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What’s in a kiss?! Well, a LOT, if you’re human…
Did you know that the dog’s kiss is more hygenic
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Seizures in dogs – Our top natural tips
If you have read our article explaining what seizures and
Dr. Conor Brady
Dr. Conor Brady
Leptospirosis Vaccine (Nobivac L4) Risks and Side Effects
120 Fatal Reactions to the Leptospirosis Vaccine NOBIVAC L4 in
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Natural remedies for the prevention and treatment of Kennel Cough
First and foremost, the best protection against kennel cough
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Kennel Cough Vaccine: Is it really necessary?
“But my dog doesn’t go into kennels?” This question is
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Dog Vaccinations: Side Effects
Vaccinations have never been perfectly safe; anyone who says otherwise
Dr. Conor Brady
Puppy and Dog Vaccinations: Everything you need to know
Vaccines, shots, jabs, whatever you call them, they are one
Dr. Conor Brady
Dr. Conor Brady
Ticks on Dogs – Natural Prevention and Treatments
Here at Dogs First we are HUGE advocates for natural
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Worm Treatment in Dogs: Choose natural over chemical
One of the most common questions we are asked here
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Why Conventional Flea and Tick Treatments Shouldn’t Be Your First Choice For Your Dog
We’re not insect haters here at Dogs First, but no
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TEN YEARS we have had the studies, so why haven’t they changed?!
Just with a lovely client there who has a dog
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Nutritional lectures from fast food clowns…
Isn’t it funny (not ha-ha funny) that only dry pet
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I always say “don’t blame the vets, blame the industry” but this is bad…
A few days ago Dr. Karen Becker put up this
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Why you need to buy home grown treats…
In the same day, two disturbing stories hit my ears,
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Dr. Conor Brady
Once you go to grossly over-priced Prescription Diets you’ll never leave…
I was doing a food allergy consult this morning. A
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Did you vet tell you to feed grain to AVOID DCM?!!
Got your morning coffee in hand?! Good. I put my
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Lightly cooking their food is fine, in fact, often it’s beneficial…
Rant time. Gather round. There’s a saying in Africa I
Dr. Conor Brady
Complete Guide to Worms in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Prevention
Are worms in dogs something to worry about? Well, here
Dr. Conor Brady
The Elimination Diet For Dog Allergies [Part 5]
In this article, I’ll cover: This article is the 5th
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Hypoallergenic Dog Diet for Allergies in Dogs: How To Do It at Home Better Than Any Kibble [Part 4]
In this article, I’ll talk about: This article is the
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Ticks on Dogs: Everything You Need to Know [2023]
Ticks on dogs are small, spider-like creatures which feed on
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10 Best Natural Dog Flea Treatments
This article is the ultimate guide for anyone looking for
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How Do I Know If My Dog Has Fleas? 5 Step Flea Check At Home
“Conor, how do I know if my dog has fleas?”:
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Bloat in Dogs: Causes and What to Look Out For
Bloat with torsion in dogs is a scary, painful, often
Dr. Conor Brady
Dr. Conor Brady
Canine ZooPharmaCognosy – An Illuminating Article by Practitioner Carly Hillier
Except for a few short years, dogs have shared my
Dr. Conor Brady
A Fairly Thorough Review of Hemp, CBD and Ending With Advice for Pets
To understand where we are with CBD, why mothers have
Dr. Conor Brady
Yeast Infection In Dogs: Causes, Treatments, Foods To Avoid
Extreme itchy and irritated skin with a foul odour can
Dr. Conor Brady
Dr. Conor Brady
Torn ACL in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Cost
A common sporting injury of humans and canines (I’ve done
Dr. Conor Brady
Weepy Eyes in Dogs – Our Top Natural Solutions
It is usual for dogs to create tears; they lubricate
Dr. Conor Brady
How Much Raw Food Should I Feed My Dog?
Initially, moving to a raw diet for your dog can
Dr. Conor Brady
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,
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Causes of Pancreatitis in Dogs – Why Dry Food is an Enemy to The Pancreas
If you have read part one of our series on
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Dietary Advice for Pancreatitis in Dogs – Ditch The Carbs and Feed Fresh
Part 1 and part 2 of this pancreatitis series explained
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Allergies In Dogs: What Are Dogs Allergic To? [Part 3]
In this article, I will cover the following: This article
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18+ Foods Not to Feed Your Dogs And Why So [Expert Advice]
The following alphabetical list consists of 18 foods that you
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Homemade Dog Anti Itch Spray Using ACV & Green Tea [It Works]
In this article, I’m going to share my homemade and
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4 Homemade Raw Dog Food Recipes [Quick and Easy]
In this article, I’ll share with you my preferred homemade
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Dr. Conor Brady
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
Dr. Conor Brady
Turmeric For Dogs – Natures Most Powerful Anti-Inflammatory
The amount of info about turmeric for dogs is incredible.
