Please welcome back Roberta Donaldson from Millennial Cat Mom! This episode has gone to the dogs. As in, we're talking all about holistic and sustainable dog care today.

Topics Covered:

• The problem with conventional dog kibble, how it's made, and how it affects health
• What label splitting is and why it's so deceiving on an ingredient list
• Raw feeding and why it's so beneficial for dogs and akin to their wild carnivore diet
• Why most vets advise against "grain-free" diets; should we actually be concerned about DCM in dogs?
• Better kibble and raw food alternatives
• How to get started with raw feeding and supplementation (and why it doesn't have to break the bank)
• Natural treats, eco-friendly toys, and supplies
• Holistic flea and tick remedies

Resources Mentioned:

• Click & Grow Smart Garden
• Dr. Karen Becker's TED Talk
• Dr. Susan Thixton from the Truth About Pet Food
• Pet Fooled documentary
• Grabbies compostable poo bags
• Earth Animal flea and tick products
• EarthHero dog toys (Beco bones)
• Dogs Naturally Magazine
• Raw Feeding Community
• University of Helsinki study

Better Dog Food Brands to Check Out:

• Kibble: Farmina, Open Farm, Zignature, Stella & Chewy's
• Raw: Answers, Primal, Steve's, OC Raw, Northwest Naturals, The Honest Kitchen