The Pet Parenting Reset

In part 1, Isabel and I discuss some statistics around canine cancer, how it is mostly lifestyle, and some of th things we can do as preventative measures for both us and our pets.  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....

When I find people who are so multifaceted that they literally blow my mind, I know that I have to bring them on the podcast to talk to YOU! I've had Chelsea Kent on my radar for quite a while. She's incredible! She owns an indie pet store, she attends AAFCO meetings, she owns Parsley Pet and she owns Solutions Pet Products.  I finally got to meet her in person in 2024 and had to ask her...

The truth is that kibble is the experiment and that experiment has failed.  Lauren, the founder of Girls Gone Raw Pet Health, joins me to discuss the health revolution in the U.S. and how we are actively looking to feed our pets better!  Have you made the switch? Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the...

When Oncotect first reached out to me and offered a test for my dog Kimberly, I was like "Sure!" and didn't think too much of it.  Then the email with the results hit my inbox and my heart sank. I didn't want to open it. Was it better that I just not know? What if she has cancer?  I did open it, breath held, and thank goodness her chances for having cancer based on this test we...

Did you know . . .     - That Rx pet food doesn't contain any        medication?     - That Rx pet foods ingredients are often        WORSE than the off the shelf brands?     - That Rx pet food isn't designed to be used        long term?   Let's break it all down with Dr. Chris Bessent of Medicus Veterinary Diets!  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: htt...

Getting involved in legislation seems overwhelming, and it is, but it's also our responsibility because when we don't get involved we allow things to just happen to us ... and I believe that's how we got to this place.  The PURR Act is being reviewed in Congress and it's not ready to be signed into law at best, but certainly not good for anyone who is a consumer of pet food.  P...

Michelle Thomas (Magical Mutts Michelle) has such a beautiful gift that she has honed to be able to connect energetically with pets (and people) to help us as pet parents understand our pets better. I hired Michelle to connect with my dog, Kimberly, and even though she spent a good deal of time actually connected to me, what I found out about Kim has helped me understand her better and make better...

I've been using the Mine Pet Platter for over 2 years now and I LOVE it! I especially love the research behind the development (I'm such a nerd!) Carol Smeja and her late husband dug in to learning everything they could about how wolves and wild cats eat in the wild to bring a feeding experience to your pets that mimics their wild counterparts as closely as possible.  Not only do we disc...

I love making my home smell amazing ... but I also love knowing that I'm not killing myself and my pets with toxic chemicals. Project Sudz helps me clean my pets and my home AND gives me the tools to help me keep it smelling yummy all year long! Janine started Project Sudz because she has a pitbull with terrible allergies and all the conventional shampoos were not only not helping, but making...

I can admit when I'm wrong ... and I was wrong. I heard about Carna4 many years ago and dismissed it because it's in a bag on a shelf.  ... But Carna4 is different, just like Maria! It wasn't until I heard Maria speak a few months ago that I opened my mind to the possibility that this isn't just another bag of food (feed) for dogs and cats.  Maria is passionate about feeding wh...

There are a LOT of myths floating around about feeding dogs (and cats) a raw food diet.  Scott Marshall of Raw Feeding 101 and I discuss some of the more popular myths and why they just aren't true!  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 te...

One of the more difficult things to keep up with when it comes to our dogs and cats is their dental care.  Brushing their teeth is difficult, not just because it's a tiny space, but because they don't want us doing it!  Even so, good dental hygiene is crucial for your pets overall health.  Emily Stein, the creator of TEEF, joins the podcast this week to tell us all about how different th...

It's been nearly 2 months since Romeo left and I'm still struggling to talk about it. All of my pets have been incredibly special to me, and much like every other, Romeo was different.  He connected to me in a more spiritual manner than any other cat I've had, and I only wish I had latched onto that sooner. I struggled making this episode, but found the courage in a friend's wo...

We did our first ever LIVE ASK ME ANYTHING!  We were asked about transitioning cats onto fresh foods, resource guarding in dogs, and so much more!  Thank you to everyone who came and asked questions. I know we didn't get to them all, but I'm sure we'll do this again, so if you're not following on Instagram, make sure you do so that you can be notified! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nu...

Trying to choose a pet food is a daunting task for many pet parents ... and when we start thinking more deeply about sourcing, it can be even more complex.  For me, a company who values transparency is one that I choose to support. Evermore Pet Food has been a leader in the pet food space for decades and is continuing to do so with the Better Chicken Commitment. Hanna joins me to discuss what this...

Isabel and I continue the conversation around raising happy, healthy cats this month and we tackle our perspective on the issue in Ohio where there are claims of immigrants eating pet dogs and cats as well as ducks and geese out of the ponds. Oh, and we SING!  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the ro...

I've recently found HTMA, or Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis testing, and it has been making a big difference in my one-on-one consultations with pet parents.  Dr. Ava Frick joins the podcast today to not only help us understand what HTMA testing does, but she also gives us a glimpse into her practice using Ayurveda.  Her story is so interesting, and so is Ayurvedic medicine. Join is as we discu...

September is Happy Cat Month!  Every September I like to create special content designed around being the best cat moms (and dads) that we can be because I feel that cats are under-served, especially in the healthy pet space.  Cats are incredible wild creatures that live in our homes, and treating them as the special species they are makes all the difference in the world for their wellbeing! Send...

If you're anything like me, you have a supplement graveyard in your pantry. There's no shame here, I completely understand. I also know that when we know better, we do better, and supplements are a very confusing world of shiny objects with magic marketing claims! That's why I invited Krysta Fox of Pug & Hound Pet Apothecary back on the show to break down how she decides what to...

Medical error is on of the top 3 leading causes of death in humans in America, and if we know anything from the pet insurance reports, the causes human and pet death mirror each other. It is harder to tell with medical error, because there isn't a reporting system in veterinary medicine like there is in human medicine.  In this week's Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and I discuss a recent cas...

Lee Carroll spent most of his life as an herbalist and not too long ago threw himself into the amazing world of mushrooms.  They're certainly a trend in the pet industry, and for good reason! Mushrooms are POWERFUL for both pets and humans alike.  It is important to note that all supplements are NOT created equal, but to understand why mushrooms are so beneficial, Lee helps break it all down...

Colostrum has it's ethical concerns, but when it's properly sourced, it's a powerhouse for restoring gut health! Join Sean Zyer of Earth Buddy and I on Instagram Live to discuss .. and maybe I try the product myself! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with the Wild Wellne...

Super Zoo is the largest pet industry trade show, primarily for pet stores, distributors, and brands. But us educators/influencers/content creators thrive here as well. (Influencer is kinda cringe but hey, it's what people say) I get to connect and reconnect with brands and people in the healthy pet space and honestly it's one of my favorite weeks of the year!  I give you a run down of w...

A fascinating modality, Dr. Meghan Barrett is helping her patients through the use of sound. What I love most about this is that you can do this yourself, at home with your pets.  Listen to Dr. Barrett, a holistic veterinarian in Hawaii, explain some of the amazing benefits and how to utilize sound therapy with animals.  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www....

Last week, I attended the annual AAFCO meeting. In this week's episode, I am going to clarify what AAFCO is, what it isn't, and discuss some of the more interesting things that I learned while attending. Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with the Wild Wellness Bioenergetics a...