Justin W Shmalberg

Justin W Shmalberg,

Clinical Professor – Integrative And Mobility Medicine

Department: Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine
Business Phone: (352) 392-2235
Business Email: shmalberg@ufl.edu

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2011-2018,2020-2024
VEM5208 Integrative Medicine
2012-2024
VEM5876 Vet. Integrative Medicine Clerkship
2017
IDH2930 (Un)common read
2013-2017,2023-2024
VEM5225 Small An Clinic Nutri
2010-2012
VEM5741 Core Clk Small An Med
2011-2012
VEM5841 Senior Clk Sm An Med

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate
    American College of Veterinary Nutrition
  • Diplomate, Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (Canine)

Publications

2024
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Impact of a Novel Probiotic and Nutraceutical Supplement on Pruritic Dermatitis and the Gut Microbiota in Privately Owned Dogs.
Animals : an open access journal from MDPI. 14(3) [DOI] 10.3390/ani14030453. [PMID] 38338095.
2023
Inter- and intra-observer reliability of thoracic limb circumference measurement methods in sound dogs.
Frontiers in veterinary science. 10 [DOI] 10.3389/fvets.2023.1172033. [PMID] 37645672.
2023
The Use of Mefenoxam to Treat Cutaneous and Gastrointestinal Pythiosis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study.
Microorganisms. 11(7) [DOI] 10.3390/microorganisms11071726. [PMID] 37512898.
2022
Dietary enrichment of resistant starches or fibers differentially alter the feline fecal microbiome and metabolite profile.
Animal microbiome. 4(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s42523-022-00213-9. [PMID] 36471455.
2022
Evaluation of the efficacy of a cannabidiol and cannabidiolic acid rich hemp extract for pain in dogs following a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.
Frontiers in veterinary science. 9 [DOI] 10.3389/fvets.2022.1036056. [PMID] 36686184.
2022
Longitudinal fecal microbiome and metabolite data demonstrate rapid shifts and subsequent stabilization after an abrupt dietary change in healthy adult dogs.
Animal microbiome. 4(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s42523-022-00194-9. [PMID] 35915514.
2022
Roles of plant-based ingredients and phytonutrients in canine nutrition and health.
Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition. 106(3):586-613 [DOI] 10.1111/jpn.13626. [PMID] 34495560.
2021
Apparent total tract nutrient digestibility and metabolizable energy estimation in commercial fresh and extruded dry kibble dog foods.
Translational animal science. 5(3) [DOI] 10.1093/tas/txab071. [PMID] 34278234.
2021
Common Uses and Adverse Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in a Cohort of Small Animal Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of 2,792 Treatment Sessions.
Frontiers in veterinary science. 8 [DOI] 10.3389/fvets.2021.764002. [PMID] 34938793.
2021
Heterogeneity of gut microbial responses in healthy household dogs transitioning from an extruded to a mildly cooked diet.
PeerJ. 9 [DOI] 10.7717/peerj.11648. [PMID] 34249503.
2021
Survey of Integrative Veterinary Medicine Training in AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Colleges.
Journal of veterinary medical education. 48(3):289-294 [DOI] 10.3138/jvme.2019-0067. [PMID] 32163018.
2021
The microbiota of healthy dogs demonstrates individualized responses to synbiotic supplementation in a randomized controlled trial.
Animal microbiome. 3(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s42523-021-00098-0. [PMID] 33971985.
2020
Characterization of gut microbiomes of household pets in the United States using a direct-to-consumer approach.
PloS one. 15(2) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0227289. [PMID] 32078625.
2020
Effects of laser power, wavelength, coat length, and coat color on tissue penetration using photobiomodulation in healthy dogs.
Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche veterinaire. 84(2):131-137 [PMID] 32255908.
2020
Severe meningoencephalitis secondary to calvarial invasion of Lagenidium giganteum forma caninum in a dog.
Open veterinary journal. 10(1):31-38 [DOI] 10.4314/ovj.v10i1.6. [PMID] 32426254.
2019
A Randomized Double Blinded Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of a Probiotic or Metronidazole for Acute Canine Diarrhea.
Frontiers in veterinary science. 6 [DOI] 10.3389/fvets.2019.00163. [PMID] 31275948.
2019
Biomechanical comparison of a modified three-loop pulley technique and a three-level self-locking technique for repair of patellar tendon rupture in dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 80(4):335-341 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.80.4.335. [PMID] 30919675.
2019
Canine and Feline Patients Referred Exclusively for Acupuncture and Herbs: A Two-Year Retrospective Analysis.
Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies. 12(5):160-165 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jams.2019.04.002. [PMID] 31028973.
2019
Comparison of pentobarbital-phenytoin alone vs propofol prior to pentobarbital-phenytoin for euthanasia in 436 client-owned dogs.
Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001). 29(2):161-165 [DOI] 10.1111/vec.12813. [PMID] 30767356.
2019
Correction of Excessive Tibial Plateau Angle and Limb Shortening in a Juvenile Dog Using a Hinged Circular Fixator Construct and Distraction Osteogenesis.
Case reports in veterinary medicine. 2019 [DOI] 10.1155/2019/1439237. [PMID] 31827971.
2019
