Justin Shmalberg, DVM, CVA, ACVN, ACVSMR
Board-certified veterinary nutritionist and rehabilitation specialist; Chi University faculty, University of Florida Small Animal Hospital Integrative Medicine; Chi University faculty · Gainesville, Florida
University of Florida integrative medicine service chief focused on nutrition, supplements, integrative medicine, oncology nutrition, rehabilitation, and acupuncture research.
Areas of focus
- integrative canine nutrition
- food therapy
- veterinary acupuncture
- canine sports medicine and rehabilitation
- supplement literacy
Articles by Justin Shmalberg
- What Happens If You Stop Giving Your Dog a Longevity Supplement?
- Low-Calorie Treats for an Overweight Dog: The Math Behind the Bag
- How Do You Actually Feed a Large-Breed Puppy Without Wrecking Its Joints?
- How Much Table Food Is Too Much
- A 7-Day Dog Food Transition Schedule (And When You Actually Need Longer)
- How Much Should You Spend on Dog Toys?
- Low-Fat Feeding for Dogs Prone to Pancreatitis: What the Label Percentage Doesn't Tell You
- Small Dog vs. Large Dog Supplement Needs: Joint, Calming, and Probiotic Categories
- Benadryl vs. Natural Calming Supplements for Dogs: What Actually Belongs in the Cabinet
- Soft Calming Treats vs. Calming Sprays: Which One Actually Settles a Dog Down?
- Glucosamine vs. MSM for Dog Joint Pain: Which One Actually Earns a Spot in the Bowl
- Paw Balm vs. Boots for Salted Sidewalks: Which One Actually Protects Your Dog?
- Swimming vs Walking for an Arthritic Dog: Which One Actually Protects the Joint?
- Dog Treadmill vs Outdoor Walking: What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Front-Clip vs Back-Clip Dog Harness: What Actually Stops the Pulling
- When Do Puppies Stop Teething and Need Different Toys?
- Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? Why the Grocery Store and the Backyard Are Two Different Questions
- Can Dogs Eat Avocado Safely? The Fruit-vs-Pit Fork That Actually Matters
- Can Dogs Eat Bananas? A Vet Nutritionist's Honest Read on the Trend
- Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? The Honest, Vet-Checked Answer
- Can Dogs Eat Eggs? The Real Fork Between Breakfast and a Vet Bill
- Can Dogs Eat Ham? The Sodium Math Nobody Runs at the Table
- Can Dogs Eat Turkey? The Real Rules Behind the Holiday Table Scrap
- Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? The Real Rules Behind the Trend
- How Far Can a Dog Walk or Hike in a Day?
- Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato? What the Trend Gets Right (and Wrong)
- Exercise Ideas for Toy and Small Breeds: Vet-Guided Ways to Keep Little Dogs Fit and Safe
- GPS Tracker for a Dog That Runs Off: What Actually Works
- How to Change Food for a Senior Dog: A Vet-Backed Transition Guide