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We had a major freak out this week - Nelly got into our stash of chocolate. And unfortunately we like the really dark stuff which is bad news for dogs.. ? In case this happens to you, here’s some info you might find helpful. Chocolate comes from the roasted seeds of the Theobroma cacao plant. It contains a compound called called theobromine, which affects the central nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It’s the bit that makes you feel good from eating chocolate.  Humans can metabolise theobromine easily, but dogs can’t. The lethal dose is between 100-500mg per kg of bodyweig ..read more

One of the most common ways to balance fats in your dogs diet is to add flaxseed or chia. These seeds are fantastic sources of omega-3 fatty acids so they are a great way to add “good fats” to your dogs diet.  Flax (sometimes called linseed) and chia are rich in fibre, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. They have some differences too. Flax has slightly more omega-3, while chia has more soluble fibre which absorbs liquid and creates a jelly like consistency. When balanced with other fats these seeds help support digestive health, reduce inflammation and give your dog a lovely shiny coat ..read more

Does your dog eat grass?  Having a munch on grass is a completely normal behaviour that most dogs seem to enjoy. A recent survey of 1500 dogs found that nearly 70% consumed grass on a regular basis.  There are 3 main reasons for eating grass: To relieve digestive upset Seeking nutrients not provided in diet Just because they want to! Before diving in, something to consider is the grass your dog is eating.  Most parks and public spaces are sprayed with heavy duty chemicals like Roundup. These chemicals are linked to cancer.  If your dog is eating a lot of public gras ..read more

Reishi mushroom is amazing! It has many benefits, but mostly it’s used to improve immune function and in the treatment of cancer. With no known toxicity or side effects it’s a great addition to every dogs diet. We use beautiful organic reishi in our Beef & Chicken recipe. What is it? Reishi (or Ganoderma lucidum) is a medicinal mushroom that has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you’re not into TCM, stay with me here - there’s been LOTS of modern research that show incredible health benefits.  Specifically, reishi contains bioactive components that c ..read more

Does your dog have any grey hairs yet? Nelly does! Just like in humans, your dog turning grey is a sign of ageing.  Most dogs begin to turn grey when entering their senior years - or earlier in some cases.  There are a couple of reasons this happens. The most commonly discussed factor is anxiety. This stems from a 2016 study which showed that dogs with anxiety or under stress are more likely to go grey early.  This matches up with our experience with Nelly. She had very few grey hairs up until she was 10 years old, at which point she was attacked by off-leash dogs and ended up i ..read more

    How good does this kangaroo meat look ? Naturally organic & wild harvested, kangaroo is a great ethical protein for almost all dogs. It’s a big gamier than say, beef, but delicious nonetheless. I did a quick google and there’s a bit of nonsense on the internet about kangaroo meat. For example, one local pet food company says that roo is rich in omega 3, and is also low in fat. That doesn’t make any sense. Omegas ARE fats - you can’t have both those things! There’s another Aussie pet food mob saying that with 2% fat, roo is the perfect choice for highly active dogs. Active do ..read more

Did you know that dogs sneeze to communicate? ? A 2017 study showed that African wild dogs communicate, and actually use sneezing to make decisions. The researchers found that the dogs used sneezing like a vote, and that they decide what the group does by having a “sneeze vote”.  Quite extraordinary! At home, dogs also use sneezes to communicate. It’s often called “play sneezing”, and is a behaviour used to signal that they are playing and not in conflict. Dogs can sneeze to show that they are happy, excited, or being submissive. It’s a way for dogs to express themselves, just like barkin ..read more