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Paws and Listen Podcast
by Big Dog Pet Foods
A podcast series brought to you by Big Dog Pet Foods, the leading pet nutrition provider in Australia, with over 20 years’ experience in the pet industry. Hosted by various members of our Big Dog team, we bring you interviews and deep dives into pet nutrition and care, training, and regular ‘Ask a Vet’ segments.
Episodes
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Interview with Yvie Jones - BONUS Ep
This week we have a special bonus episode, where Johnny Manning welcomes beloved Australian TV personality Yvie Jones, known for her hilarious commentary on Gogglebox and her unforgettable time on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Beyond her on-screen charisma, Yvie is a passionate advocate…
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Cats: What you need to know
Many cat owners mistake feline urinary issues for simple UTIs, but FLUTD is often caused by sterile inflammation, stress, or diet—not bacteria. Left untreated, it can lead to severe pain and even life-threatening blockages, especially in male cats. In this episode of Paws and Listen, host Johnny...
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What is AAFCO and do pets really need it?
Brittany the Pet Girl is back with Johnny Manning, and they discuss the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) standards and how they were originally developed for use with highly processed commercial foods (like kibble) to make up for the loss of nutrients due to extensive...
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The Neutering Debate: When is the Right Time to desex your Dog?
In this episode of Paws and Listen, we’re tackling a topic that’s stirred up some debate among pet owners: desexing. Dr. Nicole and Johnny Manning explore the potential long-term health implications of desexing and the fascinating insights from new studies in the field. Tune in to learn how to…
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The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs with Dr. Nicole
In this episode Dr. Nicole and Johnny Manning chat about how medicinal mushrooms are an exciting new tool in the toolkit for keeping our pets healthy. These powerful fungi can help strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, fight oxidative stress, and promote gut health, they offer a...
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Exploring the Effects of Highly Processed Foods with Dr. Jennifer Robinson
Is processed dog food doing more harm than good? On this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning chats with Dr. Jennifer Robinson, a holistic veterinarian from Melbourne Veterinary Acupuncture specialising in stomach and skin issues, anxiety, and palliative care for pets In this episode they...
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Get your pet ready for seasonal allergies
Spring is here, and so are seasonal allergies! In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Johnny Manning dives into the symptoms to watch for in pets that may be prone to seasonal allergies. Discover how to support their immune system and prepare them for allergy season with Dr. Nicole’s top tips and expert...
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Why are vets taught to feed kibble?
In this episode, integrative veterinarian Dr. Nicole Rous and Johnny Manning explore a thought-provoking topic: Why do vets graduate from university as kibble feeders? They also take a trip down memory lane as Dr. Nicole shares stories from her university days, including the “ah-ha!” moment that...
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Dental Health with Dr. Nicole
In this special dental health episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning and Dr. Nicole Rous focus on the crucial topic of pet dental care, especially since August is Dental Health Month, the perfect time to give your dog's oral health some extra attention! Dr. Nicole, passionate about dental…
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Household dangers for your pet with Dr. Ed
In this episode, Johnny Manning interviews Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte about the hidden dangers lurking in your household that can harm your pets. Dr. Houston explains how everyday chemical products, like herbicides, pesticides, and artificial fragrances, can pose risks, particularly with chronic...
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Exploring Dog Breeding, Genetics and Behaviour with Lauren Elgie
In this episode, Johnny Manning (Manno) interviews Lauren Elgie, the Managing Director of Service Dogs Australia. Lauren shares her expertise in genetics, biochemistry, animal breeding, and behavior, drawing from her studies at Massey University in New Zealand. She discusses the intricacies of...
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Why is my dog itchy?
Is your dog itchy? Dr. Nicole and Manno unpack the possible causes your dog could be scratching. Sometimes the trigger is obvious and sometimes it isn’t, and when it isn’t it can be so hard to watch your baby suffer while you try all the different remedies on the planet. With so many elements…
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What is food energetics and how does it help your dog with Dr. Neal Loh
In this bonus episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning sits down with Dr Neal Loh is an integrative veterinarian who specialises in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing of companion pets. He utilises acupuncture, herbal medicines and most importantly a fresh food diet to address root...
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Ketogenic diets for dogs with Dr. Nicole
In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) chats with Veterinarian Dr. Nicole Rous about a keto diet for dogs. Dr. Nicole explains how a keto diet, with its high fat, moderate protein, and low carbohydrate ratios, shows potential benefits for various health conditions in…
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How to start your puppy on Raw Food with Dr. Nicole
In another short and sweet episode, Dr. Nicole and Johnny Manning (Manno) discuss the best ways to introduce raw food to your puppy. As a vet, Dr. Nicole shares valuable insights into the benefits of a raw diet for growing pups and offers expert advice on the proper introduction process. Whether...
