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Plant-Based vs Meat-Based Dog Food: An Evidence-Based Comparison
Does a dog do better on meat or on plants? We compare the two diet types criterion by criterion, at their representative best and worst, give the counter-arguments a fair hearing, and are candid about the points where the data are still maturing.
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Beauty From Within
Itchy skin, hot spots, dull coat, recurrent ear infections — these aren’t just skin problems. Research consistently shows that dogs with skin conditions have altered gut microbiomes, and addressing gut health can resolve skin issues that topical treatments alone cannot.
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The Mood-Mind Connection
Is your dog anxious, reactive, or struggling with behavioural issues? The gut might be sending stress signals to the brain. Over 90% of serotonin — the ‘happiness’ neurotransmitter — is produced in the gut, not the brain.
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Building Resilient Defences
If your dog seems to catch every bug going around or battles recurring infections, the answer may lie not in boosting immunity, but in supporting the gut. Approximately 70% of immune tissue resides in the gut, making it ground zero for disease resistance.
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Your Dog’s Hidden Health Command Centre
Every time you fill your dog’s bowl, you’re feeding trillions of microorganisms that determine how well your dog can actually use that nutrition. The gut microbiome houses 70-80% of immune tissue and produces over 90% of serotonin. It’s not just about digestion — it’s the foundation of whole-body health.
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Fibre for Dogs: Feed Your Dog’s Microbiome for Whole-Body Health
Dietary fibre is far more than roughage — it’s the primary fuel for the trillions of beneficial bacteria in your dog’s gut microbiome. Different fibre types produce distinct effects, from blood glucose regulation to enabling short-chain fatty acid production that influences immunity, brain function, and skin health. This guide examines soluble, insoluble, and prebiotic fibres,…
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The Dog Ear Microbiome: Why Chronic Ear Problems Start in the Gut
This comprehensive guide explores the fascinating science of the canine ear microbiome, why chronic ear infections almost always indicate underlying disease, and how addressing root causes through the gut-skin axis offers the best path to lasting ear health.
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The Dog Oral Microbiome: Gateway to Whole-Body Health
This article explores the science behind your dog’s oral microbiome, the bidirectional gut-oral axis, and evidence-based nutritional strategies that support oral health from the inside out.
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Dog Skin Microbiome: The Invisible Shield Protecting Your Dog
This comprehensive guide explores the science of the canine skin microbiome – what it is, how it functions, and why it matters for your dog’s health. Crucially, we examine the powerful connection between your dog’s gut and skin through the gut-skin axis, revealing how internal nutrition shapes the skin’s external ecosystem.
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Nutrition for Senior Dogs: Evidence, Mechanisms and Dietary Strategies
Discover how targeted nutrition supports cognitive function, joint health, immune strength, and gut microbiome balance in senior dogs – helping them thrive in their golden years with vitality and comfort.
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