Paws and Listen Podcast

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) chats with Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte, one of our favourite holistic vets (also known as the 'healing vet') about cancer in pets. This is a hard but important topic and definitely pulls on the heartstrings. This episode covers: how to deal with cancer in pets and how to prevent it. Read Dr. Edward's article on Supporting Pets with Cancer: Prevention & Treatments here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/supporting-dogs-with-cancer Want to contact Dr. Edward? You can here: https://www.thehealingvet.com/ Thinking of switching your dog or cat to a raw food diet? Check out Big Dog Pet Foods range here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/raw-food-for-dogs Produced by Camilla Falkowski Edited by Daisy MacHunter

In this short and sweet episode, Dr. Nicole answers our audience's burning, raw feeding questions for pets. If you have a raw feeding question you'd like answered in the next 'Ask us Raw Feeding Questions' episode, comment on this episode or contact us through our Instagram account at bigdogpetfoods: https://www.instagram.com/bigdogpetfoods/?hl=en For more info on raw feeding for your dogs, check out our education centre here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides Produced by Camilla Falkowski Edited by Daisy MacHunter

Part 2 of Myth Busting around dog nutrition is here! Before you listen to this episode, make sure you listen to Part 1 of Myth Busting around dog nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Rous and Johnny Manning (Manno) continue to debunk the next 5 most common myths around dog nutrition. For more info on raw feeding for your dogs, check out our education centre here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides Produced and edited by Camilla Falkowski

For far too long, misinformation has been circulating the internet and pet parents have become so confused about what to believe, that they have become scared to feed their pets real food. How crazy is that? In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Johnny Manning (Manno) aim to debunk the most common myths around dog nutrition. Sit back and enjoy this first part series as you go on a wild ride of unravelling myths with scientific truths. For more info on raw feeding for your dogs, check out our education centre here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides Produced and edited by Camilla Falkowski

Brittany the Pet Girl is back with Johnny Manning, but this time she dives into the world of weight management and weight loss for pets and how you can support them with enrichment toys. Brittany the Pet Girl is the company trainer and veterinary Business Development Manager for KONG and will inspire you to enrich your pet's life in more ways than one Read KONG's article here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/enrichment-for-weight-management-in-dogs For Big Dog Pet Foods recipes, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/products If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy Produced and edited by Camilla Falkowski

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) chats with Veterinarian Dr Nicole Rous about cognitive decline in pets. They explore how cognitive decline can impact your relationship with your pet, how to identify it and some preventative measurements you can take. Tune in to learn how you can help your furry friends stay sharp and happy as they age. Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Evaluation Tool: https://www.purinainstitute.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/DISHAA-Assessment-Tool.pdf More about Cognitive Dysfunction in cats and dogs: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/neurology/management-of-dogs-and-cats-with-cognitive-dysfunction/ The link from gut: https://www.sciencealert.com/in-a-huge-first-scientists-transfer-alzheimers-to-healthy-young-animals?fbclid=IwAR2Vwn9J27YeJHiPbof2GaYPQ9VQGjVWhMZdHhmfb19GoibsdVJP0_c6lBs Produced and edited by Camilla Falkowski

Join Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) on another exciting episode of Paws and Listen! This time, he's joined by Brittany the Pet Girl to unpack pet parenting, social cues with your pup, and yes, even diving into dog poop! Get ready for insights and relatable tales from the realm of responsible pet ownership. It's a must-listen for every pet parent out there! Britt the Pet Girl socials: https://www.facebook.com/iamthepetgirl/ https://www.instagram.com/iamthepetgirl/ For Big Dog Pet Foods recipes, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/products If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

Please note that this podcast has a language warning. In this bonus episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning sits down with the popular Dog Nutritionist, Writer, Research, Speaker and Consult on all things canine nutrition and health, Conor Brady. This conversation goes beyond just raw feeding for dogs, join Johnny and Conor as they delve into Conor's life story, exploring the pivotal moments that shaped his perspective on canine nutrition and more. From personal anecdotes to the challenges he faced along the way, Conor Brady opens up about the passion that fuels his commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of our furry friends. Check out Conor Brady's website, Dog's First: https://www.dogsfirst.ie/about-dr-conor-brady/ Ask Brady anything about Canine Nutrition! https://www.drconorbrady.com/ If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Manno chats with Veterinarian Dr Nicole Rous about chronic conditions in pets and their organ health. They talk about the importance of diet and how easily organs, such as kidneys, pancreas, and liver, can be influenced by diet quality. This episode also provides practical measures to improve the health of these organs. Guide on how to treat kidney disease in pets, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/how-to-treat-kidney-disease-in-pet For Big Dog Pet Foods recipes, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/products If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

It is a common concern among pet owners if essential oils and diffusers are safe to use around pets. In this episode of Paws and Listen, we have Johnny Manning and Dr Nicole Rous clear up some of the controversies around essential oils, how to safely use them and provide some practical tips to help you feel confident using them around your fur babies. Shy Tiger’s essential oils for pets (Dr Nicole’s brand): https://shytiger.com.au/collections/emotional-care Shy Tiger’s Guides on Essential Oils for pets: https://shytiger.com.au/blogs/vet-advice Shy Tiger’s Instagram: shytigerhealth, Dr Nicole’s Instagram: drnicolerous Dr Nicoles TikTok: @drnicolerous.vet Shy Tiger’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shytigerhealth Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

