Our very special guest this episode is a leader and luminary in the forwarding of our understanding of animal nutrition. Dr Richard Patton has spent 40 years as an animal nutritionist, worked in 28 countries and formulated diets for nearly every kind of animal. Patton has consulted for agriculture enterprises, zoos, foreign governments, Fortune 500 companies, local and regional feed mills and pet food companies. He has been an adjunct professor at Penn State for 15 years, he has 25 scientific publications, two patents, and is the author of “Ruined by excess perfected by lack (the paradox of pet nutrition)”.  Join us as we get into the science behind your pets best diet options for a longer, happier, healthier life.  The Q&A Prize winner is: Susie Shadley Visit: https://hemopet.org/nutriscan/ for $25 off, just mention the Spawdcast! Congrats! Visit our Facebook page The Spaw Because They’re Worth It to get your free month supply of Vital Essentials for your pets. And for anyone else looking to try out Vital Essentials, just visit our online store to browse. If you’d like to ask a question during our Q&A segment for an opportunity to be featured on the show and win a prize for your pet you can reach us on our facebook page The Spaw Because They’re Worth It. Also visit the website for more information about The Spaw or if you’re in the Orange County area and your pet needs a little extra love www.ahhthespaw.com *If you would like to have a consultation with one of our pet life coaches (our hosts Carrie Hyde or Brittney Whiteford) you can call The Spaw directly 714-669-9074. Proceeds go towards helping The Organic Paw podcast stay in production! *If you know someone who is looking for more information and alternative answers for their pets health be sure to share this podcast with them. We love hearing what you think, so please rate and review us on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!