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I receive several emails weekly from people who want to learn how to feed their dogs a raw diet (or improve their dog's current diet), and they're looking for where to start which inspired this list of resources that help me every day.
Content Creators
Industry Leaders to Follow
- Rodney Habib
- Susan Thixton of The Truth About Pet Food
- William (Billy) Hoekman of Answers Pet Food
- Krista Powell of Vibrant K9
- Thomas Sandberg of Long Living Pets Research Projects
- Rita Hogan of Canine Herbalist
- Emma Rutherford of Natural Canine Kitchen
- Lorin Grow of Furry Face
- Destiny White of Gypsy's Adventures
- Sacha Packer of The Balanced Canine Sydney
- Gabriele Joy, Canine Ascension
- David Aguis, Accredited Nutritionist
- Jill Vega of The Well Balanced Pet
- Tricia Maguire of BeggaBulls
Veterinarians to Follow
- Dr. Karen Becker
- Dr. Cathy Alinovi
- Dr. Laurie Coger
- Dr. Isla Fishburn, Kachina Canine
- Dr. Judy Morgan
- Dr. Jodie Gruenstern (Essential Oils)
- Dr. Melissa Shelton (Essential Oils)
Bloggers
- Kimberly Gauthier, Keep the Tail Wagging
- Ronnie LeJeune, Perfectly Rawsome
- Amy Marshall, Primal Pooch
- Aimee Jurenka, The Lazy Raw Feeder
- Alicia Boemi, DIY Dog Mom
- Gabriele Joy, Canine Ascension
- Nikki White, Pups and People
- Stephanie Seger, Big Dog Mom
- Trish Woodier, Baby Steps to Healthier Pets
Cat Bloggers
- Jae Kennedy and Adrienne LeFebvre, The Two Crazy Cat Ladies
- Tracy Stillman, Pawesome Cats
- Tracy Dion, Catcentric.org
Vloggers
- Kimberly Gauthier, Keep the Tail Wagging
- Scott Jay Marshall II, Dog Dad Official/Raw Feeding 101
- Brittany Young, The Pet Girl
- Jae and Adrienne, Two Crazy Cat Ladies
- Rachel Fusaro, Fusaro's Fosters
- Dallas
Wattlin , Local Pet Market (Instagram) - Larry Pruden and Charly Phyllice,
RawStruck
Other Resources About Raw Feeding
- Dogs Naturally Magazine
- Myths About Raw Feeding
- Pack Lunch Raw Nutrient Spreadsheet
- Long Living Pets Research Projects
Podcast / Vlogcast
Raw Feeding Facebook Groups
- Raw Feeding 101 – Learn to Feed Raw
- RFU – Raw Feeding University
- Practical Pet Feeding and Wellness
- The Raw Feeding Community (I'm not a member of this group)
- United We Raw – Raw Feeding Disaster Relief Network
Books About Raw Feeding
- A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs
- Dr. Becker's Real Food For Healthy Dogs and Cats: Simple Homemade Food
- Raw and Thriving: The Ultimate Guide to Getting (and Keeping!) Your Dog Healthy
- Raw Feeding 101: Beginner's Raw Feeding Guide
- Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet: Healthier Dog Food the ABC. Way
- K9 Kitchen Your Dogs' Diet: The Truth Behind the Hype
- Raw Meaty Bones Promote Health
- Give Your Dog a Bone: The Practical Commonsense Way to Feed Dogs for a Long Healthy Life
- Holistic Guide to Healthy Dogs
- Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats, The Ultimate Diet
Books About Cooking for Dogs
- Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs: Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs
- Home Cooking for Your Dog: 75 Holistic Recipes for a Healthier Dog
- Dinner PAWsible: A Cookbook of Nutritious, Homemade Meals for Cats and Dogs
- Feed Your Best Friend Better: Easy, Nutritious Meals and Treats for Dogs
Books About Pet Health and Nutrition
- The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat
- The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets
- Pet|Tao Free Content Library
Magazines About Pet Health
Pet Nutrition and Health Films
Pet Nutrition and Health Courses
Pet Nutrition and Health Events
- RAWgust – August, this is an online event in the closed Facebook Holistic Dog Care Group
- Raw and Natural Dog Summit – April 2021, Chicago, Illinois
- National Raw Feeding Week – April 1 – 7, 2020, this is an online event
- Healthy Dog Expo – April 4-5, 2020, Albany, New York
- Seattle Natural Pet Expo – August 1, 2020
Amazing List!!! Just what I am looking for. Thank you!!
Thank you, Barb!
May I suggest a topnotch Veterinarian -Dr. Will Falconer.He is among the best of the best:)
Thanks for asking, Robin. This is a list of the influencers that I follow and have found most helpful in my journey to understanding pet nutrition and health. And I went ahead and added myself because it’s my blog, so why not 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Why don’t you include Cat Lane and The Possible Canine?
Thanks for the recommendation, Jennifer. I’ve heard of Wendy Volhard, but I haven’t read any of her books. I’ll order one on Amazon and check it out. I’m always interested in people who have been feeding raw for decades because I want to know how they handled sourcing, balancing, and the rest. Thanks again!
You should read Wendy Volhard’s books. She was doing this before anyone in the US. A great wealth of knowledge from a person only in it for the dogs. A real miss for your list.
Wow! Great List. I don’t know how I missed this in July.
Such an awesome listing of knowledge! Thank you!
Even as a almost there raw feeder – I’m super excited to check many of these out.
What a wonderful list! I can’t wait to check out all the new names I don’t recognize. Thanks Oprah, I mean Kim.
Wonderful list of resources ! We didn’t know many of them, thank you ! Purrs