The Pet Parenting Reset

In this rare interview, I sit down with Dr. Ian Billinghurst—the father of raw feeding and creator of the BARF diet—to talk truth, science, and the future of pet nutrition. If you've ever questioned commercial pet food or wanted to understand the real roots of raw, this is the episode you don't skip.Send us a text

A study conducted by Texas A&M using data from over 47,000 dogs in the Dog Aging Project data base found that 99% of dogs in the U.S. have some form of behavioral issue. In this weeks episode of the Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel & Jessica discuss the study and what we think is causing these issues, along with what we can do about them.Read more: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-releases/most-dogs-have-a-behavior-problem/Send us a text

Cats are so misunderstood by pet parents, even more so than dogs in my opinion. They have very specific needs that we (mostly) don't meet. In this episode, I'm joined by Sabrina from RAWR Pet Food (Eat Like A Lion) to talk all things feline nutrition—from ethical sourcing to species-appropriate formulation. If you've ever wondered what your cat actually needs to thrive, this episode breaks it down with clarity and truth.Send us a text

*This is a sensitive topic* In this week's episode of the Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and Jessica discuss dog bites from warnings, prevention, management, and the possibility of behavioral euthanasia. It's a difficult thing to consider, but it's a reality for some and we'd be doing a disservice if we didn't discuss it all. Send us a text

In this episode, I sit down with Small Batch Pet Food to talk about one of the most overlooked (and most important) parts of your dog's diet: where the ingredients come from. We break down what ethical sourcing really means, how to spot red flags in pet food labels, and why knowing your brand's supply chain matters more than ever. If you're feeding raw or just trying to feed better, this one's a must-listen.Send us a text

On this week's Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and I continue our discussion around getting creative and saving some money on our pets expenses. This week we dive into different ways to save on veterinary care - and when to NOT skip the vet visit! Send us a text

Toni Shelaske is a podcast host, seasoned entrepreneur, and a holistic pet wellness expert. She's the dynamic female founder and former owner of Healthy Pet Products, Pittsburgh's premier natural pet supply retailer. Today, Toni shares her expertise in the pet industry on her popular podcast Toni Unleashed.She serves on the board of IndiePet, supporting the growth and innovation of independent pet retailers, and has launched her own line of private label, Pittsburgh-themed dog toys, combining her love of pets and hometown pride.Toni is passionate about helping pet owners make healthier choices and guiding fellow entrepreneurs on how to stand out authentically in a big-box world.In this episode, we talk about the important role that indie pet stores play in our pets healthcare - and so much more! Send us a text

On this week's episode, Isabel and Jessica discuss some ways to get creative and save on pet care expenses. There were so many ideas that we decided to do a part 2 next week focusing on veterinary care! Send us a text

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Dr. PJ Broadfoot—holistic veterinarian, trailblazer, and total badass in integrative medicine. We dive into the alternative therapies she's used for decades to treat everything from chronic illness to trauma in pets—tools most vets won't even talk about. From energy medicine to frequency-based treatments, Dr. Broadfoot reveals what truly supports healing on a cellular (and soul) level. If you've ever felt like conventional vet care isn't enough… this episode is your wake-up call.Send us a text

On this week's episode, Isabel and I discuss the affects that the potential tariffs are already having on pet products and what we can do to prepare.Send us a text

Isabel & I continue our Spring series talking about heartworms for dogs and cats.Since it was live on Earth Day, we also start off talking about things we are doing to help the planet.. Send us a text

"Common Ground is an important new documentary film featuring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hyman, Gabe Brown, and many others. Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. The film explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health and the planet."Join the Global Watch Party on Amazon Prime for both Kiss The Ground and Common Ground this Earth Day, April 22, 2025.Note from me: We talk a lot about regenerative agriculture and that we are blessed to be able to have access to any of it. That shouldn't be the case. It should be the NORM! There are solutions, we just have to be intentional about supporting them. Join me in watching the premier of Common Ground (and Kiss The Ground if you haven't seen it yet) and reach out on Instagram to let me know!Join the launch party: https://commongroundfilm.org/Send us a text

On this weeks' Weekly Pet Roundup with Isabel from Covered In Pet Hair, we discuss spring allergies in us and our pets. It's that time of year! Everything is yellow here in Virginia and both people and pets are really feeling it. What can we do about it? Isabel and I discuss!Send us a text

