Top Tips for Choosing Grain Free Dog Food, We Compare the Top 9 For Quality!
What is the Best Grain Free Dog Food? That Depends
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Complete pet foods consistently fail to meet minimum nutritional criteria…
☠️ ONLY 6% OF “COMPLETE” CANNED AND 38% OF “COMPLETE”
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Patron Project has Arrived and it’s Going to Change Everything.
The Patron Project Enables You to buy Your pet Food
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A Note on why you Should use Seaweed in Dogs, and When you Shouldn’t…
There is Confusion Online About the use of Seaweed in
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Everything you need to know about fasting in dogs
Fasting in dogs, is it a good idea? You betcha.
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Something Smells at the Veterinary Evidence Journal…
Following on From Yesterday’s Post, Here is Another Example of
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A Constant and Exhausting Tide of Poo…
It’s a Constant and Exhausting Tide of Bullshit. That’s Their
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Some points on two recent raw dog food recalls…
Some points on two recent raw dog food recalls and
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Medivet Top Brass Appears not to Support Raw Feeders…
UK Raw Feeders, Consider who you Spend Your Money With…
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This is Going to get Worse Before it Gets Worse…
Four STEC Infections; one Person Dead After Exposure to Raw
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Do Raw Meaty Bones Cause Fractures: The Results
We asked 290 Raw and Dry Feeders if Raw Meaty
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More stealth labelling techniques by the industry: Is it meal or not?!
I was in with a vet some weeks ago, doing
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What of Legumes and the Risk of Bloat in Dry-Fed Dogs?
The Recent Trend of Adding Even MORE Fermentable Fibre via
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The first case of Salmonella transmission from raw dog food
The first suspected case of Salmonella from raw dog food has
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Grain-free dry foods MAY be linked to DCM in dogs…but so is EVERY dry food…
Grain-free dry food MIGHT be linked to cases of Dilated
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Why I think Paleo Ridge is one of the best raw dog foods
I want the Very best for my dog so I
Dr. Conor Brady
Nettle effective at treating seasonal allergy in dogs – how to prepare
How to prepare a simple Nettle remedy which should be
Dr. Conor Brady
Herbs to Reduce Stress in Dogs
Study finds ginger, vanilla, coconut and valerian root are effective at
Dr. Conor Brady
Once McDonalds brought out the salad, they were doomed!!!
“Once McDonald’s brought out the salad, they were doomed”! These
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Seaweed For Dogs of all Types is a Very, Very Good Idea…
Seaweed For Dogs of all Types is a Very, Very
Dr. Conor Brady
Why you might feed some vegetable matter to dogs…
A comprehensive review of the pros and cons of feeding
Dr. Conor Brady
Colostrum for dogs, a serious immune booster and gut healer
Colostrum for dogs, a serious immune booster and gut healer…
Dr. Conor Brady
More Grade A Bullshit From the Pet Food Industry
With bullshit being one of the few ingredients they’re not
Dr. Conor Brady
Everything you need to know about Canine Probiotics
Canine Probiotics, What We Do and Don’t Know, Study Participants
Dr. Conor Brady
Overuse of Chemical Anti-Wormers Leading to Anthelminthic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a hot topic, but did you know
Dr. Conor Brady
Dr. Conor Brady
Rendering plant staff describe meat meal production
Want to know what goes on inside an Australian rendering
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The Nutrient Profile of Popular Raw Dog Food Ingredients
The Nutrient Profile of Popular Dog Food Ingredients We’ve put
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Lab-Grown meat hitting shelves by 2019!
WITH LAB-GROWN MEAT POISED TO HIT US SUPERMARKET SHELVES BY
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A Note on Pet Insurance in Ireland & UK
A Note on Pet Insurance for Cost (and Drug) Conscious
Dr. Conor Brady
Where does the meat come from in your raw dog food?
INDUSTRIAL FARMING THRIVING IN THE UK, UNLIKE THE POOR ANIMALS
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Is Bravecto Safe? Here we lay out the facts…
Is Bravecto safe for dogs? Well, in 21 months it
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I Just Tried Some Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food!
Meet Jenny Golsby of The Complete Pet Company, Maker of
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Would you feed horse meat to your dog?
