Are there foods we can include in our pet’s diet that can support liver health? Of course! Certain wholefoods contain a range of nutrients which can support our dog’s whole health, so here are a few of our favourite foods to support liver health.

Here at My Pet Nutritionist we often describe the liver as the body’s powerhouse, and there are some very good reasons for this. When it goes wrong it can go very wrong, but for us to understand why, we first need to know the function of the liver. So here it is, our brief guide to liver function in pets. 

What foods can support joint health in my dog? Well, here are 5 of our favourite.

There’s a difference between nutrients and foods – nutrients are what you find in foods. Whilst it can be a somewhat reductionist approach to health, if we know the role of certain nutrients, it can help us understand why we need to include them in our pet's diet.So, we thought we’d look at some of the most important nutrients for bone and joint health in pets.

If we are to optimise health in our pets, we need to look at their physical activity, their stress levels, what they are exposed to and more. The reason we are so interested in what they are exposed to is to understand the burden their bodies must detoxify. One of the ways in which we can support detoxification pathways is by purifying the environment around them, and this can include using air purifying plants.

We often forget how important sleep is to overall health, for both ourselves and our pets. So let’s get to grips with why our dogs need it and some top tips for improving its quality, including whether there are nutrients that can help too.