Complete feed vs complementary feed can look like a tiny wording difference on a can of wet food, but it actually tells you a great deal about how that food should be used. From the outside, a can of wet food may look like a perfectly ordinary dog dinner. Meat....
Maltodextrin is one of those ingredients that can look completely harmless on a dog food or supplement label. A white powder, almost tasteless, highly soluble and technologically convenient. It is used as a carrier, filler, texture improver, stabiliser or processing aid in powdered products. It is also very common in...
If you know or suspect that your dog has eaten a product containing xylitol, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately. Do not wait for symptoms, and do not induce vomiting at home unless a veterinarian specifically instructs you to do so. Xylitol is one of those substances that can turn...
Are human supplements for dogs a good idea, or is it better to choose a product developed specifically for dogs? This question often comes up when a dog needs something such as milk thistle, vitamin D, a herbal preparation or another supplement, and the only suitable-looking option already at home...
When a dog is diagnosed with IBD, chronic enteropathy or another serious digestive condition, it can feel as though the illness appeared overnight. Not long ago the dog seemed “perfectly healthy”, and now they suddenly have ongoing diarrhoea, foods no longer agree with them, their skin is itchy and digestion...
Collaboration between a veterinarian and a pet owner can be far more important in resolving an animal's health problems than it may first appear. The past few weeks with Faddy have shown me very clearly that the best care does not happen only in the clinic. A veterinarian has medical...
When discussing a dog's health, we tend to talk more about the liver, kidneys and digestion than the lymphatic system, although in my view even those subjects do not receive enough attention. The lymphatic system is often overlooked despite its important role in the body's clean-up processes, immune defence and...
Faddy was recently found to have a heart problem and was prescribed furosemide to help remove excess fluid from his body. As this is all still quite new, I do not want to draw major conclusions about his story or add facts that we simply do not have yet. His...
This time, I want to share my own experience of how easily we can fall into the trap of thinking, “I simply have an older dog at home.” I know Faddy inside out. I know his quirks, habits and characteristic behaviours almost without thinking. Yet last week, I realised that when...
Using AI for pet health may seem tempting, especially when your animal is unwell and clear answers are difficult to find. Over the past year, I have noticed more and more pet owners turning to AI in the hope of finding answers they have not received elsewhere. This is completely...
