Ridiculous History The Ridiculous History of Dog Food
Nov 13, 2025
Dive into the wild and wacky world of Doc Holliday, the dentist-turned-gunslinger whose legend is sprinkled with both fact and fiction. Discover how a twist of fate could have led him to a peaceful dental practice instead of a shootout in Tombstone. Uncover the fascinating journey of how early dog feeding practices evolved, from ancient Rome to the rise of commercial dog food, and the quirky marketing claims that shaped the pet food industry. Enjoy plenty of humorous anecdotes along the way!
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Snack Mixup Teaches Label-Checking
- Noel Brown recounts accidentally eating dog jerky mixed with human snacks and noticing improved dental health.
- He stopped halfway after reading the label and learned to check packages first.
Dog Food Goes Back Millennia
- Romans documented early dog diets in 2000 BCE, showing long-standing human concern for working dogs.
- Marcus Terentius Varro advised soaking barley bread in milk and feeding bone soup for strength.
Pets Become Status Symbols
- By the 14th century, wealthy Europeans treated dogs as companions with specialized diets.
- Count Gaston III recommended bran bread, bean broth, and goat's milk for hunting dogs.
