Raw Feeders of Great Britain

Mike Bennett
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Welcome to the Raw Feeders of Great Britain Podcast. Whether you're new to raw feeding or have been feeding raw for years, you're in the right place. Each episode, we'll be talking to experts, pet owners, breeders, and industry professionals about nutrition, health, training, and everything that helps our dogs, cats, ferrets and reptiles thrive. Thank you for listening #RFOGB

Episodes

  1. Aug 5

    Soco Fairy Dog Mum- Discusses Gluten Sensitivity in Dogs

    The conversation delves into the topic of gluten intolerance in dogs, specifically border terriers, and the challenges associated with understanding, diagnosing, and managing this condition. Lana shares her personal experience and the impact of gluten intolerance on her dog's health, highlighting the failures in the current system to support dog well-being. The lack of data and reporting on gluten intolerance is also emphasized, along with the importance of accurate diagnosis and reporting. The conversation delves into the impact of gluten on dogs, highlighting the challenges of raw feeding, contamination, and health issues. It also explores the behavioral and health implications of gluten sensitivity, as well as the role of the pet food industry in managing gluten-related issues. The focus is on supporting dog wellness and the passion within the industry. Takeaways Gluten intolerance in dogs, particularly border terriers, is a complex and often misdiagnosed condition with significant health implications.The lack of accurate diagnosis, reporting, and data collection contributes to the challenges in understanding and managing gluten intolerance in dogs. Gluten contamination in dog food and treats can have a significant impact on a dog's health and well-being.Understanding and managing gluten sensitivity in dogs requires careful attention to sourcing, diet, and lifestyle.You can contact Lana Smith here:  https://www.instagram.com/soco.fairydogmother Gluten Sensitivity Test: https://www.laboklin.co.uk/laboklin/ Chapters 00:00 Understanding Gluten Intolerance in Dogs02:45 Personal Experience with Border Terriers and Gluten Intolerance06:09 Symptoms and Misdiagnosis of Gluten Intolerance08:58 Impact of Gluten Intolerance on Dog's Health12:06 Challenges in Diagnosing Gluten Intolerance14:57 Nutrition and Management for Gluten Intolerant Dogs17:50 Failures in Supporting Dog Health and Well-being20:55 Diagnostic Challenges and Testing for Gluten Sensitivity23:52 Lack of Data and Reporting on Gluten Intolerance26:46 Importance of Accurate Diagnosis and Reporting29:50 Data Collection and Confirmation of Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome37:44 The Impact of Gluten on Dogs38:15 Raw Feeding and Gluten Contamination40:31 Contamination and Health Issues44:20 Managing Gluten Contamination52:30 Behavioral and Health Implications59:46 Pet Food Industry and Gluten Sensitivity01:03:17 Supporting Dog Wellness

  2. Jul 29

    The Dog Witch tells us about Atticus Academy of Animals

    Rebecca Hanlon discusses her holistic approach to dog health and the importance of education and collaboration in the industry. The conversation delves into the science of nutrition and health, the impact of social media and misinformation, and the need for transparency and regulation in the pet food industry. The conversation delves into the holistic approach to dog care, emphasizing the importance of considering the whole picture and providing freedom of movement and autonomy for dogs. It explores the impact of exercise, enrichment, conditioning, and choice on a dog's well-being, as well as the changing environments in which dogs live. Additionally, it introduces the role of a Canine Triage Practitioner and the collaborative network of professionals in the field. Takeaways Holistic approachCollaboration and education Holistic approach to dog careFreedom of movement and autonomy for dogshttps://share.google/jWAHXZThCZNCncKCs (6) Facebook Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Holistic Approach03:01 The Importance of Education and Collaboration10:51 The Science of Nutrition and Health16:00 The Impact of Social Media and Misinformation29:05 Transparency and Regulation in the Pet Food Industry36:36 The Whole Picture37:41 Freedom of Movement and Exercise40:06 Enrichment and Autonomy44:04 Conditioning and Choice46:24 Living Naturally with Dogs47:38 Changing Dog Environments58:22 Canine Triage Practitioner Role

