The Pet Parenting Reset

If you haven't been to Super Zoo, well let me tell you, it is truly a ZOO! I've been back home for over a week and I'm still getting settled back in to my routine and getting caught up with everyone! Fortunately, I got Billy from Green Juju (and Kelley too!) to talk a little bit about their new foods, which I'm super pumped about, and in today's episode I'll tell you...

Mushrooms are such a hot topic in the human and pet worlds right now and it's important to get GOOD information before trying any supplement with you or your pets. There are very few companies that I believe are doing it "RIGHT" and REAL MUSHROOMS is one of the companies that I trust. Joni and Dr. Silver join me today to chat about mushrooms and how they can change the world!  Liste...

Even if you're not a raw feeder, there is a LOT to learn about how to best feed our dogs in the fresh feeding community. Hahnbee Choi was looking for a good resource that was bite-sized and easy to consume but didn't find one, so she created it with The Rawcast Podcast! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultati...

If you had a holistic veterinarian telling you her TOP 3 tips to keep your pet healthier, and longer, would you take those tips and run? I know I sure would!  In today's episode, I pulled these 3 gems from her episode way back when! I hope these actionable, bite-sized episodes will help you as much as they help me! Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.w...

My husband tells me all the time that I need to make sure our dog Kimberly lives forever. While I know that isn't actually possible, I do want to do everything in my power to give her the best health and lifespan. Today, Dr. Gary Richter joins me to talk about his 2 new books "Longevity For Dogs" and "Longevity For Cats." Find Dr. Richter's first book, "The Ultim...

Dr. Judy Morgan, Billy Hoekman, and Angela Ardolino spoke at The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit hosted by The Nautical Dog in Williamsburg, VA and I have all the juicy details for you in today's episode! Get the magazine Plant and Mushroom Medicine For Pets: https://drruthroberts.com/products/plant-and-mushroom-for-pets-by-angela-ardolino-medical-plants-book?ref=tppr  Send us Fan Mail 🐶...

We are always looking for new ways to help our pets, and of course, the more natural, the better! So when I heard about Jonathan Lowe and O3Vets, I knew I needed to learn more and bring this miracle to you! In today's episode, Jonathan will give us a peek at all the ways ozone can help our pets - and how not to use it too. Ask your vet about ozone therapy and point them in the direction of O3...

I don't know if we can ever be completely confident about the job we are doing as pet parents. I think it's something we hone over time, but something we will always work towards, especially with different animals in our lives. I do think that we can do lots of things to help build confidence, especially by learning new things and creating a team to help us. Shannon Cutts has a very uniq...

When I was a new pet mom, I did everything my vet told me to do . . . including feeding the pricey bags of food sold in her office. I had 6 cats and they all were on different foods, even some "prescription" foods for weight management. Fast forward and I now know that there is no "medicine" in those foods AND they have no requirements for additional feeding trials to prove eff...

Lab-grown (cultured cell) meat was just approved for sale to humans in June 2023 by the FDA. Of course, there are tons of questions, but we should also be concerned about what this may mean for pet food. I don't know about you, but when I see that Bill Gates is involved, I'd prefer to run the other way. Here are the links to everything discussed in todays epsiode: Human Food Made with Cu...

WARNING!! DO NOT use apps to hire people to care for your dog. Apps like Rover and Wag have been implicated in the neglect and even death of pets.  It's incredibly sad - and completely avoidable.  Learn why it's so incredibly important to vet your pet care providers BEFORE you hire anyone else to care for your beloved pets.  Alexa Rabini of Midful Dog Mom and Vegas Dog Moms joins me toda...

There are some "secrets" in the supplement industry - both for pets and people - and Dr. Joe Kasper is here to let you in on every single one. From the quality of the product, how it's made, and where the ingredients come from, Dr. Joe is letting you in on all the behind-the-scenes so that you can make the best decisions for you and your dog (or cat!) Find Dr. Joe Kasper at https://...

