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Red Alpha Canine - Dog Nutrition & Training Essentials

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Red Alpha Canine - Dog Nutrition & Training Essentials

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An all-natural dog food shop that supports and promotes the BARF diet (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food). We only sell products that do not contain: wheats, pulps, grains or nasty chemicals! We're a family run business with passion, knowledge and qualifications in dog health and nutrition, first aid, physiology! Selling top quality minces, all-natural dog chews, suppliments, herbal remedies and the best sourced training equipment we can find!

12/11/2024

It's that time of year again folks 🎄🎁

With Christmas looming around the corner a number of you have asked about the treat boxes etc. I will be doing a £10 or £20 mix like usual but I will be taking payment upfront to secure a booking this year as some people just didn't show up for their orders last year.

Sorry to those of you who are reliable, I hope you can understand. Orders will be taken from now until Friday 6th December. Thanks, Beth 🎅❄️

06/11/2024

🎉Our best sellers will be arriving today at dinner time🎉

As I've said before H**p oil is a great natural supplement with lots of nutritional benefits and the same goes for the correct balance of Omegas 3, 6 & 9.

Omegas” is short for “omega fatty acids” and refers to certain types of fat. There are different types of omega fatty acids for dogs: omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9. Our dogs bodies can turn other fats into omega-9s, but some omega 3s and omega 6s cannot be synthesized by the body. Those types of omegas have to come from the diet and are therefore called “essential” fatty acids. In order for omegas to have maximum health benefits, the intake of omega-3 and omega-6 needs to be balanced appropriately. Most dog foods don’t contain enough omega-3 to balance out their omega-6 content and this is why I advise other options over salmon oil.

Benefits of both supplements 👇👇👇

🌱 H**p oil reduces anxiety by aiding brain receptors responses to serotonin.

🌱 Both supplements are powerful anti-inflammatory due to the balance of omega 3 & omega 6.

🌱 H**p oil reduces the risks of seizures.

🌱 Both enhance the cardiovascular function and immune system response.

🌱 The omegas improves appearance of skin and coat due to the good fatty acid content and will support a dog with allergies.

🌱 H**p supports flexibility and comfort in joints.

🌱 Both supplements help regulate the digestive process.

🌱 H**p helps to remove toxins from the GI system.

🌱 The h**p product is also derived from the seeds of the plant so it DOES NOT make your dog drowsy or have any negative effect on your dog's consciousness.

31/10/2024

....🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃....

Don't forget that pumpkins are a wealth of nutrients!! Full of vitamins A, C & E as well as minerals such as potassium and iron!! Not only would your dog love to eat it but they will really benefit from it too so rather than you throwing it away make sure you include your dog on the Halloween fun! This superfood is highly beneficial for;

🧡Boosting immune health

🧡Improving skin & coat

🧡Regulating bowel movement (helps with diarrhea)

🧡Improve muscle health

🧡Boost hydration

🧡Is a probiotic (promotes good gut bacteria)

Make sure to remove the seeds, steam or bake your pumpkin until the flesh is soft, scoop out the flesh and wait to cool before feeding. Freeze the rest into ice cube trays to use all winter!

Have a spooky day!! Beth 🎃🖤

30/10/2024

💥Broken Bits💥

There seems to be a lot of waste from broken treats in the deliveries at the moment so I've made some bags up containing;

💥Broken beef teaches

💥Broken duck necks

💥Broken rabbit ears

I have only just made the bags so they are perfectly good, fresh treats that just don't make the normal product size!! These bags will be £4:99 🙌

26/10/2024

Massive Happy Birthday to our Saturday lad Khalile Ward 🙌 🎂 🎉

A lot of you that come in on Saturdays will have met this little gem and will know how much of an asset he is to us! For those who don't know, Khalile actually sent me a CV with the help of his local school asking for a chance to pursue his interests in dogs and all I could think is how amazing is that for a young lad of his age to want to put in the graft and show such grit and determination to achieve his goals!

