Feline hydration

Feline hydration

Author: Ellie Groves/Laura Hughes September 11, 2024 Duration: 14:37

In this podcast, Fiona Farmer and Laura Hughes discuss feline hydration, its importance and how it can be improved. 


Ellie Groves hosts Purina's Bitesized Pet Nutrition Podcast, a series that cuts through the noise and confusion surrounding what we feed our animals. It’s designed for veterinary professionals and dedicated pet owners alike who are seeking grounded, science-based conversations. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, each episode takes a focused look at a specific topic, breaking down complex ideas into understandable segments. You’ll find discussions that explore the realities behind terms like raw, grain-free, and vegetarian diets for pets, or clarify what ingredients such as 'by-products' actually mean. The podcast provides a framework for evaluating commercial pet food claims, turning skepticism into practical knowledge. It’s essentially a resource for anyone who has ever been puzzled by pet food labels or wondered if popular dietary trends are truly beneficial. By addressing the most common and pressing questions with clarity, this podcast helps listeners make more informed decisions for the health of the dogs, cats, and other animals in their care. Tune in for straightforward talk that bridges the gap between nutritional science and the everyday reality of caring for a pet.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 15

Purina's Bitesized Pet Nutrition Podcast
Podcast Episodes
"The good bug - bad bug what??" - Deciphering the gut microbiome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
In this episode, we're discussing the fast-evolving topic of the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome, consisting of trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material, plays a key role in digestive health. In recent y…
"Should I be feeding raw?" The ins and outs of raw food. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:43
In this episode, we're discussing raw food. The debate around feeding raw is emotive, charged and often polarised, so we'll be taking an objective look at some of the quoted benefits and debunking some myths you may have…
"I've read online..." Busting the myths around pet nutrition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:56
Welcome to Purina's Bitesized Pet Nutrition Podcast! In the first episode of this new podcast for vet and pet professionals, we are busting some of the common myths around pet nutrition. From "grain free" to "hypoallerge…