Did you know that horsemeat was the primary, indeed the
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Who are Medivet and Why are Mars Interested?!
Who are Medivet?! Ownership of the health profession is every
Dr. Conor Brady
It is Highly Unlikely Raw Chicken Causes Paralysis in Dogs
RAW CHICKEN IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO CAUSE PARALYSIS IN DOGS… Recently, Melbourne
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About Dog Food Comparison Websites…
All Dog Food Comparison Websites are Affiliate Sites, But What
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Stage 1 of the “Grass Eating by Dogs” Trial is Complete…
STAGE 1 OF THE DOGS FIRST TRIAL OF GRASS EATING IN
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Giant Survey Reveals Shocking Amount of Illness in Dogs 3 Months Post-Vaccination…
Giant Survey Reveals Shocking Amount of Illness in Dogs 3
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RCVS Publishes Complementary Medicines Statement
Soo, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK has released
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Where is Your Spirulina From and Why It’s Important…
WHERE DO YOUR “SUPER” FOODS COME FROM?! God I hate
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Look how many studies support the use of CBD oil…
I was so saddened to read a headline in the
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Dogs in a Box – Week 2 Summary
This week Dudley begins his various therapies, most importantly physio
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Dr. Arleigh Jones…Great Video!
Feeding Dogs for the Toughest Endurance Race Imaginable…. I did
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On Behalf of the West, I Apologise!
Eastern and Western Nutritional Philosophies Eastern and Western cultures have,
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New Poll – Have you or your dog taken anti-inflammatories recently?
New Poll – Have you or Your dog Taken Anti-Inflammatories
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What does “Scientifically Proven”mean?
What Does Scientifically Proven Mean? So, we had quite a
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Why is This dry Food Label so Hilarious?!
Why is This Dry Dog Food Label so Hilarious?! A
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Why a 50% Carbohydrate Diet Gives Dogs Cancer
Why a 50% Carbohydrate Diet Gives Dogs Cancer Did you
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So You’re Getting a Pup, Part 2 – The First Two Weeks
New Pup Part two – Toilet Training, Establishing Their Name
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So You’re Getting a Pup, Part 1 – Preparation and the First Few Days
So You’re Getting a Puppy! Here’s how to Prepare and
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What to do With all Your Polystyrene Boxes
What to do With all Your PolyStyrene Boxes There is
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Petition: Make the Labelling of Un-Stunned Meat in Ireland Mandatory
Petition: Make the Labelling of Un-Stunned Meat in Ireland Mandatory
Dr. Conor Brady
Is There Non-Stunned Meat in Your UK Raw Dog Food?!
The UK Halal Sector and its Implications for Your raw
Dr. Conor Brady
Some Bad News, Some Worse Journalism and Good News…
Multinationals Have Turned Veterinary Science Into the Veterinary Industry… I’m not
Dr. Conor Brady
Nutriscan, for dogs with recurring skin and gut conditions
Nutriscan – Food Sensitivity and Intolerance Testing by Jean Dodds
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Do you Care how the Meat in Your dog Food Died?
Do you Care how the Meat in Your dog Food
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Do you Have pet Insurance? Take our Poll!
[poll id=”4″] Pet Insurance is a hot Topic… Some reading
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Alabama Rot in Dogs – Can Everyone Please Calm Down
Alabama Rot in Dogs, can we all Just Relax a
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Natural Sunscreen For Dogs…
Natural Sunscreen for Dogs… A VERY optimistic poster just asked
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Travelling Abroad With Your Dog…
Travelling Abroad With Your dog, a Note on Blood Titres
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Waivers for Kennels and DayCares
Waivers for Kennels and Daycares… I think the majority of
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Dr. Conor Brady
Botanica, For Skin Conditions in Dogs
Botanica, Natures Healing Energy So, who’s heard of Botanica?! As
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Check out the Number of UK Vets now Offering Blood Titres!
