Hot Topics: Raw Feeding Controversies, Lipoma Mushroom Claims & What “Balance” Really Means for Dogs

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, we dive into some of the hottest conversations happening in the fresh feeding community.We kick things off by discussing whether a raw food company is getting a fair shake on Reddit, along with a side conversation that confirms why neither of us would survive a career in customer service (0:55).Next, we tackle the mushroom advertisement that claims a specific product can shrink lipomas in dogs. The ad seems to be making the rounds again, so we share our thoughts on what pet parents should know before getting their hopes up (27:48).Then we discuss a thoughtful post from Holistic Canine that offers a balanced perspective on what "balance" actually means when feeding dogs. Is every meal supposed to be perfectly balanced? Can balance happen over time? We share our take on this often misunderstood topic (40:56).Of course, we also provide updates on our dogs, what's working, what we're trying, and what's happening in our homes (55:34).And finally, we wrap things up with TV talk, random tangents, and the usual conversations that somehow take on a life of their own (1:08:02).Episode Highlights: Is a raw food company being judged fairly online?  Why customer service is not our calling  The truth behind mushroom and lipoma marketing claims  A realistic discussion about balance in homemade and raw diets  Updates on our dogs and daily life  TV recommendations and side conversationsLinks Discussed: Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/rawpetfood/comments/1tbcfvl/viva_raw_selling_rotten_raw_meat/Kimberly's functional mushroom article: https://rawfeederlife.substack.com/p/functional-mushrooms-for-dogsHolistic Canine's post about Balance: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BPAzoDWnk/Recipe resources Kimberly mentions: Forever Dog LifeDinner Pawsible by Dr. Cathy Alinovi and Susan ThixtonDr. Judy Morgan's BooksFeed Real InstituteAnimal Diet FormulatorWoof CreekSocial Media:Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comRaw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast.  You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com.  And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com.  And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.