Raw Dog Food Summit 2026 – Free Holistic Canine Health Event

There’s a moment many pet parents reach when they realize “normal” dog food doesn’t feel normal at all. The ingredients read like a science project, the results feel unpredictable, and you’re left wondering what your dog was actually designed to thrive on.

This summit is an invitation to come back to the basics—real food, clear thinking, and practical care that supports vitality. If you’ve been curious about raw feeding but overwhelmed by conflicting opinions, you’ll find steady guidance here.

Inside these sessions, you’ll explore a grounded, evidence-informed approach to raw feeding—so you can make choices with confidence, not confusion, and support your dog in a way that feels aligned with nature.

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Why Attend “The Raw Dog Food Summit”

Pet owners are tired of highly processed, unnatural dog food and are now seeking healthier, species-appropriate feeding solutions for their dogs. This summit gathers 14+ world-leading veterinarians, researchers, and experts to go behind the scenes of raw feeding—addressing common myths, misconceptions, and mistakes, while also exploring the potential benefits of feeding raw food done the right way.

When you’re trying to do what’s best for your dog, the noise can be exhausting—heated debates, rigid rules, and advice that doesn’t match your real life. This event helps you cut through that noise with practical, actionable protocols you can actually use, whether you’re brand new to raw feeding or ready to refine what you already do. The goal is simple: support optimal health and vitality through nutrition as nature intended.

You’ll also gain a clearer perspective on topics pet parents and professionals often struggle to navigate: balancing a raw diet, choosing quality ingredients, and approaching raw feeding thoughtfully in different life stages and health situations. The summit explores issues like the role of protein, fat, and carbohydrates; the importance of variety; how to think about raw feeding for seniors and puppies; and how to approach real-world concerns such as pancreatitis, performance nutrition, and broader questions about “food as fuel.” With a trusted host and a range of experienced voices, you’ll leave with a more confident, grounded framework for feeding decisions—without relying on guesswork.

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Who Should Attend The 2026 Raw Dog Food Summit

This summit is for anyone who wants to feel steadier and more informed about what goes into their dog’s bowl. If you’ve been questioning highly processed food, exploring species-appropriate feeding, or simply looking for a clearer path through the raw-feeding “opinions maze,” you’ll find a more grounded approach here—focused on practical steps and real-life application.

It’s also a meaningful space for professionals who support pet health and want to understand the conversations pet owners are having right now. With voices spanning veterinary medicine, research, holistic practice, and raw food education, the summit offers a broad view—so you can learn, refine, and make choices from a place of clarity.

• Pet parents who want step-by-step help transitioning to raw feeding
• Dog owners who feel unsure about balancing a raw diet correctly
• People who want to understand common myths and misconceptions about raw feeding
• Those feeding (or considering feeding) raw for puppies, seniors, or performance dogs
• Pet owners navigating raw feeding questions alongside illness or special health needs
• Veterinarians, vet students, and animal care workers seeking deeper perspective on raw feeding
• Holistic pet care practitioners and trainers who want nutrition to support overall wellbeing
• Anyone who wants evidence-based strategies in holistic pet care

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What You’ll Learn During The Raw Dog Food Summit 2026

This event is designed to help you move from uncertainty to a more confident, workable approach to raw feeding. You’ll explore what “done the right way” can look like—so your dog’s meals feel intentional, balanced, and supportive of real-world health.

Along the way, you’ll hear practical frameworks for building meals, choosing ingredients, and avoiding common mistakes that can derail a transition. The focus stays on grounded guidance you can apply at home, not abstract theory.

You’ll also learn how to think clearly about differing needs across life stages and situations—from puppies to seniors, from everyday companions to performance dogs, and from basic feeding questions to more complex circumstances. Here’s some of what you’ll learn:

• Little-known principles for balancing a raw food diet every dog owner must follow
• Key reasons many pet parents choose to move beyond kibble
• How protein, fat, and carbohydrates can affect your dog’s wellbeing
• Why variety matters and how to approach it in a practical way
• How raw feeding can be approached for puppies and growing dogs
• How raw feeding can support senior dogs through expected metabolic changes
• How to navigate raw feeding alongside acute and chronic illness
• Raw feeding considerations for pancreatitis, including what may be tolerated
• How “Food as Fuel” can support optimal performance and recovery
• The role gut health and the microbiome can play in behavior and wellbeing

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Event Schedule: The Raw Dog Food Summit

Here’s a preview of the daily themes and featured sessions. Each day offers focused learning to help you understand raw feeding more clearly—and apply it in a safe, practical way that supports your dog’s health.

Sessions include interviews, presentations, and a kickoff panel designed to set the stage for what’s ahead. You’ll hear from veterinarians, nutritionists, researchers, and educators, with content that ranges from foundational basics to more specific real-life concerns.

DAY 0: Kick-Off Event

• Welcome to the Raw Dog Food Summit – Hosted by Dr. Ian Billinghurst (Summit Panel | Sunday – February 15, 2026 @ 6:00 PM ET) with Dr. Katie Woodley, Dr. Conor Brady and Ronny LeJeune

DAY 1: The Basics Of Raw Feeding

• Beyond Kibble: Reasons To Ditch The Dry – Dr. Nick Thompson (Interview | Monday – February 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Protein, Fat & Carbs – Dr. Conor Brady (Interview | Monday – February 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Why Raw: What You Need To Know So Your Dog Can Thrive – Joel Baardseth (Presentation | Monday – February 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Why Feed Raw? – Nicole Cammack (Interview | Monday – February 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)

DAY 2: The Specifics Of Raw Feeding

• Raw Feeding For Senior Dogs – Kasie Maxwell Grujcic (Interview | Tuesday – February 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• How To Feed Sick Dogs With Raw – Julie Anne Lee (Interview | Tuesday – February 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Raw Feeding For Puppies – Dr. Katie Woodley (Presentation | Tuesday – February 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Raw Food For Pancreatitis – Dr. Judy Morgan (Interview | Tuesday – February 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Transition To Raw Diet – Kimberly Gauthier (Presentation | Tuesday – February 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)

DAY 3: A Deeper Dive Into Feeding

• The Evolution Of A Dogs Diet – Dr. Ian Billinghurst (Presentation | Wednesday – February 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Food, Behavior & Gut Bugs: The Psychobiome Revolution – Dr. Christian Vergara (Presentation | Wednesday – February 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Feeding Performance Dogs – Ronny LeJeune (Interview | Wednesday – February 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Cancer In Dogs – Does Food Make A Difference – Paul Raybould (Interview | Wednesday – February 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• The importance of variety & Food vs Nutrients – Rachel Fusaro (Interview | Wednesday – February 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)
• Coprophagia, Autolyzed Foods & Fermented Foods – Julie Anne Lee (Interview | Wednesday – February 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM ET)

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About Your Host – Dr. Ian Billinghurst

Dr. Ian Billinghurst is a nutritionist, agricultural scientist, veterinary surgeon, acupuncturist, and nutritional consultant, known for helping pet owners rethink what “normal” feeding has become. He is also the author of Give Your Dog a Bone, Grow Your Pups With Bones, and The BARF Diet, which share the basic principles of canine nutrition using raw, whole foods.

He is regarded as the “father of raw food feeding,” having published Give Your Dog a Bone in 1993—one of the early works that brought broader attention to problems associated with carbohydrate-based cooked and processed pet foods, and the alternative of a raw, whole, species-appropriate diet.

Dr. Billinghurst consults on evolutionary nutrition, conducts clinical and literature research into nutrition, and writes and lectures on evolutionary nutrition and acupuncture. He has also produced his own brand of frozen raw pet foods and is currently developing a range of raw food prescription diets.

His latest book, Pointing the Bone at Cancer, showcases science related to cancer as a disease with mitochondrial/metabolic origins, with emphasis on susceptibility to ketogenesis and calorie restriction.

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Reviews

This was a great series. I have been feeding a total raw regime to my golden retriever since he was four months old and told me he HATED kibble. He is now 19 months old and thriving on his raw. These sessions expanded and reinforced my knowledge… thank you 🙏

I have already shared the series on Facebook with the Golden Retriever NZ group but would recommend it to all dog owners.

Ruth Woodward

Every presentation has been so worthwhile aI have learnt so much from then and given so much to process

Every pet owner would benefit from this summit as well as many more vets

Susan Heath

amazing !! dear Ian, i’m a vet since 20 years, always thought dry utra procesed food is a disaster…
than i read your book about 10 years ago , i studied micronutrition, TCM , physiotherapy and herbal therapy !
Since 5 years I work mostly as an integrative vet and of course I m already more than convinced about all those topics..
Sometimes i feel a bit lonely here around speaking about raw food , mirobiome and preventive medicine with all those Hill’S Vet around me…
but hearing those amazing speakers gives me a lot of courage to go on !! you are doing such a great job !!BRAVO
LOVE from switzerland

every dog and cat owner
every vet student…

Muriel Grauer

I have now finished the Raw Dog Food Summit and I cannot thank everyone enough – It has been such a joy and a vast learning experience. I am honoured to have been able to connect with so many experts in a variety of countries. I truly have learned so much and the notes I have will be a great tool for my own raw journey with my animal companions, now and in the future. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!

