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.
In this episode of Feed Your Dog Facts, Alexis and Daniel explore the emerging topic of GLP-1s and their potential role in pet health, with a closer look at a new study examining weight management in cats. They discuss nutrition-first approaches to supporting healthy weight and blood sugar regulation, highlighting the central role diet plays in metabolic health.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Season Two
09:30 Nutritional Alternatives to GLP-1s
13:41 Future Insights and Closing Thoughts
Reach out to us! hello@feedyourdogfacts.com
Find us on the web: https://www.feedyourdogfacts.com/
20 Sept 2024
How to Talk to Your Veterinarian About Nutritional Topics
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 Cardiomyopathy).
16:00 Handling disagreement with your vet
34:06 Specific advice on DCM discussions
10 Aug 2024
Synthetic Vitamins: Are They Unhealthy For Your Dog?
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 decision-making.
Timestamps:
01:51 Exploring the Notion of Synthetic Vitamins
06:40 Defining "Health"
08:04 Differentiating Acute Deficiency Diseases and Chronic Diseases
14:19 The Role of Regulatory Bodies in Pet Food Nutrition
17:14 The Bioavailability Debate: Synthetic vs Natural Vitamins
21:36 The Prevalence of Synthetic Vitamins in Commercial Pet Foods
26:19The Influence of Perception on Decision-Making
Reach out to us! hello@feedyourdogfacts.com
Find us on the web: https://www.feedyourdogfacts.com/
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