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When Food Heals: A Vet’s Guide to Common Canine Health Issues & How Plant-Based Nutrition Can Help

If your dog seems to be constantly licking their paws, scratching their ears, or you’re noticing soft stools, the wrong diet may be to blame. These are some of the most common symptoms pet parents report – and they can often point to food allergies or intolerances. Today, we’re discussing food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities, to give you a guide to supporting your dog’s health through food, and how clean, hypoallergenic plant-based diets can help.

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Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s best for your dog?

A DEEP DIVE INTO MIRCOBIOME HEALTH & NATURAL SOLUTIONS Let’s talk more about gut health. It’s being acknowledged as a big factor in determining human health with the discovery of new links and understandings still ongoing. For example, recent studies have highlighted the role of the gut microbiome in Long COVID. This is where symptoms […]

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How to Choose the Right Dog Food (Without Losing Your Mind in the Process!)

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a wall of dog food bags, wondering what all the buzzwords actually mean, you’re not alone. Every brand claims to be the best, and half of them contradict each other. High protein, grain-free, limited ingredient, human-grade – it’s a lot.

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Essential Dog Nutrition: A Vet’s guide to what your dog really needs

At Herbie Wilde, we’re committed to sharing evidence-based insights into plant-based dog nutrition. A question that arises often is whether dogs—historically considered carnivores—can thrive on a vegan diet. Below, we explore the key nutrients for dogs and how carefully formulated plant-based dog food can meet these requirements, referencing some of the latest research. Written by […]

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Help! Does my dog have a food allergy?

Adverse food reactions (allergies and intolerances) exist in dogs as they do in humans, which can be very frustrating for patients and their human companions.

Pet parents typically notice gastrointestinal signs, such as diarrhoea, or skin problems, such as hives and rashes. The skin version, known in veterinary circles as cutaneous adverse food reaction (CAFR), is particularly baffling because it can resemble so many other conditions.