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National Raw Feeding Week was created to raise awareness of the benefits of feeding pets a raw food diet. Kimberly Gauthier, blogger at Keep the Tail Wagging, founded the awareness week and joins me today to talk about the benefits of raw feeding, myths around raw feeding, and how this week has changed over the years. Listen to hear some of the craziest myths we've heard on social media and in real life interactions with people!Send us a text

Try Gussy's Gut: gussysgut.pxf.io/TPPRIt's no secret that gut health is one of the most talked about topics in health circles these days, but we've actually known this for thousands of years. And fermented foods have been a staple of diets for all types of animals (including humans) throughout time. Rob Ryan joins me on this weeks episode to talk more about how we can incorporate fermented foods into our dogs diet for a healthier gut, and ultimately a healthier immune system and an overall improvement in quality of life.Send us a text

We know that as facultative carnivores, dogs need a variety of foods including vegetation for optimal gut and immune health. Green Juju has been leading the way for many years and they have finally released their 4th blend called Vitality! Billy joins me to talk more about the benefits of vegetables and their new Vitality blend!Send us a text

Greenwashing is a marketing trend that companies use to trick the consumer into thinking that their products meet specifications that a more conscientious consumer is looking for. This is done with text and images that make the consumer believe that the product is somehow better for the environment and/or better for the health of the animal (humans included) eat or using it. As someone who is making products for pets to consume, Lauren provides her unique understanding of how this works in the industry.Send us a text

Dr. Ruth Roberts has been educating veterinarians and holistic pet health coaches on the risks associated with spaying and neutering dogs. While most of us have been taught to think that it's the most humane thing to do for over population, the reality of removing hormone producing organs is incredibly detrimental, especially so early in life. Before you choose to spay or neuter your next dog, please take a moment to listen to this episode!Send us a text

Consumer Reports did their first ever testing on 58 dog foods. Kara and I were disappointed in more than one statement in their article, though overall I think it's a good thing.Just out of curiosity, do young people even know what Consumer Reports is? LOLI hope you enjoy this episode from a recent Instagram live with Kara Hanrahan of Raw Paw Adventures!Send us a text

Rita Hogan is BACK talking about herbs for dogs, cats, and humans, as well as her new book The Herbal Dog.I always learn something new when I listen to Rita so bringing her back to you is such a pleasure! If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Herbal Dog yet, you can grab it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/41HnvD5Send us a text

Dr. Amaya Espindola founded FelVet after veterinary school when she found herself being called to specialize in helping cats. Her love of singing has been a central part of her veterinary practice and she is brining her lullabies to the world so that you can share these vibrational frequencies with your cats too!Send us a text

Jonathan Wainberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Pets at Synchrony (CareCredit) shares with us their lifetime of care study and the shocking information it has provided on the state of pet ownership in the U.S.In this episode, we discuss things that can be done as a concerned pet parent to prepare as best we can for when an emergency or specialty vet visit is required.Links to the studies discussed: https://www.synchrony.com/contenthub/newsroom/new-synchrony-research-finds-pet-parents-are-equally.htmlhttp://saahosting.com/loclg/7263_Lookbook_Download_link.pdfSend us a text

On the Weekly Pet Roundup, Isabel and I discuss greenwashing in the pet industry.What is greenwashing?What are some terms to look for?What's regulated?What's not regulated?What should I look for instead?We answer all of these questions and more!Send us a text

It's true . . . pets are considered property under the eyes of the law. What does that translate to for you as a pet parent trying to get the best care for your pet?Carrie Hyde is the owner of The Spaw in California and also puts on Thriving Pet Expo. If you're seeing this before 2/16/25, and you're in the Tustin, CA area, make sure to go this year and watch Dog Eat Dog, the play to learn even more truths about caring for your pets!Send us a text

There are so many supplements on the market for pets (and people!) and it can be very difficult not to fall into the shiny object trap! Isabel and I discuss supplements, when to use them, and how to choose them on this weeks Weekly Pet Roundup!Send us a text

Kara asked me to join her to talk about seed oils and omega 3 oils for her new podcast, Raw Remedies and we had such a great talk that I wanted to share it with you and to introduce you to her new podcast!The processing of seed oils is disgusting and involves carcinogenic chemicals and deodorizers. We try to avoid seed oils as much as possible.Omega 3 supplementation also has it's challenges. Listen as we discuss both!Follow Raw Remedies podcast: https://rawremediespodcast.buzzsprout.com/BOOK: The Big Fat Surprise on AmazonSend us a text

