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Is Kibble the Healthiest Option for Dogs and Cats?

22 August, 2025

Many pet carers are told that kibble is the healthiest option for dogs and cats, and that it even helps keep teeth clean. While kibble is convenient and widely available, it’s worth taking a closer look at what goes into it and how it affects your pet’s health. From dehydration to processed ingredients, and even its impact on dental health, there are several important factors to consider when deciding what’s best for your furry friends. Kibble and Dehydration Kibble is made by cooking and drying ingredients to create a shelf-stable product. This process removes most of the natural moisture, so…

What’s the Best Type of Pet Bowls?

27 May, 2025

Julie’s Picks – Stainless Steel, Ceramic & Glass When it comes to something as simple as a bowl, the choices might surprise you! From plastic to bamboo to elevated sets, the options can get overwhelming. But when it comes to health, hygiene, and durability, we like to keep it simple and natural. Here’s a quick breakdown of the best materials for your pet’s food and water bowls – and why we love them. Stainless Steel Bowls Stainless steel bowls are a favourite for a reason – * Super Hygienic – easy to clean and doesn’t retain bacteria. * Non-Porous –…

Natural Stress Relief for Animals

11 July, 2024

While most of us know the impact of high stress levels on our own health, many people never stop and think about whether our animals are also suffering from similar stresses. With a busy lifestyle you may get stressed out over traffic, work pressures, finances, world events or family problems and although animal’s lives are much more simplified, they can also be filled with everyday stress. Many people still believe that animals do not have the same feelings and emotions as we do, because they don’t talk or cry, but this doesn’t mean they don’t suffer in silence. To try…

Tempting Fussy Eaters

17 October, 2023

Do you have a fussy pet that will not eat anything but a particular brand of pet food or only one type of meat or fish and nothing else?

Leaky Gut in Dogs & Cats

11 August, 2023

Leaky gut syndrome, also known as intestinal permeability, is a condition that affects both dogs and cats. It occurs when the lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes damaged, allowing toxins, undigested food particles, and bacteria to leak into the bloodstream. This can trigger a cascade of health issues, ranging from digestive problems to immune system disorders and food sensitivities. The most common causes of leaky gut in dogs & cats is chronic low-grade inflammation which may occur as a result of toxicity, poor diet, overuse of medications, bacterial imbalance (dysbiosis), parasites, food allergies & autoimmune diseases. Diet and Nutrition One…

Does your pet eat weird things?

14 October, 2022

Why is my pet eating weird things? Eating strange items like dirt, sand, poop, clay, paper, chalk, plastic, metal or fabric is referred to as pica. Pica can lead to gastric upset including intestinal obstructions from ingesting indigestible objects, so it is important to try and stop this behaviour to avoid serious complications. If your dog is eating poop, then click the link to read our blog – Why does my dog eat poop. What is the cause of pica? It can be difficult to find the cause of pica as it can be due to a range of health…

FLUTD Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

23 August, 2022

FLUTD Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease is a term used to describe conditions that affect the urinary tract of cats. Some symptoms that may occur with FLUTD include Some cats may show one or more of the above symptoms when suffering from FLUTD. This condition is more frequently seen in cats that are neutered, overweight, lead a very sedentary lifestyle, live completely indoors or fed on dry food. FLUTD causes may include How to help prevent FLUTD Natural supplements that may support cats with FLUTD Take measures to help reduce stress What to feed cats to maintain a healthy urinary…

Inflammation in Cats & Dogs

14 July, 2021

Inflammation in cats and dogs is a common physiological response, typically triggered by injury or illness. It serves as the body’s mechanism for protection and self-healing by expanding blood vessels and dispatching white blood cells to the affected area. While this immune response is essential for survival, it can at times spiral out of control. When this happens, the healthy inflammatory response doesn’t switch off when it is meant to, which causes chronic, low-grade inflammation. While acute inflammation helps the body heal, chronic inflammation can be harmful and is associated with various health problems and increases the risk for disease….

