#6: Pet Food Panic? Overcome the Overwhelm!

Pets Teach Love with Dr. Whitney Keller

Find the opportunities hidden within all those pet food choices.

If you’ve ever found yourself standing in front of a wall of pet food options at the store, paralyzed by the sheer number of choices, you are definitely not alone. These days, you have to deal with marketing and regulatory language in addition to just trying to find a food that your dog or cat will like.

Through this episode, you will unravel the myth of finding the "perfect" diet and customize your own framework for overcoming the overwhelm of choosing a pet food. If you have any exotic pets, you can find resources for their care in the links below. You don’t need to feel lost in the pet food aisle any more!

Pet food is a big topic! Let me know through email or social media what other pet food questions you have.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:22 - There are how many pet food options available today?
• 01:00 - A (very) brief history of pet food
• 03:03 - The myth of the "perfect" diet
• 06:30 - Applying the Pets Teach Love Overcoming Overwhelm framework to pet food
• 14:13 - Pet food summarized in 3 categories

Don’t miss out on these practical strategies for choosing the right food for your pet.

Additional Resources:

• Pets Teach Love Podcast Episode 2- The Secret to Overcoming Overwhelm
• Reading Pet Food Labels- AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials)
• Nutrition Resources from Tufts- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
• Exotic Pet Care Sheets- Aurora Animal Hospital

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