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Dr. Karen Becker Interview: The Fresh Food That More and More Cat Behaviorists Recommend

CatCentric Posted on March 12, 2018 by Tracy DionOctober 8, 2018

I haven’t posted anything lately, as I’ve been spending more time working other CatCentric projects, but I have such exciting news to share. Last week, Dr. Karen Becker of the Mercola website hosted a week-long focus on my favorite subject (guess!) and I was chosen – along with Dr.’s Lisa Pierson (of CatInfo) and Jean Hofve (of LittleBigCat), and other equally recognized leaders – to be one of the experts interviewed. I’m so grateful and excited to be a part of such a wonderful celebration, and humbled to be included alongside such amazing and talented experts!

Best of all, we discussed a topic that is near and dear to my heart: feeding fresh food to our kitties!!!!

Celebrating Cat Week with me today is Tracy Dion. Tracy is 52, a military veteran, and a grandmother with two lovely little granddaughters.

“Probably like everybody watching, I’ve adored cats all my life,” says Tracy. “When I was young, I worked heavily in rescue with all kinds of pets — cats, dogs, birds, reptiles and rabbits. It really didn’t matter. But about two decades ago, I narrowed my focus to just cats.

In 2007, I began helping owners who had behavior and nutrition questions on online forums. In 2011, I founded the educational website CatCentric, and shortly thereafter, the CatCentric Facebook group, which now hosts over 11,000 members. I write for a variety of magazines and spend several hours a week helping cat owners. It’s one of the most satisfying parts of my life.”

Tracy and I met virtually when I came across a beautiful soul who does a wonderful job coaching cat owners through the ups and downs of caring for their animal companions. The services Tracy provides through CatCentric are invaluable.

‘Feeding a Balanced Fresh Food Diet Is One of the Most Critical and Beneficial Choices We Will Ever Make for Our Cats’

When I decided to include her in my Cat Week interviews, I asked Tracy what topics she feels are most important to cat parents today, and she had a very quick response.

“I wanted to start with one of my absolute favorite topics,” says Tracy, “and that’s feline nutrition, specifically feeding a fresh diet. Proper nutrition is the foundation of good health. It affects every aspect of a cat’s life, even behavior. Feeding a balanced fresh food diet is one of the most critical and beneficial choices we will ever make for our cats.

Read the rest of the interview here: The Fresh Food That More and More Cat Behaviorists Recommend

And check out the video!

Super, SUPER pumped to be a part of this effort!! Reaching more owners with this information means more healthy kitties, and that’s freaking PHENOMENAL!!

WATCH! SHARE! Help us reach EVERY kitty owner on the planet! Be a part of making the world a better place for our cats! <3

#RealHealthBeginsWithRealFood #BeFierceAboutTheFoodYouFeed #FeedFresh


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My Journey to Raw: Carter’s close call.

CatCentric Posted on March 8, 2017 by Tracy DionMarch 8, 2017

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Erica Scott, a devoted cat and dog mom who has always had a soft spot for cats with special needs and shares … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: How did this happen to my poor cat?!

CatCentric Posted on February 22, 2017 by Tracy DionMarch 8, 2017

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Amy Ripplinger, a devoted cat mom and fresh feeding advocate who enjoys snuggling her two kittos and traveling the world with her … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Too Many Gravestones

CatCentric Posted on February 8, 2017 by Tracy DionMarch 14, 2017

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Brandy Cap, a semi-retired entrepreneur, writer, researcher, animal lover, and advocate for cats and people. Brandy and her husband share their home … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Three lives changed. Thank you raw food!

CatCentric Posted on August 31, 2016 by Tracy DionAugust 31, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Holly Abbandonato, MSc, BScENR, BSc, BA, a biology PhD Student who has worked at cat shelters in both Canada and Norway. Holly … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Baby’s New Lease on Life

CatCentric Posted on June 8, 2016 by Tracy DionJune 8, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Pamela Perrine, a 60 year old advocate for natural living and volunteer health coach who dabbles in gardening and photography and hikes the … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Mitzy’s Meltdown

CatCentric Posted on May 25, 2016 by Tracy DionMay 25, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Sandra Murphey, a semi-retired 73 yr. old entrepreneur, writer, researcher, portrait photographer for 30 years, animal lover, and advocate for cats and … Continue reading →

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A Prey Model Raw Diet Analyzed: How does it stack up against AAFCO guidelines?

CatCentric Posted on May 23, 2016 by Tracy DionJanuary 19, 2018

As long time readers know, I’m a huge proponent of prey model raw (PMR) feeding. No other raw diet – commercial or home-prepared – beats it for cost and only whole prey beats it from a nutritional standpoint. But how … Continue reading →

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What’s up with multi-pet owners treating their dogs better than their cats?

CatCentric Posted on May 22, 2016 by Tracy DionMay 22, 2016

One of my biggest pet peeves is people – smart, caring people – who feed their dogs a fresh, wholesome diet, but continue to throw down processed, nutritionally substandard products for their cats. What is the deal with this? Why … Continue reading →

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My cat is thriving on dry kibble biscuits!

CatCentric Posted on March 13, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2017

This is a Sunday Sound-off post, in which I, or another CatCentric team member, gets personal with you and dishes out opinions, rants, book reviews, and so on, straight up and uncensored! This one’s from me. 😉 I hear it … Continue reading →

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