    The Dog Witch tells us about Atticus Academy of Animals

  3. Jul 16

    Carla Corrado- Betsy's Raw Food

    Carla shares the story of Betsy's and its journey into the raw feeding industry. The conversation covers the brand's unique packaging, product range, transparency, and customer engagement. A conversation about the ethos and future plans of Betsy's Raw Food, including transparency, growth, and expansion into new product lines. Find your local stockist here: Stockists - Stockists - Betsys Raw Dog Food Takeaways Transparent labeling and eco-friendly packagingSlow and steady growth strategy Transparency and trust are key to Betsy's Raw Food ethos.Betsy's Raw Food aims to grow organically and expand its product lines in the future. Chapters 00:00 The Story of Betsy's02:32 Choosing Raw Feeding06:02 Product Range and Transparency13:52 Direct Sales and Customer Engagement19:24 Slow and Steady Growth22:29 The Ethos of Transparency23:43 Growth and Expansion28:08 Future Plans and Aspirations30:15 Expanding Product Lines34:23 Market Expansion and Feedback39:12 Support and Collaboration

    Carla Corrado- Betsy's Raw Food

  4. Jul 3

    What is Roolo by Play9?

    The conversation covers the introduction and background of the guest, the birth of the Roolo product, the adversity and inspiration behind the business, the journey of Tuki, the creation of Roolo, testing and feedback, innovative design and prototyping, distribution and expansion, product features and cleaning, colour choice and future plans, retail availability and ethical practices, ethical product development, the purpose of business, and the start of Raw Feeders of Great Britain. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to dog feeding, nutrition, and the challenges faced by businesses and consumers. It delves into the impact of dog feeding cults, the importance of community-based feeding, the challenges of balancing over time, communication issues, inconsistencies in trading standards, and the impact on businesses and online toxicity. It also explores the compartmentalization in big corporations, customer service challenges, rescue centres, food crime, nutrition, health, and the affordability of raw feeding. Additionally, it discusses the fresh food movement and the need for data transparency in the pet food industry. https://play9.co.uk/ @Play9World Takeaways Raw feeding for dogs is a significant part of their health and wellnessInnovative product design and ethical business practices are key to success Community-based feeding approachChallenges in trading standards Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background05:24 Innovative Design and Prototyping13:16 Retail Availability and Ethical Practices19:16 Ethical Product Development26:34 The Purpose of Business32:02 Inconsistencies in Trading Standards37:55 Food Crime and Food Chain Integrity43:26 Rehoming Challenges and Media Misrepresentation56:27 Fresh Food Movement and Data Transparency

  5. Jul 2

    What is TVATI?

    The podcast episode features Joe Flanagan from Ingenious Probiotics discussing the topical application of Tavati, a natural product for pets and humans. Joe explains the benefits, ingredients, historical use, and personal experience with Tavati. He also highlights the impact on the natural feeding community and compares it with other topical treatments. The conversation delves into the shift towards healthier choices, the impact of consumer behavior, the natural feeding community, and the importance of progressing at one's own pace. It emphasizes the creation of a safe space for learning, meeting people where they're at, and empowering through education. The discussion also highlights the journey of personal improvement, building better bonds with pets, and the significance of moving forward at one's own pace. Takeaways Tvati is a natural topical product with historical use and tribal permission.The natural feeding community is open-minded and supportive of natural products like Tvati. Empower through educationProgress at your own pacehttps://www.ingenious-probiotics.com/products/natural-joint-support-for-dogs-tvati-pet?srsltid=AfmBOopJFTIJRwRMhkb-FBn2PeC4lIznL8wZdpEZ7QMV2URc6I2iybEm Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tvati06:51 Historical Use and Tribal Permission13:11 Personal Experience and Human Use19:29 Natural Approach and User Experience25:44 Impact on Natural Feeding Community31:35 Creating a Safe Space for Learning44:00 Building Better Bonds

