Walk into any pet store and you'll be faced with aisles of options for feeding your pet. In fact, according to IBISWorld, there are currently 899 pet food production businesses in the US alone right now! It's no wonder pet parents struggle to figure out the right foods to feed to their pets. Add to that the confusion brought about by news-media headlines and social-media hype demonizing certain ingredients while touting others as the key to eternal life for your pet, and it can be downright daunting to just figure out what to put in your pet's bowl. In this episode, host Amy Castro interviews Dr. Jeff Grognet, a holistic veterinarian who shares insight into some of the biggest nutrition challenges facing our pets today and what pet parents can do to make good food choices for their pets. They discuss:How nutrition can adversely affect your pet's healthWhy so many cats and dogs are fat, and what pet parents can do about itHow to find and eliminate the not-so-hidden and unnecessary carbs in your pet's dietHow feeding an "ancestral diet" or one that is as close as possible, is key to pet healthHow to address common health problems such as bladder stones Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs and how misinformation about its connections to grain-free foods still persistWhy pet parents really need to educate themselves on pet nutritionAnd more!Dr. Jeff Grognet is a veterinarian based in British Columbia, Canada. He focuses on helping animals live better lives using holistic methods. His focus is nutrition and avoiding chemicals of all types. He has several courses available for pet parents as well as holding educational conferences. Find out more at: www.newearthvet.com .#petadoption #adoptdontshop #dogbreeder #pets #petstagram #petsofinstagram #petsagram #instapets #petshop #pets_of_instagram #cutepets #petscorner #petsofig #picpets #worldofcutepets #pets_perfection #lovepets #exoticpets #petsofinsta #petsgram #delight_pets #friendlypets #showcasing_pets #inspiredbypets #pets_of_our_world #rescuepetsofinstagram #mypets #petsarefamily s #petslover #petnutrition #podcast #petpodcaster #petcare #petfriendly #petlovers #petwellness #servicedog #fakeservicedog #serviceanimal #emotionalsupportanimalCONTACT STARLIGHT PET TALK!Email us at: Amy@StarlightPetTalk.comFollow us on Facebook!Thanks for listening, and hug your pets for us!