Pet food advice is everywhere and a lot of it conflicts. If you have ever stood in an aisle (or scrolled online) wondering who to trust, this conversation is for you. We sit down with Micaela Ullman Performance Pet Nutrition to talk about what evidence-based pet nutrition actually looks like when you’re feeding a real dog or cat in a real home.

Michaela explains why she built Performance Pet Nutrition after seeing a major gap between what pet owners want to understand and the confusing guidance they often receive. We dig into the most common pet food myths, including the belief that expensive food is automatically better and the assumption that an ingredient list tells the whole story. She also breaks down why one-size-fits-all feeding advice can miss the mark, and how individualized nutrition support can help with picky eaters, weight management, digestion, skin health, and healthy aging.

We also get personal about how her own childhood dog’s allergy struggles sparked a career in animal health, plus what life looks like when your “off time” includes a Great Dane puppy, miniature horses, chickens, and family time. The biggest takeaway: nutrition is not just about food, it’s about quality of life and every meal is a chance to support your pet’s long-term health. If you find this helpful, subscribe, share it with a fellow pet owner, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the show.