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How Woof Creek Pet Care Turned the Pandemic Into a Mission to Heal Dogs Naturally
In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, Erin and Kimberly sit down with the founders of Woof Creek Pet Care to explore how a pandemic slowdown turned into an unexpected opportunity — and ultimately sparked the creation of their natural, high-quality supplement line for dogs.
When COVID brought their thriving pet-sitting business to a halt, they didn’t fade into the background. Instead, they leaned into research, healing, and wellness - for dogs. What started as a pause became a purpose: developing clean, effective, small-batch supplements to support allergies, immunity, gut health, inflammation, and overall vitality in dogs.
We talk about: • How Woof Creek transformed a challenging moment into a mission to help dogs • Why sourcing, purity, and transparency matter in supplements • Their approach to supporting gut health, allergies, inflammation & detox pathways • How their formulas are helping dogs feel better, age better, and thrive
This episode is equal parts inspiration and education, especially for dog parents who want to understand what goes into a trustworthy supplement — and how the right ingredients can make a real difference.
CHAPTERS:
Woof Creek's origin story and mission (0:55)
Kimberly's evolving thoughts on using a base mix and Woof Creek's emphasis on sourcing clean ingredients (19:58)
The benefits of staying a small business (24:22)
Thoughtful details about Woof Creek's products and packaging that make life easier for pet parents (28:31)
Some of the "whys" behind Woof Creek's product decisions (30:55)
How Woof Creek incorporates their eco-friendly and sustainability values into their products and packaging (35:31)
Scot & Lisa are furthering their education and certifications to better serve pet parents (41:09)
Trust in the pet industry and what Woof Creek won't compromise on (43:22)
Meeting pet parents where they're at (47:16)
Why Woof Creek has numerous Omega-3 products and the benefits of each (54:12)
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.
How Functional Mushrooms Support Senior Dogs: Insights from MycoDog’s Carter Easler
In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, Erin and Kimberly chat with Carter Easler of MycoDog about one of their favorite topics: functional mushrooms and how they support senior dogs. Carter breaks down the science, tradition, and practical applications of mushrooms for aging pups — from brain health and mobility to immunity and long-term vitality.
We talk about the unique challenges senior dogs face and how mushroom blends can help support their bodies in a gentle, natural, evidence-informed way. Carter also shares the story behind MycoDog, why quality and sourcing matter, and how specific mushroom combinations can target the needs of older dogs.
In this episode, we explore: • The most effective functional mushrooms for senior dogs • How mushrooms support cognition, mobility, immunity & inflammation • Why extraction methods and sourcing make a difference • Key ingredients in MycoDog formulas like Clarity • How pet parents can safely introduce mushrooms into their dog’s routine
If you have a senior dog, a dog recovering from illness, or you’re simply curious about holistic longevity support, this conversation offers a wealth of insight and practical tips.
CHAPTERS:
Carter's pet industry origin story (0:55)
Relationships with "conventional" medicine practitioners (3:19)
About the participants and design of the Senior Dog Study (8:57)
Results of the Senior Dog Study (20:04)
Ingredients and dosing of MycoDog's Clarity formula (22:03)
Interpreting and publishing the results of the Senior Dog Study (26:54)
Are future studies in the works? (28:42)
Using Clarity with our own dogs and other case reports (30:02)
How mushrooms work in the body and the appeal of "conventional" medicine for a quick fix (37:44)
Choosing quality mushroom and supplement products (and being that downer friend) (44:42)
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.
Discussing the Importance of Maintaining a Healthy & Diverse Gut Microbiome with Dr. Margo Roman
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 & Erin catch up on summer and yard bunnies (0:55);
Dr. Margo Roman's veterinary origin story (7:56);
The growing popularity of microbiome research (13:21);
Healthy poop as a healing tool - and role of ozone! (16:39);
Why is "mainstream medicine" so disconnected from the microbiome (28:28);
Why Dr. Roman is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court (29:35)
How Dr. Roman is currently treating her own dogs' health issues (30:35);
Treating CCL tears in dogs - with and without prolozone - and why full-spectrum care options matter (34:10);
The pressure pet parents feel when questioning their vet - and why integrative options often go unvalidated by the mainstream veterinary community (38:03);
The role of ozone in supporting healing plus more about Dr. Roman's legal battle and Dr. Roman's plea to pet parents (41:32)
Science and veterinary medicine are always evolving - and shouldn’t be driven by the pharmaceutical industry (47:02)
New developments and treatments that Dr. Roman is excited about (56:11)
Dr. Roman's experiences with a leading mainstream vet hospital (58:34)
Is Dr. Roman's legal battle affecting how other integrative veterinarians approach their practice? (1:02:30)
The importance of sharing experiences to showcase how nutrition and integrative care support pet health (1:06:25)
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.
