Podcast appearances and mentions of susan thixton

Send us a textWelcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.  Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Erin & Nessie's trip to the Johns Hopkins Canine Cognition Lab (0:54)Kimberly's pet insurance drama (3:27)Susan Thixton released the shocking number of complaints received by the FDA of pets sickened by kibble last year (7:57)Green Juju's new food-based probiotics (18:52)Why Conor Brady says "Eat sh$%  and live" (20:50)The [not so?] surprising company buying an Australian raw food brand (25:52)Why we're excited about CBD Dog Health's newest products (34:00)LINKS DISCUSSED:Purina Pet Food Adverse Event Reports Finally Provided by FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/purina-pet-food-adverse-event-reports-finally-provided-by-fda/)Billy's video re: Green Juju's newest products (https://www.instagram.com/p/DGvoJM1Ptvm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)Dr. Conor Brady's post about Fecal Microbiome Transplants (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/169yMTZHSq/0Australian raw pet food company purchase (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1UcSwBMjY5/)CBD Dog Health's new grooming products (https://cbddoghealth.com/natural-dog-grooming/)Lemonade pet insurance (https://www.lemonade.com/pet)SOCIAL MEDIA...Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingFacebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastInstagram.com/RawFeederLifeInstagram.com/Erin_the_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Send us a textWelcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.  Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Catching up with Kimberly & Erin, and Susan Thixton's 2025 List (0:54)Avian flu and buying eggs (5:20)Neno update and Bella's adventures (7:45)Kimberly found a new indoor toy for her dogs (14:38)Is freeze-dried raw processed food? (16:03)We've got (fan) mail and how we pick our episode guests & topics (22:42)(Not a lot of) TV and Super Bowl Talk (37:07)Brazil nuts, picky eaters and SuperZoo (41:45)Huntaway raw food brand news (49:26)LINKS DISCUSSED:Do you have a link to the dog toy you bought?Susan Thixton's 2025 The List (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-list/)Avian flu in Nevada cattle (https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/05/health/bird-flu-cattle-nevada/index.html)50% off your first order of Huntaway on Chewy.com (https://www.chewy.com/huntaway-frozen-wild-venison-raw-dog/dp/842142)Forever Dog Life (https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Dog-Life-Longevity-Healthier/dp/0063314002/)Huntaway Ambassador Search (https://huntaway.pet/pages/ambassador-program-march-may-2025) OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

I am so excited to share this episode with you, as Susan Thixton is changing the game in achieving transparency for consumers with pet foods, and has worked tirelessly for over 20 years to bring inside information to light so that pet parents can make informed decisions about the foods they choose for their beloved pets; and feel confident that it is in fact high quality. We discuss some of the hidden ingredients in commercial foods, what it's like going up against the grain and experiences of attending regulatory meetings. Susan really is a pioneer in setting higher standards for our pets, and has uncovered some shocking truths along the way.Links:Explore the hidden issues with pet food at Truth About Pet Food websiteSupport the Association for Truth in Pet FoodCheck out Susan's ListRead Susan's book - Buyer Beware: The Crimes, Lies and Truth About Pet FoodAbout Susan Thixton:Susan Thixton is a dedicated pet food safety advocate fighting for change in pet food regulation and quality in the USA. Susan started the website Truth About Pet Food in 2004 which offers free resources to pet parents globally on pet food safety and regulations, ingredients, testing, recalls, laws, and more and also provides support on what to do if you think your pets food made them sick. In 2013 Susan founded the Association for Truth in Pet Food to give a voice to consumers and advocate for safe pet food, proper regulation of pet food and transparency in pet food labelling. Susan published Buyer Beware, The crimes, lies and truth about pet food in 2011 which sheds light on some of the shocking facts behind the all too familiar food we feed our pets and provides insight into why we should be taking a closer look beyond the bowl.Interested in supporting your Dog's health holistically? Connect with me on Instagram!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/today-is-the-day License code: 1JUSHLLAVMM6YVRF

Send us a textWelcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Cheers to the end of 2024 and we have a lot to discuss (0:55)Erin's disastrous vacation with the dogs (2:02)Catching up with Kimberly's & Erin's holidays (9:10)BK Pets have strong feelings about what they're leaving behind in 2024 and social media has thoughts (18;04)The FDA issued a warning to veterinarians about adverse effects of the Librela drug - which Dr. Josie Beug has been concerned about all along (35:44)What we're hearing about the H5 Avian flu (40:44)New products from some of our favorite brands (45:45)Our favorite Alternative Dog Mom moments of 2024 (52:37)What we're looking forward to in 2025 (1:11:23)TV Talk (1:19:07)LINKS DISCUSSED:FDA's Warning re: Librela (https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/product-safety-information/dear-veterinarian-letter-notifying-veterinarians-about-adverse-events-reported-dogs-treated-librela)Dr. Josie Beug's thoughts on Librela (https://drjosie.substack.com/p/an-early-christmas-present)Susan Thixton's concerns about the raw food recall related to the Avian Flu (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/ending-2024-with-the-worst-pet-food-regulatory-failure/)OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Unlock the secrets to optimizing your pet's health with Elizabeth Casas, Professional Certified Canine Nutritionist (CPCN) and Holistic Pet Health Coach (HPHC). Elizabeth shares her compelling journey into pet nutrition, which began when her beloved cat, Lumiere, was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Her story reveals the pitfalls of conventional prescription diets and the transformative power of homemade meals. You'll gain insights into navigating the challenging landscape of pet food labels and marketing tricks, empowering you to make informed choices for your furry companions.Ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer variety of pet foods on the shelf? You're not alone. We tackle this issue head-on, unpacking the confusion surrounding pet food labeling and the misleading allure of convenience over nutrition. With practical tips from Elizabeth, such as incorporating natural superfoods like sardines and mushrooms, you can enhance your pet's diet and improve their overall well-being. Personal stories and expert advice highlight the benefits of small, thoughtful changes that can boost your pet's immune system and support their gut health.Our conversation also highlights the remarkable impact of personalized pet nutrition coaching, with success stories of pets like Chloe and Lovebug who thrived with tailored diets. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of collaborating with veterinarians and nutritionists to craft the best nutrition plans for individual pets. We also discuss valuable resources and workshops to deepen your understanding of pet nutrition. Resources mentioned in this episode:TheTruthAboutPetFood.com - Susan Thixton's WebsiteFeed Real InstituteDr. Ruth RobertsLearn more about Elizabeth's services, workshops, and resources at wellnesswisdom4pets.comComment on this episode! For questions or if you need a reply- please email us at Amy@StarlightPetTalk.comComing 12/17! We announce our new name and other big changes for the show coming in 2025! Don't miss it! Support the showComing Dec. 17, 2024! We announce our new name and other big changes for the show in 2025! Don't miss it!We Want to Hear From You!Your thoughts and experiences matter to us. What's one thing you've learned from this episode that you're excited to try with your pet? Or, do you have a question or topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode? Leave a review or comment below—your feedback helps us create content that truly resonates with you! Support us: Buy Me a Coffee LISTEN & FOLLOW!▷ Official Site▶ Facebook▶ YouTube▶ Apple▶ Spotify CONTACT: Amy@StarlightPetTalk.com

