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August 15, 2023

Dogs’ Sixth Sense: detecting disease

Man's best friend is known for loyalty, playfulness, and an uncanny ability to sense our emotions. But did you know that dogs can also detect certain medical changes in humans? From recognizing the onset of a seizure to sniffing out diseases, our canine companions never cease to amaze us with their heightened senses. While all dogs have an impressive olfactory system compared to humans, certain breeds are particularly renowned for their extraordinary scenting abilities such as Bloodhounds, Basset Hounds, Beagles, German Shepherds, Pointers and Labrador Retrievers to name a few.

August 3, 2023

Teething and Biting in Puppies

Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting and heartwarming experience, but it also comes with challenges. One of the most common challenges faced by puppy owners is dealing with teething and biting behaviour. Understanding why puppies engage in these behaviours and learning effective management techniques are crucial for ensuring a harmonious relationship with your furry friend. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the reasons behind teething and biting in puppies and provide you with practical tips to manage and redirect their behaviour.

July 27, 2023

Unleash the Power of Insects

As pet owners, we strive to provide the best nutrition for our beloved four-legged companions. Protein is one of the most important components in your dog’s diet and it is therefore essential that your dog eats from high-quality sources. In recent years we have seen more pet food companies use edible insects as a primary … Continued

July 22, 2023

Understanding Antinutrients in Your Dog’s Diet

As a loving dog parent, you're probably attentive to every aspect of your dog's health, especially their diet. You've likely heard the term "antinutrients" and may have questions. What are antinutrients? How do they affect your dog's health? In this blog post, we'll delve into antinutrients and discuss their potential impacts on your beloved canine friend.

July 14, 2023

Treating and Preventing Wet Eczema

Wet eczema, also known as moist dermatitis or hot spots, is a common skin condition that can affect dogs of all breeds and ages. It is characterized by red, inflamed, and often painful patches of skin that appear wet or oozing. The fur around the affected area also often sticks together due to the oozing sores. Hot spots can develop quickly and secondary infections in the affected area often follow.

July 3, 2023

How cold impacts dogs

As winter arrives, it brings along colder temperatures that can have a significant impact on our furry friends. Dogs, just like humans, are affected by the changing weather conditions, and pet owners must understand how colder temperatures can impact their beloved companions, especially pawrents of short-haired and small dogs.

June 16, 2023

How to relieve constipation in dogs

Constipation refers to hard stools that are difficult to pass. They will be infrequent and look like small pellets. If no stool is passed, your dog may have an obstruction in their stomach causing constipation. This is a serious condition that will need medical attention. However, common constipation can often be treated with home remedies.

May 30, 2023

What normal dog poop looks like

Your dog’s stool can say a lot about their general health and it is wise to keep an eye on your dog’s toilet habits. Frequency, consistency, shape, size and colour help determine whether it is a normal dog poop or not. Contact your vet if the stool is abnormal or changes suddenly. Note down some … Continued

May 29, 2023

The Story About our Insect Protein

We source our insect protein (black soldier fly larvae) from a local producer in Cape Town. They are an innovative, highly competent and driven company that seek to be the best in all areas of their business. They are committed to providing their staff with excellent working conditions, skills development and opportunities in their company. … Continued