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Slow Feeder Bowls Review by Australian Dog Lover
The magnificent team at Australian Dog Lover have posted an in depth review of our three slow feeder bowls.
Chow Slow - Slow Feeder Bowls Review - by Australian Dog Lover
Their two Malinois dogs are experienced with slow feeder bowls, having used various types of slow feed bowl over the past four years. Our Turquoise bowl was the most successful in slowing down eating, followed by the Lime bowl, then the Stainless Steel bowl.
Homemade peanut butter dog treats - a step by step recipe
A great recipe for homemade peanut butter dog treats. The recipe and detailed steps are shown. The ingredients include oats, honey, natural peanut butter, coconut flour and chicken stock.
The benefits of cooked pumpkin for dogs and cats
The humble pumpkin is a great addition to the diet of your cat or dog. You can add small amounts of mashed cooked pumpkin to their meal every day. Pumpkin is low in calories and your pet feels fuller sooner, helping them to maintain a health weight. The fibre helps maintain ongoing digestive health. Pumpkin can also help settle down an upset stomach.
Based on 7 health markers and a study of 1769 people, pet owners are healthier
The Mayo Clinic followed 1769 people in Europe and monitored their health based on 7 health markers. They concluded that pet owners were more healthy on average than non pet owners. Dog owners specifically were the healthiest of all groups. It is thought that its because having a dog prompts owners to go out, move around and play with their dog regularly.
Campaign to discourage owning dog breeds which have chronic medical problems
The RSPCA and the Australian Veterinary Association have come together to launch a new campaign - Love Is Blind (We Love Our Dogs). The campaign aims to educate dog breeders, dog owners and vets about the problems inherent with some pedigree breeds of dog such as pugs, british bulldogs, french bulldogs, boston terriers and pekingese, among others.