Reviewer
Justin Shmalberg, DVM, CVA, ACVN, ACVSMR
University of Florida integrative medicine service chief focused on nutrition, supplements, integrative medicine, oncology nutrition, rehabilitation, and acupuncture research.
Areas of focus
- integrative canine nutrition
- food therapy
- veterinary acupuncture
- canine sports medicine and rehabilitation
- supplement literacy
Elsewhere
Guides by Justin Shmalberg
- How to Use Cavaletti Poles for Dog Balance
- How Long Should a Senior Dog Walk on Pavement?
- How to Introduce Hill Walking to a Dog Gradually
- 7 Rules for Walking Dogs on Snow and Ice
- How to Warm Up Your Dog Gently Before a Walk
- How to Tell Post-Walk Tiredness From Soreness?
- What to Check Before Buying a UC-II Joint Chew for Dogs
- What Sports Science Says About Cool-Down Periods for Canine Athletes
- What Are Galactolipids and Why Are They in Joint Supplements
- The Science of Joint Loading at the Walk, Trot, and Gallop in Dogs
- The Science of Movement and Cartilage Nutrition in Dogs
- The Science of Muscle Fiber Types in Dogs
- The Science of Muscle Mass Changes With Age in Dogs
- The Science of Proprioception and Joint Position Sense in Dogs
- The Science of Tendon Adaptation to Training in Dogs
- 7 Swimming Safety Tips for Stiff Older Dogs
- How Thigh Muscle Strength Protects a Dog's Joints
- How Lean Body Weight Protects a Dog's Joints
- How Regular Low-Impact Movement Protects a Dog's Joints
- Do Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables Support Dog Joints? What the Evidence Says
- How Core Stability Protects a Dog's Joints
- The Science of Detraining and Fitness Loss in Dogs
- The Science of Front-to-Rear Weight Distribution in Dogs
- What Sports Science Says About Rest Days for Canine Athletes
- Dog Treadmill vs. Outdoor Walking: What Actually Protects the Joints
- Feeding an Underweight Dog to Gain Weight Safely
- Is Swimming Safe for Senior Dogs? What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Sharing Holiday Table Scraps Safely: A Vet Nutritionist's Checklist
- What to Feed a Dog With IBS: An Evidence-Based Feeding Framework
- At-Home Physical Therapy for Dogs: What It Is and When You Need a Rehab Vet
- How to Read the Manufacturer Details on a Dog Probiotic Label
- Which Dog Food Ingredients Carry Joint-Support Nutrients
- Why Dietary Glycine Matters for a Dog's Connective Tissue
- Why Dietary Protein Quality Matters for a Dog's Connective Tissue
- Why the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Matters for a Dog's Connective Tissue
- Why Vitamin C Matters for a Dog's Connective Tissue
- Why Vitamin E Matters for a Dog's Connective Tissue
- Why Zinc Matters for a Dog's Connective Tissue
- Core-Strengthening Exercises for Dogs: What Actually Builds a Stronger Trunk
- Dog Park vs. Structured Exercise: Which One Actually Protects Your Dog's Joints?
- Exercise Ideas for Toy and Small Breeds: A Joint-Smart Guide
- How Long Should a Dog's Walk Be?
- How Many Walks a Day Does a Dog Need?
- How to Build a Consistent Daily Walking Routine
- How to Build Up Exercise for a Rescue Dog With No Fitness History
- How to Build Up Exercise for a Six-Month-Old Large Breed
- How to Exercise a Three-Legged Dog
- Off-Leash Play vs On-Leash Walks: Which Actually Exercises Your Dog's Joints Better?
- Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Your Dog's Joints?
- When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog? The Pavement Test Vets Actually Use
- Why Is My Dog Stiff the Morning After Exercise?
- How to Adjust Your Dog's Walks as They Age
- Indoor Exercise for a Dog on Lead Rest Only
- Indoor Exercise for a Dog With a Sore Paw
- Low-Impact Exercise for a Dog That Cannot Use Stairs
- How Much Exercise a Dog Returning From Crate Rest Needs
- How Much to Feed a Dog While Nursing a Litter
- How to Transition a Dog to a Wet-Food Diet
- Feeding a Mostly Indoor Small Breed: What to Change
- How Much to Feed a Dog in Very Hot Weather
- How to Feed a Dog While Losing Weight
- How to Transition a Dog to a New Kibble Brand
- Should You Give a Dog's NAD+ Chew With Food or Without?
- Causes of Dog Constipation and Home Remedies That Actually Help
- Adding Pumpkin to Your Dog's Meals: How Much Actually Helps Digestion
- Why Changing Food Too Often Backfires
- Home-Cooking for Your Dog: What to Know
- When Can a Dog Exercise Again After Being Spayed or Neutered?
- How to Rebuild Muscle in a Senior Dog
- Best Low-Impact Activities for Overweight Dogs
- Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? What to Remove Before You Hand It Over
- Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Passive Range-of-Motion Exercises for Dogs: A Vet-Guided How-To
- Is Swimming Good Exercise for Dogs? What the Water Actually Does to a Joint
- How to Exercise a Dog With No Yard
- Fetch vs. Structured Walks: Which Actually Serves a Dog's Joints Better?
- Can Dogs Eat Ham? What the Sodium and Fat Actually Do
- Can Dogs Eat Eggs? A Nutritionist's Honest Read on Raw, Cooked, and How Much
- Can Dogs Eat Bread? What the Evidence Says About Risk and Nutrition
- Can Dogs Eat Bananas? A Nutritionist's Honest Take on the Evidence
- Can Dogs Eat Avocado Safely? What the Fat, the Pit, and the Persin Actually Mean
- Are Mushrooms Safe for Dogs? What Actually Determines the Risk
- Swimming vs Walking for an Arthritic Dog: What Actually Protects the Joint
- Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato? What the Evidence Actually Supports
- How to Change Food for a Senior Dog Without Wrecking Digestion