A.N.M.E Podcast Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:31:46 +1100 https://podcast.anme.com.au en-gb © 2026 Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum©2026 yes 035dd014-326d-5e8e-b1a8-c16c3419653e admin@anme.com.au admin@anme.com.au Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum episodic false The Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum (ANME) is where the true biological form of each animal's health is at the forefront of our discussions to support them throughout every stage of their life. 
The college specialises in short and professional courses in clinical naturopathic studies for animals within the subjects of biology, nutrition, herbal medicine, myotherapies, anatomy and physiology.
Our passion and driving force has always been to help humans to help animals, if you share this passion too, we are here to help you to achieve your goals. 

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Animals, Companion Pets, Health, Wellbeing, Nutrition, Myotherapies, Herbal, Naturopathic Medicine, Dog, Cat, Horse, Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum admin@anme.com.au https://storage.buzzsprout.com/o09qiv2cuxwt00x1vh0iew8t7yfe?.jpg A.N.M.E Podcast https://podcast.anme.com.au Ashlie Williamson Leslie Williamson How To Spot Reliable Pet Nutrition Information Online How To Spot Reliable Pet Nutrition Information Online The internet can make you feel informed and completely lost at the same time, especially when you are trying to make the right call for your dog, cat, or horse. Host Ashlie tackles a listener question we hear everywhere: 

"How do pet owners sort fact from fiction online, when anyone can publish advice and AI can generate neat summaries that sound authoritative?".

Ashlie breaks down why pet nutrition is a hotspot for misinformation, from homemade and vegan diet claims to supplement adverts and “prevent or cure” promises that are easy to say, and hard to prove. Ashlie shares a practical, science-minded checklist for all pet owners to follow.

To help you dig deeper, we would like to point you towards trusted resources like the National Research Council guides and regulatory bodies that track safety and recalls, such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

If you care about evidence-based pet health, subscribe, share this with a fellow pet owner, so more people learn how to fact check before they feed.

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]]> The internet can make you feel informed and completely lost at the same time, especially when you are trying to make the right call for your dog, cat, or horse. Host Ashlie tackles a listener question we hear everywhere: 

"How do pet owners sort fact from fiction online, when anyone can publish advice and AI can generate neat summaries that sound authoritative?".

Ashlie breaks down why pet nutrition is a hotspot for misinformation, from homemade and vegan diet claims to supplement adverts and “prevent or cure” promises that are easy to say, and hard to prove. Ashlie shares a practical, science-minded checklist for all pet owners to follow.

To help you dig deeper, we would like to point you towards trusted resources like the National Research Council guides and regulatory bodies that track safety and recalls, such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

If you care about evidence-based pet health, subscribe, share this with a fellow pet owner, so more people learn how to fact check before they feed.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19952635 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +1100 993 dogs, cats, pets, health, nutrition, diet, animal medicine, naturopathic medicine, science, 1 21 full false Why Equine Nutrition Should Start With Pasture Why Equine Nutrition Should Start With Pasture If you’ve ever wondered why a horse can look “well fed” yet still seem off, the answer often starts in the pasture. Host Leslie takes it back to basics with a clear introduction to pasture for horses, explaining why grazing is not just a lifestyle choice but a biological requirement that supports digestion, immunity, and overall equine wellbeing.

As a hindgut fermenter, pasture plays an important role in the gastro-intestinal tract microbiome. Plant material is wrapped in cellulose, and horses depend on their beneficial bacteria in the caecum and large intestine to unlock this energy on a daily basis. When fibre-rich forage is limited and meals become more concentrated, the gut environment can shift in unhelpful ways, raising the risk of digestive stress and metabolic issues such as acidosis. Fresh pasture, steady trickle-feeding, and natural movement work together to support peristalsis and a healthier microbiome.

If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a horse owner who’s rethinking feed, and leave a review so more people can find practical, biology-led horse nutrition. 

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]]> If you’ve ever wondered why a horse can look “well fed” yet still seem off, the answer often starts in the pasture. Host Leslie takes it back to basics with a clear introduction to pasture for horses, explaining why grazing is not just a lifestyle choice but a biological requirement that supports digestion, immunity, and overall equine wellbeing.

As a hindgut fermenter, pasture plays an important role in the gastro-intestinal tract microbiome. Plant material is wrapped in cellulose, and horses depend on their beneficial bacteria in the caecum and large intestine to unlock this energy on a daily basis. When fibre-rich forage is limited and meals become more concentrated, the gut environment can shift in unhelpful ways, raising the risk of digestive stress and metabolic issues such as acidosis. Fresh pasture, steady trickle-feeding, and natural movement work together to support peristalsis and a healthier microbiome.

If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a horse owner who’s rethinking feed, and leave a review so more people can find practical, biology-led horse nutrition. 

