Podcasts about truth about pet food

In this episode of The Gubba Podcast, we're tackling a hot topic in the pet world—raw feeding! I'm sharing my journey of switching my pets to a Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF) diet and how it has completely transformed their health.We'll explore the history of kibble and why it became the go-to pet food despite its harmful effects, plus the corporate ties between big pet food brands and the veterinary industry that keep raw feeding from going mainstream. I'll also break down the benefits of raw diets, how to transition your pets safely, and tips on sourcing affordable, high-quality raw ingredients (including my best butcher hacks!).If you've ever wondered:

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

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.

In this episode, BC, an expert in the pet food industry, shares his knowledge and insights with Jessica. BC discusses his background and interest in the pet food industry, as well as the importance of manufacturing and independent pet stores. He highlights the challenges faced by small companies when they are acquired by big corporations. BC emphasizes the need for consumers to keep track of labels and avoid using pet food bins. He also encourages reporting issues to manufacturers and the FDA. Overall, BC's passion is to help pet owners feed the best they can afford and understand what they are feeding their pets. In this conversation, BC and Jessica discuss the importance of effective communication and building trust in relationships. They explore the role of active listening and empathy in fostering understanding and resolving conflicts. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the key takeaways and the significance of open and honest communication in personal and professional settings.TakeawaysIndependent pet stores play a crucial role in providing information and education to consumers about pet food.Consumers should be aware of the manufacturing practices of pet food companies and the potential impact of big corporations on small companies.Keeping track of labels and reporting issues to manufacturers and the FDA can help ensure the safety and quality of pet food.Avoid using pet food bins, as they can lead to the degradation of the food and potential health issues for pets. Effective communication is essential for building and maintaining strong relationships.Building trust and rapport requires open and honest communication.Active listening and empathy are crucial skills for understanding others and resolving conflicts.Difficult conversations can be approached with empathy and a focus on finding a resolution.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background02:11BC's Interest in the Pet Food Industry06:04The Importance of Manufacturing in Pet Food08:22The Role of Independent Pet Stores13:06Considerations for Independent Pet Store Owners21:00The Impact of Big Corporations on Small Companies26:00The Challenges of Co-Packing32:49The Importance of Keeping Track of Labels42:03The Dangers of Pet Food Bins45:48Reporting Issues and Keeping Records49:16Conclusion and Appreciation10:30The Importance of Effective Communication20:15Building Trust and Rapport30:45Active Listening and Empathy40:20Conflict Resolution and Difficult Conversations50:10Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the show

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

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

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

'THE RAW DOG FOOD TRUTH' PODCAST YOUR PET'S HEALTH IS OUR BUSINESS AND FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS FEED KIBBLE In today's Episode 1. What the Freedom of Information Act Reveals About Why Pet Health Professional Recommend Certain Foods. 2. The important questions you must ask before you feed your pets. 3. What is the problem with mixing kibble and raw. Raw Dog Food and Company - www.RawDogFoodandCompany.com

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.

In this episode, I'm discussing the shocking truths about dry cat food, how I transitioned Jericho from low-quality wet food to raw, how I would start feeding multiple cats raw, and your cat's whiskers. I'm answering the following questions every cat parent has: Is dry food bad for cats? Do cats need carbohydrates? What are meat meals and by-products in cat food? How do I get my cat from wet food to raw? What are the best raw cat food brands I can buy locally? How do I start feeding multiple cats homemade raw? Should I use a bowl or plate to feed my cat? Additional resources

Cheryl Leahy, Executive Director of Animal Outlook, has been shedding light on the exploitation of animals in our food system since 2006. In this deep dive interview, Sentient Media's Executive Director Ana Bradley explores the role of investigations and the law in building a better future for all and uncovers hidden suffering in the pet food industry as the pair discuss the role of animals in society, from "crush videos" to food. Find Cheryl and Animal Outlook here: https://animaloutlook.org https://www.instagram.com/animal.outlook/https://www.facebook.com/AnimalOutlook/https://www.youtube.com/c/animaloutlookhttps://twitter.com/animaloutlook/  Hit subscribe and find us here: Newsletter: https://sentientmedia.org/newsletter​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/sentientmediaorg​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sentient_media​ Instagram: https://instagram.com/sentient_media​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sent...​Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCudaVg7_tLsKzdg0fWko2bg

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.

