Plant Powered Paws

Dr Rebecca Brociek shares some of the insights from her PhD at University of Nottingham. She discusses the environmental benefits of plant based dog food, and that also most tested meat-based dry dog foods aren't actually nutritionally complete! Find out more from this blog post:https://justbekind.co.uk/blogs/news/a-10th-study-in-favour-of-plant-based

In this episode of Plant Powered Paws Podcast, Dr Arielle sits down with actor, comedian, and activist Lee Brace — the creative force behind vegan drag persona Dawn Chorus and her carnivorous alter ego, Peter the Meat Eater (who we just love!) They also discuss how some types of meat-based dog foods are made.

Ella is the founder of Herbie Wilde - a plant-based dog food company that focusses on developing highly nutritious and responsibly sourced food. She speaks to Dr Arielle about her transition from Hollywood producer to business owner and the challenges this came with. She also shares her passion for rewilding Britain and how her mission to heal her own dog sparked a wider purpose to protect the planet for future generations - both human and canine.

Hetal Sheth is a plant-based advocate in India who does amazing work with so many stray dogs, while promoting balanced plant-based feeding of dogs in India using supplements as well as a wonderful mix of natural holistic ayurvedic herbs. Hetal and Dr Arielle discuss foods that contain important vitamins that dogs require in their diet, as well as some mistakes that people can make when home cooking for their dogs.

In this episode, Dr Arielle sits down with Lauren Kilner, a certified canine nutritionist and holistic wellness advocate, to explore the transformative power of plant-based nutrition for both humans and their furry companions. Lauren shares her inspiring journey—how her Labrador, Luna, sparked her passion for canine nutrition, leading her to discover the incredible potential of food as medicine. 

Dr Arielle speaks to Leni Lecker - the mastermind behind Vegan4Dogs, the producers of Greta. Both having started their businesses from scratch, they speak about how the foundations and inspiration for both of their businesses came from their dogs, Ruff and Eddie! 

Brad Dalrymple is an Environmental Engineer at Ocean Protect, a company which focuses on stopping pollution entering waterways. How does this relate to pet nutrition you may ask? Many pet foods and supplements use ingredients found in our oceans, for which there may be more of an impact then you may think. Listen as Brad tells some mind-blowing stories about the fishing and krill industry, and how this can have a knock on effect for both the health of our oceans and the health of your dogs!

In this episode Dr Arielle speaks to Dr Lucy McKinna, owner of the vegan dog food brand Noochy Poocy. Both being vegan vets, they discuss some of their experiences and how being vegan is an obvious lifestyle choice for vets (and their dogs!) Breaking down the norms of pet feeding is a tricky mission, but both have put themself forward to try and tackle how this can be done, and even discuss how being diagnosed with ADHD affects their everyday!

Prof Andrew Knight discusses his new study in which he follows the health outcomes of 2536 dogs, including 336 vegan dogs. Listen as Professor Knight discusses his results in one of the largest studies into the health effects of a vegan diet for dogs!Read about this study and more at Professor Knight's website: https://sustainablepetfood.info/

A study carried out by Doctors at Western University of Health Sciences in California has shown amazing outcomes for plant-based feeding for dogs. Observed over the course of a year, 15 dogs were studied on a plant-based diet to see how their health was affected in this time. Dr Arielle speaks to the masterminds behind this study in this fascinating episode! Read the full journal article here:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0298942&utm_source=miragenews&utm_medium=miragenews&utm_campaign=news

In this episode, Dr Arielle speaks to owner Laura about her experience with plant-based feeding. Duke was diagnosed with IBD which left him with numerous intolerances to common diets. After losing a worrying amount of weight, and trying various different diets, Laura came across information on Dr Arielle's website about plant based feeding. After trying plant-based as a last resort, Duke was like a completely different dog! Listen to hear Laura talk about her experiences, as well as some interesting insights from Dr Arielle. 

