Nuggets

Rewards In humans, it is argued that visual hunger – the desire to look at food – could have evolved because seeing food was generally a precursor to consuming food[1]. Long before the ascendance of culinary exhibitionism and food porn, [...]

Focus and rhythm: eating “in the zone” The recent “chef’s kiss" post focused on sweeping and cleaning behaviour at the end of the meal, once the bowl is empty. That continued interest, the unwillingness to disengage as the dogs keep [...]

ADHD, dogs and the gut microbiome We know that ADHD is a significant mental health issue in humans. Several human studies have suggested a bidirectional link between gut microbial profiles and ADHD, mainly through the gut-brain axis. Perhaps less commonly [...]

Coming out of the human shadow: the dog's blueprint A resilient gut microbiome plays an essential role, directly or indirectly, in myriad physiological processes. Until now, however, the canine microbiome has been a greatly understudied area, with large sections remaining [...]

OR completion disappointment I learned recently about completion compulsion, where some humans feel a psychological need to clean the plate, regardless of whether they are full or satisfied. As I watched the ritual that my dogs perform at the end [...]

The language of labelling: part four Additives and supplementary ingredients We all want the best for our dogs, and part of that means understanding what ingredients are in their food. To that end, we need to be aware of what [...]