Dr. Nick Thompson, a vet with over 25 years advocating for raw food feeding for pets, is the Founding President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society and established the specialist practice, Holistic vet. Passionate about gastroenterology, the microbiome, and responsible medicine, he consults for top raw pet food companies across Europe and shares insights on platforms like YouTube and his beginner's guide to raw feeding. Based in Wiltshire, UK, outside of his veterinary pursuits, Nick enjoys 'barefoot' running and embracing natural diets.

In this interview you'll learn

• Kibble is species-inappropriate.
• Kibble contains toxic substances.
• Kibble creates ill-health.

Dr. Conor Brady spent five years as a guide dog trainer in Ireland and Australia, where he discovered the benefits of raw feeding for dogs. He has since become a full-time writer, speaker, and advocate for natural canine feeding, authoring the #1 rated book on canine nutrition, Feeding Dogs: Dry or Raw? The Science Behind the Debate. Dr. Brady lives in Wicklow, Ireland, with his wife, two daughters, and their determined cocker spaniel, Dudley.

In this interview you'll learn

• Learn why the carbs in your dog's food might be doing more harm than good.
• Discover the surprising truth about fat in your dog's diet that most pet owners don't know.
• Why the protein source in your dog's food could be the key to solving behavioral issues.

Joel Baardseth has been in the pet industry for twenty years, and each year he learns more about the Power of Food to help our four-legged kids live their best lives. He is the Vice President of Sales for an excellent raw food company, Steve's Real Food. He teaches retail staff and the public how to use food to help with common dog and cat ailments.

In this presentation you'll learn

• What happens when heat is added to food.
• The #1 health issue for dogs today.
  
• The power of intracellular moisture.

Nicole Cammack is the founder of the award-winning NorthPoint Pets & Company in Connecticut, USA, with a background in biological sciences, business, and an M.S. in Nutrition. Currently pursuing a PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Canine Nutrition/Metabolomics) at the University of Georgia, Nicole has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and police canine nutrition. Her research focuses on working dog nutrition, raw feeding, and the relationship between diet and disease in both humans and canines.

In this interview you'll learn

• The importance of variety when feeding raw.
• The proven science about reduction in inflammatory Biomarkers.
• The surprising benefits and vibrancy your dog will experience.

Kasie Maxwell Grujcic (Founder/Owner, SFRAW), has worked and lived with animals her entire life. Over the years she has worked as an assistant to a veterinary homeopath, veterinary technician, working student for an A-circuit hunter/jumper stable, trainer for a Hanoverian stable for a rider on the Belgian Olympic Equestrian Team, pet-sitter, wildlife rehabber, and has served as a foster home to many rescued animals with a focus on seniors, hospice, and end of life care.

In this interview you'll learn

• Expected metabolic changes of senior dogs and how raw feeding best supports these changes.
  
• Seniors actually need more (high quality) protein, not less!
  
• Unique benefits provided by raw foods (plus: Raw Superfoods!) that increase vitality and protect against diseases common to senior dogs.

Julie Anne Lee, DCH, RcsHOM, has been the owner and practitioner of some of North America's busiest and long-standing holistic veterinary hospitals and clinics. This includes founding the first licensed strictly holistic veterinary clinic in Canada. She developed and taught a three-year post-graduate program for veterinarians at the College of Animal Homeopathic Medicine and also presented lectures for the American Homeopathic Veterinary Association on homeopathy and functional pathology, the British Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons Association on treating chronic disease, the Canadian Society of Homeopaths on clinical comparisons of the treatment of human to animals, P.E.I Veterinary University on the gut microbiome, and many more over the last 20 years.

In this interview you'll learn

• Navigating raw food and the reintroduction of raw food during and after acute and chronic illness.
  
• Should you be feeding sick animals raw bones?
  
• Extra support for dogs on medications like immune suppressive drugs... things you can do at home.

Dr. Katie Woodley, is the proud owner and holistic veterinarian of The Natural Pet Doctor. Her mission is to ensure that all pet parents have access to herbal medicine, supplementation, and nutritional advice throughout their pet's lifetime that helps them thrive rather than just survive.

In this presentation you'll learn

• Transitioning puppies to a raw food diet.
  
• How to create a balanced raw diet for puppies.
• Recommended raw meaty bones for puppies.

