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
- Common Dog Exercise Mistakes Owners Make (And What to Do Instead)
- How to Keep Your Dog's Exercise Routine While Traveling
- Warm-Up Exercises Before a Dog Runs or Plays
- Is Wet Food Better for Hydration in Dogs? What the Moisture Numbers Actually Mean
- Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? A Vet Nutritionist's Field Guide
- Can Dogs Eat Avocado Safely? A Vet Nutritionist's Straight Answer
- Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato? What the Fiber Actually Does for Digestion
- Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? A Vet Nutritionist's Guide to Doing It Right
- Dog Park vs Structured Exercise for Your Dog
- Dog Treadmill vs Outdoor Walking: What Actually Builds a Healthier Dog
- Fetch vs. Structured Walks: Which Exercise Actually Serves Your Dog Better?
- Off-Leash Play vs. On-Leash Walks: Which One Actually Exercises Your Dog?
- Swimming vs Walking for an Arthritic Dog: How to Choose (and When to Do Both)
- Walking vs Running: Which Is Better for Your Dog
- How Long Should a Dog's Walk Be?
- When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog? A Vet's Pavement Test and Timing Rules
- Can Dogs Eat Bananas? A Vet Nutritionist's Honest Take
- Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? A Nutritionist's Honest Answer
- Can Dogs Eat Ham?
- Can Dogs Eat Turkey? A Vet Nutritionist's Guide to Safe Portions