House of Paws After Dark

Is that cheap raw food a great deal, or a recipe for a medical emergency? Because Canada has zero pet food regulations, anyone with a meat grinder can claim they make premium food. To help you separate marketing hype from real nutrition, our AI hosts are walking you through the 8 non-negotiable red flags of raw pet food. They’ll look beyond the bowl to explain how unformulated diets tear down an a...

This episode explores the  fundamental connection between digestive health and chronic skin issues  in dogs and cats, suggesting that persistent itching is often a symptom of an  imbalanced gut microbiome  rather than simple allergies. Our AI Hosts argue that  highly processed, high-carbohydrate diets  damage the immune system by fueling yeast overgrowth and inflammatory responses. To resolve thes...

Your dog is sick, it's 3am, and every instinct is telling you to boil some chicken and rice. Stop right there. In this episode, we're breaking down why the most common advice for an upset stomach is actually working against your dog, and our AI hosts are walking you through the real protocol: when to fast, why Slippery Elm belongs in every pet parent's cabinet, how to reintroduce food...

A brand new peer reviewed study of over 8,800 pet owners just dropped, and one number stopped us in our tracks. Only 14% of pet parents are relying on their vet for nutrition advice. So where is everyone else getting their information? And more importantly, why does that number make complete sense once you understand what actually happens in vet school? In this episode our AI Hosts are pulling bac...

If you have been waging war on dandelions every spring, this is the episode that is going to make you put down the weed killer. Dandelions are not weeds. They are one of the most nutrient dense herbs your dog could encounter in your own backyard, packed with vitamins A, C, E, and K, plus powerful liver support, anti-inflammatory properties, and natural gut balancing benefits. In this episode, our...

If you are treating your lawn with herbicides like Roundup, this is the episode you need to hear. The weed killer sitting in your garage could be increasing your dog's risk of lymphoma by up to 70%, and it does not even have to be your yard. These chemicals can travel up to 50 feet, which means your neighbour's lawn treatment can affect your dog on your own property. In this episode, our A...

Blueberries, eggs, mushrooms, and more. These kitchen staples are superfoods for your dog and it doesn't have to be complicated when you want to boost your dog's bowl. Our AI Hosts will show you exactly how to add them the right way.

Age is not a disease, and it is time the pet food industry stopped treating it like one. In this episode our AI hosts walk you through natural options to support our distinguished little silver furred family members. Discover how to support your senior pet's joints, brain, gut, and sleep naturally. If you want to look at the products we love, use and recommend for our senior little VIPs, check...

In this episode of House of Paws After Dark, our AI hosts are taking the reins! Trained on everything House of Paws, they're guiding you through the truth about spring detox for dogs and cats, what it actually means, why spring is the perfect time for a reset and how to support your floof's body naturally. We think you're going to love it. Visit House of Paws here to see the original blog.

Every spring, pet parents across Saskatchewan head to the vet and pick up a flea and tick pill without asking a single question. But what if you knew that pill was a pesticide, that the insect still has to bite your pet for it to work, and that two thirds of animals experience adverse reactions? In this episode, our AI hosts are pulling back the curtain on conventional flea and tick treatments and...

If your dog has been diagnosed with pancreatitis and your vet handed you a bag of low fat prescription dry food, this is the blog you need to read. Fat is not the villain it has been made out to be. Carbohydrates are. In this episode, our AI hosts are sharing Zaner's full story, from a misdiagnosis that triggered a two year health crisis, to the $65 test that four vets never thought to run, to...

If a pet food bag says "raw" on the label, does that actually make it raw? The short answer is no, and the pet food industry is counting on you not to ask that question. In this episode our AI hosts are breaking down exactly what freeze-dried food is, how it differs from dehydrated, why it is the second best option you can put in your furry family's bowl, and how to use it to upgrade...

