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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The Truth and Fear About Plant-Based Dog Food (and Why I Chose It Anyway)
I've always been very curious. Early on in my life I naturally began exploring to find the truth beneath the headlines, opinions, ideologies and traditions,...
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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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Plant-Based Diets for Dogs: The ONE Question.
When it comes to the topic of plant-based diets for dogs there's a consistent, misinformed carnivore vs. omnivore sparring. Let's set the records straight with...
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BARK the HALLS! Holiday OPEN HOUSE!
Your dog's RSVP is really appreciated! BARK THE HALLS! You + Your Pooch are Invited to VIRCHEW’S Holiday OPEN HOUSE! Get your jingle on and...
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What's Up With Algae For Dogs?
Updated: Jan 12 We're doggedly delighted to have Tatiana Victorino, BS, Food Engineering, Virchew's Lead of Operations and Research share her update on one of...
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