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19764425 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +1100 602 horses, animals, nutrition, health, equine 1 20 full false Your Dog Is Not A Tiny Horse, So Don't Make Them Stand Too Long Your Dog Is Not A Tiny Horse, So Don't Make Them Stand Too Long Your dog standing patiently beside you can look like perfect manners, but biologically it can be a slow grind of muscle effort. Host Leslie unpacks a simple idea with big welfare implications: dogs do not have a stay apparatus, so “just standing there” is not a neutral behaviour. When we ask for long waits at markets, during stop-start strolls, while we chat to friends, we may be stacking up fatigue and strain in our dogs without realising it.

Leslie uses a clear equine comparison to make the point stick. Horses and many other herbivore-prey animals evolved a specialised, largely passive system of ligaments and tendons that lets them stand for hours on end with minimal effort, even allowing the animal to sleep standing upright while remaining ready to flee in an instant. 

Dogs, as predator mammals, never needed that evolutionary adaptation. They are designed to “drop and flop”, lie down safely, relax, and conserve energy, and their muscles and joints do not benefit from extended static loading. This means we, as dog owners need to be smarter about rest, comfort, and joint-friendly routines for our dogs.

If you want practical dog handling advice rooted in canine anatomy, biomechanics, and common sense, press play and then try it on your very next outing. Subscribe for more canine, feline, and equine health insights, and share this with a dog-owning friend.

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]]> Your dog standing patiently beside you can look like perfect manners, but biologically it can be a slow grind of muscle effort. Host Leslie unpacks a simple idea with big welfare implications: dogs do not have a stay apparatus, so “just standing there” is not a neutral behaviour. When we ask for long waits at markets, during stop-start strolls, while we chat to friends, we may be stacking up fatigue and strain in our dogs without realising it.

Leslie uses a clear equine comparison to make the point stick. Horses and many other herbivore-prey animals evolved a specialised, largely passive system of ligaments and tendons that lets them stand for hours on end with minimal effort, even allowing the animal to sleep standing upright while remaining ready to flee in an instant. 

Dogs, as predator mammals, never needed that evolutionary adaptation. They are designed to “drop and flop”, lie down safely, relax, and conserve energy, and their muscles and joints do not benefit from extended static loading. This means we, as dog owners need to be smarter about rest, comfort, and joint-friendly routines for our dogs.

If you want practical dog handling advice rooted in canine anatomy, biomechanics, and common sense, press play and then try it on your very next outing. Subscribe for more canine, feline, and equine health insights, and share this with a dog-owning friend.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19873152 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +1000 483 dogs, canine, pets, health, training, exercise, animals, 1 19 full false Most Modern Horse Breeds Are Linked To These Five Types Most Modern Horse Breeds Are Linked To These Five Types Five horse types sit behind an astonishing number of modern breeds and once you understand them, you start seeing horses differently. Come along for the ride as host Leslie walks through the big picture categories that shape equine size, movement, temperament and purpose: draught horses, light horses, warmbloods, gaited horses, ponies and equine hybrids, each bred over time has been shaped to meet very specific human needs. 

If you enjoy practical equine education grounded in biology, subscribe, share the episode with a horse friend.

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]]> Five horse types sit behind an astonishing number of modern breeds and once you understand them, you start seeing horses differently. Come along for the ride as host Leslie walks through the big picture categories that shape equine size, movement, temperament and purpose: draught horses, light horses, warmbloods, gaited horses, ponies and equine hybrids, each bred over time has been shaped to meet very specific human needs. 

If you enjoy practical equine education grounded in biology, subscribe, share the episode with a horse friend.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19602371 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +1000 750 horses, animals, nutrition, health, equine 1 18 full false The Doctrine Of Herbal Signatures Used By Ancient Herbalists The Doctrine Of Herbal Signatures Used By Ancient Herbalists A plant can look like a clue, and for thousands of years that was enough to start a line of medical thinking. Host Ashlie holds a spotlight over the doctrine of signatures, the old herbal idea that shape, colour, texture, scent and even where a plant grows can hint at what it supports in the body. It’s a window into the way people made sense of health long before modern pharmacology.

Ashlie explains why these associations worked so well as a learning tool when knowledge travelled by story and community, and how that same memory framework can help modern herbalists to remember key points of botanical traits. Ashlie covers the main signature categories: habitat, shape, colour, texture, aroma, taste and even sound. Lavender becomes a standout bridge between intuition and evidence, from traditional nervous system affinity to the science of scent molecules acting through the limbic system. If you want a grounded and ancient way to observe plants with more care, more context and better recall, press play, and share the episode.

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]]> A plant can look like a clue, and for thousands of years that was enough to start a line of medical thinking. Host Ashlie holds a spotlight over the doctrine of signatures, the old herbal idea that shape, colour, texture, scent and even where a plant grows can hint at what it supports in the body. It’s a window into the way people made sense of health long before modern pharmacology.

