Ep. 22 -The Power Of Fresh Food For Your Dog

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In this episode of the DAFY Podcast, I sit down with Dr Tina Hansen to discuss one of the most debated topics in dog nutrition today.From raw diets to gently cooked meals and kibble, dog owners are being pulled in different directions - often by professionals who strongly disagree with each other.So… what’s actually going on?In this conversation, we break down:- Why dog nutrition advice is so divided- What vets are taught about nutrition (and what they’re not)- Why many vets remain cautious about fresh feeding- The real impact of food processing on your dog’s health- Why this topic is far more nuanced than it seemsThis episode isn’t about telling you what to feed.It’s about helping you understand why the confusion exists - so you can start making more informed decisions for your dog.Guest: Dr Tina Hansen (AKA Purple Vet)BIO: Dr Tina is an integrative vet, acupuncturist and canine nutritionist. She combines modern veterinary medicine with natural therapies to help pets heal from the inside out.After working across the UK and volunteering around the world - from Africa to Thailand and the Caribbean - Tina founded Purple Vet, where she now offers holistic consultations, nutrition advice and online courses for pet parents.She’s also one of the co-founders of the Holistic Vet Sisters, a community of vets sharing free, research-based holistic advice for pet owners everywhere.Connect with Tina:- Website: www.purple.vet - Instagram: www.instagram.com/purple.vet - Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepurplevet - YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tinainthewild🎧 New episodes out every 2 weeks - follow DAFY for expert and science-led dog health and nutrition advice.👩‍🔬 Want evidence-based and expert-led advice on dog health and nutrition? Join the DAFY communityhttps://www.skool.com/dafy/aboutFollow DAFY on:- Instagram: www.instagram.com/dafy_dogadviceforyou/- Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572353507238- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dafy_dogadviceforyou- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/dafy-dog-advice-for-you/#dogfood #freshfeeding #dognutrition #doghealth #holisticvet #integrativevet #pethealth #dafypodcast

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This episode was published on April 16, 2026.

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In this episode of the DAFY Podcast, I sit down with Dr Tina Hansen to discuss one of the most debated topics in dog nutrition today.From raw diets to gently cooked meals and kibble, dog owners are being pulled in different directions - often by...

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