Did you know that pet food companies are not legally held responsible for calling their ingredients "food" when it's, in fact, feed grade and NOT food at all? In this episode of Back In The Closet, we're speaking with Susan Thixton - the expert in pet food safety regulations and the advocate for pet parents against the multi-billion dollar pet food industry. She'll be explaining why cat food isn't actually food at all & what we can do to help stop the decline of pet food regulations. Do Not Miss This!!! Example Letter To Congress: https://twocrazycatladies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Letter-to-Congress-PURR-Act.pdf

Send us a textWelcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Kimberly & Erin are back and talking about  fundraisers for Save-A-Mutt and B-More Dog (0:54)Erin attended the NOVA Pet Summit featuring Susan Thixton, Animal Biome, Dr. Karen Becker & Rodney Habib (4:16)Dr. Rob Silver has a book coming out, Kimberly learned to speak mushroom and Shout-Outs (19:13)Have you heard of Essential Fatty Acid C15?  And why Erin's nerding out on this (22:07)Dr. Josie Beug's warning to pet parents (26:31)Article warning veterinarians about the dangers of falling for marketing claims by pharmaceutical companies (34:29)Kimberly's interactions on TikTok with anti-raw feeders (35:11)What Erin learned on a spay/neuter webinar hosted by an animal welfare organization (42:43)Raw Feeding Derangement Syndrome is real (44:11)LINKS DISCUSSED:Dr. Rob Silver's book "There's a Mushroom for That" (https://www.wellpetdispensary.com/books/theres-a-mushroom-for-that/)Dave Asprey podcast episode "The Fat You Didn't Know You Needed" (https://pod.link/451295014/episode/ff9ffe4a6bd520c71c272fb38b3c6398)Billy's video with Dr. Katie Woodley talking about C15 (https://www.youtube.com/live/makD4oeQMw8?si=COh7Ot2hoGZyXrVb)Dr. Josie Beug's warning to pet parents (https://www.facebook.com/josie.beug.dvm/posts/pfbid0UrRhaPGtuo6X52Y9Mm5fBVd1TmqioEyJYzois3CWvA5RFX1m2Caj7kL3UoKtz4SYl)Article warning veterinarians about the dangers of falling for marketing claims by pharmaceutical companies (https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/beyond-promotional-claims/)Article: Silicone tags as an effective method of monitoring environmental contaminant exposures in a geographically diverse sample of dogs from the Dog Aging Project (https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1394061/full)Article: Species-level characterization of the core microbiome in healthy dogs using full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing (https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1405470/full)Gold Bead Implants (https://holisticveterinaryhealing.com/pet-gold-bead-implants-germantown-md/)OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Thanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Earlier this year, we let you know about a concerning trend that pet owners have been reporting: Sick and deceased pets, assumed to be related to pet food, mostly Purina.At the time, most people blew it off and called these pet parents liars, said that it was all "fake news"Now, Susan Thixton from Truth About Pet Food has released the data obtained through a FOIA request. The pet parent reports to the FDA skyrocketed in January 2024... most of them were Purina products.Dog Food Advisor took that information to heart and has decided to remove all Purina products from their recommended dog food pages. Reviews will remain on the website.Join Isabel & I as we discuss what is going on and our hopes for the future.Send us a Text Message.

