Exploring Cat and Dog Nutrition

In this second installment of our deep dive into the pet food industry, we explore the often-misleading world of pet food labeling—a topic that will likely surprise and even shock many pet parents. Understanding the regulations behind these labels is crucial for deciphering what they truly mean for the quality and contents of the food you choose to nourish your cat or dog. Don’t forget to check out the episode notes for valuable resources and key takeaways!

In this two-part series, we dive into the history and evolution of the pet food industry, uncovering how two powerful corporations came to control over 90% of the market. This level of consolidation has left many pet parents feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about making the best nutritional choices for their cats and dogs. Join us as we unravel the industry's complexities, explore its origins, and empower you with insights to confidently nourish your furry family members.

There are many myths surrounding the biology or Cats and Dogs. Cats and Dogs are classified by biology and zoology as carnivores but yet is commonly believed that cats and dogs are more like human omnivores and can or should eat a lot of carbohydrates. The scientific taxonomy of animal identification classifies both cats and dogs as carnivores. That means that meat is the primary food source for cat and dogs.

ABOUT YOUR HOST SEAN B. JONESEpisode one is a brief/concise summary and background of our host and pet parent Sean B. Jones and his approach to exploring cat and dog nutrition. Sean begins to discuss how pet parents have a significant role in the wellness and medical care of their cats and dogs.

Deciding what to feed your cat or dog isn’t easy and the information available can be contradictory and overwhelming. The first season of The Exploring Cat and Dog Nutrition Podcast is recorded at the Whats In The Bowl Studios and focuses simplifying and understanding the myths and actual truth about the pet food industry, common food related health problems and different nutritional strategies to combat issues, like sensitive stomachs, allergies, tooth decay, liver, kidney and pancreatic disease, cancer and many other food and nutrition related health conditions. The Exploring Cat Dog Nutrition Podcast is based on a lecture series and soon to be released book by the same title authored by Sean B. Jones.Season one episodes focus on understanding the myths and actual truth about the pet food industry, common food related health problems and different nutritional strategies to combat issues, like sensitive stomachs, allergies, tooth decay, liver, kidney and pancreatic disease, cancer and many other food and nutrition related health conditions. We will explore the actual nutritional requirements of cats and dogs and how to identify good quality foods.At the end of the first season, we will get you ready for future seasons of Exploring Cat and Dog Nutrition as we dive deeper into the pet food industry with interviews with owners of some of the most innovative and respected pet food companies, integrated veterinarians, leading researchers in pet nutrition, and most importantly we will always include pet parents and put your questions and experiences in the forefront of all episodes.