Check out the Number of UK Vets now Offering Blood
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An Important Note on Fish Oil Supplementation in Dogs
Fish Oil Supplementation in Dogs I just read an interesting
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Oregano Oil for Kennel Cough
Lots of Folk Recommend Oregano Oil for Fighting Bacteria AND
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Kelp for Cancer…And Everything Else
Kelp for Cancer…And Everything Else So much disease in humans
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Influence of Big Pharma in Ireland: Uncovered
Influence of Big Pharma in Ireland: Uncovered Anyone see that
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The Veterinary Nutritional Manual is Published by Colgate-Palmolive
Did you Find it Worrying That the Nutritional Manual for
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Would You Drink a Little Anti-Bacterial Spray Every Day?! So Why Feed it to Your Dog…
Would You Drink a Little Anti-Bacterial Spray Every Day?! So
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Maxizoo Products: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly!
Maxizoo Products: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly! I
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Studies Debunk Veterinary Prescribed and Single Protein Dry Dog Food Diets
Studies Debunk Veterinary Prescribed and Single Protein Dry Dog Food
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Why Do Vets Recommend “That” Dry Food?!
Why Do Vets Recommend “That” Dry Food?! Are Irish vets
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Natural Dog Treats Part 2 – Best Natural Dog Treats and Yummy Recipes!
Natural Dog Treats Part 2 – Best Natural Dog Treats
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Natural Dog Treats Part 1 – Treats to Avoid
Make Your Own Dog Treats, Naturally… As we all slowly
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Dog Ear Infections, The Simple and Natural Solution
Dog Ear Infections, The Simple And Natural Solution Ear infections
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Could our Vets be Playing a Role in the Superbug Epidemic
Hands up Who’s Given Their Dog Antibiotics in the Last Year?
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Bad Breath in Dogs, The Simple Solution
Bad Breath in Dogs, The Simple Solution The cause of
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Gum Disease in Dogs, The Simple Natural Solution
What is Gum Disease in Dogs and Why Does my
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Better Coat Condition in Your Dog
How to get Better Coat Condition in Dogs… The below is
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Dog Bites Continued: With Input from Paraic O Sullieabhain
Dog Bites Continued: With Input from Paraic O Sullieabhain I
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Pet Food Made in China bad, Pet Food Made in USA Good….Right?!
It’s funny, when we think of really poor dry dog
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Heads up, the pet Food Police are Asleep
Unlike Human Food Products, The Watchdogs Guarding Your Pet From
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Top Tips for Choosing Grain Free Dog Food, We Compare the Top 9 For Quality!
What is the Best Grain Free Dog Food? That Depends on a Number of Factors. We Discuss Some and Then Compare 9 of the Most Popular Grain Free Dog Foods
Complete pet foods consistently fail to meet minimum nutritional criteria…
☠️ ONLY 6% OF “COMPLETE” CANNED AND 38% OF “COMPLETE” DRY FOODS TESTED IN THE UK IN 2017 WERE COMPLIANT WITH EU PET FOOD GUIDELINES ☠️ Don’t make pet food
Patron Project has Arrived and it’s Going to Change Everything.
The Patron Project Enables You to buy Your pet Food From Your Favourite Animal Charity… I told you exciting projects were coming your way in January. Here’s the first one
A Note on why you Should use Seaweed in Dogs, and When you Shouldn’t…
There is Confusion Online About the use of Seaweed in Dogs, Largely Over Iodine Concerns, Here’s the Low Down… We’re clearly huge seaweed fans here in Dogs First. It all
Everything you need to know about fasting in dogs
Fasting in dogs, is it a good idea? You betcha. But don’t worry, there are some very easy ways to do it… During your perusal of the forums you have
Something Smells at the Veterinary Evidence Journal…
Following on From Yesterday’s Post, Here is Another Example of a “Study” Published by the Veterinary Journal That Leaves far Questions Asked Than Answered. Something is Going on… Another recent
A Constant and Exhausting Tide of Poo…
It’s a Constant and Exhausting Tide of Bullshit. That’s Their Plan. A new “knowledge summary” (a clever way of avoid the use of the word “review”, which it most certainly
Some points on two recent raw dog food recalls…
Some points on two recent raw dog food recalls and how they compare to dry pet food recalls… There has been a variety of raw dog food recalls in the
Medivet Top Brass Appears not to Support Raw Feeders…
UK Raw Feeders, Consider who you Spend Your Money With… Below you’ll find Medivets statement on raw feeding, released internally, which was emailed to me by a vet working for
The RFVS Conference 2018!
