How Integrative Veterinary Medicine Helps Dogs Age Better | Dr. Tejinder Sodhi

What does it really mean to care for the whole dog?In this episode of Short Leash, Dr. Sue Howell and Kay Stewart explore how movement, cognition, nutrition, pain, and healthy aging are connected.They first break down new research on canine rehabilitation, physical activity and cognitive health, and TCVM food therapy.Then, integrative veterinarian Dr. Tejinder Sodhi joins the conversation to discuss Ayurveda, acupuncture, chiropractic care, rehabilitation, nutrition, hydrotherapy, and how these approaches can work alongside conventional veterinary medicine.A major theme of the episode: there is rarely one treatment, food, or modality that works for every dog. Supporting long-term health means looking at the individual dog and taking a multimodal, proactive approach.IN THIS EPISODE• Canine rehabilitation and healthy aging• Movement and cognitive health• TCVM food therapy• Ayurveda and individualized nutrition• Acupuncture, chiropractic care, and hydrotherapy• Preserving mobility and muscle• Integrative + conventional veterinary care• Prevention and early interventionABOUT DR. TEJINDER SODHILearn more:https://ayushprofessional.com/pages/dr-tejinder-sodhiSHORT LEASH #184https://shortleash.co/issues/the-short-leash-184-september-1-3ARTICLES DISCUSSEDEffects of a structured rehabilitation program on joint range of motion and limb circumference in dogshttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2026.1836746/fullCan an Active Lifestyle Help Keep Your Dog’s Mind Sharp?https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2026.1833531/fullTCVM Food Therapy Can Open New Doors for Patient Carehttps://ivcjournal.com/tcvm-food-therapy-can-open-new-doors-for-patient-care/Subscribe to Short Leash:https://shortleash.co