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Kidney failure in dogs – Could dry food be fuelling this disease? Part 2
In veterinary circles, the jury is still out on why
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The Best Diet for Dogs with Kidney Disease – Go Fresh, Go Natural! Part 4
If you have read the first three parts of our
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Pancreatitis In Dogs – Largely Caused By Dry Feeding, Mostly Cured With Fresh Food
Dogs and cats suffer pancreatitis to a disgracefully large degree,
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Fleas On Dogs: A Complete Guideline
It’s understandable that, as dog owners, we worry about fleas.
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Dog Food Allergies vs Food Intolerance: The big difference [Part 2]
In this article, we will cover the following: This article
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Fleas On Dogs: The Top 10 Questions Itching To Be Answered
In this article, we’ll answer the top ten questions about
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Allergies in Dogs [Part 1]: Why You Need to Go with Your Gut
In this article, we cover: This article is the 1st
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What motivates scientists to produce bad science?
The New England Journal of Medicine is one of the
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Dr. Conor Brady
Meet RawSafe, Incredible Leap for Pet Food Safety…
Through countless pet deaths, dry food has taught us how
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Important Notes on Supplementing Dogs with Vitamins
A note on Dry vs Raw-Fed Dog Blood Readings and
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The REAL Epidemic in Ireland
The Spike in Puppy Purchases Reveals Ireland’s Shameful Addiction and
Dr. Conor Brady
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
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The Ever-Evolving World of Canine Nutrition…
The Ever-Evolving World of Canine Nutrition… I heard recently that
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New natural solution for stubborn yeast issues in dogs…
Yeasty dogs, listen up! I have five free samples of
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What I Learned Formulating The Worlds Finest Raw Dog Food – Paleo Plus
Here’s what I learned making one of the world’s finest
Dr. Conor Brady
What is a researcher? I’m not sure anymore…
A little background into what a researcher actually does, a
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A ZOOPHARMACOGNOSY EXPERIMENT… ON ME 🤪
Zoopharmacognosy Continued: The first two tastes were fine…which turns out
Dr. Conor Brady
Meet CAM4Animals, the Group you Never Knew you Needed…
I met CAM4animals at the most recent seminar. They campaign
Dr. Conor Brady
DCM in dogs is just the latest scare to motivate the masses…
QUESTION: WHAT HAS ALABAMA ROT, APN AND DCM IN DOGS
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Dogs in hot cars are at great risk. Here’s what to do…
Despite the numerous warnings, people still leave their dogs in
Dr. Conor Brady
BioFunction8 – For the control of gastrointestinal disease in dogs
Eight Reasons Why BioFunction8 Daily Will Help Alleviate the Symptoms
Dr. Conor Brady
Important Notes on Thiamine (Vit B1) for Dry and Raw Feeders…
Thiamine (Vitamin B1): Why Dry Pet Food is so Deficient
Dr. Conor Brady
Bravecto for Dogs, How Safe and How Necessary is it?!
Ticks are Unfortunately a Fact of Life. But how Safe
Dr. Conor Brady
Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans, Our Experience and Top Natural Tips…
Our Health Sector is Grossly Unprepared to Diagnose Your Lyme
Dr. Conor Brady
Dr. Conor Brady
How is Orijen Dog Food Causing DCM in Dogs?!!
The US FDA Reports That Some of the Biggest Names
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Itchy Dogs Part 8/10: Try Some Home-Salt Therapy!
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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Itchy Dogs Part 7/10: Best Dog Shampoo for Itchy Skin
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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Itchy Dogs Part 9/10: Fungal Infections in Dogs
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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Itchy Dogs Part 6/10: Recommended Natural Products for Itchy Dogs
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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Itchy Dogs Part 5/10: Homemade Spritz for Itchy Dogs
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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Itchy Dogs Part 4/10: Itchy Dog Home Remedy
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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Itchy Dogs Part 3/10: Parasites can Leave a Dog Scratching
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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Itchy Dogs Part 2/10: The Best Dog Food for Itchy Skin
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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Itchy Dogs Part 1/10: Why is my Dog Itching?
