The Raw Dog Food Truth

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the “normal” standards around kibble, routine shots, and lifelong itch meds by tracing how toxicity and chronic inflammation show up in real dogs. We dig into why Apoquel can quiet symptoms while disrupting immune function, then share a practical path for tapering off and rebuilding resilience with nutrition and targeted support.  • skepticism of commercial pet food m...

Send us Fan Mail What if “premium kibble” is just expensive cereal for dogs? We pull apart the marketing, the math, and the myths to show how fresh, raw feeding can be both practical and affordable—without getting spooked by bacteria headlines or recall drama. Starting with a clear framework for pricing raw, we walk through daily ounces, month-by-month conversions, and how protein choices shift yo...

Send us Fan Mail We trace how private equity now shapes vet care, why costs keep rising, and how to protect your pet with raw nutrition, informed consent, and better questions. Practical tips reveal what to remove from the bowl, how to spot upsells, and where to find independent help. • pool safety with step training for dogs • why raw feeding prevents chronic inflammatory issues • foods to avoid...

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the gap between what we eat for health and what we feed our dogs, making the case for fresh, species-appropriate diets over ultra-processed kibble. We break down labeling traps, palatability addiction, fasting benefits, and practical ways to question vet recommendations. • harms of ultra-processed pet food on metabolism and inflammation • why “complete and balanced” l...

Send us Fan Mail What if your dog’s itching isn’t a disease to crush but a message to decode? We dive into the hidden costs of “quick relief” meds like Apoquel, how immune suppression fuels bigger problems, and why so many pet parents feel trapped between fear and expensive guesswork. With candid stories from real cases, we walk through a calmer plan: rule out what’s truly urgent, support hydratio...

Send us Fan Mail What if the path to “optimal health” isn’t another monthly injection, but fixing the food bowl first? We dig into why we refuse to meet clients at kibble, how species-appropriate raw reduces inflammation at the source, and why the most common objections—cost, convenience, and fear—often crumble with honest math and simple workflows. Along the way, we tackle one of the most controv...

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the myth of “good kibble,” unpack how industry pressure harms vets and pets, and map a practical path toward raw feeding and holistic care. Hope lives in building a parallel system, mentoring new vets, and helping pet parents slow down before medicating. • why premium kibble still acts like sugar • big dogs and raw feeding costs compared fairly • how vet school market...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest myths about dog nutrition come from marketing, not biology? We dive straight into the carnivore vs omnivore debate and unpack why labels flip from “feed like a wolf” to “dogs are omnivores” whenever it helps sell cheaper, carb-heavy formulas. Our take is clear: dogs are built for animal-based diets—meat, bones, organs, and fat—and their bodies haven’t rewritten...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest upgrade to your pet’s health isn’t a prescription, but a bowl? We take on a stubborn myth head‑on: that domestication rewired dogs and cats to thrive on processed kibble. Using first principles—teeth built to slice, stomach acid built to break down raw tissue, and short intestines built for meat—we show why carnivore biology hasn’t changed in a century of conve...

Send us Fan Mail The carnivore versus omnivore debate isn't just academic – it's reshaping how we feed our pets and directly impacts their health. DeDe Murcer Moffett  and nutritionist Brian dive deep into why this classification matters so profoundly and the concerning motivations behind industry efforts to rebrand dogs as omnivores. Looking at basic biology tells a clear story: dogs ha...

Send us Fan Mail DeDe & Dr. Jasek talk about a new clinic where pet parents have the freedom to feed the food of their choice as well as get help for their pets without mandates that pet parents don't want.  Support the show Raw Dog Food and Company   Your Pet's Health is Our Business Free 20 Minute Pet Health Consult Decrease Itching and allergies with this supplement  Pure Raw Blen...

Send us Fan Mail The battle for your pet's health is being waged in food bowls across the country. As raw feeding gains popularity, private equity companies have rushed to capitalize on the movement with their "fresh" alternatives - but at what cost to your pet's wellbeing? Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett pull back the curtain on how companies like Farmer's Dog have...

