We all know that a good workout can do wonders for our health, but the same is true for our pets.  Dr. Laurie McCauley joins us as  we uncover the myriad ways exercise benefits our furry family members, from their muscles to their minds.  We chat about  how to help  them  avoid injury and how to support and be proactive in with our pups health as they age. We also touch on the importance of the emerging field of energy medicine and its role in veterinary care.Dr. Laurie McCauley graduated from Colorado State School of Veterinary Medicine  where she spent six years in general practice, and quickly became a pioneer in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation. Dr. McCauley is an International lecturer and contributing author in many textbooks and journals. She was awarded the 2011 Iams AARV Award of Excellence in the Field of Rehabilitation and the 2015 AHVMA Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award.  She does locum work at the Louisiana School of Veterinary Medicine, stepping in as head of the Integrative Medicine Department several times a year.Useful Links- Website: https://www.optimumpetvitality.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimum.pet.vitality/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumPetVitalityYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkBnCS8-p0eGS6Qn34Km7LQText :1- 866 -949-0068 for her free ebook Top 5 exercises for geriatric dogsSupport the show If you are enjoying The Baroo Podcast you can now support the show by buying me a coffee. Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-podFollow The Baroo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopodcast/Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/ Pet parent question or story of canine companionship to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131. *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.