Episodes
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to discuss a common issue that many pet owners have when transitioning their dog or cat from processed food onto raw: fussiness.
Published 08/12/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to empower you with the facts you need to know if you have made the decision to feed your dog or cat raw. Most vets have been taught to focus on medicine over nutrition. This is one of the reasons that the magic of raw feeding is often underappreciated in the veterinary industry.
Published 08/05/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to shatter the myth that grain-free dog food causes heart disease. In fact, grain-free dog food has nothing to do whatsoever with heart disease. The simple matter is that your dog is a carnivore and cannot adequately digest grains and related foods.
Published 07/29/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Nick Benger, an expert dog trainer known for his appearance on Amazon's TV series "The Pack". He is also the host of the Dog Talk with Nick Benger Podcast. Nick walks us through his natural training methods.
Published 07/22/21
It’s Bella & Duke’s birthday! In this special episode, Rowan Sanderson sits down with co-founder Tony Ottley to reflect on the company’s road to 30 million meals after just five years! “What keeps us going,” says Tony, “are the stories that we hear from our customers telling us what a difference it has made moving their pets onto Bella & Duke.”
Published 07/15/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to discuss how to identify heatstroke, what are the symptoms, and how to prevent it, and what to do if your dog is currently experiencing it.
Published 07/08/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to discuss the often-overlooked but vital topic of toxic blue-green algae. They define exactly what it is, what to look out for, and how to ensure a safe environment for your dog whilst swimming.
Published 07/01/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to discuss how to prevent your dog from overheating as they explore and play under the hot summer sun.
Published 06/24/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to discuss your pet’s mental health and, specifically, why raw feeding is far more beneficial for your pet and its well-being. Your pet’s well-being is a cornerstone of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare, and healthy feeding plays an active role in this.
Published 06/17/21
Why does my dog eat poo? Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) and Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics to discuss all you need to know about the common Coprophagia, commonly known as eating poo.
Published 06/03/21
Today’s special episode of Mythbusters features a compilation of conversations between Rowan, Brendan, and Mark tackling several common myths around raw!
Published 05/27/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) and Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics to discuss all you need to know about bone broth.
Published 05/20/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke, Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics and member of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) to discuss all you need to know about apple cider vinegar.
Published 05/13/21
This episode we bust the myth that cats can live happily and healthily on ‘specially formulated’ biscuits. Dr Brendan Clarke and Rowan, our Chief Nutritional Officer, go through 3 major reasons why feeding dry cat food, especially biscuits, is suboptimal for your feline friend’s health.
Published 05/06/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke, Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics and President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) to discuss five tips and tricks to getting your cat used to a raw diet. Pet food manufacturers often throw in extra ingredients that Rowan and Brendan refer to as “cat crack”: amino acids or salt that are added to their meals that make what would otherwise taste like mush enticing and addicting once a cat has had a taste.
Published 04/29/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Nick Benger, an expert dog trainer known for his appearance on Amazon's TV series "The Pack". He is also the host of the Dog Talk with Nick Benger Podcast. Nick discusses best practices for dealing with separation anxiety between dog and owner.
Published 04/23/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke, Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics and President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) to discuss when to wean your kitten or cat onto raw.
Published 04/15/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke, Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics and President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) to discuss kidney disease in cats.
Published 04/08/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Nick Benger, an expert dog trainer known for his appearance on Amazon's TV series "The Pack". He is also the host of the Dog Talk with Nick Benger Podcast. Nick discusses best practices for encouraging healthy behaviors from your dog and keeping aggression at bay.
Published 04/01/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke, Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics and President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) to discuss how to transition your cat to raw. As obligate carnivores, cats are more likely to be affected by carbohydrates found in processed foods. If anything, cats benefit more from a raw diet than dogs.
Published 03/25/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke, Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics and President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) to discuss five reasons to feed your cat raw.
Published 03/18/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke, Co-Host of Raw Pet Medics and President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) to discuss Lyme disease in dogs. Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacterium called spirochete, which is carried in the digestive tract of ticks. The ticks regurgitate materials, including this bacteria, into the skin of whatever they are feeding on.
Published 03/11/21
If you dog eat’s grass you may be told they are doing it to supplement their diet with vitamins and minerals. This is a myth, Dr Brendan Clarke explains why.  If you would like to learn more about this topic and whether or not you should worry when your dog exhibits this behaviour, we have a longer, in depth podcast called Why do dogs eat grass?
Published 03/04/21
Rowan Sanderson and Dr. Brendan Clarke dispel the myth that puppies do not need offal or organ meat for the first 24 weeks of their life. This period is, in fact, the most important growth phase of the dog’s life. How could it possibly not benefit from organ meat during this crucial time?
Published 02/25/21
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Conor Brady, Founder and Independent Canine Nutritionist at Dogs First. Fresh off the publication of his book Feeding Dogs Dry Or Raw? The Science Behind The Debate, Dr. Conor answers the question: “Can dogs eat carbohydrates?”
Published 02/11/21