Join me for an insightful conversation with Dom Warfield, a certified holistic pet health coach and canine nutritionist. In this episode, I delve into the nuances of pet diets, the pros and cons of raw versus cooked foods, and the importance of critical thinking around pet nutrition claims. Whether you're a pet parent, trainer, or industry enthusiast, there's valuable knowledge to help you make informed decisions for your furry companions.

Key Topics Covered:

• The safety and benefits of HPP (High Pressure Processing) for raw pet foods
• Comparing raw, gently cooked, and commercial diets: what's best?
• The truth behind "complete and balanced" pet food labeling
• Synthetic vitamins and minerals: are they necessary or harmful?
• Intermittent fasting for dogs: benefits, risks, and practical considerations
• How to create and customize nutritionally complete recipes for pets
• The role of nutrient ratios, like calcium and phosphorus, in balanced diets
• The importance of rotating foods to prevent intolerances
• Upcoming holistic pet wellness events, including the Fetch and Friskers summit

• DW Pet Health Coaching

• Fetch and Friskers Pet Store

• Fetch and Friskers Wellness Summit 2024 in Bernie, Texas — Featuring industry leaders like Billy Hokeman and Dr. Linda Loudon. Stay tuned for registration details and special guests.

In this episode, I explore responsible sourcing, regenerative farming, and the critical differences in pet food ingredients—all through the lens of Hanna Mandelbaum, co-founder of Evermore Pet Food. Whether you’re a pet parent or industry professional, learn how transparency and sustainability shape better choices for animals and the planet.

Key Topics:

• Hannah’s journey from pet care expert to ethical pet food innovator
• The importance of ingredient sourcing: grass-fed vs. grass-finished, organic certifications, and traceability
• How regenerative farming practices support soil health and climate goals
• The pros and cons of wild caught vs. farmed seafood, including microplastics and sustainability
• Deciphering pet food marketing terms: human grade, organic, cage-free, and more
• Formulating without synthetic vitamins and minerals: challenges and solutions
• The innovative use of In Ovo sexing technology to eliminate male chick culling
• The impact of laws and certifications on animal welfare and product transparency
• Future trends in sustainable farming and pet nutrition

Learn more and shop Evermore here.

In this conversation, I chat with Charly and Larry Pruden, founders of Pawdega, an e-commerce store dedicated to providing safe and healthy products for pet parents. They discuss their journey into pet health, the importance of vetting pet products, and the challenges of navigating the pet care market. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency in ingredient sourcing, the impact of marketing buzzwords, and actionable advice for pet parents to make informed choices for their pets' health.

My goal for my listeners is to walk away with a little more knowledge on how to navigate endless options of supplements and pet products by understanding what may qualify as good sourcing and what ingredients to look out for.

Check out Pawdega at Pawdega.us.