The Alternative Dog Moms

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• How Teef got its name, and what does Teef mean in Dutch? (1:28)
• Dr. Emily Stein's and Teef's origin story (2:12)
• What are prebiotics and post-biotics?  And how does Teef work? (7:58)
• How do carbohydrates affect the oral microbiome? (12:33)
• What's the link between the oral microbiome and the gut microbiome? And what happens when your dog kisses you? (13:42)
• The effect of dental disease on lifespan and connection to other illnesses (20:00)
• Can raw fed dogs get dental disease? (23:07)
• How to check your dog's gum health (26:59)
• If we start using Teef, do we still need to brush our dog's teeth? And what else can we do to support the oral microbiome? (27:40)
• Why are small dogs so prone to dental disease? (30:44)
• List of medical conditions proven to be connected to dental disease (35:12)
• Cats, horses, and astronauts...oh my!  (40:46)
• What's next for Teef?  And what are the best dental chews and toys?  (54:23)

SHOUTOUTS:

• The Alternative Dog Mom Podcast listeners can save 20% on their Teef purchase when using code ADM at https://www.teefhealth.com/?aff=58
• Animal Biome's Oral Health Test (https://shop.animalbiome.com/collections/doggybiome/products/doggybiome-oral-health-test-1)
• CocoChew Toys (https://cocochewllc.com/collections/all)

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• Winter weather, February is National Pet Dental Health Month,  puppy training, and Erin's family is trying to find their new rhythm (1:05)
• What Kimberly learned from Bella's Embark DNA Test (18:35)
• DCM, confirmation bias, and why we're cynical about many studies (25:11)
• Online drama in the dog training world and do you consider yourself a "Dog Mom"? (41:21)
• Kimberly recently turned down the opportunity to review a product partially due to the concern about creating online drama (53:44)
• A new podcast and new products we're excited about and why Kimberly loves Dr. Judy Morgan (58:57)

SHOUTOUTS:

• Embark Vet (https://keepthetailwagging.com/embarkvet)
• Dog Trainer Zac George on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/zakgeorge/)
• Dog Trainer Robert Cabral on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RobertCabral)
• Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets Podcast (https://www.drjudyu.com/podcasts/naturally-healthy-pets-podcast)
• Solutions Pet Products (https://www.facebook.com/solutionspetproductsllc)
• "Meet Your Fascia" article (https://www.litemindbody.com/info/meet-your-fascia)

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• Should your dog eat better than you? (1:39)
• One of Kimberly's dogs got vaccinated (6:13)
• Sometimes it seems that the "fresh food community" and the "conventional community" are their own worst enemies (12:47)
• Erin's visit to the World of Pets Expo and questionable treat ingredients (19:13)
• Why all Pet Parents should learn their dog's body language and not being "that" dog owner (32:12)
• Kimberly & Erin are both introverts, and the phenomenon of vet waiting room conversations (41:27)

SHOUT OUTS:

• Kimberly's TikTok (https://tiktok.com/rawfeederlife)
• What is Tellington T-Touch? (https://ttouch.com/)
• Walman's Apothecary CBD (https://walmansapothecary.com/)
• Healthy Dog Expo (https://www.healthydogexpo.com/)

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

• What's My Dog Thinking by Hannah Molloy (https://amzn.to/3HCWy9g)
• Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas (https://amzn.to/3HX0dAm)
• Doggie Language by Lili Chin (https://amzn.to/3HEAJGF)

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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.

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• Erin suddenly had to say goodbye to Penny (1:00)
• When to bring a new dog into your family and Kimberly's update on Bella (31:45)
• Update on Kimberly's book, the Holistic Vets Speak Out Conference, and Tik Tok (43:58)
• Dr. Judy Morgan's event in Tampa, FL, and Angela Ardolino's Plants & Mushrooms Guide for Pets (56:40)
• Kimberly's experience adding Boron to Rodrigo's diet (1:00:24)
• TV Talk and Diss Tracks (1:03:08)

SHOUTOUTS:

