Episodes

  • From Hype to Harm: Grain-Free or Fear-Fueled? Inside the FDA’s Dog Food Scandal

    From Hype to Harm: Grain-Free or Fear-Fueled? Inside the FDA’s Dog Food Scandal
    Jun 21 2025
    In 2018, the FDA blamed grain-free dog food for a deadly heart disease - and panic swept the pet world. But the real story? It was never about your dog. In this episode, Dr. Pam breaks down what the data really showed, why starch (not grain-free diets) may be the real threat, and how a 2024 lawsuit brought it all full circle. The panic was loud. The truth? Nearly silent - until now.
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    10 mins
  • From Hype to Harm: The Illusion of Independent Science

    From Hype to Harm: The Illusion of Independent Science
    Jul 16 2025
    They told you to trust the science. But what if that science was funded, written, and edited by the pet food companies themselves? In this eye-opening episode of Dr. Pam Unleashed, we expose how industry-funded research shapes what vets are taught, what’s on clinic shelves, and what ends up in your dog’s bowl. From vet school textbooks funded by Hill’s to “studies” without control groups, we’re pulling back the curtain on the illusion of independent science in pet nutrition. If you’ve ever wondered how a by-product-heavy bag of kibble ends up labeled “clinically proven,” this one’s for you.
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    7 mins
  • From Hype to Harm: What’s Really in the Bag? Why Reading Dog Food Labels Isn’t Enough

    From Hype to Harm: What’s Really in the Bag? Why Reading Dog Food Labels Isn’t Enough
    Jul 16 2025
    You flipped the dog food bag over… but do you actually know what you’re looking at?
In this eye-opening episode of Dr. Pam Unleashed, I’m pulling back the curtain on the pet food label game - and exposing how marketing teams and regulatory loopholes work together to keep you in the dark. From “veterinary diets” that sound clinical but collapse under scrutiny, to AAFCO tricks like the 3% Rule (yes, that “with real beef” claim), this episode will change how you shop forever. If you’ve ever trusted a vet-recommended diet... or believed what the label told you... this one’s for you. 🔥 Fair warning: Once you hear this, you won’t un-hear it - and you’ll never look at kibble the same way again.
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    8 mins
  • The Dish: You Can’t Supplement Your Way Out of a Crappy Diet

    The Dish: You Can’t Supplement Your Way Out of a Crappy Diet
    Jul 16 2025
    Feeling overwhelmed by dog food options?You’re not alone. Between buzzwords, bag claims, and a thousand opinions online, it’s hard to know what actually works—and what’s just marketing fluff. In this mini masterclass, Dr. Pam breaks down the six major whole food formats—from home-cooked to raw—and helps you cut through the chaos. You’ll learn the pros, the pitfalls, and when each type might (or might not) be right for your dog. Whether you're just starting your real food journey or wondering if you're feeding the right thing, this episode is your clear, no-spin guide to getting it right. Listen on the free Hiro.fm app to unlock Dr. Pam’s Real Food Cheat Sheet with her go-to brand picks—yours to keep if you finish the episode before it expires.
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    7 mins
  • The Dish: The Real Food Reset

    The Dish: The Real Food Reset
    Jul 18 2025
    Feeling overwhelmed by dog food options?You’re not alone. Between buzzwords, bag claims, and a thousand opinions online, it’s hard to know what actually works—and what’s just marketing fluff. In this mini masterclass, Dr. Pam breaks down the six major whole food formats—from home-cooked to raw—and helps you cut through the chaos. You’ll learn the pros, the pitfalls, and when each type might (or might not) be right for your dog. Whether you're just starting your real food journey or wondering if you're feeding the right thing, this episode is your clear, no-spin guide to getting it right. Listen on the free Hiro.fm app to unlock Dr. Pam’s Real Food Cheat Sheet with her go-to brand picks—yours to keep if you finish the episode before it expires.
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    11 mins
  • The Vet Care Gap: When Vet Care Lost Its Soul

    The Vet Care Gap: When Vet Care Lost Its Soul
    Jul 27 2025
    Veterinary care has changed - and not for the better. In this episode, Dr. Pam reveals how corporate medicine is reshaping vet care from the inside out - and what pet parents need to know to protect their bond, their pet, and their peace of mind. Includes 4 must-ask questions before you commit to a specific vet.
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    12 mins
  • The Vet Care Gap: Take Back Your Vet Visit

    The Vet Care Gap: Take Back Your Vet Visit
    Sep 30 2025
    You know the exam room drill: head nodding, heart racing, brain blanking. In this episode of The Vet Care Gap, we flip the script. Discover five prep tools that slow the chaos, sharpen your clarity, and change the way you show up - without the overwhelm. Bonus? A brain-based reset strategy to keep your cool when things get real. Don’t miss this one. Your pet will thank you.
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    9 mins
  • The Vet Care Gap: Bridging the Gap: Compassion on Both Sides of the Exam Table

    The Vet Care Gap: Bridging the Gap: Compassion on Both Sides of the Exam Table
    Oct 6 2025
    Vet care doesn’t have to collapse under stress. In this finale of The Vet Care Gap, Dr. Pam shares two powerful stories that reveal why compassion must flow both ways - vet to client and client to vet. Learn the Exam Room Reset Kit: five neuroscience-backed tools to flip from stress to clarity so you can walk out empowered, not overwhelmed.
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    13 mins