raw food feeding – Natural Health & Nutrition

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 6: Transparency in raw food feeding

Podcast October 2, 2020November 13, 2023Brittany Young, dog health, dog nutrition, Narelle Cooke, pet food industry, pet food manufacturing, raw food feeding, The Transparency Project

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More than ever before, pet owners are thinking about their dog’s food – from how it’s produced, the quality of the ingredients, its safety and nutritional adequacy. For pet food manufacturers, this means that manufacturing transparency has become an even more critical area of focus to ensure both compliance and customer satisfaction. But just how regulated is the pet food industry? Today I speak with Brittany Young, certified dog trainer and canine nutritionist, about her own personal experiences with raw food manufacturing and her passion to educate pet owners about the pet food industry via her ‘Transparency Project’. Brittany is also co-admins the Facebook page Fresh Food Feeding For Dogs – Kibble Feeders Welcome, which is full of resources for pet owners wanting to learn more about raw food feeding.