• Do you have a link for the Holistic Vets Speak Out? (https://keepthetailwagging.com/hvpo)
• Grief brain (https://www.choosingtherapy.com/grief-brain/)
• Chubbs Dogs and Holistic Hemp Wellness (https://chubbsdogs.com/)
• Angela Ardolino's Plants & Mushrooms Guide for Pets (https://keepthetailwagging.com/magazine)
• Benefits of Boron for Raw Fed Dogs (https://keepthetailwagging.com/benefits-of-boron-for-raw-fed-dogs/)
• Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets Experience in Tampa, FL (https://www.eventcreate.com/e/drjudymorgantampa)

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

Shortly after recording this episode, Penny experienced a health crisis. Erin and her husband Tim unexpectedly said "goodbye" to their sweet girl.

CHAPTERS:

• Updates on Kimberly & Erin's dogs (1:01)
• Recent social media experiences, Kimberly's new online community, and challenging our own raw feeding beliefs (8:46)
• What do Kimberly & Erin want to learn about this year? (28:43)
• Android vs. iPhone (56:29)

SHOUT OUTS:

• Your community on Heartbeat
• Believe in Dog Podcast: Ep. 61, Physical Therapy for Dogs (https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode61)
• Believe in Dog Podcast: Ep. 59, Andrew Cotter - Dog Dad to Olive & Mabel (https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode59)

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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.

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• Catching up from the holidays and what we're binge-watching (0:54)
• What have Kimberly's dogs been up to? (8:48)
• Erin's dog, Neno, has been limping, and an update on Penny's UTI situation (10:07)
• Rodrigo update (18:42)
• Kimberly found a video on YouTube of a veterinarian claiming to debunk Dr. Becker and the "Forever Dog," so Kimberly decided to debunk the debunker (20:53)
• Why Kimberly wanted to "debunk the debunker" in the first place and the somewhat surprising social media response (29:52)
• Kimberly and Erin have a hard time taking another "Forever Dog debunker" seriously when he openly admits his bias against the authors (38:23)
• Why this "debunking the debunker" project was so important to Kimberly and finding ways to disagree on social media respectfully (45:53)
• What Kimberly and Erin are looking forward to in 2023 (59:20)

SHOUTOUTS:

• Debunking the Anti-Becker YouTube Video; https://keepthetailwagging.com/debunking-an-anti-dr-becker-youtube-video/
•  60 Minutes segment "Dogs may hold the key to treating cancer in humans"; https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dogs-comparative-oncology-60-minutes-2022-11-27/

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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.

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• Kimberly's new pack member (0:58)
• Vaccines, raw diet, and supplements for the puppy (10:58)
• Kimberly's experience with Adored Beast's new Wolf probiotic (13:34)
• Is Bella spayed? (15:53)
• Taking a deeper look at scientific articles shared online (19:46)
• Dog parks and dogs meeting dogs (21:26)
• Puppy training (25:03)
• Penny's ongoing UTI saga (36:43)
• Change to the speaker lineup for the Healthy Dog Expo (41:33)

SHOUT OUTS:

• Adored Beast's Wolf Probiotic (https://keepthetailwagging.com/aba)
• Tickets are on sale for the Healthy Dog Expo (https://www.healthydogexpo.com/speakers-2023)
• Dr. Coger's Facebook Live series (https://tinyurl.com/2p9vwcvh)

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.

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• Kimberly's experience with Feed Real's Real Dog Food Nutrition Course for Pet Parents (1:22)
• Kay's professional background and how she came to work with Ruby (5:10)
• How the Feed Real course evolved and why there's a Pet Parent course and a Veterinary Professional course (7:21)
• What do vet students learn in vet school about nutrition? (12:50)
• How Feed Real was received at a conference of conventional veterinarians last week (16:05)
• Kimberly felt depressed after talking to other Pet Parents in the vet office waiting room about raw feeding and their dog's health issues (18:00)
• Feed Real's goal to facilitate the Raw Feeding Conversation between vets and Pet Parents (22:17)
• Variety, balance and testing because each dog absorbs nutrients differently (23:16)
• Letting dogs choose and self-select (27:40)
• What's the deal with synthetic vitamins? (30:57)
• The most surprising things Kay has learned about feeding and caring for dogs (37:25)
• Navigating the divide between conventional vets and alternative pet parents (43:57)
• All about the Feed Real research database that Members get access to (47:08)
• NRC versus AAFCO guidelines (49:35)
• Is it true that dogs don't live as long now as they did in the past? (52:04)
• Feed Real's course is for all Pet Parents who want to improve their dog's diet (no kibble shaming) (58:08)
• Future updates and courses that Feed Real will be incorporating to support Pet Parents (1:02:25)

