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

• 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