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Allergies in Dogs – Part 1: Why You Need to Go with Your Gut
It’s very likely you clicked on this article because you have a dog suffering from recurring skin, ear and gut conditions (ReSEGs, as we like to shorten it to here at Dogs First). If so, we can assume the following about your current situation: you are at your wit’s end,

Fleas On Dogs: The Top 10 Questions Itching To Be Answered
In this article, we’ll answer the top ten questions about fleas on dogs. We’ll cover everything from what flea bites look like to whether dogs can get fleas in winter. We’ll also explore the various health risks associated with flea infestations, and provide tips for getting rid of fleas using

Dog Food Allergies vs Food Intolerance: The big difference. Part 2
If you are the owner of an itchy dog or one with a recurring gut or skin condition, it is likely that at some point, you would have heard the words “allergies”. However, it is not always the case that your dog has an allergy; this may be an intolerance.

Fleas On Dogs: A Complete Guideline
It’s understandable that, as dog owners, we worry about fleas. We’re told it’s a standard part of dog life and something we should prevent with a plethora of treatments. After all, we hate the thought of little critters crawling around our soft furnishings and biting us in our sleep. One

Allergies In Dogs: What Are Dogs Allergic To? Part 3
If you have read parts one and two of this series on dog allergies, you may ask yourself, what are dogs allergic to and why? There are many foods that your dog may react negatively to, some of which may surprise you, and we can help you to understand why

Dissecting a Dogs Dinner
Join me while I tease apart the latest in a growing line of surveys analysing the feeding habits of raw (and dry) pet food. This one by Morgan et al. 2022, entitled “A Dog’s Dinner: Factors affecting food choice and feeding practices for UK dog owners feeding raw meat-based or

Dietary Advice for Pancreatitis in Dogs – Ditch The Carbs and Feed Fresh
Part 1 and part 2 of this pancreatitis series explained what pancreatitis is and what causes pancreatitis in dogs. This article will explain what to do when your dog has pancreatitis and how the right diet and supplements are vital for this condition. We will be covering the following –

Causes of Pancreatitis in Dogs – Why Dry Food is an Enemy to The Pancreas
If you have read part one of our series on pancreatitis in dogs, you will be well versed on what the pancreas does, the symptoms of pancreatitis, diagnosis, and treatment. This article will cover the leading causes of pancreatitis in dogs, and part three will advise on the best diet

Pancreatitis In Dogs – Largely Caused By Dry Feeding, Mostly Cured With Fresh Food
Dogs and cats suffer pancreatitis to a disgracefully large degree, 25 – 50 times more than is seen in humans (from rates of dog pancreatitis in Panagiotis et al. 2008). This is as unnatural as it is disgraceful, considering how painful the issue is for the animal. There is a

The Best Diet for Dogs with Kidney Disease – Go Fresh, Go Natural! Part 4
If you have read the first three parts of our articles on kidney failure in dogs, you will understand the kidney’s role in the body and what happens when they stop functioning. Part two details the top foods that cause kidney failure in dogs. Article three explains how low-protein dog

Kidney Disease in Dogs Part 3 – Why Low Protein Dog Food is Not Always The Answer
You know why your dog or cat has kidney disease, mainly because of dry dog food. If your vet recommends a low-protein dog food to benefit his failing kidneys, you should strongly question this advice. If you’ve heard enough, jump to Kidney Disease in Dogs Part 4: The Solution. This

Kidney failure in dogs – Could dry food be fuelling this disease? Part 2
In veterinary circles, the jury is still out on why so many pets today are suffering from kidney disease. Cats are twice as likely to get kidney disease than dogs (Veterinary Medical Database, University of Purdue) which largely rules out a genetic cause. If genetics were solely to blame, then

Turmeric For Dogs – Natures Most Powerful Anti-Inflammatory
The amount of info about turmeric for dogs is incredible. Unlike most herbal remedies, turmeric has a vast amount of high-quality scientific and clinical studies supporting it and testifying to its incredible anti-inflammatory properties. The primary pharmacological bit in turmeric is called curcumin (that’s the deep orange colour). Clinical research

Kidney disease in dogs: Easily managed by avoiding the top causes and feeding fresh food – Part 1
It is a sad fact that kidney disease in dogs is an all too common occurrence. Shockingly, between 0.37% (O’Neil et al. 2003) and up to 3.74% (Sosnar 2003) of dogs are affected by chronic kidney disease each day, which is around five times the rate we see in humans.