Ashlie explains why these associations worked so well as a learning tool when knowledge travelled by story and community, and how that same memory framework can help modern herbalists to remember key points of botanical traits. Ashlie covers the main signature categories: habitat, shape, colour, texture, aroma, taste and even sound. Lavender becomes a standout bridge between intuition and evidence, from traditional nervous system affinity to the science of scent molecules acting through the limbic system. If you want a grounded and ancient way to observe plants with more care, more context and better recall, press play, and share the episode.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19800565 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +1000 1410 animals, pets, naturopathy, health, herbs, herbal medicine, 1 17 full false What If Modern Dog Food Creates Modern Disease? What If Modern Dog Food Creates Modern Disease? Your dog’s dinner might be doing far more than filling a belly. Host Leslie discusses why modern commercial dog food can look “complete” on the label, yet still fall short biologically, especially once you factor in shelf life, heavy processing, synthetic nutrients, and low-value ingredients. If you’ve ever wondered why a dog can seem fine for years and then develop allergies, skin disease, dental problems, arthritis, diabetes, or other chronic issues, Leslie connects the dots back to long-term nutrition and what happens when the body runs on quiet deficiencies.

Dogs did not develop on uniform, ultra-processed meals; they evolved as scavenging meso-carnivores eating variety, including prey, and decaying plant matter, and environmental inputs that support natural digestion. That matters because the breakdown of real food in the gut is tied to enzyme activity, healthy gut flora, and the ability to absorb vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. When food processing destroys enzymes and microbial content, the digestive system can change with it, and “added vitamins or omega's” do not always equal “usable nutrition”.

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]]> Your dog’s dinner might be doing far more than filling a belly. Host Leslie discusses why modern commercial dog food can look “complete” on the label, yet still fall short biologically, especially once you factor in shelf life, heavy processing, synthetic nutrients, and low-value ingredients. If you’ve ever wondered why a dog can seem fine for years and then develop allergies, skin disease, dental problems, arthritis, diabetes, or other chronic issues, Leslie connects the dots back to long-term nutrition and what happens when the body runs on quiet deficiencies.

Dogs did not develop on uniform, ultra-processed meals; they evolved as scavenging meso-carnivores eating variety, including prey, and decaying plant matter, and environmental inputs that support natural digestion. That matters because the breakdown of real food in the gut is tied to enzyme activity, healthy gut flora, and the ability to absorb vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. When food processing destroys enzymes and microbial content, the digestive system can change with it, and “added vitamins or omega's” do not always equal “usable nutrition”.

If this sparked questions about what you’re feeding and why, subscribe, share the episode with a fellow dog owner.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19776804 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +1000 608 dogs, cats, pets, health, nutrition, diet, animals, 1 16 full false Your Horse’s Gut Still Lives On Ancient Grasslands Your Horse’s Gut Still Lives On Ancient Grasslands Your horse’s feeding instincts are not a quirky habit; they are a blueprint written by millions of years grazing on tough grasslands. Host Leslie digs into the biological story of equine species-specific feeding, starting with the horse as a trickle-feeding grazer designed to eat fibrous grasses for most of the day, while on the move. That history explains why the horse’s long digestive tract and hindgut fermentation system still relies on steady fibre and a healthy microbial community to turn forage into energy. 

Leslie discusses the evolutionary trail of the horse from forest browsing to open-plain grazing, using fossil tooth wear to show how abrasive grasses reshaped ancient equid survival. The shift from C3 grasses to silica-rich C4 grasses matters because it accelerated tooth wear and rewarded horses with longer teeth, leaving us with modern equids built to graze. 

Thrifty genes and metabolic efficiency helped horses survive low nitrogen habitats, but modern nitrogen-rich pasture and concentrate-heavy diets can push the hindgut in the wrong direction. If you want practical insight grounded in equine biology and horse digestion, press play, then subscribe, share with a horse-owning friend.

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]]> Your horse’s feeding instincts are not a quirky habit; they are a blueprint written by millions of years grazing on tough grasslands. Host Leslie digs into the biological story of equine species-specific feeding, starting with the horse as a trickle-feeding grazer designed to eat fibrous grasses for most of the day, while on the move. That history explains why the horse’s long digestive tract and hindgut fermentation system still relies on steady fibre and a healthy microbial community to turn forage into energy. 

Leslie discusses the evolutionary trail of the horse from forest browsing to open-plain grazing, using fossil tooth wear to show how abrasive grasses reshaped ancient equid survival. The shift from C3 grasses to silica-rich C4 grasses matters because it accelerated tooth wear and rewarded horses with longer teeth, leaving us with modern equids built to graze. 

Thrifty genes and metabolic efficiency helped horses survive low nitrogen habitats, but modern nitrogen-rich pasture and concentrate-heavy diets can push the hindgut in the wrong direction. If you want practical insight grounded in equine biology and horse digestion, press play, then subscribe, share with a horse-owning friend.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19764654 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +1000 653 horses, animals, nutrition, health, equine 1 15 full false Essential Fatty Acids For Carnivores Essential Fatty Acids For Carnivores Essential fatty acids get sold as a cure-all for pet allergies, itchy skin, arthritis, and even heart health, but the real story is more practical and more specific. Host Leslie takes a clear-eyed look at omega-3 and omega-6 for dogs and cats, why carnivores need help getting the right fats, and how the “right product” can still fail if the foundation diet is working against you.

