Upset tummies are one of the most frequent reasons pets are presented to me in the clinic. Vomiting and diarrhoea are extremely common problems in our pets but are often a challenge for owners to know if or when it warrants a visit to the vet. Unfortunately, vomiting and diarrhoea...
“How much should I be feeding my cat or dog” is probably one of the most common questions I get asked during a consultation. Unfortunately, the answer depends on a multitude of factors and is highly specific for an individual pet. However, understanding the general nutritional needs of our pets as...
Dr. Josie Gollan is our trusted brand ambassador and companion animal veterinarian with over 10 years of clinical experience. We opened the floor to our customers on social media and asked them what questions they wanted answered about their pet’s nutrition.
When it comes to providing the best nutrition for our beloved canine and feline family members, the debate between wet food and dry food often leaves owners in a quandary. Whilst there are benefits to both dietary formats, understanding their nuances is critical in making an informed decision for your...
Ever wondered how that person gets their dog to sit on command every single time? Or why other peoples’ pups seem to come when they call them, drop their prized ball when asked and are just generally better behaved than your unruly pooch? The answer is likely effective and consistent...
With Christmas just around the corner (can you believe it?) the festive spirit is well and truly in full swing and the social calendar is becoming littered with Christmas parties and family gatherings. Like many people, it is my favorite time of year and I adore spending it with loved...
Flaxseeds are the richest food source of the short chain Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Whilst different in structure to the marine based Omega-3s you are likely familiar with, ALA is an essential fatty acid for our pups and kitty cats, meaning they must get it from their diet.
The use of offal in pet food has been a long-time sufferer of poor perception, particularly in countries with low human consumption of organ meats. Often perceived as a cheap, secondary by-product, inferior to muscle meat, this could not be further from the truth! Offal or organ meats are a...
For quite some time I’ve been nagging my husband about adding a feline friend to our family. With Albus the dog, Hendrix the one and a half year old and another one on the way he assures me our family is quite full! When I beg to differ he retorts...
It’s been a busy few months in our household since the arrival of Albus but we couldn’t be happier – we just love him! In saying that, getting a new puppy has been a big commitment and a steep learning curve… even for me. So, I thought I’d share a few...
We hear it time and time again, particularly when gobbling down chocolate, the age old adage ‘you are what you eat’.
Not that long ago commercial pet food was relatively simple; you either fed dry kibble, tinned ‘wet’ food or a combination of both. Now days, as we have come to better understand the nutritional needs of our pets and its role in their health, a vast array of foods have...
With the glimmer of returning to normal life flickering on the horizon, it is important we consider what this may mean for our furry family members. For the last couple of months, they have adjusted to full households, constant company and likely more attention as our lives have slowed down...
You probably know from experience that if you feed your dog the same meal three times a day, seven days a week, they’re not going to turn it down. And it’s easy to just put the same flavour in the cart when you’re running low. That said, dogs actually love...
‘Food should always be fun, food should always be fun’….is the mantra I repeatedly tell myself when I try to introduce new foods and flavours to my 6 month old son. Some days it’s a success and I beam with undeserved pride, other days he clamps his mouth shut so...
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