The Truth About Raw Feeding and The World of Pet Nutrition with Michelle Hollis

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Michelle Hollis, a veterinary nurse and member of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society. Michelle shares her journey into raw feeding for her working cocker spaniel and the positive impact it had on her dog's health. They delve into the controversy surrounding raw feeding in the pet industry, contrasting views on raw feeding among veterinarians, and the importance of proper nutrition for pets. Michelle emphasizes the need for variety in a balanced raw food diet and highlights the significance of supplements in pet nutrition.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Raw feeding for dogs can have significant benefits, such as improved dental health, skin, coat, and teeth condition. It is essential to ensure a balanced raw food diet by including a variety of meats, offals, and supplements like green-lipped muscle powder, bone broth, and herbal supplements. Joining online communities like Raw Feeding for Dogs Made Simple UK and the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society can provide valuable support and information for raw feeding. There is a lack of in-depth nutrition training for veterinarians, leading to reliance on commercial pet food brands for guidance. The controversy surrounding grain-free dog food and its potential link to dilated cardiomyopathy highlights the importance of thorough research and critical evaluation of pet food choices. BEST MOMENTS "I think if you are seriously looking at going into raw feeding, um, There's a lot of Facebook groups out there that give you support." "I think the thing is a lot of consumers they always worry that they kind of want their dogs to enjoy everything." "Vets, they're so busy, and obviously nutrition, unless they're specialising in that area, is such a small section of their course." "I think it's interesting because obviously, the veterinary line is it's become quite rigid and you probably want to comment on this because I don't want to get you in trouble." "Vets, they're so busy. They're so busy. And obviously, nutrition, unless they're specialising in that area, it's such a small section of their course." VALUABLE RESOURCES   HOST BIO Clayton Payne is an industry veteran of three decades of working in the pet industry. Brought up working in his parents' pet store, Clayton has seen the industry evolve over five different decades and has been on the cutting edge of the industry since the nineties. Building pet businesses from scratch, establishing multi-national distribution chains and having worked in every aspect of the industry, Clayton has a rare insight into the Pet Industry that is rivalled by few.  Clayton has been the spearhead of many of the industry's changes and has introduced numerous new concepts to market with a trail of success behind him. He has worked in numerous countries within the pet industry, speaks four different languages and has established both import and export relationships on all continents (excluding Antarctica). As well as being COO of one of the UKs fastest growing insect technology companies, Clayton is a Pet industry consultant who has consulted for many household brands and delivers sales training to pet trade professionals.https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-payne-a6772244/ https://www.tiktok.com/@petbusinessdisruptors https://www.youtube.com/@PetBusinessDisruptors