The Raw Dog Food Truth
Pets with allergies, skin issues gut issues, and behavior issues can live better lives by eating a species-appropriate diet. Find out the dangers of kibble and cooked foods. Your Pet's Health Is Our Business "Friends Don't Let Friends Feed Kibble"
Episodes
Something alarming is happening to our pets. Veterinarians across the country are reporting unprecedented levels of chronic illness, cancer, and behavioral issues—even in very young animals. What's behind this troubling trend?
DeDe Murcer-Moffett and Dr. Judy Jasek dive deep into Colorado's controversial new pet vaccine requirements and what they mean for health-conscious pet parents. Following an a...
We discuss dangerous medications for pets, focusing on common drugs that pet owners may not realize can harm their animals and natural alternatives for managing health issues.
• Ivermectin can be toxic to dogs with the MDR1 gene mutation, commonly found in herding breeds
• UC Davis offers a $55 saliva test to determine if your dog has the MDR1 mutation
• Human medications like ibuprofen and Tylenol ca...
We explore how dogs become addicted to chemicals and additives in processed pet food, and why some initially resist raw diets despite these being healthier options. Patience during the transition from kibble to raw food leads to remarkable health improvements that pet owners consistently report.
• Dogs often reject raw food initially because they're experiencing withdrawal from chemical additives in kibb...
Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett discuss when pet owners should take their animals to emergency veterinary care and how to avoid unnecessary tests and expenses. We explore the concerning trends in emergency vet care, including excessive testing, medication, and hospitalization that can sometimes make pets sicker rather than helping them recover.
• Emergency vet visits can cost $800-$1000 just to walk in...
The myth of the "perfect diet" for dogs has created generations of malnourished pets. Raw feeding experts DeDe Murcer Moffett and Dr. Judy Jasek tackle the dangerous misconception that dogs should eat the same food day after day, year after year.
"Would you eat the exact same meal for five years straight?" they ask, highlighting how unnatural this approach is for canines - natural scavenge...
Ever wonder why the pet food industry makes feeding your dog or cat seem so complicated? This eye-opening conversation between DeDe Murcer-Moffett and Dr. Judy Jasek cuts through the noise to reveal a simple truth: your pet was designed to eat raw, unprocessed food.
We dive into the everyday toxins potentially harming your pet that most owners never consider. From chlorinated tap water causing skin issues to ...
What if everything you thought you knew about pet food was designed to sell products, not support health? DeDe Murcer Moffett and veterinarian Dr. Judy Jasek pull back the curtain on commercial pet food, revealing shocking truths about what's really in that bag of kibble.
Drawing from 25 years of raw feeding experience, they explain how the starches in corn-based kibble break down into sugars through enz...
Homeopath Neely Piazza explains how homeopathic remedies work with the body's natural healing processes rather than suppressing symptoms, offering a powerful alternative to conventional veterinary treatments.
• Homeopathy matches natural remedies to the body's healing strategy, helping resolve issues faster with less suffering
• Conventional medicine (allopathy) merely stops symptoms without he...
We tackle the myth of "premium kibble" and expose why all processed pet food falls short nutritionally regardless of price point or marketing claims.
• No such thing as "perfect kibble" - all kibble contains starches and synthetic vitamins
• Raw food costs comparable to premium kibble brands but delivers superior nutrition
• Think of raw feeding as an insurance policy against expe...
Veterinarian Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer-Moffetf expose the dangerous truth behind common pet pharmaceuticals and present natural alternatives that support rather than compromise your pet's health system.
• Conventional flea and tick preventatives like Seresto collars contain toxic chemicals causing serious side effects including seizures, liver damage, and respiratory disorders
• Heartworm medica...
We dive into the misguided trend of vegetarian and vegan diets for carnivores and the overcomplicated approach to pet nutrition that emphasizes micronutrient counting over species-appropriate feeding.
• Discussing the absurdity of feeding vegetarian diets to carnivores, despite dogs' biological design for meat consumption
• Examining how some veterinarians obsess over specific nutrient values like se...
DeDE Murcer Moffet and Neely Piazza dive deep into why raw feeding and homeopathy offer superior alternatives to conventional veterinary approaches and processed pet foods. They share personal insights about the dangers of conventional symptom suppression and how homeopathy works with the body's natural healing processes instead of against them.
• The problematic nature of veterinary education and how it...
What happens when your raw-fed dog has a medical emergency and you're caught in the corporate veterinary system? Prepare for sticker shock, judgment, and a battle to make the right choices for your pet.
DeDe Murcer Moffett, CEO of Raw Dog Food and Company, shares the anxiety-inducing saga of her dog's sudden illness that led to a recommendation for $16,000 exploratory surgery. The moment staff spot...
Homeopathy expert Neely Piazza returns to share powerful natural solutions for your dog's health challenges. After establishing her new homesteading life and expanding her homeopathic practice, Neely reveals a remarkable success story—transforming her dog from trembling uncontrollably during thunderstorms to sleeping peacefully through severe weather using targeted homeopathic remedies.
We dive deep into...
We dive deep into the controversial truth about pet vaccinations and explore why many health issues in pets may be linked to over-vaccination rather than diet or training.
• Questioning whether the rabies virus has ever been scientifically proven to exist
• Examining how vaccines like rabies may cause neurological damage and behavioral changes in pets
• Drawing parallels between increasing autism rate...
Raw feeding transforms pets with vibrant health, resulting in consistently positive comments about their appearance and vitality from others who notice the difference. Real nutrition creates real results that processed foods simply cannot match.
• Health is the natural state of the body – our focus should be on identifying what's interfering with natural wellbeing
• Dogs fed varied proteins, organs, ...
We expose the deceptive marketing practices used by pet food companies and pharmaceutical corporations that prioritize profits over pet health. Dr. Judy Jasek explains how kibble manufacturers and medication companies use half-truths and misleading claims while hiding behind the minimal consequences they face when products harm animals.
• Seresto flea collars remain on the market despite thousands of incident...
We explore the parallels between processed foods in human and pet diets, examining how "human kibble" like cookies, bread, and even seemingly healthy options contribute to inflammation just like pet kibble does. Dr. Judy Jasek and I discuss how changing your diet can profoundly impact your health, with personal insights from my current five-day fasting journey.
• Inflammatory ingredients in processe...
What happens when a vet student feeds their snake a species-appropriate diet but gives their cat kibble? "I'm not sure, but that's what I do" is the unsettling answer that encapsulates everything wrong with conventional veterinary education today.
DeDe Murcer Moffett and Dr. Judy Jasek, DVM dive deep into the world of feline nutrition, examining why cats are suffering from preventable dige...
Are your dog's supposed "allergic reactions" actually signs of healing? When transitioning from processed kibble to raw dog food, many pet parents misinterpret normal detoxification symptoms as negative reactions. These temporary changes—itching, minor digestive adjustments, even brief behavioral shifts—signal your pet's body finally purging accumulated toxins from years of inappropriate nutrition....
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