Most commercial diets, even expensive ones, skew heavily towards omega-6 thanks to grain and legume ingredients. Adding fish oil can be supportive, but it cannot fully undo a poor, high-carbohydrate diet that strains a carnivore’s digestion.
Omega-3 fats are light and heat sensitive, prone to oxidation, and can go rancid, especially after processing or long shelf storage. Leslie shares what we should look for when buying omega supplements, why pet owners may wish to avoid linoleic acid heavy blends, why alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) matters, and why cold-pressed oils and refrigeration are non-negotiable. 

If you want a calmer skin barrier, a shinier coat, and a nutrition plan that fits a biological carnivore, this gives you a grounded way to choose. Subscribe, share with a fellow pet owner, and leave a review if you learnt something new about EFA's.

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]]> Essential fatty acids get sold as a cure-all for pet allergies, itchy skin, arthritis, and even heart health, but the real story is more practical and more specific. Host Leslie takes a clear-eyed look at omega-3 and omega-6 for dogs and cats, why carnivores need help getting the right fats, and how the “right product” can still fail if the foundation diet is working against you.

Most commercial diets, even expensive ones, skew heavily towards omega-6 thanks to grain and legume ingredients. Adding fish oil can be supportive, but it cannot fully undo a poor, high-carbohydrate diet that strains a carnivore’s digestion.
Omega-3 fats are light and heat sensitive, prone to oxidation, and can go rancid, especially after processing or long shelf storage. Leslie shares what we should look for when buying omega supplements, why pet owners may wish to avoid linoleic acid heavy blends, why alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) matters, and why cold-pressed oils and refrigeration are non-negotiable. 

If you want a calmer skin barrier, a shinier coat, and a nutrition plan that fits a biological carnivore, this gives you a grounded way to choose. Subscribe, share with a fellow pet owner, and leave a review if you learnt something new about EFA's.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19746065 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +1000 563 dogs, cats, pets, health, nutrition, diet, animals, 1 14 full false To Supplement, or Not to Supplement, THAT is the Question? To Supplement, or Not to Supplement, THAT is the Question? The horse supplement industry is loud, confident, and packed with promises but your horse’s body still runs on biology, not branding. We dig into the most important question owners and riders keep circling back to: do horses actually need supplements, or are we paying for hype because it feels reassuring?

Host Leslie talks through why many supplements are unnecessary when the diet is genuinely balanced, and why so many products reach the market without strong horse-specific evidence for safety or effectiveness. 

If you want a clearer, calmer framework for deciding if equine supplementation is needed, press play and then share this with a fellow owner who is drowning in product claims.

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]]> The horse supplement industry is loud, confident, and packed with promises but your horse’s body still runs on biology, not branding. We dig into the most important question owners and riders keep circling back to: do horses actually need supplements, or are we paying for hype because it feels reassuring?

Host Leslie talks through why many supplements are unnecessary when the diet is genuinely balanced, and why so many products reach the market without strong horse-specific evidence for safety or effectiveness. 

If you want a clearer, calmer framework for deciding if equine supplementation is needed, press play and then share this with a fellow owner who is drowning in product claims.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19635600 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +1000 930 horses, animals, nutrition, health, equine, supplements 1 13 full false Your Super Cat Is 95.6% Tiger Your Super Cat Is 95.6% Tiger Your living room does not contain a harmless fluffball. It contains a compact, highly specialised Tiny Tiger that never truly left the wild behind. Your host Ashlie embarks on an entertaining discussion of the domestic cat through a biological perspective: why they move the way they move, sense the world the way they sense it, and act with that unbothered confidence that feels almost prehistoric.

Four humorous claims are the basis for Ashlie's Super Cat theories:

Cats are “built like liquid”, from the floating shoulder and tiny clavicle to the body proportions that let cats slip through gaps like magic. With a gyroscopic spine, we learn why cats always land on their feet. 

Next, Ashlie explores "cat real world superpowers!", from glow-in-the-dark vision, ears that rotate like satellite dishes, ultrasonic hearing that tracks tiny prey, and whiskers that read invisible air currents.

From there, Ashlie drops a bombshell....that cats are “mini tigers” sharing 95.6% of their DNA with wild tigers.

Lastly, Ashlie discusses why the purr may be the secret to their nine lives 😯. 

If you love cat behaviour, animal health, and practical biology you can actually picture in your own home, subscribe, share this with a fellow cat person, so more listeners can find the show.

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]]> Your living room does not contain a harmless fluffball. It contains a compact, highly specialised Tiny Tiger that never truly left the wild behind. Your host Ashlie embarks on an entertaining discussion of the domestic cat through a biological perspective: why they move the way they move, sense the world the way they sense it, and act with that unbothered confidence that feels almost prehistoric.

Four humorous claims are the basis for Ashlie's Super Cat theories:

Cats are “built like liquid”, from the floating shoulder and tiny clavicle to the body proportions that let cats slip through gaps like magic. With a gyroscopic spine, we learn why cats always land on their feet. 

Next, Ashlie explores "cat real world superpowers!", from glow-in-the-dark vision, ears that rotate like satellite dishes, ultrasonic hearing that tracks tiny prey, and whiskers that read invisible air currents.

