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My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog

My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog

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 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. ✨ Follow IG: @dr.lilychen | @integrativepet | @the.unicorn.vet 📧 mydog@integrativepet.comDr. Lily Chen
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  • Veterinarian Exposes Pet Treat Industry: What Companies Don't Want You To Know - Insights from Dr. Lindsey Wendt

    Veterinarian Exposes Pet Treat Industry: What Companies Don't Want You To Know - Insights from Dr. Lindsey Wendt
    Feb 22 2026
    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 their body, and you'd never know.In this episode, Dr. Lily sits down with Dr. Lindsey Wendt — a longtime friend, integrative veterinarian, co-founder of Botanical Bones, and one of the most fearless advocates for transparency in the pet industry.Dr. Lindsey has worked behind the scenes with some of the biggest pet food and supplement brands in the world — and what she's seen has shocked her. She's the kind of veterinarian who will call out a company publicly when they're cutting corners, who spends hours researching a single ingredient, and who asks the hard questions most of us don't even know to ask.This isn't a feel-good conversation. It's a wake-up call. Because the treats you're giving your dog every single day — they matter. And it's time we all started asking better questions.Key Insights✨ Less than 10% of pet treat companies run shelf stability trials — meaning most best-by dates are essentially guesses, and your dog could be eating rancid, oxidized oils without you ever knowing.✨ Marketing terms like "natural," "holistic," "humanely raised," and "premium" mean nothing unless a company can back them up with actual proof. Ask for certifications, testing data, and sourcing documentation.✨ The questions that matter most when buying any pet product: Do you run shelf stability trials? Do you test for glyphosate, mycotoxins, and heavy metals? Will you share your AAFCO nutrient analysis? Who formulated this product?✨ Most veterinarians don't know what questions to ask pet food and supplement companies — because they've never been behind the scenes. Dr. Lindsey's insider experience changed everything she recommends.✨ Treats are medicine. Every treat you give your dog is either supporting their health or undermining it. There is no neutral.✨ Brands doing it right — Evermore, Green Juju, Adored Beast Apothecary, Pet Wellbeing, and Fara Pets — are spending as much on quality and testing as they do on marketing. They deserve our support and our dollars.✨ Botanical Bones was the first company in the pet industry to test finished products for glyphosate — a silent driver of major diseases that most brands completely ignore.✨ Scaling a mission-driven business doesn't have to mean compromising quality — but it requires having the right people at the table who are stewards of the original mission.Resources & LinksConnect with Dr. Lindsey Wendt:Website: www.crystallotusvet.comInstagram: @drlindseywendtBotanical Bones:Website: www.botanicalbones.comInstagram: @botanicalbonescoDiscount Code: DRLILY15 for 15% offDirect Discount Link: https://botanicalbones.com/discount/DRLILY15FOLLOW:Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet Sign up to our newsletter to get more holistic pet care tips 🐶🐈‍⬛
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    43 Min.
  • Dogs Save Lives: Depression, Grief & The Human-Animal Bond That Keeps Us Alive w/ Dr. David Haworth

    Dogs Save Lives: Depression, Grief & The Human-Animal Bond That Keeps Us Alive w/ Dr. David Haworth
    Feb 15 2026

    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 the end of life with grace.


    If you've ever felt like your pet understands you in ways humans don't, if you've grieved an animal so deeply it surprised you, or if you've wondered if you're doing enough for them—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.


    KEY INSIGHTS:

    ✨ What enrichment actually looks like: mind stimulation, body stimulation, and emotion stimulation tailored to your individual dog.


    ✨ Why opening a window brings an entire universe of stimulation to dogs—they experience the world through their noses.


    ✨ The concept of "sniffy walks" where dogs read the newspaper on every vertical surface versus exercise walks for training.


    ✨ Why laser pointers can trigger obsessive compulsive prey drive in cats—not fun, but frantic and stressful.


    ✨ How the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study revealed that cancer is overrepresented in dogs, but not as much as we thought when you factor in age and life expectancy.


    ✨ Why the future of longevity and cancer treatment lies in microbiome medicine, and how AI can help us understand the complexity of gut health.


    ✨ How dogs with anxiety often have microbiome imbalances, and why the gut-brain connection affects behavior, hormones, and food preferences.


    ✨ Why quality of life matters more than length of life, and how pets teach us to "square the curve"—living well until the very end.

    ✨ How our pets often tell us when it's time to let go, and why honoring that is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.


    ✨ Why guilt and anxiety are part of loving deeply, and how these feelings mean you're doing it right.


    ✨ How calmer, more confident pet parents often have calmer, more confident dogs—they pick up on our energy.


    FOLLOW:

    Dr. David Haworth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-haworth/


    Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

    Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet


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    44 Min.
  • Modern Pet Parenting: Technology, Enrichment & The Reality of Dog Ownership w/ Dr. David Haworth

    Modern Pet Parenting: Technology, Enrichment & The Reality of Dog Ownership w/ Dr. David Haworth
    Feb 8 2026

    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 problems, or are we just trying to make ourselves feel better about asking dogs to adapt to a world that wasn't built for them?


    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Haworth, a veterinarian with a PhD who has worked at every level of the animal health industry—from Pfizer to PetSmart Charities to Morris Animal Foundation. He's currently on the Board of Dog TV, a network scientifically designed to reduce stress for pets home alone.


    And before you roll your eyes at "TV for dogs," stay with us—because what we're really exploring isn't about screens or gadgets. It's about the ethics of modern pet ownership, what enrichment actually means, and whether we're being honest with ourselves about what dogs truly need.


    If you've ever felt guilty leaving your dog home, questioned whether you're doing "enough," or wondered if technology is helping or just distracting from bigger problems, this episode is for you.


    KEY INSIGHTS:


    ✨ Why "safer" isn't always healthier for dogs, and how risk, learning, and engagement are essential for their wellbeing.


    ✨ What Dog TV actually is: scientifically designed content to calm, engage, or provide habituation therapy (not just random videos).


    ✨ How modern TVs (60 frames per second) finally allow dogs to see screen content, unlike older TVs that just flickered.


    ✨ Why bad behavior is the fastest way to erode the human-animal bond, and how environmental enrichment prevents it.


    ✨ Why we need to stop prescribing "just walk your dog 2 miles a day" when real life doesn't always allow for it.


    ✨ The hard truth: most people put less thought into getting a dog than buying a car they'll replace in 2-3 years.


    ✨ How dogs mirror the parts of our personality we need to see—especially the negative ones we'd rather ignore.


    ✨ The powerful statistic: After a spouse dies, having a dog doubles your survival rate in the first year because it forces you to maintain routine.


    ✨ Why the human-dog bond is fundamentally different from other animal bonds, and why we need better language to describe it.


    RESOURCES:
    Dog TV: dogtv.com
    Embark Genomics: Breed identification and genetic health testing
    Dr. David Haworth's longevity-focused pet podcast launching in 2026


    FOLLOW:
    Dr. David Haworth on LinkedIn: LinkedIn


    Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com
    Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet
    Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet


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    46 Min.
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