Bloom Dog Wellness

11/11/2026

Happy Veterans Day from Bloom Dog Wellness. I’m grateful for all who have served, including the veterans in my own family—and the brave four-legged veterans who served alongside them. Thank you for your service.❤️🇺🇸

11/05/2026

In case you didn’t know. 🤨 It’s not prevention if the pest still has to bite your animal. Ticks can still transmit disease even with monthly flea and tick chemicals.

11/05/2026

Every bit of this!

It's OK to ask questions! Asking questions isn’t a sign of distrust, it's part of being your pet's advocate.

Our latest blog post breaks down how to evaluate any pet product, and the questions to ask your vet, with a free checklist you can take to your next appointment.

➡️ Read here: https://drjudymorgan.com/blogs/blog/is-it-really-safe-for-your-pet-informed-consent-and-how-to-evaluate-product-safety

11/03/2026

🤍 A Little Bedtime Routine That Made a Big Difference for Eli

During Eli's final year, when he began experiencing pancreatitis, I learned so much about supporting his digestive system beyond simply getting him through a flare.
Of all the things I incorporated into his care, one product became a VIP in our routine: Gastro Elm!

Once Eli was stable, I used Gastro Elm to soothe his irritated digestive tract. One of the first things I noticed was that his stools began to firm up instead of everything just rushing through like water.

But what made me appreciate it even more was our bedtime routine. Sometimes his tummy would start gurgling at night, and nausea often followed. When I began offering Gastro Elm as a little bedtime snack, those episodes stopped. He slept peacefully and woke up without nausea.

When you're caring for a senior dog with complicated health issues, those improvements aren't little at all. They're quality of life, and that's priceless. 🤍

Gastro Elm combines slippery elm, marshmallow root, milk thistle seed and dandelion root. When mixed with water or bone broth, its mucilage-rich herbs create a smooth, soothing gel that acts almost like an internal bandage, helping coat and comfort the digestive tract. It's a wonderful option to explore for digestive support beyond pancreatitis, including sensitive stomachs, intestinal irritation, IBD and ulcers.

I was so thankful for what I saw with Eli that I decided to carry Gastro Elm through Bloom Dog Wellness.

In my new blog, What Eli Taught Me About Pancreatitis — And Supporting the Dog After the Diagnosis, I share the other digestive support I used, including fresh food, digestive enzymes, omega-3s, and practical lessons from caring for him.

🐾 Read the blog and explore Gastro Elm through the link in our bio.

Knowledge is power. And when we know better, we do better. 🤍

09/25/2026

As we move into fall and the start of cold and flu season, Chaga is one of my favorite mushrooms to bring into the rotation. Chaga is rich in beta-glucans, polysaccharides and antioxidants that help support a healthy, balanced immune response while also providing broader support for cellular health, the gut and overall resilience. I especially love thinking about immune support before we need it—helping the body stay strong and adaptable as the seasons change.

I carry both Adored Beast Chaga and MycoDog Chaga if you’re looking for a single-mushroom extract. I also love MycoDog’s mushroom + adaptogen blends, especially Vitality for whole-body support and Breathe, which is one of my favorites for respiratory and lung support.

And Breathe feels especially fitting this time of year. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fall is associated with the Lung and Large Intestine, so this is a season when I naturally start thinking more about supporting the respiratory system, immune health, the gut and healthy elimination. It’s one of the reasons I love leaning into mushrooms and adaptogens as we transition from summer into fall.

09/24/2026

As we transition from summer into fall, I tend to see more dogs dealing with little inflammatory flare-ups—allergy symptoms, digestive upset, acid reflux, irritated stomachs, and even urinary or bladder irritation. Seasonal changes can be harder on the body than we sometimes realize, especially for dogs who already have sensitive systems.

One product I absolutely love having on hand during this time of year is Adored Beast Gut Soothe.