Join us for a captivating conversation with Lora Lee Medley, a passionate feline enthusiast and the brilliant mind behind The Dedicated Feline Enthusiast website.  Lora Lee enlightens us on the vital topic of TNR (trap-neuter-return) for feral cats, shedding light on this humane approach to population control. Tune in to this episode filled with engaging stories, expert advice, and a celebration o...

My cat recently had 17 teeth extracted. I know what you’re thinking - WOW, how did you let it get that bad?! Well, I did and I didn’t. Romeo has resorptive disease and we’ve been doing dental cleanings regularly his whole life. This past year, he developed hyperthyroidism and we had to get his thyroid levels back to normal before he could be put under anesthesia for a dental cleaning. Once we got...

When I say that many "big pet food" companies use poor quality ingredients, THIS is what I mean:  https://truthaboutpetfood.com/aafcos-new-common-food-index/ In today's episode, you'll learn what a "common food" is and WHY you need to be on the lookout for these ingredients in your pet food. Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www....

I've called the pet food world "The Wild West" before but you may not have known quite why I feel this way. We know "The Wild West" to be a relatively lawless place where people did what they wanted and not much regulation was happening. That's exactly how I see Big Pet Food.  Much of what I know about pet food I learned from Susan Thixton and her blog Truth About Pet...

We are receiving more and more information about the negative effects of traditional spay and neuter procedures on dogs, especially when they are done very early in life. In today's episode, we'll cover  - WHY traditional spay and neuter may not be appropriate for every dog  - WHAT the risks are  - OPTIONS for alternatives to traditional spay and neuter procedures I also understand that...

Learn more and help Mission K9 Rescue: https://missionk9rescue.org/ I have the utmost respect for our military and working dogs. They are trained to do some really incredible - and undeniably brave - things.  It's sad to think about what fate awaits them after service. Some dogs are lucky, others are not.  Bob Bryant from Mission K9 Rescue joins me today to talk about the work they do to help...

2 more dog foods were found to contain dog DNA, what's the deal with feeding rice to dogs, and is rosemary essential oil causing seizures? We'll tackle all of this in today's episode. Links for articles discussed: Dog DNA found in 2 more pet foods https://truthaboutpetfood.com/dog-dna-found-in-2-dog-foods Dr Cathy Alinovi FB post https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=716465563817437&a...

Pet supplements, like human supplements, are abundant and confusing. The market is saturated and we often seek out guidance on which ones to choose and why. When I see a company doing things right, I have to talk about it.  For a long time, I scrolled past the ads for Poli Pet Products because I thought it was just another supplement company, but I decided to take a deeper dive and I think they ar...

I am so stinking proud of a client I've been working with to help her dog who has food sensitivities that I wanted to talk to you about her dogs case. At only 2 1/2 years old, she was already being told by her veterinarian that they had no other options for her dog.  She asked me for help and through some very emotionally and yes, even physically, difficult work over the past few months, we&a...

Whether you're new to raw feeding, or even if you've been raw feeding for a long time, there are some misconceptions and down-right untruths floating around the internet and social media. This makes us question ourselves, wonder if we're doing the best for our pets, and in some cases keep us from taking the leap to feeding a fresh food diet. Kay Stewart is a Registered Veterinary Te...

Providing our pets a good life is all any pet parent really wants, and to do that we feed the best food and prevent unnecessary exposures to toxins.  But there's one more thing that (almost) no one is talking about that we should be doing and it takes very little effort . . .  What is that one thing? We'll talk all about it in today's episode. Send us Fan Mail 🐶 🐱 Nutrition &...

Your mental health is obviously a very important part of your life, but have you thought about how it affects your dog? Karoline May, the founder of Dog Mom Mentality, joins me today to share her journey as a mental health advocate and dog mom.  Her dog, Layla, is the inspiration for all of it and I'm here for it. She is also giving YOU 10% off of her custom dog mom mentality journal by using...

Did you know that the number one reason cats are relinquished to shelters is for litter box problems? Did you also know that many of these cases could be very simply resolved? In today's episode, we talk about the #1 thing you can do to correct litter box aversion, and we dive in to some detail on what to do after. Whether you are a seasoned cat parent, or you think you may adopt a cat in the...