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In this episode of The Yappy Hour, Nathan is joined by canine nutrition consultant Caroline Griffith, founder of the Canine Holistic Science Academy, and the driving force behind the Natural Dog Expo. With over 25 years of experience in natural dog care, Caroline cuts through the noise around dog nutrition with calm, evidence-backed clarity.
Whether you’re feeding raw, kibble, or somewhere in between, this conversation will leave you feeling more informed, more confident, and genuinely inspired to look more closely at what’s going into your dog’s bowl.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why “complete and balanced” on a pet food label doesn’t mean what most of us think it means
✅ How fresh and raw diets support your dog’s gut, hydration, and ability to regulate their own health
✅ What to actually look for (and avoid) when choosing a commercial dog food
✅ The surprising link between nutrition, gut health, and your dog’s behaviour and reactivity
✅ Why the DCM/grain-free scare has been largely debunked and why vets may not know yet
✅ How to start raw feeding without overwhelm, including the easiest entry points for beginners
✅ Why bone broth might be the single most impactful addition to your dog’s bowl right now
Key Takeaways:
- Fresh whole food, raw or lightly cooked, gives a dog’s body what it needs to regulate itself, stay hydrated, and maintain a healthy gut lining in a way processed food simply can’t
- “Complete” pet food is only complete to a set of guidelines and those guidelines don’t reflect what dogs need to truly thrive
- Every dog is an individual; what works for one may not work for another, and fresh feeding makes it far easier to adapt
- Bone broth is an accessible, affordable, and genuinely powerful addition for all dogs, especially anxious or reactive ones
- Bacteria in raw food is far less of a concern than it’s portrayed. Two studies specifically aimed to prove transmission risk, and both found it to be rare or low
Thanks for tuning in! Let’s celebrate the joy and challenges of dog parenting together, because we’re all here for the dogs.
Connect with Caroline Griffith
Website: canineholisticscienceacademy.com
Natural Dog Expo: naturaldogexpo.com
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