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🐈‍⬛ Summary

In this lighthearted but deeply informative episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo dive into the surprisingly complex world of chonky cats, feline weight loss, and the emerging science behind GLP-1 medications for cats. From adorable tummy rolls to serious conversations about cat obesity, they explore why so many indoor kitties are overweight, why kibble keeps cats chunky, and how switching to high-protein, low-carb canned food can transform feline metabolism.

Dr. Angie shares her real-life struggles with her own overweight cat, Fritz, and the duo breaks down why some kitties experience relentless “food noise” — constant hunger cues that sabotage weight-loss efforts. They also take listeners inside the groundbreaking Meow1 GLP-1 implant study, which may soon help reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and support healthy weight loss in cats who can't slim down with diet alone.

Packed with relatable stories, veterinary insights, and lots of laughter, this episode is perfect for cat parents wanting practical, compassionate, evidence-based strategies to help their feline friends live longer, healthier, happier lives.

🐈‍⬛ Key Takeaways

🐾 Wet food is an effective tool for feline weight loss

🐾 Free-feeding kibble almost always leads to overweight cats, even when the brand is “high quality” or “grain-free.”

🐾 Activity and enrichment matter — hunting games, food puzzles, and movement-based feeding can increase calories burned and reduce boredom-eating.

🐾 Some cats experience metabolic challenges making weight loss nearly impossible without additional support.

🐾 GLP-1 medications (like exenatide implants) are being studied for cats and may reduce food obsession, improve insulin sensitivity, and prevent diabetes.

🐾 Obesity is an inflammatory condition, increasing risk for arthritis, diabetes, and reduced lifespan.

🐾 Holistic and integrative approaches work best when combined with realistic expectations — not every cat will achieve a perfect body condition score, and that’s okay.

🐈‍⬛ Sound Bites

“The amount of kibble your cat actually needs metabolically is shockingly small.” — Dr. Angie

“Most cats love their kibble because it's like us — they like carbohydrates.” — Dr. Angie

“Obesity is really a problem.” — JoJo

“The food noise — I didn't realize how often it was on until it was off.” — JoJo

“Most cats love their kibble because it's like us — they like carbohydrates.” — Dr. Angie

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In this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo break down everything dog parents need to know about arthritis in dogs—from early symptoms to diagnosis, natural remedies, pharmaceuticals, and the latest rehabilitation therapies.

Dr. Angie explains why modern veterinary medicine has shifted away from relying on x-rays to diagnose canine arthritis, focusing instead on symptoms, physical exams, and response to treatment. The conversation covers the most effective natural supplements such as fish oil and CBD, plus why glucosamine and chondroitin may not always be worth the hype.

They explore holistic veterinary medicine approaches, including weight management, muscle strengthening, acupuncture, underwater treadmills, chiropractic care, PEMF therapy, and lifestyle modifications to support aging dogs. Dr. Angie also shares her candid take on pharmaceuticals like NSAIDs, gabapentin, and the injectables Adequan and Librela, including current concerns around safety.

If your dog is slowing down, struggling with stairs, stiff after naps, or losing mobility, this episode offers compassionate, practical veterinary advice to support their comfort and quality of life—using a comprehensive, integrative approach to dog health and wellness.

⭐ Key Takeaways

• Arthritis in dogs is extremely common
• Diagnosis relies on symptoms, physical exams, and response to treatmenr.
• Keeping dogs lean and well-muscled is the #1 way to prevent arthritis and improve comfort.
• Fish oil is one of the most effective, underrated natural supplements for canine arthritis.
• CBD can help with inflammation, mobility, and anxiety—especially helpful for multi-symptom dogs.
• NSAIDs (like carprofen/Rimadyl) are often life-changing and safe for most dogs when monitored.
• Adequan is safe but inconsistent; Librela shows promise but carries safety concerns.
• Rehab therapies like acupuncture, underwater treadmills, chiropractic care, laser therapy, PEMF, and Assisi loops can significantly improve mobility.
• Simple at-home adaptations (rugs, ramps, supportive beds) greatly improve a dog’s confidence and stability.
• A holistic, multimodal approach creates the best outcomes for dogs with arthritis.

⭐ Sound Bites

“Sometimes we're literally saving a dog's life with Rimadyl.” ~ Dr. Angie

“I treat my patients like I would my own animal.” ~ Dr. Angie

“I am so interested in your take on Librela.” ~ JoJo

“Fish oil is the most underrated supplement because not only does it have great anti-inflammatory properties for the joints, but it has anti-inflammatory properties for all the org

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In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo explore both sides of the ongoing debate around indoor cats vs. outdoor cats—a topic packed with nuance, emotion, and passionate opinions. Together, they explore the benefits, risks, and lifestyle differences that shape a cat’s overall well-being.

