Could giving your dog a break from food actually support their health and wellbeing? Or is fasting something that should be approached with caution? In this episode, we take a deeper look at fasting for dogs from a holistic perspective and explore why some holistic practitioners consider strategic fasting or periods between meals an important part of canine wellness. We discuss: 🐾 What fasting means for dogs 🐾 Why dogs benefit from periods without food 🐾 Fasting, digestion, and the canine ...

What if the hardest part of taking a holistic approach to your animal isn’t changing their food, environment, or lifestyle—but learning to be patient while their body heals? In this episode of Crunchy Carnivore, we’re talking about one of the biggest challenges in the holistic animal journey that often gets overlooked: patience. When you move toward a more natural, species-appropriate approach to animal care, it’s easy to expect immediate results. You change the diet. You remove potential s...

In this episode of the Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we sit down with renowned integrative veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel for a fascinating conversation about taking a more holistic approach to animal health. Dr. Siegel shares her perspective on looking beyond symptoms and exploring the root causes of disease, while discussing the wide range of modalities she uses in her integrative veterinary practice. From nutrition and lifestyle to holistic and complementary approaches, this conversation ex...

Discover the fascinating world of CBD oil and medicinal mushrooms for dogs in this in-depth conversation with Angela Ardolino, founder of CBD Dog Health and MycoDog. In this episode, Angela shares her experience working with natural wellness solutions for dogs and explains how CBD for dogs, functional mushrooms, and holistic pet care support canine wellness. We explore the science, practical considerations, and growing interest around using hemp-derived CBD and medicinal mushrooms as part of...

Are antibiotics creating a bigger problem for our pets? In this episode, we take a closer look at antibiotic resistance in dogs and cats through a holistic pet health perspective. Antibiotics can be lifesaving when appropriately prescribed—but repeated or unnecessary use may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, making certain infections harder to treat. So what can pet parents do to support their animals while also using antibiotics responsibly? In this conversation, we explore: 🐾 What ...

What if the real question isn’t “How do I make the symptoms stop?” but “Why is my dog reacting this way?” In this episode, we take a deeper, holistic look at dog allergies and explore that it's not as simple as diagnosis = drugs/avoidance. Instead of simply treating the symptoms, we’re asking a bigger question: What could be contributing to your dog’s allergic response in the first place? 🐾 In this episode, we explore: • How the diagnosis of "allergies" is very misleading • Environmental a...

As a holistic veterinarian, Dr. Levy has seen firsthand that the true cost of rescuing a dog extends far beyond the adoption fee. Rescue dogs often arrive with unique physical, emotional, behavioral, and nutritional needs that require patience, commitment, and a whole-body approach to healing. In this video, we'll explore the real financial, emotional, and health costs of adopting a rescue dog, along with practical ways to help them thrive naturally. You'll learn: 🐾 The hidden medical costs...

When it comes to caring for our animals, many people are told to "follow the science." But what does that really mean? In this video, we explore why scientific studies can be a helpful tool—but also, not all studies are created equal. Study design, funding, sample size, statistical significance, and real-world application all matter. We'll explain why it's important to evaluate research critically instead of accepting every published conclusion at face value. You'll learn: 🔶 Why scientific...

Dog obesity is reaching epidemic levels, with overweight dogs facing increased risk of diabetes, joint problems, inflammation, heart disease, and shorter lifespans. In this video, we explore the real causes behind canine obesity, why traditional feeding advice may be failing, and how a holistic approach to dog weight loss, natural dog nutrition, raw feeding, fresh food diets, and metabolic health can help your dog thrive. If you’ve been searching for answers about overweight dogs, healthy dog...

What happens when over 50 years of dog training experience meets a holistic, whole-body approach to canine wellness? In this episode of "The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast", we sit down with Minnesota-based trainer Katie of Katie’s K9 to explore how decades of hands-on experience have shaped her grounded, no-nonsense philosophy on training—and ultimately led her to embrace and educate others on more holistic practices for dogs. Katie has seen it all. From old-school training methods to today’s m...