Toxic Foods

16 December, 2020

Toxic Foods: It often comes naturally, the more we love our four legged friends, the more we want to pamper them. However, when we sometimes instinctively go to ‘treat’ them with some of our leftovers or share a portion of food we can sometimes be doing more harm than good. Animals digest differently, and there are a number of regular human foods that can unknowingly be toxic to your animals. Some of the more dangerous human foods for animals, and their potential effects, are as follows: Macadamia Nuts Can cause vomiting, lethargy, hyperthermia, abdominal pain, stiff joints, lameness, tremors or…

Cat Diet – Feeding Naturally

3 September, 2020

Cats are strict carnivores and have a high protein requirement. Their diet should be totally raw, and should not contain any canned or dry foods. They can not survive on a vegetarian or vegan diet. 90% daily ration * It is good to include some large chunks of meat to encourage chewing.* If feeding minced meat, ensure it is free from all preservatives. 10% daily ration Optional extras How much to feed The amounts fed can vary depending on how active your cat is, so this is a rough guide only and you may increase or decrease quantities to ensure…

Bil’s Bone Tumour

8 July, 2020

Bil’s Bone Tumour Bil was diagnosed in September 99 as having a bone tumour on the inside of his rib. His Veterinarian gave me the bad news that he will not survive Christmas which devastated me as he has been with us for 14 years. I was determined to help Bil and give him the quality of life without pain. Since you prescribed the remedies which I give him daily, his condition has improved immensely. He is eating really well and his beautiful green eyes are brighter than ever. His level of energy has even come back. It’s now March 2000 and…

Buddy’s Sores Dried up

8 July, 2020

Buddy’s Sores Dried up Just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the improvement in Buddy’s condition since using the products you recommended.  Has been a week since starting the treatment but the sores on his back seems to be drying up nicely.  He has stopped licking it and making it bleed, so hopefully we have got on top of it. So far so good.  Thank you. – Anon

Cat with Kidney Disease

8 July, 2020

Cat with Kidney Disease Our poor old man has had renal failure for quite a number of years and has slowly but surely declined in health. Now being around 19 years old, he’s been deteriorating steadily, losing weight, not getting to the litter quickly enough, needing the litter every hour or so, throwing up, drinking way too much water and looking generally manky. So, I thought to give this product a try. Since starting to use this product (I do 2 rounds of treatment a day with the remedies you recommended, our Schmoopy has been more lively and alert, eating…

Cat with Urinary Tract Infections

8 July, 2020

Cat with Urinary Tract Infections After many months, dollars, vet trips and antibiotics with no success I have finally found relief that has helped relieve, if not cure my cats ongoing urinary tract infection. Within a week of using your products my cats symptoms ceased, her appetite returned and she has been a much happier cat and I am a much happier owner with no more red piddle puddles to clean up. I will continue to use this product. Thank you so much. – Anon

Itchy Skin – Natural Support for Pets

7 February, 2020

Itchy Skin is one of the most common questions we get asked is – My dog or cat has itchy skin and its not fleas: What can you do to help?ORMy horse is scratching on everything until he or she is bleeding and causing injury. Is there anything that can help?   For Itchy Horses – Click here Well, the answer is YES, natural therapies can greatly assist dogs, cats and horses with itchy skin conditions. Skin problems and allergies are becoming increasingly prevalent among domestic animals today and using drugs to relieve the itch is not the answer for long term relief from…

Arthritis, Joint & Pain Support for Dogs

24 July, 2018

Natural alternatives for Arthritis, Joint & Pain Support for Dogs can be just as effective as conventional methods without the side-effects. Does your older dog show signs of stiffness or reluctance to exercise as much as they used to? Are they struggling to jump in and out of the car? These may all be signs that your senior dog’s joints are becoming stiff, sore and inflamed. Most anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs (NSAIDS) have side effects, especially when used long term. However there are a number of natural alternatives that have excellent results. We have helped hundreds of animals with arthritis…

Digestive Upsets in Cats

23 July, 2018

Do you find your cat often regurgitates her dinner shortly after feeding? Or perhaps she sometimes suffers from a sudden bout of diarrhoea, that you just can’t quite get to the bottom of (if you’ll excuse the pun!)? Or maybe she loses her appetite occasionally, no matter how much you tempt her with her favourite food? Below is a Natural Approach for Digestive Upsets in Cats… If you have experienced any of the above issues with your cat, you’re not alone. Just like us humans, dogs, cats, rabbits and even our avian friends can suffer from many different types of…

