Episodes

Veterinary colleges prep future veterinarians in a lot of areas - including how to recommend food products to pet owners. But courses and the pathway to pet nutrition is loaded with bias from "Big Kibble" brands and we will give you facts! This episode will dive into what exactly vet students learn about nutrition in college and how they are influenced the moment they step foot on campus. NOTE: This is a companion episode! First give a listen to "More Vets Smoke Camels #1: How Much Nutriti...

And we're back with another Label Review in our favorite mini-series! Our hosts tackle all claims made on a dog food brand's packaging and translate them into cold, hard pet nutrition facts. Next up is Sundays for Dogs which centers the majority of its marketing language around its dog food being "air dried" and "human grade". But how exactly do those terms translate to in the world of dog food manufacturing? Want to see Dan and Jen get up close with the Sundays food in person? Watch the c...

Our first guest in the premiere season of Feed Your Dog Facts is Melissa McWilliams from Beagle Freedom Project! ‌Beagle Freedom Project has saved thousands of animals including beagles, cats, and guinea pigs since 2011. ‌Throughout the United States and around the world, BFP has rescued animals from laboratories for rehabilitation and rehoming. Melissa sits down with Dan and Jen to discuss all the facts, legislation, and how you can get involved to take action in ending the horrific conditio...

Puppies need specific nutrition for proper growth, development, and health. Learn about the best puppy food you can feed your new four-legged friend. Your hosts dive into important topics like what to look for on puppy dog food packaging, how much protein, and overall pet nutrition facts for puppies! ----------- For even more facts on nutrition curricula within veterinary colleges, download a free copy of "Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma" by Dan Schulof: https://ketonaturalpetfoods.com/pag...

As pet owners we want to feed their pets the best animal food for their health and longevity. Discussion of nutrition usually happens with our trusted veterinarians answering many nutrition-related questions and concerns. But it's time to ask how much education and training do vets actually receive in college and training? We break down all of the answers in this episode! Visuals discussed in this episode are available online: https://bit.ly/3wqBizg NOTE: Our hosts are not veterinari...

It's not uncommon to see claims on pet food labeling like "wholesome" or "all natural." But if you look at the small print, you'll often find out that there's very little meat in the food, and a whole lot of carbs and fillers. Let's break down our first brand in our Label Review series - Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness dry dog food. Looking to see the packaging up close while Jen and Dan walk through each marketing claim? View the companion video on the FYDF YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/...

It's common knowledge to most pet parents that their dogs need protein for energy and quality of life but how much protein do dogs actually need? Your hosts Dan and Jen will break down all of the science-first facts around this topic. Dan Schulof, author and pet nutrition activist, will show the exact science and numbers behind important questions like why is protein important and how is it used by your dog's body? How much protein did its ancestors eat for 99.9% of their evolution? What is “...

Welcome to the Feed Your Dog Facts podcast experience with Dan Schulof and Jen Wolanik. Get to know the people behind the project in our introduction episode! Feed Your Dog Facts is for dog parents who want to know the absolute facts around pet nutrition without all of the misinformation, myths and BS! As passionate pet parents ourselves, we are looking to open up a conversation with each episode by honing in on a specific topic and laying out all of the science in a way that anyone can underst...