Dr. Alex Ubell and Molly Jacobson dive deep into the benefits and potential risks of feeding venison to dogs. Learn why venison is an excellent high-protein, low-fat option for dogs with cancer, overweight dogs, or those needing novel proteins. 

Topics include: 

• What is venison and where does it come from? 


• Nutritional benefits of venison for dogs, including essential vitamins and minerals. 


• Why venison’s omega-3 and polyunsaturated fats are beneficial for cancer dogs. 


• How venison compares to other proteins like beef. 


• Potential risks, including allergies, microbial contamination, and chronic wasting disease. 


• Safe preparation and feeding tips for venison. 


• Dr. Ubell also shares tips for hunters and the importance of consulting a veterinary nutritionist before making significant diet changes for your dog. 

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Related Links: 

Dr. Ubell’s article on venison: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/venison-for-dogs/

Dog Cancer Diet Guidelines https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/dog-cancer-diet/  

How to reduce cancer risk using food: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/how-to-reduce-cancer-risk-using-food/ 

Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:15 Welcome to Dog Cancer Answers 

00:30 What Is Venison? (Types and Sources) 

02:00 Is Venison Commercial or Hunted? 

03:00 Why Venison Is Good for Dogs with Cancer 

04:30 Nutritional Benefits: Protein, Vitamins, and Minerals 

05:30 Omega-3s and Polyunsaturated Fats in Venison 

06:30 Venison for Overweight Dogs: A Low-Fat Option 

07:15 Balancing Venison in Home-Cooked Diets 

08:30 Venison and Allergies: What to Watch For 

09:30 Risks of Venison: Parasites, Bacteria, and Heavy Metals 

10:15 Chronic Wasting Disease: What You Need to Know 

11:30 Preparing Venison Safely for Dogs 

13:00 Hunting Tips to Ensure Safe Venison Meat 

14:00 Venison as a Sustainable Food Source 

15:00 Feeding Tips: How to Start Venison in Your Dog’s Diet 

23:30 Final Thoughts and Resources 

Get to know Dr. Alexandra Ubell:

https://www.dogcancer.com/people/alexandra-ubell-dvm/ 

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/  

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