Doggy Diets: Fulfilling your pup’s nutritional needs with Founder of VetChef & Tails.com, Joe Inglis #12

09/23/22 • 24 min

Nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight or obese, and yet 80% of us believe our dogs are a healthy weight. So how can we better ensure our pups are eating right?

Trusted by millions for his veterinary advice on This Morning, Joe Inglis has founded two successful pet food brands, making him the perfect guest for this nutrition-based episode of The Pet Perspective.

We break down how to evaluate your dog’s weight needs, the role of nutrition in long-term health, which diets could be best for your pup, and how to encourage the more fussy eaters.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

How a dog’s food affects their behaviour
Methods to tell if your pup’s the right weight
Alternative feeding habits, like raw bones and vegan diets
Where to find quality food, and whether to consider homemade meals

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

Nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight or obese, and yet 80% of us believe our dogs are a healthy weight. So how can we better ensure our pups are eating right?

We break down how to evaluate your dog’s weight needs, the role of nutrition in long-term health, which diets could be best for your pup, and how to encourage the more fussy eaters.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

How a dog’s food affects their behaviour
Methods to tell if your pup’s the right weight
Alternative feeding habits, like raw bones and vegan diets
Where to find quality food, and whether to consider homemade meals

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

Previous Episode

Separation Anxiety: How to prevent & resolve hyper-attachment with Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Hanne Grice #11

Separation anxiety is a term commonly thrown around, but within it are a number of unique and complex problems that might cause irrational behaviours.
Whether you’re a new puppy owner focused on prevention, or you’re seeking help for an older dog suffering with these issues, Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice joins us on The Pet Perspective this week to offer top tips on spotting these behaviours, and how to prevent/remedy them.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

Shocking links between separation anxiety and dogs’ physiology
Methods of training independence in puppies
What can be done for older dogs with long standing separation-related problems
How long is too long to leave a dog alone
The best tools to help you monitor and alleviate separation anxiety

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

Next Episode

Picking the perfect puppy: Finding healthy pets with vet, Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon #13

Searches for “buy a puppy” increased by 115% during the pandemic. Yet many "pandemic puppy" owners didn't even see their puppy before buying them, something today’s guest warns against.

Having built up a following of over 100,000 animal lovers on TikTok for sharing his matter-of-fact videos on pet welfare and health topics, Ben the Vet joins us to talk about how you can pick a healthy puppy that fits into your life.

We talk about what to think about to find your perfect puppy, how to minimise the risk of future health issues, and red flags to look out for to avoid unethical breeding.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers: