A species appropriate diet as the foundation of health with Dr Renee O'Duhring

Dr Renee O'Duhring is a holistic veterinarian with a passion for nutrition. She is the co-founder of a holistic veterinary practice; The Natural Vets, on the Sunshine Coast in QLD. Renee and I discuss her opinion on the best diet for dogs and cats according to their anatomy, physiology and evolutionary development. For Renee, this looks like a natural, wholefoods diet that reflects what the animal would obtain in the wild.  Topics discussed include: The fundamentals of species appropriate diets for dogs and cats, and how they differ from each other  Are vegan diets healthy for dogs and cats?  The problem with high carbohydrate processed diets, particularly for conditions such as hyperadrenocorticism, diabetes and obesity  Incorporating principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine when designing diets for particular health conditions  How to transition a cat or dog off a processed diet and onto a natural diet  Some of the adverse reactions that may occur with a transition to a natural diet and how these can be overcome  Are raw diets dangerous for pets and their owners?  How to safely choose and feed bones for dogs and cats  You can find Dr Renee at The Natural Vets on the Sunshine Coast in QLD or at www.thenaturalvets.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.