About this episode

Caroline Griffith discusses essential insights on dog nutrition and how to make informed choices for your pet's diet.

Sound note: we did have some technical issues in the first 14 minutes of this episode, but they get much better after, so please bear with us! In this episode of The Yappy Hour, Nathan is joined by Caroline Griffith — canine nutrition consultant, founder of the Canine Holistic Science Academy, and the driving force behind the Natural Dog Expo. With over 25 years of experience in natural dog care, Caroline cuts through the noise around dog nutrition with calm, evidence-backed clarity. Whether you're feeding raw, kibble, or somewhere in between, this conversation will leave you feeling more informed, more confident, and genuinely inspired to look more closely at what's going into your dog's bowl. What you'll learn in this episode: ✅ Why "complete and balanced" on a pet food label doesn't mean what most of us think it means ✅ How fresh and raw diets support your dog's gut, hydration, and ability to regulate their own health ✅ What to actually look for (and avoid) when choosing a commercial dog food ✅ The surprising link between nutrition, gut health, and your dog's behaviour and reactivity ✅ Why the DCM/grain-free scare has been largely debunked — and why vets may not know yet ✅ How…

People in this episode

Host: Nathan

Guest: Caroline Griffith

Topics covered

• dog nutrition
• canine health
• raw feeding
• commercial dog food
• gut health
• pet care

Keywords

• dog nutrition
• raw feeding
• commercial dog food
• gut health
• pet care
• DCM
• grain-free diet

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canine Holistic Science Academy, Natural Dog Expo

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