Is your dog dealing with itchy skin, chronic ear infections, or ongoing digestive issues? You are not alone, and it may not be bad luck. These are three of the most common reasons pet parents visit the vet, and they are all connected to one root cause that the big pet food manufacturers are hoping you never notice. In this episode hosted by our AI guides, we are pulling back the curtain on the inf...

If you're afraid to change your pet's food because of tummy troubles, you're in the right place! There's a reason our pet's "get sick" from eating anything different than what they normally eat and it's an easy fix! Tune in to this week's episode to get our best tips on transitioning your pet's diet to either a better dry food or a fresh whole food diet. O...

On this episode our hosts discuss the true dangers of Librela for dogs and Solensia for cats and what your vet isn't telling you. In December of 2024 the FDA issued a warning on the use of these failed human meds that were dumped into the veterinary world, but it's being disregarded and touted as a miracle drug. Pet parents are losing their furry family members to these drugs and the side...

In this episode, our AI hosts break down a House of Paws blog that exposes how pet food marketing often uses vague language and misleading imagery to distract from poor nutritional quality. The discussion explores why buzzwords like “natural” and “holistic” mean very little without proof, how ingredient splitting and plant-based proteins are used to inflate claims, and why unnamed meats and by-pro...

In this episode, our AI hosts break down a House of Paws blog that offers a straightforward guide to identifying and managing canine obesity to support longer, healthier lives. The discussion introduces the simple “hand trick” pet parents can use at home to assess body condition, then walks through an effective weight-loss strategy built on accurate calorie counting, portion control, and cutting o...

In this episode, our AI hosts explore a House of Paws blog that highlights the benefits of acupuncture for pets , using the store’s self-appointed head of security, the 5.5lb Yorkie, Zaner, as a real-life example. The discussion explains how holistic veterinary treatments can help manage pain, improve joint mobility, and support recovery, while also benefiting anxiety levels, digestion, and immune...

In this episode, our AI hosts break down a House of Paws blog that outlines the five ingredients the boutique refuses to stock in any pet food or treat . The discussion covers why unspecified meats, synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, artificial dyes, vague by-products, and carrageenan are considered non-negotiable red flags due to their links to inflammation, toxicity, and long-term health...

In this episode, our AI hosts break down a House of Paws blog that questions whether monthly heartworm medication is always necessary for dogs . The discussion explores how heartworm transmission depends on very specific environmental and temperature conditions, and why routine use of neurotoxic preventatives may not always align with a dog’s actual risk level. The episode explains the role of reg...

In this episode, our AI hosts break down a House of Paws blog that shows how targeted, whole-food nutrition can succeed where traditional treatments fall short . Using the real-life stories of Indy, a dog with recurring bladder stones, and Lola, who battled severe skin inflammation, the episode explains how switching to a biologically appropriate raw diet addressed the root causes of their conditi...

In this episode, our AI hosts explore a House of Paws blog that introduces titre testing as a smarter, more personalised alternative to routine annual vaccinations. They explain how simple blood testing can measure existing immunity, why automatically boosting a pet that is already protected can place unnecessary stress on the immune system, and how the “full gas tank” analogy helps pet parents re...

In this episode of House of Paws After Dark , Carly, owner of House of Paws, breaks down what pet parents should actually be feeding their dogs and why sticking to one food or one brand can do more harm than good. The conversation explores the importance of rotational feeding, the differences between kibble, fresh, and raw diets, and why dogs and cats thrive on variety. Carly also explains why kib...

In this episode, our AI hosts break down a House of Paws blog on why dental health is a critical part of whole body wellness for pets. They explore how issues in the mouth can quietly contribute to inflammation and organ stress and why early signs like bad breath, red gums, or changes in eating should never be ignored. The episode covers practical prevention tools including brushing with pet safe...

In this episode, our AI hosts break down a House of Paws blog addressing growing concerns over upcoming recipe changes from Farmina. The episode explores how proposed ingredient additions such as beet pulp and barley, tied to a shift in manufacturing to a U.S. facility, may compromise the brand’s previously premium standards. It also outlines House of Paws’ firm stance on transparency and trust, i...