Healthful Pursuit Podcast · Leanne Vogel

What I Feed My Dog Daily (Why it Matters)

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Leanne saved her dog from being put down after a vet gave up, using her own research to extend its life by three years.

This episode features host Leanne Vogel, a functional medicine practitioner, detailing the specific diet and supplement regimen she uses for her eight-year-old Doberman, Coconut. She frames canine nutrition as a critical factor for immunity, behavior, digestion, and longevity, drawing from personal experience with previous dogs. Leanne recounts a pivotal story about her rescued dog Lexi, who was given two weeks to live by a Texas vet due to severe hip inflammation but lived another three years after dietary changes. She explains that Coconut's foundational diet is Open Farm kibble, chosen for its human-grade ingredients, ethical sourcing, and low glyphosate levels. Leanne specifically selects a grain-inclusive formula due to concerns about grain-free diets and heart issues, informed by her Pomeranian Pebbles' fatal heart condition. She soaks the kibble in water or bone broth and adds a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits daily, such as broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, carrots, blueberries, and strawberries, to boost nutrient density. Leanne also incorporates fermented foods like sauerkraut and dairy-free yogurt, which Coconut loves, for probiotic support. Key supplements include NHV's "Parasite Pack," which contains a multi-essentials blend, milk thistle for liver support, and Inulin PK for gut and parasite balance. She uses ION Gut Support for Pets, a soil-derived supplement to protect against glyphosate and environmental toxins, and a full-spectrum CBD oil from Vitality Organic for anti-inflammatory and nervous system support. Leanne grinds fresh pumpkin seeds weekly for their anti-parasitic properties and uses Modere Pet Collagen to support joint health and counteract aging. She emphasizes that adding just 10-20% fresh food to a dog's diet can reduce cancer risk and extend lifespan. A surprising claim is that glyphosate residue is presented as the number one issue affecting overall dog health. The detailed story of Lexi's dramatic three-year recovery after a two-week prognosis challenges conventional veterinary dietary advice. Leanne asserts that she has yet to meet a vet who focuses on root-cause care for animals. The episode reveals Coconut has strong sensitivities and vaccine reactions, which Leanne connects to her early medical history. An interesting moment describes Coconut's obsession with specific foods like kombucha, egg membranes, and the sound of radish bags. The tone is highly personal and conversational, blending a narrative about her dogs with educational advice on ingredients and supplements. The style is that of a knowledgeable friend sharing a detailed protocol, with promotional interjections for the host's own products and partnerships. Listeners deeply interested in holistic pet care, raw or fresh food diets, and using human-grade supplements for dogs will find this episode valuable. Those satisfied with conventional kibble or skeptical of alternative pet health approaches may prefer to skip it.

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A practical dog-feeding routine that shows the reasoning behind each choice.

Leanne's feeding routine is plainspoken and specific: kibble forms the base, bone broth adds hydration, and fresh extras change with what is available.

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If you want a plainspoken dog-feeding routine, this one gets specific fast.

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