Buckwheat Cultivated for thousands of years across Asia and Eastern Europe, buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is naturally gluten-free and highly digestible compared with many cereals. Rich in complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fibre, this pseudograin offers steady energy release and provides [...]

Antibiotics and gut health Recent veterinary studies have found that even short courses of antibiotics can have a lasting disruptive effect on the balance of the gut microbiome. Antibiotics save lives: no responsible dog owner would question their importance when [...]

Carrot tops Oft-discarded carrot tops – the leafy greens of the carrot – are actually an exceptionally nutrient-rich part of the plant. Their mild bitterness reflects their high concentration of chlorophyll and minerals, while their vibrant green colour signals the [...]

Bioavailability – what is most bio-efficacious? We might assume when we feed our dogs that every ingredient on the label has a role to play. But we’d be wrong: not all of those ingredients are absorbed or utilised (bio-efficacious). Everything [...]

Pumpkin Seeds Known for their distinctive shape and rich, nutty flavour, pumpkin seeds are a nutrient-dense food with a long history. They have been a dietary staple in many cultures for centuries and are celebrated not only for their taste [...]

Celeriac Nowadays considered a nutraceutical, celeriac (root celery, Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) has long been used for its healing properties. Its high concentration of nutrients and compounds provide significant health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties, bone and heart health support and [...]

The blood-brain barrier The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system that profoundly influences overall health. A critical component of this axis is the blood-brain barrier (BBB), the integrity of which determines neurological health and cognitive function in dogs, affecting [...]