SHOUTOUTS: 

• Sign up for the Dog Food Nutrition Course by The Feed Real Movement (https://tinyurl.com/5f9b3h44)
• What is SIBO in dogs? (https://tinyurl.com/5n6jmket)
• PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/)
• Maggie, the oldest dog in the world (https://tinyurl.com/2sxbccvr)

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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.

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• Kimberly's experience with the Real Dog Food Nutrition Course for Pet Parents (1:08)
• The origin story of Real Dog Box (8:04)
• How Real Dog Box sources its products and how to add variety to your dog's diet (16:38)
• The Secret Shop (23:20)
• Organizational goals and Ruby's team (29:19)
• How Real Dog Box strives to be an environmentally conscious company and dealing with pet food regulations (31:30)
• Behind the scenes of starting the Feed Real Movement, course creation, Ruby's dog Icon, and why paralegals rock (37:31)
• The gross parts - or not? - of raw feeding and dogs being dogs (52:58)
• Meat production in the USA (1:01:29)
• Dehydrators versus freeze dryers (1:07:24)
• When dogs are selective about what they eat, are they just being picky? or are they purposely self-selecting? (1:12:25)
• A question about vaccinating dogs that Kimberly posted on social media got heated, and understanding where those who think differently about pet health are coming from (1:17:33)
• Examining info that Rodney Habib recently shared on social media about adding moisture to kibble (1:29:42)
• Re-watching your favorite tv series (1:35:00)
• What's next for Ruby, Real Dog Box, and Feed Real? (1:44:43)

SHOUTOUTS:

• Real Dog Box / Feed Real Movement (https://keepthetailwagging.com/feedreal)
• Battery organizer case (I found this on Amazon similar to what you bought: https://amzn.to/3iEv5v1)
• EPA info about recycling household batteries (https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries)
• Rodney's IG post discussing the results of a recent study about adding moisture to kibble (https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZJbIAvMPT/)
• The scientific journal article: Effects of Softening Dry Food with Water on Stress Response, Intestinal Microbiome, and Metabolic Profile in Beagle Dogs (https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/12/11/1124)

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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.

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

• Happy Hour, Thanksgiving, and Black Friday prep (0:58)
• Thank you to the listeners and behind-the-scenes with some of our favorite guests (23:48)
• The gardening trend Kimberly is obsessed with (36:35)
• A non-profit organization is being started to honor Jacqueline Hill's memory (38:06)
• Kimberly's fermented fish stock challenge (40:22)
• Is Forever Dog Book 2 in the works? (44:30)
• Kimberly's working with a new veterinarian who's suggesting vaccines and an update on Penny's UTI recovery (50:08)
• Sprouts, Arnica, and weekend plans (61:54)

SHOUT OUTS:

• Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals (https://patreon.com/keepthetailwagging)
• Register for the free online Xmas Pet Expo happening on December 2 (https://www.xmaspetexpo.com/opt-in1668490793360)
• "Stand Up" by Ludacris (When I move, you move, just like that) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZG7IK99OvI)
• The Raw Entrepawneur Podcast's Forever Dog Book Club series (https://therawentrepawneur.com/podcast/tre-shana-allan-the-forever-dog-book-review-part-1-s2-03/)
• Solutions' announcement regarding Jacqueline’s Animal Farm Research and Education Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=147450588038191&set=a.133458802770703)
• Study suggests taking probiotics with antibiotics reduces damage to the microbiome (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221116090004.htm)

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

• Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com

FACEBOOK...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWagging
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

INSTAGRAM...

• Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/BelieveInDogPodcast

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.