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🐾 Summary

In this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo explore the sometimes confusing world of cat nutrition. Drawing on Dr. Angie’s extensive experience working for major pet food brands—including Open Farm, Stella & Chewy’s, and I and Love and You—they unpack the pros and cons of raw feeding, kibble, canned food, homecooked and prescription diets.

Listeners will learn how to safely feed raw during the avian influenza era, why HPP (High-Pressure Processing) doesn’t diminish nutrients, and how to balance homemade cat food with resources like Balance.it. The duo also covers common myths about kibble, discusses why Fancy Feast isn’t the enemy, and explores how prescription diets can be beneficial for cats with IBD, kidney disease, or urinary blockages.

Through candid, unscripted conversation, Dr. Angie reminds cat parents that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to feline nutrition—genetics, palatability, and practicality all play a role. Whether your cat eats raw, canned, or kibble, this episode empowers you to make informed choices and find what works best for your feline family.

🐱 Key Takeaways

• Tails of Truth keeps cat care conversations unscripted and authentic.
• Dr. Angie’s pet food industry experience offers rare behind-the-scenes insights into formulation.
• Raw feeding supports high protein and moisture with low carbs.
• Safe raw feeding requires a kill step (like HPP) and balanced nutrition, not grocery store meat.
• Kibble is convenient but too high in carbs for obligate carnivores; it can contribute to obesity, inflammation, and dental disease.
• Canned food (even Fancy Feast!) is often a better option—higher moisture, more protein, fewer carbs.
• Prescription diets are helpful for conditions like IBD, kidney disease, and urinary blockages.
• Homemade and gently cooked diets can work if properly balanced with vitamin/mineral mixes.
• Every cat is different—genetics, texture preferences, and practicality matter more than perfection.
• The goal: Do your best, love your cat, and enjoy life together.

🎙️ Sound Bites

“HPP does not diminish the nutrition in the raw food.” ~ Dr. Angie

“My cat poo doesn’t stink. What an elitist thing to say.” ~ JoJo

“The downside of canned, if we’re going to talk about it, is the lining. That lining has chemicals that we are linking to hyperthyroidism.” ~ Dr. Angie

“Prescription diets are so painful for people who come to our practice.” ~ JoJo

“With cats, it’s only going to get better and better, right? Because they’re decades behind on the research.” ~ JoJo

“Canned is much better than kibble—and almost any type of canned—and this is going to be controversial—but Fancy Feast is not that bad.” ~ Dr. Angie

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In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo discuss the multifaceted issue of accessibility in veterinary medicine. From financial barriers and the emotional weight of hard decisions to the privilege of pet insurance and the evolving role of house calls and telehealth, they explore what it really means to make veterinary care available to everyone. The conversation highlights disparities between urban and rural veterinary care and emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in the veterinary community.

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💡 Key Takeaways

• Financial accessibility is one of the biggest challenges in veterinary care today.
• Shame and guilt often accompany financial decisions around pet treatment.
• Veterinarians can ease that shame through open, compassionate communication.
• Pet insurance remains a privilege many families can’t afford.
• House calls and telehealth are helping make care more accessible.
• Rural areas face longer waitlists and fewer resources for even basic care.
• The veterinary industry must balance compassion with financial sustainability.
• Empathy and respect are essential to every client conversation.
• Accessibility isn’t just financial — it includes emotional, physical, and geographic barriers.
• The future of veterinary care must prioritize inclusivity and understanding for all pet parents.

🗣️ Sound Bites

“It’s hard to not be able to afford treatment. I see it tear people up. The guilt is high.” — Dr. Angie

"Insurance has its own accessibility issues, right? Because to ask someone to pay a monthly amount is actually a privilege — to have any kind of leftover money to spend on pet insurance.” — JoJo

“Veterinary medicine doesn’t have great margins and it’s actually hard to run a clinic and be profitable.” — Dr. Angie

“I could write a book on how many times we’ve been told 'you obviously don’t care about animals if you’re not willing to treat them'.” — JoJo

“People are going to value those relationships more than ever, so it’s important to stay aligned with places where you can have relationships with people and figure it out together.” — Dr. Angie

“I hope my want is that people still feel accepted, people still feel respected, and people feel that they can have the conversations about where they need more support.” — JoJo

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In this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie and veterinary nurse JoJo discuss the essential topic of dog vaccines. They focus on the importance of proper vaccination schedules for puppies, the significance of core vaccines like rabies and distemper/parvo, and the nuances of other vaccines such as Bordetella and Canine Influenza. They emphasize the need for individualized vaccination protocols based on the dog's environment and health status, while also addressing common misconceptions and the evolving nature of vaccine recommedations in veterinary medicine. Dr. Angie shares the truth about early breeder vaccinations, socialization timing, the debate around reduced rabies doses, and why “one size fits all” doesn’t always fit.

🎧 Whether you’re a new puppy parent or an experienced dog guardian, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a practical guide to keeping your pup protected.

🧠 Key Takeaways

• Vaccines given before 8 weeks often don’t count due to maternal antibodies.
• Parvo and distemper are critical puppy vaccines.
• The Leptospirosis vaccine varies by region; discuss with your local vet.
• Modern Lepto vaccines are much safer than they used to be but still short-lived.
• Rabies vaccine timing should reflect the dog’s lifestyle, size, and local risk.
• Small dogs shouldn’t automatically get smaller vaccine doses.
• Bordetella and canine influenza vaccines help reduce spread in group settings.
• Vaccination schedules should be individualized — not “one size fits all.”

💬 Sound Bites

"This isn’t big pharma — it’s about ethics and what’s acceptable when testing vaccines.” — Dr. Angie

"Vaccines before eight weeks are actually null and void.” — Dr. Angie

“I think rattlesnake training would probably be a better option.” — JoJo

“Basically when your dog gets parvovirus, they slough their entire intestines. Talk about leaky gut — it’s the epitome of gut damage.” — Dr. Angie

“It’s so reasonable that people ask, ‘Why does my two-pound Chihuahua get the same dose as a Great Dane?’ But it just doesn’t work that way.” — Dr. Angie

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