349. How Kibble Can Be From Condemned Meat. Truth About Pet Food – Susan Thixton Explains

349. How Kibble Can Be From Condemned Meat. Truth About Pet Food – Susan Thixton Explains

1:21:14 Sep 4, 2025
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Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Susan and I dive into the hidden truths about the pet food industry, including how condemned animals and waste products are legally allowed in kibble and even raw pet foods, and how misleading labels trick consumers into believing their pets are eating “chicken” when it’s actually feed-grade material. We also discuss the regulatory loopholes, lack of enforcement by the FDA, and why choosing human-grade food is the only way to ensure quality for your pets. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Susan Thixton is a leading pet food consumer advocate and founder of Truth About Pet Food. After losing her own dog to cancer caused by preservatives in kibble, she dedicated her career to exposing the corruption, hidden practices, and lack of transparency in the pet food industry. Through education, advocacy, and legal petitions, she pushes for stricter regulations and empowers pet owners to make safer choices for their animals.We discuss the following: Meet Susan ThixtonProving kibble’s link to cancerAre chicken labels misleading?Is human-grade just marketing?Difference between food and feedAre quality pet foods the same?Is homemade pet food a gray area?Vitamin A poisoning in petsWhat are the 4D’s?Vaccines’ impact on pet healthLong-term harm from unnecessary surgeriesWhere to find Susan Thixton_____EPISODE RESOURCESPet Food NewsPet Feed vs Pet FoodHealthy Pet FoodsSusan’s newsletterThe Forever Dog bookBig Kibble bookAAFCONRCEFH Personalized Health Plan_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸
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