Feed Your Dog Facts

Sep 20 2024 31 ep. 50 mins
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The pet food industry is a cauldron of misinformation, myths, dirty tricks, and BS. The "Feed Your Dog Facts" podcast is here to help dog owners navigate these confusing waters and be smart, responsible guardians for their pets. In each episode, hosts Dan Schulof and Alexis Malone discuss evidence-based information about nutritional science, the veterinary community, and the pet food industry, making these challenging topics so simple that even a dog could understand them.

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How to Talk to Your Veterinarian About Nutritional Topics

Sep 20 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of Feed Your Dog Facts, hosts Alexis Malone and Daniel Schulof dive into how you can confidently talk to your veterinarian about nutrition. We explore potential biases in veterinary advice, especially when it comes to popular pet food products, and share strategies for navigating these discussions. We also cover how to handle specific concerns like DCM (Dilated Card

Synthetic Vitamins: Are They Unhealthy For Your Dog?

Aug 09 2024 30 mins  
It's FYFD Friday! Join us as we dive into the topic of synthetic vitamins and their impact on your dog's health. We'll explore what 'healthy' really means, examining both acute deficiency diseases and chronic conditions. We'll explore the bioavailability of synthetic versus natural vitamins, and wrap it up with a discussion on how perception influences decis

What Dog-Owners Need to Know About Carbohydrate Metabolism: Why All Dietary Carbs Are Just Sugar By Another Name

Jul 12 2024 43 mins  
Happy Feed Your Dog Facts Friday! In this episode, you'll discover how dogs metabolize carbohydrates to draw energy and learn about the crucial role of carbohydrate metabolism in maintaining overall health and preventing disease. We’ll also delve into the role of insulin in regulating blood sugar levels and its impact on your dog's well-being. Timestamps: 01:25 Importance

The Four Essentials of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in 2024

Apr 12 2024 33 mins  
Tune into what we think are the four most important things dog-owners should know and remember about nutritionally-mediated canine dilated cardiomyopathy as of the spring of 2024. As with any topic that is still being investigated by the scientific community, knowledge about the subject changes as time passes and new evidence comes to light. And we'll be sure to keep you update

“Science Did That”: An Introduction to the Hill’s-DCM Class Action Litigation

Mar 12 2024 69 mins  
On February 6, 2024, KetoNatural filed the largest lawsuit in the history of the U.S. pet food industry. The suit alleges that Hill's Pet Nutrition and a cluster of affiliates fabricated the high-profile controversy over dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). View Full Complaint here: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/dwpkezdowpm/KETONATURAL%20PET%20FOODS%20v%20HILLS%20PE

What Macronutrients Do Dogs Self-Select?

Feb 02 2024 33 mins  
When domestic dogs are allowed to choose their diet, they instinctively seek out diets high in protein and fat. This mirrors their ancestral diet, as wolves tend to prefer diets consisting of 52% protein and 45% fat. In this episode, we delve into these specific studies where dogs were empowered to self-select their own macronutrients, among other topics. Mentioned Material: New Yo

What's Wrong With WSAVA's Guidelines?

Jan 12 2024 50 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) Guidelines and how these guidelines, funded entirely by industry interests, are fundamentally broken. Sources: WSAVA Industry Partners: https://wsava.org/about/industry-partners/WSAVA Nutritional Guidelines: https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WSAVA-Nutrition-Assessment-Guidelines-2011-JSAP.p

Label Review #8: Stella and Chewy's

Dec 23 2023 40 mins  
And we're back with another Label Review in our favorite mini-series! Our hosts tackle all claims made on a dog food brand's packaging and translate them into cold, hard pet nutrition facts. This week, we're delving into Stella and Chewy's, a brand that prominently positions itself as a "raw or nothing" product line in its marketing language. But what narr

Ingredient Splitting

Nov 17 2023 35 mins  
In this episode, we tackle the subject of 'Ingredient Splitting,' exploring its impact on dog food labels and providing examples of what ingredient splitting looks like. Have a question or concern about Ingredient Splitting? Email us at [email protected].

Label Review #7: Orijen Pet Foods

Sep 22 2023 52 mins  
We're excited to bring back our much-loved "Label Review" series! Our hosts tackle all claims made on Orijen’s packaging and translate them into cold, hard pet nutrition facts. Ever wondered about the true meaning behind terms like "Fresh or Raw” ingredients? And what about claims such as "85% Premium Animal Ingredients" – are they misleading or s