Kelly Diehl, Morris Animal Foundation

Dr. Kelly Diehl of the Morris Animal Foundation visits with us about once-a-month. She is a vet and scientist who helps decide what animal medical studies receive funding.

Topics include:

Vegetarian dog food "is becoming a big problem." We talk about how alternative diets can hurt dogs -- including heart disease and grain-free diets. Taurine discussion and the importance of the amino acid that saves animals' lives.

How changes in the biome -- gut bacteria -- can hurt or benefit health.

Long discussion of issues related to CDB and to types of pet studies the foundation is seeking to fund.

A fascinating history of the Morris Animal Foundation -- which is related to the Hill's prescription diet that founder Dr. Mark Morris invented.

Worth a listen!