Functional Canine

Functional Canine Led by Jackie Gowland, Animal Scientist and Certified Canine Nutritionist, Functional Canine integrates modern nutritional science with holistic principles.

Our NRC Diet Formulation services are provided to both pet owners and commercial business. There is a huge gap in current canine wellness services, products and community knowledge. Few products cater for dogs with allergies, particularly with allergies to factory farmed meats like beef and chicken. So few pet food companies understand the importance of removing chemicals, hormones, preservatives

and additives from their products to prevent allergies, gastrointestinal issues and nutritional disease, and to ensure the health and longevity of consumer's pets. Few pet owners are aware of how a truely healthy pet should look, should smell and should act because in today's society as there are so many unhealthy animals that 'unhealthy' has become the norm. This is why the Functional Canine was formed here in Adelaide. We want to change the norm. We want to change the way pet food is made. We want to change the way you think. We want your dog to the best dog it can be. WE CHALLENGE YOU TO BECOME A PART OF THE CANINE WELLNESS REVOLUTION

15/06/2026

When discussing the risks of different pet foods, it’s important to look at the data.

Between January 2012 and December 2025, more than 352 million pounds of pet food were recalled due to pathogenic bacteria.

Of those recalls:
• 98.6% were kibble
• 0.59% were raw pet food

These numbers don’t prove all raw food is safe or all kibble is unsafe. They simply remind us to evaluate risk objectively rather than relying on assumptions.

Whatever you feed—raw, gently cooked, freeze-dried or kibble—look at sourcing, manufacturing standards, safety testing, recall history and transparency.

The goal isn’t to defend a feeding philosophy. The goal is to make informed decisions for the dogs that depend on us.

Interested in feeding raw but don’t know where to start? I help pet owners create simple, cost-effective raw feeding plans. Link in bio.

Credits:

Your dog’s skin fully regenerates every three to four weeks. Whatever you’re feeding right now is building their next la...
11/06/2026

Your dog’s skin fully regenerates every three to four weeks. Whatever you’re feeding right now is building their next layer of skin and coat.

A month of poor nutrition shows up as dullness, flaking, and skin irritation.

Skin and coat condition is a reliable indicator of adequate nutritional intake. Using this as a measure along side other markers of nutritional status and routine bloods will assist you to ensure your dog’s diet is meeting its needs.

👇🏻 Studies linked below

💬 Comment “CALL” to book a discovery call with me.

We’ve normalised so much in our dogs that we’ve forgotten what healthy actually looks like.Dull coat, constant itching, ...
10/06/2026

We’ve normalised so much in our dogs that we’ve forgotten what healthy actually looks like.

Dull coat, constant itching, stiff joints, bad breath, low energy. These get written off as “just part of aging,” but a body showing those signs is a body that’s struggling.

A healthy dog has steady energy, a shiny coat, consistent digestion and movement that looks effortless. That’s not a high bar, that’s baseline health, and it’s absolutely achievable when you stop accepting band-aids and start addressing what’s actually wrong.

Our dogs are already telling you how they feel. Are we listening?

When the gut lining is compromised, it doesn’t just show up as typical digestive issues. It can look like chronic itchin...
10/06/2026

When the gut lining is compromised, it doesn’t just show up as typical digestive issues. It can look like chronic itching, recurring infections, anxiety, or a dog that never fully recovers.

70% of the immune system lives in the gut, so when the gut is struggling, everything is.

Real food, targeted probiotics, and reducing toxic load are where we start. Want to learn more about what food can do for your dog? Comment CALL for a free 15min chat with Jackie from Functional Canine.

Nutrition is so much more nuanced than most people realise.From gut health and behavior to aging, muscle maintenance, an...
09/06/2026

Nutrition is so much more nuanced than most people realise.

From gut health and behavior to aging, muscle maintenance, and disease prevention, the small choices made in the bowl every day can shape long-term health outcomes far more than people think 🐾

Comment “CALL” to book a free 15-minute discovery call with Jackie, or use the link in bio to learn more about supporting your dog naturally.

07/06/2026

A lot of people still believe senior dogs should eat less protein.

As dogs age, maintaining muscle mass becomes more difficult, and inadequate protein intake can contribute to weakness, slower recovery, lower energy, and reduced resilience. The focus should be on highly digestible, high-quality protein sources, unless a dog has specific advanced kidney conditions requiring specific nutritional guidance.

Comment “CALL” to book a free 15-minute discovery call with Jackie, or use the link in bio to learn more about supporting your dog naturally.

🎥 Credits to .shannonnash

Arthritis in senior dogs is common, but this doesn’t mean they should suffer in silence.Slowing down, hesitation on stai...
31/05/2026

Arthritis in senior dogs is common, but this doesn’t mean they should suffer in silence.

Slowing down, hesitation on stairs, stiffness after rest, or playing less are often signs of chronic pain, not just getting older. The good news is there are natural ways to support mobility and quality of life without medication, from rehab and movement therapy to nutriceuticals, laser therapy, acupuncture, and a diet that reduces inflammation 🐾

💬 Comment “MOBILITY” to book a free 15-minute discovery call with Jackie, or use the link in bio to learn more about supporting your dog naturally.

A great resource for those just getting started and wanting to expand their understanding of the current pet food and ve...
30/05/2026

A great resource for those just getting started and wanting to expand their understanding of the current pet food and veterinary industry.

Dr. Will Cole from The Art of Being Well interviewed one of my favourite holistic vets Dr. Judy.

For the full story and podcast link, see below ⬇️

“Your vet probably isn't telling you this...

3 in 4 dogs who reach age 10 get a cancer diagnosis. The average golden retriever lifespan has dropped from 17 years to 10. Something is very wrong.

Dr. Judy Morgan has been a vet for 40 years. She's written 9 books. And the traditional veterinary world has called her every version of "voodoo practitioner" for daring to ask why our pets are getting sicker. She sat down with Dr. Will Cole and didn't hold back:

👉 Commercial kibble is made from rendered animals that, according to the head of one of the country's biggest rendering companies, are virtually impossible to produce without euthanasia solution in them. The FDA's response? Not enough to worry about.

👉 Spaying or neutering at 6 months is essentially overnight menopause for a puppy. Scandinavia bans it without medical reason - and their dogs live longer.

👉 Flea and tick "meds" aren't repellents. They're neurotoxins. Your pet has to be bitten to deliver the chemical.

👉 Most core vaccines last a lifetime. Titer testing proves it. The annual booster card is marketing, not medicine.

If you've got a dog or a cat, you need to listen to this episode...”

28/05/2026

Dogs understand far more than we give them credit for.

When life changes, I talk to my dog through it all, the stress, the travel, the routine shifts, because they pick up on so much more than words alone. They notice our tone, our body language, and our patterns. Keeping them feeling safe and included is important.

💬 Comment “CALL” to book a discovery call with me

As your scent gradually fades from the environment, your dog is constantly processing those changes, which may explain w...
27/05/2026

As your scent gradually fades from the environment, your dog is constantly processing those changes, which may explain why they react differently when you’ve been gone for minutes versus hours.

💬 Does your dog wait by the door before you get home? I know mine does!

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