Dr. James Templeman & Lindsay Meyers: Raw Pet Food | Ep. 96

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. James Templeman and Lindsay Meyers from Primal Pet Foods break down the science behind creating complete and balanced raw diets for pets. They talk about the challenges of getting micronutrients right, dealing with ingredient variability, and why solid research matters in pet food. Hear how innovation, testing, and careful formulation work together to keep pets safe and well-nourished. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Raw and minimally processed pet foods have gained popularity due to their natural look, but balancing their nutritional composition requires careful formulation." - Dr. James Templeman

Meet the guests:

Dr. James Templeman holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and is Director of Nutrition and Formulation at Primal Pet Foods. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Guelph, focusing on protein quality models and pet diet formulation.

Lindsay Meyers, BS CVT, is Vice President of Quality, Nutrition, and Compliance at Primal Pet Foods. With over 15 years in veterinary medicine, she specializes in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and nutritional development for minimally processed pet food formulations.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:02) Introduction
• (03:04) Formulating raw diets
• (06:07) Ingredient variability
• (10:18) Micronutrient sourcing
• (16:10) Scientific pet food research
• (24:04) Product innovation
• (37:16) Final Questions

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