<p>In this episode of The BK Petcast, we sit down with The Forever Dog Life authors, Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker DVM, to explore why vets recommend kibble and whether they are taught about proper nutrition in veterinary school. We discuss if kibble is bad for dogs, what’s really in kibble, and why some vets push kibble over fresh dog food alternatives. Rodney and Dr. Karen share insights into the best dog food brands, homemade dog food recipes, and their thoughts on healthier options. Plus, we dive into the controversy surrounding the world’s oldest dog, Bobi, and how alleged threats from kibble companies may have influenced the removal of the title from the Guinness World Records.</p> <p>00:00 Highlights <br>00:42 Intro<br>01:08 Evermore Ad<br>02:02 Guest Welcome <br>06:32 How do you start your day? <br>09:38 Rodney’s viral moment<br>14:16 Karen’s viral moment<br>17:26 Failing in content creation<br>23:10 What is the business side of Rodney &amp; Karen like?<br>27:28 What do you disagree on?<br>29:49 Carna 4 Ad<br>31:35 Why do vets advocate for ultra-processed foods?<br>36:47 Meet people where they are<br>39:08 Any new research/advancements that have you excited?<br>43:54 Fear-mongering <br>48:08 The world’s oldest dog controversy<br>59:07 What’s next?<br>1:02:37 Goodbye!</p> <p>Want to ask our guests your questions on our podcast? Join our email community!<br>https://www.thebkpets.com/signup</p> <p>OUR GUIDES:<br>Homemade Dog Food: https://thebkpets.teachable.com/courses/<br>Homemade Cat Food: https://thebkpets.teachable.com/courses/<br>Improve Your Dog's Kibble: https://thebkpets.teachable.com/courses/</p> <p>LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST:<br>YouTube: https://rb.gy/ku65fi<br>Spotify: https://rb.gy/lf9uh0<br>Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/xrvpcb</p> <p>JOIN OUR COMMUNITY:<br>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebkpets/<br>Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebkpets<br>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebkpets<br>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebkpets<br>Twitter: https://www.x.com/thebkpets</p> <p>RESOURCES<br>Our Website: https://www.thebkpets.com<br>Our Dog Faves: https://www.thebkpets.com/our-dog-faves<br>1-on-1 Consultations: https://www.thebkpets.com/pet-support<br>Our Book: https://amzn.to/3XhIOc2</p>

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The Surprising Truth Behind Why Vets Push Kibble (Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker)

SEP 21, 202463 MIN
The BK Petcast by The BK Pets

The Surprising Truth Behind Why Vets Push Kibble (Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker)

SEP 21, 202463 MIN

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<p>In this episode of The BK Petcast, we sit down with The Forever Dog Life authors, Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker DVM, to explore why vets recommend kibble and whether they are taught about proper nutrition in veterinary school. We discuss if kibble is bad for dogs, what’s really in kibble, and why some vets push kibble over fresh dog food alternatives. Rodney and Dr. Karen share insights into the best dog food brands, homemade dog food recipes, and their thoughts on healthier options. Plus, we dive into the controversy surrounding the world’s oldest dog, Bobi, and how alleged threats from kibble companies may have influenced the removal of the title from the Guinness World Records.</p> <p>00:00 Highlights <br>00:42 Intro<br>01:08 Evermore Ad<br>02:02 Guest Welcome <br>06:32 How do you start your day? <br>09:38 Rodney’s viral moment<br>14:16 Karen’s viral moment<br>17:26 Failing in content creation<br>23:10 What is the business side of Rodney &amp; Karen like?<br>27:28 What do you disagree on?<br>29:49 Carna 4 Ad<br>31:35 Why do vets advocate for ultra-processed foods?<br>36:47 Meet people where they are<br>39:08 Any new research/advancements that have you excited?<br>43:54 Fear-mongering <br>48:08 The world’s oldest dog controversy<br>59:07 What’s next?<br>1:02:37 Goodbye!</p> <p>Want to ask our guests your questions on our podcast? Join our email community!<br>https://www.thebkpets.com/signup</p> <p>OUR GUIDES:<br>Homemade Dog Food: https://thebkpets.teachable.com/courses/<br>Homemade Cat Food: https://thebkpets.teachable.com/courses/<br>Improve Your Dog's Kibble: https://thebkpets.teachable.com/courses/</p> <p>LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST:<br>YouTube: https://rb.gy/ku65fi<br>Spotify: https://rb.gy/lf9uh0<br>Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/xrvpcb</p> <p>JOIN OUR COMMUNITY:<br>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebkpets/<br>Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebkpets<br>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebkpets<br>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebkpets<br>Twitter: https://www.x.com/thebkpets</p> <p>RESOURCES<br>Our Website: https://www.thebkpets.com<br>Our Dog Faves: https://www.thebkpets.com/our-dog-faves<br>1-on-1 Consultations: https://www.thebkpets.com/pet-support<br>Our Book: https://amzn.to/3XhIOc2</p>