Live on the Weekly Pet Roundup this week, Isabel and I discuss the role of AI in veterinary medicine, how it can be used for good and how it can be used for, well, not so good things. Join us as we discuss!Send us a text

Rita Hogan is a canine herbalist and one of the kindest human beings I've met. She has dedicated her life to learning about the use of herbs, specifically as they relate to dogs. Her new book, The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism Applications and Practice, will be released on February 4, 2025!You can pre-order your copy anywhere you buy books, and on Amazon!Send us a text

Sean from Earth Buddy joins me again, this time to discuss something close to both of our hearts . . . SENIOR dog care tips! I love puppies! They're the cutest little floppy things . . . but the old dogs have my heart. Caring for a senior dog takes a little extra love, time, and patience, and Sean joins me this week with some tips he's learned along the way!Send us a text

Amy Renz, the founder of Goodness Gracious Pet Foods, joins me this week to help decipher those often very confusing pet food labels so that we can break them down into usable information to be able to compare one to the next. Plus, we talk a little bit about the new Restorative Recipes from Goodness Gracious that I'm so excited about! Send us a text

The situation with H5N1, cats, and raw cows milk is more complex than what I spoke about in the last Weekly Pet Roundup and I needed to explain everything so that you have all the facts and can make the best decisions possible for your pets!Send us a text

There's a lot to unpack with bird flu (H5N1, avian influenza, HPAI)Isabel and I break it down for you in this week's episode. Cliff's notes: Cats are much more at risk than dogs. It can be contracted through eating the raw meat of an infected bird, as well as through environmental contamination. Mitigation can look like cooking, HPP, fermenting, and most importantly SOURCING!Send us a text

This will be the 3rd year for The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit in Williamsburg, VA hosted by The Nautical Dog.Amanda Wilbourne, owner of The Nautical Dog, joins us today to talk about her story, the store, and why you don't want to miss this years summit! Send us a text

Librela (for dogs) and Solensia (for cats) isn't the "miracle" drug that Zoetis has promised to veterinarians. Dr. Josie Beug has been warning us for nearly a year about this drug, which was declined in human use, and now the FDA has finally issued a warning letter. Find out more: https://petadvocare.com/FDA warning letter: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/product-safety-information/dear-veterinarian-letter-notifying-veterinarians-about-adverse-events-reported-dogs-treated-librelaDr. Karen Becker's 12 minute video on the FDA warning letter: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDz5zkkyn7b/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Send us a text

Data from the Dog Aging Project has given us more insight into what pet parents are choosing to feed their dogs  - and why.Where do you fall in this scale?Blogs discussed in this episode: https://www.petfoodindustry.com/nutrition/dog-and-cat-food-nutrition/article/15710225/kibble-less-likely-for-small-purebred-older-or-working-dogshttps://www.petfoodindustry.com/nutrition/research-notes/article/15710319/human-demographics-influence-dog-food-choiceSend us a text

It's no secret that I've avoided having dog trainers come on the show in the past because I'm very passionate about positive reinforcement training and there are so many trainers who use methods that I can't condone.When I spoke with Denise before recording, I knew this would be a great fit! She's not only a dog trainer, but she uses spirituality in her training sessions, which I absolutely love! She's put it all in a book, which I hope you'll grab! https://amzn.to/3BtZeXQSend us a text

Repeat after me: We don't invite fae into our home!Seriously though, there are plenty of precautions that should be taken when putting your Elf on the Shelf in various situations around your home so that your pets don't inadvertently become sick or injured.Isabel and I discuss! Send us a text

Dr. Chris Bessent joined us again on Pet Health Junkies, and she never disappoints! She is the founder and formulator of Herbsmith and Medicus Veterinary Diets and has decades of veterinary practice under her belt! This week, she dives in to omega supplementation and HERBS

It's easy to say "add Omega's" to your pets diet . . . but what does that actually mean? What should we be looking for? Why would we add them and how?Judah Veitel has a rich history in the functional medicine space and as Clinical Nutrition Education Specialist for Nordic Naturals, he joins me on this week's episode to break down what you need to know about Omegas for you and for your pets.Send us a text

