raw food diet – Natural Health & Nutrition

Episode 21: The link between diet and behaviour in dogs

Podcast October 2, 2021September 4, 2023behaviour, bell and bone, big dog, diet, dog health, dog nutrition, dogs, health, Narelle Cooke, neurotransmitters, nutrition, podcast, raw food diet

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Although cliche, we are what we eat! Fundamentally, what impacts mood and drives behaviour are biochemical processes in the body. And what drives these biochemical processes are the nutrients that come in from the foods we feed our dog’s day in and day out.

In this episode, I talk about the role that diet and nutrition play in the behaviour of our dogs, as well as outlining some simple strategies that all pet owners can implement in order to improve the nutritional profile of a standard commercial kibble diet.

Lots of food for thought!

Episode 20: What happened to Ladybug – Part 2!

Podcast August 28, 2021August 15, 2023bellandbone, bigdogpetfoods, diet, dog health, dog nutrition, dogs, health, Narelle Cooke, nutrition, pancreatitis, podcast, raw food diet, supplements, surgery

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Like most dog health emergencies, Ladybug’s most recent drama started early on Sunday morning with repeated bouts of vomiting. This soon led to lots of blood tests, x-rays, emergency surgery and a weeks stay at the vets. So what happened to Ladybug????

In this episode, I share Ladybug’s most recent misadventure and use it as a case study for what you can do with your dog from a diet and supplement standpoint to optimise recovery from surgery and pancreatitis.

Episode 18: The safety of raw vs kibble

Podcast July 23, 2021September 4, 2023ecoli, food poisoning, kibble, quality dog food, raw food diet, raw food feeding, recalls, safety, salmonella

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What we feed our dogs is often a touchy subject that can elicit some very strong opinions. There are those that claim raw food feeding is incredibly dangerous to both our pets and us, and then there are those that claim the exact same thing about kibble!! So in this episode I look at the safety aspects of both raw and kibble, with a focus on the risks to pet owners themselves.

This is a massive topic, and although we’re really only scratching the surface of the situation, I think you’ll be surprised to hear where the greatest risks lie. So sit back and relax and enjoy the show!

Episode 14: Interview with Big Dog Pet Foods

Podcast April 3, 2021December 2, 2023Big Dog Pet Foods, Chris Essex, complete and balanced, dog food, dog health, dog nutrition, dogs, health, nutrition, probiotics, raw food diet, raw food feeding

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In this episode I speak with Chris Essex – the founder, owner and Managing Director of Big Dog Pet Foods, a family-owned Australian company who have been making raw, healthy, nutritious pet food since the year 2000.

We discuss with Chris how he first got into raw dog food manufacturing and the challenges around that at the time. We look at the various factors that make their products unique – from the human-grade quality of the raw ingredients (100% Australian grown), the lack of any synthetic additives or preservatives, the exceptional quality control processes used throughout all aspects of manufacturing, not to mention their willingness to offer complete transparency around everything that they do. We also touch on the perceived dangers of raw food feeding and the importance of good nutrition and probiotic supplementation when it comes to supporting immune function and the overall health of our pets.

So if you’re looking for a super easy and convenient way to feed your pet a nutritious raw food diet that’s also complete and balanced, join me in this episode to learn all about Big Dog Pet Foods.

Episode 12: Nutrition & behaviour with Lauren Turner

Podcast February 4, 2021November 13, 2023behaviour, diet, dog health, dog nutrition, Dog training, dogs, Narelle Cooke, raw food diet, training

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In this episode I’m joined by Lauren Turner, the owner and trainer of Ideal Dog in the United States, to discuss her work in the dog training industry and how she came to realise the importance of nutrition in behaviour modification.

Episode 11: Weight loss in dogs

Podcast January 9, 2021November 13, 2023diet, dogs, health, obesity, overweight, raw food diet, supplements, weight loss

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Up to 60% of dogs are now overweight or obese – a condition that is associated with a multitude of different health conditions and disease states that are completely preventable, not to mention a shorter lifespan and a poorer quality of life overall.

In this episode I discuss some of the key causes of obesity in our dogs, easy ways to determine if your dog is overweight, how to approach weight loss in a safe and sustainable way and which supplements you can use to support the process.