POD BLOG: Dr. Nick Thompson
- The Holistic Feline
- Aug 18
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 26
S1. E6. Discussing Species Appropriate Nutrition: What it is? Why it’s SO important?!
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THIS IS A BIG ONE!
Dr. Nick Thompson, Holistic Veterinarian and Founding President of Raw Feeding Veterinary Society, joins me to speak on all things Species Appropriate Nutrition: What it is? Why it’s SO important?! .. and so much more!
It’s raw, honest, unfiltered, and humorous!
“Dogs and cats were not designed to eat this ultra processed stuff. If you think about it from a scientific, humanitarian, species appropriate point of view… cats should eat like cats, dogs should eat like dogs, horses should eat like horses, sheep should eat like sheep. It really is as primary school as that.” - Dr. Nick Thompson
He has been championing for responsible species appropriate raw feeding for over 25 years - educating fellow veterinarians, pet professionals, and pet parents around the globe!
I admire Dr. Nick's conviction, honesty, and passion and it’s an absolute honor and pleasure to have him with us - a true pioneer and heavy hitter in species appropriate (raw) nutrition and holistic pet care.
On a personal note, I have been following Dr. Nick since 2017 when I began my rabbit hole of a journey into what I should have been feeding my soul-kitty after losing her to intestinal lymphoma that same year - so this episode, Guest, and topic are all very special to me!
| TIP: Read blog post - ‘My Journey To Proper Feline Nutrition’ - for an autobiography on my heartfelt painful journey to proper feline nutrition (aka species appropriate nutrition). My greatest lesson
in life every cat (and pet) caregiver should know.
My hope is… if you don’t take my word on all I’ve noted over the years regarding the subject and beyond… you will take his. It’s such important information to share and to be known so we can do better for our fur babies - give them the foundational gift to longevity and health. It starts and ends with nutrition.
However! I do believe Dr. Nick said it best …
“For me, the beauty of raw food is that - it sells itself. You don’t need to believe me or you or somebody who is well known within the world, you just need to feed your dog, feed your cat on really great food.. take advice, do it properly and they will tell you you’re doing the right thing. You’ll get improvements in coat, in teeth, in stool, in vitality, in energy, in all these things.” - Dr. Nick Thompson
“If you’re not enjoying your raw food journey, you’re doing something wrong. It should make you smile. Literally.” - Dr. Nick Thompson
It’s time to get back to the basics and leave that HOCUS POCUS BOGUS bullsh*t behind.. once and for all! ;)
Below are links to all things Dr. Nick Thompson and important entities or products mentioned within the Podcast episode!
Enjoy!
NUTRITION COURSES FOR PET GUARDIANS & PROFESSIONALS
| DR. KAREN BECKER - not a course but great articles and resources on the subject
| DR NICK THOMPSON x BILLINGHURST INSTITUTE COLLAB COURSE - “Raw Conversations” - one for pet parents / one for pet professionals
| BOOK, ‘GOOD ENERGY’ - by Casey Means, MD (metabolic disease & beyond; the surprising connection between metabolism and limitless health)
| DR. NICK THOMPSON + HOLISTICVET UK WEBSITE - Dr. Nick’s practice is accepting in-person appointments and is located in the UK; he also offers telehealth support
| RAW FEEDING VETERINARY SOCIETY (RFVS) WEBSITE - a group of motivated vets, vet nurses and other paraprofessionals with a common interest in raw feeding and species appropriate nutrition for cats and dogs.
| RAW PET MEDICS SOCIALS - FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM - I highly recommend this weekly LIVE show with Dr. Nick Thompson, Dr. Conor Brady, Dr. Brendan Clarke! Their banter and humor are hilarious and entertaining with education wrapped within! I refer to them as the Veterinarian version of “SMARTLESS” podcast! :)
| MILLY'S FAVORITE FOOD (+DISCOUNT) - or use code THEHOLISTICFELINE at checkout for 20% off your first VIVA box! :)
| THF FOOD LIST - a comprehensive food recommendation list for Cats & Dogs, includes all forms of raw, gently cooked, wet/can, and treats!
| BONUS - if you would like your own 'cheeky' t-shirt mentioned within the Episode - message me on instagram @theholisticfeline or through The Holistic Feline Contact Page!
That’s all for this one! :)
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recorded 02/19/25
released 08/19/25
all original written composition
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