๐ตโโ๏ธ Playing Detective ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
For me, nutrition is just one part of the puzzle, considering overall wellbeing is just as impawtant โจ๏ธ
Wellbeing includes exercise, understanding breed traits & the prey drive sequence, too. The impact of too much ball chasing should never be underestimated.
Sustained raised levels of cortisol contribute to inflammation across the body, it's not just the joints ๐ฅบ
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๐พ A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step ~ Chinese Proverb ๐พ
It was also interesting to hear on the original audio of the video that whilst he was eating, I was chatting with my son about his worming tablet & that he needed his next one in 3 months. He never got that 2nd dose as my journey had well truly begun by the time it was due โจ๏ธ
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๐๐ผโโ๏ธ Hands up who likes an organised freezer?
Me! ๐
Yes, I'm a real life Monica and love nothing more than tidying Ted's freezer after meal prep ๐คฃ
And I can't wait to use all those amazing local venison parts that the amazing @bladeandbonebutchery were able to source for Ted ๐ฅณ Hit the nutrient jackpot! โจ๏ธ
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๐พ Ted's September DIY Meal Prep ๐พ
Now it's getting cooler, it's time to start adding some warming meats back into Ted's rotation & he's thrilled to know venison is back on the menu! ๐ฅณ
Thanks to @thedoghqhorsham & @curtispittsdeerservices for providing all the amazing goodies to keep Ted happy & healthy โจ๏ธ
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โ ๏ธ Rant Warning ๐
As you've probably seen on my grid before, I'm not a fan of the terms 'balanced & complete' BUT it's language dog guardians understand, so brands shouldn't 'muddy the waters' on fresh food & confuse them with misleading labelling!
Kibble brands are often bashed for ingredient splitting & not being transparent about what's in the food, so in my opinion, fresh food manufacturers have a responsibility to step up & be a part of the change we're all working towards, to feed our dogs real, fresh food by being crystal clear on their labels ๐ค
Rant over, normal service resumed ๐๐พโจ๏ธ
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๐ถ Canine Obesity - Part 1 ๐ถ
The obesity puzzle is more than just numbers on a scale ๐พ
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โณ๏ธ Top 3 Tips for Itchy Dogs โณ๏ธ
Dealing with itchy dogs is a journey & sadly, there's no one size fits all or quick fix.
Understanding that the itch is just the 'symptom' and dealing with the root cause is the only way to heal it, but that takes time & each dog will be different โจ๏ธ
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The excerpt below from a blog on the Pesticide Action Network UK website entitled 'Pesticides in veterinary medicines' sums up why I feel this way!
"Pesticide active substances included in parasiticides include chemicals that have been linked to a range of serious chronic diseases, including cancer. Despite this, many parasiticide products are available without prescription and can be bought over the counter or online, making accidents more likely to happen. Pet owners with the best of intentions may use the wrong product for their pet, or administer an incorrect dose in terms of the weight or age of their pet which can result in adverse health effects. Even when all the instructions are followed correctly, the reality is that we know almost nothing about the possible chronic (long term) impact on our pets of being treated regularly and over long periods of time with parasiticides."
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โ๏ธ It's ok to ask questionsโ๏ธ
Yesterday, I was putting together a lightly cooked diet plan & some additional information for a guardian who has a doggo with an autoimmune condition, who is still having their annual 'boosters' and I shared the data sheet with her of a common DHP vaxx.
I did this, not to encourage her not to do it, but simply to give her another side to the discussion to consider & encouraged her to have these conversations with her vet ๐พ
I am not a vet, I'll never tell you not to give a treatment, but I will give you information that will hopefully encourage you to ask questions about any medications/treatments your dog is being given. Advocating for your dog & their health is one of the greatest gifts you can give them โจ๏ธ๐พ
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โ ๏ธ Dogs & Pain โ ๏ธ
Today is 6yrs since Shadow got sick & the rollercoaster of his autoimmune disease began ๐ฅบ
After I filmed my little voice over video & added it to the clips I had, I realised how many other signs there were that he was in pain...
โ ๏ธ The flinch of his leg when I was checking his paw & pads when he got in the car
โ ๏ธ The visible heavy breathing, even though he wasn't running
โ ๏ธ Holding his head lower
โ ๏ธ The 'wonky' hips as he walked
I'm sure there's many more too, but because I knew his 'normal' behaviours, gait & movement patterns, I knew something was up ๐ฅบ
What followed for this beautiful boy was heartbreaking ๐
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