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14 Mar 2022Introducing Alternative Dog Moms: A Podcast About Dogs, Holistic Living, and the Pet Industry00:33:43

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast; and we'll be meeting up weekly to have fun chats, sharing our thoughts on what's going on.

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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.


14 Mar 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep. 2 - Supplements for Dogs, Sleeping with Dogs, and the Container Store00:52:44

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about supplements (do our dogs need them?), sleeping with our dogs (is it safe?), and our love of The Container Store (organizing is fun!).

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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.


29 Mar 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 3 - The Albany Healthy Dog Expo Recap01:18:04

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about the Healthy Dog Expo - a highly anticipated event that was attended by hundreds of pet parents in March 2022.

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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.


04 Apr 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 4 - Apoquel FDA Warnings, Learning to Speak to Our Veterinarians, and National Raw Feeding Week01:11:23

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about the FDA warnings about Apoquel, speaking to our veterinarians, and National Raw Feeding Week.

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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.


16 Apr 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 5 - Should Pet Parents Do Research or Leave it All Up to the Vet?01:06:17

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about the pros and cons of pet parents doing their own research on their dog's health, diet, and more.  We explain why we think it's important that we do our own homework AND work with our veterinarians.

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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.


26 Apr 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 6 - Getting Woo Woo as We Discuss Animal Soul Sessions and Letting Dogs be Dogs00:57:05

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about our dogs and the natural choices we do for our dogs, including Erin's experience with an Animal Soul Session with Dr. Isla Fishburn.

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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.


29 Apr 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 7 - Soul Sessions, Grass Fed/Grain Fed, Choosing Dog Toys, EMF Protection, and Johnny Depp00:56:57

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about their dogs and the natural choices they do for their dogs, including a follow up on Erin's experience with an Animal Soul Session with Dr. Isla Fishburn.  An update on Scout's massage therapy.  And...

  • Kimberly's upcoming review of The Farmer's Dog
  • Grass Fed vs. Grain Fed Beef
  • Wunderball Review and Choosing Toys for Dogs
  • EMFs in the House
  • Johnny Deep Trial Update


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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.


08 May 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 8 - Rain Gear, Gross Parts of Raw Feeding, and How Quickly Raw Feeding Works00:41:52

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about their dogs and the natural choices they do for their dogs, including...

  • their favorite rain shoes (for walking the dogs)
  • the part of raw feeding that gross them out
  • how quickly raw feeding improved their dogs' health


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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.


15 May 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 9 - Law of Attraction and Dogs, Dog Mom Self Care, and the New Green JuJu Products01:10:28

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about their dogs and the natural choices they do for their dogs, including...


OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...


FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK:


FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

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.


22 May 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 10 - Acupuncture, Healthy Dog Expo 2023, and Solutions Pet Food00:54:44

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about their dogs and the natural choices they do for their dogs, including...

  • Acupuncture and herbs for our dogs
  • That great feeling when you find a vet who's on the same page as you
  • Kimberly's finds at the Dollar Store
  • Healthy Dog Expo 2023
  • New products offerings from Solutions

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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.


31 May 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 11 - Adulting as a Dog Mom01:14:18

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about their dogs and the natural choices they do for their dogs, including...

  • Adulting
  • Penny's Soul Session with Dr. Isla Fishburn
  • Does our dogs' nutrition affect their behavior?
  • Erin's biggest Dog Mom Fail
  • Kimberly's & Erin's neurotic adventures at restaurants
  • Should you warm your dog's food?
  • Filtered water
  • Setting limits and boundaries when it comes to what we worry about as pet parents

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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.


04 Jun 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 12 - Erin's Anger Breaks the Internet00:52:48

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about their dogs and the natural choices they do for their dogs, including...

  • The origin of the 95% of homemade diets lacking nutrients statistic
  • Kimberly's used bookstore finds
  • Confirmation bias
  • Dr. Coger is now offering titer testing
  • Erin's anger blows up the internet


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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.


12 Jun 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 13 - Homemade Diets, SATC/AJLT, CBD Oil, and Fireworks01:11:27

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  in between a rant about the Sex and the City spinoff - And Just Like That, Kimberly and Erin chat about their dogs and the natural choices they do for their dogs, including...

  • further examination of the statistic that 95% of homemade diets are lacking nutrients
  • (then the SATC/AJLT rant starts)
  • tarot cards and crystals
  • using CBD oil with our dogs
  • dogs and fireworks


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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.


17 Jun 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 14 - Defending Raw Feeding Before Seeing Top Gun Maverick00:50:29

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  in between a rant about the Sex and the City spinoff - And Just Like That, Kimberly and Erin chat about their dogs and the natural choices they do for their dogs, including...

    • Kimberly's busy week
    • Best Dog Food & Nutrition Book List
    • Dog Mom Time Management
    • Raw feeding - and Kimberly! - in the news
    • Attending weddings and events as an introvert
    • Top Gun Maverick and '80s movies
    • Massage, chiropractic, and acupressure for dogs

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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.


25 Jun 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 15 - Healthy Gut, Healthy Dog with Billy Hoekman of Green JuJu Kitchen01:10:22

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Erin and Kimberly chat with Billy Hoekman of Green JuJu Kitchen.

  • Why beets for Green Juju's new products?
  • What are wild ferments?
  • How to add your own probiotics to Green Juju's Raw Goat's Milk
  • Billy's favorite hack for creating thick goat milk - which will also save you money!
  • Histamines in fermented foods for dogs
  • How to create your own lactose-free Green Juju Raw Goat's Milk
  • Scout's DoggyBiome results and how to improve your dog's gut health through their diet
  • How Billy sources Green Juju's Raw Goat's Milk and why it's the best value on the market

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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.


09 Jul 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 16 - Surviving the 4th of July and Being Proactive with Our Dogs' Health00:49:55

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

THIS WEEK...

  • Getting our dogs through July 4th  1:27
  • Erin tried the Pawnix noise cancelling headphones for Penny  4:25
  • What we've been binge watching  9:37
  • Update on Scout's lymphoma treatment  14:46
  • Neno's 1st acupuncture treatment  15:50
  • What made Kimberly decide to make changes to Scout's lymphoma treatment  19:31
  • The proactive recommendation Erin's vet made for Penny that neither of us had ever heard before  24:34
  • Curbside vet visits and vet appointment anxiety  27:50
  • The AVMA thinks antibiotics are being over-prescribed by veterinarians for companion animals  37:09
  • How to make a plan for your dog if they need antibiotics and the test you should ask your vet to do first  39:30
  • Why you need to get the proper diagnosis from a veterinarian before you start doing your own research 42:25

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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.


18 Jul 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 17 - Nerding Out on Dogs & Our Unpopular Opinions01:33:42

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

THIS WEEK...

  • Dog health news, events, and products that we're nerding out about  2:00
  • How Kimberly is handling the ups & downs of Scout's Canine Lymphoma treatment 14:59
  • Joining Dr. Josie Beug's Gateway to Gaia Membership 20:32
  • Kimberly is finishing up her next book! 33:28
  • Erin fermented her first batch of Green Juju's Raw Goat's Milk 40:08
  • Should you give your dog a daily probiotic supplement? What Kimberly recently learned 42:27
  • Kimberly & Erin's unpopular opinions 54:52

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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.


23 Jul 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 18 - Talking About the Microbiome with Dr. Holly Ganz of AnimalBiome01:11:57

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

THIS WEEK...

  • Holly's background and Animal Biome origin story  2:10
  • Gut Restore from Raw Fed Dogs is back!  What are the requirements for donors? 8:40
  • Does adding fiber to our dog's diets improve the microbiome? 11:40
  • Holly's thoughts on whether probiotic supplements for our dogs are really doing what we think they do 14:41
  • The role Animal Biome played in improving the health of Erin's dog, Penny 19:40
  • How can we use Animal Biome to support our dogs in situations where antibiotics are needed 22:32
  • What's the difference between probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics? 30:24
  • There are many functions of the body that are influenced by the microbiome, and scientific research demonstrates this. Why aren't more vets talking about this? Why is this still considered an "alternative"? 31:56
  • How exactly do the Gut Restore capsules help our dogs? 34:57
  • Some of the future products that Animal Biome is working on 38:21
  • Is it ok for raw-fed dogs to take the standard Gut Restore capsules? 42:27
  • What has Animal Biome found in the overall trends and patterns among all the dogs that have been tested? 44:20
  • Once a Pet Parent mails in their dog's sample, what is the process for testing and reporting on Animal Biome's end? 46:45
  • What has surprised Holly the most since starting Animal Biome 55:44
  • How does Holly care for her own dogs? 63:28
  • How often should we retest our dogs after using the Gut Restore capsules? 70:48

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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.


06 Aug 2022Alternative Dog Moms, Ep 19 - Nerding Out on CBD Oil and Medicinal Mushrooms with Angela Ardolino of CBD Dog Heath01:26:22

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Erin and Kimberly chat with Angela Ardolino of CBD Dog Health.

