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The Natural Dog Mum
The Natural Dog Mum Podcast explores natural dog wellness through honest conversations with leading experts in canine health, behaviour, nutrition, herbal medicine and holistic care. Hosted by Sherry from Bear + Kind Apawthecary, each episode helps Australian dog mums better understand common issues like allergies, gut imbalance, skin flare-ups and anxiety - so they can make informed, empowered choices for healthier, happier dogs. New episodes monthly.
Episodes
The Natural Dog MumWhy Does My Dog Keep Getting Sick? Building Immune Resilience with Holistic Vet Dr Michael Dym
Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Sick? In the final Season 2 episode of The Natural Dog Mum podcast, Sherry sits down with Homeopathic Vet of 35 years Dr Michael…
The Natural Dog MumInside Canine Masters: The World's Leading Experts in Natural Dog Health Together for One Day Only
In this special episode of The Natural Dog Mum podcast, Sherry sits down with Phivo Christodoulou, The Dog Health Guy, founder of Augustine Approved and…
The Natural Dog MumWhy Your Dog’s Skin Keeps Reacting
Why Your Dog’s Skin Keeps Reacting In this episode of The Natural Dog Mum podcast, Master Groomer and Aesthetician Naomi Conroy from Groomer Nation joins…
The Natural Dog MumWhy Does Your Dog’s Yeast Keep Coming Back?
Why Does Your Dog’s Yeast Keep Coming Back? In Episode 4 of The Natural Dog Mum podcast, Canine Nutritionist Kristie Ainsworth joins Sherry to unpack one of…
The Natural Dog MumWhy Your Dog Keeps Itching (It's Probably Not Their Skin)
In Episode 3 of Season 2 of The Natural Dog Mum podcast, canine nutritionist Eden Bennett joins Sherry to explore one of the biggest shifts happening in dog…
The Natural Dog MumCould Your Home Be Affecting Your Dog's Health?
Could Your Home Be Affecting Your Dog's Health? In Episode 2 of Season 2 of The Natural Dog Mum podcast, Integrative Veterinarian Dr Karen Goldrick joins…
The Natural Dog MumIt's Not Allergies? What's Really Causing Your Dog's Symptoms with Master Herbalist Rita Hogan
What if your dog’s “allergies” aren’t actually allergies? In the Season 2 premiere of The Natural Dog Mum podcast, Master Canine Herbalist and The Herbal Dog…
The Natural Dog MumThe Hidden Dangers in Pet Products – What Every Dog Parent Needs to Know with Michelle Cummins from Natural Pet Farmacy
In our final episode for 2025, Michelle Cummins from Natural Pet Farmacy discusses her role in the pet care industry, focusing on empowering pet owners to…
The Natural Dog MumThe Holistic Vet’s Guide to Healthy Skin with Dr Carolin Kinghorn
In this episode of the Natural Dog Mum Podcast, Sherry chats with Dr. Carolyn Kinghorn, a holistic vet, about natural pet care, focusing on skin issues in dogs…
The Natural Dog MumHow CBD Works in Dogs (and Why it’s Changing Vet Care) with Emma Delaney from Kindred CBD
In this conversation, Sherry chats with Emma Delaney fromKindred CBD about the use of CBD for pets, exploring its benefits, the importance of veterinary…
The Natural Dog MumThe Scented Secret: How Synthetic Fragrances Affect Your Dog’s Health with Integrative Vet Dr Edward Bassingthwaite
In this episode, we catch up with holistic vet Dr. EdwardBassingthwaite about the health risks associated with synthetic fragrances and perfumes for pets. We…
The Natural Dog MumHealthy Dogs, Healthy Planet: The Seaweed Chew Revolution with Sara Gibson from Kelpy Bone
In this episode of the Natural Dog Mum Podcast, Sherry chats with Sara Gibson, founder of Kelpy Bone, a sustainable dog chew brand made from seaweed. They…
The Natural Dog MumPet Wellbeing Made Easy: Holistic Health & First Aid Essentials with The Natural Dogta
In this episode of the Natural Dog Mum podcast, Sherry chats with Kahla, The Natural Dogta about the importance of natural health and safety for dogs. They…
The Natural Dog MumHow Pet Owners Can Take Control of Their Dog’s Health Naturally with Fiona Pashley from Pet Deli
In this episode, Sherry catches up with Fiona from Pet Deliabout holistic pet care, emphasising the importance of nutrition, preventative health care, and a…
The Natural Dog MumUncover the Perfect Nutrition Plan for Your Dog with Hair Analysis with Vet Nurse & Canine Nutritionist Ellie Gronkowski
In this week’s episode, Sherry and Ellie Gronkowski, VetNurse and Canine Nutritionist, delve into the importance of proper nutrition for canine health. They…
The Natural Dog MumEmpowering Pets: Self-Selection and Natural Remedies for Dogs with Jenny Golsby from The Complete Pet Company
In this episode, we chat to Jenny Golsby from the CompletePet Company, exploring the emerging field of applied zoo pharmacognosy in Australia. Jenny explains…
The Natural Dog MumNourish the Body, Heal the Spirit: A Holistic Guide to Dog Wellness with Kristie Ainsworth from Rawspirit Canine Nutrition
