Chances are that you've had some experience with at least one of your pets undergoing anesthesia. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky! Even though procedures that require anesthesia are common, that doesn't mean that we should ignore the risks. Every time your pet needs an anesthetic procedure, your vet should be discussing the risks and benefi…

We are all focused on the gut these days ... and rightfully so! If we weren't all (this includes our four legged friends) eating such crappy diets, we may still be blissfully ignorant to the fact that 70% of the immune system is in the gut. We may also not have the handy term "leaky gut" If you think you've done it all and still aren't seeing the r…

With so many new listeners, today's episode is a reset. In case you're new here, or even if you've been around for a while, you may not know much about me and why I do what I do. This is a story of how I came to realize that the answers we seek lie in nature. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.co…

Join Isabel & I as we discuss feline enrichment and how to make sure your cat is living a happy life in your home! 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/Kirjoittanut Jessica L. Fisher & Isabel Alvarez Arata

I'm not a supplement person generally speaking. By that I mean that I want to work with food therapy first and then see if supplements are necessary. Even then, I'm incredibly picky about the supplements I use and recommend. And that's not without good reason. The supplement market is overrun and can be overwhelming. To be honest, I've known about …

Crate Training ... it's controversial. As a positive reinforcement dog trainer, I see MOST people using crates WRONG. As a professional pet sitter, Isabel see the value and importance of crate training. A recent Washington Post article discusses how to PROPERLY crate train and I was impressed! Listen as we discuss the pros, the cons, and answer som…

Bronwyn Farley is the owner/operator of Dolce's Legacy, and as a holistic canine nutritionist she specializes in helping pet parents with their cancer dogs. Her approach to care is truly holistic, and the emotional support is out of this world. She is truly a special human being for the work that she does and the information she provides to all of …

Forbes recently released an article ranking states based on how "responsible" they are as pet parents ... and immediately Isabel and I had questions! What is the criteria? Who was surveyed? What do some of the survey questions even mean?? We break it all down in today's episode! 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.the…

There are a handful of superfoods that I give to my pets and use as functional foods with my clients. Bone broth is one of them. Crude Carnivore does bone broth well ... from sourcing to cooking, and even with the herbs selected specifically for their medicinal properties. In todays episode, Flo Mason, owner of Crude Carnivore, joins me to talk all…

There's a class action lawsuit against Hill's Pet Food. Thousands of pet parents are reporting illness and worse associated with Purina and other kibble brands. No recall (yet). Meanwhile, a single complaint (albeit valid) stokes a recall from a small raw food company. What the &*!k is going on with pet food?! B.C. Henschen joins me to talk about t…

Have you ever considered a board & train facility for your dog? Or know someone who has? Someone recently reached out to me about dog training, asking if I could recommend a board & train facility. I was as pleasant as I know how to be and just said that I do not recommend board & train but could help them otherwise. They didn't take me up on the o…

Billy Hoekman, VP of Nutrition and Communication at Green Juju, ALWAYS brings so much great information to the show! This time we go into a bit more detail about vegetables and their benefits both directly and indirectly to your dogs health, fats and their unnecessary demonization, and the truth behind the pet food industry. You won't want to miss …

There are SO MANY myths flying around on the internet and word of mouth about foods that dogs and cats "can't have" ... but the truth is that the list of truly toxic foods is pretty darn short! Isabel and I discuss some of the most popular pet food myths and give you the very short list of truly toxic foods to dogs and cats. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE …

Apoquel is commonly prescribed for dogs with allergies and sensitivities... but it's not a long term solution. Takeaways Apoquel is often prescribed for itchy allergic skin in dogs, but it is not a long-term solution and may have detrimental effects on a dog's health. Finding the underlying cause of the symptoms is crucial for effective treatment. …

Isabel and I talk about the lawsuit filed against Hill's Pet Food. Here's what you need to know! 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/Kirjoittanut Jessica L. Fisher & Isabel Alvarez Arata

In this episode, Jessica interviews Eliza Burr, a pet business coach, who shares her journey of starting her own pet business and transitioning into coaching others. They discuss the demand for pet sitting and dog walking services, as well as the different types of pet businesses that Eliza coaches. Eliza provides tips for starting a pet business, …

Parvo is 91% fatal if left untreated. Traditional treatment consists of round the clock intensive care, antibiotics, and fluids, ranging from $3000 - $8000. Even with treatment, the fatality rate is around 35%. There's an ancient treatment that helps decrease this fatality rate to around 22%. And a new treatment that, although only has a small stud…

