Air-Dried vs Kibble: The Facts Every Dog Parent Needs to Hear with Tara Medina from Eureka Pet Co

In this episode, Sherry chats to Tara Medina, founder of Aussie pet food brand Eureka, known for air-dried, nutritionally balanced raw dog food. Tara shares her journey from starting a wild game harvesting business to creating a unique dog food product that focuses on high-quality ingredients and convenience. The conversation delves into the benefits of air-dried food compared to kibble, the importance of understanding dog nutrition, and the concept of hybrid feeding. Tara also discusses future developments for Eureka and emphasises the need for better education on pet nutrition.KEY TAKEAWAYSTara's journey into the pet industry began with wild game harvesting.Eureka focuses on air-dried dog food made from high-quality ingredients.Air-dried food retains more nutritional value compared to kibble.Hybrid feeding allows for a balanced diet tailored to individual dogs.Education on dog nutrition is often lacking among pet owners and vets.Eureka aims to provide convenient and high-quality food options for dogs.Tara emphasises the importance of variety in a dog's diet.Air-dried food can be used as treats or mixed with other foods.Eureka is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing of ingredients.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Eureka and Tara's Journey05:46 The Benefits of Air-Dried Pet Food10:00 Nutritional Insights: Comparing Air-Dried and Kibble15:54 Hybrid Feeding: Finding the Right Balance22:17 Future Plans for Eureka24:23 Sustainable Practices in Pet Food ProductionCONTACT EUREKAwww.eurekapet.coEmail: [email protected]: @eurekapetcoABOUT US The Natural Dog Mum podcast is produced by Bear + Kind Apawthecary founder and canine herbalist Sherry Cooper-Smith. Bear + Kind formulates award-winning organic skincare for sensitive dogs. CONTACT US www.bearandkind.com.au Instagram/Facebook: @bearandkindapawthecary and @thenaturaldogmumYouTube: @bearandkind Linkedin: Sherry Cooper-Smith 🔔 Subscribe to learn more about natural health and wellness for dogs. 💬 Got questions or stories? Drop them in the comments - we love hearing from our pack!