5 things poisoning your dog

Yet modern dogs are surrounded by chemical interventions marketed as “normal,” “safe,”
and “preventive.” Some are life-saving when truly needed. Others may quietly accumulate
stress on a dog’s detox systems, nervous system, and immune balance.

This article is educational, not a substitute for veterinary care. Always work with a trusted veterinarian—especially before changing medical or dietary decisions.

1. Vaccines & Pharmaceuticals: When Prevention Becomes Overload

Vaccines and medications have undeniably reduced deaths from infectious disease and trauma.
However, concerns arise around frequency, stacking, and lifelong pharmaceutical exposure.

• Annual or multi-dose vaccine schedules regardless of individual risk
• Multiple drugs processed through the liver and kidneys simultaneously
• Limited discussion of antibody titers, body size, or breed sensitivity

From a biological perspective, every pharmaceutical represents a detox event.
In carnivores, the liver is designed to process toxins found in prey—not constant synthetic inputs.
Chronic exposure may contribute to immune dysregulation, allergies, gut issues, or neurological symptoms in some dogs.

A carnivore-aligned mindset emphasizes risk-based medicine:
use interventions when needed, not by default, and support detox pathways with species-appropriate nutrition.

2. Ultra-Processed Pet Food (Kibble): Food That Never Existed in Nature

Kibble is one of the most normalized yet biologically mismatched products dogs consume.
It is typically:

• Extruded at extremely high heat (destroying enzymes and delicate fats)
• High in starches dogs do not physiologically require
• Preserved with synthetic antioxidants and flavor enhancers

Dogs have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrates.
Their digestive tract, stomach acidity, and dentition are built for meat, organs, fat, and bone.

A carnivore-based approach favors:

• Fresh or gently prepared animal proteins
• Organ meats for micronutrients
• Natural fats for energy and hormonal balance

When food becomes ultra-processed, the body must compensate—often at the expense of long-term vitality.

3. Flea & Tick Neurotoxins: Silent Nervous System Stress

Many flea and tick preventatives work by targeting the nervous system of insects.
The uncomfortable truth: mammals have nervous systems too.

Reported side effects in some dogs include:

• Tremors or seizures
• Anxiety and behavioral changes
• Lethargy or gastrointestinal upset

While parasites can carry disease and should not be ignored, a carnivore-oriented view
questions the idea of year-round neurotoxin exposure regardless of environment or season.

Alternatives may include targeted use, environmental management, manual checks,
and supporting immune resilience—rather than blanket chemical dependence.

4. Anesthesia & Surgical Stress: More Than Just “Routine”

Modern veterinary medicine often labels procedures as “routine,” yet anesthesia places
significant stress on a dog’s body:

• Liver detoxification burden
• Temporary immune suppression
• Oxidative stress on tissues

Carnivores in nature do not undergo elective procedures.
This does not mean surgery is inherently wrong—but it does suggest the need for:

• Careful risk–benefit analysis
• Pre- and post-operative nutritional support
• Avoiding unnecessary interventions

The body remembers stress, especially when stacked repeatedly over a lifetime.

5. Artificial Grass: A Toxic Playground Disguised as Convenience

Artificial turf is often marketed as “clean” and “maintenance-free,” yet it may expose dogs to:

• Plastic fibers and microplastics
• Chemical infill materials
• Heat retention far above natural grass temperatures

Dogs explore the world through their noses, paws, and mouths.
Constant contact with synthetic surfaces may contribute to skin irritation,
endocrine disruption, or toxic accumulation—especially when combined with licking paws.

Soil, microbes, and natural terrain are not enemies.
They are part of a carnivore’s biological inheritance.

The Carnivore Way: Returning to Biological Common Sense

A carnivore-aligned approach to dogs is not about rejecting modern medicine—
it is about respecting evolutionary design.

This philosophy emphasizes:

• Species-appropriate nutrition centered on animal foods
• Fewer, more intentional chemical interventions
• Natural movement, sunlight, and terrain exposure
• Supporting the body rather than constantly overriding it

When we stop treating dogs like small humans—or worse, like biological machines—
and start honoring what they actually are, something remarkable happens:
resilience returns.

Sometimes the most radical act of care is not adding something new,
but removing what never belonged there in the first place.