The RFVS Conference 2018, What a Phenomenal Weekend… A few months back the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society took me in as a non-vet consultant. I was really proud about that.
This is Going to get Worse Before it Gets Worse…
Four STEC Infections; one Person Dead After Exposure to Raw Pet Food (but not Really) When you read a title like the above on Food Safety News concerning some humans
Do Raw Meaty Bones Cause Fractures: The Results
We asked 290 Raw and Dry Feeders if Raw Meaty Bones Cause Tooth Fractures, Here are the Results of 541 Dogs… This was the informal questionnaire put to both raw
More stealth labelling techniques by the industry: Is it meal or not?!
I was in with a vet some weeks ago, doing a friendly bit of nutritional re-education. A question popped up about Nestlé Purina’s new way of stating how much meat
Where are you on the dog food scale?!
Where are you on the dog food scale?! There is such a range of pet foods now available to the pet owner these days that it can become quite confusing.
What of Legumes and the Risk of Bloat in Dry-Fed Dogs?
The Recent Trend of Adding Even MORE Fermentable Fibre via Grain-Free Foods Might Pose More, as of yet Undisclosed, Issues for Dogs… Over the last month, there has been a
The first case of Salmonella transmission from raw dog food
The first suspected case of Salmonella from raw dog food has occurred, here’s what to do and how to officially report an incident… It comes with no surprise but with some
Grain-free dry foods MAY be linked to DCM in dogs…but so is EVERY dry food…
Grain-free dry food MIGHT be linked to cases of Dilated Cardio Myopathy in dogs but it’s not just grain-free you need to be wary of… I think many of you
Why I think Paleo Ridge is one of the best raw dog foods
I want the Very best for my dog so I want it meaty & organic but As a veggie I need it Ethical… Every day of every week I get
Nettle effective at treating seasonal allergy in dogs – how to prepare
How to prepare a simple Nettle remedy which should be effective for treating seasonal allergy in dogs Studies show that when taken orally, an extract made of common garden nettle (Urtica
Herbs to Reduce Stress in Dogs
Study finds ginger, vanilla, coconut and valerian root are effective at reducing activity and vocalisations in kenneled dogs…might help with a stressed dog at home Researchers exposed 15 dogs in shelter
Once McDonalds brought out the salad, they were doomed!!!
“Once McDonald’s brought out the salad, they were doomed”! These are the words of Bill Burr, my favourite comedian. He was being interviewed on the Tonight Show when he took
Seaweed For Dogs of all Types is a Very, Very Good Idea…
Seaweed For Dogs of all Types is a Very, Very Good Idea… Seaweed has been a popular food supplement of ours for more than 8,000 years and yet still we know
Why you might feed some vegetable matter to dogs…
A comprehensive review of the pros and cons of feeding dogs vegetables, and best advice… Of all the ingredients we can put in their bowl, none create more debate than
Colostrum for dogs, a serious immune booster and gut healer
Colostrum for dogs, a serious immune booster and gut healer… What is Colostrum? Colostrum is the sort of pre-milk that is produced by all mammals immediately after birth. It supplies
More Grade A Bullshit From the Pet Food Industry
With bullshit being one of the few ingredients they’re not actually permitted to use (too much of) in pet food, the industry instead employs it lavishly around the industry to help
Everything you need to know about Canine Probiotics
Canine Probiotics, What We Do and Don’t Know, Study Participants Needed… What is the Gut Flora and What Does it do for us? Meet the ENS, the Organ you Never
Overuse of Chemical Anti-Wormers Leading to Anthelminthic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a hot topic, but did you know antihelminthic resistance is at crisis point too? Guess why?! Anti-microbial resistance is now a very real and very established threat
The Shaved Dog Debate
The Shaved Dog Debate… There’s an interesting debate that has just popped up, I’d welcome your input. The image below is of a double-coated dog who has been shaved. The
Rendering plant staff describe meat meal production
Want to know what goes on inside an Australian rendering plant? Listen to what previous staff had to say… Great interview on ABC news Australia this week. It’s fair to
The Nutrient Profile of Popular Raw Dog Food Ingredients
The Nutrient Profile of Popular Dog Food Ingredients We’ve put together a useful table below for those making up their own raw dog food. It will be particularly useful to
Lab-Grown meat hitting shelves by 2019!
