Are you someone who wants to throw in every kind of supplement there is just to make sure your dog is getting the minimum nutrients he needs in his food? Well, you wouldn't be alone. Supplements can be a great addition to balance out your pet's food, but there's some important principles to note to ensure you are actually supporting your dog's health rather than potentially compromising it. Firstly, a little goes a...
Most of us put a lot of trust in pet food manufacturers, particularly when we are dishing out a lot of money on 'premium' dog foods. But do you really know what you are feeding your dog? Do you read and fully understand the labelling on commercial dog foods you give to your pet? There's a few important tricks of the dog food trade that can make it challenging to figure out exactly what you are feeding to your...
While research is still a bit thin on the ground about the influence of diet on behaviour in dogs, there are some really interesting studies on humans and animals that suggest we can help prevent or at least support the treatment of dog's that have behavioural issues.
A dog's behaviour is heavily influenced by its nervous and endocrine (hormones) systems. In turn, these systems rely on an appropriate balance of nutrients to...
I've waged a full blown war in my house. The enemy: agile, black and miniscule. Master of camouflage and resilient. Yep, it's those pesky fleas making my dogs' lives miserable, causing incessant itching and irritation. This unseasonably warm weather has created a mini boon in flea numbers at our place and it's possibly one of the worst breakouts I've experienced in many years. Many animals are also highly sensitive to the chemicals...
