Hot Topics: Kibble Contamination, Homemade Dog Food Risks, and Bloat: What the Research Really Says

Hot Topics: Kibble Contamination, Homemade Dog Food Risks, and Bloat: What the Research Really Says

February 9, 2026 · 1h 16m · Season 4 · Episode 172

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The episode discusses kibble contamination, risks of homemade dog food, and research on bloat in dogs.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into Dog Mom Winter, kibble contamination concerns, and why many homemade dog food recipes online are nutritionally deficient. We also break down a fascinating study on bloat (GDV) and the markers researchers are investigating, unpack heated online debates about medicinal mushrooms for dogs, and explain how to critically examine pet nutrition studies—without fear or fluff. We wrap things up with a little TV talk to keep it fun. Chapters: Dog Mom Winte...

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