From there, Ashlie drops a bombshell....that cats are “mini tigers” sharing 95.6% of their DNA with wild tigers.

Lastly, Ashlie discusses why the purr may be the secret to their nine lives 😯. 

If you love cat behaviour, animal health, and practical biology you can actually picture in your own home, subscribe, share this with a fellow cat person, so more listeners can find the show.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19709738 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +1000 993 cat, feline, pets, health 1 12 full false Why Animal Naturopathic Principles Must Be Species Specific Why Animal Naturopathic Principles Must Be Species Specific “Natural” does not automatically mean safe, and “holistic” does not automatically mean whole. Your hosts Leslie and Ashlie dig into the naturopathic principles we believe should guide ethical, effective animal naturopathic medicine, and why those principles fall apart the moment we treat pets like small humans or rely on a generic “mammal” mindset. We should always keep it grounded in biological sciences: species specific nutrition, organ system function, and the reality that animals cannot tell us what they feel or if there is something not right within their body.

We also touch on the pet supplement industry, and the rise of condition named products like “kidney formula” or “cardiac tonic”. When a bottle is built to match a label rather than a patient, it can ignore the true cause, miss the wider clinical picture, and even create risk through contraindications or clashes with veterinary medications.

Ashlie uses a case study to bring this to life: a dog with cold paws and low energy might not be the right candidate for a pre-made circulation tonic; but blood work can help guide decisions, and why slow, steady change is often the most honest path to lasting health.

If you care about thoughtful, evidence aware natural care for animals, subscribe, share this with a fellow animal lover, and leave us a review. What’s the most confusing “holistic” claim you’ve seen on a pet product?

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]]> “Natural” does not automatically mean safe, and “holistic” does not automatically mean whole. Your hosts Leslie and Ashlie dig into the naturopathic principles we believe should guide ethical, effective animal naturopathic medicine, and why those principles fall apart the moment we treat pets like small humans or rely on a generic “mammal” mindset. We should always keep it grounded in biological sciences: species specific nutrition, organ system function, and the reality that animals cannot tell us what they feel or if there is something not right within their body.

We also touch on the pet supplement industry, and the rise of condition named products like “kidney formula” or “cardiac tonic”. When a bottle is built to match a label rather than a patient, it can ignore the true cause, miss the wider clinical picture, and even create risk through contraindications or clashes with veterinary medications.

Ashlie uses a case study to bring this to life: a dog with cold paws and low energy might not be the right candidate for a pre-made circulation tonic; but blood work can help guide decisions, and why slow, steady change is often the most honest path to lasting health.

If you care about thoughtful, evidence aware natural care for animals, subscribe, share this with a fellow animal lover, and leave us a review. What’s the most confusing “holistic” claim you’ve seen on a pet product?

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19691246 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +1000 1065 Naturopathy, health, pets, animals, holistic 1 11 full false Fruit In The Canine Carnivore Diet Fruit In The Canine Carnivore Diet Fruit feels like the safest “health boost” you can add to a dog’s bowl, but a carnivore body plays by different rules. Host Leslie walks through when fruit can be appropriate in canine nutrition, why it should stay firmly in the “small extra” category, and how a simple guideline like keeping fruit to 5% of the daily diet can protect long-term health. 

Leslie also explains why vegetables are usually a more biologically appropriate choice than fruit for dogs, and why seasonality matters. Safety is not just about sugar, so we cover common hazards and toxicities too: why grapes and dried grape products (raisins, sultanas, currants) should be kept away, how stones and pits can create choking or blockage risks, and what the real story is with apple seeds and cyanide when you look at dose. If you want calmer, clearer guidance on fruit feeding for dogs, a biological diet, and smarter “extras”, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review.

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]]> Fruit feels like the safest “health boost” you can add to a dog’s bowl, but a carnivore body plays by different rules. Host Leslie walks through when fruit can be appropriate in canine nutrition, why it should stay firmly in the “small extra” category, and how a simple guideline like keeping fruit to 5% of the daily diet can protect long-term health. 

Leslie also explains why vegetables are usually a more biologically appropriate choice than fruit for dogs, and why seasonality matters. Safety is not just about sugar, so we cover common hazards and toxicities too: why grapes and dried grape products (raisins, sultanas, currants) should be kept away, how stones and pits can create choking or blockage risks, and what the real story is with apple seeds and cyanide when you look at dose. If you want calmer, clearer guidance on fruit feeding for dogs, a biological diet, and smarter “extras”, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19675171 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +1000 645 dogs, diets, feeding, nutrition, pets 1 10 full false Understanding Inflammation in Dogs and Horses Understanding Inflammation in Dogs and Horses Swelling can look simple, but it is often the start of a much bigger story. Host Leslie discusses what inflammation really means in an animal’s body, using clear signs you can spot at home: redness from increased blood flow, heat from chemical activity, swelling from fluid leakage, and pain from pressure on nerves. From the first “something isn’t right” moment, we keep circling back to the question that changes everything: what tissue is injured, and what is the body trying to protect?

