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
28 guides by Justin
- 10 Easy Tricks That Build Focus
- How Often Should You Use a Snuffle Mat? A Feeding Rhythm That Holds Up
- How to Build a Cardboard Puzzle Box From Household Items
- An Enrichment Plan for a Morning Before Work
- Enrichment for a Senior Dog With Low Energy: A Vet Nutritionist's Low-Exertion Plan
- How Much Mental Stimulation Does a Puppy Need?
- How Much Mental Stimulation Does a Senior Dog Need?
- How to Build a Muffin Tin Game From Household Items
- Scent Games for Dogs With Limited Mobility
- How Long Should a Dog Play With a Puzzle Toy? A Vet Nutritionist's Timing Guide
- Feeding a Puppy That Grows Too Fast: What to Change
- How Much to Feed a Dog Through a Moult
- What Guaranteed Analysis Figures Really Mean on a Dog Food Label
- What to Do When a Dog Steals Food From the Counter
- Why a Dog Leaves Half the Bowl Every Day
- Signs a Dog's Food Transition Is Going Too Fast
- How to Work With a Veterinary Nutritionist on Your Dog's Diet
- What Vegetables Are Poisonous to Dogs? A Nutritionist's Guide to the Ones That Matter
- How to Switch a Dog From Dry to Wet Food Without Wrecking Their Gut
- How to Make a Cardboard Box Foraging Game for Dogs
- Enrichment Ideas for Small-Breed Dogs: What Actually Keeps an Aging Brain Sharp
- Puzzle Feeders for Dogs With Missing Teeth: A Vet Nutritionist's Practical Guide
- Scent Work for Dogs: A Beginner's Guide
- What Is a Lick Mat Used For? An Evidence-Bounded Look at Slow Feeding and Distraction
- Can Dogs Eat Avocado Safely? What the Fat, the Pit, and Persin Actually Do
- Can Dogs Eat Bananas? What the Fruit Actually Does for a Dog's Gut
- Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? A Vet Nutritionist's Straight Answer on Amount, Prep, and the Antioxidant Question
- How to Change Food for a Senior Dog: A Vet Nutritionist's Step-by-Step Guide