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Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum
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The Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum (ANME) is where the true biological form of each animal's health is at the forefront of our discussions to support them throughout every stage of their life. The college specialises in short and professional courses in clinical naturopathic studies for animals within the subjects of biology, nutrition, herbal medicine, myotherapies, anatomy and physiology.Our passion and driving force has always been to help humans to help animals, if you share this passion too, we are here to help you to achieve your goals.  LEARN. EVOLE. ENRICH.

  1. 2 days ago

    To Supplement, or Not to Supplement, THAT is the Question?

    The horse supplement industry is loud, confident, and packed with promises but your horse’s body still runs on biology, not branding. We dig into the most important question owners and riders keep circling back to: do horses actually need supplements, or are we paying for hype because it feels reassuring? Host Leslie talks through why many supplements are unnecessary when the diet is genuinely balanced, and why so many products reach the market without strong horse-specific evidence for safety or effectiveness.  If you want a clearer, calmer framework for deciding if equine supplementation is needed, press play and then share this with a fellow owner who is drowning in product claims. Welcome Goodbye

  2. 6 days ago

    Your Super Cat Is 95.6% Tiger

    Your living room does not contain a harmless fluffball. It contains a compact, highly specialised Tiny Tiger that never truly left the wild behind. Your host Ashlie embarks on an entertaining discussion of the domestic cat through a biological perspective: why they move the way they move, sense the world the way they sense it, and act with that unbothered confidence that feels almost prehistoric. Four humorous claims are the basis for Ashlie's Super Cat theories: Cats are “built like liquid”, from the floating shoulder and tiny clavicle to the body proportions that let cats slip through gaps like magic. With a gyroscopic spine, we learn why cats always land on their feet.  Next, Ashlie explores "cat real world superpowers!", from glow-in-the-dark vision, ears that rotate like satellite dishes, ultrasonic hearing that tracks tiny prey, and whiskers that read invisible air currents. From there, Ashlie drops a bombshell....that cats are “mini tigers” sharing 95.6% of their DNA with wild tigers. Lastly, Ashlie discusses why the purr may be the secret to their nine lives 😯.  If you love cat behaviour, animal health, and practical biology you can actually picture in your own home, subscribe, share this with a fellow cat person, so more listeners can find the show. Welcome Goodbye

  3. 24 Aug

    Why Animal Naturopathic Principles Must Be Species Specific

    “Natural” does not automatically mean safe, and “holistic” does not automatically mean whole. Your hosts Leslie and Ashlie dig into the naturopathic principles we believe should guide ethical, effective animal naturopathic medicine, and why those principles fall apart the moment we treat pets like small humans or rely on a generic “mammal” mindset. We should always keep it grounded in biological sciences: species specific nutrition, organ system function, and the reality that animals cannot tell us what they feel or if there is something not right within their body. We also touch on the pet supplement industry, and the rise of condition named products like “kidney formula” or “cardiac tonic”. When a bottle is built to match a label rather than a patient, it can ignore the true cause, miss the wider clinical picture, and even create risk through contraindications or clashes with veterinary medications. Ashlie uses a case study to bring this to life: a dog with cold paws and low energy might not be the right candidate for a pre-made circulation tonic; but blood work can help guide decisions, and why slow, steady change is often the most honest path to lasting health. If you care about thoughtful, evidence aware natural care for animals, subscribe, share this with a fellow animal lover, and leave us a review. What’s the most confusing “holistic” claim you’ve seen on a pet product? Welcome Goodbye

  4. 20 Aug

    Fruit In The Canine Carnivore Diet

    Fruit feels like the safest “health boost” you can add to a dog’s bowl, but a carnivore body plays by different rules. Host Leslie walks through when fruit can be appropriate in canine nutrition, why it should stay firmly in the “small extra” category, and how a simple guideline like keeping fruit to 5% of the daily diet can protect long-term health.  Leslie also explains why vegetables are usually a more biologically appropriate choice than fruit for dogs, and why seasonality matters. Safety is not just about sugar, so we cover common hazards and toxicities too: why grapes and dried grape products (raisins, sultanas, currants) should be kept away, how stones and pits can create choking or blockage risks, and what the real story is with apple seeds and cyanide when you look at dose. If you want calmer, clearer guidance on fruit feeding for dogs, a biological diet, and smarter “extras”, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. Welcome Goodbye

