Posts tagged nutrition
Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma

Listen in as entrepreneur, activist and science writer Daniel Schulof reveals the shoddy science responsible for the chronic disease epidemics killing millions of pets every year. His book has been named “the most rigorous and probing canine nutrition book ever written” and we explore the problem of scientific misinformation in the companion animal nutrition world. The main focus that we discuss is the fact that carbs are detrimental to our dogs’ health.

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Confused About Giving Your Dog Coconut Oil?

Hello dog lovers! Are you confused about giving your dog Coconut Oil? Well, we’re here with Charisa Antigua and Carmina O’Connor and they are going to help dispel the top coconut oil myths and share why this oil is actually the healthiest oil to give. Want to be the best advocate for your dog's health and wellness? Well, we need to be educated in the science of canine nutrition and this is a great learning opportunity to learn about how fats affect our dogs and why MCTs in coconut oil are beneficial. What are the different forms of coconut oil? You'll also learn about all of the benefits of coconut oil and how it can help your dog with seizures, allergies, GI issues, dental health and much, much more. Coconut oil as a health aid was recognized in Ayurvedic medicine almost 4000 years ago. How can it help with your dog's health?

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Your Dog is not a Robot… They are a Living Sentient Being

Did you know that our dog’s behavior is affected by health and wellness? Ana Melara chats with me about about how our dogs are sentient, i.e. they have the same capacity as us to feel joy and happiness, as well as negative emotions like fear, pain and sadness. So, how does health and wellness play into our dog’s behavior? How can a change in behavior signal a possible medical condition? How can food and nutrition help our dogs’ mood and effectively their behavior? Learn all of this and more by tuning in!

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The Future of Fresh Nutrition

Now more than ever, dog parents are expecting more transparency around pet food ingredients, especially as we are looking at better and cleaner food for ourselves. And many of us are concerned with the increase in pet food recalls. Listen in as Tom Arrix from Get Joy shares what’s happening now and is on the horizon when it comes to fresh dog food.

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The Wolf on Your Sofa

Hi there Dog lovers! Thanks for tuning in to another amazing episode of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Back for a 2nd time, Joel Baardseth is here to share some great information.

Did you know that dogs and wolves share 98.8% of the same DNA?

What makes them similar? What makes them different? How can we improve our dog’s health by learning about wolves in the wild? Listen, learn and help your dog to thrive!

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Talking to Your Vet About Homemade Diets

Going to the vet is often times a stressful event for not only our dogs but for us as well. Would you agree that talking to a conventional vet about feeding a raw or natural diet could be one of the most intimidating things? How is the best way to have an open and honest conversation with your veterinarian about what you feed your dog? Nikki Giovanelli, The Canine Health Nut shares how.

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Chew on This!

Dogs have an innate desire and need to chew. When you own a dog, you have two choices: give them something healthy to chew or let them find something to chew (ie your shoes, furniture). Chewing is a natural behavior for dogs, as it helps pups clean their teeth, exercise their jaws, and gives them something to do when they’re feeling bored.

So, with all of the choices of chews, how do we know what’s best for our dogs?

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How to Treat Your Dog Holistically & Successfully

Are you aware of all of the different treatment options that can benefit your dog’s health? Let’s explore!

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The Dog Obesity Epidemic

Obesity is considered the most common preventable disease in dogs in north America and one in four dogs is considered obese. It's becoming a real issue and causing a lot of different health issues. What can we do to ensure our dogs are fit and trim?

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