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the
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The Epigenetic Effect of Food, Part 2 Epigenetic Foods for Dogs
Whole ingredients bestow the greatest epigenetic effects in mice, humans
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The dry and raw dog food mixing debate rages on…
Can you mix dry and raw dog food? Here are
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4 cats dead from TB after eating raw dog food
Four Cats Dead, TB From a Venison Raw Dog Food
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Dog Safe Natural Weed Killer Option
Natural WeedKiller Idea Came back from a week away and
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The Epigenetic Effect of Food, Part 1 What we Have Overlooked in our Pets
Epigenetics is a Relatively new Realm of Science but the
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WSAVA Raw Feeding Statement, Dissected
WSAVA is the World Governing Body for Vets. They lay
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Head up. Raw Diets are Likely Low in Manganese. Here’s What to To…
Manganese is an interesting conundrum. Why are raw diets low
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The AVMA’s Statement on Raw Dog Food Dissected…
On the “Dangers” of Raw Food, Check out how Hillariously
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List of Dogs First Stockists
Australia Aldinga Pet Shop – Aldinga Beach – Australia – https://www.aldingapetshop.com.au/ Nature Dog – Drysdale Victoria – Australia – https://www.naturedog.com.au/ Bulgaria Hearty Appetite – https://www.heartyapetite.com/bg-bg/ Canada DOGsAGE – Coburg, ON
New DogRisk Survey
The New DogRisk Survey… Download the excel file here. Once completed, please email your responses to anna.hielm-bjorkman@helsinki.fi
Power Paste Recipes
In this article we give you four simple recipes that you can make at home in minutes, that will be better than any pre-made raw dog food on the market,
What’s in a kiss?! Well, a LOT, if you’re human…
Did you know that the dog’s kiss is more hygenic than yours? Yep, you’re mouth is gross, largely as it is full of bacteria and viruses. The reason they’re there
Seizures in dogs – Our top natural tips
If you have read our article explaining what seizures and epilepsy are and carefully monitoring your dog’s condition alongside the vet, you may also be thinking about natural ways to
Seizures and Epilepsy in dogs
Witnessing your dog having a seizure can be a scary and upsetting experience. It will leave you with many questions, especially about supporting your dog and how to avoid it
Leptospirosis Vaccine (Nobivac L4) Risks and Side Effects
120 Fatal Reactions to the Leptospirosis Vaccine NOBIVAC L4 in its First Three Years…” Quite the stat from the Daily Telegraph (02/07/16), wasn’t it?! Just another annual booster that we
Natural remedies for the prevention and treatment of Kennel Cough
First and foremost, the best protection against kennel cough and the most effective remedy if your dog catches it is a fully functioning immune system. We can support immune
Kennel Cough Vaccine: Is it really necessary?
“But my dog doesn’t go into kennels?” This question is heard over and over again by vets when they mention the Kennel Cough vaccine. Owners are correct to pose this
Dog Vaccinations: Side Effects
Vaccinations have never been perfectly safe; anyone who says otherwise hasn’t read into the subject… While greatly reducing mortality rates worldwide, those receiving and administering vaccinations are not without their
Puppy and Dog Vaccinations: Everything you need to know
Vaccines, shots, jabs, whatever you call them, they are one of the most common queries dog owners world over have. We always want to do right by our puppies, adolescent
Yearly Dog Vaccinations: Are they necessary?
We can all think back to the dead arm in school after receiving a vaccination, and for many of us, that’s where our vaccine schedule ended. As adults, we don’t
Ticks on Dogs – Natural Prevention and Treatments
Here at Dogs First we are HUGE advocates for natural control of ticks (and fleas for that matter) wherever possible. We have seen many dogs suffer awful side effects from
Worm Treatment in Dogs: Choose natural over chemical
One of the most common questions we are asked here at Dogs First is how to naturally, effectively and safely deworm dogs and we can understand why. Worms are parasites
Why Conventional Flea and Tick Treatments Shouldn’t Be Your First Choice For Your Dog
We’re not insect haters here at Dogs First, but no one wants to share their lives with fleas or ticks. They can cause complete misery to any human or animal.
TEN YEARS we have had the studies, so why haven’t they changed?!
Just with a lovely client there who has a dog with chronic pancreatitis. She recently spent a fortune on a BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARY NUTRITIONIST in the UK (I won’t say
Nutritional lectures from fast food clowns…
Isn’t it funny (not ha-ha funny) that only dry pet food manufacturers (and those cash-funded by them) are invited to speak on the possible benefits and aaaAAAALLLLLL the downsides of
I always say “don’t blame the vets, blame the industry” but this is bad…
A few days ago Dr. Karen Becker put up this post warning folk that a recent peer-reviewed study by Judy Morgan and co revealed the side effects to many of
Why you need to buy home grown treats…
In the same day, two disturbing stories hit my ears, both in the treat world. I have reported before how many companies brag about being Irish or British etc when,
Complete food…says who?!!
