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Ruth Hatten
Feb 19, 20185 min read
Dry food keeps my pet's teeth clean, doesn't it?
It's a common belief that dry food (or kibble) is necessary in our pets diets to keep their teeth clean and gums healthy - to avoid...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 11, 20183 min read
Does raw chicken cause canine paralysis?
Some of you may have seen or heard about the University of Melbourne's U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital study that alleges that dogs eating...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 6, 20183 min read
7 tips for transitioning your pet to a new diet
Transitioning a cat or dog to a new diet can be tricky. If you're transitioning your pet to a new diet that's going to provide them with...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 9, 20186 min read
Moving house with cats - my top 10 tips for keeping your kitty calm
Moving house is a stressful time, made moreso if you have pets to move too! I recently moved house and with one of my cats having a very...
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Ruth Hatten
Sep 30, 20178 min read
Speciesism On Your Plate, Part 2
A few weeks ago, I posted the first half of a speech I recently gave at a rally for the World Day to End Speciesism, hosted by Coast to...
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Ruth Hatten
Sep 22, 20175 min read
The heart-wrenching agony when your pet gets sick
2017 has been a tough year. Not just for me, but also for my youngest cat. After a recent visit to the emergency vet, I decided it would...
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Ruth Hatten
Sep 5, 20179 min read
Speciesism On Your Plate, Part 1
Recently I spoke at a rally for the World Day to End Speciesism, hosted by Coast To Coast Animal Friends. The event highlighted the...
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Ruth Hatten
Jul 22, 20171 min read
Collaborating to make the world a better place, with Make Me Mindful
Every now and again a super delightful initiative is launched that resonates entirely with your core values. This week Make Me Mindful...
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Ruth Hatten
Apr 24, 20174 min read
Should you vaccinate your pet (year after year after year)?
The vaccine debate is a very emotional one with both the pro-vaccination and anti-vaccination groups standing firm in their positions....
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Ruth Hatten
Apr 24, 20171 min read
Healthy Anzac Biscuits
Anzac Biscuits hold a fond place in my heart and bring back memories of childhood. The all-time no. 1 Anzac Biccy recipe for me is the...
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Ruth Hatten
Apr 19, 20172 min read
Post-Easter Cleanse: 7 days to a cleaner, chocolate free you!
After two weeks of birthday and Easter celebrations, all the cake, chocolate and hot cross buns have left me feeling blah and I have...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 28, 20173 min read
What is the evolutionary programme of nutrition for dogs?
Last weekend, I delivered a presentation on How to Optimise Your Dog's Nutrition - Naturally. In just 30 minutes or so, the audience...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 5, 20173 min read
What is your journey?
This week I asked on Facebook, what is your journey? "We are all on a journey. This lifetime, what is your journey? Mine is all about the...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 5, 20171 min read
Optimise Your Dog's Nutrition - Naturally
Start 2017 on the right paw. Sahaja Animal Healing, surburban pup and The Hound Hutt are proud to present: Optimise Your Dog's Nutrition...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 26, 20173 min read
Is hiring an animal nutritionist too expensive?
The bond we form with our companion animals is unique and so special. The thought of being without them is too hard to bear. Of course...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 22, 20171 min read
Gut-healing smoothie
I love smoothies. I'm also super interested in gut health. Combining these two interests, I've come up with a smoothie that is not only...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 22, 20173 min read
5 tips for sticking to your new year's resolution to eat a plant based diet
So you've made a new year's resolution to start a plant based diet. Or to eat more plants. Or to transition from vegetarianism to...
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Ruth Hatten
Dec 18, 20163 min read
6 Plant Based Christmas Recipes You Can't Do Without!
Next week it's Christmas! Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas! To help inspire you, I've gathered together my favourite Christmas recipes. Each of...
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Ruth Hatten
Dec 18, 20163 min read
My top 7 presents for your pets this Christmas
Reindeer ears, processed Christmas treats and plastic toys. Scrap that. I've got some great ideas for presents for your beloved furry...
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Ruth Hatten
Dec 5, 20163 min read
How you can heal your dog's itchy ears, naturally.
Itchy ears. It can be an ongoing problem for dogs and their human companions. For dogs, the itching can be incessant and it's even worse...
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