Rham.
I owe my health and wellbeing to her, and hope that she will inspire you to make the best out of your l…
Episode 13: 13 essential minerals that will make a big difference to your dog’s health
Do you love your dog more than your house, car or bicycle? Of course you do!
We all know the work that goes into maintaining these things, and your dog’s body is no different.
In this fun and informa…
Episode 12: How exercise, activities and injuries can affect your dog’s lifespan
If you have a dog, you’ll know that playing, fetching, swimming and walks are the highlights of their day. But did you know that some forms of exercise can cause injuries, shorten your dog’s lifespa…
Episode 11: Nutrition for puppies and adult dogs: Balancing the correct ratio of calcium and phosphorus in your dogs’ food
Has your doctor ever suggested that you eat a diet made up only of processed foods? Of course not!
For some reason, humans are capable of feeding their families a wholesome diet, but when it comes to…
Episode 10: Puppy Podcast Series Part 3 - Behaviour, exercise and training
Puppies, puppies, puppies!
Whether you’re a puppy parent or a people parent, we know that raising a little one can be hard, and it’s inevitable that mistakes will be made.
In Dr. Dobias’ third and fi…
Episode 9: Puppy Series Part 2 - 15 dangerous myths that may make puppies sick
It may surprise you, but 25 years ago, Dr. Peter Dobias was once a top-selling processed food veterinarian in his province of British Columbia. So, why did this once award-winning “kibble seller” dit…
Episode 8: 3 harmful myths about raising puppies: PART 1 - Socialization and Vaccines
In this first episode of a three-part series on raising healthy puppies, Dr. Dobias uncovers the first common, yet harmful, myth about how to rear a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted puppy.
Many well…
Episode 7: Your dog may be your mirror. And what are dogs 2.0?
Do you think you and your dog are alike? What do you most enjoy about your dog? Does your dog ever make you feel embarrassed, frustrated, or angry because they’ve been acting naughty? I cover these q…
Episode 6: Knowing the pinched hose principle may save your dog’s life
Nature is the perfect architect. Every bone, blood vessel, nerve, muscle, and organ is placed in an intricate and deliberate design. But what happens when something in the design becomes out of place…