Fermentation and Pets: How & Why Bacteria is Their Best Friend!
Welcome everyone. Today I am honored to be chatting with Billy Hoekman who is the Nutrition Science Director for Answers Pet Food. Billy is also frequently published in Dogs Naturally Magazine and is on the Board of Directors for the Royal Animal Health University.
And through your research on gut health, Answers is the first and only fermented raw pet food supplier in the industry. What does fermentation actually mean and how is your food different from others?
Why do so many dogs have unbalanced immune systems?
What are some sources or different types of fermented food?
What are the benefits of feeding fermented food?
What disorders can fermented foods and probiotics address?
If people feed fermented products would they need to also give pro and prebiotic supplements?
How should fermented foods be introduced into the diet and how long before a pet parent might notice a difference?
What fermented products does Answers produce and carry?
Should those be fed daily? Fed together or rotated?
Is it true that the goat’s milk for instance can be left out at room temp and is even healthier?
Can you share any stories about dogs that switched to eating fermented foods and what they experienced?
Where are your products sold and how can people find a supplier nearby?
Billy, where can everyone find out more information about you and Answers Pet Food?
https://www.answerspetfood.com/
https://www.answers4veterinarians.com/
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