Bingo Bango Bongo Australian Cobberdogs

12/12/2024

Nap time with my brothers and sisters

11/12/2024

Hi everyone
Just a little update on Bailey’s puppies
They are all doing well growing bigger every day , it will be 10 days today , they haven’t opened their eyes yet but it should be any day now pretty exciting
Bailey is doing well she is a great mum she knows when she needs to feed them and then leaves them to have a sleep while she stretches her legs I will do another update soon 🐾

11/12/2024

Bailey and one of her pups having cuddle time after a big drink 🥰

02/12/2024

Hi everyone
Congratulations!!! Bailey has had 8 gorgeous puppies , they are all doing well hopefully in about 10 days they will open their eyes to see the world and their mum for the first time 🥰
There are puppies still available if you are interested just message me to secure your forever puppy 🐾

01/12/2024

Puppies due tomorrow 🐾

01/12/2024

Just letting everyone know it’s not long now until Bailey has her beautiful Australian Cobberdog pups, it’s just a waiting game now, I can’t wait to meet them and show you all 🥰🐾

09/11/2024

Dog breeder

09/11/2024

Congratulations Bailey and captain Barnacles
Bailey is officially pregnant and is due before Christmas so if anyone is interested in a pure breed Australian Cobberdog puppy please message me so you can secure your gorgeous new family member 🐶🐾

08/05/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY 🥳🐾

08/05/2024

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Does your dog eat grass?

Having a munch on grass is a completely normal behaviour that most dogs seem to enjoy. A recent survey of 1500 dogs found that nearly 70% consumed grass on a regular basis.

There are 3 main reasons for eating grass:
🤮 To relieve digestive upset
🌱 Seeking nutrients not provided in diet
🐺 Just because they want to!

Before diving in, something to consider is the grass your dog is eating. Most parks and public spaces are sprayed with heavy duty chemicals like Roundup. These chemicals are linked to cancer.

If your dog is eating a lot of public grass it’s worth trying to limit this behaviour to your own home. This way you can control the chemicals they are consuming.

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗲𝘁
Dogs instinctively know that eating large amounts of grass will make them throw up. They use this to be able to clear out their belly if it isn’t feeling good. Kind of like the 2 fingers trick for humans (gross 🤮).

Dogs looking to induce vomiting will seek grass with a high level of intensity. The type of grass does not seem to matter, it’s mostly about intensely seeking and eating lots of grass. Then you will probably see your dog throw up.

As disturbing as this is, it’s a normal behaviour for dogs. If eating grass to vomit isn’t occurring often there is likely nothing to worry about. Keep in mind that less than 25% of dogs that eat grass do so to throw up so there may be other factors at play.

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁
Eating grass is common in wild dogs, so it follows that your dog may also consume grass as part of their diet. Dogs are unable to select what they eat for dinner (that’s your job) so if there are nutrient gaps, foraging or scavenging is really the only option they have.

Why grass?

It can help to balance the colony of bacteria that lives in your dogs gut known as the microbiome. Grass also contains digestive enzymes which help to break down food.

The reason this is important is because most dogs eat a highly processed diet. The nutrition in processed food is not readily absorbed by the body because the high temperature and pressure destroys nutrients and enzymes. Dogs not getting enough of the nutrients they need can try to resolve it by consuming a fresh ingredient they have access to - grass.

If you are feeding a mostly processed diet (ie. kibble) then it’s a GREAT idea to add some fresh food into their diet. Sardines in spring water and blueberries are an excellent start.

And if you able to, feeding a properly formulated & high quality raw diet is the best way to be sure you are providing all of the nutrition your dog needs to live a long and healthy life.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆?
If your dog is regularly eating large amounts of grass and throwing up, that’s not good. It would be a good idea to visit your vet for further investigation.

If your dog is selective about the grass they eat, don’t search it out intensely and aren’t throwing up regularly, it’s probably nothing to worry about. They might just like eating grass!

15/04/2024

Here are some ideas to keep your dog cool on those hot days

While summer might almost be over, the heat tends to stick around a little longer. It’s important to keep dogs cool throughout the warmer parts of the year.

10/04/2024

TOXIC FOODS FOR DOGS

When your dog or cat enjoys occasional treats from the dinner table, a home-cooked diet, or even gets into food not meant for him or her, please keep in mind that these following foods are not safe. This is even more important during the festive season when family and friends can often think they ar...

31/03/2024

HAPPY EASTER from Bingo Bango Bongo Australian Cobberdogs
Hopefully everyone is having a wonderful break 🐾

20/02/2024

We will hopefully be starting the breeding process with our gorgeous female Australian Cobberdog Bailey in a years time so if you are serious about wanting one of her beautiful puppies please message or email us so we can put you on the waiting list 🐾

20/02/2024

Bailey looking gorgeous straight from the groomers and they even put a bow in her hair

11/02/2024

Our gorgeous Bailey has had a groom and her fleece coat looks and feels like velvet so soft and lush
But I think she wasn’t to impressed about them putting a bow around her neck

29/01/2024

Bailey’s miniature handsome Father from the Netherlands Frits

29/01/2024

Bailey’s gorgeous mother Alula from Ridgy Didge