Tips on Giving Herbal Remedies to Your Dog or Cat

15 March, 2018

Tips on Giving Herbal Remedies to Your Dog or Cat: We have listed some of our tips on giving herbal remedies or supplements to your dog or cat. The easiest way to give herbs or supplements to your pets is by mixing them into your dog or cats food. However, some cats or fussy dogs can smell anything added to their food and will refuse to eat it. So if you need to administer remedies regularly, this can become very distressing for both the animal and yourself. Once they see you with the bottle, they run a mile and hide!…

Homeopathic stress relief for animals

10 February, 2017

Your animal’s behaviour is the best indicator if they are suffering from anxiety and stress. They tell us a lot by their actions, their physiological responses, and sometimes by the “evidence” they’ve left while you’ve been at work. Some dogs howl all day long when left home alone. Dogs or cats that feel threatened may show aggressive behaviour towards other animals as a way of protecting themselves. Loud noises from fireworks, storms and thunder may cause some pets to become totally panic stricken. Some animals will destroy furniture, scratch up the place or relieve themselves when experiencing extreme anxiety. Panting,…

Raw Feeding Dogs & Cats – A Vet’s Perspective

28 July, 2016

Raw Feeding Dogs & Cats has been a much debated topic due to the potential risks of food poisoning, salmonella infection and the dangers of feeding bones to dogs. So it may be of interest to note that much of this information (or mis-information) relates back to the very nature of the gastric environment of the dog and cat, which in turn, is directly related to diet. Gastric Acidity, Digesting Bones, Gut Transit Time and Salmonella The gastric acidity (gastric pH) of the stomach of a dog or cat eating a diet predominantly made up of raw meat is very…

Pottenger Cat Study

15 April, 2016

The Pottenger cat study came about like many great discoveries, Dr Francis M Pottenger accidentally found that his laboratory cats were noticeably healthier when fed on a diet of raw meats rather than cooked meats. Dr Pottenger, a human doctor, was involved in using cats to assess the potency of adrenal extracts for use in human medicine. Pottenger’s cats were fed on table scraps from the local restaurant. When the restaurant closed during the off season, he was forced to source his meat scraps directly from the local abbatoir (which came raw). During the time he was feeding the raw…

Chocolate and Dogs

24 March, 2016

Chocolate and dogs don’t mix. Most people are aware that chocolate is toxic to dogs. Here’s everything you need to know if your dog ingests chocolate by accident and when to call the vet. Why is chocolate poisonous to dogs? The culprit is a compound called theobromine, which is absorbed in the bloodstream and causes cardiac, kidney and neurological dysfunction in dogs. Chocolate consumption symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting and hyperactivity will reveal themselves between 4 and 24 hours. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning: Did you know? Due to the concentration of Theobromine in dark chocolate, toxicity is up to four…

Struvite Crystals Natural Options

10 March, 2016

Struvite Crystals Natural Options: Generally speaking, struvite stones / crystals will form when the animal’s urine pH becomes neutral or alkaline (pH 7 or greater) and urine is concentrated. Carnivores (dogs and cats) that eat a fresh red meat based diet naturally produce acidic urine which prevents this crystal formation. The food itself has a natural water content of 60-70%, which assists in preventing dehydration and excessive concentration of urine (especially in cats). Diets that are too high in cereal and vegetable levels will result in a more alkaline urine, which is typical of many dry foods and tinned foods. …

Healthy Fast Food For Your Pets

8 September, 2015

You can provide Healthy Fast Food For Your Pets with little fuss to ensure they stay healthy and happy. We all know the old saying ‘you are what you eat’, and if this is the case, then it is no wonder that our loyal companions are suffering from such a variety of acute and chronic health complaints. Can you imagine living on take away food your whole life? Some animals have never eaten any fresh food, living on processed foods totally. It is certainly possible to do, but you could not expect to be feeling fantastic all the time on this…