Crimes and Lies Against You Every time you enter the pet food aisle, manufacturers are vying for your patronage and their share of the 21 BILLION dollar pet-food sector. They will do just about anything to get your business, except make a truly human edible food. No wonder, only four companies account for 67% of the marketplace. Susan Thixton will tell you the lies the pet-food companies want you to believe. Listen Now Pets Make Us Happier, Richer & Healthier Blue Cross pet charity conducted a survey of pet owners and found that they tend to earn nearly $5,000 a year more than those without an animal and are more likely to work full time. They are also happier in general, spend more time with their families and have jobs they enjoy. Lori Brooks reports on this new research and has some illuminating results. Listen Now Cat Survives 2-Month Move In Mattress Moosie a 2-year-old gray tabby cat has been reunited with his family after he miraculously survived a two-month journey trapped inside a mattress when his owners moved from Texas to Alaska. A moving company left with the military families belongings while the family stayed behind and spent three more days in Texas searching for Moosie. Turns out, Moosie was already en route to Alaska— inside a futon mattress. Listen Now Pet FBI Harnessing the power of the Internet for good, Maresa Fanelli pioneered the pet lost and found database for Columbus, Ohio in 1998. Today she's the driving force behind Pets Found By Internet, reuniting lost animals all across America. She explains how it works and families she's reunited. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Holiday catch-up and TV Talk (0:54)2023 Recap and favorite moments (15:26)Events we're looking forward to in 2024 and Kimberly's Rant of the Day (25:37)What's going on with new pet food labeling guidelines and is a kibble brand making dogs sick (35:20)LINKS DISCUSSED:Rita Hogan's new Canine Herbalism Level 1 Class (https://www.canineherbalism.com/holistic-canine-herbalsim-level-one-1)Online training class that Erin is doing with Nessie (https://theconnectionpuzzle.net/online-courses/)Kimberly's Courses Roundup Page (https://keepthetailwagging.com/online-canine-nutrition-courses/)Kimberly's Events Roundup Page (https://keepthetailwagging.com/2024-pet-expos-and-conferences-for-dog-lovers/)Message from Solutions Pet Food regarding new labeling guidelines (https://solutionspetproducts.com/)Susan Thixton's statement about Purina (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/consumer-reports-of-sick-dying-pets-linked-to-purina/)Erin recommends the Who Killed JFK? podcast (https://pod.link/1714611578)OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Erin's new family member, Nessie (0:54)The Mystery Dog Illness (22:49)Black Friday Dog Mom purchases (42:12)The Dog Longevity Drug (51:34)Susan Thixton's 2024 List (1:00:08)LINKS MENTIONED:Dr. Coger's link about the Mystery Dog Illness stats (https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2023/12/articles/animals/dogs/canine-infectious-respiratory-disease-update-dec-1-2023/)Nessie's first 100% raw meal (https://www.instagram.com/p/C0aPsZ4LNOd/)Dr. Josie Beug's thoughts about the Librela drug (https://drjosie.substack.com/p/librela)Support Susan Thixton's work with a purchase of the 2024 List (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-list/)OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Are you wondering which brands of food are best for your cats? Every cat parent does! Come join us as we speak with pet food consumer advocate and author of Truth About Pet Food, Susan Thixton, as she offers us all options! Susan has nearly 20 years of experience working directly with regulatory agencies like the Association of American Feed Control to be the voice of cat parents just like us. She spends each day researching and working with pet food companies in depth to find the best foods that are available for pet parents. Get Susan's 2024 Pet Food List: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-list/ Sign up for Truth About Pet Food's newsletter: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/subscribe-to-the-newsletter/ Cat Foods We Feed: https://twocrazycatladies.com/cat-foods-we-recommend/ Sign the petition for The Forever Cat book!!!: https://www.change.org/.../would-you-support-the-forever... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-crazy-cat-ladies/message

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    How do you know if a breeder is truly reputable? How do I fit a new puppy into my daily routine? Why do some vets say raw food is dangerous for dogs? How do I calm a leash-lunging dog? What's the best way to cure puppy separation anxiety? How do I help my hyper dog relax? These are just a few of your questions I'm answering in today's Ask Me Anything about raising and training brilliant, healthy, joyful puppies and dogs using positive reinforcement.   In this episode I'm asked:   • How to teach self-control to a hyper dog. • How to protect a dog's confidence and your connection when training games fail. • Does training with treats encourage dogs to follow you instead of settling down? • How do I calm a leash-lunging, reactive dog? • Do I make my own raw dog food? • How to train a puppy with separation anxiety? • Can reinforcement-based dog training really be as effective as balanced? • How many times a week do you recommend practicing agility? • What is overtraining in dog agility? • How many different marker words do you use for one dog? • Why do you name dog behavior rewards differently? • Are there dogs that can't learn agility no matter your effort? • How did I bring Prophet to Canada from Switzerland. • Why ‘slap' and ‘push' dogs when playing tug? • How to help a Border Collie pup who lunges at and chases cars. • How do I balance puppy training and a hectic life? • Do you prefer male or female dogs? • When to reduce treat rewards in dog training? • Are breeders registered with the AKC CKC de facto reputable? • What's your take? My vet said feeding raw food is dangerous due to disease risk from infected animals. • What's a good course recommendation for a first-time dog owner who wants to do agility?   Susan Garrett's Online Programs Mentioned Recallers Home School the Dog Crate Games Handling360   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn't Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/ 2. YouTube Video: Take Control of Dog Time to Calm Down Excited Dog Greetings and Reduce Anxiety - https://youtu.be/fmzaxSDiHBY?si=JtrcbDW2kxAk2hW3 3. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/184/ 4. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 5. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog's Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/ 6. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog's Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 7. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/ 8. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog's Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 9. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 10. Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ 11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog's Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 12. Podcast Episode 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/151/ 13. Podcast Episode 193: Do Different Dogs Really Need Different Dog Training Methods? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/193/ 14. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 15. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 16. Podcast Episode 206: First Dog Agility Competition: Creating Joy For This! By Maximizing Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/206/ 17. Podcast Episode 233: Flying A Dog Or Puppy: Susan's Pre-Flight Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/233/ 18. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/ 19. Podcast Episode 95: How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/95/ 20. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor's Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 21. Podcast Episode 215: What Your Destructive, Lunging, Nipping Or Hyper Dog Or Puppy Is Trying To Teach You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/215/ 22. Live Replay: Puppy Mill Awareness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fCUYCj2Jeo 23. YouTube Video: Fighting For The Victims Of Puppy Mills - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7VXmCFbPzw 24. Dr. Laurie Coger - https://healthydogworkshop.com/ 25. Dr. Karen Becker - https://drkarenbecker.com/ 26. Dr. Susan Thixton - https://truthaboutpetfood.com/ 27. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Tts0sLl8J0E

Most pet parents I speak with are still asking me about grain-free dog food and DCM. It's been years and the FDA closed its investigation in December 2022 with no results. If I fed kibble, I'd still be worried too. It's like they just threw their hands up and said "I don't know!"Susan Thixton, Dr Karen Becker, and Steve Brown have a different view of what could be going wrong, so I've updated my blog on DCM and wanted to update you here as well.Is it grain-free foods? Is it anti-nutrient? Or is it something else altogether?My blog on DCM and grain-free foods (updated): https://jessicalfisher.com/the-truth-about-pet-food-dcm-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy/Susan Thixton's blog: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/what-if-aafco-nutrient-profiles-are-linked-to-dcm/Support the show

