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It’s officially Dog Mom Summer, and Kimberly and Erin are catching up on senior dogs, pet food industry news, raw feeding, and the questionable conversations happening online.

They begin with updates on their senior dogs and share encouraging news about KetoPet Naturals’ lawsuit against Hill’s regarding allegations surrounding the canine DCM controversy. Kimberly also recounts a strange interaction with a veterinarian on social media who questioned how she chooses to feed her dogs.

The conversation then turns to Hill’s upcoming therapeutic “fresh food” diet, which will reportedly only be available through veterinary recommendations. Is this simply another option for pet parents, or are corporations and veterinary professionals continuing to shape the narrative around what dogs should eat?

It may be time to pull out the tin foil hats.

Kimberly and Erin also discuss the upcoming Raw Feeding Awards outside the United States, explore what researchers from the Dog Aging Project are learning about the canine microbiome, and wrap up the episode with TV Talk.

CHAPTERS:

• Dog Mom Summer (0:54)
• Senior dog updates (6:17)
• Encouraging news about KetoPet Naturals’ lawsuit against Hill’s regarding DCM claims (11:08)
• Kimberly’s strange social media interaction with a veterinarian (17:47)
• Hill’s launches a veterinary-recommended therapeutic fresh food diet (29:33)
• Tin Foil Hat Time: Who controls the pet food narrative? (31:59)
• Raw Feeding Awards and Dog Aging Project microbiome research (47:58)
• TV Talk (54:14)

LINKS DISCUSSED:

• KetoPet won their appeal! (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/appellate-court-rules-hills-pet-food-lawsuit-will-continue/)
• Royal Canin is launching its first fresh therapeutic diet line for dogs, available only through veterinarians (https://www.dvm360.com/view/royal-canin-launches-first-fresh-therapeutic-diet-line-for-dogs-available-only-through-veterinarians)
• In England, they're hosting Raw Feeding Awards, the R’Awards! (https://dogstodaymagazine.co.uk/2026/07/14/raw-feeding-comes-of-age-as-industrys-first-dedicated-awards-are-announced/)
• New study released about Canine Microbiome from Dog Aging Project (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-73193-y#Abs1)
• Thunder Cat is taking over the internet (https://www.instagram.com/thunderxcat/)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com
• Raw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_Mom

Thanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

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Dr. Kendra Pope shares how integrative veterinary oncology can help pet parents take a proactive approach to canine cancer prevention. Learn about nutrition, at-home health testing, wellness, veterinary costs, and why caring for the whole dog matters.

CHAPTERS:

• Navigating the growing world of at-home test kits with Dr. Kendra Pope (0:55)
• Why wellness is more than physical, and why letting "dogs be dogs" matters (4:54)
• How Dr. Pope navigates oncology care while sometimes challenging "conventional" thinking, such as what to feed dogs (16:59)
• How pet parents can learn from Dr. Pope to take a proACTIVE approach to cancer prevention, the mindset shift needed and how to prioritize your efforts (27:44)
• Integrative care expands the veterinary toolbox beyond "conventional" treatment and why more young veterinarians aren't entering integrative medicine sooner (43:13)
• The growing impact of veterinary costs on cancer treatment decisions (49:10)
• The best part of Dr. Pope's job (56:38)

LINKS DISCUSSED:

• Pet Cancer Risk Quiz - https://prismpets.krtra.com/t/NchL8dYAWUrK
• How to Build a Cancer Resilient Pet Masterclass - https://prismpets.krtra.com/t/kXqbO9hPmQdT
• Pet Cancer Prevention Course (Waitlist) - https://prismpets.krtra.com/t/IXdjgvPkLhZa
• Poppy Phillips with Dr. Pope (https://youtu.be/WQAx3AChAq0?si=WAHUneLXxDpKkoFz)
• Believe in Dog Podcast with Kim Brophey (https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode133)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com
• Raw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_Mom

Thanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

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In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, Kimberly and Erin talk with Dr. Deb Torraca, a pioneer in canine rehabilitation, about helping dogs move better, age more comfortably, and recover from injuries with thoughtful support.

Dr. Deb shares the biggest factors pet parents can control when it comes to their dog’s mobility, including exercise, weight, home setup, and knowing when to respect a dog’s limits. We also dig into CCL tears, whether surgery is always necessary, and what conservative management can look like when guided by the right professional.

This conversation also covers common activities that may increase the risk of orthopedic injuries, subtle behavior and movement changes that may show up before a limp, and the many therapies and tools used in canine rehab. Whether you have a senior dog, an active dog, or a dog recovering from an injury, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you support your dog’s comfort, strength, and quality of life.

CHAPTERS:

• Dr. Deb Torraca is a pioneer in the field of canine rehab (0:54)
• The biggest factors pet parents can control to help their dogs mobility (5:30)
• Supporting your senior dog's mobility while respecting their limits (7:44)
• Does every CCL tear really need surgery? What does "Conservative Management" really look like? (13:06)
• The #1 mistake many well-meaning pet parents make when exercising their dogs, and other factors that contribute to knee injuries (17:23)
• Common activities that may increase your dog's risk of orthopedic injuries (26:41)
• The everyday adjustments we've made to help our senior dogs stay comfortable around the house (30:26)
• The behavior and movement changes that may signal an injury or mobility challenge in our dogs ... before the limp (32:58)
• The wide range of therapies and tools used in canine rehabilitation (40:17)
• Why Dr. Deb says the hardest part of canine rehab often isn't the dog (44:48)
• Breed predispositions, common injuries, and simple ways to reduce your dog's risk of injury (48:35)

WHERE TO FIND DR. TORRACA:

• https://wizardofpaws.net/
• https://www.instagram.com/wizard.of.paws/

WHERE TO FIND A CANINE REHAB PRACTITIONER:

• https://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/find-therapist
• https://www.utvetrehab.com/canine-rehab-ccrp/ccrp-practitioners/
• https://rehabvets.org/

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.com
• Erin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.com
• Raw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLife
• Believe in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_Mom

Thanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.