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
Elsewhere
69 guides by Justin
- Is Stair Climbing Bad for Dogs? What Vets Say
- 4 Stages of Disc Herniation in Dogs Explained
- 7 Morning Walk Rules for Stiff Senior Dogs
- How to Carry a Dog That Can't Walk Safely
- 5 Best Walking Surfaces for Dogs With Stiff Joints
- Low-Impact Exercise for a Dog in a Small Flat
- Low-Impact Exercise for a Dog on Lead Rest Only
- Recovery Days and Rest Schedules for Performance Dog Joints
- What to Do if a Dog Refuses the Second Walk After Exercise
- Why My Senior Dog Won't Go for Walks Anymore
- How to Tell How Fit Your Dog Is
- Indoor Exercise for a Dog That Cannot Use Stairs
- Indoor Exercise for Overweight Dogs That Protects Joints While Burning Calories
- 5 Safer Options Instead of Neosporin on Dogs
- 5 Reasons Bernese Mountain Dogs Are So Expensive
- 7 Reasons Your Dog Limps After Playing Fetch
- What to Do if Your Dog Is Sore After a New Exercise
- What to Do if a Dog Shivers in the Car Home After Exercise
- 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
- Signs Your Dog Is in Pain After Exercise
- Sit-to-Stand Exercises to Strengthen a Dog's Hind Legs
- Indoor Exercise for a Very Anxious Dog That Protects Joints
- Is It Safe to Walk a Dog After Eating? Bloat Risk, Timing, and What to Do
- How To Read The Expiration Date On A Dog Supplement Package
- At-Home Physical Therapy for Dogs: What It Is and When You Need a Rehab Vet
- 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 a Small Garden Only
- A Weekly Exercise Plan Around Shift Work for Stiff, Sore Dogs
- A Weekly Exercise Plan Around Two Dogs With Different Fitness
- Best Exercises to Keep a Senior Dog Active
- Cavaletti Pole Exercises for Dogs: Setup, Stride, and Progression
- Garlic in Dog Supplements: Where the Safety Line Actually Sits
- How Much Exercise a Six-Month-Old Large Breed Needs
- How Much Exercise a Toy Breed in Winter Needs
- How Much Exercise a Twelve-Week-Old Puppy Needs
- How Much Exercise an Adult Working Breed Needs
- How to Build Up Exercise for a Twelve-Week-Old Puppy
- Glucosamine HCl for Dogs: Benefits and Safety, Read Off the Label
- Weekend Warrior Syndrome: Why Weekend-Only Exercise Hurts Dogs
- Uphill Walking to Build a Dog's Hind-End Strength
- The 5-Minute Rule for Puppy Exercise, Explained
- Signs You Are Over-Exercising Your Dog
- Signs a Senior Dog Is Hurting During Walks
- Rebuilding a Dog's Stamina After an Illness or Long Rest
- Is an Underwater Treadmill Worth It for My Dog?
- Indoor Exercise Ideas for Rainy or Bad-Weather Days
- How to Modify Exercise When Your Dog's Arthritis Flares Up
- How to Keep a Senior Dog's Muscles From Wasting Away
- How to Exercise a Dog in Cold Weather Without Wrecking Their Joints
- How to Gradually Increase a Dog's Exercise for Weight Loss
- How to Exercise Multiple Dogs at Once (Without Wrecking a Joint)
- How Much Exercise Does a Puppy Need by Age?
- Exercise and Rehab Basics After IVDD or a Back Injury
- Why Does My Dog Stop and Refuse to Walk?
- When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog? A Practical Pavement Test
- When Can a Dog Run Again After Being Spayed or Neutered?
- Swimming vs Walking for an Arthritic Dog: Which One Actually Helps
- Passive Range-of-Motion Exercises for Dogs: A Vet-Guided Walkthrough
- Is Tug-of-War Good or Bad Exercise for Dogs? A Sports-Medicine Read
- Is Swimming Good Exercise for Dogs? A Vet's Mechanism-First Look
- Can a Dog With a Heart Murmur Exercise? A Vet's Decision Checklist
- How Many Walks a Day Does a Dog Need?
- How Long Should a Dog Walk Be? A Vet's Age-by-Age Breakdown
- Glucosamine vs. MSM for Dog Joint Pain: What Each One Actually Does
- Dog Treadmill vs Walking Outside: Which One Actually Builds Mobility?
- Core-Strengthening Exercises for Dogs: A Vet Nutritionist's Practical Guide
- Balance and Proprioception Exercises for Dogs: What Actually Builds Stability