  • What are Adaptogens? (1:57)
  • The similarities between Medicinal Mushrooms and CBD (4:26)
  • What's the difference between powdered mushroom products and tinctures? (6:30)
  • Why Angela decided to develop her mushroom products (7:55)
  • How mushrooms are helping Angela treat Canine Cognitive Disorder in her dog (9:37)
  • The three different mushroom formulas in Angela's MycoDog line of mushroom products for dogs (10:20)
  • When dealing with your dog's health issue, such as cancer, how much of a supplement to give to make a difference? (16:24)
  • The shock of getting a cancer diagnosis for your dog when you've tried to make all the right health decisions and how to move towards a proactive health approach in the future (19:48)
  • Finding and working with our veterinarians as Alternative Dog Moms (27:33)
  • Extracts of plant medicine and CBD versus whole plants (39:39)
  • The lack of information to help pets in the CBD industry and how we're not getting our dogs high (40:58)
  • Empowering ourselves as Alternative Dog Moms to make the best decisions for our dogs, helping others to help their dogs, and recognizing the limitations of "conventional" veterinary medicine (45:19)
  • The interconnectedness of diet and other supplements to make a difference for dogs (51:29)
  • Concerns about a new study that purports to have found a connection between raw feeding and antibacterial resistant E. coli (52:24)
  • The Do No Harm virtual event that Angela is hosting on September 22 features some of the top holistic veterinarians in the country discussing the over-prescribing of drugs such as antibiotics, steroids, and opioids in veterinary medicine today and what alternatives are available (54:56)
  • Treating the symptoms versus getting to the root cause to heal (73:02)

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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.


27 Aug 2022Visiting the Farmers that Make Raw Dog Food01:15:37

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Erin and Kimberly chat about our dogs and Erin's visit to Lancaster, PA, to visit the Green JuJu goat milk facility and BJ's Raw Pet Food facility.  Please note that this episode was recorded before the loss of Kimberly's dog, Scout.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly is taking Scout off traditional chemotherapy and growing her veterinary care team (2:25)
  • Dogs rolling in stinky things (4:20)
  • Erin's field trip to Lancaster, PA to visit the Green Juju goat milk facility and BJ's Raw Pet Food facility (12:45)
  • Kimberly's been doing more DIY raw feeding lately (39:26)
  • Vegetables that our dogs like to eat (46:26)
  • Kimberly's grocery store finds, homemade dog treats and DIY projects around the house (52:56)
  • Adventures while driving and parking (67:30)
  • TV Talk: The Most Hated Man on the Internet on Netflix (71:33)

SHOUT OUTS:

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

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.


29 Aug 2022Finding & Losing a Dog, Skipping SuperZoo, Anti-Raw Journalism, and Broccoli Sprouts01:13:53

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Erin and Kimberly chat about life with dogs, including the loss of Kimberly's dog to cancer, learning new things about dogs, the annual SuperZoo tradeshow, and slanted journalism.

CHAPTERS:

  • Losing Scout (1:00)
  • Kimberly's best broccoli sprout growing tips (12:25)
  • Garden bounties, homemade salsa, and Keto Diet for people (20:44)
  • Super Zoo is this week but are we really missing out? (36:42)
  • Kimberly is looking forward to The Spaw's Pet Wellness Expo in October (39:39)
  • Pros & Cons of attending Super Zoo (40:16)
  • What do "Karen" videos have to do with clickbait and other disappointing, incomplete, slanted "journalism" about raw feeding, plus why you shouldn't feed the trolls.  (47:26)
  • Kimberly's new dehydrator is amazing (63:21)
  •  Kimberly is so grateful for the time she had with Scout, and all that he taught her, and Erin is celebrating 7 years since rescuing Penny (67:23)

SHOUT OUTS:

BROCCOLI SPROUTS:

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

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.


04 Sep 2022Dog Mom Self Care, Testing Products for Dogs, Ticks, and Apollo's Yeasty Butt00:55:03

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Erin and Kimberly chat about life with dogs, a new normal after losing a dog, what we're binge-watching now, testing kits for dogs, supplements and flea & tick treatments, and Apollo's yeasty butt.

CHAPTERS:

  • Dog Mom Self-Care after losing a dog plus TV & Book Talk (1:00)
  • What Erin learned from Penny's proactive orthopedic evaluation (15:02)
  • Kimberly recently received 2 stool sample test kits from a new diagnostic testing company that screens for Leaky Gut in dogs but she's not impressed with the results (25:20)
  • What testing will Kimberly and Erin be doing with their dogs before the end of the year to stay on top of their health? (42:08)
  • Apollo had a yeasty butt (43:27)
  • What dog supplements do Kimberly and Erin use for themselves? (46:57)
  • Products to keep ticks away plus the things we do for our dogs (50:14)

SHOUT OUTS:

BROCCOLI SPROUTS:

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

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.


18 Sep 2022Remembering Jacqueline Hill, Snappoo App, and The Do No Harm Event00:55:04

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 Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Erin and Kimberly chat about life with dogs.  They remember Jacqueline Hill (original co-founder of Answers Pet Food and consultant with Kure Pet Food) and more.

CHAPTERS:

  • Remembering Jacqueline Hill (1:20)
  • Solutions Pet Products (11:45)
  • Kimberly has an update on her experience with Innovative Pet Labs, a new diagnostic stool sample testing option (16:46)
  • Taking photos of your dog's poop with the Snappoo App (28:35)
  • We're excited about the Do No Harm online event on September 22 (40:00)
  • Upcoming events, concerts, and binge watching tv (43:38)

SHOUTOUTS:

OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...

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.


25 Sep 2022Dogs, Raw Feeding, and Cancer with Thomas Sandberg of Long Living Pets Research Project01:08:28

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

This week,  Erin and Kimberly chat with Thomas Sandberg of the Long Living Pets Research Project.

CHAPTERS...

  • How Thomas became interested in raw feeding and helping dogs with cancer and the trends he sees through his Long Living Pets Study (1:05)
  • Other than diet, what does Thomas see as the top causes of cancer in dogs? (7:38)
  • Cancer in Kimberly's dogs (11:34)
  • What Thomas has learned about probiotics for dogs  (16:28)
  • What is the biggest thing missing from most dogs' diets? (19:56)
  • #1 reason most kibble-fed dogs are going to the vet (25:15)
  • The biggest problem in the raw feeding world right now: Does feeding raw have to be complicated? (30:34)
  • Helping Pet Parents who are new to raw feeding (38:16)
  • What supplements does Thomas use to help dogs with cancer? (44:12)
  • Veterinarians and raw feeding; Commercial Raw vs. DIY; Intermittent fasting and treats (49:57)
  • Long Living Pets Rescue & Rehab Center (55:10)
  • How to work with Thomas (57:14)

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04 Oct 2022State of the Gut Report, Scientific Studies on Raw Feeding, and the Raw Feeding Summit01:04:52

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RAW FEEDING SUMMIT: 10/7-10/9 - https://keepthetailwagging.com/petsummit

CHAPTERS...

  • How Erin is handling Penny's urinary tract infection (1:15);
  • Update on Apollo's butt and Kimberly's anti-itch spray recipe (6:50);
  • The MDR-1 (MultiDrug Resistance) gene mutation and what you can learn from genetic testing your dogs (8:54);
  • The biggest takeaway from Animal Biome's State of the Gut Report (15:37);
  • Rodney's new database of scientific studies showing the benefit of raw feeding (24:28);
  • Kimberly is excited to be going to the Redefining Health Pet Wellness Expo hosted by The Spaw (25:15);
  • Kimberly is speaking as part of the free online upcoming Raw Feeding Summit hosted by Dr. Ian Billinghurst (34:21);
  • Emergency preparedness for our dogs (40:35);
  • Kimberly's experience with the YuMove joint supplement for Rodrigo (44:16)
  • The cool new tools on Susan Thixton's website (57:24)

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09 Oct 2022Pet Wellness Expo, Real Dog Box, Costumes for Dogs, and Nail Trims00:54:11

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS...

  • Why Kimberly missed her flight on her way to the Redefining Health Pet Wellness Expo (1:00)
  • Kimberly's visit to Real Dog Box's facility in San Diego (4:44)
  • Everything Kimberly learned at The Spaw's Redefining Health Pet Wellness Expo (9:39)
  • Dogs wearing coats, clothes and costumes (30:35)
  • Kimberly learned something new about trimming her dog's nails that we've never heard before (41:53)
  • Erin's Netflix documentary recommendation about regenerative farming (48:20)
  • Kimberly's research on freeze dryers versus dehydrators and finding a good deal of grass fed beef (49:16)

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22 Oct 2022Navigating Social Media, Misunderstandings, and Raw Feeding00:59:42

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS...

