Everyone is talking about turmeric. But what is it about this ancient medicine, and why is the Western world finally catching up to what Eastern and Ayurvedic medicine has known for centuries? And how can it help your Pooch? Turmeric is one of the most extensively researched herb-spices for pharmacological use. It is recognised for its…
Kefir / PROBIOTICS Kefir is a creamy, dairy based food made from the milk of cows or goats and is one of the oldest forms of cultured milk. Often labelled a “Probiotic Drink”, it is similar in taste and consistency to yoghurt, but kefir provides even more health benefits to your dog (and to you)….
Other ideas Many use bone broth to aid joint health, which is great in senior dogs, but any dog in general. We also recommend 4cyte gel as Australia’s best joint supplement.
Its hard to imagine that a simple dried flower can help relieve a range of uncomfortable symptoms in your cat or dog, right? Well Calendula is such a herb, especially for dogs and cats who suffer from hives, inflammation, allergies and itchy skin. Natural, gentle and completely chemical and soap free, it can be given orally,…
Many dogs suffer yeast infections for a variety of reasons. This guide is for treating yeast infections in dogs naturally, but covers some basics as to why dogs so commonly suffer these infections. What are yeast infections in dogs? One of the most common reasons for Vets visits for dogs are yeast infections – usually…
When winter is just around the corner, everyone in Real Food circles is talking about Bone Broth. But is it a fad, and is it really good for our dogs? All about bone broth Sometimes bone broth is referred to as “stock”, and it’s far from being a fad. Bone Broth has been used in…
Being iconic, the Australian Cattle Dog is one of the most popular dog’s in Australia. In the Outback you’ll find almost every dog owner has either a Blue Heeler or a Red Heeler. If they don’t, they’ll likely own the other popular working breed which is a Collie.
Of the Swiss Mountain Dogs the Appenzell, named after the Canton of Appenzell, the Appenzell Mountain Dog is the second favourite and third in the scale of size when it comes to these breeds.
One of the largest of the Greyhound family and a native of Afghanistan where rock carvings from 2200 B.C. portray the Afghan Hound in exactly the same form as it is now.
A fairly popular dog in Australia and New Zealand is the Australian Terrier, which is a low-set dog obviously showing its descent from the Yorkshire, Norwich, Cairn and other British Terriers, which together made this comparatively recent breed.