Dr. Randy Pet Vet

Dr. Randy Pet Vet Dr. Randy Pet Vet posts weekly videos answering your questions about your pet's health! P.A.W.S. Dr. Aronson is a keynote speaker and lecturer.

Dr. Randy Aronson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 after being awarded the top honor of his class, the Leonard Pearson Prize. He completed a rotating internship at the small animal hospital in medicine and surgery 1981. Dr. Aronson started the Animal Care Center of Green Valley in 1984 and sold it to his partner in 2005. Veterinary Center, his cur

rent practice was started with his wife, Dr. Geren Thurston, in 2008 and employs thirty-two in staff and five veterinarians. In 2011 they won the American Animal Hospital Practice of the Year award and the Veterinary Economics Merit Hospital winner. Dr. Aronson utilizes an integrative approach to diagnostics and therapies, combining Western or allopathic medicine with holistic modalities. He completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society’s acupuncture course, numerous Chinese herbal courses, and many traditional Chinese medicine and nutrition programs. He is certified by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to perform physical therapy on cats and dogs. He utilizes food therapy, ozone, pulsed electromagnetic therapy, shock wave, therapeutic laser, and underwater treadmill to help attain health and wellness for his patients. Recently he has been speaking to the students of veterinary schools about utilizing integrative approaches in everyday veterinary medicine. He also enjoys educating pet parents on Wellness and Longevity.

06/30/2026

Medication has an important place in caring for our pets. It can relieve pain, treat infections, and even save lives.

But as an integrative veterinarian, I also look at what we can do to support the body before, alongside, and after medication.

That’s where nutrition becomes so important.

Every meal influences:
🥩 the nutrients available for tissue repair
🦠 the health of the gut microbiome
🔥 inflammatory processes
🛡️ immune function

When we nourish the body with high-quality, minimally processed, nutrient-dense foods, we’re not just feeding our pet, we’re helping create an internal environment that supports a long-term health.

Integrative medicine isn’t about choosing between medication and nutrition.

It’s about using every appropriate tool to help pets thrive.

Sometimes medication is exactly what’s needed.

And sometimes improving nutrition, reducing inflammation, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes can become an important part of the plan too.

💛 What changes have you noticed after improving your pet’s diet? Let’s talk in the comments.

06/26/2026

The skin wasn’t the problem.

For months, Sully’s body was trying to communicate through:
🐾 itching
🐾 redness
🐾 irritation
🐾 inflammation

And while many people focus only on treating these symptoms, we also focused on something deeper: Nutrition.

We worked with a truly natural diet (no synthetics) for Sully from a company Carna4, which provided essencial support for his body:
🥩 quality protein
🌿 nutrient-dense ingredients
🦠 support for the gut microbiome
🔥 fewer inflammatory inputs

Then amazing things can happen.

Not overnight. Not because food is a miracle.

But because the body finally has the building blocks it needs to repair, regulate, and heal.

That’s the power of nutrition.

💛 Have you ever noticed a difference in your pet after changing their diet?

Recurring ear infections in dogs are rarely random.Yeast and bacteria tend to overgrow when the ear environment becomes ...
06/23/2026

Recurring ear infections in dogs are rarely random.

Yeast and bacteria tend to overgrow when the ear environment becomes inflamed, moist, or imbalanced.

That’s why treating the infection alone often doesn’t stop the cycle.

From a holistic perspective, prevention means looking at the bigger picture:
• skin health
• allergies
• gut balance
• inflammation levels
• moisture in the ear canal

When the underlying triggers are addressed, many dogs stop getting infections over and over again.

Because the goal isn’t just clearing the ear today, it’s preventing the next infection.

👇 How often does your dog get ear infections?

06/22/2026

Healing isn’t something I do to a pet.

It’s something their body does.

My job is to help create the conditions in the cat’s or dog’s body that allow that process to happen.

That’s why nutrition is such a powerful tool.

Every meal provides the nutrients the body needs.

It can support:
🦠 the microbiome
🔥 inflammation regulation
🛡️ immune function
🌱 tissue repair

As an integrative veterinarian, I focus on supporting the body with what it needs to function at its best.

Share this with a pet parent who believes food matters.

06/19/2026

Cats are not small dogs. 🐈

And cat parents know it.

Cats have different needs.

Different biology.
Different behaviors.
Different nutritional requirements.
Different ways of communicating.

From nutrition and enrichment to handling and healthcare, a cat-centered approach can make a huge difference in their quality of life.

As veterinarians and pet professionals, understanding those differences helps us provide better care.

🐈 What’s one thing you wish more people understood about cats?

One thing I want pet parents to know:You don’t have to be perfect. Every day, I meet people who deeply love their pets ...
06/17/2026

One thing I want pet parents to know:
You don’t have to be perfect.

Every day, I meet people who deeply love their pets and are trying to make the best decisions they can.

They’ve followed advice.
They’ve bought supplements.
They’ve switched foods.
They’ve spent hours researching online.

And sometimes they still feel guilty.

Most pet parents are just overwhelmed.

🐾 Which one of these situations have you experienced?

06/14/2026

A natural diet for pets is simply an approach that prioritizes whole, nutrient-dense and less processed foods that aim to work with the body’s biology rather than against it.

The body uses nutrients to:
🌱 repair tissues
🛡️ support immunity
🔥 regulate inflammation
🦠 nourish the gut microbiome

Nutrition is one of the few health decisions we make for our pets every single day that impacts the most.

🐾 What does your pet currently eat?

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