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Dec. 19, 2023

122. Pet Food Exposed: Manufacturing Truths & Myths with B.C. Henschen

In this episode, BC, an expert in the pet food industry, shares his knowledge and insights with Jessica. BC discusses his background and interest in the pet food industry, as well as the importance of manufacturing and independent pet stores. He highlights the challenges faced by small companies when they are acquired by big corporations. BC emphasizes the need for consumers to keep track of labels and avoid using pet food bins. He also encourages reporting issues to manufacturers and the FDA. O...
Guest: BC
Dec. 13, 2023

Noise Phobias (Fireworks & Thunderstorms) with Isabel Alvarez Arata - IG Live 12-11-23

Just in time for New Years fireworks, Isabel and I are discussing how to manage noise phobias in your dog and cat. Whether it's fireworks, thunderstorms, construction, noisy kids, or anything else that scares your dog or cat, there are things we can do to help manage that anxiety. Listen to find out what our top recommendations are! Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com/product-category/holistic-pet-health-nutrition/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram...
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Dec. 12, 2023

121. How To Choose A Pet Food with Evermore Pet Food

Hanna, co-founder of Evermore Pet Food, shares the story behind the company and the importance of quality ingredients. She discusses the role of grains in their formulas and addresses the controversy surrounding seed oils. Hanna also explains the potential dangers of folic acid and the challenges of balancing fresh food. She emphasizes the benefits of rotational feeding and provides information on the available formulas and ordering options. Additionally, Hanna discusses the sous vide cooking pr...
Dec. 5, 2023

Pet Euthanasia, Critical Thinking, and Vaccine Scares (IG LIVE) with Isabel Alvarez Arata

Weekly Pet Roundup 12/4/23 This week on Instagram live, we talked about a post that Rodney Habib made saying that 90% of pet owners do not want to be there when their pet is euthanized. It was an alarming post that caused a ton of emotional responses. Let's break it down. Dr. Laurie Coger chimed in with some excellent insight as a holistic veterinarian about the euthanasia topic, as well as what we should be considering for the respiratory illness going around and internet trolls. It'...
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Dec. 5, 2023

120. Why THIS is Done to Raw Dog Food with Billy Hoekman from Green Juju

You asked for it! There have been so many questions about HPP and while I do my best to field them, I decided to bring the expert to you to answer all of your questions. Billy Hoekman from Green Juju shook a good portion of the fresh-feeding pet parenting space up when he announced that HPP isn't the demon we thought it was. This happened earlier in 2023 and I did a podcast about his announcement, which just brought about more questions from you .... so here he is to explain all the science-y...
Guest: Billy Hoekman
Nov. 29, 2023

Mystery Respiratory Dog Illness (IG Live) with Isabel Alvarez Arata 11.27.23

The media has the whole country in a panic about the mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs ... but do we really need to panic? What can we do to help prevent our dogs from catching it? What if they do get a cough? Join Isabel and I as we chat about everything we know so far ... and get her unique take as a pet care professional on what to do if you have boarding lined up for your pet over the holidays. Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com...
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Nov. 28, 2023

119. 3 Tips For Every Pet Parent with The BK Pets

Bryce and Kenzie of The BK Pets are on a mission to bring education and awareness to pet parents world-wide on feeding less processed foods. You already know this is my JAM! I'm so excited for everything we talked about in this episode (including their stint at van life!) and everything I hope you can learn from it. In my opinion, holistic health for pets is the absolute best thing in the world to talk about - and learn about - so grab your cup of whatever your favorite beverage is and enjoy ...
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Nov. 21, 2023

118. What is the BEST way to feed your dog? (RECAP from Mine Pet Platter)

Dr. Carol Smeja is the creator of The MINE Pet Platter, which is the platter I have been using for Kim for about a year and a half now. We spend so much time talking about WHAT to feed our pets and rarely ever talk about HOW to feed our pets, though it has a huge impact! I love getting deep into the science and psychology of animals, especially when it comes to feeding them. Carol helps us dive in even deeper! This is a spotlight episode that highlights the core of Carol's previous interview ...
Guest: Carol Smeja
117
Nov. 14, 2023