A lawsuit has been filed against Hills Pet Nutrition, alleging a coordinated campaign of misinformation about grain-free pet food. The lawsuit claims that Hills, along with veterinarians and other organizations, fabricated a link between grain-free diets and canine heart disease. This lawsuit is significant because it challenges the power and influ…

Super Zoo registration is now open! So this week, Isabel and I discuss what Super Zoo is, who should attend, and tips for planning your trip. If you've never been, or even if you've been ut you're wondering how to get the most out of it, this episode is for you! 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset…

February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month Taking better care of my dog's dental health is a top priority for me this year, and Dr. Katie Kangas is the perfect integrative veterinarian to come and talk to all of us about ways we can take care of their health by taking care of their mouths. With both preventive tips and the how and why of providi…

Adam from Oma's Pride joins me to talk about the long history of raw pet food in this 4th generation family run farm. Oma's Pride started as a small operation selling eggs door to door and eventually expanded to processing custom cuts of poultry and distributing food up and down the East Coast. The company later ventured into the raw pet food movem…

Coyotes? Bears? Bobcats? What wildlife is in your area? Regardless of what wildlife exists where you live, you should know what is there, their typical activities, like making and rearing, and have a plan for unexpected encounters. This week, Isabel and I discuss some practical tips for keeping your pets safe during coyote mating season. 🐕 Sign up …

Dr. Judy Morgan joins me this week to talk about TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine), food therapy, and the truth about feeding a raw food diet to your pets based on TCVM principles. TCVM is ancient and has been proven time and time again to be beneficial in all animals. If you think you know everything about TCVM, or if you're brand new…

Isabel joins later in the episode all the way from Spain! The truth about recalls in pet food, how Purina has handled social media criticism and recalls in the past, and what to do moving forward. 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thep…

Dr. Laurie Coger discusses the importance of minimal vaccination and timing for puppies and kittens. She emphasizes the need to avoid overloading the immune system and the significance of maternal antibodies. Takeaways Having open and honest conversations with veterinarians is crucial for making informed decisions about vaccines and alternative tre…

Hundreds of dogs and cats are reported sick and dead by pet parents and most of them have one thing in common: they all eat some form of Purina food. Update: As of 1/10/24 there are more brands being implicated Important: These are allegations and testing is being done to pinpoint the cause for concern. In the mean time, it's better to be safe than…

Rita Hogan is a Clinical Canine Herbalist .... can you imagine?! What a dream job! Herbs are FASCINATING to me and Rita has restocked my desire to learn more and use nature to help me and my pets. In today's episode, Rita talks about some easy ways to use herbs at home with your dogs, how she became an herbalist herself, how we can take the initiat…

Do you create New Years resolutions? Do you include your pets? Isabel has a few resolutions this year ... I only have one. What do you think they are? 🐕 Sign up for the FREE Beginner Dog Training Series at https://www.thepetparentingreset.com/ 💜 Follow Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/…

Amy Renz, CEO of Goodness Gracious, shares her journey in the pet food industry and the importance of whole foods and quality ingredients. She discusses the dangers of synthetic vitamins and minerals and the impact they can have on the body. Amy also delves into the topic of metabolic disease in dogs and the factors that contribute to it. She highl…

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No one wants to have to sit and wait at the ER vet over the holidays, but it is the busiest time of the year! In today's episode we talk about - 10 reasons you absolutely should drop everything and do to the vet - The top reasons for ER vet visits around the holidays and how to avoid them in the first place! Plus a brief rant on pancreatitis (which…

In this episode, BC, an expert in the pet food industry, shares his knowledge and insights with Jessica. BC discusses his background and interest in the pet food industry, as well as the importance of manufacturing and independent pet stores. He highlights the challenges faced by small companies when they are acquired by big corporations. BC emphas…

Just in time for New Years fireworks, Isabel and I are discussing how to manage noise phobias in your dog and cat. Whether it's fireworks, thunderstorms, construction, noisy kids, or anything else that scares your dog or cat, there are things we can do to help manage that anxiety. Listen to find out what our top recommendations are! 🐕 Sign up for t…

Hanna, co-founder of Evermore Pet Food, shares the story behind the company and the importance of quality ingredients. She discusses the role of grains in their formulas and addresses the controversy surrounding seed oils. Hanna also explains the potential dangers of folic acid and the challenges of balancing fresh food. She emphasizes the benefits…

