獣医Sara先生のペットの暮らしと健康.（Podcast with Holistic Vet Sara）

手作り食 vs ペットフード：どちらが長生き❓🐶🐱（インスタLIVEアーカイブ）

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Veterinarian Sara reveals which diet—handmade or commercial pet food—might help your dog or cat live longer.

The episode begins with veterinarian Sara introducing the topic of handmade food versus pet food and their effects on pet longevity. She mentions reading numerous research papers and having personal experience feeding handmade food to her cats. Sara conducts a survey among her followers, revealing that 36% feed 100% handmade food, 19% feed 100% pet food, and others use mixed diets. She explains that lifespan depends on multiple factors beyond diet, such as calorie intake, with dogs fed 25% less food living longer and maintaining ideal weight adding 1.8-2.5 years. Size and breed also matter, with smaller dogs generally living longer. Spaying and neutering are discussed as reducing risks of mammary and testicular cancers, contributing to longer lifespans. Dental care is highlighted as crucial, with proper care linked to increased life expectancy. Stress levels and environmental factors are noted to impact health through cortisol levels. Sara reviews pet food trends, including dry food, wet food, freeze-dried options, raw meat diets like BARF, and vegetarian/vegan diets. She cites specific studies, such as a 2000/2002 study on 50 cats with chronic kidney disease showing benefits of prescription diets, and a 2023 Finnish study on puppies where human-like foods reduced chronic enteropathy risks compared to dry kibble. Sara addresses challenges in veterinary evidence due to small sample sizes, like a study with only 38 dogs. She mentions a recent U.S. study finding 96% of handmade recipes nutritionally imbalanced, leading to issues like calcium deficiency over time. The host discusses AGEs (advanced glycation end products) in foods and their link to inflammatory diseases. She touches on recalls and contamination risks in pet food, such as mycotoxins. Sara concludes by promoting her other content on platforms like Stand FM and YouTube, covering topics like raw meat diets, urinary issues, and environmental toxins.

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