My cat recently had 17 teeth extracted. I know what you’re thinking - WOW, how did you let it get that bad?! Well, I did and I didn’t. Romeo has resorptive disease and we’ve been doing dental cleanings regularly his whole life. This past year, he developed hyperthyroidism and we had to get his thyroid levels back to normal before he could be put under anesthesia for a dental cleaning. Once we got his thyroid levels back to normal, I scheduled his cleaning and we were expecting extractions. I w...

When I say that many "big pet food" companies use poor quality ingredients, THIS is what I mean: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/aafcos-new-common-food-index/ In today's episode, you'll learn what a "common food" is and WHY you need to be on the lookout for these ingredients in your pet food. Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com/product-category/holistic-pet-health-nutrition/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thep...

I've called the pet food world "The Wild West" before but you may not have known quite why I feel this way. We know "The Wild West" to be a relatively lawless place where people did what they wanted and not much regulation was happening. That's exactly how I see Big Pet Food. Much of what I know about pet food I learned from Susan Thixton and her blog Truth About Pet Food. Susan joins me today to let you in on the secrets that Big Pet Food doesn't want you to know about! Find Susan'...

We are receiving more and more information about the negative effects of traditional spay and neuter procedures on dogs, especially when they are done very early in life. In today's episode, we'll cover - WHY traditional spay and neuter may not be appropriate for every dog - WHAT the risks are - OPTIONS for alternatives to traditional spay and neuter procedures I also understand that we don't all have the luxury of deciding this for our dogs, so we'll talk about what to do in this case as well...

Learn more and help Mission K9 Rescue: https://missionk9rescue.org/ I have the utmost respect for our military and working dogs. They are trained to do some really incredible - and undeniably brave - things. It's sad to think about what fate awaits them after service. Some dogs are lucky, others are not. Bob Bryant from Mission K9 Rescue joins me today to talk about the work they do to help rehabilitate these dogs after bringing them home safely. If you're like me, you'll want...

2 more dog foods were found to contain dog DNA, what's the deal with feeding rice to dogs, and is rosemary essential oil causing seizures? We'll tackle all of this in today's episode. Links for articles discussed: Dog DNA found in 2 more pet foods https://truthaboutpetfood.com/dog-dna-found-in-2-dog-foods Dr Cathy Alinovi FB post https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=716465563817437&set=a.540012518129410 4Legger blog on Rosemary: https://www.4-legger.com/blogs/fetch-the-dog-blog/does-...

Pet supplements, like human supplements, are abundant and confusing. The market is saturated and we often seek out guidance on which ones to choose and why. When I see a company doing things right, I have to talk about it. For a long time, I scrolled past the ads for Poli Pet Products because I thought it was just another supplement company, but I decided to take a deeper dive and I think they are filling a void in the market. "But Jessica, how could the market be so saturated, and yet they a...

I am so stinking proud of a client I've been working with to help her dog who has food sensitivities that I wanted to talk to you about her dogs case. At only 2 1/2 years old, she was already being told by her veterinarian that they had no other options for her dog. She asked me for help and through some very emotionally and yes, even physically, difficult work over the past few months, we've successfully gotten her dog through a rotation and elimination diet and the dreaded yeast die...

Whether you're new to raw feeding, or even if you've been raw feeding for a long time, there are some misconceptions and down-right untruths floating around the internet and social media. This makes us question ourselves, wonder if we're doing the best for our pets, and in some cases keep us from taking the leap to feeding a fresh food diet. Kay Stewart is a Registered Veterinary Technician, Certified Canine Nutritionist, and lead researcher for Feed Real Institute. Kay helps us brea...

Providing our pets a good life is all any pet parent really wants, and to do that we feed the best food and prevent unnecessary exposures to toxins. But there's one more thing that (almost) no one is talking about that we should be doing and it takes very little effort . . . What is that one thing? We'll talk all about it in today's episode. Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com/product-category/holistic-pet-health-nutrition/ 💜 Follow Jessica on...

Your mental health is obviously a very important part of your life, but have you thought about how it affects your dog? Karoline May, the founder of Dog Mom Mentality, joins me today to share her journey as a mental health advocate and dog mom. Her dog, Layla, is the inspiration for all of it and I'm here for it. She is also giving YOU 10% off of her custom dog mom mentality journal by using the code PPR10 on her website: https://dogmommentality.com/ Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic H...

Did you know that the number one reason cats are relinquished to shelters is for litter box problems? Did you also know that many of these cases could be very simply resolved? In today's episode, we talk about the #1 thing you can do to correct litter box aversion, and we dive in to some detail on what to do after. Whether you are a seasoned cat parent, or you think you may adopt a cat in the future, this episode has LOADS of great advice for litter boxes! Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holi...

