Reviewer
Justin Shmalberg, DVM, CVA, ACVN, ACVSMR
Board-certified veterinary nutritionist and rehabilitation specialist; Chi University faculty, University of Florida Small Animal Hospital Integrative Medicine; Chi University faculty · Gainesville, Florida
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
52 guides by Justin
- A Weekly Exercise Plan Around a Busy Urban Area With No Park
- A Weekly Exercise Plan Around a Dog That Cannot Meet Other Dogs
- A Weekly Exercise Plan Around Shift Work for Stiff, Sore Dogs
- Best Exercises to Keep a Senior Dog Active
- How Much Exercise a Twelve-Week-Old Puppy Needs
- A Weekly Exercise Plan Around a Small Garden Only
- Cavaletti Pole Exercises for Dogs: Setup, Stride, and Progression
- How Much Exercise a Six-Month-Old Large Breed Needs
- How Much Exercise a Toy Breed in Winter Needs
- How to Build Up Exercise for a Twelve-Week-Old Puppy
- Indoor Exercise for a Very Anxious Dog That Protects Joints
- Is It Safe to Jog or Run With My Dog? A Vet's Joint-First Guide
- Low-Impact Exercise for a Dog Recovering From a Cruciate Injury
- A Weekly Exercise Plan Around Two Dogs With Different Fitness
- How Much Exercise an Adult Working Breed Needs
- Is It Safe to Walk a Dog After Eating? Bloat Risk, Timing, and What to Do
- Signs Your Dog Is in Pain After Exercise
- Sit-to-Stand Exercises to Strengthen a Dog's Hind Legs
- What to Do if a Dog Shivers in the Car Home After Exercise
- Garlic in Dog Supplements: Where the Safety Line Actually Sits
- How To Read The Expiration Date On A Dog Supplement Package
- Glucosamine HCl for Dogs: Benefits and Safety, Read Off the Label
- Exercise and Rehab Basics After IVDD or a Back Injury
- How Much Exercise Does a Puppy Need by Age?
- How to Exercise Multiple Dogs at Once (Without Wrecking a Joint)
- How to Gradually Increase a Dog's Exercise for Weight Loss
- How to Exercise a Dog in Cold Weather Without Wrecking Their Joints
- How to Keep a Senior Dog's Muscles From Wasting Away
- How to Modify Exercise When Your Dog's Arthritis Flares Up
- Indoor Exercise Ideas for Rainy or Bad-Weather Days
- Is an Underwater Treadmill Worth It for My Dog?
- Rebuilding a Dog's Stamina After an Illness or Long Rest
- Signs a Senior Dog Is Hurting During Walks
- Signs You Are Over-Exercising Your Dog
- The 5-Minute Rule for Puppy Exercise, Explained
- Uphill Walking to Build a Dog's Hind-End Strength
- Weekend Warrior Syndrome: Why Weekend-Only Exercise Hurts Dogs
- Dog Treadmill vs Walking Outside: Which One Actually Builds Mobility?
- Glucosamine vs. MSM for Dog Joint Pain: What Each One Actually Does
- Swimming vs Walking for an Arthritic Dog: Which One Actually Helps
- At-Home Physical Therapy for Dogs: What It Is and When You Need a Rehab Vet
- Balance and Proprioception Exercises for Dogs: What Actually Builds Stability
- Core-Strengthening Exercises for Dogs: A Vet Nutritionist's Practical Guide
- How Long Should a Dog Walk Be? A Vet's Age-by-Age Breakdown
- How Many Walks a Day Does a Dog Need?
- Can a Dog With a Heart Murmur Exercise? A Vet's Decision Checklist
- Is Swimming Good Exercise for Dogs? A Vet's Mechanism-First Look
- Is Tug-of-War Good or Bad Exercise for Dogs? A Sports-Medicine Read
- Passive Range-of-Motion Exercises for Dogs: A Vet-Guided Walkthrough
- When Can a Dog Run Again After Being Spayed or Neutered?
- When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog? A Practical Pavement Test
- Why Does My Dog Stop and Refuse to Walk?