Foods & Nutrition
- October 26, 2023
Boil and Broth are a British bone broth manufacturer and producer of fermented drinks including water kefir juice and apple cider vinegar. Bone Broth is a fantasic way to incorporate a variey of rich nutrients to your dogs diet to help improve their over all health. In this blog, we'll explore the many advantages of bone broth for dogs and why it's become a popular addition to their diets.
Rachel Down founded Boil and Broth back in 2018 and they are the only UK Bone Broth Manufacturer to hold a dual license to sell Bone Broth for both human and pet consumption. Rachel started the business from one slow cooker in her house making bone broth and kefir water for friends
- June 26, 2023
Here at Adored Beast, we talk a lot about how we can provide our animals with the healthiest diet possible. A healthy diet is paramount for overall health, as it not only provides our animals with various energy sources and nutrients, it also gives the body the tools it needs to stay healthy and the immune system the power to keep the body strong.
But one of the things that pet parents sometimes forget about is rotational feeding for dogs. It’s easy to create a healthy diet and feed that diet – but you also want to make sure that diet provides variety – and lots of it.
Creating a healthy diet (meaning both food and supplements) should always include rotation. Why? Let’s explore…
- September 30, 2020
Do you use a quality omega-3 fish oil for dogs and cats?…could this be the missing ingredient to support your pet’s optimum health?
Omega-3’s cannot be produced by the body, so cats and dogs must obtain them through diet or supplementation. Fish and its oils can support the health of your pet’s skin & coat, immune system, kidneys, heart, eyes, joints and many more.
Omega-3 fatty acids can originate from both plant-based and marine sources as follows:
- ALA, a short-chain, plant based omega-3 is found in seeds such as flaxseeds and nuts
- EPA
- September 20, 2020
I often recommend the ‘healthful’ benefits of home-made bone broth, which makes a fantastic base for stews and soups, as it is full of nourishing substances. Well dogs and cats love it too and it makes a super nutritious and inexpensive treat or an additional source of nourishment...
Why is bone broth so good for our pets?
Bone broth, which is easily digestible, essential, anti-inflammatory, gut healing nutrients such as amino acids the building blocks of protein, easily absorbable forms of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sulphur, silicon, phosphorus and chondroitin, glucosamine & gelatin which have been released into the water as the bones have been simmered.
- February 25, 2020
Probiotics can support the healthy bacteria in your dog's gut contributing to a healthy immune system, but which probiotics are best for your pets?
The short answer is yes. A more complete answer is yes, but human probiotics is not the best treatment to maintain your dog’s gut health.
Vets often prescribe canine-specific probiotics for dogs showing signs of stomach upset. And over the years various studies have confirmed that probiotics can support the healthy bacteria in your dog’s gut, contributing to a healthy immune system. Just like they do in us.
But not all probiotics are created equal. Can you give your pets human probiotics for example? Although giving your dog human probiotics won’t
- February 02, 2019
Animals give us unconditional love. We can implement the following suggestions for a healthier lifestyle to return that love. See how you can improve pet's health through healthy pet foods:
- Ensure the first ingredients listed on pet foods are from high quality animal proteins and not from inferior quality grain based sources.
- Do select proteins from chicken, venison, fish, duck, and rabbit and rotate these to reduce the risk of food intolerances.
- Opt for products that specifically name the protein sources, such as lamb, duck rather than ‘poultry’ or ‘meat’.
- Look for foods containing fresh sources of fruit and vegetables.
- Aim for gluten free/wheat free grains including millet, quinoa, and gluten-free oats.
- January 06, 2018
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil for Dogs & Cats – why not give coconut oil a try as it offers many health benefits for your dog and cat such as improving digestion, supporting skin and coat health, reducing allergic reactions, providing energy and much more! Coconut Oil is anti bacterial, anti viral and anti fungal.
What is Coconut Oil
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Coconut oil is a food grade oil and has a long history of safe and effective use as a food supplement for both humans and animals. According to the Coconut Research Centre, [1] coconut oil is described as the ‘healthiest oil on earth’ and has been used to treat a wide range of health conditions. It is extracted from the coconut meat
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- January 04, 2018
Why not try one of our top selling products – Dr Mercola Complete Probiotics for Cats and Dogs containing over 10 beneficial bacteria strains with a minimum of 38 billion beneficial bacteria packed into every serving. Specifically designed for pets, and containing strains of bacteria unique to them
So what are probiotics for dogs and cats and how do they work?
Probiotics are live microorganisms / strains of gut-friendly bacteria that when consumed may have beneficial health effects. The word probiotic means “for life” and there is increasing research showing that healthy populations of friendly bacteria can maintain your pet’s immune system in good working order.
- April 07, 2016
Why not consider mushroom supplements for your pet. Their health-promoting properties, with their ability to support the immune system, aid detoxification as well as their anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, antioxidant properties
For thousands of years mushrooms have been valued by many cultures around the world, especially in the Far East, for their therapeutic as well as nutritional properties and increasing evidence is confirming their benefits for animals as well as humans.
In addition to immune-enhancing beta-glucans and related polysaccharides, which help support a healthy immune response to infectious and immune-deficient conditions, mushrooms are
- January 11, 2016
A more holistic approach to pet care is becoming increasingly important if our pets are to live healthy and happy lives.
As the incidence of animal diseases including cancers and allergies increases, a more holistic approach to pet care is becoming increasingly necessary. Holistic animal care addresses the entire body, rather than its parts and it considers the animal’s mental and physical health, the environment around them and focuses on prevention as well as just the treatment of symptoms.
Nutrition is central to holistic animal care and influences your pet’s emotional as well as physical wellness. Poor nutrition compromises an animal’s curative potential and leads to health imbalances, toxicity and disease. Good nutrition promotes a strong immune system, normal reproduction and growth.