As Nature Intended

14/04/2025

This course is for veterinarians only, it covers the principles of small animal nutrition, including prepared pet foods, alternative feeding approaches and homemade diets. The course provides the knowledge and skills to advise on the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as being able to assess in a broad way food or diet from a nutritional standpoint.
Natural nutrition fills in the gap of knowledge from mainstream nutrition philosophy which focuses on prepared pet foods. A balanced viewpoint is taken, along with an evidence-based approach in the interests of animal health and wellbeing.

CIVT provides world-leading education in natural medicine, including three accredited online post-graduate qualifications, industry-recognised certifications

14/04/2025

THE DOG BEHAVIOUR CONFERENCE
Register TODAY to get access to 30+ course and consultation discounts, e-books, checklists, video trainings and guides worth over £8000.

14/04/2025

The Recall Myth: Why Your Off Leash Dog Isn’t Coming When Called And How To Fix.
Susan’s sharing why she believes people struggle to get a reliable recall and what to do to get one. The excellent news is that a recall is like anything else we shape, so she’s diving into:
* Why recalls fail and the mistakes many people make.
* The three key parts to creating a fabulous recall.
* How to transfer value so your dog chooses you over distractions.
* Games that build the foundation for a fantastic recall.
* How to appropriately test your dog's value for coming when called.

With the right approach, you can build a brilliant recall that works anytime, anywhere, no matter what's happening around your dog.�
Here's to setting our dogs and ourselves up for success!

She’s giving away a free eBook all about one of her favorite and essential recall games to everyone who tunes into this episode, so check out the notes on YouTube for your link to grab the PDF.�
Along with a free eBook for everyone, Susan is offering Shaped by Dog listeners a special opportunity to join our Recallers program at the lowest investment we've ever offered. Watch to near the end! �
This would be an awesome episode to pass along to the people in your life who want a brilliant recall and the most amazing relationship with their dog that's possible.

Wondering why your off leash dog isn’t coming when called and what you can do to fix it? I’m busting the recall myth and sharing how to teach your dog to hea...

14/04/2025

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13/04/2025

Kibble: A slow recipe for disease, masked with synthetic flavor. 🐾

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13/04/2025

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13/04/2025

To prevent accidental pet poisoning during the festive season, pet owners should be mindful to:
✅ Store chocolate and hot cross buns in areas that cannot be reached by pets.
✅ Keep dangerous flowers and plants away from pets (such as the Easter Lily, which is highly toxic to cats).
✅ Ensuring Easter decorations and small toys are safely secured.
✅ Provide your pets with safe, alternative treats or toys to join in on the fun.

🍫 From chocolate eggs to hot cross buns, Easter is a time of sweet treats for many. However, every Easter holiday period the Animal Poisons Helpline receives a significant increase in calls regarding pets eating chocolate and sultanas.

Chocolate contains methylxanthines which are dangerous to pets. Theobromine, the primary methylxanthine in chocolate, is toxic to companion animals. Following chocolate ingestion, signs of poisoning may include vomiting, diarrhoea, increased thirst, increased urination, hyperactivity, tremor, increased heart rate, changes to the heart rhythm and possibly seizures. The risk of poisoning is dependent on a number of factors including the type of chocolate ingested (dark chocolate and baking chocolate contain a much greater quantity of methylxanthines than milk chocolate), the amount ingested and the size of the animal.

Dogs are also known to be uniquely sensitive to grapes, raisins and sultanas. Dogs that ingest these fruits can potentially develop kidney injury, which can be life-threatening or result in lifelong kidney disease. Recent research suggests that an organic acid called tartaric acid (which is found in high concentrations in grapes) is likely responsible. Hot cross buns containing sultanas are a common Easter holiday hazard for dogs. Early signs of poisoning may include vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, and lethargy. As the illness progresses, increased thirst and urination can occur which can be indicative of kidney injury.

To prevent accidental pet poisoning during the festive season, pet owners should be mindful to:

✅ Store chocolate and hot cross buns in areas that cannot be reached by pets.

✅ Keep dangerous flowers and plants away from pets (such as the Easter Lily, which is highly toxic to cats).

✅ Ensuring Easter decorations and small toys are safely secured.

✅ Provide your pets with safe, alternative treats or toys to join in on the fun.

