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The Dog Food Ingredient One Veterinarian Says Every Pet Owner Should Know About

Veterinarian encourages pet owners to take a closer look at what's in their dog's food.

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Dave Bondy
Jul 13, 2026
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A Michigan veterinarian is urging pet owners to learn more about the amount of copper in commercial dog food, saying excess levels may contribute to serious liver disease in some dogs.

Dr. Pete VanVranken, founder of Voyager Dog Food Company and a practicing veterinarian, said his family’s experience with a dog diagnosed with copper storage disease led h…

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