Fangs & Fur

A great question from one of our customers about how to talk to your vet about your choice to feed your pet species-appropriate food. Plus, we bring back our interview with Jim Carlson, DVM, CVA, CVSMT from Lifetime Pet Wellness Center so you have a chance to hear from one of the best vets in our area. Dr. Jim Carlson is a 1993 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine....

In this episode, Anthony covers two questions from our customers and listeners about cooling proteins and how to feed your pet while you're on vacation. Join the Wildside for updates and discounts! Learn more about Steve's Real Foods. Learn more about Northwest Naturals. Learn more about Lifetime Pet Wellness Center. We are a local, independent, and owner-operated shop that is committed to providi...

In this episode, Anthony covers three questions from our customers and listeners about mistakes made when pet owners start their pets on a fresh food diet. Join the Wildside for updates and discounts! Learn more about Steve's Real Foods. Learn more about Northwest Naturals. Learn more about Lifetime Pet Wellness Center. We are a local, independent, and owner-operated shop that is committed to prov...

As we enter the warmer months, allergies rear their ugly head with our pets. But what are pet allergies? How do they happen? And what as pet owners should we know about how to help our pets with these allergies? The bottom line, it's about managing the symptoms, and understanding why the allergies are occurring. Food is the most important aspect of how we can help our pets control allergic reactio...

Puppies can eat raw food just like an adult dog can, no matter the age or breed. But it is necessary to make adjustments to traditional raw feeding ratios when feeding a puppy a raw diet. This will ensure the diet provides recommended allowances for essential nutrients. Providing proper nutrition when feeding a growing puppy is very important to ensure the puppy grows as healthy as possible. What...

Why are "prescription diet" pet foods called prescription? Especially when there is not a trace of medication to be found. We have back with us to talk about how we can do better for our pets, and not be strong-armed by vet clinics (that may be owned by the pet food company they are encouraging you to buy!). As Anthony states... There's nothing medicinal about them. The only thing that makes them...

This is part 2 of our pet food marketing scheme topic. There is so much ground to cover, that we thought it would be best to bring it to you in two parts. We welcome back from Girls Gone Raw. Her background comes into play as we talk about pet food marketing schemes. We all try to do the best we can for our pets, but most pet food manufacturers don't make it easy with their misleading ingredient l...

We welcome back from Girls Gone Raw. Her background comes into play as we talk about pet food marketing schemes. We all try to do the best we can for our pets, but most pet food manufacturers don't make it easy with their misleading ingredient labeling. Feeding Dogs: The Science Behind The Dry Versus Raw Debate: Brady, Dr Conor: 9781916234000: Amazon.com: Books Join the Wildside for updates and d...

April is National Heartworm  Awareness Month. Is there a better way to prevent heartworm in your pet? In this episode, we cover a lot of ground, and hopefully you will gain a better understanding of how your pet can get heartworm, and how you can prevent heartworm, naturally. What are the drugs that are typically prescribed? What are the side effects? Are the drugs technically a preventative?...

Most of the common tick and flea prevention medication prescribed by veterinarians contains insecticide. This is how fleas and ticks are killed, once they bite into your pet as the host. There are better ways, more natural ways, for tick and flea prevention. First off, we will always encourage your to access your situation. Weigh the risks of medications for your pet. Natural deterrents include......

We are happy to have Elizabeth Liss, Owner and Trainer of Tranquil Pax on this episode. She has over a decade of experience in handling dogs and training owners and their canine partners on how to effectively communicate to a level they never thought possible. She has found that creating a bond greater than force yields faster, happier, and more efficient results. Tranquil Pax's philosophy is cent...

Carol Smeja joins us for this episode, and goes in-depth about the instinctual way dogs should be eating their food…just like their relatives and ancestors, the wolves, do in the wild.  Carol Smeja's career has focused in the area of psychology and sociology which culminated in her earning a Ph. D. and teaching.   After leaving academia, she applied these roots in understanding the...

