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Hot Topics: Raw Feeding Controversies, Lipoma Mushroom Claims & What “Balance” Really Means for Dogs
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In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, we dive into some of the hottest conversations happening in the fresh feeding community.
We kick things off by discussing whether a raw food company is getting a fair shake on Reddit, along with a side conversation that confirms why neither of us would survive a career in customer service (0:55).
Next, we tackle the mushroom advertisement that claims a specific product can shrink lipomas in dogs. The ad seems to be making the rounds again, so we share our thoughts on what pet parents should know before getting their hopes up (27:48).
Then we discuss a thoughtful post from Holistic Canine that offers a balanced perspective on what "balance" actually means when feeding dogs. Is every meal supposed to be perfectly balanced? Can balance happen over time? We share our take on this often misunderstood topic (40:56).
Of course, we also provide updates on our dogs, what's working, what we're trying, and what's happening in our homes (55:34).
And finally, we wrap things up with TV talk, random tangents, and the usual conversations that somehow take on a life of their own (1:08:02).
Episode Highlights:
- Is a raw food company being judged fairly online?
- Why customer service is not our calling
- The truth behind mushroom and lipoma marketing claims
- A realistic discussion about balance in homemade and raw diets
- Updates on our dogs and daily life
- TV recommendations and side conversations
Links Discussed:
- Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/rawpetfood/comments/1tbcfvl/viva_raw_selling_rotten_raw_meat/
- Kimberly's functional mushroom article: https://rawfeederlife.substack.com/p/functional-mushrooms-for-dogs
- Holistic Canine's post about Balance: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BPAzoDWnk/
- Recipe resources Kimberly mentions:
- Woof Creek
Social Media:
- Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.com
- Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com
- Raw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
- Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_Mom
Thanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.