Not Just About Dogs with Dr. Peter Dobias

I’ve known Dr. Radica for years, and she’s one of those veterinarians I’m always excited to talk to. She’s curious, intuitive, compassionate, and never afraid to question what we’ve been taught.
In this conversation, we talk about her journey from emergency medicine to integrative veterinary care, what her most memorable patients have taught her, and why she believes we need to look at the whole animal—not just the diagnosis.
We talk about:
Why Radica left emergency medicine and found her calling in integrative care
What animals can teach us about health, healing, emotions, and life
The incredible patients who changed the way she practices—including Quest and the dachshund who led her to platelet-rich plasma
The emotional and financial realities of veterinary medicine, and why truly listening to pet parents matters
How our own dogs can change the way we understand health—including what Pax taught me about hormones and long-term wellbeing
It’s a personal conversation about veterinary medicine, intuition, curiosity, and the animals who often end up teaching us far more than we ever expected.
Find out more about Dr. Radica Raj and her practice.
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In this episode of Get to Know Your Vet, I sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson — a self-described “quiet rebel” whose lifelong curiosity has shaped a thoughtful, integrative approach to animal health.
We talk about real food for dogs, raw and fresh feeding, homeopathy, the influence of the pet-food industry, and why consensus is not always the same as evidence. Dr. Nick shares how his upbringing, scientific training, and early experiences with holistic medicine led him to question conventional assumptions while staying grounded in curiosity, humility, and compassion.
But this conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore vulnerability, fatherhood, personal growth, community, purpose, and the unexpected ways life’s disappointments can guide us toward something better. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, honest reflections, and a simple invitation for every dog guardian: start small, pay attention, and bring a little more real food and joy into your dog’s bowl.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why “consensus is not evidence”
The case for real, fresh food in a dog’s diet
How to begin adding fresh food safely and simply
Homeopathy, healing, and keeping an open—but discerning—mind
The influence of marketing on veterinary nutrition
What vulnerability, community, and meaningful work can teach us
Why trusting yourself matters when caring for your dog
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Barbara Royal — an integrative veterinarian, author, educator, and the founder of the Wild Health philosophy.
Dr. Royal shares her journey from growing up as the only science-minded kid in a family of artists and musicians, to working with spotted owls in Oregon, to building one of Chicago's most respected integrative veterinary practices — where she has cared for the pets of some of the world's most famous people, including Oprah.
We talk about:
What Wild Health really means — and the spotted owl encounter that started it all
Why being 100% present is the most powerful healing tool a veterinarian (or anyone) can have
How the energy in an exam room shapes the outcome of treatment
The "I Must Be Wrong" philosophy — and why admitting mistakes makes you a better doctor
Why boundaries transform anxious, confused dogs into calm and confident ones
The connection between our own patterns, guilt, and the way we show up for our animals
This conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore focus, control, nature, purpose, and what it means to let go — including a story about a flat tire in Botswana, a full moon, and eight giraffes running across the twilight.
I hope you enjoy this honest, warm, and deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Barbara Royal.
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Odette Suter — an integrative veterinarian, microbiome expert, and the person behind the wonderfully playful title “Dr. Poop Lady.”
Dr. Suter shares her journey from Switzerland to North America, from working with horses and hoof care to becoming a veterinarian focused on a deeper understanding of health, the microbiome, and the connection between body and mind.
We talk about:
Why the gut microbiome plays such an important role in your dog’s health
How fecal microbiota transplants can support dogs struggling with chronic issues
Why questioning conventional approaches can open the door to better care
The connection between our emotions, nervous system, and the animals we love
How our own experiences and patterns shape the way we show up for our pets
This conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore purpose, personal growth, resilience, and the courage it takes to follow your own path — even when it looks different from everyone else’s.
I hope you enjoy this honest and inspiring conversation with Dr. Odette Suter.
Learn more about Dr. Odette Suter: https://www.odettesuter.com
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Welcome back to Get to Know Your Vet, the podcast where we go beyond the exam room and get to know the people behind veterinary medicine.
In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Sally Armstrong. Originally from Australia and now based in South Africa, Sally shares her remarkable journey into wildlife medicine, conservation, and mobile veterinary care. From treating rhinos in the bush to caring for eight dogs at home, her story is a powerful reminder of what it means to dedicate your life to animals.
In this episode, we'll talk about:
• Sally's journey from Australia to South Africa and what inspired her to become a wildlife veterinarian
• What it's really like to work with rhinos and conservation teams in the field
• The unique challenges and rewards of being a mobile vet and bringing care directly into pets' homes
• How nutrition and natural approaches can transform health outcomes for dogs facing chronic conditions
• The emotional side of veterinary medicine, including end-of-life care, purpose, and compassion
Whether you're fascinated by wildlife, passionate about animal health, or simply curious about the humans behind veterinary medicine, I think you're going to enjoy this conversation.
Let's jump in and get to know Dr. Sally Armstrong.
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