Purple Pup

13/06/2026

Such amazing examples of animals using communication buttons! 🐾💜

13/06/2026

Some medications can mess up the body's balance and damage the gut microbiome, meaning other things are harmed, including the immune system. So it's a great idea to give them a little boost. 🙏🐾💜

12/06/2026

This little cutie is currently in residence on our balcony and has spent the afternoon exploring. I don't know how long he's been here, or how long he might stay. Or how on earth he got here in the first place! But he's very welcome. 🥰

Having done a bit of research, I think he's a Zebra Spider, which is a common kind of jumping spider. Apparently, jumping spiders are super intelligent and curious, have exceptional eyesight, and often seem to enjoy observing (sometimes even interacting) with humans...

That such a tiny creature would want to interact with a being who is thousands of times bigger is amazing! And actually actually melts my heart. ❤️

12/06/2026

09/06/2026

Your dog might benefit from a change of food if they have persistent health problems, including:

Loose stools
Constipation
Flatulance
Vomiting
Dry-heaving

Obesity

Bad breath
Stained or missing teeth
Gum disease

Dull coats
Itchy skin
Patches of missing fur
Hot spots
Ye**ty ears
Stained coat and paws

Prone to infection
Or parasite infestation

Low energy
Or constant frenzied energy

A**l gland problems
Eye problems
Joint problems
Urinary tract problems
Kidney problems
Pancreas problems
Pretty much any kind of problems...

Also, some behavioural problems can be influenced by diet, including:

Chronic stress
Anxiety
Restlessness
Lethargy
Low mood
Irritability
Reactivity
Obsessive behaviours

A dog who is generally happy and healthy (physically, mentally and behaviourally) is likely on a diet that suits them.

So if a dog isn't doing well on a particular diet, I think it's definitely worth trying something else.

Including if they are on a 'prescription' kibble. I mean, if you've tried one for a few months and the problem hasn't improved, it's not doing what it's supposed to do.

Including those very expensive boutique diets.

Including raw food diets.

You might know I'm a raw food advocate. Not least because I've seen the difference it has made, for my own dog, and for lots of others. But I'm not adamant everyone should feed their dogs raw, nor am I judgemental about those who choose not to do so.

I fully appreciate raw food is not for every dog.

Nor for every human. And I understand humans choose what to feed their dogs for a hundred different reasons, and within all kinds of limitations.

But I do think the *best* kind of diet for dogs (and humans, probably all mammals) is, simply:

✅️ Fresh
✅️ Varied
✅️ Minimally-processed

Certainly, optimal nutrition is life-changing, life-enhancing and, probably, life-extending.

So, one of the very best things we can do for our dogs is to offer them the very best diet for their own particular personal needs...

That means a diet they actually *thrive* on.

Whatever that diet might look like. 🐾💜

09/06/2026

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