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
Articles by Justin Shmalberg
- 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?