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In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, Kimberly responds to unexpected criticism of raw feeding and tackles a common question: if cows and horses eat carbs, should dogs too?

We also share a helpful listener resource, discuss herbs that may help reduce histamines in bone broth, and give behind-the-scenes updates, including Kimberly and Zoey joining a Jope product study and testing a new product for anxious dogs.

Plus, Daisy Girl’s playday, a blood test Erin is geeking out over, Apollo’s birthday, and a conversation about why dogs form different relationships with different people.

Episode timestamps:

• 00:55 – Responding to criticism of raw feeding
• 10:58 – Should dogs eat carbs because cows and horses do?
• 16:25 – Listener resources, Woof Creek Wellness, and cutting the cord on cable
• 26:01 – Herbs for reducing histamines in bone broth
• 33:23 – Kimberly & Zoey join a Jope product study
• 35:55 – Trying a new product for anxious dogs
• 42:55 – Daisy Girl’s playday + a blood test Erin loves
• 46:45 – Apollo’s birthday and dogs’ unique relationships with people

If you love thoughtful conversations about fresh food, holistic care, and learning alongside your dogs, this episode is for you.

Links discussed:

• Study re: Dogs in Laos eating rice (Geographically diverse canid sampling provides novel insights into pre-industrial microbiomes)
• Kimberly's article: Is Raw Dog Food a Scam? What Science Really Says About Grains, Carbs, and the Gut Microbiome
• Kimberly's post: Should dogs eat carbs because cows and horses do?
• Helpful link: http://petdiseasealerts.org/
• Mid-Atlantic friends: See Erin & Woof Creek's co-founder Lisa Monk at the World of Pets Expo
• The blood test you might want to ask your vet to check: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16pYwy6TKV/

Social media:

• Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com
• Raw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_Mom

Thanks 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.

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In this episode, Erin and Kimberly catch up on life, dogs, and the pet industry — starting with Erin’s big news and why activated charcoal is always on hand. Kimberly shares updates from home, including more human cooking, Buffy’s recent vet visit, and navigating the lepto vaccine conversation.

They break down a confusing article on rising veterinary costs, reflect on lessons learned in 2025, and talk New Year’s Eve plans. The conversation then turns to growing concerns about trust in the pet and veterinary industries, including the mainstream recognition of a veterinarian whose work has been debunked.

The episode wraps with updates on their dogs and what they’re looking forward to in 2026 — with honesty, curiosity, and plenty of real-world dog-mom perspective.

CHAPTERS:

• Erin's big news and why we keep Activated Charcoal on-hand (0:55)
• Kimberly is doing more cooking [for humans], Buffy had a recent vet visit and lepto vaccines (8:30)
• A recent article about rising vet costs was rather confusing (20:08)
• New Year's Eve plans, what we learned in 2025, and other stories of the year (29:47)
• How the mainstream vet industry is honoring a veterinarian whose work has been debunked (51:37)
• Lack of trust in the pet & vet industries (56:54)
• Catching up with Kimberly's & Erin's dogs plus what we're looking forward to in 2026 (1:09:15)

LINKS DISCUSSED:

• NOW Activated Charcoal (https://amzn.to/49iWNWl)
• Justice Dept calls for affordable vet care (https://san.com/cc/justice-department-calls-for-affordable-vet-care/)
• AKC's Honoring Dr. Lisa Freeman (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1QRTuUAy3A/)
• Who Killed JFK podcast (https://pod.link/1714611578)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com
• Raw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_Mom

Thanks 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.

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Many pet parents focus on diet, exercise, and supplements to support their dogs’ health—but physical care is only part of the picture. In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, we sit down with dog trainer and educator Tori Mistick to explore the critical role of canine enrichment and engagement in raising emotionally balanced, fulfilled dogs.

This conversation helps dog parents understand why unmet mental and emotional needs often show up as “behavior problems,” and how small, thoughtful changes to daily routines can dramatically improve a dog’s quality of life.

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:16 About Tori Mistick's
• 03:38 Limited podcast series about engagement
• 06:37 Engagement in a multi-dog home
• 09:24 Definition of enrichment
• 10:26 Variety is important to dogs
• 11:35 Food-based enrichment - treat trail mix
• 14:11 Sound/music + engagement
• 18:15 Enrichment + senior dogs
• 20:41 Novel enrichment - The Bubble Machine
• 26:34 Social engagement
• 32:12 Understanding limits/boundaries
• 35:05 It's not about trying them out / bonding+togetherness
• 37:35 Enrichment is good for pet parents too
• 39:40 Fetching a toy by name
• 41:44 The importance of choice
• 45:00 Dogs pay attention and learn from us all the time
• 49:02 Hemangiosarcoma (another commonality)
• 52:27 Wear Wag Repeat Society

LINKS DISCUSSED:

• Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick Podcast: https://wearwagrepeat.com/dog-enrichment-podcast/
• Tori's website: https://wearwagrepeat.com/
• Tori's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToriMistick
• Get Tori's Dog Enrichment Activity Pack: https://wearwagrepeat.com/dog-enrichment-mental-activity-pack/
• Tori's Wear Wag Repeat Society for Petpreneurs: https://wearwagrepeat.com/society/
• Hemangiosarcoma Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A3h25H92G/

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com
• Raw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_Mom

Thanks 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.