All pet parents, animal care workers and vets who are interested in providing the best nutrition and quality of life for cats and dogs. Much of this information also benefits humans in the way we take care of our own bodies too.

Rebekah Farmer

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Free Gifts for Attendees

The Evolution Of A Dogs Diet (Instant Access Talk)

• Evolution of the canine dietary genome
• What the evolution teaches Us about feeding our dogs today
• Food environments

“Danger Foods For Dogs And Cats” EBook (Downloadable Resource)

• Bonus PDF guide you can download for your digital pet care toolkit
• A complete list of danger foods you must avoid giving your dog
• Guidance on why some shared foods can be poisonous and sometimes fatal

“Your Guide To Raw Feeding” Ebook (Downloadable Resource)

• A bonus PDF guide you can download for your digital dog care toolkit
• Benefits of raw feeding and how to get started
• Transition guidance, including what to do with a puppy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this event?

This event is ideal for pet parents seeking healthier, species-appropriate feeding solutions and a clearer approach to raw feeding done the right way. Whether you’re new or experienced, it offers practical protocols and perspectives you can apply. Veterinarians, vet students, animal care workers, and holistic pet care professionals are especially welcome.

What is The Raw Dog Food Summit?

The Raw Dog Food Summit is a free online summit for pet owners and professionals focused on raw food feeding for dogs done the right way. It features 14+ world-leading veterinarians, researchers, and experts who explore myths, misconceptions, mistakes, and potential benefits of raw feeding.

Is this event really free?

Yes. You can register for free (for a limited time) to access the summit content.

When and where does this event take place?

This is a free online summit held February 16–18, 2026, with a Day 0 kickoff panel on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET. The sessions listed run at 10:00 AM ET on the summit days.

Do I need prior experience with raw feeding to benefit?

No. The summit is designed for both new and experienced dog owners, with sessions that cover foundational basics and deeper dives you can use to refine your approach.

Will I learn how to transition my dog to a raw diet?

Yes. The summit includes step-by-step, practical, and actionable protocols to help you transition your dog to a raw feeding diet the right way for optimal health and vitality.

Does the summit cover how to balance a raw food diet?

Yes. You’ll learn little-known principles for balancing a raw food diet, along with guidance around variety and practical decision-making for real-life feeding.

Will there be guidance for puppies and senior dogs?

Yes. Sessions include raw feeding for puppies and raw feeding for senior dogs, including expected metabolic changes and how feeding can be adjusted for life stage needs.

Does the summit address raw feeding with illness or pancreatitis?

Yes. You’ll find sessions focused on navigating raw feeding with acute and chronic illness, plus specific discussion of pancreatitis and what dogs can or can’t generally tolerate.

Is this summit useful for veterinarians and pet professionals?

Yes. The summit is designed for pet owners and professionals, and includes expert-led content from veterinarians, researchers, and educators. Vet students and animal care workers can also benefit from the breadth of perspectives shared.

Are there free gifts included when I register?

Yes. Registration includes instant access to bonus holistic pet care resources, including a featured talk and downloadable ebooks listed on this page.

How do I register?

Use any “Register Here For Free” button on this page to claim your free ticket.

Can I share this with friends?

Absolutely! Feel free to share this page with others.

How do I attend the summit?

You can attend online from the comfort of your home using your computer, phone, or tablet.

Will this summit include practical, actionable guidance?

Yes. The event emphasizes actionable protocols and practical steps to help you refine and enhance your raw feeding practices.

Who will be teaching during the summit?

The summit features 14+ world-leading veterinarians, researchers, and experts. Sessions are hosted by Dr. Ian Billinghurst and include interviews and presentations with a range of holistic pet care and raw feeding educators.

What is Day 0 and what happens there?

Day 0 is the kickoff panel hosted by Dr. Ian Billinghurst. Dr. Katie Woodley, Dr. Conor Brady, and Ronny LeJeune join to share what to expect and discuss transitioning your dog to a raw feeding diet the right way.

What will I learn about variety and nutrients?

You’ll learn about the importance of variety when feeding raw, and how to think about “food vs nutrients,” including how to ensure homemade meals provide balance and essential nutrients.

Does the summit cover behavior and gut health?

Yes. The summit includes content on the microbiome and how gut health may influence behavior, including the connection between the gut and brain.

Is there content for performance dogs?

Yes. You’ll find a session on feeding performance dogs, including “Food as Fuel,” antioxidants for recovery, and the importance of conditioning.

Is there a session related to cancer and diet?

Yes. There is a session titled “Cancer In Dogs – Does Food Make A Difference,” which includes discussion points such as dogs having zero nutritional need for dietary carbohydrates, and the relationship between glucose, ketones, and intermittent fasting.

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