What a treat to have Susan Thixton, pet food consumer advocate and publisher of TruthaboutPetFood.com, PetsumerReport.com and Association for Truth in Pet Food on the Show to chat with Dr. Judy about not only the lack of regulation in the pet food industry, but what really happens at the AAFCO meetings. The fight is real! What's really in our pet food and the hidden dangers in this controversial industry. Listen up! The information discussed in this episode is current as of the date of this episode. If this is used years down the road, it could be the information is not accurate. SPONSOR AD: Dr. Judy here. I want to thank our sponsor DOG-EARED with Lisa Davis. Do you love to read books about dogs? On all subjects? I was recently a guest on the podcast “DOG-EARED with Lisa Davis” where she interviews authors who write books about dogs and I highly recommend you check it out. Lisa reads every book cover to cover and her warm and engaging personality draws out her guests and the resulting conversation illuminates the book, but without giving away the whole story. Also, I will be on monthly to answer her listeners questions about natural pet health. So, whether you want the latest advice on how to keep your furry friend happy and healthy, training tips, inspirational memoirs, or anything else dog, DOG-EARED is right for you! Go to where you get your podcasts and type in DOG dash EARED with Lisa Davis.

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:How are Erin & Kimberly changing how they feed their dogs after talking to Dr. Tom Lonsdale?  (0:54)Reactions from listeners about the Dr. Tom interview (6:05)Celebrating Real Dog Box & Feed Real's recent accomplishments (25:06)What Continuing Education courses are available for veterinarians?  And how many are sponsored by kibble companies?  (28:21)Susan Thixton's first ever Truth About Pet Food-approved Treat List (34:31)Susan Thixton also raised an interesting question about DCM (36:38)Is there a connection between Bovine Leukemia Virus and cancer? (42:08)Woo-Woo Talk: Erin & Tim had an Emotion Code session with Neno (47:01)A few dog trainers are restoring our faith in the profession (53:37)Erin misses Penny and how we talk about our dogs who have passed (59:20)LINKS DISCUSSED:Dr. Tom Lonsdale (https://www.thepetfoodcon.com/)Get Dr. Tom's books (https://amzn.to/3CyphKp)Pet Fooled documentary (https://amzn.to/3XqYt8t)Bovine Leukemia Virus and cancer (https://tinyurl.com/zz296s96)What is the Emotion Code? (https://amzn.to/3XqCDlp)Get Truth About Pet Food's Treat List (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-treat-list/)Sign up for Real Dog Box (https://keepthetailwagging.com/realdogbox)Sign up for Feed Real Courses (https://keepthetailwagging.com/feedreal)Susan Thixton's thoughts on an uninvestigated angle about DCM (https://tinyurl.com/uaytkdyc)Vet Continuing Education options (https://tinyurl.com/38k2pd2a)Force Free Positive Dog Trainer with a common sense approach (https://tinyurl.com/56uau832)OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

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 of all things feline. It's a purr-fect blend of inspiration and knowledge for every cat parent and enthusiast alike.Find Lora Lee at https://thedfe.com/Support the show

As cat behaviorists, we sometimes get involved with topics that aren't exactly behavior related, but that do affect our cats and their overall health and well-being. As cat parents, sometimes we are shocked about what we learn. This is the case when recently one of our clients was talking with us about cat food. What is best to feed your cats? What should we look for on the label? What should, and should not, be on the ingredient list? We contacted Susan Thixton, founder of the Association for Truth in Pet Food and advocate for cleaning up our pet foods, to ask the hard questions. While we though we knew what to look for (meat as first ingredient, no corn or wheat), what we learned from Susan shocked and dismayed us both. So what do we do? Do we need to start making our own cat and dog foods, and if we do that how do we make sure that our pets get the right nutritional support? Susan will answer those question, and we'll also talk about some ways to cook for your cat that are nutritionally complete, quick and easy to make, and very budget friendly, too! We've already fired up our crockpots to cook for our own cats. Warning: the topic of discussion sometimes gets very blunt, as we talk about what is REALLY in come of the popular pet foods we buy. It's important information but is sometimes hard to hear… EPISODE NOTES: Susan Thixton – The Truth About Pet Food!

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.Support the show

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:How Bella has reacted to Kimberly's crazy work schedule (0:54)What Erin learned at the Healthy Dog Expo (3:22)What happened when Kimberly tried to correct inaccurate info being shared on social media (26:53)More stories from the Healthy Dog Expo (42:33)How in-person events and online courses create a sense of community that's important when your vet disagrees with how you care for your dog (48:31)Penny's legacy and Bella's play date (56:23)Poop cheese, what Guardians of the Galaxy has to do with ending laboratory testing on animals, and last thoughts on the Healthy Dog Expo (1:04:16)SHOUTOUTS:The Feed Real course (https://keepthetailwagging.com/feedreal)FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines (https://europeanpetfood.org/self-regulation/nutritional-guidelines/)What Dr. Becker, Dr. Recker, Steve Brown and Susan Thixton are asking of AAFCO (http://petfoodstandards.com/)Animal Diet Formulator (https://animaldietformulator.com/)Veterinary Cannabis Society is having more events for Pet Parents (https://veterinarycannabissociety.org/)1TDC supplement (https://www.workssowell.com/products/1tdc-periodontal-joint-holistic-health-dogs-cats)Believe in Dog Podcast episode discussing ending laboratory testing on animals (https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode-430)OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

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 Food.Susan joins me today to let you in on the secrets that Big Pet Food doesn't want you to know about!Find Susan's blog here: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/The specific blog about what is regulated on a pet food label can be found here: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/what-is-actually-regulated-on-pet-food-labels/ Support the show

It's Furry Friday! Susan Thixton joins us to talk about what is really in our pet food. Susan is a pet food consumer advocate - one of just a handful of advocates in the US that fight to hold the pet food industry and regulatory authorities accountable to existing food safety regulations.  She is the founder of Association for Truth in Pet food – a pet food consumer stakeholder organization which represents the consumer voice at regulatory meetings.  Susan is the publisher of the website TruthaboutPetFood.com   We are thrilled to talk to Heather White today, author of “One Green Thing: Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save the Planet”. She is environmental activist and author and founder of “One Green Thing.” Heather is also a nationally recognized conservation and environmental policy expert with more than twenty years of experience leading and advising non-profit organizations.  Her non-profit, OneGreenThing, tackles anxiety about the climate crisis through joyful daily action, inspiring culture change for policy solutions.  Instead of despair, at OneGreenThing, Heather and her team inspire service and action through their Service Superpower Assessment. Thank you to our sponsors!Enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planetChildren's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for Bern and Mary Holland, President of CHD! KetoCon - April 21st-23rd at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Use the code OLR for $50 off your 3-Day Pass! Sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!

