Wellness

Ultra Processed Foods We have known for some time that UPFs are bad for our health[1]. The Lancet has now published a major series of 104 studies examining the effects of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on human health. Taken together, these [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Nutrient Synergies and Antagonisms When a meal is greater than a sum of its parts As I've been studying nutrition and creating my own recipes, I've become increasingly interested in the concept of food synergy. Understanding how nutrients work together [...]

The Nose has it Gaining the edge: nutrition to sharpen sense of smell? Those who work with their dogs already appreciate their extraordinary power of smell: it’s a foundational pillar of their partnership. The ultimate tool of the quietly confident [...]