How much iodine is safe for dogs?
Folk are very confused about the amount of iodine for dogs. Here we set the records straight on the difference between real and “conical flask” iodine.

4 Homemade Raw Dog Food Recipes [Quick and Easy]
In this article, I’ll share with you my preferred homemade and natural raw dog food recipes. You’ll find 4 different raw dog food recipes that are tailored to specific dog conditions. In short, I’ll share: Why Raw Dog Food? A life spent eating dry dog food is no life at

Homemade Dog Anti Itch Spray Using ACV & Green Tea [It Works]
In this article, I’m going to share my homemade and natural recipe of anti itch spray for dogs using Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), green tea, and mint. The best part of this simple dog anti itch recipe is that it works! It can be used for dog’s itchy skin, paws,

18+ Foods Not to Feed Your Dogs And Why So [Expert Advice]
The following alphabetical list consists of 18 foods that you REALLY should not feed your dogs, even though in many cases we humans can eat them ourselves. The main reason being your dog’s metabolism is a little different to yours and this needs to be considered. Excluded from this list

Itchy Dog: The Complete Natural Guide [with 15 Top Tips Before the Vet is Called]
If your dog is constantly itching, nibbling and biting himself, rubbing his face along the floor, or anything in between, then this complete guide will help you solve the issue. Itch in dogs is the third most likely reason for pet owners to see a vet. In fact, itchy dog

Natural Dewormer for Dogs: Cure Worms Naturally
Worms in dogs are rare, contrary to the many scary adverts, and most are relatively harmless anyway. Everyone knows our stance on flea treatments – they’re absolutely unnecessary and potentially very harmful for you and your dog. I strongly advise not to dose a healthy dog with chemical flea treatments.

How Much Raw Food Should I Feed My Dog?
Initially, moving to a raw diet for your dog can seem a little tricky. One of the most likely questions when shifting to raw dog food is how much should I feed my dog? The answer can be simple (2.5% of his body weight per day, if an adult) but

Weepy Eyes in Dogs – Our Top Natural Solutions
It is usual for dogs to create tears; they lubricate the eyes and create a barrier to prevent debris from collecting on the eye’s surface. However, if you notice your dog’s eyes are watering excessively, it may be a sign of inflammation; something more is happening. Luckily, most of the

Torn ACL in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Cost
A common sporting injury of humans and canines (I’ve done my left knee twice, putting the kibosh to a less than impressive footballing career…), a torn ACL in dogs is a nuisance, necessitating some rehab -beginning with rest (confinement), healing and (nourishment) and soon therapy. It’s not the end of

Bloat in Dogs: Causes and What to Look Out For
Bloat with torsion in dogs is a scary, painful, often life threatening and all too common occurrence in large, deep chested dogs . As the science is yet to pin a definite culprit, there is a lot of confusion. In this extensive review piece I present the most up to date thinking on the matter and make some important dietary recommendations for at-risk dog owners.

Everything About Raw
Everything You Need To Know Abut Raw Dog Food In Ten Minutes… Below is a short summary on ten key articles in raw feeding. Each article is linked out to the larger article should you fancy doing a little more research. What do dogs eat? What is raw dog food?

