# Why Your Dog Keeps Getting Sick on Expensive Dog Food | Dog Nutrition

An episode of [The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1714293589), 17 Nov 2025, 7:03.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/186fbe06-9a3b-4e51-a848-db2a7c7a2b33.mp3

Is your dog still getting sick even though you’re paying for the “good” food? A bag can say healthy, natural, and vet recommended and still be full of ingredients that work against your dog’s body. Vague terms like meal and byproduct, carb-heavy formulas, and oils that turn rancid can all hide behind a premium price tag. This episode shows you how to read past the marketing and start making changes without overhauling everything or spending a fortune. You’ll hear: • What was really behind Toby’s repeated pancreatitis flare ups on a high end kibble • The label terms that sound reassuring but tell you very little about what’s inside • Why fish oil and seed oils can create inflammation instead of calming it • The gut support change that came before any diet switch, and what happened to Toby’s flare ups after Press play if you’re spending more on your dog’s food and still not seeing them feel better. Want More Support? The free resource mentioned in this episode is now part of a full course inside The Dog Who Asked for More community. Current free courses include: • What's Really in Your Dog's Bowl • Why Your Dog Won't Settle • Caring for Your Aging Dog • Pet Travel Preparedness Join the community to access the free courses. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.

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