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
23 guides by Justin
- Is It Safe to Give Probiotics to a Dog With a Compromised Immune System?
- Is It Okay to Rotate Dog Food Proteins? A Vet Nutritionist's Take
- How to Slow Down a Dog That Eats Too Fast
- Best Toys for Apartment Dogs with Limited Space
- Easy DIY Dog Toys You Can Make at Home
- Is It Normal for a Dog to Fixate on One Toy?
- Is Rawhide a Toy or a Choking Risk?
- Why Does My Dog Bury or Hide Toys?
- Best Toys for Small-Breed and Toy Dogs
- Can You Wash Dog Toys in the Washing Machine? A Vet's Honest Fork-in-the-Road
- Enrichment Toys for Mental Stimulation: What Actually Helps a Bored Dog
- Best Fetch Toys for Dogs: How to Choose Balls, Bumpers, and Launchers
- Treat-Dispensing Toys for Mealtime Enrichment: A Vet's Field Guide
- Dog Treadmill vs. Outdoor Walking: What Actually Matters for Your Dog's Joints
- Teething Toys That Soothe a Puppy's Sore Gums
- When Do Puppies Stop Teething and Need Different Toys?
- Can Dogs Eat Avocado? What's Actually Safe (and What Isn't)
- Can Dogs Eat Bananas? A Vet Nutritionist's Honest Answer
- Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? What They Actually Add to the Bowl, and When to Skip Them
- Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? What the Flesh Gives Your Dog, and What to Cut Away First
- Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato? What It Adds to the Bowl, and How Much Is Safe
- Exercise Ideas for Toy and Small Breeds: A Vet's Life-Stage Guide
- How to Change Food for a Senior Dog: A Vet's Step-by-Step Guide