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Healing Tails

Healing Tails

By: Dr. Ruth Roberts
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Healing Tails: Holistic Pet Health Made Simple. The Official Podcast of Dr. Ruth Roberts Welcome to Happy Tails, where holistic pet health meets heart-led care. Hosted by Dr. Ruth Roberts, a trusted Integrative veterinarian with over 35 years of experience, this podcast is your go-to source for natural veterinary care, wellness advice, and empowering pet parents and professionals to become the changemakers in pet health. Each episode, Dr. Ruth and her guest dives into practical solutions, science-backed insights, and simple, actionable steps to support your pet’s well-being naturally. Whether you’re navigating chronic conditions, seeking alternative approaches to traditional care, or just looking to give your pet the healthiest, happiest life, Happy Tails provides the guidance and tools you need. Tune in and join the movement toward holistic pet wellness—because our pets deserve more than just survival; they deserve to thrive.

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Episodes
  • What We’ve Learned in 70+ Years in Veterinary Medicine

    What We’ve Learned in 70+ Years in Veterinary Medicine
    Jul 9 2026
    What We've Learned in 70+ Years in Veterinary Medicinewith Dr. Judy Morgan & Dr. Ruth RobertsSeason 2 opens with a conversation Dr. Ruth has wanted to have for years. She welcomes Dr. Judy Morgan, nationally recognized integrative veterinarian, best-selling author of nine books, and host of the Naturally Healthy Pets podcast, for an honest look at the road from conventional training to natural, root-cause care.Across 70+ combined years in practice, they reflect on vet schools that taught "feed KD" and "steroids for everybody," the near-total absence of real nutrition education, and the bravery of "see one, do one, teach one" emergency medicine. They get candid about how corporate consolidation, rigid "gold standard" protocols, and understaffed clinics have squeezed compassion out of the exam room, and why they believe the people who will truly change the profession are pet parents themselves. Most of all, it's a hopeful episode about food as the foundation of healing, the power of asking "why," and how to be a calm, prepared advocate for your pet.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy change comes from informed pet parents, not the pharma or pet-food industriesThe huge gaps vet school leaves around nutrition and root-cause careWhy whole foods, and tailoring "hot" vs. "cooling" diets, can transform health in weeksHow to treat the root cause instead of chasing symptomsHow corporate medicine and 15-minute appointments burn out good vetsHow to prepare for a vet visit, use a body map, and advocate with civilityTIMESTAMP00:00 Welcome to Season 200:29 Meet Dr. Judy Morgan03:05 Two vets trained in the same conventional era05:49 Change is driven by pet parents06:36 Updating "From Needles to Natural"09:13 None of this was in the vet-school syllabus10:34 "Feed KD" and "steroids for everybody"13:43 How little nutrition training vets receive17:24 "See one, do one, teach one" emergency medicine19:51 How the profession lost its compassion24:10 "Gold standard" vs. caring for the animal28:22 The case that changed everything: chiropractic37:20 The case against one-size-fits-all medicine39:34 Food as the foundation, discovering "killer diet"44:05 The beagle puppy and "hot" vs. "cooling" foods47:16 Corporate vs. independent staffing54:48 How pet parents can prepare for a vet visit1:01:07 Getting a second opinion1:05:45 Supporting independent practices1:09:40 Be your pet's advocate1:11:18 What keeps Dr. Judy going: faith and calling1:13:31 Listener gift: 50% off books with code DRRUTH50Resources & LinksReady to transform your pet’s health naturally? Take the FREE quiz to find your perfect coach:https://drruthroberts.com/pages/find-your-perfect-coachInterested in home-cooking for your pet? Get my recipe ebook here:https://drruthroberts.com/products/the-original-crockpet-diet-recipeWant to be a coach? Learn how here: https://drruthroberts.com/pages/coachSubscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated on more insights, tips, and transformative solutions in holistic pet health.Let’s ConnectHolistic Pet Health Community: facebook.com/groups/holisticpethealthsupportFacebook: facebook.com/crockpetdietInstagram: instagram.com/dr.ruthroberts• Dr. Judy Morgan — books, blog & Naturally Healthy Pets podcast: naturallyhealthypets.com• Holistic Pet Health Community (Facebook): facebook.com/groups/holisticpethealthsupportListener GiftHung with us to the end? Use code DRRUTH50 at checkout on Dr. Judy’s website, naturallyhealthypets.com for 50% off her books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Transforming Pet Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Transforming Pet Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine
    Mar 11 2026

    In this episode of Healing Tails, Dr. Ruth Roberts welcomes Dr. Chris Bessent back to the podcast for a fascinating conversation about Chinese herbal medicine and how it can transform the way we care for our animals.