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/

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/

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.

Welcome Dog Lovers! Thanks for tuning in. I am so excited to have our guest Gary Tashjian on the show today. He is the founder and CEO of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, which delivers fresh dog and cat food across the US direct to pet owners’ doors. Driven by his passion for helping his own dogs, Gary created Darwin’s to give pet owners convenient access to the best nutrition possible. Now 15 years later, Gary’s passion has never waned, and Darwin’s continues to be a leader in fresh pet food. When Gary isn’t at Darwin’s, he’s spending quality time with his wife and two retrievers, Molly and Maci.Gary, can you share with us the story of how the company came to be?What makes your food different from others on the market?I’ve heard that you prefer to call your product "real" food rather than "raw" food. Why is that?I wanted to congratulate you on being included on the Truth About Pet Food’s 2020 List. For those not familiar, can you share what you had to do to be on that?What’s your business model? Where can people find your products?Why do you believe raw is the best way to feed?I know that you’ve had warnings in the past from the FDA. Can you speak to that?What are your thoughts on salmonella in raw food? Is there really a health risk and should people be concerned?Why do you think that Darwin’s has such a loyal following?Do you encourage your customers to rotate products and proteins?I know that many people with larger dogs, and/or maybe with more than one dog cannot afford to feed a completely raw diet. What if someone was to mix Darwin’s raw with kibble? Is that better than not changing their food at all?Where do you see the pet food industry going? Is it getting better and are more dog parents feeding fresh food?What are you and your team working on now?Darwin’s Natural Pet Products? darwinspet.comFB @rawdogfoodIG @darwinspetfoodSPECIAL OFFER: Right now Darwin’s has a special introductory promotion going on. So, if you visit darwinspet.com/50 – you’ll be able to get your first 20 lbs of raw pet food for 50% off. And, if people use the code WOL, they’ll get a free jerky treat with their introductory order. What a great deal!We appreciate our sponsor: BowWowLabsAs a Wag out Loud listener you can use code WOL5 at checkout to get 5% off your purchase! 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 Gary for being on the show. 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.

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

So you’re vegetarian, but what about your pet? Can you still be an ethical vegetarian and feed your pets meat? Can dogs or cats thrive on a vegetarian or vegan diet? In this episode, we explore these questions from the lenses of speciesism and biology, and we share our personal conclusions about what we would feed our pets. What do you feed your fur babies? Let us know at peasofmindpodcast@gmail.com or tweet us @peasofmindpod. And if you’re enjoying our show, leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to our show. Resources and additional discussion on pets and plant-based diets: Unnatural Vegan, “Can Dogs and Cats Eat a Vegan Diet”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQXzcPt3CT4&t=1636s National Geographic, “Can Dogs and Cats be Vegan? Science Weighs In.”: https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/03/can-pets-be-vegan-food-koji-dogs-cats-wild-earth-science/ The New York Times, “The Vegan Dog”: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/06/well/family/the-vegan-dog.html Rover Blog, “The Pros and Cons of a Vegetarian Diet for Dogs”: https://www.rover.com/blog/vegan-vegetarian-dog-food/ Pet Fooled, The Truth About Pet Food: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/pet-fooled/ Thanks to Milan Gary for our cover art (www.milangary.com) and to Bensound for our royalty-free intro music (www.bensound.com).

The Truth About Pet Foods was one of our earliest shows and articles we ever did. A lot has changed in these past 15 years. Major recalls, canine cancer spiking, revealing documentaries on the industry and current trends. We break this down so you can understand why nutrition is key to health and how to chose their diet.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday at 8PM ET on W4HC - Health Cafe Live Network (www.w4hc.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)

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 #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.

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 melamine in pet food from China.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.