Tofu has landed in pet-owner conversations alongside broader trends in plant-based eating. The answer involves understanding how dogs process plant protein — and when it might cause problems.
Dogs — Behaviour
It looks odd. It might even feel like an insult. But when your dog turns around and presents their hindquarters before settling down to sleep, they're communicating something specific — and it turns out it's a genuine compliment. Here's what the behavioural research tells us.
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Tofu has landed in pet-owner conversations alongside broader trends in plant-based eating. The answer involves understanding how dogs process plant protein — and when it might cause problems.
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