A.N.M.E Podcast
The Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum (ANME) is where the true biological form of each animal's health is at the forefront of our discussions to support them throughout every stage of their life.
The college specialises in short and professional courses in clinical naturopathic studies for animals within the subjects of biology, nutrition, herbal medicine, myotherapies, anatomy and physiology.
Our passion and driving force has always been to help humans to help animals, if you share this passion too, we are here to help you to achieve your goals.
LEARN. EVOLE. ENRICH.
Episodes
23 episodes
Horse Biological Nutrition Basics
If you have ever wondered why one horse thrives on simple forage while another seems to struggle on the “same” feed, the answer often sits in basic equine biology. Host Leslie walks through the basics of equine nutrition ...
Canine Muscles Maketh Movement - Thou Shall Massage Muscles
Dog massage gets talked about like it’s a luxury, but we see it as practical bodywork with real, measurable outcomes. Host Leslie answers one of the most common questions we receive: "What are the benefits of canine ma...
How To Spot Reliable Pet Nutrition Information Online
The internet can make you feel informed and completely lost at the same time, especially when you are trying to make the right call for your dog, cat, or horse. Host Ashlie tackles a listener question we hear everywhere: <...
Why Equine Nutrition Should Start With Pasture
If you’ve ever wondered why a horse can look “well fed” yet still seem off, the answer often starts in the pasture. Host Leslie takes it back to basics with a clear introduction to pasture for horses, explaining why grazing is not just a lifest...
Your Dog Is Not A Tiny Horse, So Don't Make Them Stand Too Long
Your dog standing patiently beside you can look like perfect manners, but biologically it can be a slow grind of muscle effort. Host Leslie unpacks a simple idea with big welfare implications: dogs do not have a stay apparatus, so “just standin...
Most Modern Horse Breeds Are Linked To These Five Types
Five horse types sit behind an astonishing number of modern breeds and once you understand them, you start seeing horses differently. Come along for the ride as host Leslie walks through the big picture categories that shape equine size, moveme...
The Doctrine Of Herbal Signatures Used By Ancient Herbalists
A plant can look like a clue, and for thousands of years that was enough to start a line of medical thinking. Host Ashlie holds a spotlight over the doctrine of signatures, the old herbal idea that shape, colour, texture, scent and even where a...
What If Modern Dog Food Creates Modern Disease?
Your dog’s dinner might be doing far more than filling a belly. Host Leslie discusses why modern commercial dog food can look “complete” on the label, yet still fall short biologically, especially once you factor in shelf life, heavy processing...
Your Horse’s Gut Still Lives On Ancient Grasslands
Your horse’s feeding instincts are not a quirky habit; they are a blueprint written by millions of years grazing on tough grasslands. Host Leslie digs into the biological story of equine species-specific feeding, starting with the horse as a tr...
Essential Fatty Acids For Carnivores
Essential fatty acids get sold as a cure-all for pet allergies, itchy skin, arthritis, and even heart health, but the real story is more practical and more specific. Host Leslie takes a clear-eyed look at omega-3 and omega-6 for dogs and cats, ...
To Supplement, or Not to Supplement, THAT is the Question?
The horse supplement industry is loud, confident, and packed with promises but your horse’s body still runs on biology, not branding. We dig into the most important question owners and riders keep circling back to: do horses actually need suppl...
Your Super Cat Is 95.6% Tiger
Your living room does not contain a harmless fluffball. It contains a compact, highly specialised Tiny Tiger that never truly left the wild behind. Your host Ashlie embarks on an entertaining discussion of the domestic cat through...
Why Animal Naturopathic Principles Must Be Species Specific
“Natural” does not automatically mean safe, and “holistic” does not automatically mean whole. Your hosts Leslie and Ashlie dig into the naturopathic principles we believe should guide ethical, effective animal naturopathic medicine, and why tho...
Fruit In The Canine Carnivore Diet
Fruit feels like the safest “health boost” you can add to a dog’s bowl, but a carnivore body plays by different rules. Host Leslie walks through when fruit can be appropriate in canine nutrition, why it should stay firmly in the “small extra” c...
Understanding Inflammation in Dogs and Horses
Swelling can look simple, but it is often the start of a much bigger story. Host Leslie discusses what inflammation really means in an animal’s body, using clear signs you can spot at home: redness from increased blood flow, heat from chemical ...
Long Live The Carrot
Carrots get judged on one thing: sugar. But when you zoom out to equine digestion and equine nutrition, a raw carrot looks far less like a “naughty treat” and far more like a practical, whole-food add-on that your horse is built to handle. Host...
How High Fibre Feeding Reduces Abnormal Oral Behaviours In Horses
Cribbing, windsucking, wood chewing, bedding eating, these are not just “bad habits”. We’re looking at abnormal oral behaviours in horses as welfare signals, and asking the harder question: what is the horse trying to solve when we remove grazi...
Are Your Dogs Muscles Over Exercised?
Your dog might be “keeping up” on a walk while their body is quietly paying the price. Host Leslie takes a hard look at what happens when small dogs are asked to move at a human pace, racking up far more steps per kilometre and risking muscle f...
Dog Walks: Small Dogs, Small Legs
One glance down can change the whole walk: is your small dog strolling, or sprinting to survive your pace? We dig into why a human “quick walk” can push a little dog into an extended trot, how fatigue shows up as they start drifting...
What Is Herbal Medicine For Animals
“What is herbal medicine?” sounds like an easy question until you realise how slippery the word “herb” is. Hosts Leslie and Ashlie, start this discussion by pulling the definition apart, right through to the way people label the same plant as “...
The Pillars Of Animal Health
Your animal’s health often turns on the basics we overlook: how well they sleep, how they move, and what they eat. We start with the three pillars of animal health and make them practical for real homes and real routines. Sleep is more than “th...
Naturopathy Origins In Four Minutes
We take a brisk trip through the history and meaning of naturopathy, from its word roots to the people who helped shape modern practice. We also explain why animal naturopathy demands strict species-specific thinking and a focus on causes over ...