Pet Health Junkies

Author: Jessica L. Fisher, Pam Roussell, & Janet Cesarini

As a pet parent, you face more challenges with your dogs and cats today than ever before in history.Whats the best food to feed?How do I prevent illness and help them live longer?Maybe you currently have a pet living with disease or behavioral issues and you need a different approach for success.Welcome to the pet health junkies podcast. Were so happy youre here!Pam Roussell is a holistic health practitioner specializing in holistic health for animals.Janet Cesarini is a healthy pet store owner and advocate for health through nutrition.Jessica Fisher is a pet parent coach and positive reinforcement dog trainer.Join us as we share our stories, experiences, and all that weve learned to change the way we think about raising our pets. Were breaking it all down and making it simple by sharing how we help pet parents just like you every day. Because when we know better, we can do better.
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CBD, Mushrooms, and Botanicals: Using Plant Medicine Thoughtfully for Dogs and Cats with Austin & Kat
Episode 29
Monday, 1 June, 2026

In this episode of Pet Health Junkies, we sit down with Austin & Kat to talk about one of the hottest (and most confusing) topics in pet wellness: how to use CBD, functional mushrooms, and other botanicals thoughtfully for dogs and cats. With so many products on the market promising calm, immune support, and longevity, it can be hard to know what’s legit, what’s marketing, and what actually fits your individual animal.We dig into how CBD really works in the endocannabinoid system, why full‑spectrum, well‑formulated products matter, and where mushrooms like reishi, turkey tail, lion’s mane, and cordyceps can support immune health, resilience, and aging. We also explore how smart botanical blends can complement diet and lifestyle changes instead of trying to replace them, and why “more” is not always better when it comes to dosing sensitive pets.Throughout the conversation, we come back to practical guardrails: how to read labels, questions to ask brands, red flags to avoid, and how to partner with an integrative or open‑minded vet when you’re bringing CBD or mushrooms into your pet’s plan. If you’ve been curious about plant medicine for your animals but don’t want to fall for hype or overwhelm their systems, this episode will help you slow down, zoom out, and use these tools with intention.