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The Alternative Dog Moms

Kimberly Gauthier (Keep the Tail Wagging) and Erin Scott (Believe in Dog)

Two content creators chatting about what"s happening in the fresh food community and pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier of the blog Keep the Tail Wagging joins Erin Scott of the podcast Believe in Dog each week to share their thoughts on what"s happening on social media and in the news. Join us each week to hear our thoughts and share your own.

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All Episodes

65:06

Raw Feeding without a Spreadsheet, Root Causes of...

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2026/02/23

Send a text In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, holistic veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson, President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society, the voice behind @HolisticVetUK, and co-host of the Raw Pet Medics podcast, joins us to talk about why nutrition is often the missing link in canine health. Dr. Nick shares his journey from conventional practice to holistic veterinary medicine and explains why nutrition is frequently overlooked as a root cause of chronic disease in dogs. We discuss...

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76:00

Hot Topics: Kibble Contamination, Homemade Dog Food...

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2026/02/09

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Dog Mom Winter, kibble contamination concerns, and why many homemade dog food recipes online are nutritionally deficient. We also break down a fascinating study on bloat (GDV) and the markers researchers are investigating, unpack heated online debates about medicinal mushrooms for dogs, and explain how to critically examine pet nutrition studies—without fear or fluff. We wrap things up with a little TV talk to keep it fun. Chapters: Dog Mom Winter ...

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66:30

From Zookeeper to PhD Animal Nutritionist: Dr....

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2026/01/31

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Francis Cabana to talk pet nutrition myths, unbalanced homemade recipes online, microbiome health, probiotics, and what it’s really like working in the pet food industry. We also cover whether dogs are true carnivores, zoo kibble, affordable ways to improve your dog’s bowl, and how to confidently choose evidence-based nutrition over internet noise. Timestamps: 0:56 – Dr. Francis’s origin story: from zookeeper to PhD animal nutritionist 8:0...

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55:02

Hot Topics: Raw Feeding Criticism, Carbs for Dogs,...

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2026/01/20

Send us a text In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, Kimberly responds to unexpected criticism of raw feeding and tackles a common question: if cows and horses eat carbs, should dogs too? We also share a helpful listener resource, discuss herbs that may help reduce histamines in bone broth, and give behind-the-scenes updates, including Kimberly and Zoey joining a Jope product study and testing a new product for anxious dogs. Plus, Daisy Girl’s playday, a blood test Erin is geek...

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84:51

Hot Topics: New Year, Rising Vet Costs, Vaccine...

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2026/01/12

Send us a text In this episode, Erin and Kimberly catch up on life, dogs, and the pet industry — starting with Erin’s big news and why activated charcoal is always on hand. Kimberly shares updates from home, including more human cooking, Buffy’s recent vet visit, and navigating the lepto vaccine conversation. They break down a confusing article on rising veterinary costs, reflect on lessons learned in 2025, and talk New Year’s Eve plans. The conversation then turns to growing concerns about t...

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55:16

Canine Enrichment Explained: Meeting Your Dog’s...

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2025/12/17

Send us a text Many pet parents focus on diet, exercise, and supplements to support their dogs’ health—but physical care is only part of the picture. In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, we sit down with dog trainer and educator Tori Mistick to explore the critical role of canine enrichment and engagement in raising emotionally balanced, fulfilled dogs. This conversation helps dog parents understand why unmet mental and emotional needs often show up as “behavior problems,” and...

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64:16

REPLAY: How to Support Your Dog Naturally: Insights...

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2025/12/09

Send us a text In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, Erin and Kimberly sit down with Dr. Steve Marsden — renowned holistic veterinarian and founder of Gold Standard Herbs — to talk about what it really means to raise dogs naturally. Dr. Marsden blends Eastern and Western veterinary medicine, and his integrative approach has helped countless dogs thrive through herbs, nutrition, and a deeper understanding of how the body heals. We dive into how herbs can support digestion, immunity, inf...

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74:55

Dog Mom Friendsgiving: Wine, Laughter &...

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2025/12/03

Send us a text It’s our annual Thanksgiving Happy Hour on The Alternative Dog Moms! Erin and Kimberly pour a glass (or two) of Mamamango wine and go completely off-script — as friends do. Once a year, we put structure aside and let the conversation wander wherever our dog-mom brains take it. This episode is full of laughs, real talk, and those “wait… how did we get here?” moments that only happen with your closest friends. And honestly? That’s the magic. It’s also wild to think that we’re wra...

