Most dog owners want to feed their dog “the right way,” but nutrition advice is noisy, emotional, and often driven by trends.
In this episode, veterinary nutritionist, Megan Sprinkle, breaks down raw, kibble, and fresh diets, what the science actually supports, and why body weight and consistency matter more than most food debates.
Megan Sprinkle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-sprinkle-dvm/
David Haworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-haworth/
PANIO: https://panio.io/
Megans Recommendations:
Petfoodology Blog: https://sites.tufts.edu/petfoodology/
Chapters:
0:00 Raw vs Kibble vs Fresh Food: What Actually Matters
2:03 Why Dog Nutrition Is So Confusing
4:41 How Dog Food Trends Really Start
7:18 Raw Diets: Benefits, Risks, and Misconceptions
10:36 Kibble: Why It’s Not as Bad as People Think
13:52 Fresh Food Diets Explained
17:04 The Biggest Dog Feeding Mistake Owners Make
20:11 Why Weight Matters More Than Food Type
23:26 The One Proven Way to Extend a Dog’s Life
26:58 Supplements, Add-Ons, and Overcomplication
30:14 What Dog Owners Should Actually Focus On
33:02 Final Advice for Feeding Dogs Long Term
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Content is provided for general information only and does not constitute veterinary, medical or nutritional advice. It should not be used as a substitute for professional guidance tailored to your pet. Views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of PANIO.
