Food & Nutrition

You may have noticed the rise in pet food home delivery services lately, not to mention the rise of raw pet food products popping up on supermarket shelves, some even saying they are for both dogs and cats, which is concerning. We talk to Clinical Naturopath and herbalist, and pet food nutritionist, Narelle Cooke, about this growing trend and her concerns people ordering dog food...

Dogs with food allergies are unfortunately very common in today's pet society. No less than 80% of today's dogs and cats will suffer with an allergy issue sometime in their life, which has their pet parents in dire straits trying to offer relief for their pet. Constant scratching and itching are common signs in dogs with a food allergies, resulting in sore swollen skin rashes, biting...

As pets continue to be perceived as members of the family, an increasing number of people are wanting to prepare their pets’ meals, including a raw food diet, themselves so they have full visibility over the quality of the ingredients that make up their diet. The term 'complete and balanced' is also becoming increasingly common when describing our pets’ diet. This term is important because...

Puppies love treats so it’s important to choose a puppy treat that will help meet the different nutritional needs puppies have compared to an older dog, like the Vitapet Milky Sticks. What to look for in a puppy treat Because puppies have a lot of energy to burn we need to feed them more frequently than adult dogs, with different protein and fat levels, as...

When traveling with your dog it’s important that they are safely restrained and are also kept busy to help pass the time and reduce any anxiety they may feel.  Using dog treats to occupy them on a road trip can really help. If there are two or more of you, have someone sit in the back with your dog on the longer stints so you...

Taking your dog away on holiday requires some preparation, but when taking a puppy on holiday, there are even more considerations to keep in mind. Identification Most puppies come microchipped but, if you’re not 100% sure, get a vet to check and also make sure they are wearing a collar and ID tag with your mobile number on it. All dogs should have one, but...

Dogs just love treats and we just love giving them to our dogs! However, not all dog treats are created equal. It can be hard to know though what is best for our pooch when it comes to dog treats and what we should be avoiding. Firstly, it’s important to choose a treat that has been made for dogs. Some human foods are poisonous to...

There’s a lot to think about when packing for a road trip, especially when we are taking our dogs on holiday with us.   Here are our top dog food tips to help ensure you are well prepared for your journey. Take along sufficient dog food supplies Firstly, make sure you take enough of their food away with you to last the trip. Or, if you...

Over the millions of years that dogs have evolved from their wild wolf ancestors, their outward appearance may have changed, but their digestive system and the way food is utilised for growth, maintenance and reproduction is still 99% the same.  Why then is it deemed that vegetables are good for dogs? A study of foods eaten by wolves provides us with a good guideline for...

Dog diets can contribute to their behaviour in more ways than you may have thought. It's handy to think of them as similar to humans - I'm sure we can all relate to moments where we haven't eaten the right foods and it's affected our body and mind. Dogs can react just the same if they're missing out on important nutrients and we can notice...