{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/699f3c25ed94f5e32654968c/6aeaca3df7e4924fb7cf80b5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"LIPS, BUTTHOLES, FEATHERS & FINGERNAILS: WHAT'S IN YOUR DOG’S KIBBLE?","description":"<p>Pet vaccines, titer testing, flea and tick medications, and dog and cat nutrition—holistic veterinarian Dr. Shawn Messonnier explains the questions he believes every pet owner should ask before the next vet visit.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Alix Mayer Show</em>, the author of <em>Too Many Shots</em> shares why he moved from conventional veterinary medicine toward an integrative approach focused on nutrition, preventive testing, and each animal’s health history and lifestyle.</p><p>Dr. Messonnier discusses his concerns about over-vaccination, his use of titer testing, and why rabies vaccination involves separate legal requirements. He also examines feline injection-site sarcomas, pet cancers, and the questions he recommends asking about flea and tick products.</p><p>Beyond vaccines, Alix and Dr. Messonnier explore pet food, supplements, dental care, unexplained lumps, heart murmurs, and senior-pet wellness. They close with a deeply personal topic for animal lovers: how to approach hospice, pain relief, second opinions, and end-of-life decisions with your veterinarian.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Pet vaccination schedules and unnecessary boosters</li><li>What vaccine titer testing measures and how he uses it in practice</li><li>Rabies vaccines, duration of protection, and legal requirements</li><li>Why age, health history, and lifestyle matter in vaccination decisions</li><li>Feline injection-site sarcomas and persistent lumps after injections</li><li>Flea and tick medications and adverse reactions</li><li>Dog and cat nutrition, food quality, and supplements</li><li>Bones, dental health, and the risk of broken teeth</li><li>Preventive bloodwork, urinalysis, and senior-pet checkups</li><li>Why he recommends investigating lumps and heart murmurs</li><li>Your pet’s emotional needs and making veterinary visits less stressful</li><li>Hospice care, quality of life, and difficult euthanasia decisions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Dr. Shawn Messonnier:</strong></p><p>Read <em>Too Many Shots</em> for his perspective on pet vaccination, titer testing, and individualized veterinary care.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsor:</strong></p><p>The Alix Mayer Show is sponsored by <strong>Mish International</strong>, gold and silver specialists since 1963.</p><p>When you need protection from monetary inflation and paper asset exposure, contact the trusted team at Mish International. You need gold. Physical gold.</p><p>Visit:<a href=\"https://mishinternational.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><u><a href=\"https://mishinternational.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mishinternational.com</a></u></p><p>Call: <strong>650-324-9110</strong> — Tell them Alix sent you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>► Subscribe to the podcast:</strong></p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></p><p><u><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alix-mayer-show/id1880123808\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alix-mayer-show/id1880123808</a></u></p><p><strong>Spotify</strong></p><p><u><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7w3hgQsnH4HYtfJsu018TJ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.spotify.com/show/7w3hgQsnH4HYtfJsu018TJ</a></u></p><p><strong>Connect / Support:</strong></p><p>Learn more about Free Now Foundation and its legal efforts surrounding medical freedom:</p><p><u><a href=\"https://freenowfoundation.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://freenowfoundation.org/</a></u></p><p>The views and opinions of guests do not necessarily reflect those of Alix Mayer or Free Now Foundation.</p><p>#PetVaccines #ShawnMessonnier #TiterTesting #HolisticVet #AlixMayerShow #PetHealth #TooManyShots</p>","author_name":"Free Now Foundation "}