Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, we dive into some of the hottest conversations happening in the fresh feeding community.

We kick things off by discussing whether a raw food company is getting a fair shake on Reddit, along with a side conversation that confirms why neither of us would survive a career in customer service (0:55).

Next, we tackle the mushroom advertisement that claims a specific product can shrink lipomas in dogs. The ad seems to be making the rounds again, so we share our thoughts on what pet parents should know before getting their hopes up (27:48).

Then we discuss a thoughtful post from Holistic Canine that offers a balanced perspective on what "balance" actually means when feeding dogs. Is every meal supposed to be perfectly balanced? Can balance happen over time? We share our take on this often misunderstood topic (40:56).

Of course, we also provide updates on our dogs, what's working, what we're trying, and what's happening in our homes (55:34).

And finally, we wrap things up with TV talk, random tangents, and the usual conversations that somehow take on a life of their own (1:08:02).

Episode Highlights:

• Is a raw food company being judged fairly online?
• Why customer service is not our calling
• The truth behind mushroom and lipoma marketing claims
• A realistic discussion about balance in homemade and raw diets
• Updates on our dogs and daily life
• TV recommendations and side conversations

Links Discussed:

• Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/rawpetfood/comments/1tbcfvl/viva_raw_selling_rotten_raw_meat/
• Kimberly's functional mushroom article: https://rawfeederlife.substack.com/p/functional-mushrooms-for-dogs
• Holistic Canine's post about Balance: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BPAzoDWnk/
• Recipe resources Kimberly mentions:
  • Forever Dog Life
  • Dinner Pawsible by Dr. Cathy Alinovi and Susan Thixton
  • Dr. Judy Morgan's Books
  • Feed Real Institute
  • Animal Diet Formulator
• Woof Creek

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.

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, Kimberly shares life updates as a new plant mom, discusses recent experiences using AnimaSol red light therapy with her dogs, and dives into the growing conversation around microalgae in pet food and supplements.

The episode also tackles a controversial question circulating in the raw feeding community: should pet parents donate potentially rancid raw dog food to animal shelters? Kimberly shares her honest thoughts on food quality, safety, and accountability in the pet food industry.

Plus, the conversation shifts to holistic wellness for humans and dogs alike, including the importance of supporting our own health while caring for our pets, with a little TV talk at the end.

CHAPTERS:

• Kimberly the Plant Mom (0:55)
• Dog updates and AnimaSol experiences (11:23)
• Microalgae in pet feed (23:11)
• Is a raw food company suggesting pet parents donate potentially rancid food to animal shelters? (30:00)
• Keeping ourselves healthy as well as our dogs (36:45)
• [Not much] TV Talk (48:03)

LINKS DISCUSSED:

• New Veramaris® O3 Max Pure replaces fish oil in pet nutrition
• https://www.reddit.com/r/rawpetfood

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.

Send us Fan Mail

We sit down with Mariah from Paws of Prey to break down raw feeding across dogs, cats, and ferrets. We cover balance, common myths, kibble toppers, whole foods vs synthetics, and how beginners can confidently get started.

CHAPTERS:

• How Mariah from Paws of Prey got started creating raw feeding content about cats, dogs, and ferrets (0:54)
• Ferrets, like cats, are obligate carnivores, and why create content about 3 species (6:23)
• Mariah's educational background and experiences working in the conventional vet world as a raw feeder (10:34)
• Mariah's starter products for new raw feeders and how these compare to formulator software (14:49)
• How to learn from Mariah and the state of raw feeding today(21:28)
• Common misconceptions about raw feeding (and Erin's being squeamish again)(27:11)
• Mariah's philosophy on Balance Every Bowl vs. Balance Over Time and the impact of social media on raw feeding information and education (31:09)
• What happens to balance when you add fresh food to a bowl of kibble and the best food toppers for a bowl of kibble (37:54)
• Synthetic nutrients vs whole food (41:23)
• Kimberly's & Erin's raw feeding origin stories (43:49)
• Being the "dog person" in your circle and Mariah's thoughts for new or aspiring content creators (54:32)
• Finding a vet who supports raw feeding (59:54)

REVELANT LINKS:

• Mariah's website: https://pawsofprey.com/
• Mariah's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PawsofPrey
• Dr. Tom Lonsdale's new book: Spin Doctors: Junk Pet Food Partners in Crime

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.