  5. 17 Aug

    Understanding Inflammation in Dogs and Horses

    Swelling can look simple, but it is often the start of a much bigger story. Host Leslie discusses what inflammation really means in an animal’s body, using clear signs you can spot at home: redness from increased blood flow, heat from chemical activity, swelling from fluid leakage, and pain from pressure on nerves. From the first “something isn’t right” moment, we keep circling back to the question that changes everything: what tissue is injured, and what is the body trying to protect? Leslie also 'zooms' out into the possible causes behind inflammation in dogs and horses, including overuse, muscle fatigue, overstretch and strain, ligament and tendon involvement, and the possibility of early arthritis after long-term dysfunction. What does “chronic inflammation” really mean and why is a veterinary diagnosis, plus imaging like x-rays or ultrasound, can make rehab safer and more realistic. Pain management matters, but so does understanding how long healing can take and what outcomes are actually achievable. If this helped you think differently about injury recovery, please subscribe, and share it with a friend. What signs of inflammation are you noticing in your dog or horse right now? Welcome Goodbye

  6. 13 Aug

    Long Live The Carrot

    Carrots get judged on one thing: sugar. But when you zoom out to equine digestion and equine nutrition, a raw carrot looks far less like a “naughty treat” and far more like a practical, whole-food add-on that your horse is built to handle. Host Leslie talks honestly about why the old warning that carrots are too high in sugar keeps coming back, and why that claim often ignores what matters most for horse gut health: fibre structure, microbial balance, and steady energy. Leslie breaks down what makes the humble carrot useful, starting with beta-carotene and how the horse’s body converts it into active vitamin A. Then we tackle the “carrots and sugar” question head-on: carrots are relatively low glycaemic when fed raw, with sugars released slowly through chewing, and beta-carotene may support insulin sensitivity when the overall diet is cleaned up. If you have ever wondered whether you should swap processed horse treats for something simpler, this is your nudge to think of the horse like a herbivore again. Subscribe, share the episode with a horse friend, and then tell us: are carrots a staple in your treat bucket? Welcome Goodbye

  7. 10 Aug

    How High Fibre Feeding Reduces Abnormal Oral Behaviours In Horses

    Cribbing, windsucking, wood chewing, bedding eating, these are not just “bad habits”. We’re looking at abnormal oral behaviours in horses as welfare signals, and asking the harder question: what is the horse trying to solve when we remove grazing, fibre, and normal social living? Host Leslie talks through modern research showing how diet changes can shift behaviour for better equine welfare. When horses move from low fibre, high concentrate feeding towards high forage, higher fibre roughage, more grazing time, and smaller concentrate meals, the frequency of oral stereotypies can drop dramatically, with some studies reporting reductions of around 70%. We also unpack the biology behind it, including cortisol (stress), ghrelin (hunger), and leptin (satiety), and why a forage-first approach can support calmer behaviour alongside better digestive health. Leslie gets practical about equine management: environmental enrichment, free-choice hay, prolonged turnout, herd-style social contact, and why prevention from weaning onwards beats trying to “stop” a behaviour once it’s entrenched. If you care about equine welfare, equine nutrition, and evidence-led horse care, hit subscribe, share this with a fellow horse owner. Welcome Goodbye

  8. 5 Aug

    Are Your Dogs Muscles Over Exercised?

    Your dog might be “keeping up” on a walk while their body is quietly paying the price. Host Leslie takes a hard look at what happens when small dogs are asked to move at a human pace, racking up far more steps per kilometre and risking muscle fatigue that can snowball into long-term joint wear and tear. If you have ever wondered why your dog slows down, overheats, or looks stiff after what seemed like a normal stroll, this conversation is designed to change how you perceive and plan dog exercise. We finish with practical, realistic tips you can use immediately: check stride demands on small dogs, build in rests, consider carrying for part of the route, watch for overheating, and think about water stops. If you care about canine joint health, injury prevention, and keeping your dog moving comfortably into old age, you’ll get clear takeaways here.  Welcome Goodbye

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The Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum (ANME) is where the true biological form of each animal's health is at the forefront of our discussions to support them throughout every stage of their life. The college specialises in short and professional courses in clinical naturopathic studies for animals within the subjects of biology, nutrition, herbal medicine, myotherapies, anatomy and physiology.Our passion and driving force has always been to help humans to help animals, if you share this passion too, we are here to help you to achieve your goals.  LEARN. EVOLE. ENRICH.

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    Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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