Raw Feeding without a Spreadsheet, Root Causes of Disease in Dogs, & Real Talk | Dr. Nick Thompson

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, holistic veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson, President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society, the voice behind @HolisticVetUK, and co-host of the Raw Pet Medics podcast, joins us to talk about why nutrition is often the missing link in canine health.Dr. Nick shares his journey from conventional practice to holistic veterinary medicine and explains why nutrition is frequently overlooked as a root cause of chronic disease in dogs. We discuss why some veterinarians remain resistant to nutrition-based approaches, how pet parents can work collaboratively with conventional vets they may disagree with, and the cultural differences between raw feeders in the UK and the USA.You’ll also learn what Dr. Nick feeds his own dogs and how dog parents can confidently feed fresh food without relying on spreadsheets or complex formulation software.Whether you're new to raw feeding or a more advanced fresh feeder, this episode will help you better understand how nutrition impacts long-term canine health and how to advocate for your dog while maintaining a positive relationship with your veterinary team.CHAPTERS:Introducing Dr. Nick Thompson and why he shares the content he does on social media (0:56)Origin story to becoming a holistic veterinarian (8:38)Why do "conventional" veterinarians have such opposition to understanding that nutrition is often the root of disease (18:07)Working with conventional veterinarians who you may fundamentally disagree with (25:13)UK vs USA pet parents who embrace raw feeding (32:50)About Dr. Nick Thompson's dogs (41:41)What does the President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society feed his own dogs? (44:51)Feeding your dog without spreadsheets (55:04)LINKS DISCUSSED:Raw Feeding Veterinary SocietyWebsite: https://rfvs.info/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RawFeedingVetsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfvs.info/Dr. Nick ThompsonWebsite: https://holisticvet.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Holisticvet.LtdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticvetuk/?hl=enRawPetMedicsWebsite: https://rawpetmedics.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawpetmedicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpmvet/Courses with the Billinghurst Institute (https://www.billinghurst.institute/)SOCIAL 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.