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
We trace how private equity now shapes vet care, why costs keep rising, and how to protect your pet with raw nutrition, informed consent, and better questions. Practical tips reveal what to remove from the bowl, how to spot upsells, and where to find independent help.
• pool safety with step training for dogs
• why raw feeding prevents chronic inflammatory issues
• foods to avoid for carnivores includ...
We challenge the gap between what we eat for health and what we feed our dogs, making the case for fresh, species-appropriate diets over ultra-processed kibble. We break down labeling traps, palatability addiction, fasting benefits, and practical ways to question vet recommendations.
• harms of ultra-processed pet food on metabolism and inflammation
• why “complete and balanced” labeling misleads
• pa...
What if your dog’s itching isn’t a disease to crush but a message to decode? We dive into the hidden costs of “quick relief” meds like Apoquel, how immune suppression fuels bigger problems, and why so many pet parents feel trapped between fear and expensive guesswork. With candid stories from real cases, we walk through a calmer plan: rule out what’s truly urgent, support hydration and comfort, then fix the food first...
What if the path to “optimal health” isn’t another monthly injection, but fixing the food bowl first? We dig into why we refuse to meet clients at kibble, how species-appropriate raw reduces inflammation at the source, and why the most common objections—cost, convenience, and fear—often crumble with honest math and simple workflows. Along the way, we tackle one of the most controversial pain products in pet care: Libr...
We challenge the myth of “good kibble,” unpack how industry pressure harms vets and pets, and map a practical path toward raw feeding and holistic care. Hope lives in building a parallel system, mentoring new vets, and helping pet parents slow down before medicating.
• why premium kibble still acts like sugar
• big dogs and raw feeding costs compared fairly
• how vet school marketing shapes treatment ...
What if the biggest myths about dog nutrition come from marketing, not biology? We dive straight into the carnivore vs omnivore debate and unpack why labels flip from “feed like a wolf” to “dogs are omnivores” whenever it helps sell cheaper, carb-heavy formulas. Our take is clear: dogs are built for animal-based diets—meat, bones, organs, and fat—and their bodies haven’t rewritten themselves in seven years to fit a ne...
What if the biggest upgrade to your pet’s health isn’t a prescription, but a bowl? We take on a stubborn myth head‑on: that domestication rewired dogs and cats to thrive on processed kibble. Using first principles—teeth built to slice, stomach acid built to break down raw tissue, and short intestines built for meat—we show why carnivore biology hasn’t changed in a century of convenience feeding. We also explore how fe...
The carnivore versus omnivore debate isn't just academic – it's reshaping how we feed our pets and directly impacts their health. DeDe Murcer Moffett and nutritionist Brian dive deep into why this classification matters so profoundly and the concerning motivations behind industry efforts to rebrand dogs as omnivores.
Looking at basic biology tells a clear story: dogs have sharp, pointed teeth for t...
DeDe & Dr. Jasek talk about a new clinic where pet parents have the freedom to feed the food of their choice as well as get help for their pets without mandates that pet parents don't want.
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The battle for your pet's health is being waged in food bowls across the country. As raw feeding gains popularity, private equity companies have rushed to capitalize on the movement with their "fresh" alternatives - but at what cost to your pet's wellbeing?
Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett pull back the curtain on how companies like Farmer's Dog have co-opted the raw feeding ind...
When disaster strikes and your freezer fails, what happens to all that expensive raw dog food? Nutritionist Brian tackles this common raw feeder nightmare with refreshing practicality, explaining why our modern food safety paranoia doesn't apply to our canine companions. "There are no freezers in the wild," he reminds us, sharing his experience of feeding slightly thawed food without issues and explaini...
,Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett expose the misleading veterinary practices causing pet parents to unnecessarily restrict protein and fat in their dogs' diets while ignoring the real culprits behind health issues.
• The smell of kibble plants and pet food stores reveals the truth about processed pet foods
• Perianal fistulas are often treated with immunosuppressants when natural anti-inflammat...
Ever wondered if what you're feeding your pet is actually good for them? The truth about commercial pet food is more disturbing than most pet parents realize.
When the FDA issued warnings linking grain-free diets to canine heart disease (DCM), it sent shockwaves through the pet community. But what if that entire controversy was manufactured? A bombshell revelation from this episode exposes how pet food g...
Raw feeding advocates Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Murcer Moffett expose how major pet food companies co-opt raw feeding terminology while selling cooked products, leaving pets undernourished despite clever marketing.
• Pet food companies like Farmer's Dog spend millions on marketing to make cooked food appear equivalent to raw
• Holistic veterinarians generally recommend fresh food diets, not kibble
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Your dog's body tells a remarkable story that few veterinarians acknowledge: every aspect of their physiology is perfectly designed to consume raw meat safely. From specialized enzymes in their saliva that neutralize bacteria to stomach acid powerful enough to dissolve bone, nature has equipped our canine companions with sophisticated systems that processed pet foods often undermine rather than support.
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Dr. Judy Jasek and DeDe Moffett expose the shocking truth about pet food regulations and the synthetic ingredients hiding in commercial dog foods. We discuss how new FDA labeling laws are attempting to undermine raw feeding by requiring misleading language on packaging.
• Summer heat poses serious risks to dogs – protect paws from hot pavement and provide adequate water
• Synthetic vitamins in commercial ...
Raw feeding isn't just an alternative to kibble—it's the biologically appropriate diet dogs evolved to thrive on, providing all essential nutrients in their most bioavailable forms without harmful processed ingredients. Nutritionist Brian explains why kibble, invented only in 1956, has caused widespread health issues in dogs despite powerful marketing convincing owners it's appropriate.
• Dogs ...
The pet food industry is ramping up false claims that dogs have "evolved" to eat processed foods, but this contradicts biological reality and ignores how animals are designed to eat species-appropriate diets.
• Dogs and cats have not evolved to eat processed foods any more than humans have evolved to thrive on Snickers bars and Fruit Loops
• Raw diets contain bioactive compounds (glutathione, L-...
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...
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