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Supporting pets with cancer - Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte
In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) chats with Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte, one of our favourite holistic vets (also known as the 'healing vet') about cancer in pets. This is a hard but important topic and definitely pulls on the heartstrings. This episode covers: how…
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Ask us Raw Feeding Questions
In this short and sweet episode, Dr. Nicole answers our audience's burning, raw feeding questions for pets. If you have a raw feeding question you'd like answered in the next 'Ask us Raw Feeding Questions' episode, comment on this episode or contact us through our Instagram account at...
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Myth Busting Dog Nutrition with Dr Nicole Rous - Part 2
Part 2 of Myth Busting around dog nutrition is here! Before you listen to this episode, make sure you listen to Part 1 of Myth Busting around dog nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Rous and Johnny Manning (Manno) continue to debunk the next 5 most common myths around dog nutrition. For more...
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Myth Busting Dog Nutrition with Dr Nicole - Part 1
For far too long, misinformation has been circulating the internet and pet parents have become so confused about what to believe, that they have become scared to feed their pets real food. How crazy is that? In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Johnny Manning (Manno) aim to debunk the most common…
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Enrichment for weight management with KONG
Brittany the Pet Girl is back with Johnny Manning, but this time she dives into the world of weight management and weight loss for pets and how you can support them with enrichment toys. Brittany the Pet Girl is the company trainer and veterinary Business Development Manager for KONG and will...
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Cognitive Decline in Pets with Dr. Nicole
In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) chats with Veterinarian Dr Nicole Rous about cognitive decline in pets. They explore how cognitive decline can impact your relationship with your pet, how to identify it and some preventative measurements you can take. Tune in to...
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How to Socialise Dogs with Brittany the Pet Girl
Join Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) on another exciting episode of Paws and Listen! This time, he's joined by Brittany the Pet Girl to unpack pet parenting, social cues with your pup, and yes, even diving into dog poop! Get ready for insights and relatable tales from the realm of responsible pet...
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Interview with Dr Conor Brady
Please note that this podcast has a language warning. In this bonus episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning sits down with the popular Dog Nutritionist, Writer, Research, Speaker and Consult on all things canine nutrition and health, Conor Brady. This conversation goes beyond just raw feeding...
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Organ Health and Chronic Conditions in Pets
In this episode of Paws and Listen, Manno chats with Veterinarian Dr Nicole Rous about chronic conditions in pets and their organ health. They talk about the importance of diet and how easily organs, such as kidneys, pancreas, and liver, can be influenced by diet quality. This episode also…
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Aromatherapy for Pets
It is a common concern among pet owners if essential oils and diffusers are safe to use around pets. In this episode of Paws and Listen, we have Johnny Manning and Dr Nicole Rous clear up some of the controversies around essential oils, how to safely use them and provide some practical tips to…
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Raising happy, healthy puppies with Lara Shannon
In this episode of Paws and Listen, we discuss all things puppies with dog trainer/behaviourist and host of the hit TV Show, Pooches at Play, Lara Shannon. Johnny Manning and Lara discuss everything you need to know about raising a happy, healthy puppy to fit right in with your family and...
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Healthy Weight for Pets
This episode of Paws and Listen discusses the important topic of healthy weight for pets. John Manning chats with Dr Nicole Rous about body condition scores for pets, how to help dogs and cats lose weight, and the impacts of obesity in pets. This episode provides advice on dog weight loss food,...
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Vet Advice on Caring for Cats
In this episode of Paws and Listen, we have one for the cat lovers. Johnny Manning and Dr Nicole Rous discuss cat care tips for beginners and Dr Nicole shares her advice on cats as an integrative veterinarian. Dr Nicole covers many important cat health issues and gives her holistic approach to...
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Basics of Raw Feeding for Dogs
This episode of Paws and Listen is the beginner's guide to raw food for dogs. John Manning chats with Chris Essex, Big Dog Pet Foods' founder and managing director who has been manufacturing raw food for pets since 2000. This episode provides a great introduction to raw food and its benefits, as...
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Good bugs, bad bugs and the canine microbiome
In this episode of the best dog podcast "Paws and Listen," Johnny Manning has his mind blown by Big Dog founder and managing director, Chris Essex, and probiotic specialist, Allan Hain. These guys discuss the topic of probiotics for dogs explaining the importance of a healthy microbiome, how…
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The Big Dog Pet Foods Origin Story with Chris Essex
In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning sits down for a chat with the founder and managing director of Big Dog Pet Foods, Chris Essex. This discussion documents the beginning of 'Big Dog', why Chris started a raw pet food company back in 2000, his work with Dr Ian Billinghurst, and how...
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Incredible Canine Companions: Hear From The Smart Pups Team on Paws and Listen
In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny sits down with some of the team from Smart Pups Assistance Dogs to talk about the life-changing work that they do. This charity aims to enrich the lives of children with special needs by providing them with highly trained canine companions that improve...
