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with Dr. Sue Howell
Two canine experts breaking down what's happening in the dog world — and what it actually means.
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Dr. Sue Howell & Kay Stewart
Season #1
Upcoming podcast episodes & guests
From Kibble to Context: What "Feeding Better" Actually Means
June 7Guest : Ruby Balaram
Episode : #1
Why Herbalism Isn't Just "Natural Remedies"
June 21Guest : Rita Hogan
Episode : #2
The Functional Nutrition Boom: What Dog Owners Need to Know
July 5Guest : Lisa & Chef Scott / Woof Creek Wellness
Episode : #3
Aging Dogs, Through an Integrative Lens
July 19Guest : Dr. Madeline Yamate
Episode : #4
Understanding Mammalian Health Through Light
August 2Guest : Jackie Jolie / Animasol
Episode : #5
Medicinal Mushrooms Beyond the Trend
August 2Guest : Lee Carroll
Episode : #6
Bridging Ancient Wisdom & Modern Veterinary Care
August 16Guest : Dr. Tejinder Sodhi / Ayush Pet
Episode : #7
Why Herbalism Isn't Just "Natural Remedies"
June 21Guest : Rita Hogan
Episode : #2
The Functional Nutrition Boom: What Dog Owners Need to Know
July 5Guest : Lisa & Chef Scott / Woof Creek Wellness
Episode : #3
Aging Dogs, Through an Integrative Lens
July 19Guest : Dr. Madeline Yamate
Episode : #4
Understanding Mammalian Health Through Light
August 2Guest : Jackie Jolie / Animasol
Episode : #5
Medicinal Mushrooms Beyond the Trend
August 2Guest : Lee Carroll
Episode : #6
Bridging Ancient Wisdom & Modern Veterinary Care
August 16Guest : Dr. Tejinder Sodhi / Ayush Pet
Episode : #7
Each episode starts with the latest news, then goes deeper with an expert conversation focused on one key topic shaping dog health, nutrition, and care.
Part 1 — What's in the newsA breakdown of recent dog news with context.
Part 2 — The deep diveA focused conversation with a guest expert on one core topic.
Dr. Sue Howell
Conversations that matter
Dr. Sue Howell brings decades of veterinary experience and a direct, no-nonsense approach to dog health and nutrition.
Each episode cuts through the noise to focus on what actually matters — from feeding and wellness to the bigger questions shaping how we care for dogs today.
Clear, grounded conversations with real substance, built for dog owners who want to understand more and do better.
Release DayEvery Other Sunday
Episode Length47 – 60 MinutesDon't miss the launch
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Dog news, minus the nonsense.
Shortleash is very boring for non-dog people, or people without dogs.
Short Leash! is a Feed Real Institute original, hosted by Dr. Sue Howell and Kay Stewart. Created by Turk and Ruby, with executive production by Ruby and Nelly.
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