Author Archives: Teresa Young

Reading time approx 5 minutes As a canine wellness specialist, one of the most incredible processes I share with pet parents is autophagy—a natural cellular “cleanup” system that becomes especially active during fasting. Autophagy isn’t new, a trend, or exclusive to humans. It’s a deeply rooted biological mechanism that has helped animals survive, adapt, andContinue reading “The Power of Autophagy: How Fasting Activates Your Dog’s Natural Healing Intelligence”

There’s a huge difference between simple sugars and complex sugars,  and most people have no idea how this affects their dogs! Commercial pet foods (kibble, tins, even many “premium” brands) are loaded with complex carbohydrates, better known as starches. “Complex carbs” = polysaccharides (“Poly” = many, “saccharide” = sugar) So basically… starches are long-chain sugarsContinue reading “The Truth About Starches in Commercial Pet Foods”

Reading time: Approx 5 minutes. We’ve been told that allergies are a disease, that the body is faulty and overreacts to harmless things like pollen, dust, food, or grass. But here’s the truth: neither our bodies nor our dogs’ bodies are broken. Allergies aren’t mistakes; they’re signals. The Bucket Effect Think of the body—human orContinue reading ” The Truth About Allergies”

Reading time approx 3 minutes. Updated: The content in this blog has been revised to give you clear, reliable advice on promoting healthy gut function in your dog. Prebiotics & Probiotics for Dogs: Do They Really Work? If you’ve been searching for answers to your dog’s itchy skin, tummy troubles, or “immune boost,” you’ve probablyContinue reading “Prebiotics & Probiotics for Dogs: Do They Really Work?”

Reading time approx 4 minutes We’ve been conditioned to see worms as dangerous parasites that “invade” our dogs from the outside. The story goes something like this: puppies pick up worms from their mother’s uterus or milk, and adult dogs get them from contaminated soil. We’re told that because worms are everywhere, the only answerContinue reading “Your Dog & Worms: The Hidden Truth”

Reading time approx 3 minutes Let’s talk lymph because if your dog’s itchy, inflamed, or full of yeasty gunk, this system needs your attention. Your dog’s lymphatic system is like a sewer network. Its job? To collect waste from every single cell in the body and carry it out. It deals with acids, dead cells,Continue reading “The Hidden Detox Systems Behind Your Dog’s Itching, Inflammation & Gunk: Lymph and Kidneys”

Reading time approx 3 mins There’s a new chemical cocktail being pushed on pet parents, and it’s got me shouting from the rooftops: please don’t fall for it.  It’s called Bravecto Quantum, a 12-month injectable flea and tick treatment for dogs. Yes, you read that right. One jab. 365 days. A full year of insecticideContinue reading ” NEW Flea & Tick Injection Alert: Bravecto Quantum – A Neuro Nightmare for Dogs!”

Reading time approx 4 minutes We live in a world that’s completely upside down, where dry, ultra-processed brown pellets are sold as the healthiest option for dogs, and fresh, species-appropriate food is labelled as dangerous. Where toxic flea treatments and vaccines are pushed as essential, and natural health is brushed off as “woo woo.” ButContinue reading “The Disease-for-Profit System: Why Your Dog’s Health Isn’t Their Priority”

Reading time approx 3 minutes: We put so much care into choosing the right food for our dogs, whether it’s raw, gently cooked, or whole-food based. But what if even the most nutritious food isn’t being used by the body the way it should be? This is where malabsorption comes in, a condition that’s moreContinue reading “Malabsorption in Dogs: When Food Alone Isn’t Enough”

Reading time approx 2 mins Let’s talk about dairy and dogs. Despite the popularity of cheese treats, probiotic yoghurts, and kefir, dairy is not species-appropriate for our canine companions. Dogs are mammals, so yes, they start life drinking their mother’s milk. But here’s the key: after weaning, dogs naturally lose the enzyme (lactase) that breaksContinue reading “Why Dairy Doesn’t Belong in Your Dog’s Bowl “