Why We Question Plant-Based Protein, but Rarely Question What Dogs Have Always Been Fed
Plant-based protein often triggers concern, yet ultra-processed animal protein is rarely scrutinized. Laura Simonson, founder of Virchew, explores why that imbalance exists and invites readers...
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The Question No One Wants to Ask About Dog Food
When fear moves faster than evidence, dogs pay the price. This article questions the legume-DCM narrative and shines a light on what the pet food...
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PLANT-BASED RESEARCH FOR DOGS - QUICK LINKS!
Quick links to our comprehensive plant-based dog research and headlines.
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Bringing Back the G'OAT of Grains!
I recently took a walk down memory lane back to the late 80s. I was thinking about oats and this blog, but found myself recalling...
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Analysis of 16 studies on the impact of vegan diets on cat and dog health
Analysis of 16 studies on the impact of vegan diets on cat and dog health Domínguez-Oliva et al. (2023) concluded, “there was no overwhelming evidence...
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Outcomes of domestic dogs fed a commercial plant-based diet (pea protein) for a year
PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL STUDY OF 15 DOGS FOLLOWING A PEA PROTEIN*, PLANT-BASED DIET Linde et al. (2024) comprehensively assessed the health of 15 dogs by analysing blood cells...
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Research: Plant-Based Food for Dogs
UPDATED OCT 2025: THREE IMPORTANT UPDATES IN THE NEWS. 1. "The Environmental Impact Of Dog And Cat Food: What You Need To Know" This...
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Let's Dish on a Dog's Microbiome and Digestion - Part 1
#DYK that pet parents are increasingly recognizing the powerful link between gut health and overall well-being? In fact, over 75% of them believe the digestive...
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Braving the Wilderness: On Belonging vs. Fitting In
"What does this (and all of our motivational posts) have to do with plant-based food for dogs or even dogs for that matter?" Answer: Everything....
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