We're joined by Susan Thixton, Pet Food Consumer Advocate and Founder of TruthAboutPetFood.com and the Association for Truth in Pet Food. Susan is an expert in pet food safety regulations, and is the person who is advocating for your pet against the pet food industry, every day. Today, pet parents around the world can visit her website to research their pet's food, learn about ingredients, be alerted to recalls, as well as accessing Susan's annual list of trusted pet food brands for the year. She's on the show to discuss what the heck is in the bag of pet food you're feeding your beloved pet, and what you can do to become an advocate for your pet.Use code RADIO for 15% off your first order at CBD Dog HealthFollow Angela Ardolino!FB- https://www.facebook.com/AngelaArdolino/Youtube- @AngelaArdolinoInstagram- @yournaturaldogstore

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.RAW FEEDING SUMMIT: 10/7-10/9 - https://keepthetailwagging.com/petsummitCHAPTERS...How Erin is handling Penny's urinary tract infection (1:15);Update on Apollo's butt and Kimberly's anti-itch spray recipe (6:50);The MDR-1 (MultiDrug Resistance) gene mutation and what you can learn from genetic testing your dogs (8:54);The biggest takeaway from Animal Biome's State of the Gut Report (15:37);Rodney's new database of scientific studies showing the benefit of raw feeding (24:28);Kimberly is excited to be going to the Redefining Health Pet Wellness Expo hosted by The Spaw (25:15);Kimberly is speaking as part of the free online upcoming Raw Feeding Summit hosted by Dr. Ian Billinghurst (34:21);Emergency preparedness for our dogs (40:35);Kimberly's experience with the YuMove joint supplement for Rodrigo (44:16)The cool new tools on Susan Thixton's website (57:24)SHOUT OUTS...Embark Vet Dog DNA  Testing https://keepthetailwagging.com/embarkvetAnimal Biome's State of the Gut Report https://stateofthegut.com/The Raw Pet Food Research Database from Planet Paws https://www.petfoodstudies.com/Raw Feeding Summit, https://keepthetailwagging.com/petsummitBelieve in Dog Podcast with Peter Ciancarelli https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode-23-peter-ciancarelli-of-allies-canine-crewKimberly's video conversation with Scott J. Marshall and Peter Ciancarelli about Canine Cancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccm2M8jqSOYYuMove senior joint supplement, https://yumove.com/collections/senior-dog-joint-supplementsTruth About Pet Food's tool: What is that ingredient?  https://truthaboutpetfood.com/what-is-that-ingredient/Truth About Pet Food's Carb Calculator https://truthaboutpetfood.com/calculate-those-carbs/OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Susan Thixton On The Secrecy Of AAFCO Part 2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kohl-harrington/support

SHR # 2791:: Are There Illegal Ingredients In Your Pet Food? - Chelsea Kent - Susan Thixton - U.S. federal law defines “food” as: “articles used for food or drink for man or other animals.” U.S. federal law defines an “adulterated food” (an illegal food) as (in part): “if it consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance; if it is, in whole or in part, the product of a diseased animal or of an animal which has died otherwise than by slaughter.” Filthy, putrid, decomposed, diseased animal and/or non-slaughtered animals. Keep those terms in mind as we show you what FDA allows into pet food, ignoring federal law on todays show. Learn more about Chelsea Kent at http://shrnetwork.biz/heros . Read more of Susan Thixton's articles at http://truthaboutpetfood.com

Truth about Pet Food With Susan Thixton today on Its A Dogs Life with Angela Ardolino only on Cannabis Radio. Susan Thixton Animals have always been a big part of Susan's life. Her first dog as a child was a red Doberman named Duke that she competed in obedience trials with. Back then, it was standard to teach dogs using force. Even at 11 years old, and in defiance of those who were teaching her ‘how to train my dog', Susan refused to hurt her best friend. Her kind methods of training paid off, out of a possible 200 points, they consistently scored 199 and 199 1/2 in competitions. Duke was her best friend and he was treated with respect; he returned the love tenfold. At 15, Susan's parents bought me a horse for her birthday. Susan went from showing dogs to showing horses. Her respect for animals continued with her horses; she had the number one Quarter Horse gelding in the State of Kentucky for several years. Susan then went to college on a horsemanship scholarship; taking three horses with her to school.

Links:https://truthaboutpetfood.comhttps://www.petsumerreport.com/https://associationfortruthinpetfood.comThe Raw Entrepawneur:https://www.facebook.com/TheRawEntrepawneurhttps://www.instagram.com/raw_entrepawneur/ 

HEALTHY FOOD FOR DOGS + VACCINATIONS + THE CHEMICALS WE USEDo you feel confident you are feeding your dog the best food?  Are you raising a healthy dog? What is holistic dog care?  What does integrative veterinarian even mean?  Dr. Judy Morgan answers those questions and more as we discuss her books From Needles to Natural and Yin and Yang:  Nutrition for Dogs.Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/AnXvSObAuWkFor informational purposes only. Dr. Judy Morgan's website https://drjudymorgan.com/Link to the videos mentioned during podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKs_02CNLuX6AIlqGxINzR3wPBnfYww7QBook:  From Needles to Natural https://drjudymorgan.com/collections/books/products/from-needles-to-naturalBook:  Yin and Yang:  Nutrition for Dogs https://drjudymorgan.com/collections/books/products/yin-yang-nutrition-for-dogs-maximizing-health-with-whole-foods-not-drugsAmerican Veterinary Medical Association Vaccine Guidelines:https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/vaccinationsAAHA Vaccination Schedulehttps://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-canine/Protect The Pets https://www.protectthepets.com/Hemopet https://hemopet.org/our-services/Susan Thixton:  Truth About Pet Food https://truthaboutpetfood.com/Thank you very much to Jen Grosso for the connection!  Please check out her business https://climbcoaching.com/