Yeast Infection In Dogs: Causes, Treatments, Foods To Avoid
Extreme itchy and irritated skin with a foul odour can indicate a yeast infection. This is a very common problem in particularly dry-fed dogs today. Yeast infections in dogs are highly uncomfortable and over time they can cause severe damage to the affected areas. Knowing how to treat yeast infections

A Fairly Thorough Review of Hemp, CBD and Ending With Advice for Pets
To understand where we are with CBD, why mothers have to walk the length of Ireland to get permission to use a herbal product that prevented epilepsy in her child suffering 300 back-breaking and life-endangering seizures a month, an entirely natural product that is supported massively by the science as

Canine ZooPharmaCognosy – An Illuminating Article by Practitioner Carly Hillier
Except for a few short years, dogs have shared my home and been an integral part of my life. Mostly lurchers and mongrels, I know and understand the bond that we enjoy with our companions. I understand the day-to-day joys as well as the heartache of loss when they go.

Some Crucial Notes on Vegetarian Dog Food…
Vegetarian pet food – how right is it for my dog? Recently Lewis Hamilton revealed on his dogs instagram account (250k followers, honestly) his dog is now fully vegan. It was as a result of his other bulldog Coco dying months previously. The dog suffered a myriad of health issues and it was

What motivates scientists to produce bad science?
The New England Journal of Medicine is one of the world’s most prestigious journals. You can bet your life it’s extremely difficult to get your study published by them. Only the best of the best make it. The most impressive. You get a study in there and doors open. So

Feeding Dogs, Now Available on Amazon!
I TOLD you I would get Feeding Dogs out Before Christmas, albeit very much later than hoped… It’s done! More than 500 pages on canine nutrition and health. More than 1200 references. Countless topics covered. It’s a colossus. I cannot overstate what a relief it is that this book has

Meet RawSafe, Incredible Leap for Pet Food Safety…
Through countless pet deaths, dry food has taught us how not to do it. Enter RawSafe, random audits bring a new level of safety and transparency to (fresh) pet food production.

Important Notes on Supplementing Dogs with Vitamins
A note on Dry vs Raw-Fed Dog Blood Readings and what this means to nutrient supplementation … Your pets’ need of nutrients varies on a daily basis (one of the major reasons you can’t have a “complete” food that suits everyone all the time). Many things affect that need –

The REAL Epidemic in Ireland
The Spike in Puppy Purchases Reveals Ireland’s Shameful Addiction and Disregard for the Need of Her Dogs… A frustrating post on my Facebook wall over the weekend. It read The cost to buy a puppy during this pandemic is appalling. The greed of the sellers is disgusting. If that’s true,

Garlic Safe for Dogs? Research Shows The Benefits And Cautions Of Using Garlic In Dog Food
Is garlic unsafe for dogs, or is it just a myth? As a pet owner, you must have seen countless lists that labelled garlic as poisonous for dogs. The concern is echoed around veterinary clinics the world over. This is pretty surprising since very early on I realised there is

The Ever-Evolving World of Canine Nutrition…
The Ever-Evolving World of Canine Nutrition… I heard recently that Einstein once gave a test to his physics students but the questions were the exact same as the year before. Considering the students were now a year older and, presumably, better educated in the physics realm, an observer thought they’d

New natural solution for stubborn yeast issues in dogs…
Yeasty dogs, listen up! I have five free samples of a fantastic new product for stubborn yeasty issues in dogs… You get a lot of yeasty dogs in this line of work, usually dogs on high-carb foods for a long period of time. Yeast LOVES that sugar. Even with a

My Top 47 Posts from 2019!!!
Find below some of my most successful posts on Facebook from 2019. Enjoy! *** WHAT IS EPIGENETICS? Reach 4k WE COMPARE THE TOP 7 SELLING 80:20 DRY FOODS ON THE MARKET, HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK FOR, IF DRY IS YOUR BAG… Reach 5k TOP 10 TIPS FOR ITCHY DOGS BEFORE

What I Learned Formulating The Worlds Finest Raw Dog Food – Paleo Plus
Here’s what I learned making one of the world’s finest and “as-complete-as-possible” raw dog food ranges Paleo Plus… My project with Paleo Ridge came to a head and end last week when they launched their new range Paleo Plus at the Discover Dogs UK show. I’ve worked with raw companies

