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!

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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