Choosing the right diet for your pet can be overwhelming. With so many options—kibble, canned, fresh, raw, prescription diets—how do you know what’s actually best? In this episode of Guaranteed Analysis: Pet Food Unleashed, we break down the pros and cons of different pet food types to help you make informed decisions.

Join us as we tackle myths, discuss science-backed nutrition, and share expert insights into how different feeding methods impact pet health. Whether you’re a pet guardian or a veterinary professional, this episode is packed with valuable information on pet nutrition, ingredient quality, and feeding strategies.

💬 Topics Covered:

✔️ The two major categories of pet food

✔️ Kibble vs. wet food – benefits, risks, and common misconceptions

✔️ What does “ingredient-centric” really mean?

✔️ The rise of fresh and homemade pet food

✔️ Dietary drift and how small changes can unbalance a diet

✔️ The controversy around raw feeding – risks, benefits, and safety measures

✔️ How to make the best choice based on your pet’s health and your lifestyle

🔖 Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

03:29 - Two Main Categories

10:46 - Kibble (Pros)

21:36 - Kibble (Cons)

25:15 - Wet Food (Pros)

28:14 - Wet Food (Cons)

32:42 - 2nd Category: "Ingredient Central"

37:16 - Fresh Category

39:43 - Fresh (Pros)

47:26 - Fresh (Cons)

55:20 - Dietary Drift

01:03:30 - Raw

01:11:34 - Wrap Up

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In this episode of Guaranteed Analysis, we break down why feeding a cat like a small dog (or vice versa) just doesn’t work—and what every pet guardian should know about their pet’s diet.

We kick things off with a fun chat about pet names (Maple Pancake, anyone?) before diving into the science of essential amino acids, the role of taurine, and how dogs and cats process nutrients differently. Can dogs fast like humans? Should every cat be on wet food? Is kibble really the villain some influencers make it out to be? We unpack the myths, facts, and latest research around pet nutrition, hydration, and feeding habits.

🔹 Key Topics in This Episode:

✔️ Dogs vs. cats: Why they have different nutritional needs ✔️ Taurine, amino acids, and why cats require more than dogs ✔️ The truth about intermittent fasting for dogs ✔️ Fat, protein, and carbohydrates—how dogs and cats use them differently ✔️ Feeding trials: What they are and why they matter ✔️ Do cats really need to be on wet food? ✔️ Rotating diets: Is variety good or bad for pets? ✔️ The science behind pet food marketing claims

🐶🐱 Whether you have a dog, a cat, or both—this episode will give you the knowledge to make informed feeding decisions based on science, not social media trends.

00:00 - Intro 04:55 - Essential Amino Acids Examples: Taurine 09:00 - Dog Nutrition & Human Nutrition 11:40 - Dogs & Fat 15:40 - Intermittent Fasting 26:20 - Cat Nutrition 31:18 - Feeding Trials/Testing 38:10 - How to Feed Cats 43:33 - Rotating Foods 48:34 - Nutrition Requirements - Especially for Cats 57:35 - Cats & Hydration 01:05:54 - Wrap Up

Pet food labels can be confusing, but we’re here to break them down! In this episode of Guaranteed Analysis: Pet Food Unleashed, we’ll teach you:

✅ How to decode pet food labels

✅ Why pet food labels are (legally) designed the way they are

✅ How to spot quality ingredients vs. marketing fluff

Understanding your pet’s food shouldn’t feel like reading a secret code! Tune in and empower yourself to make better choices for your furry friend. 🐶🐱

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