  • Being misunderstood on social media (1:32)
  • The different raw feeding models (19:15)
  • Do's and Don'ts of seeking veterinary advice on social media (32:46)

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30 Oct 2022BJ's Raw Open House, Solutions Pet Food, and Dog Nutrition Courses - Oh My!01:04:26

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly is feeling better (1:00)
  • What Kimberly and Erin learned recently (5:20)
  • Solutions: announced a lot of exciting things recently; cost of premiums products (14:44)
  • Examining Kimberly's raw food recipes to see what nutrients are missing and how are we double checking ourselves. (25:05)
  • Erin & Penny visited BJ's Raw Pet Food's Open House, where Billy was speaking (33:40)
  • Field trips with our dogs (41:09)
  • Kimberly is speaking at the upcoming online Dog Nutrition Summit hosted by Dr. Judy Morgan (47:50)
  • Kimberly's experience so far with Real Dog Box/Feed Real's new online dog nutrition course (52:29)

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04 Nov 2022Flat Feeding Dog Dishes, Brands We Trust, and the Dog Training Community00:53:26

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly's DIY flat feeding trays (4:02)
  • Penny's UTI saga continues (6:48)
  • The new Adored Beast product we're excited about and finding brands we trust (12:21)
  • Uninformed social media opinions about CBD (16:11)
  • Choosing a dog trainer as an Alternative Dog Mom (24:04)
  • Apollo's separation anxiety, dog training philosophies, and why is it so difficult to talk about dog training on social media? (29:10)
  • Some of our experiences with dog trainers (44:24)
  • When friends and family have dogs (50:27)

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11 Nov 2022The Benefits of Solutions Pet Products and ParsleyPet with Chelsea Kent01:26:09

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Chelsea Kent's origin story (1:14)
  • Solutions fast turnaround (7:29)
  • Importance of sourcing/regenerative farming  (12:40)
  • Why don't the jiggles jiggle? (15:38)
  • Solutions' herbal blend products (18:00)
  • What is DogH (and how do you say it?)? (24:18)
  • Formulating Solutions foods, why the diets aren't 80/10/10 (25:55)
  • Why Solutions food (and other products) are affordable (31:06)
  • How to stretch your budget, making Solutions more affordable (34:29)
  • How to order Solutions online (40:08)
  • Common trends seen in ParsleyPet results (41:27)
  • Chelsea's experiences attending AAFCO meetings (47:57)
  • Using ParleyPet testing to learn about your pet's health (51:43)
  • Why pork, chicken, beef, and duck eggs for Solutions foods? (59:22)
  • What's next for Chelsea and Solutions? (64:10)
  • Where the name Solutions comes from and voting with our dollars (72:08)
  • The Hero Pets website is a great resource for pet parents (77:49)

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20 Nov 2022Peter Ciancarelli, Canine Cancer, and Lessons from Our Dogs01:15:32

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Peter's background and how his dog, Allie, changed his life (1:42)
  • Keeping the Allie's Crew Facebook Group a positive place for pet parents and some of the negative experiences in other Facebook Groups (2:38)
  • Some of the health and behavioral challenges Peter faced with Allie (7:39)
  • After losing Allie, how is Peter finding balance and navigating life with his new dog, Tucker? (9:45)
  • Information overwhelm and how Peter's life has changed since losing Allie (15:55)
  • Peter's work with Pet Parents, self-care, and boundaries (18:28)
  • The importance of building a network of supportive Pet Parents on social media and/or IRL (22:47)
  • How Peter started working with Dr. Margo Roman, the microbiome and poop (33:10)
  • Gut health and diversifying our dog's diets and supplements (40:22)
  • Kibble, budget constraints, and meeting Pet Parents where they're at (47:22)
  • Continually learning and navigating our own emotions when our dog gets a cancer diagnosis (58:34)

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28 Nov 2022The Alternative Dog Moms Reach #9 on the Charts!!!01:12:33

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Happy Hour, Thanksgiving, and Black Friday prep (0:58)
  • Thank you to the listeners and behind-the-scenes with some of our favorite guests (23:48)
  • The gardening trend Kimberly is obsessed with (36:35)
  • A non-profit organization is being started to honor Jacqueline Hill's memory (38:06)
  • Kimberly's fermented fish stock challenge (40:22)
  • Is Forever Dog Book 2 in the works? (44:30)
  • Kimberly's working with a new veterinarian who's suggesting vaccines and an update on Penny's UTI recovery (50:08)
  • Sprouts, Arnica, and weekend plans (61:54)

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05 Dec 2022Chatting with Ruby Balaram of Real Dog Box and the Feed Real Movement01:46:37

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly's experience with the Real Dog Food Nutrition Course for Pet Parents (1:08)
  • The origin story of Real Dog Box (8:04)
  • How Real Dog Box sources its products and how to add variety to your dog's diet (16:38)
  • The Secret Shop (23:20)
  • Organizational goals and Ruby's team (29:19)
  • How Real Dog Box strives to be an environmentally conscious company and dealing with pet food regulations (31:30)
  • Behind the scenes of starting the Feed Real Movement, course creation, Ruby's dog Icon, and why paralegals rock (37:31)
  • The gross parts - or not? - of raw feeding and dogs being dogs (52:58)
  • Meat production in the USA (1:01:29)
  • Dehydrators versus freeze dryers (1:07:24)
  • When dogs are selective about what they eat, are they just being picky? or are they purposely self-selecting? (1:12:25)
  • A question about vaccinating dogs that Kimberly posted on social media got heated, and understanding where those who think differently about pet health are coming from (1:17:33)
  • Examining info that Rodney Habib recently shared on social media about adding moisture to kibble (1:29:42)
  • Re-watching your favorite tv series (1:35:00)
  • What's next for Ruby, Real Dog Box, and Feed Real? (1:44:43)

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11 Dec 2022Learning About the Science of Dog Nutrition at an Affordable Price with Kay Stewart of the Feed Real Movement01:14:03

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly's experience with Feed Real's Real Dog Food Nutrition Course for Pet Parents (1:22)
  • Kay's professional background and how she came to work with Ruby (5:10)
  • How the Feed Real course evolved and why there's a Pet Parent course and a Veterinary Professional course (7:21)
  • What do vet students learn in vet school about nutrition? (12:50)
  • How Feed Real was received at a conference of conventional veterinarians last week (16:05)
  • Kimberly felt depressed after talking to other Pet Parents in the vet office waiting room about raw feeding and their dog's health issues (18:00)
  • Feed Real's goal to facilitate the Raw Feeding Conversation between vets and Pet Parents (22:17)
  • Variety, balance and testing because each dog absorbs nutrients differently (23:16)
  • Letting dogs choose and self-select (27:40)
  • What's the deal with synthetic vitamins? (30:57)
  • The most surprising things Kay has learned about feeding and caring for dogs (37:25)
  • Navigating the divide between conventional vets and alternative pet parents (43:57)
  • All about the Feed Real research database that Members get access to (47:08)
  • NRC versus AAFCO guidelines (49:35)
  • Is it true that dogs don't live as long now as they did in the past? (52:04)
  • Feed Real's course is for all Pet Parents who want to improve their dog's diet (no kibble shaming) (58:08)
  • Future updates and courses that Feed Real will be incorporating to support Pet Parents (1:02:25)

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19 Dec 2022Foster Puppy Fail, UTI Mystery, Wolf Probiotic, and Healthy Dog Expo Speaker Lineup00:45:05

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly's new pack member (0:58)
  • Vaccines, raw diet, and supplements for the puppy (10:58)
  • Kimberly's experience with Adored Beast's new Wolf probiotic (13:34)
  • Is Bella spayed? (15:53)
  • Taking a deeper look at scientific articles shared online (19:46)
  • Dog parks and dogs meeting dogs (21:26)
  • Puppy training (25:03)
  • Penny's ongoing UTI saga (36:43)
  • Change to the speaker lineup for the Healthy Dog Expo (41:33)

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08 Jan 2023Ringing in the New Year and Why We Should Question the Experts01:10:12

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Catching up from the holidays and what we're binge-watching (0:54)
  • What have Kimberly's dogs been up to? (8:48)
  • Erin's dog, Neno, has been limping, and an update on Penny's UTI situation (10:07)
  • Rodrigo update (18:42)
  • Kimberly found a video on YouTube of a veterinarian claiming to debunk Dr. Becker and the "Forever Dog," so Kimberly decided to debunk the debunker (20:53)
  • Why Kimberly wanted to "debunk the debunker" in the first place and the somewhat surprising social media response (29:52)
  • Kimberly and Erin have a hard time taking another "Forever Dog debunker" seriously when he openly admits his bias against the authors (38:23)
  • Why this "debunking the debunker" project was so important to Kimberly and finding ways to disagree on social media respectfully (45:53)
  • What Kimberly and Erin are looking forward to in 2023 (59:20)

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23 Jan 2023Challenging Our Raw Feeding Beliefs in 202301:03:24

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Shortly after recording this episode, Penny experienced a health crisis. Erin and her husband Tim unexpectedly said "goodbye" to their sweet girl.

CHAPTERS:

  • Updates on Kimberly & Erin's dogs (1:01)
  • Recent social media experiences, Kimberly's new online community, and challenging our own raw feeding beliefs (8:46)
  • What do Kimberly & Erin want to learn about this year? (28:43)
  • Android vs. iPhone (56:29)

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30 Jan 2023When We Say Goodbye to a Dog and When We Add a New Dog to Our Family01:20:36

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Erin suddenly had to say goodbye to Penny (1:00)
  • When to bring a new dog into your family and Kimberly's update on Bella (31:45)
  • Update on Kimberly's book, the Holistic Vets Speak Out Conference, and Tik Tok (43:58)
  • Dr. Judy Morgan's event in Tampa, FL, and Angela Ardolino's Plants & Mushrooms Guide for Pets (56:40)
  • Kimberly's experience adding Boron to Rodrigo's diet (1:00:24)
  • TV Talk and Diss Tracks (1:03:08)

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06 Feb 2023The Fresh Food and Conventional Communities are Their Own Worst Enemies00:58:39

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Should your dog eat better than you? (1:39)
  • One of Kimberly's dogs got vaccinated (6:13)
  • Sometimes it seems that the "fresh food community" and the "conventional community" are their own worst enemies (12:47)
  • Erin's visit to the World of Pets Expo and questionable treat ingredients (19:13)
  • Why all Pet Parents should learn their dog's body language and not being "that" dog owner (32:12)
  • Kimberly & Erin are both introverts, and the phenomenon of vet waiting room conversations (41:27)

