About this episode
A lawsuit has been filed against Hills Pet Nutrition, alleging a coordinated campaign of misinformation about grain-free pet food. The lawsuit claims that Hills, along with veterinarians and other organizations, fabricated a link between grain-free diets and canine heart disease. This lawsuit is significant because it challenges the power and influence of big pet food companies. It also highlights the importance of feeding fresh, nutritious food to pets and being critical of the information provided by the industry. Takeaways The lawsuit against Hills Pet Nutrition exposes the potential misinformation and manipulation in the pet food industry. The DCM debacle and the controversy surrounding grain-free diets have raised questions about the quality and safety of pet food. Feeding less than the recommended amounts of pet food may lead to nutrient deficiencies and health issues. It is important for pet owners to be critical of the information provided by big pet food companies and consider feeding fresh, nutritious food to their pets. Find Susan's full blog post here: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/lawsuit-claims-hills-pet-food-and-veterinarians-fabricated-grain-free-diet-scare/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lawsuit Against Hills Pet Nutrition 03:21 Background on DCM Debacle 06:14 Feeding Less Than Recommended Amounts 12:21 Lawsuit Filed Against Hills Pet Food 19:06 Details of the Lawsuit 24:56 Hope for the Future 28:56 Pets as Pawns 30:25 Follow Susan Thixson for Updates 31:24 More to the Story 31:51 Conclusion and Call to Action Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with the Wild Wellness Bioenergetics at-home testing kit: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/products/bioenergetic-sensitivity-testing-for-dogs-full-scan-wild-wellness-powered-by-pet-medella 💛 Follow The Pet Parenting Reset on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/ 🤍 Follow Wild Wellness Pet on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildwellnesspet/ 📩 Get email notifications for new episodes: https://jessicalfisher.kartra.com/page/tpprnotify