117. Adventures with Raw Fed Dogs

I'd love to be more outdoorsy and adventurous but that's just not the season of life I'm in, so when I can bring in another person who IS adventurous with her dogs, of course, I'll make sure to get all the dirty details for you! Kara Hanrahan of Raw Paw Adventures takes her 3 big dogs hiking and off-roading and camping and anything else she and her husband think up! There are lots of extra considerations when bringing pets along, and she gives us all of her tips and tricks - plus some mishaps ...
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Nov. 7, 2023

116. How Can I Test My Dogs Gut? - with Innovative Pet Lab

After recording this episode, I had the pleasure of meeting Betsy Redmond and the team at Innovative Pet Lab at AHVMA and I just can't say enough great things about them and the work they are doing! First of all, they are so dang smart and they truly want to make it easy and affordable to bring these testing kits to you and your pets. As a pet health coach, I can take information and symptoms of your dog and infer that they likely have leaky gut, but these test kits and tell you for sure based...
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Oct. 31, 2023

115. Halloween BLACK CATS recap with Layla Morgan Wilde

It's the end of spooky season but we can't let it pass by without a throwback to the wonderful Layla Morgan Wilde explaining all about the myth surrounding black cats! I always think of the line from the movie Hocus Pocus "black cats, and witches and stuff!" ... but that's actually the farthest thing from the truth. Many ancient societies saw black cats as LUCKY! Enjoy the throw back episode and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfi...
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Oct. 24, 2023

114. How Does Complementary Medicine Work with Pets? with Jody L. Teiche

It is so common for us to get stuck in a cycle of going back to the vet for the same problems, getting prescribed medications, finding some relief for a period of time, but winding up right back in the vets' office for the same thing. It's a huge problem and one that our current sick care system is not equipped to deal with. That's where pet health coaches come in. We take what your veterinarian gives you and bridge the gap to health with modalities that our veterinarians are not trained in. ...
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Oct. 17, 2023

113. CBD and Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs with EarthBuddy

I get more questions surrounding CBD and medicinal - or functional - mushrooms for dogs than any other topic covered on the show. That's why I'm so excited to have Sean Zyers from Earth Buddy talk to you today about full-spectrum hemp which we call CBD, functional and medicinal mushrooms, and tie it all together with gut health! From the origin story of a 13 year old rescue dog with seizures, to keeping everything growing in Colorado, along with the massive amounts of science and research behi...
Guest: Sean Zyer
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Oct. 10, 2023

112. How To Manage Anxiety In Dogs

Anxiety is a much more complex issue than most of us give it credit for. It's not just "bad behavior" that we need to "train out" of our dogs. Yes, there is quite a bit of science behind a positive reinforcement and slow desensitization strategy for training dogs with separation anxiety . . . . BUT there are also physiological aspects of anxiety that we can not ignore. In today's episode, we cover the many signs of anxiety in dogs, as well as some tips for helping our dog...
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Oct. 3, 2023

111. VET CHAT: The State of Vet Care, 5 Red Flags, & More with Dr. Hunter Finn

I always love brining veterinarians on the show for a couple fo reasons. 1. I'm reminded of how hard their job truly is, and 2. They see things differently simply because of the volume of animals they see Dr. Hunter Finn joins me on today's episode to chat about the state of veterinary medicine, what it looks like moving forward, his top 5 RED FLAGS for pet parents, and more! Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com/product-category/holistic...
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Sept. 26, 2023

110. WHY We Care So Much About GUT HEALTH with Animal Biome Co-Founder Carlton Obsorne

"All disease begins in the gut." - Hippocrates As pet parents, we want to do what's best for our pets so that they can live long, happy lives. The truth is that our veterinarians are great for what they are trained to do, but there is still quite a bit that they don't know. That's why Animal Biome is on a mission to educate veterinarians about gut health, testing, and methods to help restore the gut microbiome. Carlton, the Co-Founder of Animal Biome, joins me today to talk about their mis...
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Sept. 19, 2023