Leslie also 'zooms' out into the possible causes behind inflammation in dogs and horses, including overuse, muscle fatigue, overstretch and strain, ligament and tendon involvement, and the possibility of early arthritis after long-term dysfunction. What does “chronic inflammation” really mean and why is a veterinary diagnosis, plus imaging like x-rays or ultrasound, can make rehab safer and more realistic. Pain management matters, but so does understanding how long healing can take and what outcomes are actually achievable.

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]]> Swelling can look simple, but it is often the start of a much bigger story. Host Leslie discusses what inflammation really means in an animal’s body, using clear signs you can spot at home: redness from increased blood flow, heat from chemical activity, swelling from fluid leakage, and pain from pressure on nerves. From the first “something isn’t right” moment, we keep circling back to the question that changes everything: what tissue is injured, and what is the body trying to protect?

Leslie also 'zooms' out into the possible causes behind inflammation in dogs and horses, including overuse, muscle fatigue, overstretch and strain, ligament and tendon involvement, and the possibility of early arthritis after long-term dysfunction. What does “chronic inflammation” really mean and why is a veterinary diagnosis, plus imaging like x-rays or ultrasound, can make rehab safer and more realistic. Pain management matters, but so does understanding how long healing can take and what outcomes are actually achievable.

If this helped you think differently about injury recovery, please subscribe, and share it with a friend. What signs of inflammation are you noticing in your dog or horse right now?

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19635630 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +1000 1964 dogs, horses, injury, inflammation, health 1 9 full false Long Live The Carrot Long Live The Carrot Carrots get judged on one thing: sugar. But when you zoom out to equine digestion and equine nutrition, a raw carrot looks far less like a “naughty treat” and far more like a practical, whole-food add-on that your horse is built to handle. Host Leslie talks honestly about why the old warning that carrots are too high in sugar keeps coming back, and why that claim often ignores what matters most for horse gut health: fibre structure, microbial balance, and steady energy.

Leslie breaks down what makes the humble carrot useful, starting with beta-carotene and how the horse’s body converts it into active vitamin A. Then we tackle the “carrots and sugar” question head-on: carrots are relatively low glycaemic when fed raw, with sugars released slowly through chewing, and beta-carotene may support insulin sensitivity when the overall diet is cleaned up.

If you have ever wondered whether you should swap processed horse treats for something simpler, this is your nudge to think of the horse like a herbivore again. Subscribe, share the episode with a horse friend, and then tell us: are carrots a staple in your treat bucket?

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]]> Carrots get judged on one thing: sugar. But when you zoom out to equine digestion and equine nutrition, a raw carrot looks far less like a “naughty treat” and far more like a practical, whole-food add-on that your horse is built to handle. Host Leslie talks honestly about why the old warning that carrots are too high in sugar keeps coming back, and why that claim often ignores what matters most for horse gut health: fibre structure, microbial balance, and steady energy.

Leslie breaks down what makes the humble carrot useful, starting with beta-carotene and how the horse’s body converts it into active vitamin A. Then we tackle the “carrots and sugar” question head-on: carrots are relatively low glycaemic when fed raw, with sugars released slowly through chewing, and beta-carotene may support insulin sensitivity when the overall diet is cleaned up.

If you have ever wondered whether you should swap processed horse treats for something simpler, this is your nudge to think of the horse like a herbivore again. Subscribe, share the episode with a horse friend, and then tell us: are carrots a staple in your treat bucket?

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19462570 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +1000 597 1 8 full false How High Fibre Feeding Reduces Abnormal Oral Behaviours In Horses How High Fibre Feeding Reduces Abnormal Oral Behaviours In Horses Cribbing, windsucking, wood chewing, bedding eating, these are not just “bad habits”. We’re looking at abnormal oral behaviours in horses as welfare signals, and asking the harder question: what is the horse trying to solve when we remove grazing, fibre, and normal social living?

Host Leslie talks through modern research showing how diet changes can shift behaviour for better equine welfare. When horses move from low fibre, high concentrate feeding towards high forage, higher fibre roughage, more grazing time, and smaller concentrate meals, the frequency of oral stereotypies can drop dramatically, with some studies reporting reductions of around 70%. We also unpack the biology behind it, including cortisol (stress), ghrelin (hunger), and leptin (satiety), and why a forage-first approach can support calmer behaviour alongside better digestive health.

Leslie gets practical about equine management: environmental enrichment, free-choice hay, prolonged turnout, herd-style social contact, and why prevention from weaning onwards beats trying to “stop” a behaviour once it’s entrenched.

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]]> Cribbing, windsucking, wood chewing, bedding eating, these are not just “bad habits”. We’re looking at abnormal oral behaviours in horses as welfare signals, and asking the harder question: what is the horse trying to solve when we remove grazing, fibre, and normal social living?

Host Leslie talks through modern research showing how diet changes can shift behaviour for better equine welfare. When horses move from low fibre, high concentrate feeding towards high forage, higher fibre roughage, more grazing time, and smaller concentrate meals, the frequency of oral stereotypies can drop dramatically, with some studies reporting reductions of around 70%. We also unpack the biology behind it, including cortisol (stress), ghrelin (hunger), and leptin (satiety), and why a forage-first approach can support calmer behaviour alongside better digestive health.

