Pet Wellness Revolution

Goats, Garlic, & Freedom were the topics today on the Pet Wellness Revolution. Steve and Kathy walk us through the benefits of raw goat milk for dogs. Learn more about Ghost Dog Dairy and how you can strengthen your dog's immune system to fight off chronic illnesses, itchiness and digestion issues. How many times have you heard of someone taking their dog to the vet and finding an unexplained tumor or growth?  Why is this so common?  Why do so many pets have allergies, skin and digestion problems?Over time, a bland, dry, industrial diet will starve the immune system of even the most vigorous and healthy animals.  Modern veterinary medicine offers surgery and medication to combat these problems, but a natural diet is the real answer. Our farm is on a mission to save pets lives and improve their health.Farm Dog Formula is a kefir meal topping made from fresh raw goats milk.  Added to a quality dry food, it works to enhance the immune system and improve digestion.Learn more:Ghost Dog DairyHealthy Dog Expo

Today we are talking with Billy Hoekman, the Nutrition Science Director for Answers Pet Food. He is involved in formulation, research, product development, working with farms, science education, and performs all of their nutrition consultations. He attends yearly AAFCO meetings and routinely speaks around the country on a wide variety of topics ranging from nutritional concepts to environmental concerns. He also serves on the board of directors for the Royal Animal Health University and is frequently published in Dogs Naturally Magazine. He is a proud member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and lives in Los Angeles with his wife Emily and their dog Lua.Answers Pet FoodParsleyPet

Today we are talking with Kelly Marian, Owner and Founder of Green Juju Kitchen. Kelley is the founder of Green Juju, a whole food supplement for dogs that uses ingredients like organic dark leafy greens, bone broth, coconut oil and turmeric. She created the first frozen supplement of it’s kind in the pet industry back in 2014. The inspiration for Green Juju came from her yellow lab, Bailey when she was diagnosed with cancer. She is now working hard to educate pet parents on the benefits of adding some life to the bowl.Links referred to during the show:http://greenjujukitchen.com/https://ivcjournal.com/using-naet-treat-animal-allergies/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16013542https://www.parsleypet.com/

Today we are talking with Gus Ray, President and CEO of Baycom Diagnostics. He has spent 10 years of research in academics and commercial settings. He holds an MBA from Florida State and former Director of Commercialization.Today we are talking about the newest way to test for diabetes in canines called hemoglobin A1C. The hottest new way to easily detect diabetes in your pet. You can also visit us at ParsleyPet. Your dog can’t tell you if they feel sluggish, can’t see clearly, have a tummy ache, or just don’t feel as good as he used to.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a test that would give you a road map on exactly what that little guy needs? Now you can. With ParlseyPet, you can know exactly what foods to feed and what supplements to give to make sure you pet feels their best and lives their longest.  After all, what’s better than seeing your dog’s tail wag while they spin in a circle greeting you?  Or chase that ball just one more time. That’s ParsleyPet.com. Order Hemoglobin A1C TestParsleyPet - in-home diagnostic testing kits and supplements for pets

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

How can Chinese herbs help with spleen cancer in dogs? With Dr. Nancy Scanlan of the AHVMF.Today we are talking with Dr. Nancy Scanlan, the Executive Director of the AHVMF. She has been the Executive Director of the AHVMF since 2011. She is past President, past board member, and past Executive Director of the AHVMA. She is a past AHVMA Delegate to the AVMA House of Delegates. Dr. Scanlan also is past president and former board member of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association (VBMA). She is the founder of the California Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (CHVMA). She earned her doctorate of veterinary medicine at the University of California, Davis in 1970. In addition, she is certified by IVAS in Acupuncture.The current cancer research study supported by the American Holistic Veterinarian Medical Foundation is being conducted by Dr. Erin Bannink. She is using traditional Chinese herbal medicine to treat dog with a common type of spleen cancer to prolong the canine’s lives. This is a nationwide study on dogs with canine splenic hemangiosarcoma, a disease mostly treated by removing the spleen after the tumor has ruptured and bled. The disease is aggressive in nature, and survival time after surgery is short, with most dogs living only two months afterward. Hear more about the research Dr. Bannink is conducting to help prolong their lives and how your pet could be part of her study!NOTE: The audio is broken up a little at times but I didn’t want you to miss this one!Enroll your dog in the spleen cancer studyAHVMF (American Holistic Veterinarian Medical Foundation)ParsleyPet

