Paws and Listen Podcast

Cognitive Decline in Pets with Dr. Nicole

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) chats with Veterinarian Dr Nicole Rous about cognitive decline in pets. They explore how cognitive decline can impact your relationship with your pet, how to identify it and some preventative measurements you can take. Tune in to learn how you can help your furry friends stay sharp and happy as they age.
 
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Evaluation Tool:
https://www.purinainstitute.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/DISHAA-Assessment-Tool.pdf
More about Cognitive Dysfunction in cats and dogs:
https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/neurology/management-of-dogs-and-cats-with-cognitive-dysfunction/
 
The link from gut:
https://www.sciencealert.com/in-a-huge-first-scientists-transfer-alzheimers-to-healthy-young-animals?fbclid=IwAR2Vwn9J27YeJHiPbof2GaYPQ9VQGjVWhMZdHhmfb19GoibsdVJP0_c6lBs
Produced and edited by Camilla Falkowski
 

How to Socialise Dogs with Brittany the Pet Girl

Join Johnny Manning (a.k.a Manno) on another exciting episode of Paws and Listen! This time, he's joined by Brittany the Pet Girl to unpack pet parenting, social cues with your pup, and yes, even diving into dog poop! Get ready for insights and relatable tales from the realm of responsible pet ownership. It's a must-listen for every pet parent out there!
Britt the Pet Girl socials:
https://www.facebook.com/iamthepetgirl/https://www.instagram.com/iamthepetgirl/
For Big Dog Pet Foods recipes, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/products
 
If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy
 
Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
 
Produced by Jasmine Clark

Interview with Dr Conor Brady

Please note that this podcast has a language warning.In this bonus episode of Paws and Listen, Johnny Manning sits down with the popular Dog Nutritionist, Writer, Research, Speaker and Consult on all things canine nutrition and health, Conor Brady.This conversation goes beyond just raw feeding for dogs, join Johnny and Conor as they delve into Conor's life story, exploring the pivotal moments that shaped his perspective on canine nutrition and more. From personal anecdotes to the challenges he faced along the way, Conor Brady opens up about the passion that fuels his commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of our furry friends.Check out Conor Brady's website, Dog's First: https://www.dogsfirst.ie/about-dr-conor-brady/
 
Ask Brady anything about Canine Nutrition!
https://www.drconorbrady.com/
If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy
 
Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
 
Produced by Jasmine Clark

Organ Health and Chronic Conditions in Pets

In this episode of Paws and Listen, Manno chats with Veterinarian Dr Nicole Rous about chronic conditions in pets and their organ health. They talk about the importance of diet and how easily organs, such as kidneys, pancreas, and liver, can be influenced by diet quality. This episode also provides practical measures to improve the health of these organs.
Guide on how to treat kidney disease in pets, head here:
https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/how-to-treat-kidney-disease-in-pet
For Big Dog Pet Foods recipes, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/products
 
If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy
 
Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
 
Produced by Jasmine Clark

Aromatherapy for Pets

It is a common concern among pet owners if essential oils and diffusers are safe to use around pets. In this episode of Paws and Listen, we have Johnny Manning and Dr Nicole Rous clear up some of the controversies around essential oils, how to safely use them and provide some practical tips to help you feel confident using them around your fur babies.
 
Shy Tiger’s essential oils for pets (Dr Nicole’s brand): https://shytiger.com.au/collections/emotional-care
Shy Tiger’s Guides on Essential Oils for pets: https://shytiger.com.au/blogs/vet-advice
Shy Tiger’s Instagram: shytigerhealth, Dr Nicole’s Instagram: drnicolerousDr Nicoles TikTok: @drnicolerous.vet
Shy Tiger’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shytigerhealth
Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
Produced by Jasmine Clark

Raising happy, healthy puppies with Lara Shannon

In this episode of Paws and Listen, we discuss all things puppies with dog trainer/behaviourist and host of the hit TV Show, Pooches at Play, Lara Shannon. Johnny Manning and Lara discuss everything you need to know about raising a happy, healthy puppy to fit right in with your family and lifestyle. Lara is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to raising a dog and discusses everything from puppy nutrition, obedience training, socialising and overall care for your pet. Not just for the puppies, this one has something for all pet parents keen to understand their dogs better.
 
The complete puppy guide for pet parents: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/did-someone-say-puppy
A guide to raw feeding your puppy: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/raw-feeding-your-puppy
Independence training: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/independence-training-by-lara-shannon
Whole Dog Approach - training, exercise, environment for dogs: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/the-whole-dog-approach
 
Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
Produced by Jasmine Clark

Healthy Weight for Pets

This episode of Paws and Listen discusses the important topic of healthy weight for pets. John Manning chats with Dr Nicole Rous about body condition scores for pets, how to help dogs and cats lose weight, and the impacts of obesity in pets. This episode provides advice on dog weight loss food, realistic lifestyle changes and the emotional connection between pets and their humans.
To check your pet’s body condition, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/how-to-tell-if-your-pets-weight-is-in-the-healthy-range
For Big Dog Pet Foods low fat recipes, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/weight-to-go-low-fat-diets-for-doggos
If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy
Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
Produced by Jasmine Clark
 
 
 

Vet Advice on Caring for Cats

In this episode of Paws and Listen, we have one for the cat lovers. Johnny Manning and Dr Nicole Rous discuss cat care tips for beginners and Dr Nicole shares her advice on cats as an integrative veterinarian. Dr Nicole covers many important cat health issues and gives her holistic approach to providing your cat with everything they need to live a long and happy life with you.
 
Read Dr Nicole's article on cat care here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/vet-advice-on-caring-for-cats
Check out the range of fresh food for cats here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/raw-food-for-cats
Head here to find the Big Dog range for Cats here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy
Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
Produced by Jasmine Clark

Basics of Raw Feeding for Dogs

This episode of Paws and Listen is the beginner's guide to raw food for dogs. John Manning chats with Chris Essex, Big Dog Pet Foods' founder and managing director who has been manufacturing raw food for pets since 2000. This episode provides a great introduction to raw food and its benefits, as well as some case studies and myth busting.
If you're new to raw feeding for dogs, check out the Big Dog education section here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/resources
If you want to find Big Dog raw food at a store near you, head here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/where-to-buy
Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
Produced by Jasmine Clark
 

Good bugs, bad bugs and the canine microbiome

In this episode of the best dog podcast "Paws and Listen," Johnny Manning has his mind blown by Big Dog founder and managing director, Chris Essex, and probiotic specialist, Allan Hain. These guys discuss the topic of probiotics for dogs explaining the importance of a healthy microbiome, how we're all made of bugs, the benefits of probiotic supplements for dogs and how they work in our pets' systems.
It's a fascinating listen that will ensure you include a probiotic in your pet's life, and we reckon you'll be including one for yourself too.Check out the Big Dog Probiotic range of probiotics for dogs here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/natural-probiotics-for-dogs
Or read more about probiotics here: https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/best-probiotic-for-your-dog Sound and editing by Camilla Falkowski
Produced by Jasmine Clark
Hosted by John Manning