Beyond The Bowl Blog

Kibble does not clean your dog’s teeth

It’s time we addressed this. Just about every day we get an email or a call or a social media post saying… “How can I keep my dog’s teeth clean if they don’t eat kibble?” There seems to be a belief...

How is Kibble (Dry Food) Made?

How is Kibble (Dry Food) Made? The increase of pet deaths leading to pet food recalls, both here and overseas, has prompted conscious pet owners to take a closer look at their dog’s food. As righ...

Raw chicken and APN in dogs: What are the risks?

Key Points Risk: Raw chicken linked to rare nerve condition, APN. Cause: Likely triggered by campylobacter bacteria. Study: Melbourne Uni found APN cases had this bacteria, especially with raw chi...

No - those wobbly bits on your dog are not cute!

Every day, and I mean, every day... dog owners are asking the question... does my dog look big in their skin? Weight is not necessarily a guide and it can actually be quite inaccurate.  I have two ...

BREAKING FREE - The future of food and farming

One of the world’s leading advocates for animal welfare is the UK organisation, COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING.  I’m a strong supporter of this organisation and have quoted before many interesting fac...

Acupuncture for your dog

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a favourite form of holistic medicine. The ancient Chinese have for many thousands of years, recognised an association between the individuals health and the w...

Good food comes from the source

Food is the essential foundation for a long life of good health - both for ourselves and for the companion animals in our care. There is so much apparently conflicting information out there about w...

Is Your Dog Behaving Badly?

Oops I've done it again. And again... What's considered 'bad behaviour' in dogs is more common than you think. These behaviours can include: Being too active Destructive House soiling Aggression A...