Seed potential: unlocked Seeds are recommended for their health benefits in human nutrition; they have a role in canine nutrition too. But does a sprinkle of seeds provide the nutritional boost we’re hoping for?

Seeds are recommended for their health benefits in human nutrition; they have a role in canine nutrition too. But does a sprinkle of seeds provide the nutritional boost we are hoping for?

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Ultra Processed Foods The Lancet has published a major series of studies into the effects of UPFs on human health. Given the gastrointestinal similarity between humans and dogs, why are we giving our dogs UPFs?

The Lancet’s new study links UPFs to elevated health risks. Given the gastrointestinal similarity between humans and dogs and that diet pushes their microbiota in similar directions, aren’t UPFs of concern for dogs as well as humans?
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Antibiotics and gut health Some of us think of multidrug resistance as the only danger from antibiotic use. But antibiotics also disrupt the microbial community, shifting the balance between beneficial and potentially harmful s...

Antibiotic use can disrupt the delicate balance of the gut, shifting the balance dramatically.
Can nutrition help to restore harmony in the microbial community? Yes...

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It takes literally just five minutes to produce something quick and nourishing. Lightly browned mince mixed with cooked Basmati rice noodles and thyme: protein-rich and easily digestible.

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The blood-brain barrier The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system that influences overall health. A critical component of this axis is the blood-brain barrier, a determinant of neurological health in dogs.

The gut–brain axis shapes many aspects of canine health, a crucial one being the blood–brain barrier. Its integrity determines mood and behaviour and can even affect age-related decline.

Substack: How everyday foods can help nutrients get across the line.

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When you just *know* dinner’s been a success!
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You know you’ve got an appreciative audience when they take kitchen duty this seriously.❣️

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Broccoli stalks - packed with goodness. Cooked in beef broth, they absorb amino acids, gelatin and minerals. Cool and open freeze for a healthy summer treat.

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Just two minutes to turn that last drop of beetroot juice into a quick doggy drink. Just add kefir and hemp seeds, shake - and pour! It’s gut-friendly, heart-healthy. And too good to waste. Any left over? make summer ices!
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Chattering bacteria The battle of the bacteria: helping the white hats win

Your dog’s gut is home to trillions of microbes – all talking to each other. This chatter shapes whether they work together or against each other.
How these tiny conversations affect everything from digestion to immunity – and how diet can help the good bacteria thrive.
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This fish broth, made from bones, a couple of cod skins and a splash of apple wine vinegar, is simple to make, free and easy to freeze. and it brings big benefits!

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Field testing our latest treat recipe: looking good!
(Chicken and mushroom, version three.)

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A topping for the Time Poor who want to give their dogs a nutritional boost.
Having forgotten to get a topping out of the freezer I wanted to whip up something quick and healthy. This two-minute pantry improv “recipe” was a great success!

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Picture of a Hungarian Vizsla waiting to take a handmade snack offered by hand.

Gut health isn’t just for humans! How your dog’s microbiome influences their health—first in a series on canine gut health on Substack. #dogsonbluesky #doggydelly #dogguthealth #caninehealth #dogwellness

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Summer broccoli treats. Steam broccoli, open freeze stalks and small florets & pop in freezer container..
Low calorie, no fat, lots of vitamins and fibre and a great source of potassium.

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