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How I Saved $1,200/Year Switching My Labrador to Vegan Food

Sarah Mitchell, Vet Tech
November 8, 2025
9 min read
How I Saved $1,200/Year Switching My Labrador to Vegan Food

Before switching Max to plant-based food, I spent $3,200/year on vet bills, medications, and special diets. Now? $58/month for food. That's it.

Here's the full breakdown—with receipts—of how I saved $1,200 in year one (and counting).

The "Before" Breakdown: Where My Money Went

Monthly Vet Visits: $150-250/month

Why: Chronic ear infections, hot spots, skin issues

Annual cost: $2,100

Medications: $80/month

  • Apoquel (allergy med): $65/month
  • Medicated ear drops: $25/bottle (used 6 bottles/year)

Annual cost: $930

"Premium" Allergy Dog Food: $95/month

Prescription hydrolyzed protein diet that barely worked

Annual cost: $1,140

Emergency Vet Visits: $800/year

Two trips for severe infections that couldn't wait

TOTAL ANNUAL COST: $4,970

And Max was STILL miserable.

The "After" Breakdown: What I Spend Now

Wild Earth Dog Food: $59/month

One bag lasts Max (65 lb Labrador) about 4 weeks

Annual cost: $708

Vet Visits: $120/year

Just annual checkups now. No sick visits.

Medications: $0

Max hasn't needed allergy meds in 18 months.

TOTAL ANNUAL COST: $828

SAVINGS: $4,142/year

The 30-Day Transition Plan (Exactly What I Did)

Week 1: Slow Transition

  • 75% old food + 25% Wild Earth
  • Max had slightly softer stools (normal during transition)

Week 2: Increase Ratio

  • 50% old food + 50% Wild Earth
  • Stools normalized
  • Scratching reduced by 30%

Week 3: Almost There

  • 25% old food + 75% Wild Earth
  • Hot spots started healing
  • Ear infections cleared up

Week 4: Full Switch

  • 100% Wild Earth
  • Max slept through the night without scratching for the first time in 2 YEARS

Unexpected Benefits I Didn't Expect

  • Better energy: Max went from lethargic to playful in 3 weeks
  • Shinier coat: His fur went from dull to glossy
  • Better breath: No more stinky dog breath
  • Healthier weight: Lost 5 lbs of inflammation weight

Bottom line: Switching to Wild Earth was the best decision I ever made for Max—and my wallet.

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About Sarah Mitchell

Sarah is a certified vet technician with 10+ years of experience in canine nutrition. After her own Labrador suffered from severe food allergies, she dedicated her career to helping dog owners find natural, plant-based solutions. She's helped over 1,200 dogs achieve allergy-free lives.