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...
The term 'superfoods' can be a favourite of many companies who see it as useful way of packing a premium price on their supplements or exotic food items for us or our pets. In my mind, a superfood is any nutrient dense food that supports great health - basically most types of organic, wholefoods fit that bill. And the best part is, most them don't have to cost you a small fortune; in fact, many of the best superfoods are readily...
Besides my beautiful boy Max who I've written about in previous posts, another great inspiration and teacher in my life was my now dearly departed Miniature Schnauzer Oscar. Oscar was about two months old when he joined our family. Such a funny and quirky little grey teddy bear-like pup. He adored his big brother Max. He grew into quite an active, sweet dog but my then ignorance of how to best train, feed and exercise him led to quite...