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12 Feb 2023Dog Moms Talk About Dogs as a Dog Dad Makes Noise in the Background #eyeroll01:08:30

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Winter weather, February is National Pet Dental Health Month,  puppy training, and Erin's family is trying to find their new rhythm (1:05)
  • What Kimberly learned from Bella's Embark DNA Test (18:35)
  • DCM, confirmation bias, and why we're cynical about many studies (25:11)
  • Online drama in the dog training world and do you consider yourself a "Dog Mom"? (41:21)
  • Kimberly recently turned down the opportunity to review a product partially due to the concern about creating online drama (53:44)
  • A new podcast and new products we're excited about and why Kimberly loves Dr. Judy Morgan (58:57)

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25 Feb 2023Dental Health for Dogs with Dr. Emily Stein and the Benefits of TEEF01:00:39

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • How Teef got its name, and what does Teef mean in Dutch? (1:28)
  • Dr. Emily Stein's and Teef's origin story (2:12)
  • What are prebiotics and post-biotics?  And how does Teef work? (7:58)
  • How do carbohydrates affect the oral microbiome? (12:33)
  • What's the link between the oral microbiome and the gut microbiome? And what happens when your dog kisses you? (13:42)
  • The effect of dental disease on lifespan and connection to other illnesses (20:00)
  • Can raw fed dogs get dental disease? (23:07)
  • How to check your dog's gum health (26:59)
  • If we start using Teef, do we still need to brush our dog's teeth? And what else can we do to support the oral microbiome? (27:40)
  • Why are small dogs so prone to dental disease? (30:44)
  • List of medical conditions proven to be connected to dental disease (35:12)
  • Cats, horses, and astronauts...oh my!  (40:46)
  • What's next for Teef?  And what are the best dental chews and toys?  (54:23)

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18 Mar 2023Homeopathy for Dogs with Andrea Ring DCH01:13:00

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Andrea's homeopathy origin story (1:16)
  • Why is homeopathy so controversial and misunderstood? (4:24)
  • The science of homeopathy - what is it? And how does it work? (7:15)
  • Can we treat our dogs and ourselves with homeopathy? Or should we consult with a professional? (13:40)
  • Where should we purchase our homeopathic remedies?  And can we trust the brands we see at the grocery store or on Amazon? (17:42)
  • How do we administer homeopathic remedies to our animals?  Is it true we shouldn't touch them? Where should these be stored? (19:46)
  • Are some homeopathic remedies made from poisons?  And what do those potency numbers and letters mean? (21:51)
  • We are learning more about the unintended health effects of spaying or neutering a dog. How can homeopathy help support our dogs after these types of surgeries? (24:30)
  • What homeopathic remedies should beginners have in their First Aid kit? (37:45)
  • How do we know if homeopathy is working?  How long does it take to see a difference? (44:20)
  • Can we harm our dog if we choose the wrong remedy?  And how do we choose which potency to use? (49:22)
  • What you'll learn Andrea's new course, Your Homeopathy Toolkit: Acute and First Aid Homeopathy (51:11)
  • Empowering ourselves as Pet Parents (53:54)
  • Andrea's life before homeopathy, her pets - and a few last homeopathic remedies we should know! (1:08:16)

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27 Mar 2023Homeopathy, Secret Shop Addictions, and Raising Dogs Naturally01:25:12

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Happy 1 Year Pod-iversary to The Alternative Dog Moms  (0:54)
  • Erin's update on Neno's health and her session with an Animal Communicator  (1:50)
  • Kimberly's update on Bella (6:38)
  • The change both Kimberly & Erin made after speaking with Andrea Ring (11:40)
  • Other changes Kimberly & Erin have made in caring for their dogs since starting The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast (12:29)
  • Kimberly's update on Scout, Apollo & Zoey, and trying to find a good feeding calculator (14:09)
  • Preparing for spring and flea & tick season (18:51)
  • Trying to guess what Green Juju's new product announcement will be and Kimberly's visit with Billy & Kelly (27:16)
  • Dr. Judy Morgan's new book (34:08)
  • Homeopathy, First Aid kits for dogs, and gardening (36:37)
  • Bella is growing up, and Kimberly is receiving whole chickens that she'll have to butcher (47:41)
  • Kimberly has a problem with buying everything in Real Dog Box's Secret Shop (53:30)
  • More speculation about Green Juju's new products (1:05:46)
  • TV and movie talk (1:11:07)

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03 Apr 2023Dog Moms without Children Talk A LOT About Dogs (or, at least, we do)01:10:04

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly's Facebook break (1:00)
  • Kimberly finished her new book (9:54)
  • Erin's update on Neno's health issues and learning about Dogtostertone (10:40)
  • Kimberly's update on Zoe (17:12)
  • An upcoming study on the effects of feeding fresh food to dogs with cancer (20:54)
  • Understanding why we've heard about the FDA and Darwin's pet food recently (24:08)
  • Changes we've seen in how people use social media over the years (31:18)
  • Being Dog Moms without children (44:13)
  • Kimberly's update on Bella (52:47)
  • Green Juju's new line of pet food (56:10)
  • Cocotherapy's new line of treats and Kimberly & Erin don't have the world's best-trained dogs (1:01:00)

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07 Apr 2023National Raw Feeding Week | 4 Raw Feeders Discuss the the State of the Raw Feeding Community01:09:45

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

In this episode, we're joined by Krista Powell, owner of Vibrant K9, and Jessica Troup, founder of the Ruff Pak Raw Feeding Co-Op in Florida, for a Raw Roundtable.

CHAPTERS:

  • Why Kimberly created National Raw Feeding Week (0:58)
  • Kimberly, Erin, Jessica & Krista take turns sharing their raw feeding origin stories (5:35)
  • The feeling of overwhelm when first learning about raw feeding (21:48)
  • The problem with those elaborate raw feeding bowl photos on social media #uglyrawfeeding (28:30)
  • How do we know what our dogs really need? (33:58)
  • Is raw feeding really that complicated? (38:35)
  • What to remember before giving and getting raw feeding advice on social media (46:25)
  • Meeting beginners where they're at and remembering that we're all doing the best we can (57:53)
  • Kimberly, Erin, Jessica & Krista share their favorite raw feeding advice (1:01:18)

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15 Apr 2023Real Mushrooms for Dogs with Dr. Rob Silver and Joni Kamlet01:08:02

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

In this episode, our minds were BLOWN by Dr. Rob Silver and Joni Kamlet of Real Mushroom.

CHAPTERS:

  • 5:43 - The difference between edible mushrooms, poisonous mushrooms, and medicinal mushrooms
  • 9:12 - Mushrooms need to be cooked to get the medicinal benefits; and how to cook them
  • 12:30 - Powder vs. Tincture mushroom supplements; which is better?
  • 18:16 - Are tinctures more bioavailable?
  • 19:44 - Mushrooms are highly effective in fighting cancer; we should start mushrooms before cancer
  • 22:12 - Why we should start giving mushrooms to puppies to improve the duration of immunity of vaccinations; vaccine titers increase with mushrooms
  • 27:45 - The importance of having a balanced approach to healing our dogs and integrative medicine
  • 36:19 - How do we know which mushrooms to use with which conditions?
  • 41:00 - Everything starts with anecdotal evidence
  • 42:42 - Understanding “Mycelium”
  • 48:26 - How do we determine if a mushroom supplement is safe?
  • 54:18 - Are mushrooms sourced from China safe?
  • 57:39 - How was this information researched before the Internet?
  • 1:03:18 - Dr. Silver was one of the first vets to recommend raw feeding and teach his pet parents

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29 Apr 2023Creating a Supplement Kit In Preparation for Adding a New Dog01:01:49

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  • Erin had COVID last week (0:59)
  • Kimberly's new book and a request for board-certified veterinary nutritionists (9:39)
  • Ozone therapy and red light therapy (13:10)
  • Kimberly's new organization project (17:46)
  • What supplements should you have on-hand when bringing a new dog into your home? (19:38)
  • Bella update and would Kimberly ever raise littermates again? (29:16)
  • Dr. Odette Suter's quote: "The veterinarian of the future is the Pet Parent" (36:27)
  • Pet Parent first aid and are expiration dates really that important? (43:08)
  • Kimberly's video with Billy (48:12)
  • Kimberly's upcoming birthday, being in public with a cough and lady problems (50:04)

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06 May 20232022 The Albany Healthy Dog Expo Recap01:18:24

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This week,  Kimberly and Erin chat about the Healthy Dog Expo - a highly anticipated event attended by hundreds of pet parents in March 2022.