#025 My guest this week is your best friend if you buy commercial pet food of any kind. Susan Thixton came to her calling as crusader for quality pet food many years ago when her vet told her her healthy dog died of bone cancer from a commonly used pet food preservative.She’s learned so much since then and shares it regularly with interested consumers with pets to feed via her website and newsletter. And believe me when I tell you, the world of Big Pet Food is “buyer beware!”Her work has included:— tracking aflatoxin in corn to poisoned pets (110 have died recently from this liver toxic mold)— using FOIA documents to get at hidden loopholes in the regulation of pet food quality— attending the AAFCO meetings as a voice for you, the pet food consumer— publishing rankings of pet food from best to worstThis woman is on a mission! Your pets need her to stay safe in the jungle that is commercial pet food.You won’t want to miss Susan’s inspiring and cautionary message in this episode.You can find more in the show notes for this episode at https://VitalAnimal.com/25

Susan Thixton On The Secrecy Of AAFCO, which is a private organization run by public employees.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kohl-harrington/support

Thirty years ago, a vet told Susan Thixton that dog food had given her dog bone cancer, and the dog had two weeks to live. "That day changed my life," she said. She dove into researching pet food, and found an industry doing its best to keep its practices opaque to pet owners. Too often, she discovered, we are literally feeding our dogs garbage. In the decades since, Susan has become a full time blogger on the subject and a consumer advocate, lobbying to try to improve the quality of the food we feed our pets. She and Annie discuss the difference the precise definitions of terms like "food" and "feed," "with" and "meal," and Susan reveals what she feels is the single most important thing to look for when selecting a pet food. This episode may forever change how you think about dog food. Notes: This conversation was recorded as a webinar, a replay of which can be found here. TruthAboutPetFood.com: What is feed grade and human grade pet food? Learn the differences. TruthAboutPetFood.com: Pet food ingredients differ from human food ingredients. TruthAboutPetFood.com: Learn how to add some real food to your pet’s diet. TruthAboutPetFood.com: 2020 List Of Preferred Foods Association For Truth In Pet Food Dr. Becker's Real Food For Healthy Dogs & Cats PlanetPaws.ca's food recipes Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua In The Coal Mine by Marion Nestle Feed Your Pet Right: the Authoritative Guide To Feeding Your Dog and Cat, by Marion Nestle Dr. Judy Morgan's naturally healthy Pets Recipes EvermorePetFood.com BalanceIt.com --- Partial Transcript: Annie: Hello, Sue, why don't you just go ahead and introduce yourself. Susan Thixton: I'm Susan Thixton. I run the website TruthAboutPetFood.com, and run a consumer stakeholder organization association for truth in pet food, providing food consumers with a voice at pet food regulatory meetings, and with FDA, when they choose to listen to us. It's strictly their ballgame and sometimes they listen to us and sometimes they don't. Annie: Now I first found you through your blog Truth About Pet Food. Did the associations start the blog or vice versa? Susan: Truth About Pet Food started first and I was going to AFCO meetings and wanted to ask them for an advisory position to where, you know, I could give them consumer opinion more than just being in the audience. And they denied me year after year. And when a president, former president, finally went off the board of directors, he told me that the trick is we didn't want a blogger to be an advisor to AFCO. Full Transcript available at SchoolfortheDogs.com/Podcasts/

Please welcome back Roberta Donaldson from Millennial Cat Mom! This episode has gone to the dogs. As in, we're talking all about holistic and sustainable dog care today.  Topics Covered: The problem with conventional dog kibble, how it's made, and how it affects health What label splitting is and why it's so deceiving on an ingredient list Raw feeding and why it's so beneficial for dogs and akin to their wild carnivore diet Why most vets advise against “grain-free” diets; should we actually be concerned about DCM in dogs? Better kibble and raw food alternatives How to get started with raw feeding and supplementation (and why it doesn't have to break the bank) Natural treats, eco-friendly toys, and supplies Holistic flea and tick remedies Resources Mentioned: Click & Grow Smart Garden Dr. Karen Becker's TED Talk Dr. Susan Thixton from the Truth About Pet Food Pet Fooled documentary Grabbies compostable poo bags Earth Animal flea and tick products EarthHero dog toys (Beco bones) Dogs Naturally Magazine Raw Feeding Community University of Helsinki study Better Dog Food Brands to Check Out: Kibble: Farmina, Open Farm, Zignature, Stella & Chewy's Raw: Answers, Primal, Steve's, OC Raw, Northwest Naturals, The Honest Kitchen

Hello everyone! Thanks for being here and for wanting to learn more about keeping your dog healthy and happy. I’m so excited about today’s guest. With us is Chelsea Kent who co- founded Hero's Pets in Littleton, CO in 2007. She is a regulatory specialist, attends all AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials) meetings and consults for multiple non-profits, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. She also authors educational articles on a variety of veterinary and social platforms.If you have not yet listened to Chelsea’s previous episode on The Ins and Outs of the Dog Food Landscape, I highly encourage you to check that out. Lots of great information!Chelsea, as an owner of a boutique pet store, I’d love to get your opinion on the various types of retailers that carry dog food: Boutique vs Big Box vs Grocery Stores.If someone was to call a manufacturer directly, to inquire about their products, do you have examples of certain questions they should ask?Can you briefly touch on manufacturer marketing strategies and labeling terms (such as "premium”)?What other misleading terms do manufacturers use?Chelsea can you share with us how Hero’s Pets came to be?What makes your store different from others?What questions should we be asking our local retailer about the food they carry?In closing, what is the one thing that you advise dog parents on regarding how to choose the right food?Hero’s Petshttps://herospets.com/Food regulation Facts Websitehttp://foodregulationfacts.comChelsea mentioned Susan Thixton’s “The List” from The Truth About Pet Food of her approved pet food companies https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-list/IG: @truthchelseaWe appreciate our sponsor: ABSC OrganicsUse the code WAG15 to receive 15% off your first order!Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.Special thanks to Chelsea for being on the show again. Catch you next time!Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I StitcherThe purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.

