Plant Powered Paws Podcast

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Plant Powered Paws Podcast delivers a wide range of invaluable information and advice from Dr Arielle and other leading industry professionals about research into dog and cat nutrition, feeding choices, and speaking to leaders in their field in an accessible, friendly way.

Tune in for all you need to know about enhancing your dog and cat’s health. 

💚 In this episode, we delve into the growing popularity of the raw food diet for dogs. Our guest, Dr Mike, has been deeply involved in the pet nutrition industry for years and has written numerous articles on this topic, as well as running Provet Nutrition Courses yearly. Mike penned an open letter to government and veterinary organisations, raising concerns about the raw feeding trend despite its touted benefits. He highlights the significant risks associated with this diet, including the presence of harmful pathogens in raw meat that can jeopardise both human and pet health.

Tune in to hear a comprehensive analysis of why Mike believes the negatives of raw food diets outweigh the positives, and learn what every pet owner should know before considering this controversial feeding approach.