    Dr. Bessent shares the inspiration behind her book, Two Paths to the Summit, which explores how both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine are simply different paths toward the same goal: helping animals achieve better health. While the language may sound very different, many of the concepts in Chinese medicine align closely with what we understand in modern biomedical science.


    Together, Dr. Ruth and Dr. Bessent talk about why Chinese herbal medicine can be such a powerful tool, especially when working with chronic conditions in pets. From digestive issues and anxiety to inflammation and aging-related concerns, herbal formulas can offer gentle but effective support when used thoughtfully.

    They also discuss why Chinese medicine can feel overwhelming at first. The terminology, the patterns, and the philosophy can seem unfamiliar, but once you start to understand the foundations, it becomes a powerful way to think about health and disease.


    This conversation also introduces The Herbal Blueprint, a new course designed to help veterinarians, vet techs, and holistic pet health professionals build confidence using Chinese herbs in practice. The course walks practitioners through foundational concepts, practical case examples, and a structured way to begin adding herbal tools to their clinical toolbox.


    If you've ever been curious about Chinese herbal medicine but weren’t sure where to start, this episode is a great introduction to the possibilities.


    About Healing Tails:

    Join Dr. Ruth Roberts as she interviews leading experts in holistic pet health, empowering pet parents to become healers for their beloved companions through natural, effective approaches that work for real life, real budgets, and real pets.


    👍 If this episode helped you, please:

    • Like and subscribe for more holistic pet health content
    • Share with other pet parents who need hope
    • Comment with your ozone therapy questions
    • Ring the notification bell for new episodes
    Connect with Dr. Ruth Roberts:
    • Website: DrRuthRoberts.com
    • Holistic Pet Health Coach Certification: HolisticPetHealthCoach.com


    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional veterinary advice. Color therapy is a complementary modality that works alongside conventional veterinary care. Always consult with your veterinarian before making changes to your pet's health care routine.

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    35 mins
  • Revolutionary Pet Health: Ozone Therapy Secrets

    Revolutionary Pet Health: Ozone Therapy Secrets
    Feb 11 2026

    In this groundbreaking episode of Healing Tails, Dr. Ruth Roberts interviews veterinary trailblazer Dr. Margot Roman, who has been revolutionizing pet health for 46 years through ozone therapy and holistic medicine.


    What You'll Learn:

    • What ozone therapy actually is (it's simpler than you think!)
    • How a "dying" horse lived 2.5 more years jumping after ozone treatment
    • Game-changing ozonated glycerin that's stable for months
    • Why one course of antibiotics can destroy your pet's microbiome for a year
    • How to combine ozone with microbiome restoration for miraculous results
    • Safe methods pet parents can use at home
    • The shocking legal battle one vet faces for helping animals

    Key Moments:

    0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Margot Roman

    3:18 - What is ozone therapy and how it works

    5:49 - Dr. Roman's journey: saving her horse's life

    13:09 - Different ozone delivery methods for pets

    16:33 - Revolutionary ozonated glycerin breakthrough

    23:27 - Combining ozone with microbiome restoration

    26:06 - Safety considerations and side effects

    27:26 - Anti-aging benefits (96-year-old's fountain of youth!)

    29:24 - The shocking 21-year legal persecution

    41:12 - Why there are always alternatives to euthanasia

    Perfect For:

    • Pet parents seeking natural health alternatives
    • Anyone told "there's nothing more we can do"
    • Veterinary professionals interested in integrative medicine
    • Pet owners dealing with chronic conditions, cancer, or infections
    • Those interested in microbiome health and antimicrobial resistance

    Dr. Roman's Upcoming Books:

    • "Veterinary Medical Ozone"
    • "The Miracle of the Microbiomes: Saving the Lives of Dogs and Cats"


    Connect with Dr. Roman:

    Website: MashVet.com


    About Healing Tails:

    Join Dr. Ruth Roberts as she interviews leading experts in holistic pet health, empowering pet parents to become healers for their beloved companions through natural, effective approaches that work for real life, real budgets, and real pets.


    👍 If this episode helped you, please:

    • Like and subscribe for more holistic pet health content
    • Share with other pet parents who need hope
    • Comment with your ozone therapy questions
    • Ring the notification bell for new episodes
    Connect with Dr. Ruth Roberts:
    • Website: DrRuthRoberts.com
    • Holistic Pet Health Coach Certification: HolisticPetHealthCoach.com


    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional veterinary advice. Color therapy is a complementary modality that works alongside conventional veterinary care. Always consult with your veterinarian before making changes to your pet's health care routine.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    47 mins
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