Leslie gets practical about equine management: environmental enrichment, free-choice hay, prolonged turnout, herd-style social contact, and why prevention from weaning onwards beats trying to “stop” a behaviour once it’s entrenched.

If you care about equine welfare, equine nutrition, and evidence-led horse care, hit subscribe, share this with a fellow horse owner.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19601511 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +1000 617 horses, animals, nutrition, health, equine 1 7 full false Are Your Dogs Muscles Over Exercised? Are Your Dogs Muscles Over Exercised? Your dog might be “keeping up” on a walk while their body is quietly paying the price. Host Leslie takes a hard look at what happens when small dogs are asked to move at a human pace, racking up far more steps per kilometre and risking muscle fatigue that can snowball into long-term joint wear and tear. If you have ever wondered why your dog slows down, overheats, or looks stiff after what seemed like a normal stroll, this conversation is designed to change how you perceive and plan dog exercise.

We finish with practical, realistic tips you can use immediately: check stride demands on small dogs, build in rests, consider carrying for part of the route, watch for overheating, and think about water stops. If you care about canine joint health, injury prevention, and keeping your dog moving comfortably into old age, you’ll get clear takeaways here. 

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]]> Your dog might be “keeping up” on a walk while their body is quietly paying the price. Host Leslie takes a hard look at what happens when small dogs are asked to move at a human pace, racking up far more steps per kilometre and risking muscle fatigue that can snowball into long-term joint wear and tear. If you have ever wondered why your dog slows down, overheats, or looks stiff after what seemed like a normal stroll, this conversation is designed to change how you perceive and plan dog exercise.

We finish with practical, realistic tips you can use immediately: check stride demands on small dogs, build in rests, consider carrying for part of the route, watch for overheating, and think about water stops. If you care about canine joint health, injury prevention, and keeping your dog moving comfortably into old age, you’ll get clear takeaways here. 

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19467988 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +1000 735 Dog, walking, pets, 1 7 full false Dog Walks: Small Dogs, Small Legs Dog Walks: Small Dogs, Small Legs One glance down can change the whole walk: is your small dog strolling, or sprinting to survive your pace? 

We dig into why a human “quick walk” can push a little dog into an extended trot, how fatigue shows up as they start drifting behind you, and what chronic effort can do to soft tissue over time. 
Then we slow things down and defend the sniff fest. Sniffing is enrichment, but it’s also how dogs build memory, map their world, and read the scent trails left by others. Add in hydration and thermoregulation, and you get a clearer picture of why that panting “smile” isn’t always happiness, especially when a dog can’t stop, toilet, rest, or drink.

If you want better small dog exercise without overdoing it, press play, then share this with a fellow dog walker. What’s one change you could make on your next walk to let your dog set the pace?

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]]> One glance down can change the whole walk: is your small dog strolling, or sprinting to survive your pace? 

We dig into why a human “quick walk” can push a little dog into an extended trot, how fatigue shows up as they start drifting behind you, and what chronic effort can do to soft tissue over time. 
Then we slow things down and defend the sniff fest. Sniffing is enrichment, but it’s also how dogs build memory, map their world, and read the scent trails left by others. Add in hydration and thermoregulation, and you get a clearer picture of why that panting “smile” isn’t always happiness, especially when a dog can’t stop, toilet, rest, or drink.

If you want better small dog exercise without overdoing it, press play, then share this with a fellow dog walker. What’s one change you could make on your next walk to let your dog set the pace?

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19467940 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +1000 797 Dog, walking, pets, 1 6 full false What Is Herbal Medicine For Animals What Is Herbal Medicine For Animals “What is herbal medicine?” sounds like an easy question until you realise how slippery the word “herb” is. Hosts Leslie and Ashlie, start this discussion by pulling the definition apart, right through to the way people label the same plant as “food” one day, and “medicine” the next. That small shift in context changes how we think about purpose, safety, and what we expect a plant to do in the body.

From there, we step back into the long history of herbal medicine, where trial and error built real-world know-how, but mythology and sympathetic magic also filled in the gaps before modern science existed. We talk about why herbal medicine is sometimes dismissed as superstition, and why the real issue is often poor discrimination between good evidence and old quackery.

Then we bring it into modern animal herbal medicine: pharmaceutical drugs still rely heavily on plant compounds, but herbalism is often about the whole plant, not just isolated active constituents.  

We also get blunt about diet: herbs can support chronic and acute issues, but they cannot undo the damage of a highly processed, biologically inappropriate diet that drives gut dysfunction and inflammation.

If you care about safe, species-specific herbal therapy for pets and animals, hit play, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs the reminder that “natural” still requires knowledge. 

Please make sure you talk to a fully qualified animal herbalist in animal herbal medicine, and specifically the species that's in question.