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CBD for Pets
In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny and Dr Nicole Rous take a deep dive into medical cannabis for pets and discuss the latest research about the benefits of CBD. Dr Nicole is an integrative vet with a passion for natural treatment options for pets. She shares the latest research and her…
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Knowing when to say goodbye and grieving your pet
In this episode, John chats with holistic veterinarian, Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte "the healing vet", about the delicate topic of knowing when and how to say goodbye to your pet, and the importance of grieving these special family members. It can be a sensitive subject to discuss, but John and Dr...
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Vet acceptance of raw feeding with Dr Nicole Rous
In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny has a frank discussion with Dr Nicole Rous about nutrition and trends in the veterinary industry. Dr Nicole's honest and open style gives insight into the life of a vet, the history of their role and responsibility with pets, and how she’s furthered her...
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Dental Health with Bell & Bone’s Arianne Sackville - Big Dog Pet Foods
In the latest episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny Manning chats with Arianne Sackville, the founder and owner of Bell & Bone, the creators of outcome-based dog treats and dental sticks formulated for specific canine needs. Arianne is passionate about dental care for pets, sharing some surprising…
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Canine nutrition, gut health and behaviour with Narelle Cooke - Big Dog Pet Foods
In this episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny chats with canine nutritionist and the owner and founder of Canine Ceuticals, Narelle Cooke, about the fundamentals of canine nutrition and the role it plays in our dogs’ overall health. This discussion explores how diet impact our pets’ immune systems and...
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Pet Food Industry with John Manning and Brittany The Pet Girl - Big Dog Pet Foods
In the latest episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny chats with dog trainer and canine nutritionist, Brittany The Pet Girl, about the pet food industry and her Transparency Project, which saw her go behind-the-scenes at pet food manufacturing facilities. Brittany is passionate about animal welfare and...
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Separation Anxiety in Pets with John Manning and Lara Shannon - Big Dog Pet Foods
In the latest episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny chats with dog trainer and behaviourist, Lara Shannon about separation anxiety in pets. Lara is bursting with knowledge on this topic with her experience in training and also as a fur-mum to rescue dogs. This heartwarming episode is a must-listen for...
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Understanding DIY pet food with Chris Essex and John Manning - Big Dog Pet Foods
We’re so thrilled to introduce you to Johnny Manning (aka Manno), our new host of Paws & Listen. Johnny is the perfect person to host the Paw & Listen podcast as the proud father of Frank the pug X bulldog and has always been a brand ambassador and advocate for raw feeding. He previously worked...
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Skin Issues in pets with Dr Duncan Houston - Big Dog Pet Foods
When it comes to itchy skin in dogs, sometimes the trigger is obvious and sometimes it isn’t, and when it isn’t it can be so hard to watch your baby suffer while you try all the different remedies on the planet. This Ask-a-Vet episode of Paws & Listen is a must for pet parents of dogs with skin...
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Decoding Pet Food Labels with Clare Kearney - Big Dog Pet Foods
Have you ever tried to make sense of the too-good-to-be-true claims on a bag of dog food? Not sure how much meat is actually in your cat’s food? We asked Clare Kearney to use her very sensitive, no-nonsense radar to help pet parents navigate through the confusion of pet food labelling. This…
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Is raw food safe for my pet? - with Philip Smith QA Manager - Big Dog Pet Foods
One of the most common questions we are asked here at Big Dog, is “Is Raw Food Safe For My Pet?”. This is the number one concern of pet parents and vets too, so we thought we’d take some time to interview Phil, our Quality and Assurance Manager to get details about our quality control here at Big...
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Detoxing for Pets with Narelle Cooke and Chris Essex - Big Dog Pet Foods
In our 5th episode we have the privilege of chatting again with Chris Essex, Big Dog's founder and Managing Director, and Canine Nutritionist, Narelle Cooke. We'll chat further about health and nutrition, with a particular focus on Detoxing and what that looks like in our pets. Detox signs and...
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Overvaccination with Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte and Lara Shannon - Big Dog Pet Foods
In our first “ask a Vet’ episode, we have the pleasure of having Lara Shannon, dog trainer, nutritionist, wonderful human and host of the TV Show, Pooches at Play chatting with Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte one of our favourites holistic vets based in Frankston, Victoria. They will be discussing how...
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Good Health starts in the Gut with Narelle Cooke and Chris Essex - Big Dog Pet Foods
In our third episode we have the absolute pleasure to discuss Gut Health with Narelle Cooke, clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist for both people and pets, and Chris Essex, founder and managing director for Big Dog Pet Foods. If you want to understand more about prebiotics, probiotics...
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A podcast series brought to you by Big Dog Pet Foods, the leading pet nutrition provider in Australia, with over 20 years’ experience in the pet industry. Hosted by various members of our Big Dog team, we bring you interviews and deep dives into pet nutrition and care, training, and regular ‘Ask a Vet’ segments.
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A podcast series brought to you by Big Dog Pet Foods, the leading pet nutrition provider in Australia, with over 20 years’ experience in the pet industry. Hosted by various members of our Big Dog team, we bring you interviews and deep dives into pet nutrition and care, training, and regular ‘Ask a...
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