We are thrilled and honored to have Susan Thixton back on the show with us today. She is a dog and cat food consumer advocate, representing pet owners with the FDA and AAFCO (pet food regulatory authorities), and heads the largest pet food stakeholder organization - Association for Truth in Pet Food. Susan is also the Publisher of the website TruthaboutPetFood.com and creates The List, a list of pet foods that she would trust to give her pets… and for manufacturers who make The List, it’s a big deal because the foods on there were chosen after detailed information and verification of quality of ingredients were provided. Of course, Susan is super picky on what she feeds her pets.You might be wondering what states might test for? The answer is not as much as you’d think.Let’s talk a little bit about label claims and what these companies can get away with.What information is in a Guaranteed Analysis on the packaging?How often are inspections done?Susan shares how she got into this line of work, what’s involved and how you can support her efforts.The List – how do you research different dog foods, the ingredients, sourcing and the manufacturer’s practices and how does a manufacturer make the list?TruthAboutPetFood.comThe ListAssociation for Truth in Pet FoodBooks:Dinner PAWsible: a cookbook of nutritious, homemade meals for cats and dogsBuyer Beware: The Crimes, Lies and Truth about Pet FoodThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. That’s also where you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.Special thanks to Susan for once again being on the show. Catch you next time!

Pet food is supposed to be regulated on a federal and state level. On the federal level it is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In most states it is the State Department of Agriculture that enforces law on a state level. So there are federal laws and state laws. Interestingly enough, in three states, pet food is regulated by universities. The misleading thing is that it appears on the surface that pet food is regulated on a state level and a federal level. Therefore, it must be highly regulated right?Last year in the US, we spent over $33 billion on commercial pet food and treats. Compare that to 2017, that was an increase of 5 percent, or $1.5 billion in sales. We really have to ask ourselves just what are we getting in return?Susan Thixton is a dog and cat food consumer advocate, representing pet owners with the FDA and AAFCO (pet food regulatory authorities), and heads the largest pet food stakeholder organization - Association for Truth in Pet Food. Susan is also the Publisher of the website TruthaboutPetFood.com and creates The List, a list of pet foods that she would trust to give her pets… and for manufacturers who make The List, it’s a big deal because the foods on there were chosen after detailed information and verification of quality of ingredients were provided. Of course, Susan is super picky on what she feeds her pets.TruthAboutPetFood.comAssociation for Truth in Pet FoodThe ListDinner PAWsible: a cookbook of nutritious, homemade meals for cats and dogsBuyer Beware: The Crimes, Lies and Truth about Pet Food

An interesting announcement by the FDA over the decade long complaints of illness and death from jerky treats made in China and if you feed pet food, why you should check out Susan Thixton's truthaboutpetfood.com or get her book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andrea-partee/message

The Truth About What’s in Pet Food & Why It Matters with Susan Thixton from the Truth About Pet FoodToday we are talking with Susan Thixton, a Pet Food Consumer Advocate from Truth About Pet Food. She is a woman tirelessly fighting for fair labeling practices, discontinued use of unsafe raw materials, transparent ingredient sourcing, safer manufacturing & healthier processing techniques. She is not biased or paid by pet food companies. She is not influenced by any particular brand nor the latest feeding fad. Her efforts represent consumer concerns and she knows more about the horrors behind all the “bad” lists than we ever want to know. She writes about regulations and has her finger on the pulse of what is going on in the pet food world on a daily basis. She is truly an advocate for the consumer for safe pet food. We discuss the difference between HUMAN grade and FEED grade pet food. It’s eye opening and you might be shocked what you hear about what’s in your pet’s food bowl. Susan referred to many websites and the links are below. TruthAboutPetFood.comDONATE to Truth About Pet Food and receive her Safe Pet Food ListAAFVCO - Association of American Feed Control Officials Report an issue to the FDAReport an issue to your state Department of AgricultureTaurine Deficiency in Golden Retrievers Facebook GroupParsleyPet - in-home diagnostic testing kits and supplements for pets

In this episode, I chat with Susan Thixton about the regulation of kibble vs raw food in the US. We also chat about why raw food recalls are on the rise and what really happened to Rad Cat. Susan's Website: http://truthaboutpetfood.com_____Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticpetparents/ Follow UsWebsite: www.holisticpetradio.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetRadio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticpetradio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolisticPetRadYouTube: https://youtube.com/holisticpetradioEssential Oils: https://bit.ly/2zru5kZ

In this episode, I chat with Susan Thixton about the regulation of kibble vs raw food in the US. We also chat about why raw food recalls are on the rise and what really happened to Rad Cat. Susan's Website: http://truthaboutpetfood.com_____Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticpetparents/ Follow UsWebsite: www.holisticpetradio.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetRadio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticpetradio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolisticPetRadYouTube: https://youtube.com/holisticpetradioEssential Oils: https://bit.ly/2zru5kZ

Some big name pet food makers are under fire -- and legal assault -- from pet owners who believe tainted animal food is making their special friends sick and even killing them. Nancy Grace explores the dangers of not reading the labels and not being informed. Her guests include Laura Beveridge, a Georgia dog lover who believes her dog died after she gave it a store-bought treat, veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib of pet safety group Planet Paws, and consumer advocate Susan Thixton, creator of the Truth About Pet Food website.