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]]> “What is herbal medicine?” sounds like an easy question until you realise how slippery the word “herb” is. Hosts Leslie and Ashlie, start this discussion by pulling the definition apart, right through to the way people label the same plant as “food” one day, and “medicine” the next. That small shift in context changes how we think about purpose, safety, and what we expect a plant to do in the body.

From there, we step back into the long history of herbal medicine, where trial and error built real-world know-how, but mythology and sympathetic magic also filled in the gaps before modern science existed. We talk about why herbal medicine is sometimes dismissed as superstition, and why the real issue is often poor discrimination between good evidence and old quackery.

Then we bring it into modern animal herbal medicine: pharmaceutical drugs still rely heavily on plant compounds, but herbalism is often about the whole plant, not just isolated active constituents.  

We also get blunt about diet: herbs can support chronic and acute issues, but they cannot undo the damage of a highly processed, biologically inappropriate diet that drives gut dysfunction and inflammation.

If you care about safe, species-specific herbal therapy for pets and animals, hit play, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs the reminder that “natural” still requires knowledge. 

Please make sure you talk to a fully qualified animal herbalist in animal herbal medicine, and specifically the species that's in question.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19462536 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +1000 1147 full false The Pillars Of Animal Health The Pillars Of Animal Health Your animal’s health often turns on the basics we overlook: how well they sleep, how they move, and what they eat. We start with the three pillars of animal health and make them practical for real homes and real routines. Sleep is more than “they nap a lot” it is comfort, safety, warmth, and pain-free rest across a full 24-hour cycle. If a pet is burning energy to keep warm, feeling unsafe, or coping with arthritis, their sleep quality drops and so does their ability to recover and thrive.

From there we look at exercise in a grounded way: the type of activity, the time spent, and whether it actually fits the animal’s species and size. Cats may need climbing and play for enrichment, while dogs and horses need movement that supports joints, strength, and behaviour. We also challenge the human side of the equation: does your lifestyle allow enough time for enriching movement?

Nutrition then becomes the deeper framework, moving beyond trends into evidence-based animal nutrition and whole foods. We explain foundational, preventative, and clinical nutrition, then introduce the four pillars of biological nutrition. This last pillar matters because responsible, sustainable pet food choices can support biodiversity and reduce carbon impact while still meeting species-appropriate needs. Subscribe for more, share this with a fellow animal lover, and leave a review with the one question you want us to tackle next.

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]]> Your animal’s health often turns on the basics we overlook: how well they sleep, how they move, and what they eat. We start with the three pillars of animal health and make them practical for real homes and real routines. Sleep is more than “they nap a lot” it is comfort, safety, warmth, and pain-free rest across a full 24-hour cycle. If a pet is burning energy to keep warm, feeling unsafe, or coping with arthritis, their sleep quality drops and so does their ability to recover and thrive.

From there we look at exercise in a grounded way: the type of activity, the time spent, and whether it actually fits the animal’s species and size. Cats may need climbing and play for enrichment, while dogs and horses need movement that supports joints, strength, and behaviour. We also challenge the human side of the equation: does your lifestyle allow enough time for enriching movement?

Nutrition then becomes the deeper framework, moving beyond trends into evidence-based animal nutrition and whole foods. We explain foundational, preventative, and clinical nutrition, then introduce the four pillars of biological nutrition. This last pillar matters because responsible, sustainable pet food choices can support biodiversity and reduce carbon impact while still meeting species-appropriate needs. Subscribe for more, share this with a fellow animal lover, and leave a review with the one question you want us to tackle next.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19462516 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000 577 Naturopathy, health, pets, animals, 1 3 full false Naturopathy Origins In Four Minutes Naturopathy Origins In Four Minutes We take a brisk trip through the history and meaning of naturopathy, from its word roots to the people who helped shape modern practice. We also explain why animal naturopathy demands strict species-specific thinking and a focus on causes over symptoms.
• The origins and meaning of the term naturopathy.
• Key milestones from Hippocrates to eighteenth and nineteenth century natural healing systems of Naturaopthy coined by John Scheel and Benedict Lust.
• Why animal naturopathy is not the same as human naturopathy.

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]]> We take a brisk trip through the history and meaning of naturopathy, from its word roots to the people who helped shape modern practice. We also explain why animal naturopathy demands strict species-specific thinking and a focus on causes over symptoms.
• The origins and meaning of the term naturopathy.
• Key milestones from Hippocrates to eighteenth and nineteenth century natural healing systems of Naturaopthy coined by John Scheel and Benedict Lust.
• Why animal naturopathy is not the same as human naturopathy.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19462435 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +1000 270 Naturopathy, 1 2 full false Welcome to the A.N.M.E Podcast Welcome to the A.N.M.E Podcast Welcome to the Animal Naturopathic Medicine Educatum Podcast  - specialising in Canine, Feline and Equine animal health from a biological perspective.

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]]> Welcome to the Animal Naturopathic Medicine Educatum Podcast  - specialising in Canine, Feline and Equine animal health from a biological perspective.

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]]> Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum Buzzsprout-19456921 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000 224 animals, pets, naturopathy, health, 1 1 full false