The Pet Parenting Reset

Have you ever considered a board & train facility for your dog? Or know someone who has? Someone recently reached out to me about dog training, asking if I could recommend a board & train facility. I was as pleasant as I know how to be and just said that I do not recommend board & train but could help them otherwise. They didn't take me up on the offer, which is fine ... but it di...

Billy Hoekman, VP of Nutrition and Communication at Green Juju, ALWAYS brings so much great information to the show! This time we go into a bit more detail about vegetables and their benefits both directly and indirectly to your dogs health, fats and their unnecessary demonization, and the truth behind the pet food industry. You won't want to miss a single minute of anything Billy has to say!...

There are SO MANY myths flying around on the internet and word of mouth about foods that dogs and cats "can't have" ... but the truth is that the list of truly toxic foods is pretty darn short!  Isabel and I discuss some of the most popular pet food myths and give you the very short list of truly toxic foods to dogs and cats.  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health C...

Apoquel is commonly prescribed for dogs with allergies and sensitivities... but it's not a long term solution. Takeaways Apoquel is often prescribed for itchy allergic skin in dogs, but it is not a long-term solution and may have detrimental effects on a dog's health. Finding the underlying cause of the symptoms is crucial for effective treatment. Natural approaches, such as balanced raw...

Isabel and I talk about the lawsuit filed against Hill's Pet Food. Here's what you need to know! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with the Wild Wellness Bioenergetics at-home testing kit: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/products/bioenergetic-sensitivity-testing-for-dogs-full...

In this episode, Jessica interviews Eliza Burr, a pet business coach, who shares her journey of starting her own pet business and transitioning into coaching others. They discuss the demand for pet sitting and dog walking services, as well as the different types of pet businesses that Eliza coaches. Eliza provides tips for starting a pet business, including the importance of understanding the busi...

Parvo is 91% fatal if left untreated. Traditional treatment consists of round the clock intensive care, antibiotics, and fluids, ranging from $3000 - $8000.  Even with treatment, the fatality rate is around 35%. There's an ancient treatment that helps decrease this fatality rate to around 22%. And a new treatment that, although only has a small study so far, has a 100% survival rate and decre...

A lawsuit has been filed against Hills Pet Nutrition, alleging a coordinated campaign of misinformation about grain-free pet food. The lawsuit claims that Hills, along with veterinarians and other organizations, fabricated a link between grain-free diets and canine heart disease. This lawsuit is significant because it challenges the power and influence of big pet food companies. It also highlights...

Super Zoo registration is now open! So this week, Isabel and I discuss what Super Zoo is, who should attend, and tips for planning your trip. If you've never been, or even if you've been ut you're wondering how to get the most out of it, this episode is for you! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations...

February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month Taking better care of my dog's dental health is a top priority for me this year, and Dr. Katie Kangas is the perfect integrative veterinarian to come and talk to all of us about ways we can take care of their health by taking care of their mouths. With both preventive tips and the how and why of providing your pet with a full mouth dental cleaning...

Adam from Oma's Pride joins me to talk about the long history of raw pet food in this 4th generation family run farm. Oma's Pride started as a small operation selling eggs door to door and eventually expanded to processing custom cuts of poultry and distributing food up and down the East Coast. The company later ventured into the raw pet food movement, offering a variety of protein optio...

Coyotes? Bears? Bobcats? What wildlife is in your area? Regardless of what wildlife exists where you live, you should know what is there, their typical activities, like making and rearing, and have a plan for unexpected encounters. This week, Isabel and I discuss some practical tips for keeping your pets safe during coyote mating season. Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consu...

Dr. Judy Morgan joins me this week to talk about TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine), food therapy, and the truth about feeding a raw food diet to your pets based on TCVM principles.  TCVM is ancient and has been proven time and time again to be beneficial in all animals.  If you think you know everything about TCVM, or if you're brand new to the idea, this episode has so much info...

Isabel joins later in the episode all the way from Spain!  The truth about recalls in pet food, how Purina has handled social media criticism and recalls in the past, and what to do moving forward. Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with the Wild Wellness Bioenergetics at-home testing k...

Dr. Laurie Coger discusses the importance of minimal vaccination and timing for puppies and kittens. She emphasizes the need to avoid overloading the immune system and the significance of maternal antibodies.  Takeaways Having open and honest conversations with veterinarians is crucial for making informed decisions about vaccines and alternative treatments. Rabies is a serious disease that should...

Hundreds of dogs and cats are reported sick and dead by pet parents and most of them have one thing in common: they all eat some form of Purina food.  Update: As of 1/10/24 there are more brands being implicated Important: These are allegations and testing is being done to pinpoint the cause for concern. In the mean time, it's better to be safe than to be sorry! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutriti...

Rita Hogan is a Clinical Canine Herbalist .... can you imagine?! What a dream job!  Herbs are FASCINATING to me and Rita has restocked my desire to learn more and use nature to help me and my pets.  In today's episode, Rita talks about some easy ways to use herbs at home with your dogs, how she became an herbalist herself, how we can take the initiative to continue learning more about using h...

Do you create New Years resolutions? Do you include your pets? Isabel has a few resolutions this year ... I only have one. What do you think they are?  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with the Wild Wellness Bioenergetics at-home testing kit: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/products/b...

Amy Renz, CEO of Goodness Gracious, shares her journey in the pet food industry and the importance of whole foods and quality ingredients. She discusses the dangers of synthetic vitamins and minerals and the impact they can have on the body.  Amy also delves into the topic of metabolic disease in dogs and the factors that contribute to it. She highlights the complexity of pet food regulation and t...

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No one wants to have to sit and wait at the ER vet over the holidays, but it is the busiest time of the year!  In today's episode we talk about  - 10 reasons you absolutely should drop everything and do to the vet  - The top reasons for ER vet visits around the holidays and how to avoid them in the first place! Plus a brief rant on pancreatitis (which happens to be one of the top reasons for...

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 label...

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 Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consu...

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...

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 w...