The problem with dry dog food
It is currently estimated as many as 95% of Australian pet owners feed their dogs and cats some form of commercial canned or dry foods. In a highly competitive market, clever marketing will sell any pet food, no matter what its nutritional value. Many petfoods are labelled as ‘premium’, ‘super-premium’, even ‘ultra-premium’. Products labelled as such…
Ninja Foods for Dogs
The Importance of Phytonutrients for Dogs Ever heard of phytonutrients? I like to think of them as the ultimate food Ninjas, phytonutrients have been described as antioxidant warriors, immune boosters, cancer fighters and anti-inflammation mascots. They come in different shapes and colours and we need them all. It is estimated that 80% of us aren’t eating…
Dog Body Condition Guide
The following dog body condition guide will help you identify whether your dog is overweight, underweight, or just right.
Using a Supplement Mix in a Fresh Food Diet
If you’re like most pet owners, the eye-watering complexities of canine and feline nutrition are a daunting prospect. You may’ve heard of 80:10:10 ratios of muscle meat, organs, and bone, or calcium to phosphorous ratios. Perhaps you’re baffled by talk of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. For most people it’s…
Top dangers to dogs at Christmas
As the countdown til the holidays begins, it’s more important than ever to keep your beloved pups safe from the hidden dangers of the things we love to eat and decorate our homes with over the festive season. Some of these may surprise you! These are our Top 5 dangers to dogs at Christmas –…