Holistic Dog Care and Raw Diet Tips with Roberta Donaldson

Apr 13, 2020

Please welcome back Roberta Donaldson from Millennial Cat Mom! This episode has gone to the dogs. As in, we’re talking all about holistic and sustainable dog care today. 

Topics Covered:

• The problem with conventional dog kibble, how it’s made, and how it affects health
• What label splitting is and why it’s so deceiving on an ingredient list
• Raw feeding and why it’s so beneficial for dogs and akin to their wild carnivore diet
• Why most vets advise against “grain-free” diets; should we actually be concerned about DCM in dogs?
• Better kibble and raw food alternatives
• How to get started with raw feeding and supplementation (and why it doesn’t have to break the bank)
• Natural treats, eco-friendly toys, and supplies
• Holistic flea and tick remedies

Resources Mentioned:

• Click & Grow Smart Garden
• Dr. Karen Becker's TED Talk
• Dr. Susan Thixton from the Truth About Pet Food
• Pet Fooled documentary
• Grabbies compostable poo bags
• Earth Animal flea and tick products
• EarthHero dog toys (Beco bones)
• Dogs Naturally Magazine
• Raw Feeding Community
• University of Helsinki study

Better Dog Food Brands to Check Out:

• Kibble: Farmina, Open Farm, Zignature, Stella & Chewy’s
• Raw: Answers, Primal, Steve’s, OC Raw, Northwest Naturals, The Honest Kitchen