What We've Learned in 70+ Years in Veterinary Medicine

with Dr. Judy Morgan & Dr. Ruth Roberts | Healing Tales, Season 2

Season 2 opens with a conversation Dr. Ruth has wanted for years. She sits down with 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 what vet school taught them, what practice actually demanded, and why they both rebuilt their clinical models from the ground up.

Dr. Judy speaks candidly about being trained at the University of Illinois in the 1980s, when kidney disease meant "feed KD" and neurology meant "steroids for everybody." She shares the moment she learned KD was called "killer diet" in integrative circles, what happened at her first AAFCO meeting, and the 95-pound shepherd carried in by a 95-year-old man that turned her toward chiropractic — and everything after.

She names what's squeezing compassion out of veterinary medicine — corporate consolidation, private-equity profit targets, understaffing, and rigid "gold standard" protocols — and why real change will come from informed pet parents. "It's the mothers and fathers of the pets we love who are going to drive the change."

A practical, hopeful episode about food as the foundation, root-cause thinking, and how to walk into your next vet appointment ready to be your pet's real advocate.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why change comes from informed pet parents, not pharma or pet-food companies

• The nutrition gap vet school leaves behind

• Why whole foods and "hot" vs. "cooling" energetics transform health in weeks

• How to treat the root cause instead of chasing symptoms

• How to prepare for a vet visit and ask for a second opinion without making it adversarial

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to Healing Tales — Season 2

00:29 Meet Dr. Judy Morgan

03:05 Amplifying the message: this year's mission

05:49 Change is driven by pet parents

06:36 Updating "From Needles to Natural"

09:13 None of this was in the vet-school syllabus

10:34 "Feed KD" and "steroids for everybody"

13:43 How little nutrition training vets receive

17:24 "See one, do one, teach one" emergency medicine

19:51 How the profession lost its compassion

24:10 "Gold standard" vs. caring for the animal

28:22 The case that changed everything: chiropractic

37:20 The case against one-size-fits-all medicine

39:34 Food as the foundation, discovering "killer diet"

44:05 The beagle puppy and "hot" vs. "cooling" foods

47:16 Corporate vs. independent staffing

54:48 How pet parents can prepare for a vet visit

1:01:07 Getting a second opinion

1:05:45 Supporting independent practices

1:09:40 Be your pet's advocate

1:11:18 What keeps Dr. Judy going: faith and calling

1:13:31 Listener gift: 50% off books with code DRRUTH50

RESOURCES & LINKS

FREE quiz — find your perfect coach: https://drruthroberts.com/pages/find-your-perfect-coach

Home-cook for your pet — recipe eBook: https://drruthroberts.com/products/the-original-crockpet-diet-recipe

Become a coach: https://drruthroberts.com/pages/coach

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LET'S CONNECT

Holistic Pet Health Community: https://facebook.com/groups/holisticpethealthsupport

Facebook: https://facebook.com/crockpetdiet

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.ruthroberts

Dr. Judy Morgan — Naturally Healthy Pets: https://naturallyhealthypets.com

LISTENER GIFT

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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

• 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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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

• 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.