Episode 82. How a Vet Tech Was Converted from Kibble to Feed Real with Kay Stewart

Have you ever had one of those experiences that seemed like it was the worst thing that ever happened to you but then it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to you?

Kay Stewart was shocked when her position of 32 years was abruptly eliminated.  Educated as a Vet Tech, Kay had found herself working in an academic research facility where it was her responsibility to advocate on behalf of the animals (mostly mice and zebrafish) used in testing.

But this career loss helped Kay realize how out of alignment she had become with her childhood goal of helping animals.  When she stumbled onto a job listing posted by Ruby, Founder of Real Dog Box, Kay began to find her true passion.

Hired to create a course for the Feed Real Institute, Kay experienced a paradigm shift learning about what a true species-appropriate diet for dogs looked like.  And it wasn’t a bag of Kibble (used here in the generic sense to describe any dry dog food pellets). Kay & I discuss the history of Kibble and why it’s so bad for our dogs . . . even the “Good Kibble.” 

We dive into the veterinary profession’s problems with fresh feeding – and why the Feed Real courses put these concerns to rest once and for all.  But what do veterinarians think about that?  Kay shares the reception of Feed Real’s RACE (continuing education)-approved course from both holistic and conventional veterinarians.

So what should our dogs be eating?  Kay shares the Feed Real approach to fresh feeding.  And some curious facts about chickens too.

Kay & I discuss:

  • Her childhood experiences with animals and her childhood goal to work with animals;

  • Kay’s experiences with Big Pet Food’s influence in education;

  • How Kay found herself working in lab animal research;

  • How Kay’s job loss made her realize how out of alignment she was;

  • Digging into the shady side of scientific research;

  • How Kay found Real Dog Box;

  • How the Feed Real courses came about;

  • The procedure for getting the Feed Real Professional course RACE-approved;

  • Looking at the history of where “kibble” originated;

  • What about the “good kibble” ?

  • How our journeys as Pet Parents is always evolving as we learn new information;

  • Why do veterinarians have a problem with fresh feeding?

  • How to use Feed Real’s calculator and the 6 components of feeding;

  • Does feeding and caring for our dogs impact how we care for ourselves?

  • Some interesting facts about chickens;

  • The Feed Real Summit

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