• Dry staples: unsung heroes Dry staples are the unsung heroes of the pantry, quietly waiting in jars, ready to rescue us from potential dilemmas. Their importance cannot be overstated; from grains and legumes to spices and herbs, these humble ingredients [...]

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  • The puppy gut microbiome When we bring a new puppy home, our aim is to help them become confident, happy dogs. But there’s a hidden community inside every puppy that quietly shapes how they feel and learn to cope with [...]

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  • Grooming Although my focus is primarily on diet and nutrition, grooming is also important in canine wellness - so consider this a bit of a sidebar! The wire-haired coat Wire-haired dogs essentially have a double coat, consisting of a soft [...]

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  • The gut microbiome Understanding and supporting the gut microbiome isn’t a fringe interest: it’s fast becoming a core part of modern canine care.   Once regarded as the body’s digestive assistant, the gut microbiome is now recognised as one of [...]

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  • Asparagus ends Asparagus are a tasty addition to our dogs' diets. Perhaps not as renowned as other vegetables as a source of nutritional value, vegetables like beetroot or pumpkin, but they do add fibre and other compounds. Not to mention [...]

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  • Asparagus Asparagus was prized in ancient civilizations for its medicinal value, with references to its use as a spring tonic or digestive remedy spanning the centuries. Today, asparagus is just as relevant: we’re rediscovering the range of benefits offered by [...]

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  • The shifting nutrition landscape Have you been bitten by the nutrition bug? There’s a good chance that you have, to one degree or another. After all, nutrition is a hot topic: the whole nutrition landscape is changing and as we [...]

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  • Celery: more than a crunch I'm afraid of losing my obscurity. Genuineness only thrives in the dark. Like celery. Aldous Huxley Celery (Apium graveolens) is an inexpensive, low-calorie vegetable that offers numerous health benefits. Cultivated for thousands of years as [...]

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The gut microbiome Understanding and supporting the gut microbiome isn’t a fringe interest: it’s fast becoming a core part of modern canine care.   Once [...]