In this episode of Paws and Listen, we discuss all things puppies with dog trainer/behaviourist and host of the hit TV Show, Pooches at Play, Lara Shannon. Johnny Manning and Lara discuss everything you need to know about raising a happy, healthy puppy to fit right in with your family and lifestyle. Lara is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to raising a dog and discusses everything from puppy nutrition, obedience training, socialising and overall care for your pet. Not just for the puppies, this one has something for all pet parents keen to understand their dogs better. The complete puppy guide for pet parents: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/did-someone-say-puppy A guide to raw feeding your puppy: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/raw-feeding-your-puppy Independence training: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/independence-training-by-lara-shannon Whole Dog Approach - training, exercise, environment for dogs: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/the-whole-dog-approach Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

This episode of Paws and Listen discusses the important topic of healthy weight for pets. John Manning chats with Dr Nicole Rous about body condition scores for pets, how to help dogs and cats lose weight, and the impacts of obesity in pets. This episode provides advice on dog weight loss food, realistic lifestyle changes and the emotional connection between pets and their humans. To check your pet’s body condition, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/how-to-tell-if-your-pets-weight-is-in-the-healthy-range For Big Dog Pet Foods low fat recipes, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/weight-to-go-low-fat-diets-for-doggos If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

In this episode of Paws and Listen, we have one for the cat lovers. Johnny Manning and Dr Nicole Rous discuss cat care tips for beginners and Dr Nicole shares her advice on cats as an integrative veterinarian. Dr Nicole covers many important cat health issues and gives her holistic approach to providing your cat with everything they need to live a long and happy life with you. Read Dr Nicole's article on cat care here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/vet-advice-on-caring-for-cats Check out the range of fresh food for cats here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/raw-food-for-cats Head here to find the Big Dog range for Cats here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

This episode of Paws and Listen is the beginner's guide to raw food for dogs. John Manning chats with Chris Essex, Big Dog Pet Foods' founder and managing director who has been manufacturing raw food for pets since 2000. This episode provides a great introduction to raw food and its benefits, as well as some case studies and myth busting. If you're new to raw feeding for dogs, check out the Big Dog education section here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/resources If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

In this episode of the best dog podcast "Paws and Listen," Johnny Manning has his mind blown by Big Dog founder and managing director, Chris Essex, and probiotic specialist, Allan Hain. These guys discuss the topic of probiotics for dogs explaining the importance of a healthy microbiome, how we're all made of bugs, the benefits of probiotic supplements for dogs and how they work in our pets' systems. It's a fascinating listen that will ensure you include a probiotic in your pet's life, and we reckon you'll be including one for yourself too. Check out the Big Dog Probiotic range of probiotics for dogs here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/natural-probiotics-for-dogs Or read more about probiotics here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/best-probiotic-for-your-dog Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark Hosted by John Manning

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning sits down for a chat with the founder and managing director of Big Dog Pet Foods, Chris Essex. This discussion documents the beginning of 'Big Dog', why Chris started a raw pet food company back in 2000, his work with Dr Ian Billinghurst, and how he built Big Dog to the much loved Aussie company that it is today. Thanks again for tuning in to the best dog podcast in Australia - your favourite source of information for pet health and wellbeing. Find Big Dog Pet Foods near you https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny sits down with some of the team from Smart Pups Assistance Dogs to talk about the life-changing work that they do. This charity aims to enrich the lives of children with special needs by providing them with highly trained canine companions that improve their physical health and safety, independence, confidence, self-esteem, social interaction, life experience, happiness and wellbeing. These dogs are superheroes and this episode highlights that fact! To make a donation to this incredible organisation visit https://www.smartpups.org.au Sound and editing by Nat Pacheco Produced by Nat Pacheco and Jasmine Clark

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny and Dr Nicole Rous take a deep dive into medical cannabis for pets and discuss the latest research about the benefits of CBD. Dr Nicole is an integrative vet with a passion for natural treatment options for pets. She shares the latest research and her own experiences in clinic with CBD for various conditions in pets including anxiety, cancer and joint issues – plus many more. This episode is a fascinating listen for pet parents. www.bigdogpetfoods.com Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark Please find the paper that Dr Nicole references in this episode here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/aft4rxcmf7ykf3y/CBD%20paper.pdf?dl=0

In this episode, John chats with holistic veterinarian, Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte "the healing vet", about the delicate topic of knowing when and how to say goodbye to your pet, and the importance of grieving these special family members. It can be a sensitive subject to discuss, but John and Dr Edward have a very real and raw conversation about it. This episode does come with a trigger warning, and discusses death and suicide, so please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 if this episode raises any issues for you. Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski Produced by Jasmine Clark

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny has a frank discussion with Dr Nicole Rous about nutrition and trends in the veterinary industry. Dr Nicole's honest and open style gives insight into the life of a vet, the history of their role and responsibility with pets, and how she’s furthered her education and proudly calls herself an Integrative Veterinarian.