28 episodes
Feed Your Dog Facts Daniel Schulof
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4.6 • 10 Ratings
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The pet food industry is a cauldron of misinformation, myths, dirty tricks, and BS. The "Feed Your Dog Facts" podcast is here to help dog owners navigate these confusing waters and be smart, responsible guardians for their pets. In each episode, hosts Dan Schulof and Alexis Malone discuss evidence-based information about nutritional science, the veterinary community, and the pet food industry, making these challenging topics so simple that even a dog could understand them.
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The Four Essentials of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in 2024
Tune into what we think are the four most important things dog-owners should know and remember about nutritionally-mediated canine dilated cardiomyopathy as of the spring of 2024. As with any topic that is still being investigated by the scientific community, knowledge about the subject changes as time passes and new evidence comes to light. And we'll be sure to keep you updated with the latest developments. But as of today, there are four specific things that are particularly important to remember in order to make good health and nutrition decisions on behalf of your dog.
This podcast serves as a companion piece to an upcoming article that will be released on the KetoNatural Pet Foods blog. It also stems from the DCM lawsuit we filed against Hill's Pet Nutrition, along with a cluster of affiliated individuals and organizations, in February of this year. Additionally, it highlights other research efforts we have undertaken to uncover fraud and other forms of misconduct related to the DCM scandal.
The FDA's complete statement concluding its investigation is featured in the video version of this podcast. It can be accessed, along with additional information about the investigation, on www.fda.gov.
Learn More: An Introduction to the Hill's-DCM Class Action Litigation -
“Science Did That”: An Introduction to the Hill’s-DCM Class Action Litigation
On February 6, 2024, KetoNatural filed the largest lawsuit in the history of the U.S. pet food industry. The suit alleges that Hill's Pet Nutrition and a cluster of affiliates fabricated the high-profile controversy over dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
View Full Complaint here: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/dwpkezdowpm/KETONATURAL%20PET%20FOODS%20v%20HILLS%20PET%20NUTRITION%2020240206.pdf
Read our blog post here: https://ketonaturalpetfoods.com/blogs/news/an-introduction-to-the-hills-dcm-class-action-litigation?_pos=1&_sid=20646171f&_ss=r
For anyone who believes they have been harmed by the misconduct described in this suit, please contact Wolf Haldenstein offices.Contact: burt@whafh.com, www.whafh.comTo submit questions for a Q&A or for any follow-up concerns, please email hello@feedyourdogfacts.com, or submit them via our website: www.feedyourdogfacts.com/contact -
What Macronutrients Do Dogs Self-Select?
When domestic dogs are allowed to choose their diet, they instinctively seek out diets high in protein and fat. This mirrors their ancestral diet, as wolves tend to prefer diets consisting of 52% protein and 45% fat.
In this episode, we delve into these specific studies where dogs were empowered to self-select their own macronutrients, among other topics.
Mentioned Material:
New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/10/02/is-an-all-meat-diet-what-nature-intended
Eat Like The Animals: What Nature Teaches Us About the Science of Healthy Eating: https://a.co/d/aQVTzUv
7:30 - What are the 3 macronutrients?
17:51 - Study References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23243377/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/XYGRB8NQXYYXNA8VPGMM?target=10.1111/jpn.12794
Have a question, concern, or food brand you want our hosts to review? Reach out to us at hello@feedyourdogfacts.com. -
What's Wrong With WSAVA's Guidelines?
In this episode, we discuss the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) Guidelines and how these guidelines, funded entirely by industry interests, are fundamentally broken.
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WSAVA Industry Partners: https://wsava.org/about/industry-partners/WSAVA Nutritional Guidelines: https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WSAVA-Nutrition-Assessment-Guidelines-2011-JSAP.pdfWSAVA Guidelines on selecting pet food: https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Selecting-a-pet-food-for-your-pet-updated-2021_WSAVA-Global-Nutrition-Toolkit.pdf
33:42 "What do you think about raw diets?" If your vet doesn't respond in one of the two ways mentioned, email Dan directly at daniel@ketonaturalpetfoods.com. He'll cover the cost of your visit.
