Feed Your Dog Facts

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).

34:06 Specific advice on DCM discussions

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

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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 of Carbohydrate Metabolism in Dogs

09:26 The Role of Glucose as a Fuel Source

13:38 Carbohydrate Metabolism and Obesity in Dogs

19:59 The Role of Insulin in Regulating Blood Sugar Levels

23:21 Carbohydrate Metabolism and Diabetes in Dogs

25:18 Carbohydrate Metabolism and Cancer in Dogs

29:38 The Potential Benefits of Low-Carbohydrate Diets for Dogs

Our hosts are not veterinarians. Please consult your veterinarian for all health-related matters and concerns regarding your pet. This episode was originally recorded in May 2024.

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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 updated with the latest developments. But as of today, there are four specific things that are particularly important to remember in order to make good health and nutrition decisions on behalf of your dog.

This podcast serves as a companion piece to an upcoming article that will be released on the KetoNatural Pet Foods blog. It also stems from the DCM lawsuit we filed against Hill's Pet Nutrition, along with a cluster of affiliated individuals and organizations, in February of this year. Additionally, it highlights other research efforts we have undertaken to uncover fraud and other forms of misconduct related to the DCM scandal.

The FDA's complete statement concluding its investigation is featured in the video version of this podcast. It can be accessed, along with additional information about the investigation, on www.fda.gov.

Learn More: An Introduction to the Hill's-DCM Class Action Litigation

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%20PET%20NUTRITION%2020240206.pdf

Read our blog post here: https://ketonaturalpetfoods.com/blogs/news/an-introduction-to-the-hills-dcm-class-action-litigation?_pos=1&_sid=20646171f&_ss=r

For anyone who believes they have been harmed by the misconduct described in this suit, please contact Wolf Haldenstein offices.
Contact: [email protected], www.whafh.com
To submit questions for a Q&A or for any follow-up concerns, please email [email protected], or submit them via our website: www.feedyourdogfacts.com/contact

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.

New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/10/02/is-an-all-meat-diet-what-nature-intended

Eat Like The Animals: What Nature Teaches Us About the Science of Healthy Eating: https://a.co/d/aQVTzUv

7:30 - What are the 3 macronutrients?

17:51 - Study References:

Have a question, concern, or food brand you want our hosts to review? Reach out to us at [email protected].

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.pdf
WSAVA Guidelines on selecting pet food: https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Selecting-a-pet-food-for-your-pet-updated-2021_WSAVA-Global-Nutrition-Toolkit.pdf

33:42 "What do you think about raw diets?" If your vet doesn't respond in one of the two ways mentioned, email Dan directly at [email protected]. He'll cover the cost of your visit.

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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 narrative unfolds when we dissect the key ingredients, especially in products like their Cage-Free Chicken & Ancient Grains Kibble Recipe?

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].

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 spot-on? Let's break down our ninth brand in our Label Review series - Orijen dry dog food.