In this episode of the Natural Dog Mom podcast, Sherry chatswith Advanced Canine Nutritionist Kristie Ainsworth from Rawspirit Canine Nutrition about the…
The Natural Dog MumHow to Build a Balanced Fresh Diet for Your Dog - Without Guesswork with Amanda Falconer from Bestie Health
In this episode, Sherry chats with Amanda Falconer from Bestie Health about her journey from rescuing dogs to creating a line of nutritional supplements and…
The Natural Dog MumThe Naturopath’s Guide to a Longer, Healthier Life for Your Pet with Naturopath Pru Crompton
In this episode, we chat with Animal Naturopath and Nutritionist Pru Crompton from Whiskey's Animal Goods Store, about the importance of proper nutrition for…
The Natural Dog MumAir-Dried vs Kibble: The Facts Every Dog Parent Needs to Hear with Tara Medina from Eureka Pet Co
In this episode, Sherry chats to Tara Medina, founder of Aussie pet food brand Eureka, known for air-dried, nutritionally balanced raw dog food. Tara shares…
The Natural Dog MumHow Patience and Force-Free Training Transform Anxious Dogs with Behaviour Specialist Sarah Rutten
In this week’s episode, Sherry chats with Dog Trainer and Behaviour Specialist Sarah Rutten about the complexities of dog behaviour, particularly focusing on…
The Natural Dog MumHow Gut Health Supports Your Dog’s Whole Wellbeing with Kal Ranadive from Bark Botanica
In this episode, Sherry chats with Kal, dog trainer and co-founder of Bark Botanica, a natural supplement brand for dogs. Kal shares his journey from…
The Natural Dog MumSay Goodbye to Dry Itchy Skin and Hello to Therapeutic Grooming with Master Groomer Naomi Conroy
In this week's episode, Sherry chats with Naomi, Master Groomer and Australia's first Master Pet Aesthetician, about the importance of skincare for dogs. They…
The Natural Dog MumHolistic Vet Secrets That Could Transform Your Dog’s Life with Dr Kate Millhouse
In this conversation, Holistic Vet Dr. Kate Millhouse shares her journey into the field of natural therapies for pets. She discusses the importance of…
The Natural Dog MumThe #1 Thing You Can Do to Help Your Dog Live Longer (Hint: It’s Not Exercise!) with Animal Naturopath Erin Follington
In this episode of The Natural Dog Mum, we sat down with Animal Naturopath Erin Follington from Natural Pet Supplements to uncover the most powerful thing you…
The Natural Dog MumBehind the Shelf: How a Pet industry Expert Chooses Safe & Healthy Products with Luke assbender from Fetch Haus
In this week's episode, host Sherry Cooper-Smith sits down with Luke Fassbender, founder of Fetch House in Sydney, to explore his journey through the pet…
The Natural Dog MumFrom Sailing the World to Starting a Pet Brand with Zoe Catchlove from Pip Eats
This week's episode explores the journey of Pip, the little dachshund who travelled all the way from her native Sicily to Australia during the COVID-19…
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The Healing Power of Feeding Fresh with Aaron from Larry's Lunch
In this week's episode, Aaron shares the inspiring journey of his dog Larry, who overcame severe injuries and health challenges through dedicated care and…
The Natural Dog MumHeal Your Dog's Pain With Touch with Dr Ed The Healing Vet
In this episode, we meet Dr Edward Bassingthwaite aka The Healing Vet and learn about the importance of understanding and listening to our pets. Dr Ed talks…
The Natural Dog MumFreeze-Dried Raw or Fresh? with Di Scott from Frontier Pets
In this episode, Diana Scott from Frontier Pets shares her journey in creating ethical pet food using freeze-drying technology. The conversation explore the…
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Raw Feeding for Skin Allergies: with Kate Opitz from The Saltiest Dog
In this episode Sherry chats with Kate, a former vet nurse and founder of The Saltiest Dog, about the benefits of raw and fresh feeding for dogs. They discuss…
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Preventing Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs: with Canine Myotherapist Lydia Scarpari
In this episode of the Natural Dog Mum podcast, host Sherry Cooper-Smith chats with Lydia Scarpari from Organix Canine Wellness Centre about the benefits of…
The Natural Dog MumAre Your Bestie's Toys Toxic? with Madi Kennedy from Conscious Pet Co
In this episode, Sherry chats with Madi from Conscious Pet Co. about the importance of eco-friendly and non-toxic dog toys. Madi shares her journey of creating…
The Natural Dog MumIs Insect Protein the Next Big Thing? with Alison Gordon from Feed For Thought
In this episode, Sherry chats with Alison, the founder of Feed For Thought about the inspiration behind the brand, the health benefits of insect protein for…
The Natural Dog MumWhy I Started Feeding Raw: with Riesa Renata from Master Bowie
In this episode of the Natural Dog Mum podcast, host Sherry Cooper-Smith chats with Riesa Renata, canine nutritionist from Master Bowie. Riesa recounts her…