Cytologic identification of fungal arthritis in a Labrador Retriever with disseminated Talaromyces helicus infection.
Veterinary clinical pathology. 48(3):449-454 [DOI] 10.1111/vcp.12777. [PMID] 31512276.
2019
Horses Referred to a Teaching Hospital Exclusively for Acupuncture and Herbs: A Three-Year Retrospective Analysis.
Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies. 12(5):145-150 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jams.2018.09.001. [PMID] 30267793.
2019
Internet Survey of Participant Demographics and Risk Factors for Injury in Flyball Dogs.
Frontiers in veterinary science. 6 [DOI] 10.3389/fvets.2019.00391. [PMID] 31799280.
2019
Measurement of 3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid and 11-keto-beta-boswellic acid in Boswellia serrata Supplements Administered to Dogs.
BMC veterinary research. 15(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s12917-019-2021-7. [PMID] 31370899.
2018
Novel treatment using topical malachite green for nasal phaeohyphomycosis caused by a new Cladophialophora species in a cat.
JFMS open reports. 4(1) [DOI] 10.1177/2055116918771767. [PMID] 29854413.
2018
Surgical repair of a proximal patellar tendon avulsion in a dog utilizing triple patellar bone tunnels and modified tendon repair technique.
Open veterinary journal. 8(3):256-264 [DOI] 10.4314/ovj.v8i3.5. [PMID] 30148078.
2017
Comparison of Point Placement by Veterinary Professionals with Different Levels of Acupuncture Training in a Canine Cadaver Model.
Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies. 10(5):360-370 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jams.2017.08.002. [PMID] 29078972.
2017
Use of a non-invasive surgical skin closure device in dogs following dorsolateral hemilaminectomy.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne. 58(6):604-606 [PMID] 28588334.
2016
EPINEPHRINE OR GV-26 ELECTRICAL STIMULATION REDUCES INHALANT ANESTHESTIC RECOVERY TIME IN COMMON SNAPPING TURTLES (CHELYDRA SERPENTINA).
Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. 47(2):501-7 [DOI] 10.1638/2015-0264.1. [PMID] 27468022.
2016
Integrative veterinary medical education and consensus guidelines for an integrative veterinary medicine curriculum within veterinary colleges.
Open veterinary journal. 6(1):44-56 [PMID] 27200270.
2016
Obesity, Exercise and Orthopedic Disease.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 46(5):831-41 [DOI] 10.1016/j.cvsm.2016.04.006. [PMID] 27289253.
2015
A Retrospective Analysis of 5,195 Patient Treatment Sessions in an Integrative Veterinary Medicine Service: Patient Characteristics, Presenting Complaints, and Therapeutic Interventions.
Veterinary medicine international. 2015 [DOI] 10.1155/2015/983621. [PMID] 26798552.
2015
Rectal temperature changes and oxygen toxicity in dogs treated in a monoplace chamber.
Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc. 42(1):95-102 [PMID] 26094309.
2014
Nutrition for working and service dogs.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 44(4):719-40, vi [DOI] 10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.03.008. [PMID] 24951343.
2013
Nutrient and metal analyses of Chinese herbal products marketed for veterinary use.
Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition. 97(2):305-14 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2011.01271.x. [PMID] 22289051.
2011
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for treating horses.
Compendium (Yardley, PA). 33(5):E1-11 [PMID] 23705162.
2009
Equine Acupuncture Research: An Update
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 29(9):698-709 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.07.018.
2009
The Clinical Application of Equine Acupuncture
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 29(8):645-652 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.07.010.

Grants

Jul 2021 ACTIVE
Development of regional anesthesia techniques to treat chronic painful conditions of the stifle and elbow in dogs canine cadaveric study
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: AMER KENNEL CLUB CANINE HLTH FOU
Feb 2021 ACTIVE
Intradermal immunotherapy with a heat-killed actinomycetales bacterin preparation as adjunctive treatment for canine pythiosis: a multicentric, randomized, controlled, clinical trial
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: AMER COL OF VET DERMATOLOGY
Jun 2019 – Jun 2021
Effects of an industrial hemp based nutraceutical on post-operative TPLO pain
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: ELLEVET SCIENCES
Nov 2016 – May 2018
Clinical Efficacy of Probiotics for Acute Canine Diarrhea
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: VITAL PLANET
Dec 2015 – Jun 2017
Canine oomycosis: development of novel diagnostics and integrative treatments
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UF FOUNDATION
Feb 2014 – Dec 2023
The efficacy of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine on survival and quality of life in dogs with multicentric lymphoma receiving CHOP chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UF FOUNDATION via AMER HOLISTIC VETERINARY MED FOU

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
2008 · University of Wisconsin, Madison

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 392-2235
Emails:
Business:
shmalberg@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100123
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
2015 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608