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
- Best Low-Impact Activities for Overweight Dogs
- How to Build a Consistent Daily Walking Routine
- How to Exercise a Three-Legged Dog
- How to Rebuild Muscle in a Senior Dog
- Is Swimming Safe for Senior Dogs? What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Why Is My Dog Stiff the Morning After Exercise?
- Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? What to Remove Before You Hand It Over
- How to Exercise a Dog With No Yard
- When Can a Dog Exercise Again After Being Spayed or Neutered?
- At-Home Physical Therapy for Dogs: What It Is and When You Need a Rehab Vet
- Is Swimming Good Exercise for Dogs? What the Water Actually Does to a Joint
- Core-Strengthening Exercises for Dogs: What Actually Builds a Stronger Trunk
- How Many Walks a Day Does a Dog Need?
- Dog Park vs. Structured Exercise: Which One Actually Protects Your Dog's Joints?
- Fetch vs. Structured Walks: Which Actually Serves a Dog's Joints Better?
- Passive Range-of-Motion Exercises for Dogs: A Vet-Guided How-To
- Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Your Dog's Joints?
- Dog Treadmill vs. Outdoor Walking: What Actually Protects the Joints
- Off-Leash Play vs On-Leash Walks: Which Actually Exercises Your Dog's Joints Better?
- Swimming vs Walking for an Arthritic Dog: What Actually Protects the Joint
- How Long Should a Dog's Walk Be?
- When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog? The Pavement Test Vets Actually Use
- Are Mushrooms Safe for Dogs? What Actually Determines the Risk
- Can Dogs Eat Avocado Safely? What the Fat, the Pit, and the Persin Actually Mean
- Can Dogs Eat Bananas? A Nutritionist's Honest Take on the Evidence
- Can Dogs Eat Bread? What the Evidence Says About Risk and Nutrition
- Can Dogs Eat Eggs? A Nutritionist's Honest Read on Raw, Cooked, and How Much
- Can Dogs Eat Ham? What the Sodium and Fat Actually Do
- Exercise Ideas for Toy and Small Breeds: A Joint-Smart Guide
- Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato? What the Evidence Actually Supports
- How to Change Food for a Senior Dog Without Wrecking Digestion