Ep. 7 - Dog Food Confusion? Making Smart Diet Choices for Every Life Stage

Ep. 7 - Dog Food Confusion? Making Smart Diet Choices for Every Life StageEver feel totally lost trying to pick the right food for your dog? With so many options and so much advice out there, it's easy to get confused. But knowing what to feed your pup for a long and healthy life is really important!In this episode, I chat with Laura Warcholek, a licensed Veterinary Technician (VTS) with a specialisation in nutrition. She's here to clear up the confusion and help you make the best food choices for your fur pup. We talked about:- What your dog needs at every life stage (from tiny puppy to wise senior).- Why looking at nutrients is often more important than just the ingredients on the bag (and how marketing can be tricky!).- How to figure out exactly how many calories your dog really needs every day – those bag guidelines are just a starting point!- The truth about carbs: why they're not always bad for your dog.- The real story behind grain-free diets and what the science says.We also chat about:- How adding fresh food toppers can boost their bowl (and the important 90/10 rule).- What electrolytes are and why they matter for your dog's health.- Simple signs to spot if your dog's current diet isn't working for them.- Why vet professionals recommend specific foods and what digestibility studies really tell us.Laura's passion for helping pets shines through in every answer. This episode is packed with practical, easy-to-understand advice that will empower you to make better food choices for dog.Guest: Laura Warcholek, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)BIO: Laura Warcholek is a licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT) with a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in nutrition. Based in the US, she works in clinical practice and offers virtual consultations, helping pet owners understand complex nutritional science and make informed diet choices for their dogs.Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l.warch.vts/📌 Want expert answers you can trust? Join the DAFY waitlist: bit.ly/4jE8o4Y🎧 New episodes out every 2 weeks - follow DAFY for expert, science-led dog health and nutrition advice!Follow DAFY on:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dafy_dogadviceforyou/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572353507238- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dafy_dogadviceforyou- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dafy-dog-advice-for-you/#dognutrition #petfood #dogdiet #lifestages #calories #grainfree #doghealth #dogfoodlabels #electrolytes #dogcare #veterinarynutrition #dafypodcast