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#52 Your Pet's Food: Ingredients vs Nutrients, What Matters Most?
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
Many pet parents spend countless hours analyzing ingredient labels, looking up recipes, trying them them out for their pets. Yet, ingredients are only one piece of the puzzle. In this episode, I explain the difference between ingredients and nutrients, why some diets that look healthy may still be incomplete, and the common vitamin and mineral deficiencies she sees in dogs and cats. You'll learn: Why ingredient lists can be misleading The vitamins and minerals that matter most Example recipes and what they could be deficient in Common mistakes in homemade and fresh food diets If you cook for your dog, and found that recipe online or created it yourself (with the best of intentions!) this episode will help you make more informed decisions about your pet's nutrition! Links: Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation today Book your 1:1 holistic in home visit today Watch this episode on YouTube