Gut Soothe combines soothing herbs like marshmallow root and slippery elm with ingredients that help support the mucosal lining of the GI tract. I reach for it with dogs dealing with reflux, loose stool, digestive irritation or inflammation, or an upset stomach, and I also love using it as part of a broader support plan for dogs experiencing UTIs or bladder irritation. The digestive and urinary tracts both rely on healthy, resilient mucosal barriers, so supporting those tissues can be an important piece of the puzzle.

You can mix Gut Soothe into food, but when a dog is actively having reflux or an irritated stomach, one of my favorite tricks is to mix their dose with a little water or bone broth to make a thin slurry and gently syringe it into the mouth.

I’ve used and recommended Gut Soothe for years, and it remains one of those products I think every pet parent should know about. It isn't about covering up symptoms or replacing appropriate veterinary care—it’s about giving irritated tissues some gentle support while you figure out why the inflammation is happening in the first place.

If your dog tends to struggle when the seasons change, Gut Soothe is definitely one I’d keep in the fridge.

And they make a special formula for cats, too! Feline Gut Soothe is one of my bestsellers and has helped so many cats—especially those who chronically vomit or even just have occasional bouts of vomiting and digestive upset. Cats are notorious for having vomiting brushed off as “just something cats do,” but frequent vomiting isn't something we should automatically consider normal. Feline Gut Soothe is a gentle way to help soothe and support an irritated GI tract and is another product I absolutely love having on hand.

09/21/2026

The seasons are beginning to shift, and this is one of my favorite times to take a closer look at what our dogs may need as we head into fall and winter.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season is associated with different organ systems. Summer is connected with the Heart and Small Intestine, while fall is associated with the Lungs and Large Intestine — making this a beautiful time to think about supporting respiratory health, lung function, digestion and elimination as we transition into cooler, drier weather.

I hope to share some of my favorite foods, herbs, and supplements that we can use to support our dogs naturally as the seasons change.

And I especially want to talk about our senior dogs. ❤️ Seasonal transitions and colder weather can sometimes be harder on older bodies, and being proactive about supporting them before winter arrives can make a difference.

If you’d like some help looking at your individual dog and figuring out what support may be appropriate heading into fall and winter, I’m always happy to help through a consultation.

Here’s to supporting their bodies through every season. 🍂🐾

09/20/2026

The data is there, so why are veterinarians and veterinary cardiologists STILL telling pet parents to feed grain-inclusive diets to prevent heart disease?!

It’s exhausting that we’re still having conversations with that parents about the misinformation they continue to receive. Do your research and empower yourself so that you have the knowledge and the confidence to speak to veterinary professionals and advocate for your dog.

Just know when you are feeding a food that has fillers whether they are grains or legumes, those fillers are lowering the volume of meat and amino acids needed to maintain stable heart health. However this conversation is much bigger than just grain-free or grain-inclusive foods.

And if your dog is predisposed to heart disease, there are so many things you can do that’s backed by science to support your animal and hopefully prolong or possibly prevent heart problems from happening.

🚨 A HUGE NEW STUDY IS CHALLENGING WHAT PET PARENTS HAVE BEEN TOLD ABOUT GRAIN-FREE DOG FOOD.

A 2026 Veterinary Medicine and Science study analyzed Dog Aging Project data from 47,000+ dogs and found grain-free diets were NOT associated with increased odds of developing new heart problems.

🤯 More than HALF of owners who reported feeding grain-free were WRONG when researchers checked the ingredients. Foods that sounded grain-free actually contained rice, corn, wheat, barley or oats.

Researchers also followed 7,113 dogs for two years. Dogs that switched to grain-free had FEWER newly reported heart diagnoses than dogs that never ate grain-free, while dogs consistently eating grain-free showed no significant difference.

Both grain-free AND grain-containing foods can contribute to nutritional DCM. So can poorly formulated raw and homemade diets.

Peas, lentils and potatoes aren’t inherently “bad,” and adding grains does NOT magically make food cardioprotective—there’s ZERO taurine in grains!

The bigger question is whether the finished food provides enough bioavailable protein and essential amino acids for the dog eating it.

And here’s the overlooked problem: AAFCO “all life stages” foods meet nutrient requirements for growth and reproduction, but adult dogs often need far fewer calories than growing puppies.