WITH LAB-GROWN MEAT POISED TO HIT US SUPERMARKET SHELVES BY THE END OF THE YEAR, HERE’S THE LOW DOWN…AND IT’S ALL GOOD! You heard that correctly. Lab-grown meat, a.k.a. “clean
A Note on Pet Insurance in Ireland & UK
A Note on Pet Insurance for Cost (and Drug) Conscious Pet Owners in Ireland & UK… For dog owners concerned about over-vaccination and getting ripped off in general, pet insurance
Where does the meat come from in your raw dog food?
INDUSTRIAL FARMING THRIVING IN THE UK, UNLIKE THE POOR ANIMALS LIVING INSIDE THEM If we saw a person on the street hitting, hurting or killing a dog or a neighbour penning
Duds Update, 8 Months On
DUDLEY 8 MONTHS ON…A NEW DIRECTION… So, this is how Duds walks now, 8 months post op. He’s looking lean and his gait is pretty good, but there is work
Lungworm in Dogs
INCREASE OF LUNGWORM IN DOGS IN NORTH DUBLIN… Dr. Emily McAteer, Dublin Holistic Vet, emailed me an alert over the weekend regarding lungworm in dogs. I trust her opinion 100%
Is Bravecto Safe? Here we lay out the facts…
Is Bravecto safe for dogs? Well, in 21 months it sold 40mil doses. In that time, the EMA cites it killed every 52,000 doses. How badly do you want to
Pearly White Profits
How Vets are Being Encouraged to Extract More Money From Pet Owners… I was contacted by a lady yesterday who was entirely exasperated with her vet who had been pushing a
I Just Tried Some Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food!
Meet Jenny Golsby of The Complete Pet Company, Maker of one of the First Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Foods… I have just been sent a few samples of what is possibly
Would you feed horse meat to your dog?
Did you know that horsemeat was the primary, indeed the only, meat ingredient used in canned dog food until the 1940’s?! Horse was so popular in fact that dog food
Who are Medivet and Why are Mars Interested?!
Who are Medivet?! Ownership of the health profession is every multinational’s dream. To highlight this, let me give you two stories: Highlighted back in 1997 by Parker-Pope of the Wall
It is Highly Unlikely Raw Chicken Causes Paralysis in Dogs
RAW CHICKEN IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO CAUSE PARALYSIS IN DOGS… Recently, Melbourne University produced a study investigating Acute PolyradiculoNeuritis (APN) in dogs. This is an immune-mediated peripheral nerve disorder where a suspected
About Dog Food Comparison Websites…
All Dog Food Comparison Websites are Affiliate Sites, But What Does That Mean to You the Consumer? There are lots of dog food comparison sites, some more popular and useful
Stage 1 of the “Grass Eating by Dogs” Trial is Complete…
STAGE 1 OF THE DOGS FIRST TRIAL OF GRASS EATING IN DOGS IS COMPLETE… We wanted to investigate why dogs eat grass so we rounded up 10 very keen grass eaters
Giant Survey Reveals Shocking Amount of Illness in Dogs 3 Months Post-Vaccination…
Giant Survey Reveals Shocking Amount of Illness in Dogs 3 Months Post-Vaccination… Canine Health Concern is a fabulous resource. Run by Catherine O’Driscoll, it’s largely CHC that inspires me to
RCVS Publishes Complementary Medicines Statement
Soo, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK has released its statement on complementary medicines. Needless to say, it doesn’t bode well for homeopathy… Let’s get straight into it. Please
Where is Your Spirulina From and Why It’s Important…
WHERE DO YOUR “SUPER” FOODS COME FROM?! God I hate the term “super” food. Literally, give me any fruit / veg / seed / algae / bit of mould and
The Assisi Loop – Dogs First
Anyone Ever Heard or Ideally Used an Assissi Loop, or Anything Similar?! A friend of mine has an old dog with bad joint issues, hip dysplasia and canine arthritis. She’s
Look how many studies support the use of CBD oil…
I was so saddened to read a headline in the Journal.ie yesterday. It read “Epilepsy drug which has left 400 Irish children with disabilities to come under EU review today”…
Dogs in a Box – Week 2 Summary
This week Dudley begins his various therapies, most importantly physio and hydrotherapy. The progress we have seen in this week along is frankly, incredible. On just his second hydro session,
Dog in a Box Part 2 – What You Will Need
Dog in a Box Part 2 – What You Will Need Dudley, a.k.a. the “Dog in a Box”, is recovering from a spinal operation. A ruptured disc, to be exact.
