EPISODE · Sep 2, 2021 · 51 MIN
Show 34: Dr. Karen Becker: Zoopharmacognosy & The Science Behind Healthy Dog Diets
from Doggy Dan Podcast Show · host Doggy Dan
Dr. Karen Becker: Zoopharmacognosy & The Science Behind Healthy Dog Diets Today’s Guest Dr. Karen Becker: I’m so excited to introduce to you today’s guest, Dr. Karen Becker, a world-famous vetertain who is known for her unique perspective on the importance of feeding dogs raw, natural, species-appropriate diets. Dr. Becker has shared a love for animals since childhood, saving bugs on the road and doing everything in her power to ensure the wildlife around her was safe and sound. This passion led her to a career in animal rehabilitation, which then ultimately led to her becoming a veterinarian. Dr. Becker’s story isn’t quite like every other vet’s, however. Growing up in a healthy proactive home, along with her education in zoopharmacognosy has provided her with a perspective on how to properly feed dogs that you won’t find within many vet offices. If you’re curious about how to determine what your pup should be eating, along with the science behind how it all works, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss! You’ll Hear About: [01:00] Who is Dr. Karen Becker [03:00] Dr. Becker’s Journey to Vet Care [08:30] Why Pet Food Education is Important to Dr. Becker [12:30] Evolutionary Animal Food [15:30] The Challenges of Modern Vet Care Education [18:30] Our Responsibility as Pet Parents [21:30] The Science behind Zoopharmacognosy [26:30] The Benefit of Letting Dogs Eat Grass and Dirt [32:00] Is All Pet Kibble Bad? [34:00] The Benefits of Varied Diet [36:30] Nurturing Your Dog’s Microbiome [38:30] How Making Small Changes Can Make a Big Impact [49:00] Learn More About Dr. Becker and Her Work How You Can Get Involved Keep an eye out for Dr. Becker’s new book, The Forever Dog, coming out in October, 2021. Educate yourself about pet health and well-being so you can be an advocate for your dog. A great place to start is Dr. Becker’s podcast show https://healthypets.mercola.com/podcast.aspx > and the docufilm, Pet Fooled! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1axZ9vSjmI > Links & Resources Website: https://www.drkarenbecker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.karen.becker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarenbecker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkarenbecker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MercolaHealthyPets Podcast Show: https://healthypets.mercola.com/podcast.aspx Dr. Becker’s new book, The Forever Dog: https://foreverdog.com/ Docufilm Pet Fooled: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1axZ9vSjmI Learn more by tuning into the podcast! Thanks for listening—and again, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes / Spotify to get automatic updates. Cheers, ~Doggy Dan 🙂
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Dr. Karen Becker: Zoopharmacognosy & The Science Behind Healthy Dog Diets Today’s Guest Dr. Karen Becker: I’m so excited to introduce to you today’s guest, Dr. Karen Becker, a world-famous vetertain who is known for her unique perspective on the importance of feeding dogs raw, natural, species-appropriate diets. Dr. Becker has shared a love for animals since childhood, saving bugs on the road and doing everything in her power to ensure the wildlife around her was safe and sound. This passion led her to a career in animal rehabilitation, which then ultimately led to her becoming a veterinarian. Dr. Becker’s story isn’t quite like every other vet’s, however. Growing up in a healthy proactive home, along with her education in zoopharmacognosy has provided her with a perspective on how to properly feed dogs that you won’t find within many vet offices. If you’re curious about how to determine what your pup should be eating, along with the science behind how it all works, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss! You’ll Hear About: [01:00] Who is Dr. Karen Becker [03:00] Dr. Becker’s Journey to Vet Care [08:30] Why Pet Food Education is Important to Dr. Becker [12:30] Evolutionary Animal Food [15:30] The Challenges of Modern Vet Care Education [18:30] Our Responsibility as Pet Parents [21:30] The Science behind Zoopharmacognosy [26:30] The Benefit of Letting Dogs Eat Grass and Dirt [32:00] Is All Pet Kibble Bad? [34:00] The Benefits of Varied Diet [36:30] Nurturing Your Dog’s Microbiome [38:30] How Making Small Changes Can Make a Big Impact [49:00] Learn More About Dr. Becker and Her Work How You Can Get Involved Keep an eye out for Dr. Becker’s new book, The Forever Dog, coming out in October, 2021. Educate yourself about pet health and well-being so you can be an advocate for your dog. A great place to start is Dr. Becker’s podcast show and the docufilm, Pet Fooled! Links & Resources Website: https://www.drkarenbecker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.karen.becker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarenbecker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkarenbecker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MercolaHealthyPets Podcast Show: https://healthypets.mercola.com/podcast.aspx Dr. Becker’s new book, The Forever Dog: https://foreverdog.com/ Docufilm Pet Fooled: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1axZ9vSjmI Learn more by tuning into the podcast! Thanks for listening—and again, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes / Spotify to get automatic updates. Cheers, ~Doggy Dan 🙂
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