Waggy Tails News
Apr 19, 2026
The science behind Visionary Pet Foods: peer-reviewed research and the story behind it
Most pet food brands make claims. We ran the research. Here's the peer-reviewed science behind Visionary Pet Foods — and the story of why we felt compelled to do it ourselves.
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Apr 19, 2026
Sierra's story: how a ketogenic diet transformed a dog's cancer journey
Sierra, the black Labrador, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and given 3–5 weeks to live. Her owner chose a different path — and what happened next shocked her veterinarian.
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Apr 18, 2026
Wolves vs dogs: what 30,000 years of domestication means for your dog's diet
Dogs and wolves diverged thousands of years ago — but when it comes to diet and digestion, they have more in common than most pet owners realise.
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Apr 18, 2026
Can dogs digest carbohydrates? What the science says
Dogs can consume carbohydrates — but that's not the same as being well-equipped to digest them. The science of canine digestion reveals some important limitations that every dog owner should understand.
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Apr 18, 2026
What are net carbs? How to calculate net carbs in dog food
Most dog food labels don't tell you the full story on carbohydrates. Understanding net carbs is the key to knowing whether what you're feeding is genuinely low carb — or just marketed that way.
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Apr 18, 2026
Raised feeders and bloat in dogs: what the research actually shows
Raised feeders have long been recommended for large and giant breed dogs. But the research tells a more complicated story — and every dog owner should know it.
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Apr 18, 2026
Fat in dog food: separating myth from science
Fat has been demonised in dog nutrition for decades. But the science of canine metabolism tells a very different story — one where fat is essential, not harmful.
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Apr 18, 2026
What science says about carbs in your dog's diet
Dogs have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrates — yet most commercial dog food is loaded with them. Here's what the science says about how carbs affect your dog's body.
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Apr 17, 2026
5 science-backed reasons to feed your dog a ketogenic diet
The pet food market is full of marketing claims. But when you look at the actual science of canine nutrition, five benefits of a ketogenic diet stand out clearly.
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Apr 15, 2026
Is peanut butter safe for dogs? The risks most pet owners don't know
Peanut butter is one of the most popular dog treats in the world. But a closer look at what's actually in it raises some serious questions every dog owner should consider.
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Apr 15, 2026
Fasting for dogs: benefits, safety and how to do it right
Before domestication, dogs rarely ate on a fixed schedule. Their biology was shaped by cycles of feast and fast — and that evolutionary history has real implications for how we feed them today.
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Apr 12, 2026
AAFCO's new pet food labels: what's changing and what it means for your dog
Pet food labels are finally getting a long-overdue overhaul. Here's what AAFCO's new Pet Nutrition Facts format means for dog owners — and what to look for when the changes arrive.
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