Alkaline urine and crystals on a plant-based dog food diet
There is a concern amongst plant-based feeders that their dogs may develop bladder stones or crystals (typically struvite) when on a plant-based diet as plants in the diet are alkalinising. The normal range for a dog’s urine is pH 5–7. A pH > 7 indicates...Do we need to worry about DCM with a legume rich diet?
DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy is one of the biggest concerns to most owners feeding their dogs a 100% plant-based diet as it is what has made the headlines when anyone mentions a ‘legume-rich’ vegan dog food diet. Legumes such as lentils, peas and beans...The Vit D3 and Vegan Dog Food Debate
Vitamin D has caused much controversy with plant-based feeding of dogs in the UK. There are even claims that the vegan dog foods labelled as vegan in the UK and EU are breaching the rules as Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) can only be found in sheep wool called lanolin...How much oil should you feed your dog?
Read full post...What should you be aware of when choosing to homecook?
What can go wrong with homecooking – read more here? “We’ve just tried all the new recipes and JUST BE KIND supplement.Molly loves them all, especially ones with peanut butter in – The little bits of icing are great for hiding her...
“I believe in a kinder, healthier way to feed our dogs that does no damage to our environment, harms no animals and uses fresh, healthy plant-based ingredients for a balanced, wholesome and delicious diet”
– Dr Arielle Griffiths Just Be Kind Dog Food