JoJo shares how her thinking has evolved from a strict indoor-only stance to recognizing the real joy and quality of life many outdoor cats experience. Dr. Angie echoes that sentiment, adding clinical insight into the behavioral and health differences she sees every day in veterinary practice.

They break down everything from cat behavior, cat stimulation, and mental wellness to the dangers outdoor cats face—from cars to predators to ecosystem impact. The conversation also highlights common challenges indoor cats face, such as boredom, obesity, and under-stimulation—and offers practical ways to keep indoor cats mentally enriched.

Listeners also learn about best practices for cat care, including vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuter, and communicating with neighbors about community cats. The duo also dives into modern solutions like catios, supervised outdoor time, leash walks, and enrichment strategies that help meet a cat’s instinctual needs safely.

The episode wraps with an invitation for community discussion—because this is a topic with strong feelings on all sides. Dr. Angie and JoJo want to hear from cat parents about their experiences, environments, and what choices have worked best for their cats.

Whether you're team indoor, team outdoor, or somewhere in the messy middle, this episode offers grounded veterinary advice, real-life stories, and thoughtful exploration to help you make the best decision for your individual cat.

📝 Key Takeaways

🌿 Outdoor cats may experience greater joy and quality of life, though this comes with higher immediate risks.
🏡 Indoor cats often struggle with boredom, under-stimulation, and obesity without intentional enrichment.
🐾 Knowing your cat’s personality is essential—some cats are street-smart explorers, others are anxious homebodies.
🪟 Catios, supervised time, and leash walks offer a safe compromise for outdoor access.
💉 Outdoor cats need consistent vaccines and deworming to stay healthy.
🤝 Community awareness (neighbors, feeders, urban impact) matters for outdoor cat safety and harmony.
🎣 Indoor cats need enrichment—vertical spaces, play routines, toy rotation, food puzzles, and social interaction.
💬 Every household and cat is unique—there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

🎙️ Sound Bites

"A cat's gotta live the cat life." — JoJo

"The most miserable cats we've seen in practice are those feral community cats that have been forced to be indoor cats." — JoJo

"This cat doesn't have what it takes to make it on the street." — Dr. Angie

"Some cats will like start whole

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As we step into the holiday season, I’m feeling especially grateful for community, connection, and the feeling of truly belonging — both in my personal life and in the world of veterinary medicine. In this episode of Tails of Truth, I open up about a big, heartfelt update: I’ve found a veterinary practice to call home.

JoJo and I explore what it means to trust your gut in a profession that’s rapidly changing, why community matters now more than ever, and how the challenges of the pandemic reshaped the veterinary landscape. From relief work drying up for me, to the loneliness of jumping clinic to clinic, to the joy of finding a supportive, aligned environment — this episode is all about alignment, intuition, and honoring the work you’re called to do.

We also talk candidly about the growing demand for holistic care, the emotional cost of losing community during COVID, and the unique pressures female veterinarians face while balancing career and family. Whether you’re in vet med, love someone who is, or simply appreciate candid and vulnerable conversations — we hope this one will resonate.

📌 Key Takeaways

• Gratitude and belonging shape how we show up in veterinary medicine.
• Dr. Angie shares the exciting news of finding a new practice home.
• Community, connection, and collaboration are essential for veterinary well-being.
• Holistic and integrative care remain in high demand but are still difficult to find.
• A supportive practice environment enhances both doctor and client experience.
• The pandemic created lasting emotional and logistical challenges for vet teams.
• Trusting your gut is crucial when making career decisions in veterinary medicine.
• Female veterinarians often face unique pressure when balancing work and family.

🎧 Sound Bites

“There is something different in being welcomed for who you are.” — JoJo

“There was a point where 250 people were on our waitlist.” — Dr. Angie

"At no point did I feel like, ‘This might not be right.’” — Dr. Angie

“I go to these clinics and I have great days… and then I leave and it’s so lonely.” — Dr. Angie

“We were so horrified at the thought of bringing COVID into someone’s home.” — Dr. Angie

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In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo unpack one of the most debated topics in veterinary medicine: raw diets for dogs. They explore why raw feeding creates such strong opinions, what “raw done correctly” really means, and the two must-have criteria for safe raw diets: a true kill step like HPP and AAFCO nutritional balancing.