The Dog Show #392 – August 31, 2016 Susan Thixton, www.truthaboutpetfood.com, on the problems with having pet food manufactured in China. Susan Thixton is the author of “Buyer Beware” and has been on a rampage educating consumers about the shadowy … Read More

Most pet parents are opting to make their own pet food because of the issues with pet food recalls and incorporation of euthanized animals in the pet foods available on the market. However, making your own pet food is not that easy. There are certain foods you cannot feed your pets and making your own food doesn't always guarantee that your pet will eat it. In addition, meals must be nutritionally balanced which is often a huge problem for many pet parents, especially if they are not given proper guidance. Susan Thixton, Founder of TruthAboutPetFood.com, a world renowned authority on pet food has created a cookbook along with Dr. Cathy Alinovi, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The best-selling book, Dinner PAWsible, has been a huge success by pet parents around the globe. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Susan Thixton and Dr.Cathy Alinovi about how you can make your own balanced and nutritious pet food. Tune in to The Organic View Radio Show, Monday through Friday at 6pm Eastern and visit our contest section at www.theorganicview.com/contests to win one of our monthly prizes! Today's show is sponsored by Austria's Finest Naturally Authentic Pumpkin Seeds and Pumpkin Seed Oil from the Steiermark available at OrganicUniverse.com. Listeners of TheOrganicView can receive $1 off their purchase by using the coupon code "orgview"

Crimes and Lies Against You Every time you enter the pet food aisle, manufacturers are vying for your patronage and their share of the 21 BILLION dollar pet-food sector. They will do just about anything to get your business, except make a truly human edible food. No wonder, only four companies account for 67% of the marketplace. Susan Thixton will tell you the lies the pet-food companies want you to believe. Pet FBI Harnessing the power of the Internet for good, Maresa Fanelli pioneered the pet lost and found database for Columbus, Ohio in 1998. Today she's the driving force behind Pets Found By Internet, reuniting lost animals all across America. She explains how it works and families she's reunited. Making Of A Superbowl Pet Welfare Commercial It was voted one of the best Superbowl Sunday commercials. It featured a stadium full of cats and dogs playing football to bring attention to the homeless pet problem. Joey Herrick (Lucy Pet Foundation) explains how they filmed the commercial and where they found its stars. Pets Make Us Happier, Richer & Healthier Blue Cross pet charity conducted a survey of pet owners and found that they tend to earn nearly $5,000 a year more than those without an animal and are more likely to work full time. They are also happier in general, spend more time with their families and have jobs they enjoy. Lori Brooks reports on this new research and has some illuminating results. Cat Survives 2-Month Move In Mattress Moosie a 2-year-old gray tabby cat has been reunited with his family after he miraculously survived a two-month journey trapped inside a mattress when his owners moved from Texas to Alaska. A moving company left with the military families belongings while the family stayed behind and spent three more days in Texas searching for Moosie. Turns out, Moosie was already en route to Alaska— inside a futon mattress. Read More…

The Dog Show #290 – September 17, 2014 Guest: Susan Thixton, author of “Buyer Beware” and www.truthaboutpetfood.com.  Pet food regulations?  Questionable ingredients? Labeling?  You definitely want to tune in to this informative and important interview!  

The Dog Show #234 – August 21, 2013 Encore! Susan Thixton, author of “Buyer Beware” and founder of www.truthaboutpetfood.com talks about regulations (or lack of regulations) in the pet food industry and much more. Excellent book! Don't be fooled by … Read More

Susan Thixton from Truth About Pet Food talks to June Stoyer on The Organic View Radio Show about new regulations about raw meat in pet food.

The Dog Show #224 – June 12, 2013 Susan Thixton, founder of www.truthaboutpetfood.com. Julie and Susan talk about China, China, China today! Specifically how fish are processed in China and what they do to it to make it heavier. Also … Read More

Pet food expert Susan Thixton from Truth About Pet Food talks to June Stoyer about what you should do if your pet dies from store bought food.

Discussion about pet food ingredients and why labeling matters.

Expert, Susan Thixton explains the process of pet food recalls and what petsumers need to know.

Pet food authority, Susan Thixton discusses her investigating of this recall and offers advice for petsumers to find out what they really need to know and which products to avoid.

Pet food expert, Susan Thixton, founder of Truth About Pet Food and Dr. Cathy Alinovi, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine explain how easy and economical it is to make your own pet food.

Pet food expert, Susan Thixton, founder of Truth About Pet Food discusses the recent concerns about Jerky Treats from China.

Pet food expert, Susan Thixton, founder of Truth About Pet Food discusses the recent concerns about melamine in pet food from China.

Pet food expert, Susan Thixton, founder of Truth About Pet Food explains what pet parents should do if their pet dies from its food.

Pet food expert, Susan Thixton, founder of Truth About Pet Food and Dr. Cathy Alinovi, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine explain how easy and economical it is to make your own pet food.

The Dog Show #190- October 17, 2012 Susan Thixton, founder of www.truthaboutpetfood.com. Julie and Susan talk about China, China, China today! Specifically how fish are processed in China and what they do to it to make it heavier. Also other … Read More

Pet food expert, Susan Thixton, founder of Truth About Pet Food and Dr. Cathy Alinovi, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine explain how easy and economical it is to make your own pet food.

World renowned pet food expert, Susan Thixton, Founder of Truth About Pet Food talks about what you should do if your pet dies from its food.

World renowned pet food expert, Susan Thixton, Founder of Truth About Pet Food talks about how pet owners can be better pet parents during the hazy, hot and humid days of summer.

Pet food expert, Susan Thixton, founder of Truth About Pet Food talks about pet food companies that continue to use potentially toxic ingredients in pet food.

Susan Thixton, Founder of Truth About Pet Food will talk about how pet owners can improve the health of their pets in 2011 by making better choices about pet food. She will also explore the weight loss products for pets and options for pet parents.

Pet food expert, Susan Thixton, founder of Truth About Pet Food talks about what pet parents should do if their pet's food makes them sick and what steps to take when dealing with pet food companies.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host June Stoyer talks to Susan Thixton, Animal Advocate and Founder of the Truth About Pet Food about what is really in your pet's food.

Most people do not pay much attention to their food labels much less their pet's food labels. Did you know that pet food labels can lie to you? Susan Thixton, Founder of Truth About Pet Food talks about what you need to know to safeguard your pets.

The second half of a conversation with Susan Thixton about pet food industry failings tells you how to keep informed, the questions and answers you need to know to shop for your pets with confidence, and shares a little news about her new book.

Pet food companies make us question: what's a by-product and what do they mean by "animal digest" ? Am I feeding my dog a good, nutritious food and how can I tell? Susan Thixton has been gathering answers for over a decade - she shares them here.