No bones about it: risks vs benefits of meaty bones

Should we really give a dog a bone? Feeding raw bones to dogs, and to a lesser extent, cats, has again surged in popularity particularly with the rise of DIY BARF (bones and raw food) diets. Unfortunately, the evidence around feeding raw bones is not as clear cut as everyone would think; there's a long … Continue reading No bones about it: risks vs benefits of meaty bones

Natural isn’t always best

This week, I was flooded with questions and concerns from clients worrying about feeding an "unnatural" diet to their pets. Some had been told by unqualified laypeople that they were doing something 'bad' or 'wrong' by feeding their pet a complete and balanced commercial diet, because it wasn't natural. Unfortunately, some of these pets became … Continue reading Natural isn’t always best