Dr. Arleigh Jones…Great Video!
Feeding Dogs for the Toughest Endurance Race Imaginable…. I did a seminar for a small group in Dublin recently. There was a great mix of people there, a few Stafford
On Behalf of the West, I Apologise!
Eastern and Western Nutritional Philosophies Eastern and Western cultures have, on the face of it, quite unique ways of looking at food and nutrition as a whole. However, we both
New Poll – Have you or your dog taken anti-inflammatories recently?
New Poll – Have you or Your dog Taken Anti-Inflammatories Recently? Anti-inflammatory and drug use as a whole is rocketing in pets. To prove this I’ve got a double poll
What does “Scientifically Proven”mean?
What Does Scientifically Proven Mean? So, we had quite a heated debate last week on our Facebook page. Debate might be the wrong word mind. It was more of an
Why is This dry Food Label so Hilarious?!
Why is This Dry Dog Food Label so Hilarious?! A great pic was doing the rounds the other day. It was held up as an example of how manufacturers will
Why a 50% Carbohydrate Diet Gives Dogs Cancer
Why a 50% Carbohydrate Diet Gives Dogs Cancer Did you know domestic dogs are ten times more likely to get cancer than humans? They are the most cancer stricken animals
So You’re Getting a Pup, Part 2 – The First Two Weeks
New Pup Part two – Toilet Training, Establishing Their Name as well as the Come and Wait Commands… In New Pup Part 1 of this “new pup” series, we taught you
Results of the Canna-Pet Trial
Results from the Canna-Pet CBD Trial… You may remember I got on to the company making Canna-Pet CBD oil for pets some time ago. I proposed to them that I
So You’re Getting a Pup, Part 1 – Preparation and the First Few Days
So You’re Getting a Puppy! Here’s how to Prepare and Tips for the Dreaded First-Night! No house is a home without a dog. I truly believe this. However, getting a
What to do With all Your Polystyrene Boxes
What to do With all Your PolyStyrene Boxes There is no alternative to a fresh meat diet for dogs and cats. However, the whole process comes with many costs. And
Petition: Make the Labelling of Un-Stunned Meat in Ireland Mandatory
Petition: Make the Labelling of Un-Stunned Meat in Ireland Mandatory Even if we’re not all meat eaters ourselves, we’re all meat feeders on this site. You have heard me post
Is There Non-Stunned Meat in Your UK Raw Dog Food?!
The UK Halal Sector and its Implications for Your raw dog Food of Choice… As my recent articles on Halal / kosher meat production in Ireland have indicated, non-stunned meat
Some Bad News, Some Worse Journalism and Good News…
Multinationals Have Turned Veterinary Science Into the Veterinary Industry… I’m not supposed to be blogging on my holiday but I can’t help it. This is just too big and too serious
Nutriscan, for dogs with recurring skin and gut conditions
Nutriscan – Food Sensitivity and Intolerance Testing by Jean Dodds So many people come to fresh feeding as their dog suffers recurring skin and gut upset. They even run an
Do you Care how the Meat in Your dog Food Died?
Do you Care how the Meat in Your dog Food Died? I had a disturbing conversation with a big meat man that I wanted to share with you. The guy has
New Poll: Is Your dog Neutered?
New Poll: Is Your dog Neutered? Results of last week’s poll, where we asked if you have pet health insurance or not, are in. It was practically a dead heat
Do you Have pet Insurance? Take our Poll!
