Let’s be honest, you need to get your dog the right kind of treats if you’re going to have any hope of giving them the best experience possible. Dogs need to be able to sink their teeth into natural dog treats because all of that artificial, synthetic junk? It’s not great. Natural treats for dogs are some of the best things for encouraging happy, healthy pets. Let’s look at some natural training treats for dogs, their benefits, and why you need to focus on the natural for your pet. The Benefits So, what are the benefits of natural dog treats? Thankfully, these types of offerings have plenty ..read more

New and ongoing research is showing that feeding pets a fresh food or raw food diet is highly beneficial. Replacements for highly processed foods such as kibble, packet and tinned food is a growing market. Raw pet food sees dogs offered a varied diet of raw meat, fish, bones, vegetables & herbs on rotation, giving them a good nutritional base for a healthy immune system. 20% of dog owners are now choosing to feed a raw diet. The raw dog food market has shown a rapid growth in the UK. We only see this increasing over the years to come. Unfortunately, commercially produced dog food does no ..read more

Chunky Chi? Beefy Bulldog? Tubby Terrier……………………….? Longevity can be related to many factors, weight being an important one to consider. Establishing if your pet is a good weight can be easily assessed using this body score index set out by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. 68% of owners believe their pet is an ideal weight but only 12% have looked at the condition chart. https://www.wsava.org/sites/default/files/Body%20condition%20score%20chart%20dogs.pdf Achieving a healthy weight for your dog will benefit everybody. A healthy dog means less vet visits and that means less bills ..read more

My own itchy dog journey started my interest in canine nutrition. During my career as a veterinary nurse I happily sold kibble believing it was best for the dog client and their client, I never questioned what I had been told to sell. I then fulfilled a lifelong ambition by owning my first dog, Scooby the Labrador cross, he was the perfect addition to our family and we loved watching him grow. We frequently found ourselves at the vets with his sore ears (otitis externa) and an increasing itch. I knew we needed steroid antifungal drops and accepted what I had seen done before for many clients ..read more

We take off plaque & tartar with a toothbrush. Dogs & Cats can use a raw meaty bone, chunks of meat, and dried coconut strips. (NEVER cooked bones) Remember to always supervise, and ensure the bones are non weight bearing & size appropriate. (larger than the jaw). What to feed: Meaty chunks a plenty………there is so much to choose from. Necks: chicken, duck, lamb, turkey, venison, goat. Raw trachea, often called  moo or baa tubes, also great for joints and squeaky teeth cleaning. Ribs: lamb, venison, goat. A word of caution on bones. If you have an avid chewer, one who would eat ..read more

This lockdown has seen even more puppies. We aren’t trainers or behaviourists but have both had  rescue dogs with separation anxiety and other severe issues, and have had to work really hard over the years, to help our dogs conquer their fears. Luckily we have had some great people helping us. Here is what worked for us. Preventing or helping separation anxiety in pups & older dogs is easier when you are at home believe it or not. It is easier to be more consistent with training when you are present. Start by very short times away from your pup or dog.  As short as going out of a ..read more

Food sensitivity can be aided working alongside a nutritionist, environmental allergies can be more problematic. We do suggest working with a holistic veterinarian & a nutritionist to really get to grips with allergies, food or otherwise. Working with the immune system with professionals can mean all the difference to the pet & your pocket in the long-run. Look into using Quercetin before Spring starts. Whilst allergies are a complicated subject we would like to suggest some simple things you can do to support along the way. There isn’t a one size fits all & will involve some tria ..read more

Do you think about the day your pet might no longer be with you? This is so common as they age or have health conditions. Would you like help or support in processing those feelings? Or have you just said goodbye to a much loved pet & feel overwhelmed? We welcome you to a safe space at Green’s with animal bereavement specialist Carol Winton on a regular basis as needed, please book to confirm a space. Pet & Companion Animal Bereavement Support   Before the Decision During the Heartache After the Journey I am Carol of Moggies and Muttlies Pet & Companion Animal Bereavement ..read more

September is an important time of year when nature offers us its final nourishment before we head into the winter. This harvest provides us with many beneficial phytonutrients, which you may be surprised to learn have yet to make it onto any essential nutrient list for our pets. Similar principles also apply to human diets. Plants provide us with phytonutrients that show themselves in the beautiful array of colours in our fruits and vegetables. Phytonutrients are the chemical compounds in plants that effect our pets’ metabolism in many different ways.  Phytonutrients are powerful antioxi ..read more

Shooting season is upon us which sees the availability of game. Game meats can be a wonderful seasonal addition to a raw or whole food diet. The idea of feeding wild meats can be appealing, as wild prey have enjoyed the quality of life many farm animal do not get to experience.  Game meats include Pheasant, Partridge, Venison, Pigeon and Rabbit. If you are lucky enough to have access to wild game meat and are considering feeding it raw to your dog read the information below to ensue it is appropriate and safe. Lean Meats Wild meats are interesting in terms of macronutrient content. Most ..read more