Wanna Treatie?

12/11/2024

02/11/2024

Is Wanna Treatie? on your agenda? Find us at Woodgate Beach Markets today from 7 am to 11:30 am and peruse a impressive selection of stalls.

02/11/2024

Huds and T**e christmas cookie gift boxes and cookies are ordered and on their way, to be on my table as of the 17th of November.

Be quick as they go fast. Prices in comments

21/10/2024

Can dogs eat rice? The real question is Should dogs eat rice? Short answer, No. Rice, a grain, holds transformative potential, yet its inherently inflammatory nature necessitates caution. Dogs' digestive systems bravely tackle rice, but struggle to break it down. As a carbohydrate, rice's value is diminished for canine companions, whose nutritional needs prioritize protein. White rice's high glycemic index sparks rapid glucose surges and may cause excess weight gain and possibly diabetes. Thus, for dogs, especially those facing GI tract inflammation, white rice's starchiness makes it unsuitable for dogs, especially a sick dog.

So, what should we feed a sick dog?

According to Dr Karen Becker - boiled fat-free ground turkey or turkey breast and cooked or canned pumpkin;

Why Pumpkin Over Rice as the Foundation of a Bland Diet?

Canned pumpkin (100%) provides about 80 calories and 7 grams of soluble fiber per cup, compared to 1.2 grams of fiber in a cup of cooked white rice. Pumpkin is especially rich in soluble fiber (the type that dissolves in water to form a viscous gel, which also coats and soothes irritated bowels). Soluble fiber delays gastric emptying, slowing down GI transit times (and the number of episodes of diarrhea).

When animals have diarrhea, they can lose important electrolytes, including potassium, which puts them at risk of dehydration. Hypokalemia, or low potassium levels, can result in cramping, fatigue, weakness, and heart rate irregularities. Pumpkin happens to be an excellent source of potassium, with 505 milligrams of naturally occurring potassium per cup. Pumpkin is also safer for diabetic patients. Unlike rice that will ultimately break down into sugar, pumpkin extracts may actually restore beta cell function – beta cells are the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas.

Rice is a bland source of fiber, it isn't the most species-appropriate choice for a recovery diet for carnivores. Firstly, it's an unnecessary food and second dogs and cats don't have a nutritional requirement for grain, so feeding pets a pro-inflammatory food when they're already having GI distress is counter productive for their health.

16/10/2024

Keep an eye👁 on here and my website for some new options to get your poochie 🐕 and kitty cat 🐈‍⬛some natural, healthy treaties

16/10/2024

🚨 BEWARE: TICKS ARE ON THE MOVE! 🚨

If you spot ANY of these symptoms, don't hesitate to reach out your local veterinary clinic right away:

- Labored breathing
- Weakness or wobbliness, especially in the back legs
- Change in vocalization
- Vomiting or gagging
- Difficulty breathing
- Excessive swallowing

09/10/2024

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗚?

Lots of small dogs are fed tinned food with lovely labeling and packaging that makes them believe they're feeding a very high-quality diet—the problem is, they don't look at the ingredients.

👉 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀.

👉 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱.

⚠️ This tinned recipe is called 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗡, the word "with" is actually a very worrisome word in pet food because it means that they only have to have 3% of that ingredient.

🫢 When we look at the ingredients, we can see that the first ingredient shows us that it could also include beef, sheep, pork or turkey which is problematic for dogs with food sensitivities and allergies.

❌ 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮: Your dog does not need pasta, it is not a healthy food, and it is not a species-appropriate food. It is a high-carb, low-nutrient cheap filler food that means that can use less animal protein.

🫶 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱.

😍 Many small dog owners may be surprised that they can afford to feed a high higher quality diet that is more species-appropriate because the volume of food many adult small dogs eat isn't going to break the bank.

🚗 Head to your pet food store, then go to the freezer section, you're going to be looking for frozen/chilled balanced fresh food diets (either cooked or raw). Look at the ingredients because just like tinned and dry foods, they can use the likes of rice and pasta which we don't want.

In Australia, look for brands like Big Dog, Prime100, Dr B's & Proudi which can often be easily found in most large pet shop chains.

🦷 Once you start feeding these more species appropriate diets not laiden with sticky carbs, you'll find that your time between dentals will be longer or you may not even need them anymore! Add raw meaty bones such lamb/beef/roo necks/spines/tails to their enrichment twice a week and you'll find that helps maintain your dogs dental health. In Sydney, we love World 4 Pets for a big v variety of bones great for dental health as well as all our fresh food feeding supplies - they also deliver to many parts of Australia.

23/09/2024

Due to my bestie having her 60th birthday shindig the weekend of the WOODGATE BEACH MARKETS on the 6th, I won't be attending this market day. But I'll be back at the one on the 20th. If anyone needs anything, just let me know 😊😘

02/09/2024

Recent studies show that Green Lipped Mussels (GLM) can significantly benefit dogs, especially those with joint issues or working farm dogs🚜:
🦪 Improves Performance: GLM helps dogs work more effectively and comfortably.
🦪 Reduces Pain and Swelling: It can ease discomfort in dogs with osteoarthritis.
🦪 Long-Lasting: The effects of GLM are sustained over time.
🦪 Boosts Activity: It enhances peak performance in dogs with musculoskeletal problems.
🦪 Works Well with Other Treatments: GLM can complement other management strategies for better results.

Feeding Guide Only - Airdried Mussels
Cats🐈‍⬛ (loading dose) - First 2 weeks feed 1-3 mussels daily then maintenance is feed every 2nd day.

Dogs 🐩(loading dose) - First 2 weeks feed 2-3 mussels and for dogs over 40 kg 3-5 mussels. Maintence for large dogs 2-4 mussels daily, Medium dogs 2-3 mussels daily and small dogs 1-2 mussels every 2nd day.