Lori Carscadden

‘Dr. Lori’ Carscadden, aka The Furry Godmother, has been a part of the Dr. Harvey’s family for over a decade.

Dr. Lori creates custom nutritional action plans individualized for your pups, primarily regarding kidney concerns and how best to navigate through those overwhelming mealtime power struggles through dietary care and management.

As our Animal Behavior and Advanced Nutrition Specialist with a doctorate in Humane Education, you can catch her educating our customers on how to strengthen their bond with their canine companions during stressful health challenges and beyond.

Dr. Lori has written numerous blogs on enriching the Human-Canine relationship which you can check out here:

• The Heart of Dr. Harvey’s: Meet Lori
• Scent Work & Mental Stimulation for Dogs
• Take a Walk on the Wild Side – Leash Walks with your Four Legged Pal
• Your Dog is Trying to Tell You Something – Becoming More Fluent in Canine Body Language
• Paws and Hydrate: A Love Story on the Benefits of Water for Pups and the People Who Love Them

Get to Know More About Lori

Name a unique fact about yourself

I come from a triple generation Animal Care Family. The family home was nestled within our family-run boarding kennel, with my mother as a self-taught groomer. Taking care of all the dogs in her care even while she was pregnant, I often joke that dog hair that was swept up has literally become part of my DNA. My daughter is also working in the pet care industry and hopes to someday assist families with dogs’ nutritional needs and creature comforts, just like her mama and mama before her.

Do you have any pets? What are their names?

Age order oldest to youngest

• A 90 lb black Tosa Inu named TadPole
• A 15 lb ball of terror named Lemony Snicket, because before landing here he came from a series of unfortunate events
• A tabby named Mr. Metta MaGee
• And a Mini Pig named Filbert

What is your favorite part of working at Dr. Harvey’s?

Truly being able to make a difference. So many pet parents are scared and overwhelmed when given scary news at the veterinarian and do not know where to turn. The internet can be a blessing and a curse, full of useful and not-so-useful information. I love hearing folks audibly sigh relief that they have some actual guidance and within budget (free guidance).

What are some of the biggest myths out there about what to feed your dog?

That dogs deserve nothing but rocks (processed kibble).

What is it about our products and culture that makes Dr. Harvey’s so special?

Dr. Harvey, himself, is the real deal. He cares, and so do all of us! For decades, Dr. Harvey has been tirelessly sharing his knowledge and wisdom about health and nutrition for companion animals- it’s his superpower, and something we all learn from. A beacon of inspiration, Dr. Harvey is truly my hero.