Meat Fiber vs Plant Fiber for Dogs: Dr. Conor Brady on Gut Health, Probiotics & What Dogs Really Need
From The Alternative Dog Moms by Kimberly Gauthier (Keep the Tail Wagging) and Erin Scott (Believe in Dog)
March 19, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 4 · Episode 176
About this episode
In this episode, Dr. Conor Brady discusses the differences between meat fiber and plant fiber in dogs' diets and their implications for gut health.
Send us Fan Mail What if everything you’ve been told about fiber, probiotics, and gut health in dogs is only part of the story? In this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, we sit down with canine nutrition researcher and author Dr. Conor Brady to break down the difference between meat fiber and plant fiber and why it matters more than most dog parents realize. We explore what “fiber” really means in a dog’s diet and how meat-based fiber (like connective tissue, cartilage, fur, and fe...