Dog zodiac signs: can astrology explain personality?
Aries Ossu, Aquarius Faddu and the twelve dog zodiac signs. A playful horoscope, not a scientific guide to behaviour.
Which treat is safe and suitable for your dog?
When someone asks which chew suits a puppy or which treat will last at least a little longer between a large dog’s teeth, I am tempted to reply: which puppy and which large dog? 😄 The same treat can keep one dog calmly occupied while another tries to swallow it...
Colloidal silver for dogs: where might it help, and where does FendaF draw the line?
Colloidal silver is one of those substances for which the internet can offer two completely opposite worlds in a single search. At one end, it is recommended for wounds, ears, eyes and even internal use. At the other, people say it should not be used at all. For FendaF, the...
Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs: Symptoms, Transmission and Treatment
Sarcoptic mange is talked about quite a lot, but most dog owners probably hope it remains one of those diseases you only read about online and never encounter yourself. Years ago, I took Ossu to the vet specifically because I suspected mange. We rarely went into the forest, but a...
Turmeric for dogs: can it help with inflammation and joint pain?
Turmeric has been one of those things in our home that I have instinctively reached for when inflammation flares up. Because of the anatomical problem in Ossu’s elbow, his left elbow sometimes becomes swollen. More than once I have seen the swelling look smaller, occasionally as soon as the next...
Storing pet food: how to keep it fresh and safe
Some time ago I watched a video by Dr Karen Becker and Rodney Habib about storing pet food at home. A few of their suggestions made me take a hard look at my own kitchen cupboard and food container. We've talked about storage at FendaF before, but the more I...
Giardiasis in dogs: can and how should you support your dog at home?
When I wrote the first version of this article, I had only recently heard of giardiasis. When my own dogs were puppies, this parasite was hardly discussed at all. Today Giardia is much more familiar to dog owners, but there is still plenty of confusion: does a positive test always...
Dogs and Fireworks: How to Help a Frightened Dog
Dogs and fireworks are a topic every New Year's Eve, but for a frightened dog the difficult period often starts well before Christmas. A single bang during an evening walk can turn a familiar street into somewhere the dog no longer wants to go. I would not take a dog...
Antibiotics for dogs: benefits, risks and resistance
When do dogs need antibiotics? Topical versus systemic treatment, gut microbiome, resistance and questions for your vet.
Raw feeding certificate
On 29 September 2020, I received a certificate officially titled “Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist”. Since we work with dry and wet food and treats at FendaF, why did I need a course in raw feeding as well? The answer is simple: I wanted to understand canine nutrition better. Not...