Raw Feeding for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets: Balance, Myths, and Getting Started with Mariah (Paws of Prey)

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Mariah from Paws of Prey to break down raw feeding across dogs, cats, and ferrets. We cover balance, common myths, kibble toppers, whole foods vs synthetics, and how beginners can confidently get started.CHAPTERS:How Mariah from Paws of Prey got started creating raw feeding content about cats, dogs, and ferrets (0:54)Ferrets, like cats, are obligate carnivores, and why create content about 3 species (6:23)Mariah's educational background and experiences working in the conventional vet world as a raw feeder (10:34)Mariah's starter products for new raw feeders and how these compare to formulator software (14:49)How to learn from Mariah and the state of raw feeding today(21:28)Common misconceptions about raw feeding (and Erin's being squeamish again)(27:11)Mariah's philosophy on Balance Every Bowl vs. Balance Over Time and the impact of social media on raw feeding information and education  (31:09)What happens to balance when you add fresh food to a bowl of kibble and the best food toppers for a bowl of kibble  (37:54)Synthetic nutrients vs whole food (41:23)Kimberly's & Erin's raw feeding origin stories (43:49)Being the "dog person" in your circle and Mariah's thoughts for new or aspiring content creators (54:32)Finding a vet who supports raw feeding (59:54)REVELANT LINKS:Mariah's website: https://pawsofprey.com/Mariah's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PawsofPreyDr. Tom Lonsdale's new book: Spin Doctors: Junk Pet Food Partners in CrimeSOCIAL 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.