What is a researcher? I’m not sure anymore…
A little background into what a researcher actually does, a note on the state of the science and its terribly ironic saviours… It was during the recent Finland seminar that the curtain on obesity was pulled back for me. In terms of a root cause, it’s fair to say, coming

A ZOOPHARMACOGNOSY EXPERIMENT… ON ME 🤪
Zoopharmacognosy Continued: The first two tastes were fine…which turns out is a bit of a worry…! Just a follow on from the Zoopharmacognosy Facebook post yesterday entitled “Give Raw Garlic But Separately to the Food” re garlic selecting in dogs. If you missed it, check it out. We were saying

Meet CAM4Animals, the Group you Never Knew you Needed…
I met CAM4animals at the most recent seminar. They campaign for the rights of “alternative” veterinary medical practices to get a fair go. And thank God they do… I know what lots of you think of me. I am increasingly being seen as the angry guy constantly preaching about corporate

DCM in dogs is just the latest scare to motivate the masses…
QUESTION: WHAT HAS ALABAMA ROT, APN AND DCM IN DOGS HAVE IN COMMON? Anyone remember the dreaded Alabama Rot breaking out in our dogs in the UK? Remember? Two years ago. What a headline. Absolutely terrifying. It was all over the news and we gobbled it up. People were hiding

The Amazing Uses of Diatomaceous Earth Around Your Home
Diatomaceous Earth is a popular natural form of bug control in pets. But here are a few more uses of it about your home that you may never have considered… We have a natural flea control product called DeNeem. It’s a very simple product, containing a codex food grade form

Dogs in hot cars are at great risk. Here’s what to do…
Despite the numerous warnings, people still leave their dogs in hot cars. Here’s what to do should you feel you need to break a window… We all hear about it but I just saw encountered it! A poor dog left inside a hot car outside the local pharmacy. I found

BioFunction8 – For the control of gastrointestinal disease in dogs
Eight Reasons Why BioFunction8 Daily Will Help Alleviate the Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Disease in Dogs… Before we start talking about adding anything IN to help gastrointestinal disease in dogs such as IBS or colitis type issues, you must first address the likely cause of their problems. In terms of the

Important Notes on Thiamine (Vit B1) for Dry and Raw Feeders…
Thiamine (Vitamin B1): Why Dry Pet Food is so Deficient so Regularly and a Warning to Raw Feeders Concerning Raw Fish… Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential nutrient for dogs which means they can’t make it themselves. It functions in the energy department. A lack of it can result in

Bravecto for Dogs, How Safe and How Necessary is it?!
Ticks are Unfortunately a Fact of Life. But how Safe is Bravecto for Dogs, and why Don’t we Have Such a Chemical for Humans?! How Common are Ticks on Dogs? Well, Don’t go to the Big Tick Project for Answers, it’s Sponsored by Bravecto for Dogs… It’s not uncommon to

Where are you legally buying a sick dog?
Where are you legally when you buy a pup but very soon you realise the dog has a major health issue, one that mightn’t have been disclosed to you? I was contacted by a concerned owner who recently purchased a purebred dog only to find out very quickly that the

How is Orijen Dog Food Causing DCM in Dogs?!!
The US FDA Reports That Some of the Biggest Names in More Natural (Meaty, Grain-Free) Pet Food are Causing DCM in Dogs… I’m really confused by this one. The US FDA releases the top 15 dry foods most associated with DCM in dogs according to the reports they are receiving

Top 5 Herbs for Kidney Disease in Dogs
Here are the top 5 herbs for kidney disease in dogs that you mightn’t have heard of but studies show they are the most effective… Organs closest to the digestive system (gut, liver, kidneys) are the easiest to effect with herbal remedies taken by mouth, and the studies absolutely support

The Epigenetic Effect of Food, Part 2 Epigenetic Foods for Dogs
Whole ingredients bestow the greatest epigenetic effects in mice, humans and dogs. Here are the most scientifically supported and likely epigenetic foods in use in dogs today… Part 1 of this article showed us via studies of human populations malnutritioned via famine and socioeconomic decline, of stem cells in culture

