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23/04/2025

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 ✨

Nutrients are obtained from food and used for energy and metabolic processes such as maintenance and growth. Dogs need six essential types of nutrients for optimum health.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 is a life essential and accounts for 60 – 70% of an adult dog’s body weight. Dogs need fresh clean water to stay properly hydrated. Even a little as a 10% decrease in body water can cause serious health problems.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬 are essential for growth, maintenance, reproduction, and repair. Sources of protein include animal-based meats as well as vegetables, cereals, and soy (but these are “incomplete proteins”).

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐬 provide your dog with double the energy of proteins and carbohydrates, and are needed for production of hormones, as well as for absorption and utilization of vitamins. It also provides insulation and protection for internal organs.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 are required for energy, healthy intestines, and reproduction. Even though there is no minimum requirement, a minimum glucose requirement is necessary to supply energy to critical organs like the brain. Fibers, a type of carbohydrate, help promote a healthy gut.

𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬 are required for normal metabolic functioning. When your dog is on a complete and balanced diet, it’s not necessary to for additional supplements unless prescribed by a veterinarian.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 are important for bones and teeth, maintaining fluid balance, and for many metabolic reactions.

Read more here: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-nutrition-tips

20/04/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝🍎
Carbohydrates are required for energy, healthy intestines, and reproduction. Even though there is no minimum requirement, a minimum glucose requirement is necessary to supply energy to critical organs like the brain. In addition, carbohydrates form the base of other nutrients, generate heat in the body, and some carbohydrates can be converted into fat.

Fiber, a type of carbohydrate, helps promote a healthy gut. Dietary fiber is composed of soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fiber retains water and makes the f***s softer. Many soluble fibers are fermentable, which can be used by normal gut bacteria as an energy source. They produce short-chain fatty acids that can be used in intestinal cells as an energy source (prebiotics). Insoluble fiber increases f***l bulk but cannot absorb water so it doesn’t soften f***s.

Nutriwoof offers complete and balanced nutrition to all breeds of active dogs from 12 months of age. Visit www.nutriwoof.co.za for more information or contact one of our knowledgeable sales agents for assistance: www.lionelsvet.co.za/sales-team.

Source: https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_dg_whats_in_a_balanced_dog_food %20in%20dog%20food

17/04/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝.🍗🌻
Fats provide your dog with double the energy of proteins and carbohydrates, and are needed for production of hormones, as well as for absorption and utilization of vitamins. It also provides insulation and protection for internal organs.

Fats provide essential fatty acids (EFAs), which help with inflammation at the cellular level and maintenance of a healthy skin and coat. The two important polyunsaturated fatty acids are omega-3 and omega-6. Lack of fatty acids will influence wound healing and increase some skin conditions. On the other hand, too much fat in a dog’s diet will increase the risk of obesity and require vitamin E supplements for antioxidant protection.

Nutriwoof offers complete and balanced nutrition to all breeds of active dogs from 12 months of age. Visit www.nutriwoof.co.za for more information or contact one of our knowledgeable sales agents for assistance: www.lionelsvet.co.za/sales-team.

Source: https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_dg_whats_in_a_balanced_dog_food %20in%20dog%20food

13/04/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 🐶

When transitioning your dog to Nutriwoof Dog Food, it's important to do so gradually over 7 days. Here's the plan:

🐾Days 1-2: Mix 3/4 of the current food with 1/4 Nutriwoof.
🐾Days 3-4: Serve a 50/50 mix of current food and Nutriwoof.
🐾Days 5-6: Mix 3/4 Nutriwoof with 1/4 of the previous food.
🐾Day 7: Serve only Nutriwoof.

During the initial transition period, monitor your pet's reactions to a new food, paying attention to changes in behaviour, appetite, energy, and GI issues. Slow the transition down and consult your vet if necessary.

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11/04/2025

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for all breeds of active dogs, by combining meat, a multitude of grains, oils, vitamins, and minerals essential for good health.

Nutriwoof is enriched with 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙣𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙞𝙗𝙤𝙨. 🌰Chestnut’s high fiber content can aid in preventing constipation, and they're a good source of vitamins C, B1, B2, potassium, iron, and copper. 🌿Rooibos is rich in vitamin C, and boasts two flavonoids which has cancer-fighting properties.

Nutriwoof is ideal for active dogs from 12 months old and contains everything needed to support your dog in the peak of good health.🐕
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20/11/2024

𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨!❤️

According to Dr. Erin Hecht at Harvard University, dogs do feel and express emotions but using human words and causes are not the best way to describe them. This carries the risk of missing important signals that more accurately explain dogs’ feelings and needs.

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞: Dogs don’t feel love the same way humans do but still form strong bonds with their favourite people due to the presence of oxytocin.

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫: Dogs have same hormones responsible for the stress response in humans, suggesting dogs feel fear and anxiety in the same way humans do, except not for the same things.

𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Dogs can pick up and mimic human emotions so if their humans feel sad or depressed, they will too. However, they can also feel this way due to their environment.

𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Dogs might feel fear and emotions similar to jealousy but they won’t dwell on it. Jealousy relates to your dog’s instinct to protect resources and cause them to shift behaviour. This doesn’t mean their feelings are hurt but is more of a learned behaviour.

Emotions that dogs and people experience similarly are fear, frustration, attachment, playfulness and joy. Learn more about understanding your dogs’ feelings at https://www.rover.com/blog/do-dogs-have-feelings/

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14/11/2024

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, “𝐈𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥?”
Here’s the breakdown on some dogs’ odd behaviour!

𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: Usually normal, much like babies grabbing their toes, but if they prefer chasing tail over going for a walk or eating, it’s a problem. Check in with your vet.

𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡-𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠: Dogs like sniffing each other’s behinds, getting a lot of information from other dogs by doing that, and they probably get the same information by sniffing people too. If it’s bothersome, try obedience training.

𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Normal behaviour for some dogs after going to the bathroom, especially if their stool is loose. But if it happens often, it could be impacted a**l glands or from having a tapeworm. Consult your vet for treatment.

𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠: Male dogs commonly do this but some females too. It could relieve stress or just feel good. If they do it with people, it could be to show dominance. Talk to a trainer or vet for behaviour tips.

Visit https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/ss/slideshow-is-my-dog-normal for more tips.

Does your dog do any odd things you don’t understand?
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09/11/2024

𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲

🐕‍🦺 Floppy or relaxed ears
🐕 Soft gaze with eyes open and relaxed, blinking often.
🐩 Relaxed or wiggly body and tail.
🦮 Happy facial expression with the mouth soft and open and corners of the mouth 🐕‍🦺 turned up, almost like a smile.
🐕 Happy dance, hopping from side to side.
🐩 Bottom up and head or chest low means they are ready to play.
🦮 Happy barks that are higher pitched and for a shorter period of time.
🐕‍🦺 Enjoying playtime and walks.
🐕 Healthy appetite.
🐩 Sleep for up to 16 hours a day.
🦮 Good behaviour and not being destructive.
🐕‍🦺 Friendliness.
🐕 Enjoys petting.

Read more here: https://www.petmd.com/dog/behavior/is-my-dog-happy
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07/11/2024

𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬

Dry food and Treats: Keep the food in its original packaging to retain freshness and protect it from contaminants. Transfer it to an airtight container, ensuring it’s sealed tightly to prevent exposure to air, moisture, and pests. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its nutritional quality and prevent spoilage.

Canned food: Store unopened cans in cool, dry place. Once opened, store in the fridge to retain moisture, minimize air exposure and reduce odour transfer, using a plastic or silicone pet food lid designed to fit on top of the can. Transfer any unused portion to an airtight container, refrigerate, and use within 3-5 days for optimal freshness.

GENERAL TIPS
Check expiry dates regularly and use old stock first. Ensure containers are clean and dry before refilling them with fresh food. Always use clean scoops and bowls to avoid contamination.

Proper storage will keep your dog’s food fresh, safe and tasty!

08/10/2024

Nutriwoof dog food provides optimal nutrition to all breeds of active dogs from 12 months of age. Release your dog's full potential!

Nutriwoof dog food contains quality protein and a multitude of grains, oils, vitamins and minerals to provide complete and balanced nutrition essential for good health.

Available in 8kg, 20kg, and 40kg bags from your nearest co-op or Lionel's Vet office.

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13/09/2024

🐶 Nutriwoof dog food offers complete and balanced nutrition for all breeds of active dogs, by combining meat, a multitude of grains, oils, vitamins, and minerals essential for good health.

Nutriwoof provides quality protein-supplying amino acids to support lean muscle, combined with an ideal ratio of calcium and phosphorous for strong teeth and bones. 🐕

Enriched with Chestnut and Rooibos and added prebiotics and antioxidants, Nutriwoof dog food supports gut health, digestive function, cellular integrity, immune function, skin and coat, muscle maintenance, and dental health.

Nutriwoof is ideal for active dogs from 12 months old and contains everything needed to support your dog in the peak of good health. ✨

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17/08/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠?
There are several behavioral, medical, and environmental reason for dogs to lick excessively.

𝘽𝙀𝙃𝘼𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙍𝘼𝙇
Anxiety or stress: dogs might lick to self-soothe, similar to humans biting their nails. This can be due to separation anxiety, environmental changes, or other stressors.
Boredom: Without stimulation, a dog may resort to licking to pass the time.
Habit: Sometimes licking just becomes a habit that persists even after the initial cause has been addressed.

𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇
Allergies to food, pollen, or other environmental factors can lead to itchy skin that they try to soothe by licking.
Bacterial or fungal infections can cause itchiness, prompting excessive licking.
Dogs may lick painful or uncomfortable areas, such as a joint affected by arthritis or an injured spot.
Some dogs lick excessively when they have stomach discomfort or gastrointestinal problems.

𝙀𝙉𝙑𝙄𝙍𝙊𝙉𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙇
Skin irritations caused by certain plants or allergens can cause irritated skin, leading to licking.
Parasites like fleas, ticks and mites can cause significant itching and discomfort, leading dogs to lick themselves excessively.

𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝘾𝘼𝙉 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘿𝙊?
Consult a veterinarian to rule out medical issues, like allergies, infections or pain, first.
Address behavioral issues with plenty of mental and physical stimulation. Training, interactive toys and regular exercise can help reduce boredom and anxiety.
Check the environment for potential irritants and keep an eye out for any changes that might be causing stress or discomfort.
Regular grooming can help maintain your dog’s skin and coat health, potentially reducing the urge to lick.

By understanding the underlying cause, you can take the appropriate steps to address excessive licking and ensure your dog’s wellbeing.
Source: https://2pawsupinc.com/2024/04/15/what-can-i-do-about-my-dogs-excessive-grooming/

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