Dandelion is a curious plant. We call it a weed when it grows in the lawn, yet our grandparents knew it as both a food plant and a medicinal herb. I have written about dandelion before, drawing on an article from Dogs Naturally Magazine, and the topic deserves another look....
A dog that keeps begging may need a health check or a better-suited food. Learn about EPI, diabetes, appetite genes and the 30-day food trial.
Does your dog keep licking the floor, carpet, sofa, or even your hands and feet? An occasional lick does not necessarily mean anything. Dogs explore the world with their mouths and noses, and a surface may simply smell interesting. But when licking becomes repetitive or intense, or it feels as...
Beetroot for dogs: betalains, nitrates, oxalates and fibre. What do studies really tell us, and how can you serve it safely?
Dogs with digestive problems come to our showroom quite often. Some owners have tried one food after another, yet their dog still has loose stools, gas or unpleasant-smelling faeces. Others describe an almost overnight improvement after changing food. One small visitor's owner told us that Winner Plus Salmon Mini Holistic...
I keep hearing the claim that dogs must eat dry food because it cleans their teeth. My first response is usually: how, exactly? Ordinary kibble breaks apart fairly quickly under a tooth, and many dogs barely chew it. That does not mean no dry food can support dental health. The...
As spring arrives, many dogs become very interested in nibbling fresh grass. Some pick out only the longest, softest blades, others eat almost by the handful, while some show no interest in grass at all. And then the owner starts wondering: why does a dog eat grass in the first place? Does their...
I read holistic veterinarian Dr Odette Suter's discussion of the foundations of canine health. She describes something I have heard all too often: “I've tried everything.” The real question is frequently what exactly was tried, and why. I like her point that a symptom may not tell the whole story....
Sorbitol is not xylitol. Find out why it is used in dog treats, possible digestive effects and what to check on labels.
I am quite critical of what goes into my dogs' food bowls, particularly Oscar's. His problems as a puppy prompted me to explore what different ingredients do, why they are added to a product and whether they are actually necessary. Sorbitol and glycerine were among the first substances to catch...
