Paws and Listen Podcast

Knowing when to say goodbye and grieving your pet

In this episode, John chats with holistic veterinarian, Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte "the healing vet", about the delicate topic of knowing when and how to say goodbye to your pet, and the importance of grieving these special family members. It can be a sensitive subject to discuss, but John and Dr Edward have a very real and raw conversation about it.This episode does come with a trigger warning, and discusses death and suicide, so please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 if this episode raises any issues for you.

Vet acceptance of raw feeding with Dr Nicole Rous

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny has a frank discussion with Dr Nicole Rous about nutrition and trends in the veterinary industry. Dr Nicole's honest and open style gives insight into the life of a vet, the history of their role and responsibility with pets, and how she’s furthered her education and proudly calls herself an Integrative Veterinarian.

Dental Health with Bell & Bone’s Arianne Sackville - Big Dog Pet Foods

In the latest episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny Manning chats with Arianne Sackville, the founder and owner of Bell & Bone, the creators of outcome-based dog treats and dental sticks formulated for specific canine needs. Arianne is passionate about dental care for pets, sharing some surprising facts and helpful tips for dental hygiene for our fur babies. Arianne’s mission is inspiring and infectious; this informative episode is a must-listen for all pet parents.

Canine nutrition, gut health and behaviour with Narelle Cooke - Big Dog Pet Foods

In this episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny chats with canine nutritionist and the owner and founder of Canine Ceuticals, Narelle Cooke, about the fundamentals of canine nutrition and the role it plays in our dogs’ overall health. This discussion explores how diet impact our pets’ immune systems and how it can affect their behaviour. Narelle is overflowing with knowledge about canine nutrition and wellbeing. Read Narelle’s latest article on the role diet plays on our pet’s behaviour here https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/does-my-dogs-diet-affect-their-behaviour

Pet Food Industry with John Manning and Brittany The Pet Girl - Big Dog Pet Foods

In the latest episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny chats with dog trainer and canine nutritionist, Brittany The Pet Girl, about the pet food industry and her Transparency Project, which saw her go behind-the-scenes at pet food manufacturing facilities.
Brittany is passionate about animal welfare and advocates for better standards in the industry. She's also great for a laugh - catch this fun episode now, and visit the Pet Girl's website here. https://www.thepetgirl.com.au

Separation Anxiety in Pets with John Manning and Lara Shannon - Big Dog Pet Foods

In the latest episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny chats with dog trainer and behaviourist, Lara Shannon about separation anxiety in pets. Lara is bursting with knowledge on this topic with her experience in training and also as a fur-mum to rescue dogs.
This heartwarming episode is a must-listen for all pet parents and animal lovers.
Read all Lara's tips HERE

Understanding DIY pet food with Chris Essex and John Manning - Big Dog Pet Foods

We’re so thrilled to introduce you to Johnny Manning (aka Manno), our new host of Paws & Listen.
Johnny is the perfect person to host the Paw & Listen podcast as the proud father of Frank the pug X bulldog and has always been a brand ambassador and advocate for raw feeding. He previously worked with the team at Big Dog as our National Sales Manager and is currently working as a radio presenter and producer for the ABC in Brisbane.
In the latest episode of Paws & Listen, Johnny chats with his mate and Big Dog’s Owner and Founder, Chris Essex, about his love of home-made diets and the power of nutrition for our pets.

Skin Issues in pets with Dr Duncan Houston - Big Dog Pet Foods

When it comes to itchy skin, sometimes the trigger is obvious and sometimes it isn’t, and when it isn’t it can be so hard to watch your baby suffer while you try all the different remedies on the planet. This Ask-a-Vet episode of Paws & Listen is a must for pet parents of dogs with skin issues. Jasmine and Tiffany, from the Big Dog team, chat with veterinarian, Dr Duncan Houston, about the most common conditions he sees in pets, the types of treatments available and, most importantly preventative measures including diet to help with skin health.Read more - The never-ending itch - By Dr Duncan Houston

Decoding Pet Food Labels with Clare Kearney - Big Dog Pet Foods

Have you ever tried to make sense of the too-good-to-be-true claims on a bag of dog food? Not sure how much meat is actually in your cat’s food? We asked Clare Kearney to use her very sensitive, no-nonsense radar to help pet parents navigate through the confusion of pet food labelling. This  episode of Paws & Listen leaves no stone unturned when we chat with Clare about Pet Food Labelling and marketing.Article - Decoding pet food labels

Is raw food safe for my pet? - with Philip Smith QA Manager - Big Dog Pet Foods

One of the most common questions we are asked here at Big Dog, is “Is Raw Food Safe For My Pet?”. This is the number one concern of pet parents and vets too, so we thought we’d take some time to interview Phil, our Quality and Assurance Manager to get details about our quality control here at Big Dog, and how we make sure our food is safe for all pets.