Welcome to Dogs First
Your Home for Natural Canine Nutrition & Health
ADVICE, SUPPORT AND TRAINING BY DR. CONOR BRADY
New to fresh feeding? Here's a quick introduction...
Learn about the raw food diet with dog nutrition specialist, Dr. Conor Brady
Online Articles
Everything you need to make the leap to a better diet and life for them is free to read on our site…
Webinars
The most up to date scientific information on a range of nutrition & health topics delivered lecture-style by Conor…
1-to-1 Consults
For anyone needing 1-to-1 assistance with the transition from dry or specific dietary advice for a health condition
Why Dogs First?
I’ve been doing this a long time – researching, writing and reporting on the pet industry from the inside out. It’s clear there is a dizzying amount of bad information out there and people are confused. Dogs First was established to provide pet owners with a source of trusted, no-nonsense, well researched, factual information. I have no agenda to sell you a specific food product and I will always, always put the dog first
Dogs First Webinars
For those who like to nerd it up a little, come with Conor down various rabbit holes and see why his webinars and lecture style are often considered the very best in the business…
BEHAVIOUR
Friday 28th January @ 8pm GMT
Run Time 85mins | Nerd Level 🤓🤓
A happy gut is most certainly a happy head. We’ve all heard the line “90% of your serotonin comes from your gut” but it goes much deeper than that. In this webinar, we will discuss the crucial role of fresh protein, vitamins, minerals, fats and bioactive compounds as well as the critical role of a healthy biome.
- Fresh food role
- Supplement confusion
- Gut flora
Food ALLERGIES
Coming February 10th 2022 | 8pm
Run Time 78mins | Nerd Level 🤓
The top symptoms of a food allergy are recurring skin (including itch), ear and gut conditions. In this webinar we teach you the difference between allergy and intolerance, what is dysbiosis and leaky gut and how to fix it quickly, easily, cheaply and without all those powerful meds that we know he’s on.
- Food sensitivity
- Exclusion diets
- Supplements
AAFCO & THE 'COMPLETE' MYTH
Coming February 10th 2022 | 8pm
Run Time 82mins | Nerd Level 🤓 🤓
When a product says “100% nutritionally balanced & complete according to AAFCO” what does that actually mean? And who are AAFCO?! In this webinar, we introduce you to the pet food regulators, their truly woeful feed guidelines and the “complete” myth. Bring a puke bag and something to punch.
- Intro to AAFCO
- Do products adhere?
- Con Job
WHAT DO DOGS EAT?
Coming February 10th 2022 | 8pm
Run Time 53mins | Nerd Level 🤓
How many times have you heard people argue over whether the dog is a carnivore or omnivore?! If he eats some plant matter, how much? Of what?!! This webinar goes through canine ancestry, diet studies and their digestive morphology, and comes with the entire first section of my book Feeding Dogs.
- Ancestry
- Diet studies
- Biology & physiology
Latest from the blog...
Help and advice for the move towards feeding your pets fresh, species appropriate food
Latest Articles
Kidney failure in dogs – Could dry food be fuelling this disease?
In veterinary circles, the jury is still out on why so many pets today are
Allergies in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Remedies
Allergies in dogs is a big subject and what’s more, the list of dog allergy
Turmeric For Dogs – Natures Most Powerful Anti-Inflammatory
The amount of info about turmeric for dogs is incredible. Unlike most herbal remedies, turmeric
Kidney disease in dogs: Easily managed by avoiding the top causes and feeding fresh food
It is a sad fact that kidney disease in dogs is an all too common
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
Finally! A well-written, well-referenced, thorough examination of the raw dog food debate. Dr. Brady provides a detailed summary of all the issues, leaving the reader well-educated and ready to engage in a knowledgable conversation with raw-ignorant or naive pet professionals looking for more information.
In this masterfully researched and written exposé, Conor Brady details the raw truth about canine nutrition; why dry dog food is so damaging, how modern research is designed to sell product, never to find truth, and the enormous benefits that only a fresh raw and whole food diet can provide. A valuable addition to the serious raw feeder's library."
This remarkable book is the first of its kind. Researched comprehensively and meticulously detailed, it remains pleasantly readable and credible to the academic and home raw food enthusiast alike. It is a must for everyone with even a passing interest in species-appropriate nutrition for dogs.
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From the vet health professional to canine professional to the avid canine enthusiast, Feeding Dogs is a fascinating, at times shocking and utterly essential portrayal of canine nutrition today. With a clear and tangible passion for the subject but with an entertaining, highly readable style, Dr Conor Brady forensically translates the available research on a great variety of topics, detailing for us not only what dogs should eat but what they are currently being fed.
1-to-1 Online Consultations
Should you need a little extra hand-holding, we’re here to help. We have a range of live Zoom consult options including raw feeding consults for folk new to the game or with questions concerning their current approach, health consults for those with a particular condition and new puppy consults for those hoping to start off on the very best path for their little one. You choose your time and whether you need Karen or Conor at the other end of the line!
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"one of the best"
What an excellent article. One of the best I have ever read. I greatly appreciate your honesty and the ability to provide me with free information to treat my dog’s yeast condition at home. I’m glad I found your site.
Lisa, website, 23/11/20
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THANK YOU DR. BRADY
Thank you for your work. It is difficult to find websites where information is so honest and easy to understand. I needed information about raw ( Barf ) diet for my pregnant dog and your article was very helpful. I’m going to read all other articles to. Thank you
Monika, website, 20/09/21
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I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH
I am using canident with raw meaty bones for a month and the transformation is fantastic 
Her pearly white his teeth are 
. Thanks so much for your advice!
Petra, email, 04/12/2021
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BioFunction8
BF8 is a fantastic seaweed, organic herb, flower and seed blend that will promote gut health in dogs…
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Canident
Canident is the best all-rounder we can put together with a selection of our favourite seaweeds in one pack…
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Stoolrite
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Dogs First was established to give dog owners no-nonsense, well-researched, factual information on all things canine nutrition and natural health.
It’s clear there is today a terrible amount of bad information out there, much of it a result of the unregulated influx of corporate cash into our veterinary sector. We’ll do our best to protect you from the worst of it but for now trust absolutely nothing in a packet with a picture of a dog on it.
