Paws and Listen Podcast · Big Dog Pet Foods

Ketogenic diets for dogs with Dr. Nicole

·44 min·1 clip
While insulin's floating around it actually stops the body being able to use fat as an energy source.
Veterinarian Dr. Nicole Rouse explains ketogenic diet principles for dogs, breaking down how chronic carbohydrate overload overwhelms the pancreas, prevents fat metabolism, and leads to pancreatitis and diabetes in pets. She distinguishes between intense therapeutic keto diets (70% fat, vet-supervised) and the practical keto principles any pet parent can apply: high protein, moderate fat, low carbs, and intermittent fasting to allow the body to enter ketosis and detoxify.

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A practical look at keto, fasting windows, and meal timing in canine diets.

Johnny Manning and Dr. Nicole Rouse keep the conversation grounded in ketogenic principles, fasting windows, and the place of snacking in canine diets. The focus stays practical, with enough room for the point that dogs do not all need the same routine.

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You want a clear, no-drama read on dog keto.

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