  6. Jun 18

    What is the APNC? Caroline Griffith Explains All

    The conversation covers an overview of the APNC, mentorship, education, community support, confidence building, qualifications, understanding pet food manufacturing, deficiencies, therapeutic nutrition, regulation, imposter syndrome, self-belief, leaky gut, academic tunnel vision, professional debate, and community support through raw pet stores. The conversation covers a range of topics including sponsorship and support, the Raw Pet Food Industry Awards, pet health and well-being, pet nutrition and supplements, earthing and grounding, ancient wisdom and herbs, regulation and compliance, APNC mentorship and support, consultancy and creativity, and APNC membership and directory. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities in the pet food industry, the impact of emotional well-being on pets, and the importance of regulatory compliance and mentorship in the industry. The conversation also highlights the significance of ancient wisdom, herbal remedies, and the role of creativity in product development. Takeaways Community support is essential for confidence building and professional growth.Understanding pet food manufacturing is crucial for pet nutrition consultants.Regulation and professional conduct are important for maintaining industry standards. The pet food industry faces challenges in compliance and regulation, requiring mentorship and support for professionals.Emotional well-being and grounding techniques play a crucial role in pet health and behavior.Ancient wisdom and herbal remedies offer valuable insights for modern pet care and nutrition. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and APNC Overview06:14 Community Support and Confidence Building12:04 Understanding Pet Food Manufacturing17:51 Regulation and Professional Conduct24:03 Leaky Gut and Academic Tunnel Vision30:04 Community Support and Raw Pet Stores36:13 Sponsorship and Support42:29 Pet Nutrition and Supplements48:10 Regulation and Compliance53:42 APNC Mentorship and Support01:02:34 APNC Membership and Directory

  7. Jun 10

    What does a Raw Sales Rep Do?

    The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities in the raw dog food industry, the importance of building relationships with independent stockists, the impact of competition and market saturation, the significance of customer education and the role of manufacturers in the industry. The conversation covers the changing market dynamics, pricing dominance, customer experience, raw feeding, labeling transparency, and the impact of cashless transactions on stockists. It also delves into the challenges faced by independent pet shops and the inconsistencies in regulations and guidelines. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the pet industry, including retail, product branding, white labeling, and the importance of relationships in sales. It also delves into the challenges and benefits of selling raw pet food and the impact of brand awareness on independent pet shops. Takeaways Raw dog food industry faces competition and market saturationBuilding relationships with independent stockists is crucialCustomer education is important in the raw dog food industry Pricing dominance in the marketImportance of customer experience in pet shops Retail and Product BrandingWhite Labeling and Private ContractingThe Importance of Relationships in SalesChallenges and Benefits of Selling Raw Pet FoodImpact of Brand Awareness on Independent Pet Shops Chapters 00:00 Challenges and Opportunities in the Raw Dog Food Industry06:00 Competition and Market Saturation11:16 The Role of Customer Education19:08 The Role of Manufacturers in the Industry32:38 Market Dynamics and Pricing Dominance44:21 Labeling Transparency and Raw Products54:43 Retail and Product Branding01:04:14 Challenges and Benefits of Selling Raw Pet Food01:11:13 Impact of Brand Awareness on Independent Pet Shops

  8. Jun 10

    What is Homeopathy? Shaz explains all

    Shaz, a homeopath and pet health educator, discusses her work in homeopathy for pets, the inspiration behind her illustrated homeopathy book, the role of illustrations in homeopathy, the top five remedies for dog owners, the connection between homeopathy and zoopharmacognosy, and the use of homeopathy in gardening. The conversation covers natural pest control methods, the understanding of homeopathic remedies and potencies, the empathetic nature of animals, mirroring and homeopathy, success stories of homeopathy, and the accessibility of homeopathy. Shaz shares insights on using natural predators for pest control, the concept of potencies in homeopathic remedies, and the empathetic nature of animals. She also discusses success stories of homeopathy and emphasizes the accessibility of homeopathic resources for everyone. Homeopathy for pets blog, informative free dogs, cats, horses — Homeopath Shaz Takeaways Homeopathy for petsIllustrated homeopathy bookSelf-selection of remediesUse of homeopathy in gardening Natural remedies for aphidsUnderstanding homeopathic remedies and potencies Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Homeopathy for Pets05:03 Top Five Remedies for Dog Owners17:20 Homeopathy and Zoopharmacognosy31:02 Homeopathy in Gardening43:44 The Empathetic Nature of Animals50:43 Success Stories of Homeopathy56:10 Accessibility of Homeopathy