Dr. Angie explains why grocery-store meat and DIY blends aren’t safe or complete, how to evaluate raw food brands, and which dogs are not good candidates for raw — including immunocompromised pets. They also discuss the benefits many dogs experience on raw diets, from improved digestion to better coat quality, while emphasizing proper sanitation and realistic expectations around cost, safety, and fit for your household.

Whether you’re raw-curious, raw-committed, or raw-skeptical, this episode gives you grounded, practical guidance straight from a veterinarian.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Many veterinarians oppose raw diets due to legitimate public health concerns, not dislike of the diet itself.
• Raw diets can be beneficial, but only when executed safely and when nutritionally balanced.
• A kill step (ideally HPP) is essential to reduce pathogens like salmonella.
• Commercial raw diets must meet AAFCO nutrient standards to be considered complete and balanced.
• Grocery-store meat or DIY mixes made without formulation tools are not safe or balanced.
• Raw diets often improve digestive health, microbiome diversity, stool quality, and coat condition.
• Raw diets may be inappropriate for chemotherapy patients and immunocompromised pets.
• Proper sanitation, hand-washing, and safe food handling practices are crucial for all pet foods — raw or otherwise.
• Transparent companies willing to disclose safety protocols are the safest choice.

🎤 Sound Bites

"Not all dogs do well on a raw diet" - Dr. Angie

"I don't hesitate to feed Stella & Chewy's because I feel so good about their safety protocols." - Dr. Angie

"Let us be the advocates for feeding your dog raw." - JoJo

"I feel that this is one of the most controversial topics in veterinary medicine when it comes to dogs and diet.” - JoJo

" Most people want to feed their dogs raw diets because someone on the internet told them to." - Dr. Angie

“I see a lot of improvement in digestive issues going raw.” - Dr. Angie

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In this thought-provoking episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse, JoJo, dive into the complicated and ever-evolving world of dog food, exploring everything from fresh cooked diets and home cooking to the latest findings on urinary stones linked to certain fresh dog food brands.

Listeners get an inside look at how pet food industry trends often mirror human diet fads, from paleo to grain-free, and how these shifts can sometimes lead to unintended health consequences for dogs. Dr. Angie draws on her firsthand experience working for major brands like I and Love and You, Open Farm, and Stella & Chewy’s to explain what’s behind the marketing, where nutrition meets science, and how pet owners can make informed choices.

They unpack the University of Minnesota’s discovery of a new type of urinary stone (calcium tartrate tetrahydrate) linked to choline bitartrate — an ingredient found in several popular fresh food brands, including The Farmer’s Dog, Nom Nom, and Just Food for Dogs. Dr. Angie discusses how the industry is likely to adapt, the importance of transparency in pet nutrition, and why dog food trends should always be guided by science, not social media.

The duo also explores the role of BalanceIt.com in creating nutritionally sound home-cooked diets, how AAFCO standards determine nutrient minimums and maximums, and the delicate balance between convenience, cost, and canine health. They end the episode by addressing grain-free diet myths, legume-based diets, and taurine deficiency in breeds like Golden Retrievers, tying it all together with a call for balanced, evidence-based feeding choices.

If you’ve ever wondered whether fresh cooked diets are safer, healthier, or simply trendy — this episode is your science-driven, judgment-free guide to understanding the truth behind your dog’s bowl.

🎧 Key Takeaways

• Fresh cooked diets like The Farmer’s Dog and Nom Nom are growing in popularity for their palatability and whole-food appearance.
• Home cooking requires precise nutrient balancing
• AAFCO standards guide nutritional minimums and maximums for complete diets.
• University of Minnesota researchers discovered a new type of urinary stone (CTT urolith) linked to choline bitartrate used in some fresh dog foods.
• Past grain-free diet trends led to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) concerns, showing how industry trends can have medical consequences.
• Pet food trends often mirror human diet fads, from paleo to veganism.
• Diet consultations are increasingly popular as pet parents seek personalized nutrition guidance.

🎙️ Sound Bites

"I love this segment of the market — the fresh cooke

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In this candid and fiery episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo pull back the curtain on some of the most misleading claims circulating in holistic pet care. Aptly titled “$#*% Holistic Vets Say,” this conversation dives deep into the rhetoric, misinformation, and oversimplifications that too often cloud the world of integrative and holistic veterinary medicine.

From the false claim that “vaccines last a lifetime” to the myth that “a healthy dog can’t get heartworm disease,” Dr. Angie breaks down the science, the risks, and the real-life implications of these dangerous statements. She and JoJo also unpack guilt-based marketing around flea and tick prevention, the polarizing debate about raw diets and kibble, and how fear-driven messaging steals joy from pet guardians who just want to do their best.

