The science of canine ageing has advanced significantly. We now know that specific compounds can target the biological mechanisms driving decline — from oxidative stress and inflammaging to mitochondrial dysfunction and sarcopenia. This guide examines the evidence behind the most researched anti-aging supplements for dogs, and identifies which ones genuinely earn their place.
Healthspan for dogs isn't about adding years — it's about adding life to those years. Discover how targeted nutrition and gut microbiome health can protect your dog's mobility, cognitive function, and vitality as they age. A canine nutritionist explains the science behind extending your dog's healthy, vibrant years.
Itchy skin. Stiff joints. Anxiety that has no obvious trigger. The hidden signs of poor gut health in dogs rarely look digestive, which is why most owners miss them. This evidence-based guide helps you recognise the obvious and hidden symptoms, understand what they mean, and know when to act.
The science is clear: ingredient elimination alone is not enough. Research consistently shows that dogs with atopic dermatitis have significantly depleted gut bacteria and lower levels of the protective short-chain fatty acids that maintain skin barrier integrity. This guide examines the peer-reviewed evidence behind the gut-skin axis and provides a practical framework for choosing a hypoallergenic diet that addresses both the triggers and the underlying gut dysfunction most guides ignore.
an dogs actually digest plant ingredients? The peer-reviewed science is clear — and it goes far beyond simple tolerance. Dogs carry up to seven times more copies of the AMY2B starch-digestion gene than wolves, while their gut microbiome deploys an average of 71 carbohydrate-active enzymes per bacterial species to break down complex plant fibres. Together, these two systems produce short-chain fatty acids that fuel gut barrier integrity, immune regulation, and metabolic health. This article examines the genetic, microbial, and clinical evidence behind canine plant processing.
Antibiotics save lives — but research shows they also inflict significant damage on your dog's gut microbiome, depleting beneficial bacteria and impairing recovery for weeks or even months. This evidence-based guide explains what commonly prescribed antibiotics do to the canine gut, how long recovery really takes, and the nutritional strategies proven to support microbiome rebuilding from day one.
