The S-Files: The Joint Conspiracy
For the first time in our history, it’s not raining men — we’re digging into one of the most painful consequences of dog obesity: the damage it can do to your dog’s joints. This article follows an eye-opening webinar I attended on the subject. Now, while we proudly stick to a positive tone when barking […]
Tails from the Crate – Dehydration Dangers
Keeping slim and overweight dogs happy and healthy. Water is the unsung hero of your dog’s health, performing countless vital functions: acting as a solvent for the body’s chemical reactions, making up the fluid portion of blood, transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste, regulating body temperature, supporting digestion, and aiding in waste elimination. No wonder it […]
Tails from the Crate – The Hydration Equation
Introduction Drinking isn’t just about sipping down some drops of liquid at random. Several factors, beyond medical issues, influence how much water your pup drinks. While being overweight in dogs might not be a medical issue on its own, it’s a condition worth monitoring closely—mainly to prevent obesity, which can lead to various unpleasant health […]
The S-Files Bonus: Powerful Po(r)tions
After explaining some of the bits and bobs of our fabulous formula in the previous S-Files, there was an urge to top it off with a general scientific article on the functions of nutrition. The bowl of kibble we place before Fido is more than meets the eye. Nutrition influences many crucial processes intertwined with […]
The S-Files: Fur Seasons In One Dog
Welcome to the latest edition of The S-Files, where we delve into the cyclical dance of the seasons and its impact on our canine companions’ nutritional needs. Our mission is twofold: to demystify the science fueling our Canine Calory Counter and to serve you with the knowledge we accumulated in the most digestible (pun intended) […]
The S-Files: When your hooman has gone nuts
Beyond the Look: How Spaying and Neutering Influence Your Dog’s Dinner Bowl In this series, we’ll dog dive deeper into the science behind the formula we use to calculate your best friends’ food portions. We will explain step by step and in a language you may even enjoy what we take into account when we […]
The S-Files: Sometimes Size Matters
Small Wonders, Giant Leaps: The Ultimate Guide to The Impact of Size on Canine Health and Happiness We’ve already explained the relationship between size and growth rate in ‘The S-Files: When Time Flies and Pigs Don’t’. But there are more reasons why we ask for the size when you fill out the form of the […]
The S-Files: When Time Flies And Pigs Don’t
What’s age got to do with it? Ok. we all know that pigs don’t fly but it shouldn’t be a surprise that age does matter when it comes to nutrition. Everyone adores playful puppies and cherishes the wisdom of our Golden Oldies. The first are all about bouncing around you and adoring attention, the […]
The Prevalence Of Canine Obesity
A Heavyweight Issue Across the Pond A silent epidemic is growing—measured not in contagious pathogens but in pounds and kilos. Canine obesity is no longer just a personal problem for individual dog owners; it has ballooned into a societal concern that reflects deeper issues within our cultures. In this article, we embark on an exploratory […]
The benefits of an ideal weight. A short synthesis
Embarking on a journey towards an ideal weight for our canine companions is more than a mere pursuit of aesthetics. It’s a commitment to their overall well-being and enriching their lives—as well as ours. The consequences of neglecting this aspect of their health are far-reaching, affecting not only their physical condition but also their behavior, […]