[poll id=”4″] Pet Insurance is a hot Topic… Some reading the above headline might be surprised. Others less so. The truth is health insurance is a good thing. Ask anyone waiting
Alabama Rot in Dogs – Can Everyone Please Calm Down
Alabama Rot in Dogs, can we all Just Relax a bit… A hot topic zooming around the internet at the moment is Alabama Rot in dogs of the UK. This
Natural Sunscreen For Dogs…
Natural Sunscreen for Dogs… A VERY optimistic poster just asked me did I know of any natural sunscreen ideas for a very white little Staffie pup. This was interesting as
Travelling Abroad With Your Dog…
Travelling Abroad With Your dog, a Note on Blood Titres and Passports… As the evidence builds against the gross over-vaccination of our pets, more and more people are asking me
Waivers for Kennels and DayCares
Waivers for Kennels and Daycares… I think the majority of us on here do not believe in the practice of annually boosting already vaccinated animals, or an entirely ineffective kennel
Chicken or beef allergies in dogs
Ever Wonder how / why Dogs can Suffer Chicken and Beef Allergies?! A New Theory… As I like to say, a dog being allergic to beef or chicken should be
Botanica, For Skin Conditions in Dogs
Botanica, Natures Healing Energy So, who’s heard of Botanica?! As we’re now stocking them! Botanica is an Irish company making natural products that target the heal and repair of a great
Tips for Buying Dry Dog Food…
Top Tips for Buying the Best Dry Dog Food If you absolutely have to feed dry food, for whatever reason, then it really doesn’t matter who is making or selling your
Check out the Number of UK Vets now Offering Blood Titres!
Check out the Number of UK Vets now Offering Blood Titres! For those of you who don’t know already, the whole redundant concept of boosting ALREADY VACCINATED DOGS each year
Aloe Vera For Pets, Why and How
Aloe Vera For Pets, Why and How Aloe vera is one of my favourite plants on the planet. Incredibly versatile but most effective on skin issues. It’s not only rich
Applied ZooPharmacognosy
Applied ZooPharmacognosy Two weeks ago a lady asked me did I know of any Applied ZooPharmacognosy (AZ) practioners in Northern Ireland? In Northern Ireland?!!! I don’t even know any in
An Important Note on Fish Oil Supplementation in Dogs
Fish Oil Supplementation in Dogs I just read an interesting point on Patricia Gethin’s excellent forum re fish oil supplementation in dogs. It concerned a dog owner in Australia who
Oregano Oil for Kennel Cough
Lots of Folk Recommend Oregano Oil for Fighting Bacteria AND Colds, But Does it Work and who Says?! Oregano oil is recommended for treating kennel cough in dog by many
Kelp for Cancer…And Everything Else
Kelp for Cancer…And Everything Else So much disease in humans is the result of nasty, reactive baddies called free radicles (oxidants) which whizz around inside us. They are responsible for most inflammatory
Influence of Big Pharma in Ireland: Uncovered
Influence of Big Pharma in Ireland: Uncovered Anyone see that article in the Sunday Business Post on the influence of corporate sponsorship in Irish surgeries and hospitals nationwide? It was a
The Veterinary Nutritional Manual is Published by Colgate-Palmolive
Did you Find it Worrying That the Nutritional Manual for our Vets is Published by Colgate-Palmolive? A little (true) story…. Around 2010 I flew to Brisbane, Australia to see first
Would You Drink a Little Anti-Bacterial Spray Every Day?! So Why Feed it to Your Dog…
Would You Drink a Little Anti-Bacterial Spray Every Day?! So Why Feed it to Your Dog… I remember a story a photographer once told me, how he kept old pieces
The Big Tick Project
The Big Tick Project is Funded by The Makers of Bravecto, The Controversial Chemical Tick Killer… I was recently sent a pretty astounding study that stated 31% of 15,000 UK
Maxizoo Products: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly!
Maxizoo Products: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly! I love popping into my local Maxizoo. You get lots of ideas for blogs for one! One thing they have right
Studies Debunk Veterinary Prescribed and Single Protein Dry Dog Food Diets
Studies Debunk Veterinary Prescribed and Single Protein Dry Dog Food Diets as a Route to Determining Adverse Food Reactions in Dogs… A recent study in the Journal of Animal Physiology
Why Do Vets Recommend “That” Dry Food?!
Why Do Vets Recommend “That” Dry Food?! Are Irish vets not yet wondering why the only dry food they choose to stock (Royal Canin) is rated a miserable 2.5 stars
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