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: Feeding
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 […]
Short-nosed breeds can be prone to excessive tear stains because they often have shallow eye sockets or hair growth in skin folds around the eyes that can cause problems. Some breeds are more likely than other breeds to have blocked tear ducts which can cause excessive staining. One of the most common cause of staining […]
Probiotics are live bacteria in yogurt, other dairy products and supplements in tablet form. Probiotics are often added to introduce good flora into the gut. While probiotics have been shown effective in managing certain gastrointestinal conditions, they do not have the same power that prebiotics do.Probiotics can be weakened by heat and stomach acid, rendering […]