Dr. Judy Morgan has over 37 years of experience as an integrative veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, author, and speaker. Her goal is to change the lives of over ten million pets by educating and empowering pet owners worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, and minimizing the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor quality processed food.

In this interview you'll learn

• While the usual blame is a high-fat meal, or getting into the trash, there are many factors that may play a role in Pancreatitis.
  
• A high level understanding of the 4 TCVM patterns that can lead to pancreatitis.
  
• How to feed a dog with pancreatitis (what they can or can't generally tolerate in their diet).

Kimberly Gauthier, creator of Keep the Tail Wagging, lives in the Pacific Northwest with her four dogs. Her blog focuses on raw feeding, natural dog care, and the joys of being a dog mom. Kimberly shares her knowledge to help other pet parents raise healthier dogs, paying forward the tips and tricks she’s learned over the years.

In this presentation you'll learn

• Focus on the dog in front of you.
  
• Learn to work with your veterinarian, not against.
  
• Strangers on social media don't know your dog or you; don't allow them to derail your journey.

Dr. Ian Billinghurst is a nutritionist, agricultural scientist, veterinary surgeon, acupuncturist and nutritional consultant. He is the author of Give Your Dog a Bone, Grow Your Pups With Bones and The BARF Diet, which discusses the basic principles of canine nutrition using raw, whole and commonly available foods. He conducts clinical and literature research into nutrition, writes and lectures on evolutionary nutrition and produces his own brand of pet foods.

In this presentation you'll learn

• Evolution of the canine dietary genome.
• What the evolution teaches Us about feeding our dogs today.
• Food environments

Dr. Christian Vergara a Veterinarian and President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society is the first veterinarian in Chile to teach about raw food in pets professionally to other colleagues, my work is divided in pet nutrition and study the microbiome.

In this presentation you'll learn

• How the microbiome influences the dog's behavior.
  
• The ability of the gut bacteria to influence behavior in the absence of immune response.
• Understanding the connection between the gut and brain.

Ronny LeJeune is the lead certified canine nutritionist and the owner of Perfectly Rawsome which is the online resource for fresh food diets. She is also a certified professional dog trainer at Optimal Canine where her focus is obedience, sport performance, and fitness training.

In this interview you'll learn

• Food As Fuel – Ingredients/nutrients to support optimal performance.
  
• Antioxidants – Reduce oxidative stress & improve recovery.
  
• Canine Conditioning – The importance of a conditioning program to reach full performance potential.

Paul Raybould is Cofounder & CEO, KetoPet Sanctuary and Visionary Pet Foods

In this interview you'll learn

• Dogs have zero nutritional need for dietary carbohydrates.
  
• Cancer survives on glucose not ketones.
• Intermittent Fasting does for your dog's body what sleep does for the brain.

Rachel Fusaro is a renowned Pet Health Expert and Nutritionist with over 700K dedicated followers. Her platform is a valuable resource, offering actionable health and training tips for pet owners seeking expert advice.

In this interview you'll learn

• Learn how to ensure your homemade meals provide the necessary balance and essential nutrients for your pet's optimal health.
• Find out how treats can serve as a valuable tool for training, enrichment, and adding variety to your pet's diet, all while maintaining a healthy calorie intake.
• Uncover how introducing a diverse range of foods can enhance your pet's nutrition, gut health, and overall well-being.

Julie Anne Lee, DCH, RcsHOM, has been the owner and practitioner of some of North America's busiest and long-standing holistic veterinary hospitals and clinics. This includes founding the first licensed strictly holistic veterinary clinic in Canada. She developed and taught a three-year post-graduate program for veterinarians at the College of Animal Homeopathic Medicine and also presented lectures for the American Homeopathic Veterinary Association on homeopathy and functional pathology, the British Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons Association on treating chronic disease, the Canadian Society of Homeopaths on clinical comparisons of the treatment of human to animals, P.E.I Veterinary University on the gut microbiome, and many more over the last 20 years.

In this interview you'll learn

• Unravel the mystery behind '''coprophagia'' and discover its links to your pet's behavior and nutrition.
• Expose the hidden truth about autolyzed foods and their potential impact on your furry friend's health.
• Uncover the secrets of fermented foods, their role in promoting gut health, and how to safely introduce them to your pet's diet.