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Canine Vitality Offering a wide range of herbal remedies and Canine Naturopathic consults Any herbs required can be dispensed at the time of consult also.

At Canine Vitality we are Naturopathic health advisors for caring and compassionate dog owners who want their pets to enjoy the same quality of life as they do. We understand that individual dogs have specific needs and that when these needs are met, they will live a long, happy, healthy and vital life. We use natural raw feeding methods and diets, herbs, essences and other holistic treatments that are safe and effective and work to help bring your best friend back to optimum health. We provide an in clinic consulting service at Enoggera, Brisbane as well as skype/online/phone consultations for those out of this service area. We also offer a range of natural alternatives to flea, tick, worming and vaccinations. NB We do not diagnose as animal Naturopaths- please seek veterinary advice for a diagnosis on all health conditions.

I don't see a dog as just a set of symptoms.When a dog comes to me  with itchy skin, for example, I'm interested in more...
19/10/2026

I don't see a dog as just a set of symptoms.

When a dog comes to me with itchy skin, for example, I'm interested in more than the skin.

How is their digestion? What is their energy like? Have there been changes in their behaviour? What have they experienced over the past few months or even years?

I'm looking at how the different parts of their health fit together.

This is something I've learnt through years of working with both people and animals: sometimes, the clues that help us understand a problem aren't found where the problem appears.

The body is connected, and our approach to health needs to recognise that.

It's also why I encourage dog owners to become curious observers of their own dogs, rather than focusing on one symptom at a time.

The more you understand your dog, the more pieces of the puzzle you may begin to see.

18/10/2026

What happened before your dog's health problems began?

A change in food, medication, routine or environment may be worth noting when you're trying to understand a recurring problem.

The timing doesn't automatically tell us the cause, but it can give us useful clues and help us ask better questions.

Sometimes, looking back helps us understand the present a little more clearly.

In my latest video, I share the 5 things I personally do when a dog keeps having health problems.

🐾 Watch now on Happy Healthy Dogs.

16/10/2026

Do you know what your dog is like when they're well?

Their normal energy, digestion, behaviour and general wellbeing can tell us a lot when something starts to change.

Every dog is an individual, and understanding what's normal for YOUR dog is an important part of recognising when something might need attention.

It's not about worrying over every little change. It's about learning to notice.

I've shared 5 things I personally do when a dog keeps having health problems in my latest Happy Healthy Dogs video.

🎥 Come and watch!

Does your dog keep having the same health problem, even after you've treated it?Perhaps it's itchy skin, recurring ear i...
15/10/2026

Does your dog keep having the same health problem, even after you've treated it?

Perhaps it's itchy skin, recurring ear infections, digestive upsets or another issue that seems to improve, only to return weeks or months later.

One thing I've noticed over many years of working with animals is that when a problem keeps returning, it's worth looking beyond the symptom itself.

What else might be happening in that dog's body? Are there other little signs that seem unrelated? And what might the dog's health history be telling us?

Sometimes, the most useful clues are found when we stop looking at the individual problem and start looking at the bigger picture.

It's one of the reasons I believe understanding your dog matters just as much as recognising their symptoms.

Have you experienced a health problem with your dog that just keeps coming back?
Comment below!

14/10/2026

🐾 Does your dog's health problem keep coming back?

When the same symptoms keep returning, it's easy to focus on the problem in front of us and look for the next thing to try.

But have you ever stopped to look at the pattern?

After more than 35 years working with people and animals, I've learned how valuable it can be to step back and look at the bigger picture.

In my latest video, I share the 5 things I personally do when a dog keeps having health problems.

🎥 Watch the full video on Happy Healthy Dogs!

14/10/2026

🐾 Does your dog's health problem keep coming back?

When the same symptoms keep returning, it's easy to focus on the problem in front of us and look for the next thing to try.

But have you ever stopped to look at the pattern?

After more than 35 years working with people and animals, I've learned how valuable it can be to step back and look at the bigger picture.

In my latest video, I share the 5 things I personally do when a dog keeps having health problems
🎥 Watch the full video on Happy Healthy Dogs!

Is Stress Really Affecting Your Dog?🐾 This is something I think we sometimes overlook.Dogs don't live in isolation.They ...
12/10/2026

Is Stress Really Affecting Your Dog?

🐾 This is something I think we sometimes overlook.

Dogs don't live in isolation.

They experience their environment.

Changes in routine.
Moving house.
New people or animals.
Lack of rest.
Ongoing stimulation.
Changes in their relationship with the people around them.

And dogs are individuals.

Some cope with change beautifully.

Others are much more sensitive.

I'm not suggesting that your stress causes your dog's illness.

And I'm certainly not suggesting you should feel guilty if your dog isn't well.

But after many years of working with dogs, I've learned to ask:

“What is life actually like for this particular dog?”

Sometimes that question gives us another piece of the puzzle.

Not the whole answer.

Just another piece.

🐾 And sometimes understanding that piece changes how we care for the dog.

08/10/2026

What if we’re missing part of the picture?

I don’t believe we should look at one symptom in isolation when it comes to our dogs.

Sometimes the little clues we see elsewhere can help us understand what’s really going on.

🎥 Here’s a quick look at why I always step back and look at the whole dog.

👉 Watch the full video on my channel Happy Healthy Dogs

The Place You See the Problem Isn't Always the Whole Story🐾 Your dog has itchy skin…So you look at the skin.Your dog has...
08/10/2026

The Place You See the Problem Isn't Always the Whole Story

🐾 Your dog has itchy skin…

So you look at the skin.

Your dog has ear infections…

So you look at the ears.

Your dog has digestive problems…

So you look at the gut.

That makes sense.

But sometimes the place you see the problem isn't the whole story.

The body is interconnected.

Gut health, immune function, skin health and inflammation can influence one another.

And then there is everything else that makes up your dog's life — diet, environment, medications, activity, stress, rest and individual sensitivity.

This doesn't mean every skin problem is “the gut”.

Or every ear infection is an allergy.

Or every health problem has one hidden cause.

It means we need to be willing to look at the bigger picture.

Because your dog is a whole individual.

Not a collection of separate symptoms.

One of the things I want to encourage dog owners to do is listen to the pattern.Not every symptom has a hidden meaning.A...
08/10/2026

One of the things I want to encourage dog owners to do is listen to the pattern.

Not every symptom has a hidden meaning.

And not every problem is caused by the gut.

But your dog's body is constantly giving you information.

Changes in:

🐾 stool
🐾 appetite
🐾 skin
🐾 ears
🐾 energy
🐾 behaviour
🐾 digestion

can all be pieces of the bigger picture. Rather than becoming overwhelmed trying to fix everything at once…start observing.

Sometimes the first step towards helping your dog is simply becoming a better observer of the dog in front of you. 💚

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