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 lif...

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…

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 ab…

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...

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 ar…

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-do…

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. Fo...

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 throug…

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 t…

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 sho...

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 ad...

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 yo...

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 g…

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...

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…

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 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 g...

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 an...

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...

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 traini…

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 ...

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'...

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 cri…

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 …