The Alternative Dog Moms

Send us Fan Mail We're back from San Diego, and we've got stories to tell! In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, Kimberly and Erin recap their experiences at the 2026 Feed Real Summit and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) conference. From raw feeding education and holistic veterinary medicine to questionable supplement claims and thought-provoking panel discussions, we're sharing what we learned, who we met, and what left us asking more questions. Kimberly ta...

Send us Fan Mail Ruby Balaram, cofounder of Real.Dog and the Feed Real Institute, joins the Alternative Dog Moms to discuss developing Real Dog Food, introducing a new dog food (choosing proteins, nutrient density, AAFCO standards, including fur in fresh food recipes), lessons from 11 years in the pet industry, and what to expect at this year’s Feed Real Summit. Welcoming Ruby back to the podcast and looking forward to the Feed Real Summit (0:55)What Ruby has learned from 11 years in business...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens behind the scenes at SuperZoo 2026? In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, we recap our first SuperZoo experience as exhibitors with Real Mushrooms instead of content creators walking the showroom floor. We share what goes into booth setup, the time and money brands invest in exhibiting, the growth of SuperZoo’s Natural & Health section, standout products, favorite people, and lessons learned along the way. And because it’s Vegas, there’s...

Send us Fan Mail It’s officially Dog Mom Summer, and Kimberly and Erin are catching up on senior dogs, pet food industry news, raw feeding, and the questionable conversations happening online. They begin with updates on their senior dogs and share encouraging news about KetoPet Naturals’ lawsuit against Hill’s regarding allegations surrounding the canine DCM controversy. Kimberly also recounts a strange interaction with a veterinarian on social media who questioned how she chooses to feed her...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Kendra Pope shares how integrative veterinary oncology can help pet parents take a proactive approach to canine cancer prevention. Learn about nutrition, at-home health testing, wellness, veterinary costs, and why caring for the whole dog matters. CHAPTERS: Navigating the growing world of at-home test kits with Dr. Kendra Pope (0:55)Why wellness is more than physical, and why letting "dogs be dogs" matters (4:54)How Dr. Pope navigates oncology care while sometimes challen...