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Evidence-based writing on how dogs and cats eat, and what that means for their health.

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Nutrition

The Science Behind Vegan Dog Food

Plant protein behaves differently in a dog. Digestibility, taurine, iron, omega-3 and B12, and how the gaps connect to one another.

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Nutrition

Do Dogs Actually Need Carbohydrates?

Rice, corn, and potato top the ingredient list on most dog foods. It looks like proof that dogs need carbohydrate. The published nutrient requirements say otherwise.

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