The Pet Parenting Reset

Raw coated kibble is one of the newer trends in the pet food space and based on the trade shows so far this year, manufacturers are going all in ..... but is it worth the hype? Isabel and I 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 testing...

Roxanne Stone, the Nutrition Education Director for Solutions Pet Products, shares her journey in the pet food industry and the founding principles of Solutions Pet Products.  From her background in food science, to partnering with her sister to create a revolutionary pet food and now working with Chelsea Kent at Solutions, Roxanne is an innovator and pioneer in the pet food space advocating for f...

Chances are that you've had some experience with at least one of your pets undergoing anesthesia. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky!  Even though procedures that require anesthesia are common, that doesn't mean that we should ignore the risks. Every time your pet needs an anesthetic procedure, your vet should be discussing the risks and benefits so that you can make an educate...

We are all focused on the gut these days ... and rightfully so!  If we weren't all (this includes our four legged friends) eating such crappy diets, we may still be blissfully ignorant to the fact that 70% of the immune system is in the gut. We may also not have the handy term "leaky gut" If you think you've done it all and still aren't seeing the results you want, Dr. Kai...

With so many new listeners, today's episode is a reset. In case you're new here, or even if you've been around for a while, you may not know much about me and why I do what I do. This is a story of how I came to realize that the answers we seek lie in nature.  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations...

Join Isabel & I as we discuss feline enrichment and how to make sure your cat is living a happy life in your home!  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/products/bioenergetic-sensitivity-testing-...

I'm not a supplement person generally speaking. By that I mean that I want to work with food therapy first and then see if supplements are necessary. Even then, I'm incredibly picky about the supplements I use and recommend. And that's not without good reason. The supplement market is overrun and can be overwhelming. To be honest, I've known about the WinPro brand for years and...

Crate Training ... it's controversial.  As a positive reinforcement dog trainer, I see MOST people using crates WRONG. As a professional pet sitter, Isabel see the value and importance of crate training. A recent Washington Post article discusses how to PROPERLY crate train and I was impressed!  Listen as we discuss the pros, the cons, and answer some questions live! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nu...

Forbes recently released an article ranking states based on how "responsible" they are as pet parents ... and immediately Isabel and I had questions! What is the criteria? Who was surveyed? What do some of the survey questions even mean?? We break it all down in today's episode! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collecti...

There are a handful of superfoods that I give to my pets and use as functional foods with my clients. Bone broth is one of them. Crude Carnivore does bone broth well ... from sourcing to cooking, and even with the herbs selected specifically for their medicinal properties.  In todays episode, Flo Mason, owner of Crude Carnivore, joins me to talk all about this superfood! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nut...

There's a class action lawsuit against Hill's Pet Food. Thousands of pet parents are reporting illness and worse associated with Purina and other kibble brands. No recall (yet). Meanwhile, a single complaint (albeit valid) stokes a recall from a small raw food company. What the &*!k is going on with pet food?! B.C. Henschen joins me to talk about the behind the scenes of things we ha...

Have you ever considered a board & train facility for your dog? Or know someone who has? Someone recently reached out to me about dog training, asking if I could recommend a board & train facility. I was as pleasant as I know how to be and just said that I do not recommend board & train but could help them otherwise. They didn't take me up on the offer, which is fine ... but it di...

Billy Hoekman, VP of Nutrition and Communication at Green Juju, ALWAYS brings so much great information to the show! This time we go into a bit more detail about vegetables and their benefits both directly and indirectly to your dogs health, fats and their unnecessary demonization, and the truth behind the pet food industry. You won't want to miss a single minute of anything Billy has to say!...

There are SO MANY myths flying around on the internet and word of mouth about foods that dogs and cats "can't have" ... but the truth is that the list of truly toxic foods is pretty darn short!  Isabel and I discuss some of the most popular pet food myths and give you the very short list of truly toxic foods to dogs and cats.  Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health C...

Apoquel is commonly prescribed for dogs with allergies and sensitivities... but it's not a long term solution. Takeaways Apoquel is often prescribed for itchy allergic skin in dogs, but it is not a long-term solution and may have detrimental effects on a dog's health. Finding the underlying cause of the symptoms is crucial for effective treatment. Natural approaches, such as balanced raw...

Isabel and I talk about the lawsuit filed against Hill's Pet Food. Here's what you need to know! 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/products/bioenergetic-sensitivity-testing-for-dogs-full...

In this episode, Jessica interviews Eliza Burr, a pet business coach, who shares her journey of starting her own pet business and transitioning into coaching others. They discuss the demand for pet sitting and dog walking services, as well as the different types of pet businesses that Eliza coaches. Eliza provides tips for starting a pet business, including the importance of understanding the busi...

Parvo is 91% fatal if left untreated. Traditional treatment consists of round the clock intensive care, antibiotics, and fluids, ranging from $3000 - $8000.  Even with treatment, the fatality rate is around 35%. There's an ancient treatment that helps decrease this fatality rate to around 22%. And a new treatment that, although only has a small study so far, has a 100% survival rate and decre...

A lawsuit has been filed against Hills Pet Nutrition, alleging a coordinated campaign of misinformation about grain-free pet food. The lawsuit claims that Hills, along with veterinarians and other organizations, fabricated a link between grain-free diets and canine heart disease. This lawsuit is significant because it challenges the power and influence of big pet food companies. It also highlights...

Super Zoo registration is now open! So this week, Isabel and I discuss what Super Zoo is, who should attend, and tips for planning your trip. If you've never been, or even if you've been ut you're wondering how to get the most out of it, this episode is for you! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations...

February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month Taking better care of my dog's dental health is a top priority for me this year, and Dr. Katie Kangas is the perfect integrative veterinarian to come and talk to all of us about ways we can take care of their health by taking care of their mouths. With both preventive tips and the how and why of providing your pet with a full mouth dental cleaning...

Adam from Oma's Pride joins me to talk about the long history of raw pet food in this 4th generation family run farm. Oma's Pride started as a small operation selling eggs door to door and eventually expanded to processing custom cuts of poultry and distributing food up and down the East Coast. The company later ventured into the raw pet food movement, offering a variety of protein optio...

Coyotes? Bears? Bobcats? What wildlife is in your area? Regardless of what wildlife exists where you live, you should know what is there, their typical activities, like making and rearing, and have a plan for unexpected encounters. This week, Isabel and I discuss some practical tips for keeping your pets safe during coyote mating season. Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consu...

Dr. Judy Morgan joins me this week to talk about TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine), food therapy, and the truth about feeding a raw food diet to your pets based on TCVM principles.  TCVM is ancient and has been proven time and time again to be beneficial in all animals.  If you think you know everything about TCVM, or if you're brand new to the idea, this episode has so much info...

Isabel joins later in the episode all the way from Spain!  The truth about recalls in pet food, how Purina has handled social media criticism and recalls in the past, and what to do moving forward. 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 k...