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66:43

What Ayurveda Reveals About Your Dog: Doshas, Energy...

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2025/11/29

Send us a text In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms, Erin and Kimberly explore the world of Ayurveda for dogs with Amanda Ree, founder of Sama Dog. Amanda introduces us to the Ayurvedic approach to understanding a dog’s unique personality, energy patterns, and overall wellness — and why this ancient system can be such a powerful tool for modern dog parents. Before the interview, we took Sama Dog’s canine Ayurveda test with our own pups. In the episode, we share our results, what surpri...

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56:41

Discussing the Benefits of Glutothione with Sean of...

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2025/11/17

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Sean Zyer, founder of Earth Buddy Pet returns (0:55)Why do our dogs need to detox? (3:39)The difference between Earth Buddy's 2 different glutathione products - and when to use each (8:13)Understanding why liposomal glutathione is an id...

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75:32

REPLAY: Peter Ciancarelli, Canine Cancer, and Lessons...

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2025/11/11

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott is the host of the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Peter's background and how his dog, Allie, changed his life (1:42)Keeping the Allie's Crew Facebook Group a positive place for pet parents and some of the negative experiences in other Facebook Groups (2:38)Some of the health ...

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64:40

Woof Creek Turned a Pandemic Slowdown into an...

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2025/11/04

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Woof Creek's origin story and mission (0:55)Kimberly's evolving thoughts on using a base mix and Woof Creek's emphasis on sourcing clean ingredients (19:58)The benefits of staying a small business (24:22) Thoughtful details about W...

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66:50

Discussing Functional Mushrooms and Senior Dogs with...

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2025/10/28

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Carter's pet industry origin story (0:55)Relationships with "conventional" medicine practitioners (3:19)About the participants and design of the Senior Dog Study (8:57)Results of the Senior Dog Study (20:04)Ingredients and dosing of Myc...

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62:10

Hot Topics: 2025 Feed Real Summit Recap

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2025/10/23

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: No chapters on this one as it's 100% Feed RealLINKS DISCUSSED: Zotero: your personal research assistantDr. Odette Suter does muscle testing on Dr. Conor BradyFeed Real 2026! SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastInstagram.c...

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51:16

Hot Topics: Using Animal Diet Formuator Software to...

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2025/10/14

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Kimberly's & Erin's volunteer work in the animal welfare world (0:56)A social media video created to be funny raises red flags (4:13)Times & places for conventional medicine approaches to health issues (11:34)Using Animal ...

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106:37

REPLAY: Ruby Balaram of Real Dog Box and the Feed...

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2025/09/30

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Kimberly's experience with the Real Dog Food Nutrition Course for Pet Parents (1:08)The origin story of Real Dog Box (8:04)How Real Dog Box sources its products and how to add variety to your dog's diet (16:38)The Secret Shop (23:20)Organiz...

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66:12

Hot Topics: Our Trust Issues with the Pet Industry

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2025/09/25

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Neno's diet is deficient! What Kimberly learned from running Neno's diet through Animal Diet Formulator (0:55)A reporter from The Wall Street Journal will be attending the Feed Real Summit (and we hope the journalism will be bet...

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74:58

Hot Topics: 2025 AHVMA Recap, Dog Aging Project...

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2025/09/15

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Erin's back from AHVMA (0:55)Using mushrooms for hemangiosarcoma (15:38)More. AHVMA debrief (21:07)Updates on Erin's and Kimberly's dogs and Kimberly is preparing for Feed Real (25:30)Last thoughts about AHVMA, first thoughts about th...

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86:09

REPLAY: The Benefits of Solutions Pet Products and...

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2025/09/09

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Raw Feeder Life, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Chelsea Kent's origin story (1:14)Solutions fast turnaround (7:29)Importance of sourcing/regenerative farming (12:40)Why don't the jiggles jiggle? (15:38)Solutions' herbal blend products (18:00)What is DogH (and how do you say it?)? ...

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76:49

Hot Topics: Fleas, Super Zoo FOMO, and "New" Theory...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry. Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast. CHAPTERS: Catching up with Kimberly & Erin (0:55);Fleas! (7:16);Favorite moments from our recent guests (14:45);Do we have SuperZoo FOMO? (27:02);Products we're excited about; guess who is sponsoring a fresh food summit (43:49)Amy Renz's wrot...

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