Episode Description
Summer is in full swing, and so are pet food recalls, lawsuits, and warm-weather safety concerns. In this month's edition of Zoomies, Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler round up the latest headlines that every pet parent should know. From the internet's latest obsession with "boy kibble" to expanding pet food recalls and the growing concern surrounding the New World Screwworm, this episode blends industry insight and practical advice with plenty of laughs along the way. Our hosts also share important reminders about fireworks safety, parasite prevention, and why staying informed about recalls can help protect your pets.
Helpful Links
🚫 Learn more about the Ridglan Farms shutdown: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/wisconsin-beagle-research-facility-shut-down
💪 Find out what “boy kibble” is all about: https://fortune.com/2026/03/01/what-is-boy-kibble-tiktok-trend-beef-rice-rfk-jr/
💬 Get the scoop on some of our previous DCM discussions:
- BSM Partners’ research: https://bsmpartners.net/research/dcm
- Our DCM episode: https://bsmpartners.net/barking-mad-podcast/the-billion-dollar-deception-of-dcm-inside-ketonaturals-class-action-lawsuit
📋 Get more info on the latest recalls:
- GO Raw LLC: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/go-raw-llc-expands-voluntary-recall-include-one-lot-steves-real-food-freeze-dried-chicken-recipe-due
- Revival Animal Health: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/revival-animal-health-llc-voluntarily-recalls-canine-and-gm-milk-replacers-due-low-or-elevated
- Vitamin D article from one of our experts: https://bsmpartners.net/insights/too-much-too-little-too-late-why-pet-food-recalls-continue-for-vitamin-d/
🪰 Read more about the New World Screwworm here:
- AP News: https://apnews.com/article/screwworm-flesh-eating-parasite-cattle-texas-a7459200cef00d658d877755ad761f41
- USDA response: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm
- Thought leadership from our veterinary expert: https://bsmpartners.net/insights/a-fly-of-a-different-color/
🔊 Take a listen to our episode on noise phobia: https://bsmpartners.net/barking-mad-podcast/keep-calm-a-pet-parents-guide-to-managing-noise-phobias-in-dogs
🎧 Tune in to past episodes of Zoomies here:
- May 2026: https://bsmpartners.net/barking-mad-podcast/may-zoomies-growing-meat-recalls-and-pet-food-goes-to-court
- April 2026: https://bsmpartners.net/barking-mad-podcast/april-zoomies-headlines-from-the-world-of-pet
Show Notes
00:00 – Introducing the Barking Mad Facebook page!
01:13 – Animal Welfare Protestors Shut Down Ridglan Farms
02:11 – Amazon Pet Day Sales
05:13 – We’re Feeding Men Kibble Now?
11:03 – More DCM Drama
14:22 – Recent Pet Food Recalls
18:03 – Watch Out for the New World Screwworm
21:39 – Preparing Your Pets for Fireworks Season
22:41 – Final Thoughts & See You Next Time!