This was three years ago and I can honestly say he's grown with me and my little business and I couldn't do without him on a Saturday!! He's helped new staff since we expanded our little team and I can trust everything runs smoothly when he's there and when I say you'll never meet a more genuine, kind, hardworking, or polite lad, I mean it!! We appreciate you pal and we hope you have an amazing day because you deserve no less!! Lots of love from us all 🫶🏆

23/10/2024

.... Open Until 4:30pm Today....

Fresh delivery of Yorkshire Raw and Southcliffe today 🚚

22/10/2024

.... Open Until 6:30pm Today....

I literally spend half my life talking about poo and even have a dedicated folder on my phone of photos customers have sent me 😅💩

It's something I'm always happy to discuss with you and if you're new to raw feeding, you might be surprised at how much it's spoken about or if I ask if you have any pictures of the poo but there's a good reason for it.

When you switch your dog to a raw diet, their digestion becomes a clear indicator of their overall health and by monitoring the poo we can keep a close eye on how they're getting on. Raw-fed pets often have smaller, firmer, and less smelly stools, which is a sign that their bodies are efficiently absorbing nutrients.

Talking about poo helps us track progress and catch any issues in a timely manner to ensure our dogs are thriving. So, if you come in and hear me talking about the "perfect poo," it's a way for me to get a gage on your dog's gut health and allows me to help you tweek the diet if need be 🫶💩

17/10/2024

🔥Back in stock and open until 6:30pm 🔥

I'd also like to say that not all bones are equal. We should already know to avoid cooked bones, they are a huge no-no. These bones are drained of their natural nutrients and can splinter easily, posing a choking hazard to your dog but raw unaltered bones are really beneficial.

Bone ideas for small dogs: -
🦴 Chicken/duck feet
🦴Chicken necks
🦴Chicken wings/tips
🦴Rabbit carcass
- if your dog is an experienced chewer with these items then you might want to try something like a beef rib!

Bone ideas for medium dogs:
🦴Rabbit/chicken carcass
🦴Duck wings
-🦴Lamb ribs
-🦴Pork tails
(Additionally, all bones in the small dog category can be fed).

Bone ideas for large dogs:
🦴Turkey necks
🦴Turkey wings
🦴Pig trotter
🦴Marrow bone
- anything from the other sections that is suitable

🚨Remember to always supervise your dog when they are consuming bones, no matter how experienced they may be with chewing 🚨

15/10/2024

🔥Back in stock 🔥

I know a lot of you have been waiting for this post - Jeff 👀

You no longer have to pick up after your dogs in fear of your finger poking through a flimsy bag because our lovely thick poo bags are back 🙌🎉

15/10/2024

A smile a day keeps the vet away 👀😂

14/10/2024

This is what all you lovely lots raffle money has gotten for the local gym and kids! Thank you everyone that entered we appreciate you all 🙌❤️

08/10/2024

....🌿Open Until 6:30pm Today🌿....

🚨"Why is my dog constantly scratching?"🚨

I have posted something like this before but an imbalanced digestive system can be the root cause of skin problems. The skin is the largest organ in your dog's body and one of the areas where bad toxins are released.

Many people that come in to see me want to help their dogs who have allergy or gut issues so I spend a lot of time to help them w**d out any bad food or triggers. We then work and on creating a balanced diet supported with supplements to get the gut strong and healthy again because this reduces the flare ups.

Reducing inflammation and healing the gut is the ultimate goal with itchy dogs. Some of the food they do best on:

✅Cooling proteins; duck, rabbit, salmon, sardines

✅ Cooling vegetables such as; spinach, broccoli, kelp, celery, cucumber, cabbage

✅ Neutral proteins; pork, bison, quail, turkey

✅Fresh oily fish added to their meals

✅Feeding mushrooms (cooked or bought supplements for dogs) shiitake, reishi or turkey tail are all great!

Also monitoring your itchy dogs zinc, vitamin D, and E intake. Increasing their intake could make a huge difference!