Today we are talking with Kimberly Gauthier, the author of A Novice’s Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs,  a book that shares her experience raising four dogs on a raw food diet and includes the benefits of raw dog food, transitioning dogs to raw, sourcing proteins and ingredients, supplements she adds, raw dog food recipes, and more. Kimberly's passion for blogging and raw feeding is inspired by her dogs and can be seen on her blog Keep the Tail Wagging®; she looks forward to writing more books that help dog parents raise happier, healthier dogs.  She lives in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, adores superhero movies, the Real Housewives, podcasts, Audible, dodging GOT spoilers, and spending time with her friends. Her latest addiction is happy hour with truffle fries and lemon drops.Are you concerned that your dog is missing something in her raw diet? Try our Nutritional Blueprint Testing KitKeep the Tail Wagging BlogA Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for DogsOlewo Carrots ParsleyPet

Glyphosate. It's not a word you hear too often at dinner parties. The good news is that it can be used interchangeably with Roundup. The well known weed killer used by many families in the US. It seems like a benign weed killer but Dr. Chris Bessent wants you to be informed about it's possible effects to our pets.Dr. Chris Bessent DVM is the owner of Herbsmith and practiced holistic veterinary medicine, utilizing Chinese herbs, acupuncture, food therapy and chiropractic on all animals for over 30 years. She also started the Simple Food Project which is covers in the podcast. Learn what you can do to protect your pet from the effects of Roundup and how to avoid this toxin pesticide that seems to be showing up everywhere. It's in our water, grass, soil, and even in our pet's food bowl.Test your dog today. Feel safe knowing that you dog is Roundup free and take the test today: Glyphosate Pet TestHerbsmithGlyphosate Pet TestingSimple Food ProjectParsleyPet

Could certain dog foods cause heart failure? Dr. Laurie DVM, a graduate of Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine with advanced training in nutrition, talks about taurine and DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy). Some breeds are predisposed to DCM but UC Davis has found a link with DCM and certain types of dog food: UC Davis article.Why should you care about taurine? What is taurine anyway? Why is it in the news right now?We talk about how you can identify if your dog's food is deficient in taurine or not. We discuss what symptoms to look out for in your pet and when to go see your veterinarian. Some symptoms include lethargy, weakness, lack of energy, and perhaps a cough. Looking for natural and fresh food with taurine? Try chicken thighs (gently cooked or raw), dark meat, or sardines (in water or salt). Dr. Coger mentioned several resources and we listed below. If you are feeding your dog a grain-free diet and you don't know the percentage of taurine in your dog's food, then this is the podcast for you. Be the best pet parent (insert dog snuggles here).Dr. Laurie Coger The Healthy Dog Expo - April 6, 2019 Taurine Deficiency in Golden Retrievers Facebook GroupSamples can be submitted to the UC Davis Amino Acid Laboratory for the taurine studyParsleyPet - in-home diagnostic testing kits and supplements for pets

Jaime Rowe of ParsleyPet interviews Chelsea Kent, Founder of the Food Regulation Facts Alliance and talks about the kibble vs raw pet food debate. On today's podcast, we discuss how small, local, fresh pet food producers have regulators terrified. These producers are disrupting an industry that is long overdue and for years have cause illness for our cherished furry family members. Chelsea brings insights and facts from her Mercola Pets article about local, fresh pet food producers and regulators. Learn about the difference between kibble and raw diets and how kibble is manufactured. Not all pet food is created equal. We discuss what rendering of animals entails and what is added to pet food kibble that doesn't show up on labels. Come on a journey with us and build your awareness of what goes into your dog or cat's dinner bowl every night. Welcome to the Pet Wellness Revolution!Resources:Food Regulation Facts Alliance - Chelsea (foodregulationfacts@gmail.com)The Truth About Pet FoodDr. Karen BeckerPet Fooled DocumentaryNext Generation Pet Food ManufacturersRodney HabibParsleyPet - In-home diagnostic testing kits and supplements for pets