Should dogs and cats go vegan? On this episode of the Unfiltered Pet Report, Jessica Arrington and Pam Mills of Purrrfectly Holistic tackle the vegan pet food debate, New World screwworm prevention, and eBeam as a kill step for raw pet food.

Jessica went a little bonkers over the idea of feeding carnivores a vegan diet, so we start there. Then we move through the screwworm headlines, a new study on eBeam in raw food, and a national survey on why pets are so good for us.

What we cover:
• The vegan pet food question: a look at one pet-care app found U.S. users asking about vegan dog diets more than anyone else, and why species-appropriate feeding deserves a second look
• New World screwworm: why paying attention before there’s a problem beats scrambling after, where it’s been found, and what to know if you live in or travel to an affected area
• eBeam as a kill step: what it is, how electron beam technology works, and what a new study on one raw food maker’s products found
• The human-animal bond: the 2026 HABRI survey found 74% of Americans own a pet, and 98% of owners report at least one health benefit

Sources:
Vegan diet inquiries: https://www.petfoodindustry.com/pet-ownership-statistics/article/15837121/us-uk-pet-owners-differ-in-dog-diet-inquiries-us-tops-vegan-interest
USDA screwworm status: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm/current-status/confirmed
eBeam study (Frontiers in Veterinary Science): https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2026.1904850/full
HABRI 2026 survey: https://habri.org/pet-owners-survey/

The Unfiltered Pet Report: pet health news, minus the spin. Hosted by Jessica Arrington of Wild Wellness Pet (wildwellnesspet.com) and Pam Mills of Purrrfectly Holistic.

Unfiltered Pet Report: this week’s pet health news, what it actually means for your dog or cat, and who’s supposed to be checking your pet’s food.
Cat food contaminants. Dogs and nonsense words. A watchdog who says nobody tests the label.

Join Jessica Arrington of Wild Wellness Pet and Pam Mills of Purrrfectly Holistic on this special weekly live broadcast!

Links discussed in today's episode:

Dogs See words as shapes
https://www.sciencealert.com/dogs-seem-to-agree-with-humans-that-bouba-is-round-and-kiki-is-spiky

The Farmers Dog sponsoring vet med (2)
https://www.thefarmersdog.com/digest/the-farmers-dog-is-sponsoring-a-veterinary-nutrition-residency-at-the-university-of-tennessee-heres-why-that-matters/

https://petsplusmag.com/the-farmers-dog-partners-with-university-of-georgia-college-of-veterinary-medicine

The fox guards the henhouse

https://truthaboutpetfood.com/two-issues-in-pet-food-that-are-not-monitored/

Contaminants in cat food

https://www.dvm360.com/view/study-finds-heavy-metals-glyphosate-and-plastic-related-chemicals-in-nearly-all-cat-foods-tested-but-health-risks-remain-unclear

The full report: https://cleanlabelproject.org/wp-content/uploads/clean-label-project-cat-food-study-2026.pdf

the brands CLP tested https://cleanlabelproject.org/cat-food-category-tested-products/

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In this episode of Pet Health Junkies, we sit down with Austin & Kat to talk about one of the hottest (and most confusing) topics in pet wellness: how to use CBD, functional mushrooms, and other botanicals thoughtfully for dogs and cats. With so many products on the market promising calm, immune support, and longevity, it can be hard to know what’s legit, what’s marketing, and what actually fits your individual animal.

We dig into how CBD really works in the endocannabinoid system, why full‑spectrum, well‑formulated products matter, and where mushrooms like reishi, turkey tail, lion’s mane, and cordyceps can support immune health, resilience, and aging. We also explore how smart botanical blends can complement diet and lifestyle changes instead of trying to replace them, and why “more” is not always better when it comes to dosing sensitive pets.

Throughout the conversation, we come back to practical guardrails: how to read labels, questions to ask brands, red flags to avoid, and how to partner with an integrative or open‑minded vet when you’re bringing CBD or mushrooms into your pet’s plan. If you’ve been curious about plant medicine for your animals but don’t want to fall for hype or overwhelm their systems, this episode will help you slow down, zoom out, and use these tools with intention.