Slippery elm (also known as Ulmus rubra), is a tree native to the United States and Canada. In the past, Native Americans would use slippery elm as a remedy to treat common ailments, such as fevers, wounds, sore throats, and to keep meat from going bad.

Recognising Allergy Symptoms & Supporting Them Naturally.

🧠 Allergies Are a Symptom — Not the Root Problem.

When your dog reacts to something like pollen, grass, or certain foods, it’s easy to think the allergen is the problem. But in many cases, it’s the immune system’s overreaction that causes the symptoms—not the trigger itself.

Ear infections are becoming a common problem for dogs, which can cause discomfort, physical pain and emotional distress. While there are various causes of ear infections in dogs, allergies appear to be a major contributory factor. In this blog, we'll explore the causes, symptoms, and solutions for ear infections, with a specific focus on allergies. We'll also discuss how Proflax supplements can help manage and prevent these infections.

A healthy dog has micro-organisms in the form of yeast (Malassezipachy dermatis) on their skin which generally live around the external ear canal, mouth, chin, toes and groin area. Under normal conditions, the yeast doesn’t cause any problems, however, if your dogs immune system becomes suppressed, this can compromise the barrier function of the skin and the yeast can begin to multiply, leading to an overgrowth of yeast.

With the New Year just around the corner there will be many of us thinking about eating healthier and detoxing after the festivities.
But it’s not just ourselves who can benefit from a detox. Toxins can accumulate in your dogs body over time and when the toxic load becomes too heavy for their body to manage, chronic illness can occur.

Your furry friend's well-being is intricately linked to the health of its liver—a powerhouse that not only supports the immune system but also manages allergies. Understanding the complexities of allergies and yeast problems in dogs sheds light on the vital role the liver plays in their overall health.

Dogs can eat pumpkin, both the pulp and the seeds and as always fresh is best! So with Hallowe’en looming, don’t throw away the gubbins after carving your pumpkin.

Your dogs gut is responsible for a large percentage of its health and wellbeing. When the gut is in a dysfunctional state, your dog can suffer from various health conditions; inflammation, dysbiosis, leaky gut, IBD, IBS, colitis, immune dysfunction, sensitivities to food/environment and allergies. This blog is designed to give an in depth look at what is happening in your dogs gut with some tips on how to keep your dogs gut healthy and strong.

Dogs are known for their quirky behaviours, one of which is their tendency to munch on grass. For many dog owners, this habit raises concerns about their pet’s health and well-being. Is it normal for dogs to eat grass? Could it indicate a health issue? What, if anything, should be done about it? In this blog, we’ll explore the various reasons behind why dogs eat grass and what, if any, actions you should take.

You might be onto something if you believe your furry friend can read your mind. Indeed, dogs are able to recognise our expressions and emotions through their wide eyes, flat ears and adorable noses. Once they detect our mood, they adjust theirs accordingly.

Ageing is defined as the process of becoming older. As humans we all know the feeling of getting older, but what is the biological process? Well, we’ve not fully got to grips with it yet, but we’ve got some pretty good ideas and the same concepts apply to our trusty companions.

Allergies in dogs are now becoming more prevalent. Excessive scratching, digestive issues, skin irritations/hot spots, paw licking or ear infections are common signs of allergies in dogs, which can be triggered from either food or the environment.

To ensure the preservation of oil quality, choose a dark bottle and prefer bottles without a pump.

Everyone loves a puppy! But in all seriousness, it can get a little overwhelming raising a puppy, not only the changes made to your daily routine, but the frequent thoughts of whether you are making the right decisions for their health.

If we are looking to support our dog’s health, then we need to look at the whole dog; they need to exercise, they need rest and recovery and they need appropriate nutrition. So, we thought we’d look the nutritional needs for the different ages and stages of the dog over several blogs.

If you're a dog owner, chances are you've heard of anal gland issues. These small sacs located on either side of your dog's anus can cause discomfort and even pain if they become impacted or infected.

Foods intended for dogs do not contain any toxic components for cats: if the kitty occasionally steals a kibble or two from Fido’s bowl, we need not worry, but regular consumption can become a source of trouble.

As with people, dogs have their favorite foods, with considerable variability from subject to subject.

In the dog's mouth lives a population of bacteria that can reach one thousand billion inhabitants, or over one hundred times the human population of the Earth.

Plaque is a sort of film, formed by bacteria, that covers the teeth and gums. Over time this can mineralize, turning into a dark, hard encrustation called tartar.

Spirulina algae belongs to the class of cyanobacteria , also called blue-green algae. These single-celled organisms, just like plants, are capable of photosynthesis to obtain energy and nourishment from sunlight. It was cyanobacteria, about three billion years ago, that produced oxygen and made the Earth's atmosphere breathable.

Stress is a reaction of the organism to an anomalous external situation (such as a change of environment) or internal (such as an infection), which tends to alter its balance. It is therefore a physiological mechanism of adaptation, which however can become pathological if it persists over time.

The car represents an "alien" environment for our canine friends. We can get them used to living with these bizarre steel boxes, but traveling with a four-legged friend on board can become complicated due to two problems: nausea and fear.

Thanks to advances in nutrition and veterinary medicine, our pets today have a much longer life expectancy. The average lifespan of dogs is around 13 years, while that of cats is around 15.