Unleashed Curiosity: Dog & Cat Health, Nutrition & Vet Advice by Vital Pet Life · Episode 16 · April 21, 2026 · 47 min
What Your Vet Isn't Telling You About Dog Long-Term Care: Rehab, Teeth & Mobility With Dr. Paul Tonioli
Three habits that could make a real difference for your dog - but most pet parents are missing out on them. Dr. Paul Tonioli, founder of Antelope Animal Hospital, certified canine rehabilitation practitioner and orthopedic surgeon, shares three underappreciated pillars of long-term dog care that don't get enough attention. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Three pillars of proactive dog care 01:09 - Meet Dr. Paul Tonioli 05:46 - What is canine rehabilitation? 07:05 - The underwater treadmill explained 09:23 - What age should dogs start rehab? 12:19 - The 30-lb Chihuahua whose hip popped out 16:31 - Dental bacteria and your dog's heart and kidney health 18:00 - Dog who played fetch again after 5 years 39:51 - Why fetch is NOT real exercise 40:51 - Rehab myth busted in 12 seconds 42:17 - The car accident dog miracle Key Takeaways: 🐾 Fetch in the backyard does NOT count as real exercise 🦷 Dental bacteria can affect your dog's heart and kidney health 💪 Muscle strength can support joint health 🏊 Canine rehab is proactive care, not just post-surgery recovery 🔬 90% of a dog's tooth is under the gum line - x-rays are essential #caninerehabilitation #doghealth #petdentistry #dogcare #veterinarycare #dogmobility #pethealthtips #UnleashedCuriosity #vitalpetlife 💙 Connect with our guest, Dr. Paul Tonioli of Antelope Animal Hospital: 📧 [email protected] 📞 801-779-7970 ❤️ Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife ᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com You may also enjoy: 60-Second Ingredient Deep Dive with Dr. Amber, DVM - Krill https://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/60-second-ingredient-deep-dive-with-dr-amber-dvm-krill Music: "Life of Riley" by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0) Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected] . Thank you for tuning in! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.