  9. Jun 5

    Canine Dialogue Dynamics: Bethany Bell Explains All

    Bethany Bell discusses the CDD method, a non-conventional approach to dog training that focuses on understanding a dog's emotions and lived experience. The method challenges traditional obedience training and emphasizes the importance of individuality in dogs. The conversation delves into the individual personalities of dogs and how they may deviate from breed traits. It also explores the concept of Canine Developmental Diets (CDD) and its contrast with conventional training methods. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding a dog's individual personality and the impact of intrinsic motivation on behavior. Takeaways CDD Method: A non-conventional approach to dog trainingUnderstanding Dog Emotions: Emphasizing the importance of a dog's emotions and lived experienceIndividuality in Dogs: Challenging traditional obedience training and recognizing the uniqueness of each dog Individual dog personalities may deviate from breed traitsCanine Developmental Diets (CDD) focuses on intrinsic motivation and communication with dogs, contrasting with conventional training methodshttps://canine-dialogue-dynamics.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the CDD Method08:14 Understanding Dog Behavior and Communication13:22 The Role of Training and Dialogue Dynamics25:06 Matching Dog Breeds to Lifestyles30:12 Individual Dog Personalities39:05 Canine Developmental Diets (CDD)48:21 Intrinsic Motivation and Communication

  10. Jun 5

    What is Augustine Approved? Phivo explains all

    The conversation covers topics such as the company background, challenges in delivering fresh dog food, debate on raw feeding and supplements, discussion on natural products and quality, quality and transparency in ingredients, discussion on Chinese products and quality, misconceptions and hypocrisy in product origin, future plans and focus on education, impact of environment on health, and observational evidence and regulatory challenges. Takeaways Certified organic animal productsChallenges in delivering fresh dog food@augustineapproved Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Company Background05:11 Challenges in Delivering Fresh Dog Food10:51 Discussion on Natural Products and Quality17:07 Discussion on Chinese Products and Quality23:07 Future Plans and Focus on Education30:10 Observational Evidence and Regulatory Challenges

  11. Jun 3

    Bone Broth and Supplements- Karnlea explains all

    The conversation covers the production process and unique qualities of bone broth, the transparency in product manufacturing, the distinction between contract manufacturing and white labeling, the sourcing of pumpkin powder, the benefits of bone broth for different feeding methods, and the convenience and variety of bone broth products. The conversation covers the versatility and mixing of pet products, innovative use of broth for pets' hydration and cooling, hydration and health benefits for pets, quality and transparency in bone broth products, understanding collagen and its functional purpose, transparency in marketing and product claims, and expansion and future plans. Key takeaways include the importance of transparent labeling and the hydration benefits of bone broth for pets. Takeaways Quality of bone brothTransparency in product manufacturing Transparent labelingHydration benefitshttps://karnlea.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Bone Broth Varieties07:18 Contract Manufacturing vs. White Labeling13:27 Benefits of Bone Broth for Different Feeding Methods19:42 Convenience and Product Varieties25:48 Versatility and Mixing of Products31:14 Quality and Transparency in Bone Broth Products40:00 Transparency in Marketing and Product Claims46:05 Expansion and Future Plans

  12. Jun 3

    Intro

    The Raw Feeders of Great Britain podcast aims to provide a platform for lesser-known individuals with valuable knowledge, challenging the monotony of mainstream podcasts. The host emphasises the importance of relatable and simplified information, while also addressing the issue of absolutisms in the online space. The podcast layout, upcoming episodes, and free ebook are highlighted, along with the approach to monetisation and platform accessibility. The host's relatability and inspiration from TV shows are also discussed, promising a unique and entertaining podcast experience. Takeaways Diverse podcast contentRelatable and simplified information Chapters 00:00 Introduction to War Feeders Podcast05:08 Relatability and Simplified Information

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Welcome to the Raw Feeders of Great Britain Podcast. Whether you're new to raw feeding or have been feeding raw for years, you're in the right place. Each episode, we'll be talking to experts, pet owners, breeders, and industry professionals about nutrition, health, training, and everything that helps our dogs, cats, ferrets and reptiles thrive. Thank you for listening #RFOGB

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