The Sustainable Pet Blog
Evidence-based guides on dog nutrition, food allergies, and sustainable pet care.
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Vegan vs. Vegetarian Dog Food: What's the Difference and Which Is Right for Your Dog?
Vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, meat-free: what each label actually means, which is right for your dog, and why complete and balanced matters more…
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Is Plant-Based Dog Food Nutritionally Complete? What the Science Says
It is the first question most people ask about plant-based dog food: can it really give my dog everything they need? The…
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Does Vegan Dog Food Have Enough Taurine? What the Science Actually Says
Dogs synthesize their own taurine from methionine and cysteine, which is why AAFCO sets no taurine minimum for dog food. What the…
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Petaluma Nutrition Analysis, Made Readable: Every Recipe, Explained
The full nutritional analysis for every Petaluma recipe in plain-language tables and charts, with minerals, vitamins, and how each compares to the…
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Copper in Dog Food: Why It Matters and How to Check Your Dog's Food
Copper is essential for dogs, but liver copper levels are rising. Why it matters, which breeds are at risk, and how to…
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Plant-Based vs. Raw Dog Food: What the Science Says
Plant-based vs. raw dog food compared on food safety, nutritional balance, and health outcomes, with peer-reviewed sources and a fair look at…
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Signs Your Dog Is Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet (And Signs They're Not)
You switched your dog to a plant-based bowl, and now you are watching closely. Is their skin calmer? Is the coat a…
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Are Synthetic Vitamins in Dog Food Bad? The Science of Safe Formulation
Synthetic vitamins in dog food are a common target of raw and fresh food marketing. Here is the science behind why they…
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The 10 Essential Amino Acids Dogs Need (and How Plant-Based Formulas Deliver Them)
Dogs need ten specific essential amino acids, not animal-derived ingredients per se. Here's what each one does, how plant ingredients deliver them…
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The British Veterinary Association Changed Its Position on Vegan Dog Food. Here's Why.
In July 2024, the British Veterinary Association reversed its long-standing opposition to nutritionally-sound vegan dog food. We unpack what the BVA changed,…
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Vet Q&A: Plant-Based Dog Food, Answered by Petaluma's Formulators
A combined Q&A with Petaluma's two veterinary formulators, Dr. Blake Hawley DVM and board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Sarah Dodd, on plant-based nutrition,…
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Pulses and Canine DCM: A Clinical Primer for Veterinarians
Are pulse ingredients (peas, chickpeas, lentils) causing canine DCM? A clinical primer for veterinarians summarizing the FDA investigation, current research on taurine…
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