S5E03 - Dr. Pete from Voyager Dog Food Co.

In this episode of the Canine Culture podcast, host Brittany interviews Dr. Pete, the founder of Voyager Dog Food Company. Dr. Pete, a veteran in veterinary medicine, shares the journey of starting his own dog food company after a personal experience with copper storage disease in a family dog. The conversation delves into the importance of treating dogs with food as medicine, addressing preventable issues, and the specific challenges related to copper storage in commercial dog food. Dr. Pete highlights the prevalence of copper storage disease in dogs and its connection to the use of copper sulfate in various animal foods. He explains the adverse effects on the liver and the challenges in diagnosing the condition. The discussion emphasizes the need for a proactive approach to pet health, focusing on preventing and treating underlying issues through proper nutrition. The episode also explores the concept of using food as medicine for dogs, drawing parallels with human dietary practices. Dr. Pete critiques common trends in commercial dog food, such as the inclusion of multiple proteins and the lack of focus on specific dietary needs. The conversation sheds light on Voyager Dog Food Company's commitment to providing a copper-free diet for dogs, contributing to improved health outcomes. About Voyager Dog Food Company: Voyager Dog Food Company was founded by Dr. Pete VanVranken in direct response to the health issues he was encountering daily in the dogs he was treating. A practicing veterinarian of over 48 years, Dr. Pete has one philosophy; treat the treatable, prevent the preventable. Voyager firmly believes that feeding our dogs quality, safe food can enhance not only their daily health but their overall longevity, which is why Voyager is everything that most other dog foods are not: fresh and nutritious, small batch dog food, devoid of harmful chelated copper. We proudly offer you what every dog deserves, patented clean and complete recipes, created by a veterinarian, a food scientist and a PHD nutritionist — high quality complete food for a lifetime of adventures. ------------------------------------------------- Follow Voyager Dog Food Co.: Voyager Dog Food Co. Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow On Facebook⁠ ⁠Follow On Youtube ------------------------------------------------- Shop Our Store! With every purchase, 15% of the proceeds each month are dedicated to supporting a rotating selection of rescues or nonprofits devoted to improving the lives of dogs in need. ⁠Canine Culture Podcast Store⁠ ------------------------------------------------- Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts. As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian. ------------------------------------------------- Find Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].