Going on Vacation WITH and WITHOUT the Dogs & Gussy's Gut (first thoughts)
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)
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.
Understanding Muscle Testing and Iridology for Dogs with Poppy Phillips (Video on YouTube)
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)
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.
An Honest Review of the Feed Real Professional Canine Nutrition Course
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)
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.
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)
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.
How to Support Your Dog Naturally: Insights from Dr. Steve Marsden, DVM, Gold Standard Herbs
In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, Erin and Kimberly sit down with Dr. Steve Marsden — renowned holistic veterinarian and founder of Gold Standard Herbs — to talk about what it really means to raise dogs naturally. Dr. Marsden blends Eastern and Western veterinary medicine, and his integrative approach has helped countless dogs thrive through herbs, nutrition, and a deeper understanding of how the body heals.
We dive into how herbs can support digestion, immunity, inflammation, skin health, and emotional balance — and why traditional formulas still have a place in modern pet care. Dr. Marsden also shares how Gold Standard Herbs came to be, why sourcing and energetics matter, and how pet parents can confidently use herbs alongside conventional care.
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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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.
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)
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.
Every Pet Owner is an Animal Communicator with Shannon Cutts
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
You Down with HPP? Is High Pressure Pasteurization Positive or Not?
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)
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.
Managing CCL Tears with Jennifer Carter of Harness Canicular
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:
Treating CCL tears without surgery (0:54);
The pressure from veterinarians to perform TPLO surgery on CCL tears (10:03);
Factors to consider when making the decision to do surgery (16:04);
Different treatment therapies Jennifer used and how Luce's leg is today after conservative management (23:09);
Bilateral tears and making decisions in stressful times (33:44);
Why are so many dogs dealing with CCL tears? (39:40);
Jennifer's background as a Canine Nutritionist and how she used nutrition in Luce's healing(46:10);
Supplements, herbs and nutraceuticals that Jennifer used in healing Luce (54:41);
Creating a wellness team to support a conservative management approach to CCL tears (58:22)
Cultivating an "outside of the box" healing perspective (1:04:21)
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.
Squeamish Raw Feeders, Once Daily Feedings, and Bella's a Teenager
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)
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.
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)
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.
Bone Broth, Parasites in Pork, and Solutions Pet Food has Sliders
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
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.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Dogs with Dr. Rachel Walsh
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)
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.
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.
This week, Kimberly and Erin chat about the Healthy Dog Expo - a highly anticipated event attended by hundreds of pet parents in March 2022.
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.
Creating a Supplement Kit In Preparation for Adding a New Dog
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. We talked about:
CHAPTERS:
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)
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.
Real Mushrooms for Dogs with Dr. Rob Silver and Joni Kamlet
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
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.
National Raw Feeding Week | 4 Raw Feeders Discuss the the State of the Raw Feeding Community
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)
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.
Dog Moms without Children Talk A LOT About Dogs (or, at least, we do)
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)
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.
Homeopathy, Secret Shop Addictions, and Raising Dogs Naturally
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)
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.
Discussing Raw Feeding for CATS with Sabrina Simons of Rawr
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:
Rawr's origin story (0:54)
Learning about cat diet and health issues (4:38)
How to transition a cat to a raw diet - and why it's more difficult than a dog (10:25)
Running a cat raw food company in a dog-centric world (15:19)
Can you feed raw dog food to a cat? (18:42)
Rawr's company commitment to animal welfare in how they source their products (22:58)
Kimberly butchered a whole duck - with feathers - last weekend (30:00)
What about cats, raw diets and avian flu? (35:21)
Rawr's "Parts Department" is a great resource for raw fed dogs too (39:17)
Why Rawr has boneless and bone-in cat foods (46:57)
Dealing with AAFCO & other agencies (48:44)
Why education is an important part of Sabrina's mission and making raw feeding affordable & accessible (50:11)
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.
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)
MENTIONS:
Learn more about Andrea's online course Your Homeopathy Toolkit: Acute and First Aid Homeopathy (https://www.homeoed.com/)
Article by Dr. Michelle Kutzler "Possible Relationship between Long-Term Adverse Health Effects of Gonad-Removing Surgical Sterilization and Luteinizing Hormone in Dogs" (https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/4/599)
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.
