Vegetables have been part of the food bowl changes that I made to help improve my dog’s digestive system. It is an interesting topic for me and, these days, I don’t just add veggies for nutritional reasons. It has been one of the best changes I made to help him loose weight and help him …
It doesn’t matter what I eat, it can be anything, and my immediate thoughts turn to, “would a dog benefit from this” or “would my dog like that”. But when the juice recipe this morning called for Spirulina, I stuck my tongue out and did a little “yuck” sound. Not even I wanted to eat …
You don’t always have to buy expensive pre-packaged treats to reward your dog and there are a plethora of ideas on the internet and in social media on how to make snack time a healthy time. It can take all the seasons to figure out taste buds, something I wish I had done from a …
I much prefer to write about fresh healthy ingredients that have amazing benefits for our faithful friends however, sometimes, expanding on what we know in the world of toxicity can be helpful. Every dog owner knows this word, we know it is in chewing gum and we know it is in some peanut butters. We …
When my mum’s next-door neighbour rescued her gorgeous Dachshund not so long back, we talked calorie-controlled diets, since he was enjoying his training treats just a little bit too much! However, she is an experienced dog owner and knows, with this breed, that healthy weight is crucial. For me, I love getting to learn about …
Did you know that the humble tomato plant, (the green fruit, foliage and stems) has a sneaky substance called solanine in it? A large amount of the plant would need to be ingested, however solanine poisoning can cause nasty gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. diarrhoea and vomiting), lethargy, weakness, and even confusion. Ripened tomatoes contain less solanine …
As much as our faithful friends would love an ice cream every day in summer, did you know dogs develop lactose intolerance from the age of 4 weeks old, as part of the weaning process? Most dogs are unable to process lactose so dairy that has high quantities may give them an upset tummy. Not …
Cooked fish, such as salmon and tuna, are not only an excellent source of protein and vitamins but also contain essential fatty acids that are great for dogs both inside and out. They help maintain a shiny, healthy coat, and they are also great for brain function and for your dog’s immune system. I often …
Let’s bust some myths! Onions and garlic are part of the allium family and, in dogs, damage the oxygen-carrying substance found in red blood cells called haemoglobin. This means they can cause anaemic and onion toxicosis. That’s a cheerful start – not! It takes only around 100 grams of onion per 20kg of a dog’s weight to cause …
Carrots are great snack or addition to your dog’s meal. Every part, from the carrot itself to the leafy green tops are safe for dogs to eat. If you have a puppy that is teething, why not freeze a carrot and give it to them to chew on? Carrots are low calorie and high in …