Weekly Pet Roundup 12/4/23 This week on Instagram live, we talked about a post that Rodney Habib made saying that 90% of pet owners do not want to be there when their pet is euthanized. It was an alarming post that caused a ton of emotional responses. Let's break it down. Dr. Laurie Coger chimed in with some excellent insight as a holistic veterina…

You asked for it! There have been so many questions about HPP and while I do my best to field them, I decided to bring the expert to you to answer all of your questions. Billy Hoekman from Green Juju shook a good portion of the fresh-feeding pet parenting space up when he announced that HPP isn't the demon we thought it was. This happened earlier i…

The media has the whole country in a panic about the mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs ... but do we really need to panic? What can we do to help prevent our dogs from catching it? What if they do get a cough? Join Isabel and I as we chat about everything we know so far ... and get her unique take as a pet care professional on what to d…

Bryce and Kenzie of The BK Pets are on a mission to bring education and awareness to pet parents world-wide on feeding less processed foods. You already know this is my JAM! I'm so excited for everything we talked about in this episode (including their stint at van life!) and everything I hope you can learn from it. In my opinion, holistic health f…

Dr. Carol Smeja is the creator of The MINE Pet Platter, which is the platter I have been using for Kim for about a year and a half now. We spend so much time talking about WHAT to feed our pets and rarely ever talk about HOW to feed our pets, though it has a huge impact! I love getting deep into the science and psychology of animals, especially whe…

I'd love to be more outdoorsy and adventurous but that's just not the season of life I'm in, so when I can bring in another person who IS adventurous with her dogs, of course, I'll make sure to get all the dirty details for you! Kara Hanrahan of Raw Paw Adventures takes her 3 big dogs hiking and off-roading and camping and anything else she and her…

After recording this episode, I had the pleasure of meeting Betsy Redmond and the team at Innovative Pet Lab at AHVMA and I just can't say enough great things about them and the work they are doing! First of all, they are so dang smart and they truly want to make it easy and affordable to bring these testing kits to you and your pets. As a pet heal…

It's the end of spooky season but we can't let it pass by without a throwback to the wonderful Layla Morgan Wilde explaining all about the myth surrounding black cats! I always think of the line from the movie Hocus Pocus "black cats, and witches and stuff!" ... but that's actually the farthest thing from the truth. Many ancient societies saw black…

It is so common for us to get stuck in a cycle of going back to the vet for the same problems, getting prescribed medications, finding some relief for a period of time, but winding up right back in the vets' office for the same thing. It's a huge problem and one that our current sick care system is not equipped to deal with. That's where pet health…

I get more questions surrounding CBD and medicinal - or functional - mushrooms for dogs than any other topic covered on the show. That's why I'm so excited to have Sean Zyers from Earth Buddy talk to you today about full-spectrum hemp which we call CBD, functional and medicinal mushrooms, and tie it all together with gut health! From the origin sto…

Anxiety is a much more complex issue than most of us give it credit for. It's not just "bad behavior" that we need to "train out" of our dogs. Yes, there is quite a bit of science behind a positive reinforcement and slow desensitization strategy for training dogs with separation anxiety . . . . BUT there are also physiological aspects of anxiety th…

I always love brining veterinarians on the show for a couple fo reasons. 1. I'm reminded of how hard their job truly is, and 2. They see things differently simply because of the volume of animals they see Dr. Hunter Finn joins me on today's episode to chat about the state of veterinary medicine, what it looks like moving forward, his top 5 RED FLAG…

"All disease begins in the gut." - Hippocrates As pet parents, we want to do what's best for our pets so that they can live long, happy lives. The truth is that our veterinarians are great for what they are trained to do, but there is still quite a bit that they don't know. That's why Animal Biome is on a mission to educate veterinarians about gut …

Most pet parents I speak with are still asking me about grain-free dog food and DCM. It's been years and the FDA closed its investigation in December 2022 with no results. If I fed kibble, I'd still be worried too. It's like they just threw their hands up and said "I don't know!" Susan Thixton, Dr Karen Becker, and Steve Brown have a different view…

Y'all know I'm picky about the products I use and what I share with my audience, so you know that I wouldn't highlight a brand that I didn't trust! Viva Raw has been a staple of my dogs diet for the past 2 years and I have no intent on changing that! They are a small company, making food in small batches, who are transparent in their sourcing, proc…

If you haven't been to Super Zoo, well let me tell you, it is truly a ZOO! I've been back home for over a week and I'm still getting settled back in to my routine and getting caught up with everyone! Fortunately, I got Billy from Green Juju (and Kelley too!) to talk a little bit about their new foods, which I'm super pumped about, and in today's ep…