109. Could Feeding Less Food To Your Dog Cause Problems?

Most pet parents I speak with are still asking me about grain-free dog food and DCM. It's been years and the FDA closed its investigation in December 2022 with no results. If I fed kibble, I'd still be worried too. It's like they just threw their hands up and said "I don't know!" Susan Thixton, Dr Karen Becker, and Steve Brown have a different view of what could be going wrong, so I've updated my blog on DCM and wanted to update you here as well. Is it grain-free foods? Is it anti-nu...
108
Sept. 12, 2023

108. Making The Best Possible Dog Food with Viva Raw

Y'all know I'm picky about the products I use and what I share with my audience, so you know that I wouldn't highlight a brand that I didn't trust! Viva Raw has been a staple of my dogs diet for the past 2 years and I have no intent on changing that! They are a small company, making food in small batches, who are transparent in their sourcing, process, and more! Check out Viva Raw and get 20% off of your first order when you use code TPPR https://vivarawpets.com/TPPR Send...
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Sept. 5, 2023

107. Super Zoo 2023 - Green Juju and Animal Biome

If you haven't been to Super Zoo, well let me tell you, it is truly a ZOO! I've been back home for over a week and I'm still getting settled back in to my routine and getting caught up with everyone! Fortunately, I got Billy from Green Juju (and Kelley too!) to talk a little bit about their new foods, which I'm super pumped about, and in today's episode I'll tell you why! I did the best I could with the audio on the show floor, so please 🙏 bear with me. The information is well worth it! Pl...
106
Aug. 29, 2023

106. Unlocking the POWER of Functional MUSHROOMS for Pets with REAL MUSHROOMS

Mushrooms are such a hot topic in the human and pet worlds right now and it's important to get GOOD information before trying any supplement with you or your pets. There are very few companies that I believe are doing it "RIGHT" and REAL MUSHROOMS is one of the companies that I trust. Joni and Dr. Silver join me today to chat about mushrooms and how they can change the world! Listen and learn along with me! Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessical...
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Aug. 22, 2023

105. Raw Feeding & Canine Nutrition with Hahnbee Choi of The Rawcast

Even if you're not a raw feeder, there is a LOT to learn about how to best feed our dogs in the fresh feeding community. Hahnbee Choi was looking for a good resource that was bite-sized and easy to consume but didn't find one, so she created it with The Rawcast Podcast! 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/thepetparentingreset/ 📩 Get ...
Guest: Hahnbee Choi
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Aug. 15, 2023

104. Top 3 Tips For Your Dog From A Holistic Veterinarian

If you had a holistic veterinarian telling you her TOP 3 tips to keep your pet healthier, and longer, would you take those tips and run? I know I sure would! In today's episode, I pulled these 3 gems from her episode way back when! I hope these actionable, bite-sized episodes will help you as much as they help me! Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com/product-category/holistic-pet-health-nutrition/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instag...
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Aug. 8, 2023

103. Can I Help My Dog Live Longer? with Dr. Gary Richter

My husband tells me all the time that I need to make sure our dog Kimberly lives forever. While I know that isn't actually possible, I do want to do everything in my power to give her the best health and lifespan. Today, Dr. Gary Richter joins me to talk about his 2 new books "Longevity For Dogs" and "Longevity For Cats." Find Dr. Richter's first book, "The Ultimate Pet Health Guide" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OMo0Gk Pre-Order his new books also on Amazon: Longevity For Dogs: https://amzn.to...
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Aug. 1, 2023

102. RECAP: Dr Judy Morgan at The Pet Wellness Summit

Dr. Judy Morgan, Billy Hoekman, and Angela Ardolino spoke at The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit hosted by The Nautical Dog in Williamsburg, VA and I have all the juicy details for you in today's episode! Get the magazine Plant and Mushroom Medicine For Pets: https://drruthroberts.com/products/plant-and-mushroom-for-pets-by-angela-ardolino-medical-plants-book?ref=tppr Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://jessicalfisher.com/product-category/holistic-pet-health-nutr...