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14 May 2023The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Dogs with Dr. Rachel Walsh00:43:44

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Dr. Rachel's background and what led to her wanting to be a veterinarian (1:07)
  • What led Dr. Rachel to learn chiropractic care and acupuncture and the benefits for our pets (2:16)
  • Differences between Western Medicine and Complementary Practices (9:23)
  • The importance of hydration for dogs and how Dr. Rachel created her first product, Replenish, a hydration "sports" drink for dogs (10:43)
  • All the research and intention that went into Dr. Rachel's paw balm and food topper products (15:07)
  • What Dr. Rachel learned about nutrition in vet school, her concerns about fresh feeding and the diets she recommends for dogs (20:31)
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Food Therapy and should dogs be eating rice? (26:28)
  • Chickpeas, grain-free and DCM (31:21)
  • Working as a vet during COVID and thoughts on the veterinary shortage (39:16)

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24 May 2023Bone Broth, Parasites in Pork, and Solutions Pet Food has Sliders00:39:52

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • 1:40 - Kimberly’s Dog Pantry (blogging income / protein prices)
  • 4;55 - Protein sensitivities (chicken, beef, pork, lamb, etc.)
  • 9:50 - Bone broth, histamines, and mast cell tumors
  • 11;15 - Rodrigo (13 years) still doing well
  • 12:55 - Update on Neno
  • 15:47 -  Rodrigo’s joint issues
  • 17:35 - Solutions Pet Products has slider patties
  • 20:40 - Update on Bella (Kimberly’s new puppy)
  • 23:06 - Feeding pork to dogs
  • 28;30 - Reading studies
  • 33:07 - Erin tried the new Green JuJu freeze-dried pet food
  • 36:23 - Erin’s heading to the Healthy Dog Expo
  • 38:09 - Ruby of Real Dog Box is on the Believe in Dog Podcast this week

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29 May 2023Healthy Dog Expo 2023 Recap01:16:38

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • How Bella has reacted to Kimberly's crazy work schedule (0:54)
  • What Erin learned at the Healthy Dog Expo (3:22)
  • What happened when Kimberly tried to correct inaccurate info being shared on social media (26:53)
  • More stories from the Healthy Dog Expo (42:33)
  • How in-person events and online courses create a sense of community that's important when your vet disagrees with how you care for your dog (48:31)
  • Penny's legacy and Bella's play date (56:23)
  • Poop cheese, what Guardians of the Galaxy has to do with ending laboratory testing on animals, and last thoughts on the Healthy Dog Expo (1:04:16)

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04 Jun 2023Squeamish Raw Feeders, Once Daily Feedings, and Bella's a Teenager00:54:00

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly's weekend adventures in yard work and cooking (0:54)
  • Kimberly got fresh organs, and Erin is a #SqueamishRawFeeder (8:48)
  • Pet Parents shouldn't try to diagnose their dog's health condition in Facebook Groups (11:06)
  • Erin's & Kimberly's experiences with once-a-day feeding for their dogs (15:55)
  • Bella is a teenager (25:36)
  • Adventures with submissive urinating dogs in cars (41:10)

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12 Jun 2023You Down with HPP? Is High Pressure Pasteurization Positive or Not?01:08:46

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • What do Kimberly & Erin collect? (0:54)
  • Bella update and guys who can't see their dog's bodily functions (14:13)
  • Kimberly's light-to-heavy feeding schedule (19:11)
  • Neno update (22:09)
  • Bella went to Poochella (25:28)
  • Chelsea Kent shared some info this week on a laboratory analysis of HPP vs. Non-HPP foods (31:24)
  • Are vets making money selling kibble brands in their clinics? (36:22)
  • Erin has strong feelings about the dangers of sugar substitutes for people (48:14)
  • Things to look for when choosing a commercial raw dog food (54:14)

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17 Jun 2023Raw Feeding is a Sham! with Dr. Tom Lonsdale01:00:43

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Thoughts on today's modern version of raw feeding (0:55)
  • The widespread pet health issue that initially led Dr. Tom to focusing on problems with pet food (7:57)
  • Can we trust our dogs with raw meaty bones? (13:09)
  • Adversities Dr. Tom has faced in career over the past 35 years for talking about raw meaty bones (18:02)
  • How the pet food industry affects veterinary schools and the veterinary profession and why so many vets aren't able to have a true discussion about raw feeding (20:50)
  • Pet food advertising propaganda and the lack of appropriate action by regulatory authorities (35:06)
  • Kimberly once had an email exchange with Dr. Tom about the origins of 80/10/10 (37:43)
  • Why is there so much conflict even amongst proponents of raw/fresh feeding on social media (41:43)
  • Dr. Tom on social media and why he wrote an Open Letter to the Industrial Pet Food Industry (45:08)
  • The Pet Obesity Epidemic (47:48)
  • What does Dr. Tom say to anyone who is fearful of feeding raw meaty bones to their dog? (52:57)

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25 Jun 2023Real Dog Box is Having the BEST WEEK EVER!!!01:05:13

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • How are Erin & Kimberly changing how they feed their dogs after talking to Dr. Tom Lonsdale?  (0:54)
  • Reactions from listeners about the Dr. Tom interview (6:05)
  • Celebrating Real Dog Box & Feed Real's recent accomplishments (25:06)
  • What Continuing Education courses are available for veterinarians?  And how many are sponsored by kibble companies?  (28:21)
  • Susan Thixton's first ever Truth About Pet Food-approved Treat List (34:31)
  • Susan Thixton also raised an interesting question about DCM (36:38)
  • Is there a connection between Bovine Leukemia Virus and cancer? (42:08)
  • Woo-Woo Talk: Erin & Tim had an Emotion Code session with Neno (47:01)
  • A few dog trainers are restoring our faith in the profession (53:37)
  • Erin misses Penny and how we talk about our dogs who have passed (59:20)

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10 Jul 2023Every Pet Owner is an Animal Communicator with Shannon Cutts01:19:12

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Shannon's path to becoming an Animal Communicator (0:54)
  • How to spot a scammer and how should you select an intuitive practitioner to work with? (5:57)
  • How does animal communication help us better understand our animals? (19:48)
  • How does Shannon experience animal communication? (28:39)
  • Can anyone become an animal communicator? (33:31)
  • What do our pets want us to know? (39:11)
  • How is Shannon able to sense physical or health issues with our pets? (48:09)
  • Erin's & Kimberly's intuitive experiences with their dogs (56:09)
  • How intuitive practitioners are portrayed in the media and how to lean into your intuition (1:03:57)

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15 Jul 2023Two Raw Feeders Embracing Raw Meaty Bones01:08:44

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • What protocol is Kimberly using to help Apollo's paws? (0:55)
  • Surviving 4th of July (6:38)
  • Kimberly started the Feed Real Professional course and won a special gift from Real Dog Box (10:13)
  • Neno's opinions on Erin adding more raw, meaty bones to his diet (18:45)
  • What Kimberly bought for her dogs at a restaurant supply store (23:57)
  • Prime Day shopping (28:18)
  • Kimberly's raw feeding tips on grinders and Asian market shopping (31:18)
  • What does Kimberly think about the updated version of the Animal Diet Formulator? (44:01)
  • Green Juju is making another big announcement this week! (45:34)
  • Memes, YouTube videos, TV Talk, some 'And Just Like That' spoilers and a new dog bed  (48:29)

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22 Jul 2023Raising Dogs Naturally with Dr. Steve Marsden, Gold Standard Herbs01:04:16

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • When did Dr. Marsden know he wanted to become a veterinarian? (2:00)
  • The experiences that led Dr. Marden to learn homeopathy and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (4:23)
  • What led Dr. Marsden to create the first direct-to-consumer line of Chinese pet herbal formulas? (17:13)
  • Should Pet Parents be concerned about Chinese herbs interacting with medications or other treatments? (27:13)
  • How long does it take for Chinese herbs to start working and make an improvement? (32:02)
  • How important is our dog's diet compared to other treatments? (33:08)
  • Why does the veterinary profession have such a bias against feeding fresh food? (38:14)
  • What can Pet Parents incorporate from Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in caring for our dogs? (46:21)
  • How to search the Ask Dr. Steve DVM Facebook Group (1:01:04)

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31 Jul 2023Two Raw Feeders Catch Up with Dog Mom Chat01:12:04

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Catching up with new friends and their dogs (0:57)
  • Kimberly is trying Dr. Marsden's herbal formulas and how we get our dogs to take supplements (4:03)
  • How is Rodrigo feeling? (7:17)
  • Raw meaty bone update (9:59)
  • Do dogs need Vitamin C?  And other supplements?  (13:29)
  • What Kimberly is learning from the Feed Real Professional Course and how much education do Canine Nutritionists really have? (17:10)
  • We're excited for the Real Dog Summit on 10/14 in San Diego and traveling as a Pet Parent (24:19)
  • Upcoming vet appointments for our dogs and Kimberly's vaccine detox protocol (26:15)
  • Green Juju's announcement on the down low about a new product (28:07)
  • What Kimberly is looking forward to (and also not looking forward to!) at SuperZoo in August (30:40)
  • Bella is almost one year old, and Bella & Apollo's dog park trip (43:15)
  • A recent study about the age of dogs receiving  a cancer diagnosis and how this varies by breed and other factors (46:16)
  • Another recent study looks at the genetic similarities of dog cancer and human cancers and what this means for treatment options (55:10)
  • Kimberly's new favorite Dog-Tok creator (57:40)
  • A study regarding Spay/Neuter recommendations by dog breed & age and do those glandular support products work? (1:00:09)

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06 Aug 2023An Honest Review of the Feed Real Professional Canine Nutrition Course00:48:37

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly and Erin are both having a weird day (0:54)
  • Kimberly passed the Feed Real Professional course and shares her review (4:04)
  • How many Veterinary Nutritionists are there, and what should pet parents look into before working with a Certified Canine Nutritionist? (19:43)
  • Courses offered by Dr. Judy Morgan (28:57)
  • Erin's Neno Update and how we give our dogs CBD (30:29)
  • Nerding out on Dog Microbiome Magazine (36:00)
  • TV Talk: Fringe, Vampires Diaries & more (41:24)

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12 Aug 2023Understanding Muscle Testing and Iridology for Dogs with Poppy Phillips (Video on YouTube)01:10:07

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS...

