We Are A Guest on Gussy's Gut with Dr. Ian Billinghurst

We get to speak with "The Father of Raw Food." I am joined by Lauren Becks from Girls Gone Raw for this interview.

For over 50 years, Ian has practiced veterinary medicine and espoused one consistent message; feed your dog a raw, evolutionarily appropriate diet.

He's a best selling author in the areas of raw pet food, whole food nutrition, not only for companion animals, but also for humans. Add to that he is a recognized expert in nutritionist, animal acupuncture, and agricultural science.

When you Google Ian's name, you see he is considered the "father of raw feeding" and the is the one that pioneered the acronym "BARF" for biologically appropriate raw food (or "bones and raw feeding").

Dr. Ian Billinghurst began his companion animal veterinary practice in 1975. In the mid 1980’s, following years of clinical research, he noticed the devastating effect that commercial foods had on dog and cat health and was amazed at the profound healing power of raw feeding.

Enjoy the episode!

Plus, we get to speak with Dr. Billinghurst a bit after the "official recording." Here's what we got to ask him.

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