Smart Dogs Eat Low Carb
Hi there dog lovers! I’m excited to be chatting with Paul Raybould – Founder & CEO, of Visionary Keto Pet Foods and President & CEO of KetoPet Sanctuary. Paul has spent the second half of his career making the world a better place for animals. The last 5 years he has focused on improving the quality and longevity of life for dogs.
Can you start by filling us in on what the KetoPet Sanctuary is?
The ketogenic diet is widely talked about for human health, but you say that dogs benefit as well. What exactly is a ketogenic diet?
Many might think that this is a new way of eating, but it really isn’t, right?
So, to get fully into ketosis, a dog would usually need more fat and less protein in his diet?
And what do the studies show regarding a keto diet and the effect on cancer cells?
What is the recommended ratio of fat to protein by weight (not calories) for dogs with cancer?
How about the ratio for healthy dogs?
Are there some dogs that might not be able to digest or tolerate a high-fat diet?
What are some of the benefits?
Is it true that because energy production from ketones is cleaner than glucose, that there are less free radicals in the body?
What are the side effects of a keto diet?
What about the benefits shown by adding fruits and veggies to a dog’s diet? Those have carbs.
Do you recommend that puppies start off on a keto diet or is it better to wait until they are older?
Do you think that dogs should continuously be fed a keto diet or is it best to maybe cycle in and out of ketosis?
Why did you start Visionary Pet?
If processing of most kibble needs starch to bind, how are you able to process your dry food?
What are the ingredients?
How does the price compare to the usual dry foods out there? Is it affordable, especially for those who have large dogs or multiple dogs?
Success stories?
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Paul, where can everyone find out more information about you, Visionary Keto Pet Foods and the KetoPet Sanctuary?
https://www.ketopetsanctuary.com/
FB & IG: @visionarypet
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