  • Poppy is an animal naturopath and the difference between that and a veterinarian (0:55)
  • How Poppy learned about muscle testing and alternative healing modalities (5:21)
  • What is muscle testing and how does it work? (9:51)
  • Can Pet Parents learn and use muscle testing? (14:43)
  • Can muscle testing be used to determine if a food, treat or supplement is good for your dog? (17:38)
  • What is iridology and how can it help Pet Parents? (23:01)
  • What does Poppy see when reading Neno's eyes? (32:07)
  • How to pronounce "iridology" and the evolution of animal iridology (36:34)
  • How iridology can be a tool for Pet Parents and veterinarians (37:55)
  • How to work with and learn from Poppy (41:08)
  • Why our mindset matters when our dog is facing a health issue (45:51)
  • Iridology can help Pet Parents dealing with the veterinary shortage (55:42)
  • How Poppy balances her faith and her intuitive gifts (1:04:31)

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05 Sep 2023Going on Vacation WITH and WITHOUT the Dogs & Gussy's Gut (first thoughts)00:58:07

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Erin's vacation adventures with Neno and catching up with Kimberly's dogs (0:55)
  • The ups & downs of Kimberly's trip to SuperZoo (10:29)
  • SuperZoo trends, the content Kimberly is removing from her blog and trying to get Rodrigo to eat (27:56)
  • Dinner plans and [people] food in Vegas (35:21)
  • The real story of what Kimberly's dogs were up to while she was away, traveling with a raw fed dog and more Neno vacation adventures (38:48)
  • Kimberly's and Erin's initial thoughts after starting Gussy's Gut with their dogs (42:48)
  • Update on Rodrigo's recovery (50:16)

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08 Sep 202337% of Dog Owners Believe Vaccinations Lead to Autism in Dogs01:08:20

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Rodrigo update (0:54) - Rodrigo passed away peacefully the day following the recording of this podcast.
  • Thoughts about a recent study regarding pet owners being hesitant to vaccinate their dogs (25:47)
  • Kimberly & Erin chat (a lot) about snacks, their chit-chat, and men with cigars (46:58)

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18 Sep 2023Erin's Ready to Adopt A Dog, But is Neno Ready?00:48:39

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:56 Losing Rodrigo and creating new routines after the loss of a dog
  • 14:12 Erin & Tim are struggling with if/when to adopt another dog 
  • 22:05 Should you buy multiple versions of the same dog toy in multi-dog households? 
  • 27:31 Nail trimming lessons learned 
  • 35:21 Is Gussy's Gut working for our dogs? 
  • 44:00 Chat Time!

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25 Sep 2023Two Dog Moms Discussing their "Raw Feeder Problems"01:02:30

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 00:54 Kimberly's life with three dogs
  • 02:32 What the animal communicator told Erin about finding a new dog
  • 10:20 Should we freak out about Animal Biome's corporate partners?
  • 27:31 Will Kimberly be offering meal formulation consults?
  • 35:25 What Neno thought when Erin fed him chicken feet
  • 36:51 Kimberly's mistakes as a raw feeder
  • 41:37 The downside to Kimberly's freezer being full #rawfeederproblems
  • 46:36 Can feeding fish to dogs cause a vitamin deficiency?

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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.


01 Oct 2023Dr. Barbara Royal Sheds Light on the Reality of the Veterinarian Profession01:02:49

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.  In this episode, Erin and Kimberly share the pod with Dr. Barbara Royal.

CHAPTERS:

  • What made Dr. Royal start questioning conventional medicine and start exploring fresh feeding and integrative practices? (1:30)
  • What does Dr. Royal say in response to people who criticize raw feeders for treating their dogs like wolves (5:28)
  • Why are vets the only medical professionals encouraging processed foods and the connection with inflammation (10:56)
  • How does Dr. Royal approach the topic of diet with clients who are new to fresh feeding? (16:39)
  • What is the connection between diet, dental health, and overall health in our dogs? (21:55)
  • Which did Dr. Royal embrace first: the role of diet or integrative health tools? (28:42)
  • Why veterinarians - including Dr. Royal in her early career - are so hesitant to think outside the box of what they're taught in vet school (33:05)
  • The evolution of the Animal Diet Formulator and how pet parents can best utilize this software to feed their dogs (44:15)

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11 Oct 2023Gut Bacteria from Wolves Can Help Heal Dogs with Gut Issues01:02:54

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.
 
CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly's experience at The Spaw's Thriving Pet Expo (0:55)
  • Zoey got stung and Tick Alerts (17:03)
  • Did Kimberly feed her dogs kibble?? (22:12)
  • A new study showing how gut bacteria from wolves can help heal dogs with gut health problems (29:28)
  • What happened when Kimberly took a break from Gussy's Gut and dogs being selective about proteins (34:12)
  • Microbiomes changing with the seasons (43:11)
  • TV Talk and movie on planes (49:00)

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16 Oct 2023Is Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar Still Organic?00:50:04

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Erin's trying to figure out what's going with Neno's digestion (1:47)
  • What's the deal with detox-ing? (17:29)
  • Where do the different models of raw feeding come from? (21:06)
  • What is a 2.0 Pet Parent? (And Erin & Kimberly try to stay organized) (31:13)
  • Have you heard that rumor about Katie Perry and Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar? (42:02)
  • The Feed Real Summit is this weekend (46:52)

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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.


23 Oct 2023A Dog Mom's Take Away from the First Annual Feed Real Summit01:02:15

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly's experience at the Feed Real Summit (0:54)
  • Erin's update on Neno (17:46)
  • Kimberly is detoxing her dogs and herself (25:21)
  • Toxic peanut butter and Kimberly's search for the perfect applesauce (27:36)
  • Kimberly has questions about the world's oldest dogs (35:59)
  • Rodney announced the new book "Forever Dog Life" and Kimberly's final thoughts on the Feed Real Summit (43:38)
  • Kimberly's travel adventures and TV Talk (49:33)


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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.


29 Oct 2023Holistic Veterinarian Dr. Ruth Roberts00:57:28

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly wants to learn more about Bobi, the world's longest living dog (1:06)
  • Kimberly's dogs recently knew she was having an anxiety attack (7:42)
  • Dr. Ruth Roberts's veterinary and holistic background (11:03)
  • Dr. Ruth's Crockpet Diet and the importance of diet (17:48)
  • Health impacts of Spay/Neuter surgeries and what can we do about it? (35:45)
  • Dr. Ruth's Pet Health Coaching Program (49:51)

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11 Nov 2023Raw Feeding Studies EVERYWHERE: Oldest Living Dog, AnimalBiome, and Dr. Conor Brady00:54:23

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Catching up on dog & human birthdays and a husband with food poisoning (0:54)
  • RIP Bobi and why is a vet fabricating a controversy about Bobi? (6:38)
  • What Kimberly learned about how Bobi lived from Portuguese vet Dr. Margarida Reposa (19:02)
  • What we learned from Dr. Odette Suter's conversations with Animal Biome's founders (26:48)
  • Crowdfunding science: Dr. Conor Brady is part of a team looking at scientific evidence of whether raw fed or kibble fed dogs have more health problems (38:42)
  • [Literal] TV Talk (45:00)

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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.


22 Nov 2023EMF Smart Plugs aren't Safe for Dog Homes and Other News for Raw Feeders00:46:09

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Catching up and dog updates (0:54)
  • New treatments for parvo and certain types of cancer (3:55)
  • A report that EMF Smart Plugs can negatively impact dogs (8:19)
  • A new study shows every brand of kibble tested was contaminated (20:21)
  • The Spaw's new Seasonal Pet Wellness Subscription Box (25:44)
  • Black Friday, Black Furday and Kimberly went a little overboard for the holidays (30:20)

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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.


02 Dec 2023Amy Renz of Goodness Gracious Pet Food and Treats00:58:22

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Introduction (0:00)
  • Origin story of Goodness Gracious (1:30)
  • Why gently cooked instead of raw? (7:58)
  • What vets learn about kibble (15:52)
  • Kimberly has questions about potatoes (19:16)
  • Expanding from a treat company to a food company (21:46)
  • Vegetables, organics and glyphosate (26:21)
  • Why Goodness Gracious doesn't use synthetic vitamins or minerals (35:55)
  • Making choices for our dogs and ourselves in a toxic world (44:36)

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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.


11 Dec 2023Erin Added a New Dog to Her Family01:04:43

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Erin's new family member, Nessie (0:54)
  • The Mystery Dog Illness (22:49)
  • Black Friday Dog Mom purchases (42:12)
  • The Dog Longevity Drug (51:34)
  • Susan Thixton's 2024 List (1:00:08)

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24 Dec 2023The Week Before Christmas, Two Dog Moms Chat About Dogs, Duh01:06:15

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Mostly catching up about our dogs (0:54)
  • Studies about ear infections in dogs and 1/3 of dogs have a behavior issue (31:03)
  • Kimberly treated her recent illness with dog supplements (45:05)
  • Nessie interrupts this broadcast (53:05)
  • Erin's detox protocol for Nessie (54:29)
  • Bella has developed an interesting new way of communicating (56:16)

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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.


06 Jan 2024Getting Ahead of the Game with 2024 Pet Courses and Events!00:42:42

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Holiday catch-up and TV Talk (0:54)
  • 2023 Recap and favorite moments (15:26)
  • Events we're looking forward to in 2024 and Kimberly's Rant of the Day (25:37)
  • What's going on with new pet food labeling guidelines and is a kibble brand making dogs sick (35:20)

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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.


