What's causing your pet's gut issues?
Gut issues can result from various factors, but there's one factor you may not have considered... Gut issues are commonplace with dogs...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 8, 20224 min read
Your animal's body is an ecosystem
Traditional cultures saw the body as an ecosystem or garden: rivers flowing through lymphatics and veins, mountains constructing bones,...
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Ruth Hatten
Dec 16, 20214 min read
6 natural tips for a shiny, soft coat
Looking for natural ways to help your fur babe have a shiny, soft coat? Check them out below. Plus I've also included some...
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Ruth Hatten
Sep 17, 20214 min read
There's no such thing as high quality dry dog food
Today when I was checking my Instagram account, I was tagged in a post about puppy poo. Someone, whose identity I shall not reveal,...
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Ruth Hatten
Jun 18, 20215 min read
Your dog is not a doll (& neither is your cat)
Lessons in pet expenditure and pet health, with a little bit of financial advice thrown in! I'm always amazed by the range of pet...
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Ruth Hatten
Apr 7, 20219 min read
Herbs for animals: how they work & how they can help
Herbs possess a myriad of healing benefits for animals and humans alike. When used correctly, they work gently within the body,...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 10, 20216 min read
Your Pet's Toxic Load: What It Is & Why It's Important
Plus, my top 5 tips for reducing your pet's toxic load! Your cat or dog is exposed to toxins every day. No matter how focussed you are on...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 26, 20215 min read
There's another way to care for animals: Part 2
The mainstream approach to caring for animals fails in many respects. I explain why in Part 1 of this 2-part blog series. Luckily, there...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 12, 20215 min read
There's another way to care for animals: Part 1
The mainstream approach to caring for animals fails in many respects. It is based on processed, unnatural foods and a band-aid approach...
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Ruth Hatten
Dec 4, 20202 min read
The importance of enrichment in your pet's life
Enrichment is a super important part of ensuring that your animal has the healthiest and happiest life. What is enrichment and how can...
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Ruth Hatten
Aug 4, 20206 min read
A red, itchy dog with chronic gut issues comes good!
A case study on Louis the Lab One of the things I love most about being an animal naturopath is getting results for my dog and cat...
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Ruth Hatten
Apr 28, 20202 min read
The dangers of BPA for your pet
BPA in dog food cans can interfere with your dog’s hormones, according to a recent study. Many of us are aware about the potentially...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 21, 20205 min read
What Are The 6 Common Mistakes When Raw Feeding Your Cat Or Dog?
A raw diet can be the healthiest diet for your cat or dog but mistakes can be made, which can have negative health impacts for your pet....
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 5, 20203 min read
What's the best food for puppies and kittens?
Did you know that what you feed your new puppy or kitten can determine their health for the rest of their life? Yep, their food is super...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 23, 20203 min read
What is the evolutionary programme of nutrition for cats?
I have previously written about the evolutionary programme of nutrition for dogs and because cats mustn't be forgotten, here is the...
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Ruth Hatten
Nov 23, 20193 min read
Are you feeding your pet a balanced diet?
Some believe that a balanced diet means that every meal must be "complete and balanced". This is not so and in fact, it flies in the face...
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Ruth Hatten
Nov 18, 20191 min read
What steps can we take to help our pets thrive?
Do you know the difference between thriving and surviving? What does it mean to thrive and to survive? And how does this relate to the...
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Ruth Hatten
Nov 13, 20191 min read
Is Your Home Prepped Pet Food Supplying All the Nutrients Your Pet Needs?
Do you home prep your pet’s food? How can you be sure they’re getting everything they need? Home prepping is wonderful and is something I...
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Ruth Hatten
Nov 4, 20191 min read
The Importance of Getting Your Puppy's and Kitten's Nutrition Right
Getting your puppy’s and kitten’s nutrition right is important! In this video, (with a special appearance by Louie the greyhound!) I talk...
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Ruth Hatten
Nov 2, 20192 min read
Are you feeding for the right life stage?
Feeding your dog or cat is one thing you do every single day that has a direct influence over their length and quality of life. The...
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