Introducing Feed Your Dog Facts!
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...
View ArticleHow Much Protein Does My Dog Need?
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...
View ArticleLabel Review #1: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dry Dog Food
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...
View ArticleMore Vets Smoke Camels #1: How Much Nutrition Do Veterinarians Learn?
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...
View ArticleHow to Find the Right Puppy Food?
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...
View ArticleSpecial Guest: Beagle Freedom Project with Melissa McWilliams
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...
View ArticleLabel Review #2: Sundays for Dogs Dog Food
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...
View ArticleMore Vets Smoke Camels #2: What Do Vets Learn About Pet Nutrition?
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...
View ArticleCarbs Make Dogs Fat: The Evidence
Obesity is the most common preventable disease in dogs in North America. The scientific evidence all points to one thing...when dogs are fed more carbs, they gain more weight. Peer-reviewed studies...
View ArticleLabel Review #3: Hills Prescription Diet Dog Food and Dog Diabetes
We are talking facts on dog diabetes and reviewing the packaging and science behind one of the top prescribed dog food for diabetic dogs - Hills Prescription W/D. Have a dog food brand you want our...
View ArticleDo Dogs Need Carbs? The Evidence
Our "Mythbusters" style episode breaks down common misconceptions around how dogs can have or even need carbs because they have evolved to eat them. That doesn't mean it is the best choice for their...
View ArticleLabel Review #4: Visionary Pet Foods
Is "keto" dog food good for your dog's health? What does "net carbs" mean on the packaging for Visionary Pet Foods kibble products? These questions and more are answered in this Label Review of...
View ArticleHow Heavy Should My Dog Be?
How do you know if your dog is too heavy, too skinny, or just right? The facts involve a little more than a number on the scale at your vet's office. There are also some important health risks to...
View ArticleHow to Help Your Dog Lose Weight
Being moderately overweight is worse for your dog than a lifetime of smoking. Yes, really. It is worth the time, effort, and changes to help your dog lose weight and achieve a healthy body composition....
View ArticleLabel Review #5: Purina Beneful Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food
In this episode in our Label Review series we are reviewing Beneful Healthy Weight and weight loss foods for dogs overall. How do they look? Are they effective in weight loss? What are the ingredients...
View ArticleDiabetes in Dogs 101
Maybe you recently returned from the vet with your dog newly diagnosed with diabetes or are dedicated to preventing this chronic condition that afflicts 1 in every 100 dogs. Canine diabetes can be a...
View ArticleAre Westminster Showrunners and Winners Overweight?
Every February for more than a century representatives of each and every AKC-recognized breed have duked it out at Westminster for the coveted title of "Best in Show." The Group and Best in Show...
View Article2022 Wrap Up and What's Next for FYDF
The Feed Your Dog Facts podcast is wrapping 2022 with just under a year as a podcast! We have learned so much over these past few months, so hosts Dan and Jen decided to reflect on what topics really...
View ArticleDCM in Dogs 101
DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) took over mainstream headlines beginning in 2018 that suggested a link between DCM and grain-free dog food. How and why did this link happen? Hosts Dan and Jen break down...
View ArticleIntroducing the Petfood Consumer Rights Council
A new groundbreaking animal welfare organization has launched! Host Dan Schulof discusses his latest push to change the pet food industry, the Petfood Consumer Rights Council. The PCRC founder's drive...
View ArticleLabel Review #6: Ollie, Nom Nom, and The Farmer's Dog
Our popular "Label Review" series is back and tackles three big brands in the fresh dog food space - Ollie, Nom Nom, and The Farmer's Dog. Having food cooked fresh for your dog and delivered to your...
View ArticleLabel Review #7: Orijen Pet Foods
We're excited to bring back our much-loved "Label Review" series! Our hosts tackle all claims made on Orijen’s packaging and translate them into cold, hard pet nutrition facts. Ever wondered about the...
View ArticleIngredient Splitting
In this episode, we tackle the subject of 'Ingredient Splitting,' exploring its impact on dog food labels and providing examples of what ingredient splitting looks like. Have a question or concern...
View ArticleLabel Review #8: Stella and Chewy's
And we're back with another Label Review in our favorite mini-series! Our hosts tackle all claims made on a dog food brand's packaging and translate them into cold, hard pet nutrition facts. This week,...
View ArticleWhat's Wrong With WSAVA's Guidelines?
In this episode, we discuss the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) Guidelines and how these guidelines, funded entirely by industry interests, are fundamentally broken. Sources: WSAVA...
View ArticleWhat Macronutrients Do Dogs Self-Select?
When domestic dogs are allowed to choose their diet, they instinctively seek out diets high in protein and fat. This mirrors their ancestral diet, as wolves tend to prefer diets consisting of 52%...
View Article“Science Did That”: An Introduction to the Hill’s-DCM Class Action Litigation
On February 6, 2024, KetoNatural filed the largest lawsuit in the history of the U.S. pet food industry. The suit alleges that Hill's Pet Nutrition and a cluster of affiliates fabricated the...
View ArticleThe Four Essentials of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in 2024
Tune into what we think are the four most important things dog-owners should know and remember about nutritionally-mediated canine dilated cardiomyopathy as of the spring of 2024. As with any topic...
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