So owners feed less to prevent obesity. But when you cut food, you don’t just cut calories—you cut protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals too.

A food can meet AAFCO requirements on paper, yet a lower-calorie dog eating less receives less of EVERY nutrient, not to mention some dogs genetically don’t make enough taurine for heart health.

🐕 The question isn’t “grain-free or grain-inclusive?”

It’s: Is THIS dog getting enough protein, essential amino acids and other critical nutrients for the calories they actually consume? That’s the nutritional DCM conversation we should be having.

Calories change. Nutrient needs don’t.

09/14/2026

🐶 ANOTHER NEW LIBRELA PAPER PET PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT:

A scientist sent me a brand-new peer-reviewed paper this morning examining a possible biological explanation for some adverse events reported after Librela.

Librela reduces arthritis pain by blocking NGF (nerve growth factor). But NGF does more than transmit pain—it also supports sensory nerves involved in bone and joint health, nervous-system function and bladder control.

🦴 THE POSSIBLE “DUAL-HIT”

Reducing pain may increase weight bearing on an already damaged joint, while blocking NGF may alter sensory pathways involved in how bone responds to stress. The authors propose this as one possible explanation for reports of rapid joint deterioration, fractures and ligament ruptures.

Research also suggests sensory nerves participate in bone repair and regeneration. Loss of sensory innervation or disruption of TrkA signaling has impaired aspects of fracture healing in experimental studies.

🧠🚽 Post-marketing reports have also included ataxia, weakness/paresis, lethargy, behavioral changes/disorientation, impaired consciousness, seizures and urinary problems. Because NGF has roles in neurological and bladder pathways, the authors suggest these effects warrant further investigation. Although this paper does not prove Librela causes these problems, it proposes biologically plausible mechanisms and emphasizes that direct evidence in Librela-treated dogs is still lacking.

Blocking NGF may affect more than pain. We need long-term research to understand those effects—and, in the meantime, informed consent matters when veterinarians prescribe this drug. Proactive pet parents avoid using it; find a qualified veterinary rehabilitation specialist with many other tools in their toolbox at American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (www.vsmr.org), American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (www.rehabvets.org), or Canine Rehabilitation Institute (www.caninerehabinstitute.com).

08/10/2026

Vida relaxing after her weekly acupuncture, chiropractic, and laser treatment. 🥹🩷

As our dogs age, they often need more support, not less.

Their bodies are changing. Arthritis may creep in. Mobility can change. Chronic disease may show up. Things simply don’t work as efficiently as they once did. And I’ve always believed this is the time to pour into them even more.

I choose to do maintenance with my dogs—not just because I want to keep them around as long as possible, but because I want them to feel good while they’re here.

At almost 17 years old, Vida still runs around, gets excited, has fun, and genuinely enjoys her life. There is no greater joy than watching your senior dog feel good enough to act young again.

I believe so much of that comes from the foundation we’ve built over the years—the food I feed her, the supplements and herbs I use to support her body, and finding the modalities that her body responds to best.

My best advice? Start early. Make good nutrition the foundation and support the body as a whole. Don’t wait until they’re seniors to make changes. The earlier we build that foundation, the more resilient they may be as they age—and the better their golden years can be. I’ve seen the difference with my own dogs, and it’s why I’ll never stop talking about it.

My senior dogs are one of the reasons I started the Bloom Dog Wellness online store. I wanted to create a trusted little online apothecary where pet parents could find supplements and products that truly support dogs at every stage of life, and especially as they age.

If you haven’t checked out my online store yet, go take a look! (Link in bio) And if you’re overwhelmed trying to figure out what your dog needs, reach out. We can schedule a consult and deep dive into your dog and how to best support them.

Let me just say, I’m so grateful for the wonderful ladies at Bonded Hearts Veterinary Care for always taking such good care of my dogs and helping me support them through this stage of life. I’m especially thankful for the love and care they pour into my little girl. 🥰

The goal isn’t just more years. It’s more good years.✨