The Animal Poisons Helpline provides free advice to pet owners in Australia and can be reached on ☎️1300 869 738 (AU), 0800 869 738 (NZ), 3106 4216 (SG), (917) 722-5958 (US) or +1917-722-5958 (CAN). If you are a member of a veterinary team you can also join the Animal Poisons Centre For Vets Facebook group which is regularly updated with toxicology tidbits and poisoning trends. To stay up to date with the latest pet poison alerts and receive updates directly to your inbox, visit animalpoisons.com.au/stay-up-to-date and subscribe.

13/04/2025

STOP POISONING YOUR DOG!
There are far better options and if you like to learn other options, as well as dive deep into the studies and reports, our community resource group can help.

Thanks to Lyndall from Canine Vitality

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11/04/2025

Reminder for Parents with Water-Loving Pets 💧❗

If your pet loves splashing around, it’s important to know that swallowing too much water can lead to water intoxication. ⚠️ This condition can develop quickly and may result in hyponatremia, which can be life-threatening. 🚨

Take a deep dive into today’s free article (linked in comments) to learn the signs, risks, and how to prevent water intoxication in dogs. 🐶👇

11/04/2025

First science brings us dogs back from extinction and now Robotic dogs. What next folks, care to guess?

11/04/2025

Before You Scoop, Take a Second Look 🧐

One of the easiest ways to stay on top of your pet’s health is by monitoring their p**p. 💩 Color changes can act as early warning signs that something might be off. 🚨 Here’s what different shades might mean. ⬇️

In today’s free pet health article, learn what your pet’s stool color, consistency, texture, and more can reveal about their well-being – link in comments.

11/04/2025

Also perfumes, fabric softeners, aerosols and the like

❗Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Home❗

We’re often told that our homes should smell like fresh flowers or pine forest, but many fragrance products can put your family’s health at risk, including your furry loved ones. 💔

Studies show that air-scenting products release airborne toxins that can increase the risk of severe health issues, including respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer. ⚠️

Here are common harmful products you should avoid. ❌⬇️

How can you keep your home smelling fresh without risking your family’s health? Find out in today’s free article (link below).

09/04/2025

Feed trials.. good need to know info.

03/04/2025

FOOD - SO MUCH MORE THAN FUEL

🚫 MYTH: “Food doesn’t really affect your pet’s health.”

✅ TRUTH: Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools for supporting healing, managing chronic conditions, and promoting long-term well-being in animals.

Food doesn’t just fuel your pet, it affects many bodily functions including:

⭐ The immune system
🔥 Inflammation response
🐕‍🦺 Behaviour
🍲 Gut health

HEAL YOUR PET FROM THE INSIDE OUT - find out how to start making small changes with BIG impacts

Join us for our first CAM4Animals Webinar:

🎙️ Using Food as Medicine with Dr. Bella O’Connell MRCVS
🗓️ Friday 4th April | ⏰ 7PM

🎟️ £5 live (with recording available) or £7.50 for the recording if buying afterwards (all plus Eventbrite fees).

📣 Sign up for the live and receive a 25% DISCOUNT on a CONSULTATION with Bella (use within 3 months of the 4/4/25)

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02/04/2025

Each dog and cat will thrive when you start with a species appropriate diet and then curate their bowl with targeted nutrition to meet their specific needs. ~ Monty and I agree with Dr Chris Bessent, what are your thoughts?

02/04/2025

Who Owns Your Pet Food?

02/04/2025

Our pets are our family. Regardless of advancements in veterinary medicine, there is a rise in autoimmune issues such as metabolic disorders and cancers. Routine annual re-vaccination continues without solid scientific proof of need.
Vaccine fact sheets clearly state “only for healthy animals,” yet pets with compromised health, old, or existing immunity are often vaccinated without individual assessment—putting their well-being at risk.

By age two, a dog may receive 30 or more vaccines. Shockingly, the same dosage is administered whether a dog weighs 10 pounds or 150 pounds. This one-size-fits-all method defies basic logic and physiology.

Titer testing is a science-based option, which is currently being challenged by the veterinary community and regulatory bodies. This simple blood test—used in veterinary schools can not only identify those animals that have responded to vaccination, they can determine if an animal is a nonresponder, a problem associated with immunity to parvovirus infections. Regardless of the availability and the validity of titer testing, many clinics reject it, defaulting instead to automatic re-vaccination.

It’s time to shift from outdated protocols to personalized, responsible care.

We, the undersigned, urge the veterinary community and regulatory bodies to formally recognize titer testing as a legitimate, science-backed method to assess immunity—and to stop the unnecessary and potentially harmful overuse of vaccines.

Sign now to demand informed, individualized care for the animals we love. Let’s be their voice.
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