Pet sitting, dog training, getting a new cat, kids and pets, homeopathy, being a podcast host .... what DIDN'T we talk about?! Isabel Alvarez Arata, the host of the podcast Covered In Pet Hair, joins me today and we talk about so much! I didn't know that we had so much in common, so I know you're going to LOVE listening in on our chat today. When you're done, make sure to check out Covered In Pet Hair on your podcast app! Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://...

The raw feeding / fresh feeding pet community was presented with new information a couple of weeks ago regarding the food processing procedure known as HPP (high-pressure processing). This new information has led me, and many others so far, to adjust our thinking regarding use of this procedure which is becoming more and more common. There are some really good findings in this set of data, but there are still some things to be concerned with, which we'll talk about in today's episode. Links: ...

Y'all know how much I love adding raw goat's milk into my dogs' diet and that I suggest it for most, if not all of my client's dogs and cats. Today's guest is the person I credit my love of raw goat's milk to, and we chat about why it's such a superfood for all mammals. Who is this superhuman? None other than Billy Hoekman! I was thrilled to get to catch up with him for this chat and bring you some out-of-this-world information to help your pets. You'll learn: - why raw goats milk is...

We always want to do the best we can to help our pets, but it can be even more critical as our dogs (and cats) enter their senior years. My dog Kimberly is 9 years old and I want to do everything possible to support her so that she can thrive and live a healthy, happy life with the best quality possible. But how do we do that? In today's episode, I'll introduce you to 2 tests that I chose to use for my dog to give me some guidance on how to best support her moving forward and how I'm using th...

The topic of having kids is a bit controversial, and very vulnerable, which is why I never thought I’d be the one sharing my journey to a kid-free life. Today’s guest opened up about her own journey to being kid-free, which gave me the courage to do so as well. Whether you have kids or not, there is something thought-provoking in today’s episode for you. I want to introduce you to Rachel Fusaro. She’s a professional dog mom and shares tips on how to train and feed your dogs better. I’ve been ...

We are quickly approaching flea and tick season, so now is the time to put a plan in place to naturally remain flea free! In today's episode, we'll cover: - The life cycle of a flea - Why you want to avoid traditional flea and tick "meds" - What to do if you find fleas on your pet - The #1 BEST way to naturally keep your pet flea free I hope this can you and your pets this year and every year to come! Links: Dr. Becker's blog: https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/flea-season animalEO: https://anim...

Erin Scott is the host of the Believe In Dog podcast and co-host of The Alternative Dog Moms podcast. Her unique spin on stories of dogs and their humans gives us all the feels and I'm here for it. If ever you need a reminder of just how incredible dogs are, and how they change the world through us, Erin has a full lineup of shows for you. Get Erin's Dog Health Journal bundle here: https://www.hugsandbellyrubs.com/doghealthjournal Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https...

It's true, not all dog trainers are created equally, and I'm proud to be a positive reinforcement trainer. There are reasons why I choose positive reinforcement training, and even with the emerging "balanced training" trainers, I still choose positive reinforcement. If you're looking for dog training, this is something you'll want to know about in order to choose a trainer that resonates best with you. Today, I'll explain what balanced training is, and why I still choose positi...

We adopted our dog, Kimberly, from Dog Rescue Without Borders over 6 years ago now. Meeting Elsa and volunteering to help with the rescue helped to remind me just how much we all need reminders of what life is like for those who rescue. In today's episode, Elsa tells us about how DRWB started, how they operate to continue helping dogs in need, and how you can help. Yes, YOU! Regardless of where you live, you can help these dogs too. Learn more and check out the dogs for adoption through DRWB ...

I have had many people contacting me lately about dog training for dogs that have small children in the home. For some reason, people seem to think that dogs should allow children to do whatever they want to them. If you can't already tell, this has me quite upset and it has been heavy on my heart so I needed to get it off of my chest. In this episode, I give the honest truth of the matter, regardless of how people may take it. I also give you a list of appropriate interactions to teach your c...

We've talked about some things that are popular in traditional veterinary medicine that should be avoided. Still, today's guest has some insight into a different danger that we all need to be aware of before taking our pet to the veterinarian's office. Dr. Josie Beug joins me today to discuss a crisis in veterinary medicine, and it may even be something that you've experienced with your pet. Plus, if you're like me, having to make a trip to the emergency room with my pet is one of my ...

The food and treats that we feed our pets matter… but it’s more than just feeding fresh foods, we also need to be aware of the SOURCING of those foods, including how they are raised. Susanna Domosi is the founder of Furever Love Clubs company dedicated to providing you with transparent sourcing of the highest quality treats and chews for your dogs. I’m more than a fan, I’m also a customer and Kim is a FANATIC when it comes to the treats we get from FLC. In today’s episode, we ch...