14 Jan 2024Social Media is Warning Dog Owners About Pet Food Brands01:06:33

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Kimberly is making dog treats and reviewing Solutions Pet Food (0:54)
  • Erin had a muddy adventure with Nessie and Kimberly's new dog enrichment game (8:18)
  • Kimberly & Billy's long-running joke (17:12)
  • A lovely note from listener, Hannah (20:41)
  • Kimberly's best money saving tips for fresh feeders (30:50)
  • Updates on Apple TV and Neno & Nessie (45:50)
  • About the dog food issue we keep seeing on social media (links below) (55:54)

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19 Jan 2024Imperfection of Perfection of Canine Nutrition with Dr. Ian Billinghurst and Rob Ryan01:13:52

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Raw feeding origin stories (0:56)
  • How Dr. Billinghurst learned to feed dogs fresh food (4:15)
  • Why Dr. Billinghurst has created a raw feeding course for pet parents (12:40)
  • How to feed raw meaty bones to dogs and other lessons covered in the course (28:42)
  • Raw feeding doesn't have to be complicated nor every meal complete & balanced (42:35)
  • Benefits we've seen using Gussy's Gut and the origin story of the product (48:05)
  • Feeding our dogs should be fun! (1:01:56)


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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.


28 Jan 2024Why Can't the World Let Bobi Rest in Peace?01:09:41

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Crazy winter weather (0:54)
  • A lovely note from Lecia and Purina update (7:11)
  • Checking out the Billinghurst Institute (16:10)
  • Are you watching the Dog Gut Health Summit? (20:07)
  • Why can't the world let Bobi RIP? (24:28)
  • The Dog Aging Project is being defunded by NIH (35:27)
  • Do you know how to read your dog's body language? (40:04)
  • TV Talk, Kimberly is taking up painting, Reading and Tiktok (Spoiler Alert: Echo) (49:46)


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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.


04 Feb 2024At Home Dog Cancer Screening with Chan Namgong of Oncotect00:44:06

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS: 

  • 2:25 Why Chan Developed Oncotect
  • 6:00 What are Nematodes?
  • 8:45 Types of cancers detected by Oncotect
  • 9:37 How early (what stages) can Oncotect detect cancer?
  • 10:18 How long did it take to develop Oncotect?
  • 11:35 What is the testing process?
  • 16:20 Why pet parents would use Oncotect
  • 19:27 How accurate is Oncotect?
  • 20:34 Oncotect offers peace of mind
  • 23:27 Trends discovered by Oncotect test results
  • 24:32 Moderate vs. High risk test results
  • 25:59 Screening vs. Diagnostic tests
  • 27:00 What comes in the screening kit?
  • 29:45 How long before results are available?
  • 30:53 Do results identify cancer types?
  • 31:27 How often should test be repeated?
  • 31:54 Is Oncotect just for dogs?
  • 33:07 Papers Onctotect plans to publish
  • 33:40 Can other health issues impact Oncotect test results?
  • 34:35 Dogs vs. Kids chat
  • 39:23 Is Oncotect related to the cancer vaccine?
  • 41:18 Can Oncotect be used to test for remission or monitoring?

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11 Feb 2024Is Dog Ownership Becoming Something Only the Rich Can Afford?00:58:30

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS: 

  • Catching up about our dogs and Jason Statham (0:54)
  • Trying Oncotect with our dogs, pet insurance premiums and affording a dog (16:25)
  • Kimberly's social media has been growing with more people interested in fresh feeding (32:09)
  • Dr. Ian Billinghurst's Ultimate Raw Feeding Pet Food Program, scheduling our Dog Mom days and comfort TV shows (38:47)
  • Social media, Taylor Swift and Gussy's Gutable treats (47:18)

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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.


19 Feb 2024Protecting Ourselves Legally on Social Media with Shahrina Ankhi-Krol, Esq.01:09:54

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS: 

  • Shahrina's path to working in the legal field (0:54)
  • What everyone should know about trademarks, copyright and licensing to avoid trouble on the internet (7:24)
  • What about intellectual property on social media and AI? (25:37)
  • If content creators share a negative experience with a product they are reviewing, is that defamation? (31:30)
  • If you talk negatively about a company on social media, can they sue you? (37:57)
  • What should new or aspiring content creators do to legally protect themselves? (38:52)
  • Green Juju's big announcement this week! (45:04)
  • Catching up with Erin's & Kimberly's dogs (49:14)
  • A lawsuit was filed regarding grain-free dog foods and the connection with DCM (1:02:20)


About Sharina Ankhi-Krol, Esq.:

Find out more about Shahrina and her work within the pet industry at: https://www.ankhikrollaw.com/pet-industry

Everything stated by Shahrina Ankhi-Krol, Esq. is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. However, you are welcome to personally consult with Ms. Ankhi-Krol for legal advice.


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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.


25 Feb 2024Discussing the Benefits of CBD Oil (and more) for Dogs with Earth Buddy Pet00:59:07

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Earth Buddy's origin story (1:40)
  • Benefits of CBD and the role of CBD in health (7:59)
  • How Earth Buddy creates high-quality hemp products and how to determine the quality of other CBD brands (11:28)
  • Getting dogs to take CBD - do CBD treats work as well as CBD oil?  Does it matter how our dogs are ingesting CBD? (22:01)
  • Why Earth Buddy makes products with colostrum and determining dosage for each dog (33:42)
  • All about Earth Buddy's functional mushroom products (43:07)
  • How Earth Buddy uses scientific studies in formulating their products and makes the research available to everyone (55:30)


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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.


02 Mar 2024Discussing the Importance of Events in the Holistic Pet Space with Dr. Laurie Coger01:03:02

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Dr. Laurie Coger is here to share why she loves connecting with like-minded people at events (0:57)
  • Whatever happened to the "mystery dog illness"? (18:54)
  • Favorite moments from the Healthy Dog Expo (21:13)
  • Sneak preview of this year's speakers and topics at the Healthy Dog Expo and the power of different perspectives (29:07)
  • Gift bag items and what Dr. Coger learned from a from a renowned event planner (38:24)
  • The difference between the veterinary industry and the experience of the Healthy Pet Expo (42:20)
  • Live experiences; and should the Healthy Dog Expo happen twice a year? (54:04)


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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.


11 Mar 2024Keeping Dogs Young with MYOS Muscle Formula for Adult and Senior Dogs01:03:56

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • The origin story of MYOS Pet (0:54)
  • Why dogs lose muscle as they age, and at what age should dogs start taking MYOS (6:15)
  • The health conditions that can be helped by MYOS and the number of studies that MYOS has conducted (12:20)
  • The difference between MYOS' different product offerings and the company's Veterinary Advisory Board (16:15)
  • How long does it take to start seeing a difference in your dog after starting MYOS (23:00)
  • How to obtain MYOS and the impact of MYOS on your dog's diet (25:09)
  • About the different versions of MYOS for different species (31:20)
  • Chews and future products in the works at MYOS (33:07)
  • Catching up with Kimberly & Erin and the 3-day Training Conference Erin recently attended (44:04)


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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.


19 Mar 2024Celebrating Two Years of the Alternative Dog Moms Podcast01:02:16

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Celebrating 2 years of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast and Kimberly & Erin catch up about their dogs (0:54)
  • A recent article found that 25% of Labradors have a genetic mutation for obesity (15:39)
  • 2003 article about the connection between rice in dog food causing low taurine levels -- and connection to DCM (17:08)
  • Someone recently contacted Kimberly with an unorthodox health suggestion (20:13)
  • Study showing zeolite-type detox improves heavy metal toxicity in rats (33:11)
  • TV & social media talk plus celebrity guests on the horizon?? (35:20)
  • Feeding schedules, intermittent fasting, and daylight savings time with our dogs (50:59)


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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.


25 Mar 2024Discussing Zoopharmacognosy (Self-Medicating) with Lisa Tully of Animal Healing01:04:44

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • How Lisa works with clients and the tools in her toolbox (0:54)
  • What is zoopharmacognosy and how does it work? (6:03)
  • Should we let our dogs self-select new supplements? And what about when dogs eat grass? (10:00)
  • How pets and their people can mirror each other - and what this has looked like recently for Erin (18:48)
  • How emotions can manifest in our physical body (23:08)
  • How Lisa's [human] clients react to her work and when we stress about our dog's health problems (28:32)
  • Making sense of when our dogs get sick even when we've tried to do all the "right" things (32:51)
  • Lessons learned from our dogs (39:56)
  • Do dogs know when they're sick?  when we're sick? How do dogs view death? (49:22)
  • Raw feeding and holistic pet health in Ireland (1:02:55)


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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.


30 Mar 2024DCM Class Action Lawsuit with Daniel Schulof - KetoNatural Pet Foods01:17:25

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Is it possible to have a keto kibble? (0:54)
  • Daniel's origin story of how he left his career as a lawyer, wrote a book and started Keto Natural pet food company (6:46)
  • What exactly does "keto" mean? (14:02)
  • Studies show that dogs eat keto when given the choice. How much are dogs like wolves and are dogs meant to eat carbs? (18;36)
  • When Daniel found out about the DCM investigation by the FDA and why he investigated the investigation (34:17)
  • Why Daniel filed a lawsuit and who he's suing (50:20)
  • What we can learn from Daniel's lawsuit and the pervasiveness of misinformation and corporate-funded science today (56:52)
  • The "smoking gun" of Daniel's lawsuit and what everyone should know about how the FDA decided to investigate the connection between grain-free dog food and DCM (1:06:53)
  • Why it's important to ask questions and how to hone your BS detector (1:12:10)


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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.


