I am so looking forward to this interview. Hetal Sheth is a plant-based advocate in India who does amazing work with so many stray dogs, while promoting balanced plant-based feeding of dogs in India using supplements as well as a wonderful mix of natural holistic herbs.
The live interview is this afternoon at 3pm on Wednesday the 31st May if you wanted to tune in and listen.
These are the questions she will be asking in the live interview –
- What made you start recommending plant based diets for dogs
- What is the most important aspect that one needs to bear when switching to a plant based diet
- Can dogs with allergies or skin issues(yeast etc) have plant based diets and how does it help?
- Most canine nutritionists and holistic vets believe that dogs need a high protein, high fat keto diet for dogs fighting cancer. What has your experience been?
- How does plant based diets help aid weight management? Why do dogs tend to lose weight on a plant based diet?
- How does a plant based diet help dogs with pancreatitis or GI Issues?
- Can a plant based diet help improve conditions like arthritis?
- Would you recommend a plant based diet for dogs with diabetes and why?
Mars petfood said to be developing a meat-free pet food!
I am very excited to read that the multi-national food corporate Mars who own Pedigree and Whiskas pet foods, are finally concerned about the environmental impact of farming and are looking at meat substitutes for pet food!
The life of a dairy cow
This may be one of the hardest posts I will ever write but as a vet, a mother and now a vegan, I feel that everyone has a right to know about the life of a dairy cow
Ruff goes on holiday!
The joy you feel on holiday with your pets who are enjoying themselves is immense
The most delicious date loaf ever
I looked up a recipe online as I was concerned that maybe I wouldn’t be able to enjoy a delicious date loaf again now that I am vegan…..how wrong I was!
Are you feeding a grain free diet to your dog?
Don’t believe the marketing hype about grain free diets!
Our human food has shaped our dog’s gut microbiome
We tend to feed our pets on the foods that we like – yes we are all guilty of it!
Whatever it takes
My journey to find the ideal balanced plant-based food for our little dog has been fraught with stress as my husband (also a vet but also a complete perfectionist) is in denial with
Greta Thunberg is a vegan
Greta Thunberg is vegan. Her impassioned plea to world leaders has brought me to tears!
Why do dogs and cats eat grass?
I have had a number of clients concerned that their dog or cat eats grass sometimes on a daily basis and they are concerned that there is something wrong with their pet
Ruff has a dental
I do feel very bad as a vet having a 5 year old dog with such bad dental tartar! Like 90% of the UK dog population, he has eaten….
I just feel exhausted
I am SO thankful for being vegan and appreciating everything good and healthy in my life and today I made vegan dog food…..and it was delicious!!
Has it been difficult being a vegan these last 6 weeks?
I have found it far easier than I ever imagined and in a way, I do wish I had done it a long time ago!