I’ve written about the whole “complete” concept a number of times. We non-vets are painfully aware of the terrifying INDUSTRY vet nutritionists that found 62% of “complete” dry and a
You will never silence me!
In 2019 I posted an article highlighting how Google had recently got involved with big pharma and natural websites started getting demoted. Here’s what I said: In terms of traffic,
Once you go to grossly over-priced Prescription Diets you’ll never leave…
I was doing a food allergy consult this morning. A lovely couple with a troubled Samoyed. Specifically, he was diagnosed with a range of food and now environmental “allergies”. They
Poorina IS science…
Over the last few years, there seems to be a movement telling people not to involve themselves in matters of health, not to question, not to research, to leave it
Did you vet tell you to feed grain to AVOID DCM?!!
Got your morning coffee in hand?! Good. I put my rant pants on for this one. A post two days ago highlighted a strange uttering that has been heard in
Lightly cooking their food is fine, in fact, often it’s beneficial…
Rant time. Gather round. There’s a saying in Africa I love “The lion doesn’t turn around when the small dog barks”. I always envied that lion. Sadly, I am not
Complete Guide to Worms in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Prevention
Are worms in dogs something to worry about? Well, here at Dogs First, we’re not huge fans of them because heavy worm burdens, especially in puppies and elderly dogs, can
The Elimination Diet For Dog Allergies [Part 5]
In this article, I’ll cover: This article is the 5th part of my 5 part series about Allergies in Dogs. Here is the list for you if you have missed
Hypoallergenic Dog Diet for Allergies in Dogs: How To Do It at Home Better Than Any Kibble [Part 4]
In this article, I’ll talk about: This article is the 4th part of my 5 part series about Allergies in Dogs. Here is the list if you didn’t read the
Ticks on Dogs: Everything You Need to Know [2023]
Ticks on dogs are small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of animals including dogs and humans. They vary in size, usually between 1mm to 1cm long. They have
10 Best Natural Dog Flea Treatments
This article is the ultimate guide for anyone looking for natural dog flea treatments. If your dog has fleas, there isn’t just one solution. We need to take a multi-pronged
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Fleas? 5 Step Flea Check At Home
“Conor, how do I know if my dog has fleas?”: one of the most common questions asked on our Dogs First Facebook Page. Let me guide you through 5 different
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
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
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
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
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
Everything About Raw Dog Food
Everything You Need To Know About Raw Dog Food In Ten Minutes… Below is a short summary on ten key articles in raw feeding. Each article is linked out to
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Allergies In Dogs: What Are Dogs Allergic To? [Part 3]
In this article, I will cover the following: This article is the 3rd part of my 5 part series about Allergies in Dogs. Here is the list for easier navigation:
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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).
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
Dog Food Allergies vs Food Intolerance: The big difference [Part 2]
In this article, we will cover the following: This article is the 2nd part of my 5 part series about Allergies in Dogs. Here is the list for you to
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.
Allergies in Dogs [Part 1]: Why You Need to Go with Your Gut
In this article, we cover: This article is the 1st part of my 5 part series about Allergies in Dogs. Here is the list for you to bookmark: It’s very
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans, Our Experience and Top Natural Tips…
Our Health Sector is Grossly Unprepared to Diagnose Your Lyme Disease Symptoms, so Imagine how bad it is for Dogs… I know, this is a dog website, but this article
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
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
Itchy Dogs Part 8/10: Try Some Home-Salt Therapy!
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the Vet Part 8/10: Dog is Constantly Itching? Try Some Salt Therapy… I know, this sounds a bit strange initially, but
Itchy Dogs Part 7/10: Best Dog Shampoo for Itchy Skin
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the Vet Part 7/10: Best Dog Shampoo for Itchy Skin While the majority of itchy dogs is a result of food
Itchy Dogs Part 9/10: Fungal Infections in Dogs
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the Vet Part 9/10: When Nothing Seems to Working, you need to Consider Fungal Infection in Dogs… A fungal infection in
Itchy Dogs Part 6/10: Recommended Natural Products for Itchy Dogs
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the Vet Part 6/10: If Your Dog Keeps Scratching the Most Effective Natural Product for Itch Now Comes With a Money-Back
Itchy Dogs Part 5/10: Homemade Spritz for Itchy Dogs
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the Vet Part 5/10: Homemade Spray if Your Dog Won’t Stop Itching… If your dog won’t stop itching, this simple homemade spritz
Itchy Dogs Part 4/10: Itchy Dog Home Remedy
Top 10 Tips for Itchy Dogs Before You Call the Vet Part 4/10: Lots of Itchy Dog Home Remedy Ideas! Before you even think of seeing the vet again, you should
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