House of Paws After Dark

🎃 The Scary Truth About Kibble There are ghosts, goblins and monsters everywhere this time of year, but one of the scariest things in your house might be hiding in plain sight...your pet’s food bowl. 👻 In this spooky season episode, we’re digging into what actually goes into making kibble, why moisture and fresh food matter, the importance of variety and some frightfully simple ways to level up...

In this episode our AI hosts look at how our pet food is lacking an essential component for our pets to truly thrive. Regardless of whether you feed kibble or raw food, no commercial pet food offers beneficial amounts of Omega 3s. We can get them from fish oil, or seal oil, the important part is ensuring the omegas we offer are from the sea. Tune to find out just how easy adding omegas to our pet&...

Should you actually be using AI to care for your pet? On this week's episode, our AI hosts step into the studio to walk us through the exact strategy for using AI safely with our animals. They break down the difference between terrible and great prompts, highlight specialized tools like Dr. Conor Brady’s chatbot, and reveal the exact line where you need to put down the phone and head to the ve...

"Kibble cleans teeth." "Raw food is a biohazard." "Bones will puncture your dog’s stomach." If you’ve ever felt guilty or anxious trying to navigate the endless list of pet care "rules," this episode is for you! In this episode, our AI hosts take you on a deep dive into the most widespread myths pet parents face every single day. We’re peeling back the layer...

If you’ve walked into a vet clinic lately, chances are you’ve been told your dog needs grains to prevent heart disease (DCM). But is there actual science behind this claim, or are we all just repeating a 60-year-old marketing myth? In this episode, our AI hosts break down the nine-year-long history of the "grain-free fear campaign," from a single Purina-sponsored blog post that sparked n...

Is your dog actually a picky eater… or are they just stuffed? 🐶 In this episode, our AI hosts break down the latest email newsletter from Carly at House of Paws. They dig into the real reasons dogs gobble up new food for three days and then completely snub the bowl on day four. From the "Chinese food vs. Christmas feast" calorie comparison to ancestral biology, plastic bowl pitfalls, an...

Did you know the clock starts ticking the second you open a bag of kibble? In this episode, our AI hosts break down the 28-day freshness rule and dive into the most common pet food storage mistakes that degrade nutrition, compromise gut health, and waste your hard-earned money. From the hidden chemical reactions caused by plastic storage bins to safe thawing rules for raw and gently cooked diets,...

What happens when popular pet food manufacturers put profits above pets? In this episode, our AI co-hosts unpack Carly's recent deep dive into why House of Paws pulled Big Country Raw and Farmina from store shelves. Tune in as they break down the quiet ingredient swaps, sneaky formula changes, and the true cost of corporate greed in the pet industry, plus why standing up for animal health will...

Think saving twenty bucks on a bag of grocery store kibble makes you a financial genius? Think again. In this episode, our AI Hosts are exposing the dirty secrets big pet food manufacturers don't want you to calculate—from the reality of "4D meats" to why cheap food is just a deferred payment plan for the vet. Plus, we're breaking down the 1960s industry smear campaign against &q...

In this episode, our AI co-hosts dive deep into the ultimate bowl upgrade: Canadian seal oil. They are breaking down the science of "mammal-to-mammal" nutrition, exploring the elusive superpower omega known as DPA, and exposing why standard fish oils—and even frozen raw diets—often fall short. Tune in to find out why this sustainable, inflammation-busting Canadian superfood is a total ga...

Think feeding a premium diet means your floof doesn't need supplements? Think again! In this quick episode, our AI hosts take the mic to break down why "good food" is just the baseline, and how targeted supplements act as custom upgrades for your pet's unique body, breed, and life stage. They’ll walk you through our simple 3-layer sequence to prioritize your pet's needs witho...

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...