Revisited: The One Key Ingredient for Your Dog's Health with Dr Tom Lonsdale

<p>What if understanding what dogs need begins with a much simpler question:</p><p><strong>What is a dog?</strong></p><p>In this revisited episode from the Mystic Dog Mama archives, I return to my very first conversation with veterinary surgeon and author <strong>Dr. Tom Lonsdale</strong> - a conversation that laid the groundwork for so much of my own thinking about canine nourishment.</p><p>Tom has spent decades challenging conventional approaches to feeding and caring for carnivores, and in this conversation we explore one of the foundations of his work: <strong>why he believes raw meaty bones are so important to canine health and wellbeing.</strong></p><p>But this conversation goes far beyond what belongs in the bowl.</p><p>We explore the dog as a facultative carnivore and what that might tell us about nourishment, behaviour and physiology. Tom also introduces his thinking around <strong>cybernetics</strong> — the idea that living systems are interconnected and regulated through feedback — and how this framework led him to develop a hypothesis about the relationship between periodontal disease and the wider health of carnivores.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Why Tom believes raw meaty bones are fundamental to the health of carnivores</li><li>What it means to consider the dog as a facultative carnivore</li><li>The relationship between food, behaviour, physiology and environment</li><li>Why the mouth may be far more significant to whole-body health than we traditionally consider</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Continue the conversation</strong></p><p><strong>Learn more from Dr Tom Lonsdale</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thepetfoodcon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thepetfoodcon.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Start your holistic journey</strong><br>Download my free <strong>Mystic Dog Mama Nourishment Starter Kit</strong> for practical guidance on fresh food, energetics, targeted support, curiosity, and holistic health:<br><a href="https://mysticdogmama.com/"><u>https://mysticdogmama.com</u></a></p><p>Join the waitlist for my Mystic Dog Mama Oracle Deck! https://mysticdogmama.com/oracle-deck</p><p><strong>Join The Nourished Pack</strong><br>Continue the conversation with like-minded dog guardians inside our free community:<br><a href="https://facebook.com/groups/thenourishedpack"><u>https://facebook.com/groups/thenourishedpack</u></a></p><p><strong>If this episode resonated with you…</strong></p><p>Please consider following the podcast and leaving a rating or review. It helps more soul-led dog guardians discover these conversations and supports the growth of this community.</p><p>And if someone came to mind while listening, I&#39;d love for you to share this episode with them.</p><p>Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.</p>