10/13/2026
What’s allowed in pet food might shock you. And a reassuring label doesn’t tell the whole story.
At Odyssey Pets, we believe you deserve clear information about what goes into your pet’s bowl. That’s why we wanted to share this conversation with you.
Our co-owner, Sherry Redwine, co-hosts Pet Shop Girls with fellow independent pet store owner Carly Patryluk. It’s a podcast for pet industry professionals to learn, ask tough questions, and help each other better serve pets and their people.
For their milestone 150th episode, they welcomed Susan Thixton, the pet food consumer advocate behind Truth About Pet Food. Susan fights for pet parents’ rights to safe food and honest information, bringing consumer concerns to government regulators and the people involved in setting pet food standards.
While the podcast is geared toward the pet industry, this conversation is one pet parents should hear. Susan explains practices and regulatory loopholes that will leave you wondering, “How is that allowed?” They discuss the gap between what we expect pet food rules to protect our pets from and what regulators actually permit—and why the wording on a bag deserves a closer look.
We’re sharing it because you deserve more than a reassuring marketing claim when choosing food for an animal you love.
Watch episode 150 on YouTube by searching Pet Shop Girls Podcast for Indie Pet Pros, or search “Pet Shop Girls Podcast” on your favorite podcast platform to listen.
Pet Shop Girls Podcast for Indie Pet Pros Susan Thixton