The dry and raw dog food mixing debate rages on…
Can you mix dry and raw dog food? Here are the pro’s and con’s, as I can see them, and I finish with a questionnaire, your feedback would be appreciated… So where do you guys sit on the whole “mixing dry and raw dog food” question?! In particular, what is

Puppy Farming in Ireland
Puppy Farming in Ireland, Some Stats and why you Need to Avoid Them at all Costs… [I’m not going to use pictures in this post this morning guys, I can’t bring myself to trawl through them all again at the moment. All the pics you need are in the links

4 cats dead from TB after eating raw dog food
Four Cats Dead, TB From a Venison Raw Dog Food Made by Natural Instinct Not sure how many of you heard but four cats came down with TB at the end of 2018 after eating raw dog food produced by Natural Instinct and based on venison. Specifically, it was Wild

Dog Safe Natural Weed Killer Option
Natural WeedKiller Idea Came back from a week away and weeds taken over my patio and around my shed. I’m also about to lay some artificial grass in a patch where grass won’t seem to grow to make a little area where Holly can play. Everyone is now rightfully wary

The Epigenetic Effect of Food, Part 1 What we Have Overlooked in our Pets
Epigenetics is a Relatively new Realm of Science but the Immediate and Long-Lasting Implications for us and our Pets is Astounding. Part 1 of 2. What is Epigenetics? Epigenetics is defined as the study of heritable phenotype changes that do not involve alterations in the DNA sequence, meaning changes in

Cheap raw dog food
This is an Article About Cheap Solutions For Raw Dog Food, not necessarily the Best. OK, we’re just talking about price in this article. If cost is a primary motivator for you right now, don’t be put out, you are still trying to make the best decisions you can for

WSAVA Raw Feeding Statement, Dissected
WSAVA is the World Governing Body for Vets. They lay Down the Rules and They Love Science. Here we Dissect Their Statement on Feeding Pets Species Appropriate Fresh Food… WSAVA, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, the top brass, the head honcho, recently committed an entire three paragraphs of text

Who is Checking Pet Food Labels
Who do you Think is Checking up on Pet Food Labels for you? The latest scandal to hit the human food market was Kerrygold in the US who were labelling their butter as coming from grass-fed cattle, which was desirable in a land where the vast majority of their beef,

Head up. Raw Diets are Likely Low in Manganese. Here’s What to To…
Manganese is an interesting conundrum. Why are raw diets low in it and where do dogs normally source it from? Some weeks ago we were discussing cruciates in dogs and how to avoid a cruciate tear – the main points being Get them lean, no fat dogs, ever, these are long distance

The AVMA’s Statement on Raw Dog Food Dissected…
On the “Dangers” of Raw Food, Check out how Hillariously Erroneous the AVMA’s Statment is on Fresh Feeding… You would think the top vet governing bodies in the US (where we take all our canine nutritional queues for some reason), would be on top of things science-wise, wouldn’t you? We

Re the Recent “Don’t Kiss the Raw-Fed Dog After Dinner” Article
Re the Recent “Don’t Kiss the Raw-Fed Dog After Dinner” Article in the Papers Yesterday, That Advice Goes for a Dry Fed Dog Too, Why do They Keep Missing That? We have compared the safety of raw dog food versus dry food many times before. In short, over the last

We Compare the Top 10 80:20 Dog Foods Available in UK…
We Compare the Top 10 80:20 Dog Foods Available in UK for Meat Contents and Value for Money. Again the Results Might Surprise You… Last week we compared the Top 10 Grain-Free dog foods out there available to Irish and UK residents. It gave you some simple tips to take note

Breath Analysis, an Exciting New Frontier for Medicine, but old News to Dogs…
Breath Analysis, an Exciting New Frontier for Human Medicine, but it’s Nothing New to Dogs… I was listening to a fascinating Ted Talk podcast yesterday about the medical marvel that is breath analysis. Together with the advancement of smartphones, it’s going to revolutionise medicine. However, but in terms of sniffing

