Diana Laverdure-Dunetz

Jul 25, 2024 | plantpowereddog.com | Diana Laverdure-Dunetz

As a leading vegan dog nutritionist, I am thrilled to share some groundbreaking news that aligns with our shared commitment to the health and well-being of our canine companions. In a new policy position dated July 24, 2024, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has shifted its stance on nutritionally-sound vegan diets for dogs, marking a significant step forward for ethical and sustainable dog nutrition.

May 8, 2024 | vrg.org | Diana Laverdure-Dunetz |Karla Salinari

The Plant-Powered Dogby Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS, with W. Jean Dodds, DVMVegans love their canine companions, but when it comes to feeding them, there's often a tug at the heart. Many commercial pet food brands are far from plant-based, never mind questionably healthful. There's even been back and forth about the scientific viability of a vegan diet for dogs. Can they get enough protein? Can they digest plant materials? And do we have to subject other animals to cruelty to feed our companions?

Apr 25, 2023 | plantpowereddog.com | Diana Laverdure-Dunetz

If you are still worried about pulses (peas, lentils and beans) in dog food, a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition should once again set your mind at ease. In the 20-week study, researchers from the University of Guelph fed 28 healthy, privately-homed adult Siberian Huskies (yes, Huskies!) a grain-free dog food containing up to 45% inclusion of whole dietary pulse ingredients. The dogs were randomly fed one of four types of diets containing equivalent micronutrient supplementation.