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Label Review #8: Stella and Chewy's
And we're back with another Label Review in our favorite mini-series! Our hosts tackle all claims made on a dog food brand's packaging and translate them into cold, hard pet nutrition facts. This week, we're delving into Stella and Chewy's, a brand that prominently positions itself as a "raw or nothing" product line in its marketing language. But what narrative unfolds when we dissect the key ingredients, especially in products like their Cage-Free Chicken & Ancient Grains Kibble Recipe?
1:37: Cage-Free Chicken & Ancient Grains Recipe; Nutritional Content.
5:25: Protein to Carbohydrate Ratio Blog Post: Link to Blog Post
7:47: Cage-Free Chicken & Ancient Grains Recipe; Specific Ingredients
12:39: Stella and Chewy’s Marketing
18:44: What is a “Raw Blend”?
26:02: Chewy’s Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Patties
36:49: Cost of kibble product
37:30: Episode Recap -
Ingredient Splitting
In this episode, we tackle the subject of 'Ingredient Splitting,' exploring its impact on dog food labels and providing examples of what ingredient splitting looks like.
Have a question or concern about Ingredient Splitting? Email us at hello@feedyourdogfacts.com.
Customer Reviews
Almost 20yrs later…..
I lost my cat to Hill’s Science Diet & the 2007 pet food recall that was responsible for killing thousands & thousands of pets. At the time, I was, as most, blindly listening to my vet who assured me this was the absolute best food. I was absolutely horrified when I started to research it all & began to understand everything I thought I knew was a lie & a big charade. There were absolutely no repercussions for what the pet food industry (or my vet, I felt) were responsible for, and in fact, they had to be MADE to take the food off the shelves, because they continued to sell it even after receiving hundreds if not thousands of complaints of animal’s dying/sick. They could not even be bothered to show up at the congressional hearing, nor were they made to face any kind of consequences whatsoever. It was like a bad joke- these people make their own rules & guidelines? Based on what they want to sell us, not what’s god for my pet?!? That was the day I decided never again would I trust my animal’s health to anyone else, and since that day I haven’t. My animals all eat a species appropriate, fresh food diet, and I have a vet who understands me & what I believe, and is ok with knowing that I’m always going to question & research everything before it goes into their bodies. She is my true partner in their care, & although it took going thru countless other vets to find her, I am so grateful I did. I would encourage everyone else never to settle for anything less. If your vet talks down to you or acts insulted you’d question their suggestions/diagnosis, then find someone else. We are all infallible, even doctors. And the ones who do not respect your opinions & beliefs & who arent open that they might actually learn something from clients aren’t in it for anything but their own egos.
Sorry for the tangent, but if you ever feed your pet what ultimately kills it, it will change you forever. I just cannot believe it’s taken now going on almost 20yrs for it all to come full circle. FINALLY, people are starting to see big pet food/pet food industry for what it is. My absolute terror, is when better foods start to take market share again, as we know they are, what will they do?? Their DCM scheme we all knew was bogus has finally been called out, along with there being absolutely nothing “prescription” about that garbage in a bag they call “food.” We all know they won’t continue to bleed money & lose market share without some kind of action. My horror is they will begin to do to low carb/fresh food what they’ve done with everything good through the years that has come along & competed with their market shares - Orijen /Acana being the latest….they quietly buy these companies & then cut corners & ruin it all by trying to do it as cheaply as possible, all at the expense of our beloved animals.
Anyway, although I know a ton about the science behind it all at this point, Daniel, I’d literally kiss you on the mouth if I could for what you are doing to hold these people accountable. I know this is mostly about the DCM issue, but it feels a bit like justice for my young, otherwise healthy cat whom I lost all those years ago for no reason other than greed.
I truly & with all my heart believe you are here in this life, for just this moment, to get justice for all the animals & their owners who can’t. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, truly.
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Great Podcast!!!!!!
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I have been a lifelong dog owner and lover but never really understood or honestly took the time to understand the science behind a lot of facts with pet nutrition. I’ve really enjoyed each episode and especially when they pick a big brand and break down the misleading language!