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 out There… Thanks to information sourced online, pet owners are now becoming more astute as to what constitutes good and

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 yourself, they say. You’ll get it wrong, they say. Trust the candy manufacturers, they say, they care more for your

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 and, arguably, the most important. It’s set to shake up the pet world in the biggest way. It’s called Patron

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 began when my friend and I bumped into a scientist with 30 years experience in the seaweed field. To say

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 no doubt encountered the recent trend of fasting in dogs. If like me, the sheer thought of their little face,

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 work by Veterinary Evidence Journal. This one authored by a lady with a degree in science, entitled “In Adult Dogs,

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 is not) study in the highly enlightened Veterinary Evidence journal (I would have put Evidence in italics if FB provided

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 past. In 2011, one of Australia’s biggest raw dog food producers, V.I.P. PetFood, was caught using dangerously high amounts of

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 group. All the usual guff. It’s funny, if you substitute the word “raw” for “dry food” their statement actually

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. All the people I would consider peers are in there, from Billinghurst to Becker to Thompson, and a few others

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 apparently getting poisoned by raw green tripe, you think you’re going to read something interesting, enlightening or in the least

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 and dry feeders on my Facebook page over the weekend. Some data was excluded on the basis of incorrect submissions.

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 is in their dry food… This was a new one to me but then, let’s face it, only a fool

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. Every day I am sent links to products by folk asking me is this good or bad for my dog.

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 lot of concern regarding “grain-free” dry foods. Our recent article on the risk of DCM in dogs fed grain-free diets

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 dismay that the first suspected case of Salmonella from raw dog food to a human has been reported in the US.

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 are now aware of the new scandal to hit dry food, this time it’s causing DCM in dogs, previously thought

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 asked what raw dog food I recommend. Each time I say, following years on the inside of the raw dog

A Conversation with Terrierman: a mean little bully with no balls
Just had the most insane conversation with blogger Terrierman. Here’s the entire to and fro! In good faith, a friend of mine contacted me a while back and asked had I heard of Terrierman’s (a.k.a Pat Burns) blog. I hadn’t. She sent me some links to some of his stuff

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 dioica) can inhibit several key inflammatory events that cause the symptoms of seasonal allergies, such as reducing histamine activity (part

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 surroundings to a cloth with each of the scents on it for 2hrs then recorded their behaviour. They found: • Vanilla

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 the perhaps unpopular stance that he felt sorry for McDonald’s. His point was that once they started serving healthy options

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 so little about it. For example, people use the word “kelp” (Laminaria), the stuff that grows in underwater forests, as

Dog Crates – How to Use Them Properly and Size Guide
Dog Crates – How to Use Them Properly and a Handy Crate Size Guide! Most pups are crate trained these days. Pups love their crate like a den as long as it is used correctly, and always positively! Never put your pup in anger if she is “naughty” as they

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 the mention of feeding vegetables to dogs. A quick trip around the forums reveals a lot of cliques. From the

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 the infant with everything they need and not only in terms of nutrition to grow big and strong. But it

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 it grow. Here’s the latest… The pet food industry has always had the following conundrum – they want to produce

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 Knew you had… How to keep your Gut Flora happy Canine Probiotics Dry versus Raw-Fed Dog Gut Flora… Are human

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 to humans in the very near future. Deaths from once-treatable bugs are rocketing. Our over-use of antimicrobials, largely in our

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 shaved area is apparently hotter than the unshaved area. The advice that resulted was to stop shaving your dogs in

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 say this news company is ALL OVER the latest scandal from Mars Pet Food, this time with their magic Dermal

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 meat”, is coming to a supermarket near you soon. What does this mean for meat eaters, raw-feeding dog owners and

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 is a bit of a daunting minefield. I did a little digging, made a few calls and largely have drawn

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 a dog in a sterile cage in the back of the garden to live in it’s own filth, with no

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 to be done on his hind muscle mass. On that note, I have an idea… Just to remind you
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