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Grass seed caught in your dog’s or cat’s ears, throat or nostrils?

Every year as the weather warms up and the spring rain and sunshine accelerates grass growth many dogs and cats visit vet clinics with grass seeds in their ears, nostrils,...

Can dogs eat yeast?

Yeast can occasionally be linked as a cause of allergies but this is not common. What is more common is the situation of yeast overgrowth in animals that suffer from...

How often should I feed my dog? Once, twice or three times a day

One of the questions we're asked most frequently dogs should be fed. It's an understandable area of concern for dog owners. A dog that is overfed will be more likely...

How to keep your dog or cat calm in a thunderstorm

While many humans enjoy a good thunderstorm; dark skies, high winds, heavy rain and thunder claps can strike terror into the heart of our pets. Here's some tips for alleviating...

Treating hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in dogs and cats

Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland, and is a condition almost exclusively seen in dogs. Hyperthyroidism refers to an overactive thyroid gland, and is controversially seen almost exclusively in...

What plants are poisonous or toxic to dogs and cats?

When planning your garden or purchasing indoor plants, take care to avoid plants that can be poisonous or toxic to your pets. The list compiled below is by no means...

Treating Cushings disease in dogs and cats

Cushing's disease, medically known as hyper-adrenocorticism, is a disease that results in overstimulation of the adrenal glands, and the excessive production of natural levels of corticosteroids. This condition used to...

Treating and preventing ear infections in dogs

One of the most common causes for visiting the vet is ear infections. Signs of ear infections are hot, red, inflamed or itchy ears and discharge from the ear. Pets...

New study shows benefits of raw feeding for dogs

Scientific studies into the benefits of raw feeding for dogs and cats are relatively rare - tests are expensive and so often only funded by large pet food companies. A...

Can dogs eat this? – 15 foods that are dangerous for dogs

Chances are you've heard of a dog who's been sick from eating chocolate, but how much are you aware of other foods that are dangerous for dogs? Can dogs eat...

Diets for kidney and renal disease in dogs and cats

Prescribing a diet for dogs and cats with kidney or renal disease is an area of much debate. Traditionally diets for kidney failure have involved low protein and high carbohydrate...

Pet allergies and proteins: what’s the best meat for your dog or cat?

When using diet to tackle pet allergies, success can be hugely influenced by your choice of meat. Individual animals can have adverse reactions to different protein sources so it's important...

Using garlic in dog and cat food

Garlic has been widely used as both a culinary and medicinal herb for thousands of years, both for people and animals. In more recent times, the use of garlic in...

Bone Broth for Dogs

Bone broth is a simple way to add some extra nutrients to your dog’s diet, either as a daily supplement or to provide an extra boost to those recovering from...

How to keep safe from hydatid tapeworms and hydatid cysts

Hydatid tapeworms and dogs Hydatid tapeworms have a life cycle that involves dogs as a primary host. Dogs shed eggs (tapeworm segments) in their faeces, which can then be picked...

Probiotics and healthy dogs and cats

What are probiotics: Probiotics can be simply described as “good bacteria” that live in all animals (and humans) intestines. Most of us would be surprised to know that for every...

Antioxidants, free radicals, health and disease

The term “antioxidants” is becoming more commonly used in relation to health and disease, and they are now beginning to appear as ingredients in some pet foods – but what...

Benefits of Raw Organ Meats and Offal for Dogs and Cats

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Home-made recipes for dogs with Calcium Oxalate stones

Kidney Stone Diet Ingredients: (1) Fresh meat – preferably raw kangaroo meat, due to its high nutrient profile, and low fat content. It is free range /organic, and affordable. Try...

Annual Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats

Annual vaccinations and titre testing – are they necessary ? For many years the veterinary profession have been staunch advocates of a yearly vaccination protocol for dogs and cats, and...

Natural Parasite Control for Dogs and Cats

One of the very common questions we are asked is about natural parasite control. The most common parasites we hear of are intestinal worms, topical fleas and ticks, and blood...

Digesting Bones, Gastric Acidity, Salmonella in Dogs and Cats

Gastric Acidity, Digesting Bones, Gut Transit Time and Salmonella There has been much debate about the “potential” dangers of feeding bones to dogs, and also of the potential risks of...

Diets for diabetic dogs

Diabetes and Insulin requirements for dogs Diabetes Mellitus is a significant and debilitating chronic disease that causes poor quality of life for both pets, and owners, and significantly reduces life...

Weight Loss for Dogs and Cats

The last 50 years have seen some radical changes in the way we care for our domestic pets. Gone are the days when the family dog was banished to the...

Weevils

Weevils Weevils are a group of small beetles that infest grains. The more common type we find in our kitchen pantry is the meal moth. These insects lay their eggs...

Omega 3 & Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids – Getting the Balance Right

Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are one the two essential fats required for life (Omega 6 EFA’s being the other). Both are integral components of the cell membrane of...

Treating Struvite Stones and Crystals Naturally in Dogs and Cats

Generally speaking, struvite stones / crystals will form when the animal’s urine PH becomes neutral or alkaline (PH 7 or greater) and urine is concentrated. Carnivores (dogs and cats) that...

Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats – Diet & Treatment

Pancreatitis Pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas, often thought to be associated with over-stimulation of the pancreas gland as a result of high fat meals. It is a...

Inflammatory / Irritable Bowel Disease in Dogs and Cats

This condition is the result of a chronic allergy / irritation at the level of the gut lining. Long term over-stimulation of the immune system by antigenic food proteins or...

Pottenger’s Cat Study

The landmark study into raw feeding Like many great discoveries, Dr Francis M Pottenger accidentally came upon the finding that his laboratory cats were noticeably healthier when fed on a...

What Meat Should I Feed?

Which Meat Should I Feed My Pets? This is a question we are asked constantly by concerned pet owners, when they have made the choice to swap to a natural,...

Feeding Raw Bones to Dogs & Cats

Background Eating raw bones is as completely natural as eating fresh meat for dogs and cats. They come hand in hand, in the wild. Both dogs and cats are natural...

Zinc and Selenium for dogs

The role of Zinc for dogs Zinc is one of the essential trace minerals required in a dog’s diet to maintain good health. It is also one of the most...

Natural Puppy Nutrition

Introduction If we could go back in time to the very first day man befriended the dog, there's more than a good chance we would find it all started with...

Natural Cat Nutrition

Natural Nutrition for Cats The Cat family (felids) has evolved closely alongside their canine counterparts, but has developed their own unique dietary requirements as a result of their own unique...

Natural Choices for Arthritis Care in Dogs

What is Arthritis in Dogs? There are two particular types of arthritis that affect pets. Osteoarthritis is chronic degenerative joint disease. It is the cumulative effect of long term wear...

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