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...
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...
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, but this is one of those cases where “more is better” simply does not apply. Dogs need vitamin D, among other things, for normal calcium and phosphorus metabolism and to support bone health. Vitamin D receptors are also found in cells of...
When can liver and kidney support help dogs and cats? A practical look at detox, food, supplements, safety and Faddy’s and Oscar’s experiences.
Glucosamine is one of the best-known supplements used to support canine joints. It can be found in tablets, powders, complex joint formulas and sometimes together with chondroitin. At the same time, precursors and structural components related to glucosamine occur naturally in cartilage and connective tissue, while green-lipped mussel contains a...
In recent years, probiotics have become an almost universal recommendation. Dog has diarrhea? Probiotic. Antibiotic course? Probiotic. Gas? Probiotic. Sensitive digestion? Probiotic. Immune support? Probiotic again. But a dog’s gut is not an empty apartment that simply needs as many “good bacteria” moved in as possible. It already contains an enormous microbial...
Can pigment lost from a dog's nose or coat come back? It's a question I hear quite often. I began thinking about it seriously because of Oscar. Even when he was young, his nose leather started turning pink, and at around one year old his paw pads were still very...
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...
Coconut oil is one of those things that I've had around the house for years. Not because I believe it will solve all problems, but because it has worked very well for my dogs in certain situations. That has been particularly true when caring for dry skin, noses and paw...
