# Pet Food on The No Agenda Show

Pet Food comes up in 12 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2012 to March 2025.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 11
- **Discussed:** October 2012 – March 2025
- **Related topics:** [Bird Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dog-food.md), [Cats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cats.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md), [Animal Welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-welfare.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Blue Apron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-apron.md), [Carbon Footprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-footprint.md), [Cat Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cat-food.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### Bird Flu in Cats, Raw Pet Food Warning

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 2:41:42–2:43:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/bird-flu-in-cats-raw-pet-food-warning.md

New York City health officials issued a warning after two cats contracted bird flu, leading to the death of one kitten. The infection was linked to raw chicken in "Savage Cat" brand pet food, prompting an investigation by the FDA. The incident has sparked a debate over the safety of raw diets for pets during avian influenza outbreaks.

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### Dog Food Reviews, Personal Pet Food Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1744: EULA for Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1744-eula-for-ukraine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-06
- **Time:** 2:01:31–2:04:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1744-eula-for-ukraine/chapter/dog-food-reviews-personal-pet-food-anecdote.md

One of the hosts shares an anecdote about tasting their dog's "bacon and egg" flavored cookies, finding them surprisingly palatable. The conversation touches on old tropes about elderly people eating pet food due to poverty. They discuss the variety of high-end pet treats available today, including honey yogurt and rawhide alternatives.

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### Homemade Dog Food and Pet Health

- **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-26
- **Time:** 1:15:59–1:18:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/homemade-dog-food-and-pet-health.md

Adam Curry discusses his wife Mimi's project on making homemade dog food using table scraps. He argues that dogs were historically bred to eat human leftovers and that modern kibble may be less healthy. The conversation is interrupted by a news report warning against feeding pets raw milk due to bird flu risks.

Keywords: [dog food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dog-food.md), pet nutrition, [raw milk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raw-milk.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), kibble

### Raw Pet Food Recalls and Industry Plots

- **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-26
- **Time:** 1:25:50–1:28:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/raw-pet-food-recalls-and-industry-plots.md

A cat in Portland, Oregon, died after consuming Northwest Naturals raw pet food, which tested positive for bird flu. The hosts speculate that the sudden focus on the dangers of raw pet food might be a plot by the traditional kibble industry. They also reference a viral meme regarding immigrants and pets.

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### Vegan Pet Diets, Nutritional Risks for Cats

- **Episode:** [1181: Solutioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-17
- **Time:** 1:59:13–2:04:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning/chapter/vegan-pet-diets-nutritional-risks-for-cats.md

The discussion focuses on the dangers of applying human dietary trends, such as veganism, to pets. Veterinary experts warn that cats are obligate carnivores and that homemade or grain-free diets can lead to severe health issues, including bone deformities and paralysis in young animals.

Keywords: chewy, vegan pets, [cats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cats.md), carnivores, [veterinary medicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterinary-medicine.md), bone deformities, [pet food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-food.md)

### Pet Food Industry Trends and Humanization of Animals

- **Episode:** [1165: Duck Wubba Nub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-22
- **Time:** 1:41:00–1:48:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub/chapter/pet-food-industry-trends-and-humanization-of-animals.md

The pet food industry has seen a shift toward "human-grade" meals, with companies like Pet Plate offering personalized deliveries of fresh meat and vegetables. Founder Ronaldo Webb started the business after observing the use of "4D" (dead, dying, diseased, disabled) meats in traditional pet food factories. Americans now spend over $30 billion annually on pet food, reflecting a cultural trend where pets are treated as family members rather than animals.

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### Pet Ownership Trends, Dog DNA Testing

- **Episode:** [1108: Sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-01
- **Time:** 49:39–55:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm/chapter/pet-ownership-trends-dog-dna-testing.md

The discussion shifts to the "dog takeover" in urban living, noting that some apartment buildings now require dog DNA samples to identify owners who do not clean up after their pets. The hosts also report on Purina's new dog food made from crickets and fish heads, marketed as a way to combat climate change. Finally, they mock a bizarre grooming trend involving applying glitter to male dogs' testicles.

Keywords: purina, [dog food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dog-food.md), [crickets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crickets.md), [dna testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-testing.md), pet friendly apartments

### BBC Proposal for Insect-Based Pet Food

- **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-15
- **Time:** 2:33:06–2:35:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/bbc-proposal-for-insect-based-pet-food.md

The BBC's environmental analyst suggests that pet food manufacturers should switch to using insects instead of traditional meat to reduce the carbon footprint of domestic animals. The hosts mock the idea as part of a broader push to normalize eating bugs. They question where the byproducts of the meat industry would go if pet food production changed.

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### Homeschooling Demographics, Organic Pet Food

- **Episode:** [714: Gay Siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-19
- **Time:** 2:23:04–2:26:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri/chapter/homeschooling-demographics-organic-pet-food.md

John C. Dvorak shares his experience homeschooling his daughter, noting that the community is diverse and includes a high percentage of active Muslim families. He also mentions his daughter's current job at an organic cat food company, which involves processing rabbits and ducks from high-end suppliers.

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### Pet Food Stamps, Economic Hardship Solutions

- **Episode:** [533: Clip Show II](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/533-clip-show-ii.md)
- **Published:** 2013-07-25
- **Time:** 25:52–28:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/533-clip-show-ii/chapter/pet-food-stamps-economic-hardship-solutions.md

A CNN report introduces "Pet Food Stamps," a donation-based program helping low-income families feed their pets. The hosts joke about the desperation of the economy, suggesting that people might eventually resort to eating cat food mixed with macaroni and cheese. They brainstorm "Tuna a la King" as a satirical name for such a meal.

Keywords: pet food stamps, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [animal welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-welfare.md), [economic depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-depression.md), [cat food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cat-food.md)

### Pet Food Stamps, Cat Food Mac and Cheese Recipe

- **Episode:** [492: Pet Food Stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-03
- **Time:** 1:16:29–1:21:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps/chapter/pet-food-stamps-cat-food-mac-and-cheese-recipe.md

A news report on "Pet Food Stamps" for financially strapped families leads to a satirical discussion about cooking cat food with macaroni and cheese. John C. Dvorak offers culinary advice on using marjoram and bay leaves to mask the smell of cheap cat food. The hosts joke about the shiny hair benefits of such a diet during tough economic times.

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### Producer Donations and 1970s Pet Food Meme

- **Episode:** [451: Mass of Tax Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts.md)
- **Published:** 2012-10-11
- **Time:** 28:42–33:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/producer-donations-and-1970s-pet-food-meme.md

Rick Bressler becomes an "instant knight" with a $1,000 donation, prompting a discussion on the high fees charged by PayPal versus direct bank deposits. Bressler's note about eating pet food to save money leads to a tangent about a 1970s meme regarding the elderly eating dog food. The hosts also briefly discuss the culinary merits of horse meat in France and a past "Daily Cow" article featuring a dog food taste test.

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