common questions
Are eggs good for dogs?
Eggs are nature’s multivitamin, and contain good quantities of fatty acids, folate, iron, vitamin A, Selenium, B vitamins and of course, protein.
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Scooting Dogs
Scooting. The common expression for when a dog drags its bottom along the floor. Veterinary science can explain why dogs do it, but not why it has to be done on a white rug, or your bedsheets, or slowly across the length of the living room whenever you have guests.
Scooting means your dog has an itchy bottom. Does your dog also lick at the area, or try to chew under the tail?
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Dog-friendly Plants
Plants that are toxic to dogs are nearly everywhere: some because they are readily self-seeding (like lantana and agapanthus), some are grown for use by people (aloe vera, cannabis), and some are gorgeous and popular with gardeners (like azaleas and hydrangeas).
Diet information
Bit constipated?
Yesterday’s bone may cause a little constipation today. A couple of sardines can help lubricate the digestive tract.
Diet information
Introducing the Sunday Roast!
Who doesn’t love a Sunday Roast? While you’re tucking in, your dog can too! Packed with nutritious ingredients and designed for doggy tastebuds.
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Christmas foods NOT for dogs
If you’re having a gathering of family or friends this Christmas, there will be tasty food galore, much of it within reach of a keen canine. See our tips to avoid a sudden trip to the vet.
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Christmas Dinner is here!
Everyone deserves a special dinner at Christmas! Our traditional Christmas dinner is made to our canine culinary standards – it’s got to be delicious as well as nutritious.
Roast turkey, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and cranberry sauce!
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How to get a dog to swallow a pill – without losing a finger or your friendship.
Through many years of rescue/fostering and living with motley mutts, every single dog has been a master of the strategic arts of pill detection and avoidance.
So I had to keep upping my arsenal of techniques in response. What worked with one dog, didn’t work with another, so I’m providing you with my complete list of hacks.
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Dog tear stains
Dogs tear stains and/or crusty lumps near the eyes are a mix of tears, mucus, oils and dust, forming a little goopy mess. When it dries, it becomes a hard, crusty lump. Remember it has the fur caught within it, so don’t pluck it off.
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The Medicinal Multi-Tasker. Bone Broth.
Bone broth is packed with nutrients in an easily absorbable form. It packs a nutritional punch of collagen, amino acids and minerals that aren’t typically found in either home-made or commercial pet food. Puppies (and kittens) need nutrient-rich foods to build strong joints, muscles, and teeth. Older dogs (and cats) lose protein, and can benefit from support for achy joints, brain function, the gastro-intestinal and immune systems, and more.
Bone broth is NOT the same as Stock.