The Pet Parenting Reset

*This is a sensitive topic* In this week's episode of the Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and Jessica discuss dog bites from warnings, prevention, management, and the possibility of behavioral euthanasia.  It's a difficult thing to consider, but it's a reality for some and we'd be doing a disservice if we didn't discuss it all.  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic H...

In this episode, I sit down with Small Batch Pet Food to talk about one of the most overlooked (and most important) parts of your dog’s diet: where the ingredients come from. We break down what ethical sourcing really means, how to spot red flags in pet food labels, and why knowing your brand’s supply chain matters more than ever. If you're feeding raw or just trying to feed better, this one&...

On this week's Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and I continue our discussion around getting creative and saving some money on our pets expenses. This week we dive into different ways to save on veterinary care - and when to NOT skip the vet visit!  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause wit...

Toni Shelaske is a podcast host, seasoned entrepreneur, and a holistic pet wellness expert. She's the dynamic female founder and former owner of Healthy Pet Products , Pittsburgh’s premier natural pet supply retailer. Today, Toni shares her expertise in the pet industry on her popular podcast Toni Unleashed . She serves on the board of IndiePet , supporting the growth and innovation of indepe...

On this week's episode, Isabel and Jessica discuss some ways to get creative and save on pet care expenses. There were so many ideas that we decided to do a part 2 next week focusing on veterinary care!  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-hom...

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Dr. PJ Broadfoot—holistic veterinarian, trailblazer, and total badass in integrative medicine. We dive into the alternative therapies she’s used for decades to treat everything from chronic illness to trauma in pets—tools most vets won’t even talk about. From energy medicine to frequency-based treatments, Dr. Broadfoot reveals what truly supports heal...

On this week's episode, Isabel and I discuss the affects that the potential tariffs are already having on pet products and what we can do to prepare. 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/product...

Isabel & I continue our Spring series talking about heartworms for dogs and cats. Since it was live on Earth Day, we also start off talking about things we are doing to help the planet..  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: ht...

"Common Ground is an important new documentary film featuring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hyman, Gabe Brown, and many others. Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. The film explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal...

On this weeks' Weekly Pet Roundup with Isabel from Covered In Pet Hair, we discuss spring allergies in us and our pets.  It's that time of year! Everything is yellow here in Virginia and both people and pets are really feeling it. What can we do about it? Isabel and I discuss! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/con...

National Raw Feeding Week was created to raise awareness of the benefits of feeding pets a raw food diet.  Kimberly Gauthier, blogger at Keep the Tail Wagging, founded the awareness week and joins me today to talk about the benefits of raw feeding, myths around raw feeding, and how this week has changed over the years.  Listen to hear some of the craziest myths we've heard on social media and...

Try Gussy's Gut: gussysgut.pxf.io/TPPR It's no secret that gut health is one of the most talked about topics in health circles these days, but we've actually known this for thousands of years. And fermented foods have been a staple of diets for all types of animals (including humans) throughout time.  Rob Ryan joins me on this weeks episode to talk more about how we can incorporate...

We know that as facultative carnivores, dogs need a variety of foods including vegetation for optimal gut and immune health.  Green Juju has been leading the way for many years and they have finally released their 4th blend called Vitality!  Billy joins me to talk more about the benefits of vegetables and their new Vitality blend! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: ht...

Greenwashing is a marketing trend that companies use to trick the consumer into thinking that their products meet specifications that a more conscientious consumer is looking for.  This is done with text and images that make the consumer believe that the product is somehow better for the environment and/or better for the health of the animal (humans included) eat or using it.  As someone who is ma...

Dr. Ruth Roberts has been educating veterinarians and holistic pet health coaches on the risks associated with spaying and neutering dogs. While most of us have been taught to think that it's the most humane thing to do for over population, the reality of removing hormone producing organs is incredibly detrimental, especially so early in life.  Before you choose to spay or neuter your next do...

Consumer Reports did their first ever testing on 58 dog foods. Kara and I were disappointed in more than one statement in their article, though overall I think it's a good thing. Just out of curiosity, do young people even know what Consumer Reports is? LOL I hope you enjoy this episode from a recent Instagram live with Kara Hanrahan of Raw Paw Adventures! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition &am...

Rita Hogan is BACK talking about herbs for dogs, cats, and humans, as well as her new book The Herbal Dog. I always learn something new when I listen to Rita so bringing her back to you is such a pleasure!  If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Herbal Dog yet, you can grab it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/41HnvD5 Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wild...

Dr. Amaya Espindola founded FelVet after veterinary school when she found herself being called to specialize in helping cats.  Her love of singing has been a central part of her veterinary practice and she is brining her lullabies to the world so that you can share these vibrational frequencies with your cats too! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwel...

Jonathan Wainberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Pets at Synchrony (CareCredit) shares with us their lifetime of care study and the shocking information it has provided on the state of pet ownership in the U.S. In this episode, we discuss things that can be done as a concerned pet parent to prepare as best we can for when an emergency or specialty vet visit is required. Links to the s...

On the Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and I discuss greenwashing in the pet industry. What is greenwashing? What are some terms to look for? What's regulated? What's not regulated? What should I look for instead? We answer all of these questions and more! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the r...

It's true . . . pets are considered property under the eyes of the law.  What does that translate to for you as a pet parent trying to get the best care for your pet? Carrie Hyde is the owner of The Spaw in California and also puts on Thriving Pet Expo. If you're seeing this before 2/16/25, and you're in the Tustin, CA area, make sure to go this year and watch Dog Eat Dog, the play...

There are so many supplements on the market for pets (and people!) and it can be very difficult not to fall into the shiny object trap!  Isabel and I discuss supplements, when to use them, and how to choose them on this weeks Weekly Pet Roundup! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with t...

Kara asked me to join her to talk about seed oils and omega 3 oils for her new podcast, Raw Remedies and we had such a great talk that I wanted to share it with you and to introduce you to her new podcast! The processing of seed oils is disgusting and involves carcinogenic chemicals and deodorizers. We try to avoid seed oils as much as possible. Omega 3 supplementation also has it's challenge...

Live on the Weekly Pet Roundup this week, Isabel and I discuss the role of AI in veterinary medicine, how it can be used for good and how it can be used for, well, not so good things.  Join us as we discuss! 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...

Rita Hogan is a canine herbalist and one of the kindest human beings I've met. She has dedicated her life to learning about the use of herbs, specifically as they relate to dogs. Her new book, The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism Applications and Practice, will be released on February 4, 2025! You can pre-order your copy anywhere you buy books, and on Amazon ! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutr...