The Sustainable Pet Blog
Evidence-based guides on dog nutrition, food allergies, and sustainable pet care.
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Petaluma vs. Hill's Prescription Diet k/d: Choosing a Kidney-Friendly Food for Your Dog
Your vet mentioned Hill's k/d. Here's how it works, when a prescription kidney diet is the right call, and where a low-phosphorus…
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Diet for Dogs With Liver Disease: What 150 Years of Science Tells Us
In 1893, Ivan Pavlov's team found that meat sickened dogs with liver shunts and a non-meat diet helped them recover. That 150-year-old…
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Dog Food for Liver Disease: Why Lower-Fat, Plant-Based Diets Help
Plant proteins have a more liver-friendly amino acid profile and lower copper than red meat. Here is the 2026 evidence-based guide to…
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Cushing's Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & Diet Guide
A comprehensive, evidence-based guide to Cushing's disease in dogs — covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options like trilostane and surgery, and the dietary…
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Pancreatitis in Dogs: Signs, Diet & Vet Guide
Pancreatitis in dogs is far more common than most owners realize — one post-mortem study found 34% of dogs had chronic pancreatitis…
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Diabetes in Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis & Diet Guide
Canine diabetes affects roughly 1 in 300 dogs and is rising every year. This guide covers the warning signs, how vets diagnose…
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Obesity in Dogs: Why a High-Fiber Plant-Based Diet May Help
Nearly 60% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese — a number that hasn't meaningfully budged in decades despite…
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Joint Health and Arthritis in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Nutritional Support
Arthritis is the most common source of chronic pain in dogs, and one of the most underrecognized. By the time most pet…
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Pancreatitis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes & Nutrition Guide
Pancreatitis is one of the more common — and commonly misunderstood — gastrointestinal conditions in dogs. It can range from a single,…
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Kidney Disease in Dogs: Diet, Phosphorus & Petaluma's Formulas
Kidney disease is one of the most common health concerns in dogs, particularly as they age — and it's often progressing…
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Lipomas in Senior Dogs: What That Lump Really Means
Quick Answer A lipoma is a benign fatty mass commonly found in middle-aged and senior dogs. They are soft, slightly movable under…
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Managing CKD in Dogs: How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help
Table of Contents Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs Recognizing Early Signs and Symptoms The Power of Diet in Managing CKD Why…
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