Pet Food Industry Exposed: Insider Secrets On Feeding Trials, Safety, And The Rise Of The 'Cat Dad' | SOP Ep.109 - Dr. Marcie Campion episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 58 MIN

Pet Food Industry Exposed: Insider Secrets On Feeding Trials, Safety, And The Rise Of The 'Cat Dad' | SOP Ep.109 - Dr. Marcie Campion

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Have you ever wondered what really goes into the food you give your beloved pet? In this episode of Speaking of Pets, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Alice Novotny and Janet Novotny King sit down with industry veteran Dr. Marcie Campion to pull back the curtain on the pet food world. Dr. Campion, who has spent over 35 years working for major pet food companies, tackles your most pressing questions: What exactly are AAFCO feeding trials and are they required? How do voluntary and mandatory recalls work? We also dive into crucial topics like the safety protocols co-manufacturers use, the truth about store brands, and the latest trends driving pet nutrition—from humanization and functional ingredients like plasma to why cats are often the 'second class citizens' of the industry. Tune in to get science-based information that will help you become the best pet parent you can be.◇ ─ ◇ ─ ◇Froggy’s Golf Ball Retrieval offers the best programs helping you achieve the most from your water hazards. Not only will we treat your course with the utmost professionalism, our experience in removing balls from water hazards has taught us how to operate in an efficient, safe and productive manner since 1995. As we move into our next chapter, Froggy’s provides insured services, uses proven techniques and the most updated equipment to take care of the golf community.We handle even the toughest water hazards that make our competitors walk away. Froggy’s is the Midwest’s premier ball collection company. Froggy’s offers several options to make your water hazards a profit center!Please call us today to arrange to have Froggy’s harvest the balls from your water hazards.Contact Owner Emily Newland at 574-544-9890 or email [email protected]◇ ─ ◇ ─ ◇All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions.

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