In this powerful opening episode, we welcome Dr. Tom Lonsdale - “The Whistleblower Vet” - to pull back the curtain and explain the inner-workings of the Pet Food Industry - an industry he calls “a multi-billion dollar pet food fraud hiding in plain sight ”.

He gives you all the deets, spills the tea, and blows the whistle on how manufacturers and vets selectively disregard scientific facts, pushing money-making products and services that cost us billions and, ultimately, our pets their lives.

He has called this a "global epidemic " for decades and it has only grown in velocity and magnitude. Affecting everyone in its path - from pets, to pet parents, to aspiring and established vets… this pet food fraud affects us all!

Dr. Tom explains the shameful failings of pet food manufacturers, veterinary practices, and veterinary schools intent on keeping us in the dark.

He details the lengths that pet food manufacturers and the vets they partner with will go to, to perpetuate the myth that canned and kibbled food isn't detrimental to pets health.

Since the early 1990s - he has been exposing the inconvenient, unpalatable truth that these commercial highly processed diets we feed our pets - are responsible for causing a global epidemic of sickness and suffering.

At the end of the episode we touch on a story about one of his furry clients Duchess - who changed his life, perspective, and his practice. This story is powerful and can provide solace to fellow Veterinarians who may walk Dr. Tom’s familiar path. An inspiration and invitation to introspection and new beginnings. We are both hopeful for the future.

So to kickoff this episode and this whole season… a quote from Dr. Tom Lonsdale, as he says it best… “It’s time to blow away the smokescreen for your pet’s and wallet’s sake. Are you ready?”

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recorded 04/27/26

released 06/03/26

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