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Tips to Save Money When Making Homemade Dog Food
As pet parents, we want to provide our furry friends with the best care possible, and that includes their food. Making homemade dog food is a fantastic way to ensure your dog receives a nutritious diet tailored to their needs. However, the cost of ingredients can sometimes be a concern, especially when you have a…
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Ginger Dog Cookies Recipe for Nausea & Digestive Support
Just like humans, dogs can experience digestive upsets and suffer from nausea. Fortunately, nature has provided us with a potent and natural remedy – Ginger. Ginger possesses incredible healing properties that can alleviate indigestion symptoms, such as bloating, flatulence, reflux, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, as well as nausea caused by either motion sickness, illness or…
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The Healing Power of Ginger for Dogs from TCM Perspective
Ginger, scientifically known as Zingiber officinale, has been used for centuries in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat various ailments. This humble root not only adds a delightful flavour to our meals but also possesses incredible healing properties for our dogs. TCM views the body as an interconnected whole. It emphasises the balance and…
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Your Dog Gut Health Impacts Their Behaviour and Mental Wellbeing
As dog owners, we often focus on physical health when it comes to our furry friends. However, did you know that there is a strong link between your dog’s gut health and their brain and mental health? The link is called the Gut-Brain Axis. Recent research and studies have shed light on the fascinating connection…
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5 Behaviourist Tips To Bring Fresh Feeding Into Your Dog’s Training
As if you didn’t need more encouragement to try Master Bowie’s meals! Guest blog by Lauren Hewitt-Watts BSc MRes CABClinical Animal Behaviourist, Founder of Dog Mum Mindset®️ In 2023, positive + ethical training is the vibe. We often use food for training, and so what better way to reap the benefits of this than to…
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Raw Food vs. Cooked Food for Dogs: Exploring the Pros and Cons
As pet owners, we strive to provide the best nutrition for our beloved dogs. When it comes to their diet, the debate between raw food and cooked food has sparked considerable discussion. In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of both approaches, drawing insights from scientific research and studies, as well…
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Unveiling the Fascinating World of Umami: Can Dogs Taste It?
When it comes to our furry companions, we often wonder about the extent of their taste buds and their ability to experience different flavours. While dogs are known for their exceptional sense of smell, their taste preferences have also been a subject of curiosity. One intriguing aspect of taste is the elusive “umami” flavour, often…
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5 Fun Games That Will Improve Your Dog Walk
Walking (with) your dog can be a fun and engaging physical and mental exercise. It’s also the time for you and your dog to bond. Yes it means take a break from your phone and just talk to your dog – by talk I mean engage with – though I do often converse with my…
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Is Selective Hearing In Dogs Real?
My dog listens well at home but not away from home. My dog comes running when I whisper the F-O-O-D word but completely ignores me when I shout his name at the top of my lungs. Can you relate to this? You may think that our dogs have selective hearing but they simply just do…
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Teach Your Dog To Be A Sniffer Dog
Did you know that dogs have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in humans. And the part of a dog’s brain that is devoted to analysing smells is, proportionally speaking, 40 times greater than ours. To put it plainly, they can smell 10,000 to 100,000 times better…
