Dr Lauren Stump is a veterinarian with Purina and has a passion for canine nutrition. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding what to look for in a pet food brand, labels, and ingredients. We tackle frequently asked nutrition questions, and appetite concerns. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: Purina Pro Plan Boss Shotshells 4:30 Meet Dr Lauren 7:15 Importance of guidelines for dog food brands 10:50 What to look for in a pet food brand 14:15 Understanding label verbiage, ‘All Life Stages’, ‘Natural’ 22:40 What do grains do? 25:50 Corn does a dog’s body good 30:00 Poops and Farts 31:45 Ingredients to provide complete and balanced diet 32:25 Purina’s commitment to quality control 33:30 Common cause of allergies 41:15 What are by-products 43:15 Kibble vs homemade vs raw 47:50 What is animal digest 50:45 What is ‘meal’ 51:45 Why do dogs eat poop 54:45 Why do dogs eat grass 56:20 Free feeding vs mealtimes 1:00:30 Picky eaters 1:05:35 Dogs that are always hungry 1:08:10 Properly storing food 1:12:00 Transitioning food 1:14:45 New happenings at Pro Plan 1:16:15 Bright Mind rules Purina.com Pro Plan on Instagram Pro Plan Sporting Dogs on Instagram --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Syren: Shotguns for Women Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube -------------------------------------------------