And it goes without saying that a raw diet is best as many root causes of flare ups are wheat, grains, pulps, rice and certain starches - ingredients all found in certain shop bought treats and dry foods! 👀

19/09/2024

I bet you know at least one other dog owner who always needs to get their dog's a**l glands expressed? If you do this is the post for them!

🌾Dogs who don't get enough regular fiber included in their diet often experience loose stools/ diarrhea, blocked a**l glands, excessive appetite, and low energy.

🦴Inadequate calcium intake can also contribute to stools not being hard enough to express the glands.

💩Soft stools don't create enough pressure during excretion to naturally express the glands. Soft stools are more likely to happen with kibble-fed dogs than fresh-fed dogs due to the ingredients within the kibble. If your dog is eating fresh food consider increasing the bone and/ fiber in their bowl. Higher-fiber foods include fur-on and feather-on chews, and leafy greens. Psyllium husk and larch arabinogalactan are our other favorites. You can also up their calcium intake by including more bone-in chews and raw meaty bones into the diet. An increase in fiber BULKS up the stools, while an increase in calcium FIRMS up the stools.

⚠️ When I say fibre I do not mean wheatabix or bran flakes like a lot of owners are told this could actually make matters much worse. Fibre to firm stools would consist of relevant vegetables, feathers and fur ⚠️

Addressing the most common vet visits is easier than you think with whole, real foods or helpful targeted supplements! Hope this helps and if you have any questions please call into the shop and I'll help where I can ❤️

18/09/2024

Happy Birthday Hunter 🥳

Our lovely Molly, who a lot of you will have met by now when she's been working in the shop, has sent in her version of a healthy alternative doggy birthday cake that she made for her dog this week 🎂

I think she's absolutely smashed it, what do you think?

12/09/2024

Another birthday box done in our lovely pink boxes 🥹

Happy birthday Wanda we hope you have a pawsome weekend 🎉❤️

11/09/2024

Talk about demanding attention 😅

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A smile a day keeps the vet away 👀😂

Happy Birthday Hunter 🥳 Our lovely Molly, who a lot of you will have met by now when she's been working in the shop, has sent in her version of a healthy alternative doggy birthday cake that she made for her dog this week 🎂 I think she's absolutely smashed it, what do you think?

Another birthday box done in our lovely pink boxes 🥹 Happy birthday Wanda we hope you have a pawsome weekend 🎉❤️

Talk about demanding attention 😅

One of our regulars Rodney struggling to decide where to start on his Jurassic bone which is about as big as him 🙈🤣 I absolutely love receiving customers photos/ videos of the dogs enjoying whatever they've picked up from the shop ❤️

And the winner of our August raffle is........ Number 88 congratulations to Josh and Kate Pennington , Gracie is a lucky girl 🏆🙌 Huge thank you to everyone who joined in all the cash has been dropped into Unite Martial Arts for them to use to help their students!! ❤️🐾

🎉🎂Happy Birthday Boxes 🎂🎉 Massive happy birthday to one of my regulars, Rodney, whose owners ordered him this goodie box!! These are made to order, bespoke to each individual's dietary requirements, and the boxes are a great birthday gift for those furry family members! We also have a pink metallic option too! Message for more details! 🐾

🚨New Stock & Deal of the Day🚨 We have an enormous amount of choice in Durham and plenty of new toys in stock too! To celebrate for today only, I am offering a buy one get one half price on any whole food items 👀🎉

Meet Rusty! This older gent was brought to see me by his owner at the start of July, they had been backwards and forwards to their vets due to the sore lumps and bumps that had spread across his face. Rusty has a long list of ailments that come along with being 13 years old so all his owner wanted was to make him comfortable and due to the lack of progression with the vets she thought she would give holistic healing a go but she wasn't convinced a natural route would help either. We tweaked his diet and I recommend some natural cream and supplements, fast forward a month and the tumor on his mouth has completely shrunk back and his diet adjustments have given this old lad a new lease of life!! Seeing his progress has literally made my week 🥹❤️