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May 17, 2023

How mental health impacts your dog’s behaviour

Cognitive/mental health in dogs relates to the wellness of their brain and mind, influenced by factors like diet, training, age, surroundings, breed, and genetics. A dog’s daily activities and mental health are interconnected, with their cognitive well-being also affecting their behaviour. Essentially, a dog with good cognitive health is likely to exhibit good behaviour. The challenge is finding ways to promote this healthy mental state and, consequently, desired behaviour. Learn how in this blog.

May 8, 2023

Puppy Rash Treatment: Causes, Home Remedies & Prevention

Puppies are particularly prone to rashes as their immune system is still developing, they have more sensitive skin and as they are curious they can be exposed to substances that irritate their skin. Rashes and itchy skin are therefore relatively common in puppies, but adult dogs are also susceptible to this. In this blog, you will learn more about the cause of rashes, home treatment, preventive measures and frequently asked questions. Persistent, painful and recurring rashes must be checked by a veterinarian.

April 12, 2023

Dog Food for Brain Health: Key Ingredients

Physical stimuli through playtime and training will benefit your dog's mental health. Equally important is to provide your dog with a healthy diet to support brain function from puppy to senior. Nutrients like antioxidants, protein, probiotics and Omega 3 play an important role in brain development as well as cognitive health and should be a part of your dog’s daily diet.

March 31, 2023

Nala’s Easter muffins

Nala loved her treats, and my gluten-free Easter mini cupcakes were a favourite on our outings. Put some extra in the bag for yourself too. They are easy to make, filled with beneficial nutrients, and provide some extra energy for both of you. Nutritional value in the ingredients:

March 10, 2023

Digestive Issues and Gut Health in Dogs

The micro environment in the gut influences our dog both physically, mentally and emotionally. Gut health is therefore important for overall health. Dogs have a unique collection of different types of bacteria, fungi and viruses in their gastrointestinal (GI) tract affecting everything from absorption of nutrients, the production of vitamins and other important substances to protecting the body from disease. In addition, dog's cognitive health and mood are also dependent on a well-functioning microbiome.

February 12, 2023

Dog sledder fuels up with Nala Health

My name is Sofi Nyström and I am from a small village called Köping in southern Sweden. In February 2018, I decided to move to Narvik, to follow my dream to learn the art of dog sledding and have my own team. My journey started with a husky, and today I have 7 adult dogs and 7 puppies. I also built my own kennel for the dogs.

February 7, 2023

Healthy treats for Valentines

Show your dog how much you love them on Valentine's Day with these pink Valentine's heart treats. The only contains 3 ingredients, and do not need to bake making it a healthy and easy treat to make for your best friend. The treat is especially great for hot February days as they are frozen and will keep your dog cool.

February 2, 2023

Zaffi’s Journey With Pancreatitis and IBD

Zaffi, a kind-natured dog found his forever home in 2017 when Bernhard Weiss adopted him from a local shelter. Describing their first meeting, Bernhard recalls, "Zaffi was returning from an outing, looking a bit scrawny and nervous. His caretaker called him 'Baby Butch,' her favourite among the dogs. It was tough choosing just one, but Zaffi made the decision easy." From their first eye contact, a bond was formed, leading Bernhard to welcome Zaffi into his family, knowing well the challenges that lay ahead.

January 30, 2023

Quality dog food for Baloo

I have always had a passion for nutrition and obtaining optimal health for myself and those I love. Knowing that it plays a key role in your health, your mind and spirit. I have since moved away from anything processed and always constantly learning about how much food affects your today and all your tomorrows. So when I heard about Nala Health and that their mission is to provide the same for dogs. It was a no-brainer. Equally knowing that it is supporting a local brand with a very minimal footprint makes the choice so much easier. Knowing how much care and attention was placed into cultivating all the unique ingredients to create one holistic and sustainable diet is exactly what I want to be able to provide my fur baby.