In this episode, you get to know more about Lauren Becks, the owner, founder, and crazy dog lady from Girls Gone Raw, a Fangs & Fur LOCAL favorite. Girls Gone Raw is a budding local business (Medina, OH) started by a girl with an uncontrollable passion for pets and all things natural. By combining this love with extensive research, Lauren began making organic supplements and treats for pet and...

Since 2017, Flo has educated pet owners in their path to healthier, well-balanced companions and found pure joy in seeing the positive changes that come with a diet switch that aligns with the carnivorous approach. Flo has taken efforts into her hands and combined her passion for wagging tails and well-rounded nutrition by focusing on natural foods and supplements that help your pets thrive. Join...

We are excited to talk to Tonya Holcombe from Northwest Naturals. Another great raw food product line that can and will make a difference in your pet's life! Tonya is a Customer Service Specialist with Northwest Naturals. Tonya's Website Northwest Naturals Join the Wildside for updates and discounts! Learn more about Steve's Real Foods. Learn more about Northwest Naturals. Learn more about Lifetim...

There are SO many myths around feeding your pet species-appropriate food. We picked out the top ones that we happen to hear more often, and drives us crazy! Join the Wildside for updates and discounts! Learn more about Steve's Real Foods. Learn more about Northwest Naturals. Learn more about Lifetime Pet Wellness Center. We are a local, independent, and owner-operated shop that is committed to pro...

Dysbiosis, or bacterial imbalance , is a leading cause of leaky gut syndrome. It means an imbalance between helpful and harmful species of bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract. Poor diet, comprising proteins found in grains, sugar, and genetically-modified foods (GMO). What are some causes of leaky gut? highly processed foods (kibble) medication and antibiotics over-vaccinating stress Be sure t...

We welcome back Dr. Carlson from Lifetime Pet Wellness Center to talk about the pros and cons of vaccines for your pet. As we say, vaccine wisely. Join the Wildside for updates and discounts! Learn more about Steve's Real Foods. Learn more about Northwest Naturals. Learn more about Lifetime Pet Wellness Center. We are a local, independent, and owner-operated shop that is committed to providing the...

We welcome Brad from Steve's Real Food as our guest. As you will hear, Steve’s Real Food was the first pet food company to make feeding raw pet food convenient and easy. Brad talks about his journey in better understanding raw food, what makes Steve's different, and we cover how raw can help pet owners see a big difference in their pets when it comes to No More Allergies or Hot Spots More Energy a...

The benefits of a fresh food diet for your pet are incredible. Some of those benefits include... cleaner and stronger teeth better breath improved digestion fewer allergies increased vitality health skin and coat easier weight management improved energy boosted immune system less stool healthier joints Join the Wildside for updates and discounts! Learn more about Steve's Real Foods. Learn more abo...

It's not our goal to shame pet owners who are using kibble to feed their pets. Our goal is to let them know of some great alternatives to what you have been feeding them. There are some serious downfalls to your pet's health with a 100% kibble diet, and those include: cancer bad teeth and loss of teeth too much grain artificial vitamins carcinogens in artificial preservatives mold contamination la...

Dr. Jim Carlson, the owner of Lifetime Pet Wellness Center, is our guest. Dr. Jim Carlson is a 1993 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He began his veterinary career doing mostly western, or conventional, medicine. As with many veterinarians, Dr. Carlson became dissatisfied with the responses he would get from the allopathic approach. Slowly Dr. Carlson began to...

Join the Wildside for updates and discounts! Learn more about Steve's Real Foods. Learn more about Northwest Naturals. Learn more about Lifetime Pet Wellness Center. We are a local, independent, and owner-operated shop that is committed to providing the dogs and cats in our hometown of Columbus, Ohio with the best possible foods, supplements, and gear available.  Also, we're a little differen...

Here's what it's all about. We are Danielle and Anthony Santilli, and we own a pet food store in Columbus, OH that is focused on educating pet owners on the benefits of feeding a fresh, species-appropriate diet. Or simply - “Food nature intended” Since 2019, we have been helping pet parents transition their pets from ultra processed diets to diets our canines and felines have been thriving off of...