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October 7, 2025 38 mins

Most of us have been taught that loving our pets means keeping their bowls full, but what if that instinct is actually shortening their lives?

Dr. Katie Deming welcomes Dr. Maureen McMichael, a board-certified veterinary emergency and pet health specialist, to explore how fasting for pets, time-restricted eating, and caloric restriction can transform animal health. 

You’ll learn why free-feeding dogs may be harmful, how fasting can extend lifespan, and why cats and dogs have very different needs when it comes to food timing.

Chapters
 00:01:05 — Why sick animals refuse food
 00:07:00 — From emergency vet to working dog nutrition
 00:10:17 — Healthy dogs: simple fasting routines and how to start
 00:26:40 — The Farmer’s Dog, cost vs homemade, and easy add-ons
 00:35:26 — Pets as mirrors of our inner healing: grief, remedies, and intuition

They explore the practical approaches to holistic pet nutrition,including the role of fermented vegetables,kefirr, sardines, bone broth, and raw food diets, along with how to safely balance homemade dog food, commercial options like The Farmer’s Dog, and ketogenic pet diets.

Listen and learn how pets can mirror their owners’ illnesses and emotions, and why your stress may affect your pet’s wellbeing.

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