Dental Health for Dogs with Dr. Emily Stein and the Benefits of TEEF
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)
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.
Dog Moms Talk About Dogs as a Dog Dad Makes Noise in the Background #eyeroll
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)
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.
The Fresh Food and Conventional Communities are Their Own Worst Enemies
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)
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.
When We Say Goodbye to a Dog and When We Add a New Dog to Our Family
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)
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.
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.
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)
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.
Ringing in the New Year and Why We Should Question the Experts
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)
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.
Foster Puppy Fail, UTI Mystery, Wolf Probiotic, and Healthy Dog Expo Speaker Lineup
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)
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.
Learning About the Science of Dog Nutrition at an Affordable Price with Kay Stewart of the Feed Real Movement
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)
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.
Chatting with Ruby Balaram of Real Dog Box and the Feed Real Movement
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)
The scientific journal article: Effects of Softening Dry Food with Water on Stress Response, Intestinal Microbiome, and Metabolic Profile in Beagle Dogs (https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/12/11/1124)
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.
Hot Topics: What Aspiring Canine Nutritionists NEED to Know
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:
Expensive collars and chasing rabbits (0:55)
How to use your own social media to amplify the pro-fresh feeding message now that other content creators have jumped ship (7:07)
What we want aspiring canine nutritionists to know (13:31)
Kimberly's grilling mishap (26:32)
A new study about the connection between CCL tears and the use of antibiotics and steroids (28:40)
The importance of variety in where you source your info (31:30)
Encountering off-leash dogs (34:39)
Dog training {mis)information on social media (38:44)
New Green Juju products, Real Dog Box sale, DIY treats and Kimberly's waiting for Buffy's Embark results (42:51)
Kimberly's & Erin's recent experiences in their volunteer animal welfare work (52:11)
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.
The Alternative Dog Moms Reach #9 on the Charts!!!
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)
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.
When a Dog Is Diagnosed with Cancer: Guidance, Support & Hard-Won Wisdom with Peter Ciancarelli
In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, Erin and Kimberly sit down with Peter Ciancarelli to talk about one of the most difficult journeys a pet parent can face: a canine cancer diagnosis. Peter has supported countless dog owners through the shock, fear, grief, and overwhelming decisions that come with hearing the words “your dog has cancer.”
We explore how he guides families through options, emotions, hope, and the search for quality of life. Peter shares what he’s learned from working alongside both dogs and their humans — the resilience, the honesty, the intuition dogs bring, and the powerful lessons they leave behind.
In this heartfelt and deeply informative conversation, Peter discusses: • How to emotionally navigate a canine cancer diagnosis • What pet parents often struggle with most (and how to get support) • How to communicate with your veterinary team • The importance of celebrating small wins and good days • The lessons dogs teach us about presence, trust, and letting go
Whether you’re currently supporting a dog with cancer or simply want to understand this journey more deeply, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and a reminder that we’re never alone in loving our dogs through every chapter of their lives.
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)
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.
The Benefits of Solutions Pet Products and ParsleyPet with Chelsea Kent
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)
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.
Flat Feeding Dog Dishes, Brands We Trust, and the Dog Training Community
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)
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.
BJ's Raw Open House, Solutions Pet Food, and Dog Nutrition Courses - Oh My!
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)
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.
Navigating Social Media, Misunderstandings, and Raw Feeding
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)
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.
Pet Wellness Expo, Real Dog Box, Costumes for Dogs, and Nail Trims
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)
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.
State of the Gut Report, Scientific Studies on Raw Feeding, and the Raw Feeding Summit
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.
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.
Dogs, Raw Feeding, and Cancer with Thomas Sandberg of Long Living Pets Research Project
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.
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.
Remembering Jacqueline Hill, Snappoo App, and The Do No Harm Event
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)
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.
Hot Topics This Week: Hot Summer Days, Nutrient Deficiencies, Importance of Chewing, Kibble Feeders
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:
Post-vacation reality, summer weather and puppies in public (0:54)
Nutrient deficiencies in raw diets and sourcing oysters (12:33)
Chewing is important for dogs - both physically and mentally (26:30)
A new study about dental health in dogs (30:21)
How we embrace kibble feeders online and in-person (32:47)
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.
Dog Mom Self Care, Testing Products for Dogs, Ticks, and Apollo's Yeasty Butt
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)
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.
Finding & Losing a Dog, Skipping SuperZoo, Anti-Raw Journalism, and Broccoli Sprouts
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)
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.
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)
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.