06 Apr 2024Scott J Marshall of Raw Feeding 101 Joins us for National Raw Feeding Week01:30:45

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Origin Stories: How Scott started raw feeding; How Kimberly & Scott met; Why did Scott want to start helping others with raw feeding (0:54)
  • The "secret sauce" of the Raw Feeding 101 Facebook Group (14:40)
  • Scott's advice for how to choose a canine nutritionist and how he thinks about meal plans (21:41)
  • The types of pet parents that Scott most commonly works with and the mistakes and concerns he most commonly sees (35:34)
  • Is it really cheaper to do DIY versus premade? (49:58)
  • Trigger Warning: organs, heads and other gross parts of raw feeding (57:02)
  • The recent growing interest in raw feeding (1:07:52)
  • What Scott is looking forward to in 2024 and the future of raw feeding (1:17:27)


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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.


13 Apr 2024Holistic Medical Decision Making with Dr. Jeff Feinman00:55:25

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Dr. Jeff's origin story (0:54)
  • Homeopathy for pet parents (7:55)
  • Why mindset and happiness are the most important changes pet parents can make (16:59)
  • What about the importance of diet? (23:07)
  • The daily BEAM Check for your dog's health (27:22)
  • BEAM for Kimberly's & Erin's dogs (31:20)
  • The 4 Awesome A's of homeopathy and whether Ledum is helpful for tick bites (34:59)
  • Homeopathic potencies and dog parks (40:10)
  • How Dr. Jeff spent 3+ years with his dog after a terminal diagnosis (44:15)
  • Holistic Actions! membership and the HMDM model for pet parents (47:58)


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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.


22 Apr 2024DCM Class Action Lawsuit with Daniel Schulof - KetoNatural Pet Foods, Part 200:58:04

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Cherry picking of data and the 4 steps to the conspiracy (0:54)
  • Hills' company strategy to market itself to veterinarians (4:20)
  • History of some of these same veterinarians using a similar playbook to seed scientific literature with anti-raw diet articles in the early 2000s (10:51)
  • The protocol Daniel discovered that was used to determine which DCM cases would be reported to the FDA and the saturation of scientific literature with articles purporting to show the DCM/BEG diet connection (17:05)
  • How social media and Facebook Groups contributed to the DCM conspiracy (29:17)
  • The impact of the DCM/BEG scare on Daniel's company - from trolls to customers cancelling their orders because their vet told them to (40:18)
  • The impact of the DCM hoax on independent pet stores (46:24)
  •  Current status of Daniel's lawsuit and what to expect in the future (49:33)


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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.


29 Apr 2024Two Dog Moms Discussing their Thoughts on Dogs, Bridges, and More00:58:18

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Catching up with Kimberly's & Erin's dogs (0:54)
  • What Kimberly learned while attending a veterinary acupuncture conference in Seattle (4:48)
  • Were there really anti-raw diet veterinarians at a veterinary acupuncture conference? (15:04)
  • Erin & Kimberly discuss bridges for a few minutes and this somehow relates to dogs and veterinarians 
      (18:00)
  • Whatever happened to the mystery dog illness and about the new avian flu that can be contagious to dogs and people (24:58)
  • What Erin learned about dementia affecting dogs. And do we worry about dementia in our dogs? (30:49)
  • Discussing what Rodney recently shared about why the material your dog's bowl is made from matters (40:34)
  • Do our dogs like water?  And other dog updates from Kimberly & Erin (44:00)


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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.


21 May 2024Two Dog Moms Talking About Lawsuits in the Pet Community01:16:57

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Catching up with Erin's & Kimberly's dogs (0:54)
  • A new podcast for raw feeders (19:12)
  • Green Juju's new raw food  (23:42)
  • A new pet industry lawsuit about Pup-peroni and Kimberly's insights on diet formulation, raw feeding resources and recipes (25:08)
  • Lawsuits about prescription pet foods (41:48)
  • Zoetis stock falls when negative results of Librela were revealed and Dog's Mom Day and other pet parent vernacular (48:14)
  • TV Talk: SNL's Beavis & Butthead sketch (57:05)
  • New study of raw fed dogs versus kibble fed dogs shows raw fed dogs have less gut inflammatory markers (1:01:14)
  • TV & Met Gala Talk (1:06:10)


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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.


26 May 2024Discussing Canine Cancer with Oncologist Dr. Kendra Pope01:02:41

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Dr. Pope's origin story (0:54)
  • Cancer rates in dogs (6:24)
  • The role of an integrative veterinary oncologist and building your veterinary healing team (11:12)
  • Genetics versus Epigenetics in cancer development (16:18)
  • How pet parents' emotional health and stress levels affect our dogs and not beating ourselves up when we receive a cancer diagnosis in our dog (21:04)
  • Mistletoe as an effective cancer treatment (27:50)
  • The Vitamin D connection with cancer plus adrenals and NK Natural Killer cells (32:03)
  • How to use Dr. Pope's cancer risk assessment questionnaire for pet parents (45:04)
  • The role of supplements in preventing and treating cancer plus cancer detection tests (50:58)
  • What you should know about Dr. Pope's Pet Cancer Prevention Course (1:00:43)


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02 Jun 2024First Thoughts on The Forever Dog Life & Great Dog Podcasts00:47:52

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Catching up with Erin's and Kimberly's dogs (0:54)
  • Kimberly's review of the Forever Dog Life (13:02)
  • There's so many great dog podcasts right now (33:30)
  • TV Talk (43:17)


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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.


10 Jun 2024Is Neno Training Erin? Plus We Chat About A Few Cool Studies About Dogs01:03:00

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Has Neno been manipulating Erin? Catching up (0:54)
  • Forever Dog Life! What recipes are Kimberly & Erin going to make first? (10:53)
  • Stats about the number of pet parents who feed a fresh food diet (22:18)
  • A new study on the ages for spay/neuter by dog breed;  Kimberly & Erin share thoughts on rescue and breeding (25:44)
  • Anxiety supplements we're trying with our dogs (42:35)
  • A study about the benefits of colostrum for yeast & candida (49:40)
  • Social media and furniture talk (53:50)


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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.


23 Jun 2024Still Waiting for New Green JuJu Products01:08:21

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Catching up: walking dogs, heat & humidity and Erin's new nose work class (0:56);
  • Trying Green Juju's new food and other products (18:45)
  • When trying a new product, how Kimberly & Erin approach starting dosages and finding the best dosage amount for your dog plus Kimberly is trying Ion Biome for herself and her dogs (26:59)
  • Discussing synthetics and the importance of rotating diet, brands and other products (38:25)
  • Kimberly has been learning about mast cell cancer and in-breeding of dogs (40:46)
  • Lightly cooked foods for dogs and a new Solutions product that sounds exciting (43:59)
  •  Recent news about pet insurance and the cost of vet care vs raw feeding & preventive care. And Erin is still a raw feeding wuss. (50:04)


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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.


30 Jun 2024Chatting About Dog Health and Nutrition with Dr. Jeff Grognet01:01:50

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • Dr. Jeff's holistic vet origin story (1:25)
  • There's no one-size-fits-all approach to dog nutrition and finding reliable nutrition info (9:34)
  • How to navigate making vaccine decisions for our dogs (22:36)
  • Parvo and other viruses in animal shelter settings (31:29)
  • Should the veterinary profession be policing vaccine compliance? (39:58)
  • Witnessing the rise of cancer and other illnesses over Dr. Jeff's career and identifying the factors contributing to these health issues (44:48)
  • Inflammation, supplements, and the polarization of the veterinary profession (51:21)


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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.


14 Jul 2024Is Your Dog Mineral Deficient? Learn How OHM Products Can Help with Ruth Findlay01:02:32

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:00 Ruth Findlay, Founder of OHM (Only Healing Minerals)
  • 01:50 Origin story of OHM
  • 04:42 How best to absorb nutrients
  • 08:00 Aloe vera and OHM products
  • 10:52 Diffusing OHM products (mineral bath towns)
  • 14:37 Risk of doing too much; giving dogs a choice
  • 15:25 OHM is a great addition to the multi-prong care for dogs
  • 17:17 Learning which minerals to use for various conditions
  • 21:31 Mineral deficiencies in canine diets; we’re not getting enough trace elements
  • 24:39 Strengthening the immune system
  • 30:32 Processed foods, toxic products, and our health
  • 35:24 Little additions make a huge difference; keep it simple
  • 37:30 How often to use OHM products
  • 38:57 Water filtration; we REALLY need minerals
  • 42:20 HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) testing
  • 47:11 Health issues that have improved with OHM
  • 53:08 Side effects; diffusing with essential oils


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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.


23 Jul 2024Unlocking the Secrets of Raising Dogs Naturally: Insights After 100 Episodes01:25:00

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • 100th episode and catching up with Kimberly's and Erin's dogs (0:54)
  • Erin attended The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit in Williamsburg, VA (18:53)
  • Kimberly is working on self-care after a recent health scare (35:00)
  • Worrying about our dogs when we travel (45:02)
  •  Ozempic for pet obesity on the horizon (51:08)
  • It's hard being an Alternative Dog Mom in a "civilian" dog group (1:04:45)
  • TV Talk (1:15:14)


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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.


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