As Nature Intended

01/01/2026

As 2026 enters our lives, I wanted to take a moment to look back on a year that had many new beginnings and exciting opportunities for all of us.
My gratitude runs deep for everyone that has contributed to the resources in our community and welcome those who have joined our network. From holistic vets to communicators, from homeopaths to trainers, to brands who are making a difference.

And for those pet parents who go that extra mile with a positive and willingness to learn something new, it is YOUR dedication to your pets and enthusiasm to learn more that really helps your pets the most. �You inspire me the most.

Thank you for being your pets best advocate and your continued commitment to staying proactive.�As we step into this new chapter, remember that every small, natural choice you make creates a ripple effect in your pet’s life.

Thank you for taking this journey with us. We are honoured to support you all and your furry family members as we grow together in 2026. To a year of health, harmony, and happy tails!

Karen & Co 🐾💕
(Karen and Monty)

30/12/2025

WHY INCLUDE SPROUTS TO YOUR DOGS DIET
Sprouts: Broccoli, sunflower, kale. 
Sprouts can provide an easy, inexpensive source of fresh, live, organic vegetation and are much more nutritious for your pet than grass. If you’re sure your dog is receiving optimal nutrition from a species-appropriate diet but she still eats a notable amount of grass, consider growing your own sunflower sprouts.
Sprouts can provide a very easy and inexpensive source of fresh, live organic vegetation for your dog or cat to nibble on. Sprouts have many beneficial attributes. For example:

Powerful, natural, and whole food sources of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes that protect against free radical damage. support cell regeneration,
* They have an alkalizing effect on the body that is thought to protect against disease, including cancer, since many types of tumors and cancers put the body into a state of acidity
* They are abundantly rich in oxygen, which can also help protect against abnormal cell growth, viruses, and bacteria that cannot survive in an oxygen-rich environment
When sprouting your own seeds, it’s best to ensure they haven’t been chemically treated, so buy organic seeds.

Pea, Mung bean, alfalfa, broccoli, radish, kale, lentils, chia, flax, broccoli clover and sunflower sprouts are just some examples of sprouts you can feed your dog or cat (and yourself), and all contain dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A and C, calcium and iron.

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30/12/2025

RECALL
Looks like another case of kibble and salmonella!
Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC is recalling 4lb. bags of Country Vet Biscuits (Original Meaty Flavor) and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits (Meaty Flavor with Chicken) because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall affects bags from lot number 40906513.

For more details and product images, please see the full article on the Dog Food Advisor:

Country Vet & Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination.
If you have the recalled lot, stop feeding it immediately and follow the guidance in the recall notice.

A reminder that Kibble is not recommended by As Nature Intended.

See a complete list of all dog food recalls and FDA warnings since 2009, as tracked by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor.

29/12/2025

ACCUPUNCTURE
This interesting review provides a concise overview of acupuncture in veterinary medicine, tracing its roots from ancient Chinese practices to its integration into global veterinary care. It also examines the mechanism of acupuncture, focusing on the balance of vital energy (qi) along the meridians. The historical journey and applications of acupuncture in various animal species, pain management, neurological disorders, cancer support and more are discussed, highlighting the importance and utility of acupuncture in veterinary medicine worldwide.

This interesting review provides a concise overview of acupuncture in veterinary medicine, tracing its roots from ancient Chinese practices to its integration into global veterinary care. It also examines the mechanism of acupuncture, focusing on the balance of vital energy (qi) along the meridians. The historical journey and applications of acupuncture in various animal species, pain management, neurological disorders, cancer support and more are discussed, highlighting the importance and utility of acupuncture in veterinary medicine worldwide.

27/12/2025

Nature Is Always Listening
We humans often underestimate just how powerful animal senses truly are. Compared to most wildlife, our own hearing is surprisingly limited. Many animals are biologically designed to detect sound with extraordinary sensitivity — not just to survive, but to understand their environment in ways we can barely imagine.

How far animals can hear us depends on many natural variables. Wind direction, humidity, terrain, vegetation, background noise and the type of sound being made all influence how far noise travels. A quiet footstep on dry leaves carries differently than a raised voice across an open paddock. Still, research gives us realistic insight into how animals perceive human presence.

Foxes are among the most alert listeners in the wild. Their finely tuned ears can typically detect human footsteps or subtle movement from around 30 to 90 metres (100–300 feet) away. This acute hearing allows them to hunt efficiently while staying well clear of potential threats.

Cats often surprise people. While they are famous for hearing extremely high frequencies, this doesn’t mean they hear farther than other animals. Instead, their advantage lies in precision. Like foxes, cats usually detect human sounds from roughly 30 to 90 metres, but with remarkable accuracy in pinpointing direction and subtle changes.

Dogs, however, are in a league of their own. Their auditory system enables them to hear human voices from approximately 400–800 metres (¼ to ½ mile) away in open environments. This exceptional ability is one of the reasons dogs excel in search-and-rescue, wildlife detection, scent tracking, therapy work and survival roles alongside humans.

Elephants take sound perception to an entirely different level. Through the air, they can hear humans from about 150–300 metres (500–1,000 feet). But their true gift is sensing low-frequency vibrations through the ground — allowing them to detect movement, communication calls, storms and even distant herds from kilometres away. This deep connection to the earth plays a vital role in migration, social bonding and predator awareness.

Understanding how animals hear reminds us of something humbling: in nature, we are rarely invisible. Whether hiking, camping or simply wandering quietly outdoors, animals often sense our presence long before we ever notice them.
We may walk through the world thinking we are silent —�but nature is always listening. 🌿

23/12/2025

I love snake plants too and have one in my bedroom

23/12/2025

Dogs are designed to eat raw meaty bones. So so good for them! This deer bone looks awesome.
Monty would be jealous if I showed him this as I can't source deer here

22/12/2025

Would your dog do this? Monty does

21/12/2025

Yes, its never made much sense to me.. well done Dr Will

20/12/2025

When I'm asked, What pet insurance do you use?
Today a lady was asking with periodontal disease in mind.

My answer.
There's a chain of clinics that include kibble in their plan, WHICH may I remind you is the number one cause of periodontal disease, the second cause is their injections, closely followed by monthly pills.

Many issues lead back to gut issues, which again, include the above.

Allergies, the new pandemic, once again includes the above.

Do you see where I'm going with this?.

In 15 years, 3 dogs they've never needed any vet to intervene.

You see, our dogs' insurance is us, their longevity, their health, it all starts with us.

Being in the know, staying proactive, being their best healer, their best advocate, this is insurance.

Think outside the box, or in some cases, the bag.

Pet insurance was invented to work alongside pet clinics and pharma, creating sick dogs.

Having a bank account takes care of accidents and emergencies.
Every payday, put aside 5% or 10%, whatever you can afford. I also use the money I save from vet bills back into their health and well-being.

Question everything, research everything, your knowledge gives you power. This is my insurance.
Curiosity killed the cat, stay curious

Join our community group today, where you have access to the resources you need to reduce those vet bills

19/12/2025

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