{"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":"#47 The Truth About Feeding Big Dogs","slug":"47-the-truth-about-feeding-big-dogs","published_at":"2026-05-28T10:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957/47-the-truth-about-feeding-big-dogs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c77042bfe389494b94d94794dea157302ac50e2c518d18e3457f85c3de0a6e8e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNTU4MTg1Mi1mMTM1LTRhZjMtOGNjZS00YjY4ZmNjOGU3YmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4OWQ4MGIwOC03NzNiLTRlMDEtOGI1NC03YmVmYTJhMDQyZDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2N2ZiZWYxMzRjOWIyNWEwOTIwMzg0NjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNGVjMDY2MjAyOThlZmZjOGViNzU1L2RyLS1qZWFubmV0dGUtYmltb250ZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMjMtMjQtMjIubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c77042bfe389494b94d94794dea157302ac50e2c518d18e3457f85c3de0a6e8e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNTU4MTg1Mi1mMTM1LTRhZjMtOGNjZS00YjY4ZmNjOGU3YmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4OWQ4MGIwOC03NzNiLTRlMDEtOGI1NC03YmVmYTJhMDQyZDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2N2ZiZWYxMzRjOWIyNWEwOTIwMzg0NjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNGVjMDY2MjAyOThlZmZjOGViNzU1L2RyLS1qZWFubmV0dGUtYmltb250ZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMjMtMjQtMjIubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Feeding a large dog homemade food can feel overwhelming financially. And yes, it is an investment. But in this episode of The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®, I challenge pet parents to think about nutrition differently: not as an expense… but as a deposit into your dog’s future health span. Because what I often see is this: people avoid investing in nutrition now, only to spend the same amount, or far more , later through chronic disease management, medications, repeated vet visits, allergies, GI issues, orthopedic disease, pancreatitis, or even cancer care. We talk about: Why feeding large dogs homemade can feel intimidating The real cost of poor nutrition over time The “high-yield savings account” analogy for proactive health The “high APR credit card debt” analogy for chronic disease Why prevention often feels expensive until you compare it to disease management Why nutrition compounds over time, positively or negatively How better food may help support mobility, inflammation, gut health, energy, skin, and longevity Why investing earlier usually creates better long-term outcomes This episode is NOT about perfection. It’s about intention and perspective. Because every meal is either helping build resilience… or contributing to future wear and tear. And sometimes the cheapest option today becomes the most expensive option later. Helping pets live better and longer starts with what goes in the bowl. Links: Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation today Book your 1:1 holistic in home visit today Watch this episode on YouTube","meta_description":"Feeding a large dog homemade food can feel overwhelming financially. And yes, it is an investment. But in this episode of The Non-Traditional Veterinarian…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1116,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957/episodes/47-the-truth-about-feeding-big-dogs/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-7329957/47-the-truth-about-feeding-big-dogs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}