Send us Fan Mail When disaster strikes and your freezer fails, what happens to all that expensive raw dog food? Nutritionist Brian tackles this common raw feeder nightmare with refreshing practicality, explaining why our modern food safety paranoia doesn't apply to our canine companions. "There are no freezers in the wild," he reminds us, sharing his experience of feeding slightly t...

Send us Fan Mail ,Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett expose the misleading veterinary practices causing pet parents to unnecessarily restrict protein and fat in their dogs' diets while ignoring the real culprits behind health issues. • The smell of kibble plants and pet food stores reveals the truth about processed pet foods • Perianal fistulas are often treated with immunosuppressants wh...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered if what you're feeding your pet is actually good for them? The truth about commercial pet food is more disturbing than most pet parents realize. When the FDA issued warnings linking grain-free diets to canine heart disease (DCM), it sent shockwaves through the pet community. But what if that entire controversy was manufactured? A bombshell revelation from this e...

Send us Fan Mail Raw feeding advocates Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett expose how major pet food companies co-opt raw feeding terminology while selling cooked products, leaving pets undernourished despite clever marketing. • Pet food companies like Farmer's Dog spend millions on marketing to make cooked food appear equivalent to raw • Holistic veterinarians generally recommend fresh fo...

Send us Fan Mail Your dog's body tells a remarkable story that few veterinarians acknowledge: every aspect of their physiology is perfectly designed to consume raw meat safely. From specialized enzymes in their saliva that neutralize bacteria to stomach acid powerful enough to dissolve bone, nature has equipped our canine companions with sophisticated systems that processed pet foods often un...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Moffett expose the shocking truth about pet food regulations and the synthetic ingredients hiding in commercial dog foods. We discuss how new FDA labeling laws are attempting to undermine raw feeding by requiring misleading language on packaging. • Summer heat poses serious risks to dogs – protect paws from hot pavement and provide adequate water • Syntheti...

Send us Fan Mail Raw feeding isn't just an alternative to kibble—it's the biologically appropriate diet dogs evolved to thrive on, providing all essential nutrients in their most bioavailable forms without harmful processed ingredients. Nutritionist Brian explains why kibble, invented only in 1956, has caused widespread health issues in dogs despite powerful marketing convincing owners i...

Send us Fan Mail The pet food industry is ramping up false claims that dogs have "evolved" to eat processed foods, but this contradicts biological reality and ignores how animals are designed to eat species-appropriate diets. • Dogs and cats have not evolved to eat processed foods any more than humans have evolved to thrive on Snickers bars and Fruit Loops • Raw diets contain bioactive c...

Send us Fan Mail Something alarming is happening to our pets. Veterinarians across the country are reporting unprecedented levels of chronic illness, cancer, and behavioral issues—even in very young animals. What's behind this troubling trend? DeDe Murcer-Moffett and Dr. Judy Jasek dive deep into Colorado's controversial new pet vaccine requirements and what they mean for health-consciou...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss dangerous medications for pets, focusing on common drugs that pet owners may not realize can harm their animals and natural alternatives for managing health issues. • Ivermectin can be toxic to dogs with the MDR1 gene mutation, commonly found in herding breeds • UC Davis offers a $55 saliva test to determine if your dog has the MDR1 mutation • Human medications like ibu...

Send us Fan Mail We explore how dogs become addicted to chemicals and additives in processed pet food, and why some initially resist raw diets despite these being healthier options. Patience during the transition from kibble to raw food leads to remarkable health improvements that pet owners consistently report. • Dogs often reject raw food initially because they're experiencing withdrawal fr...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett discuss when pet owners should take their animals to emergency veterinary care and how to avoid unnecessary tests and expenses. We explore the concerning trends in emergency vet care, including excessive testing, medication, and hospitalization that can sometimes make pets sicker rather than helping them recover. • Emergency vet visits can co...

Send us Fan Mail The myth of the "perfect diet" for dogs has created generations of malnourished pets. Raw feeding experts DeDe Murcer Moffett and Dr. Judy Jasek tackle the dangerous misconception that dogs should eat the same food day after day, year after year. "Would you eat the exact same meal for five years straight?" they ask, highlighting how unnatural this approach is f...