{"podcast":{"title":"The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®","slug":"the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957","podcast_index_feed_id":7329957,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/6WBTF9vj.rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/576955","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/89d80b08-773b-4e01-8b54-7befa2a042d6/Motivation_Podcast_Cover-2-20251204-xtqc0mqe8n.png","author":"Dr. Jeannette Bimonte","episode_count":54,"summary":"Real talk for pet parents who know there has to be more to pet healthcare. Hosted by The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®, Dr Bimonte, this podcast explores the connections conventional conversations often miss. Topics on nutrition, gut health, functional testing, and environmental exposures to longevity, chronic symptoms, and whole-pet wellness. Expect honest education, bold perspectives, and practical ways to become a more informed advocate for your pet. It’s time to take a non-traditional approach to pet health to question the norm, uncover deeper connections, and help your pet live a healthier, longer life. The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®, the veterinarian your pet will thank you for.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T22:17:08.728381+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957"},"episode":{"title":"#36 Why I Tested My Dog's Gut Microbiome","slug":"36-why-i-tested-my-dog-s-gut-microbiome","published_at":"2026-03-12T10:20:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957/36-why-i-tested-my-dog-s-gut-microbiome","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957","url":"https://4b29a7db-c315-4be7-8254-1eb527a48363.libsyn.com/36-why-i-tested-my-dogs-gut-microbiome","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/148bca81070572e4404df289a50591f3af74b7df7116d5135dc5f717a9269a7c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMDM3ZDhiZS01YjAyLTQ2YzQtOThmNS1lMTdjNzY0NmE5Y2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4OWQ4MGIwOC03NzNiLTRlMDEtOGI1NC03YmVmYTJhMDQyZDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2N2ZiZWYxMzRjOWIyNWEwOTIwMzg0NjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84OWQ4MGIwOC03NzNiLTRlMDEtOGI1NC03YmVmYTJhMDQyZDYvZXBpc29kZXMvMDAzN2Q4YmUtNWIwMi00NmM0LTk4ZjUtZTE3Yzc2NDZhOWNhL21pY3JvYmlvbWVfcG9kY2FzdC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I walk through something a little different, I tested my own dog Bernard's guut microbiome. The interesting part? He has no gastrointestinal symptoms. No diarrhea, no vomiting, and no obvious gut issues. From the outside, he looks like a completely healthy dog. But when we tested his gut microbiome, the results revealed something many pet owners don't realize: the gut ecosystem can be slightly out of balance even when a dog appears perfectly healthy. This is exactly why I believe microbiome testing should become a more routine part of preventive veterinary care. In this episode, we discuss: • Why microbiome testing shouldn't only be done when dogs are sick • What the gut microbiome actually tells us about overall health • His microbiome results and what they mean • Why short-chain fatty acids are so important for gut and immune health • How nutrition and fiber influence the microbiome ecosystem • Why early microbiome support can help prevent disease later If you'd like help interpreting gut health testing or building a personalized plan for your dog's nutrition and microbiome support, you can schedule a consultation with me below. 📌 Links Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation today Book your 1:1 holistic in home visit today Watch this episode on YouTube","meta_description":"In this episode, I walk through something a little different, I tested my own dog Bernard's guut microbiome. The interesting part? He has no gastrointesti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1253,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957/episodes/36-why-i-tested-my-dog-s-gut-microbiome/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957/36-why-i-tested-my-dog-s-gut-microbiome.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}