This episode isn’t about choosing sides—it’s about restoring nuance, honesty, and compassion to veterinary care. With nearly 20 years of hands-on experience, Dr. Angie offers a grounded perspective on how pet guardians can make informed decisions without falling prey to shame, fear, or pseudoscience.

Listeners will walk away feeling informed, empowered, and seen—reminded that doing your best for your pet means focusing on connection, not perfection. Whether you identify as “holistic,” “conventional,” or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge your thinking and reignite your confidence in balanced, evidence-based pet care.

🐾 Key Takeaways

• Blanket statements in holistic veterinary medicine can be misleading and harmful.
• Vaccines do not last a lifetime for all pets; immunity varies by pathogen.
• Honest conversations about flea and tick prevention are more helpful than fear-based avoidance.
• Heartworm disease cannot be prevented through diet or immune health alone—it requires medication.
• Diet influences health but isn’t the sole cause or cure for cancer.
• Guilt and shame have no place in pet care; joy and connection matter more.
• Sweeping statements and fear-based marketing erode trust and happiness in pet guardianship.

🎧 Sound Bites

• “You can’t compare every vaccine technology and say they all last a lifetime—it’s just not true.” ~ Dr. Angie
• “I promise you, there’s probably corruption in the pharmaceutical industry, but it’s not at the level of your dog’s flea and tick prevention.” ~ Dr. Angie
• “From a consumer standpoint, I’ve felt shame and guilt that I work in holistic medicine and use those medications on my dogs.” ~ JoJo
• “Fear will keep people buying.” ~ JoJo
• “Using herbs alone for itchy dogs is like pissing in the wind.” ~ Dr. Angie
• “If your vet won’t work with you because you feed raw, or because you don’t—that’s a red flag.” ~ Dr. Angie
• “Anything that’s being sold in fear is probably something to look underneath.” ~ JoJo

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🐾 Summary

In this episode of Tails of Truth, holistic veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo explore the sometimes confusing world of cat nutrition. Drawing on Dr. Angie’s extensive experience working for major pet food brands—including Open Farm, Stella & Chewy’s, and I and Love and You—they unpack the pros and cons of raw feeding, kibble, canned food, homecooked and prescription diets.

Listeners will learn how to safely feed raw during the avian influenza era, why HPP (High-Pressure Processing) doesn’t diminish nutrients, and how to balance homemade cat food with resources like Balance.it. The duo also covers common myths about kibble, discusses why Fancy Feast isn’t the enemy, and explores how prescription diets can be beneficial for cats with IBD, kidney disease, or urinary blockages.

Through candid, unscripted conversation, Dr. Angie reminds cat parents that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to feline nutrition—genetics, palatability, and practicality all play a role. Whether your cat eats raw, canned, or kibble, this episode empowers you to make informed choices and find what works best for your feline family.

🐱 Key Takeaways

• Tails of Truth keeps cat care conversations unscripted and authentic.
• Dr. Angie’s pet food industry experience offers rare behind-the-scenes insights into formulation.
• Raw feeding supports high protein and moisture with low carbs.
• Safe raw feeding requires a kill step (like HPP) and balanced nutrition, not grocery store meat.
• Kibble is convenient but too high in carbs for obligate carnivores; it can contribute to obesity, inflammation, and dental disease.
• Canned food (even Fancy Feast!) is often a better option—higher moisture, more protein, fewer carbs.
• Prescription diets are helpful for conditions like IBD, kidney disease, and urinary blockages.
• Homemade and gently cooked diets can work if properly balanced with vitamin/mineral mixes.
• Every cat is different—genetics, texture preferences, and practicality matter more than perfection.
• The goal: Do your best, love your cat, and enjoy life together.

🎙️ Sound Bites

“HPP does not diminish the nutrition in the raw food.” ~ Dr. Angie

“My cat poo doesn’t stink. What an elitist thing to say.” ~ JoJo

“The downside of canned, if we’re going to talk about it, is the lining. That lining has chemicals that we are linking to hyperthyroidism.” ~ Dr. Angie

“Prescription diets are so painful for people who come to our practice.” ~ JoJo

“With cats, it’s only going to get better and better, right? Because they’re decades behind on the research.” ~ JoJo

“Canned is much better than kibble—and almost any type of canned—and this is going to be controversial—but Fancy Feast is not that bad.” ~ Dr. Angie

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