I’m sure many of you have heard of the term ‘leaky gut’, probably used in relations to animals and humans but perhaps don’t fully understand the mechanisms in play and how this condition can adversely affect the body. Basically, leaky gut is used to describe a condition of the intestinal barriers. These barriers normally allow […]
Category Archives: Digestion
Puppies Stick to the below percentages, using common sense to monitor your pup’s growth, activity levels and adjust slightly if need be. Most pups will begin to wean from their mother at 3/4 weeks and be weaned completely at 7/8 weeks. Because young dogs are constantly growing, they need a higher percentage of food than […]
Corn silk was first documented for use in treating incontinence by the Incans in Central America, this is an old and reliable remedy that has proven results in canines as well as humans. There are many different names for it including Indian corn to Maize Silk, corn silk comes from the corn plant itself and […]
I’ve mentioned sauerkraut or fermented vegetables to a few people recently and either been asked if I am completely bonkers or I have seen a light bulb moment. Fermented vegetables have been used for years as a probiotic but have fallen out of favour to trendy new products.Some dogs, like humans, suffer from lactose intolerance from […]
Bladder stones start out small but over time can grow in number and/or size. Dogs or cats with bladder stones can typically have some or all of the following symptoms: Urinary accidents, Frequent attempts to urinate without producing much urine, Straining to urinate, Discoloured urine, Licking around the urinary opening, Bladder stones can cause a […]
Dogs & cats can suffer loose stools for a number of reasons, those fed on kibble can poo numerous times during the day. Kibble can contain high amounts of fibre (sugar beet) and fillers which can be the cause of poo mountains. Kibble fed pet’s poo is often smellier due to some of the nutrients […]