# #48 When My Own Dog Didn't Read the Textbook

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Podcast: [The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957)
Published: 2026-06-04T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when you run functional testing on your own dog, not because something is wrong, but because you believe in being proactive? That's exactly what I did with my own pup, Bernard. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what I found, what didn't work, what I did next, and how following the data led me to a hidden mold problem in my own home that was affecting both of us. In this episode we cover: Why I ran functional lab testing on Bernard proactively (and why you don't have to wait for a crisis) Why his levels went up after detoxing, and what that actually meant The importance of retesting (this is the step most people skip!) How I stayed curious instead of frustrated when the protocol "failed" How I found odorless, invisible mold Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation today Book your 1:1 holistic in home visit today Watch this episode on YouTube

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