In this episode, we delve into the growing popularity of the raw food diet for dogs. Our guest, Mike, has been deeply involved in the pet nutrition industry for years and has even lectured on this hot topic. Recently, Mike penned an open letter to government and veterinary organisations, raising concerns about the raw feeding trend despite its touted benefits. He highlights the significant risks associated with this diet, including the presence of harmful pathogens in raw meat that can jeopardize both human and pet health. Tune in to hear a comprehensive analysis of why Mike believes the negatives of raw food diets outweigh the positives, and learn what every pet owner should know before considering this controversial feeding approach.

Be inspired by the published author of Clean Pet Revolution Dr Ernie Ward.  Ernie and his book were such an inspiration for Arielle when her and Ruff went vegan. Listen as they discuss whether all vets should be vegan, the dietary benefits of omega 3, and spreading the word about vegan dog food!

In this episode, we delve into George's remarkable journey from a troubled rescue dog to a picture of health and happiness. Her owner, Taz, shares the story of trying countless diets to address George's health and behavioral challenges. However, a transformative shift occurred when they decided to explore a plant-based diet for George. Over the course of two months, they witnessed astonishing improvements in her overall well-being, all while discovering the surprising cost-effectiveness of home-cooked plant-based meals.

In this episode, Dr Arielle sits down with Dr Carly Mason, a leading veterinary dermatologist with a wealth of experience practicing in both the UK and the EU. Carly shares her expertise on the critical role nutrition plays in maintaining your dog's skin health. The skin, being the largest organ of the body, can significantly suffer if your pet is fed a poor diet.Join us as Carly discusses a range of skin-related topics, including common mites, identifying trigger foods, and effective flea treatments. Whether you're looking to improve your dog's skin health or simply want to learn more about dermatological care for pets, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. 

Kate is a true inspiration with running marathons and helping Betty survive lymphoma on a plant-based diet! Dr Arielle speaks to owner Kate about her own experience going plant based to help with her health - as well as how trying her dog Betty on a plant based diet tranformed her health! Kate predominantly home cooks for betty using recipes and tips from Diana Laverdure-Dunetz's book; The Plant Powered Dog. (Our guest from last week!)

Our fantastic guest this week, Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, author of The Plant-Powered Dog and expert in Canine Nutrition, speaks about her journey into plant-based nutrition, as well as some of the common cases seen in her experience as a vet nutritionist. Diane has helped owners of dogs with gastrointestinal conditions, kidney problems, itchy skin, and a whole host of other medical concerns. Diana explores the fascinating link between nutrition and the health of our dogs with some incredible insights into how much the two are interconnected. 

Dr Arielle speaks to Alison, an owner who has been feeding her pets plant-based for decades. Alison gives insights into what it was like to feed her pets a plant-based diet before veganism came into the mainstream, and some of the issues she ran into on her plant-based journey. Limited choice of foods, stigma from other owners and vets, and lack of widespread knowledge of the diet made it especially challenging for her back when she first discovered plant-based feeding! She also speaks about the amazing story of her 25-year-old plant-based cat!Music by Kabbalistic Village

Prof Clare Knottenbelt is one of the leading experts in veterinary oncology in the UK. Dr Arielle asks some key questions as they delve into the link between cancer and nutrition in our beloved pets. Prof Knottenbelt speaks about her journey with Jumble, an adorable labrador-collie cross who went through some amazing changes once his diet was changed. They also speak about itchy skin in dogs, allergies, and issues with popular types of dog food on the market today. Music by Kabbalistic Village

Dr Arielle chats with Professor Andrew Knight, an expert in the field of plant-based nutrition for pets. Professor Knight has recently published a study highlighting just how environmentally beneficial feeding your pets plant-based can be. Have you ever wondered what the impact may be if all the pets in the world went plant-based? This episode provides answers as Professor Knight gives key insights into his study.Music by Kabbalistic Village

Evan Davis from BBC Radio 4 interviews Dr Arielle about aspets of plant based feeding for dogs

In the first episode of the Plant Powered Paws Podcast, Dr Arielle speaks with Holly, the mind behind Fleetful. Named after Holly's adorable English pointer Fleet, Fleetful specialises in crafting organic dog food recipe kits. Together, they chat about optimising home-cooked meals for your dog, the advantages of incorporating organic ingredients into your dog's diet, and Fleet's plant-based journey!Music by Kabbalistic Village