Isabel and I continued our conversation with preventative tips for cancer which happen to overlap between all species! Some of the thngs we talked about include: - fasting- ketogenic diets- rotating keto with high protein- grounding- circadian rhythms- red light and blue light- antioxidants- omega 3's- nutrient absorption- must do at home testingSend us a text

As a pet nutritionist, I am very passionate about the foods we feed to our pets - yes, your pets too! The conversation around raw food diets is controversial and I have found that the conversation is much easier had around ultra processed foods and minimally processed foods. Without a doubt, minimally processed wins hands down every time.Steve's Real Food was the first to bring raw food diets mainstream and still gives us exceptional quality foods for dogs and cats today. Send us a text

At this point, most of our dogs will have some brush with cancer.That sucks.BUT we now know that 90-95% is LIFESTYLE, which is so empowering!Dr. Katie Kangas joins me on this Instagram live to discuss prevention and what to do if faced with a diagnosis.Send us a text

In part 1, Isabel and I discuss some statistics around canine cancer, how it is mostly lifestyle, and some of th things we can do as preventative measures for both us and our pets. Send us a text

When I find people who are so multifaceted that they literally blow my mind, I know that I have to bring them on the podcast to talk to YOU!I've had Chelsea Kent on my radar for quite a while. She's incredible! She owns an indie pet store, she attends AAFCO meetings, she owns Parsley Pet and she owns Solutions Pet Products. I finally got to meet her in person in 2024 and had to ask her on the podcast for you. This episode is an overview of lots of different things that she is involved in so that we can lay the ground work to have her come back and talk a bit more in detail on some of the things that interests us all the most as pet parents who want better for our pets. Some things we cover:  - her indie pet store and apothecary - HPP in pet foods (y'all know this is a big topic!) - HTMA testing - Solutions Pet ProductsSend us a text

The truth is that kibble is the experiment and that experiment has failed. Lauren, the founder of Girls Gone Raw Pet Health, joins me to discuss the health revolution in the U.S. and how we are actively looking to feed our pets better! Have you made the switch?Send us a text

When Oncotect first reached out to me and offered a test for my dog Kimberly, I was like "Sure!" and didn't think too much of it. Then the email with the results hit my inbox and my heart sank. I didn't want to open it. Was it better that I just not know? What if she has cancer? I did open it, breath held, and thank goodness her chances for having cancer based on this test were categorized as "low"I know how well I care for my pets, but I'm aware that cancer can still pop up to anyone at any time. Some breeds are more predisposed as well, so we need to be extra vigilant for them.If you'd like to have Oncotect cancer screening done for your dog, check the show notes for all the links!Send us a text

Did you know . . .    - That Rx pet food doesn't contain any       medication?    - That Rx pet foods ingredients are often       WORSE than the off the shelf brands?    - That Rx pet food isn't designed to be used       long term? Let's break it all down with Dr. Chris Bessent of Medicus Veterinary Diets! Send us a text

Getting involved in legislation seems overwhelming, and it is, but it's also our responsibility because when we don't get involved we allow things to just happen to us ... and I believe that's how we got to this place. The PURR Act is being reviewed in Congress and it's not ready to be signed into law at best, but certainly not good for anyone who is a consumer of pet food. Please listen and take action! Read on congress.gov https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7380Truth About Pet Food to take action https://truthaboutpetfood.com/your-action-needed-stop-the-purr-act/Send us a text

Michelle Thomas (Magical Mutts Michelle) has such a beautiful gift that she has honed to be able to connect energetically with pets (and people) to help us as pet parents understand our pets better.I hired Michelle to connect with my dog, Kimberly, and even though she spent a good deal of time actually connected to me, what I found out about Kim has helped me understand her better and make better decisions for myself and for her. Michelle was kind enough to join me to tell her story and hopefully give you some insight into what she does so that you can decide if this is something that is right for you and your pet.Send us a text

I've been using the Mine Pet Platter for over 2 years now and I LOVE it! I especially love the research behind the development (I'm such a nerd!)Carol Smeja and her late husband dug in to learning everything they could about how wolves and wild cats eat in the wild to bring a feeding experience to your pets that mimics their wild counterparts as closely as possible. Not only do we discuss the platter, but some other things you can do around meal time to make it more enticing to your pets!Send us a text