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09/17/2026

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09/13/2026

09/13/2026

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🥦 ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL FOODS YOU CAN ADD TO YOUR DOG’S BOWL

Broccoli sprouts are packed with the building blocks for sulforaphane, a plant compound that activates Nrf2: one of the body’s most important antioxidant and detoxification pathways.

Research has linked sulforaphane with cellular protection🧬, healthier inflammation, detoxification, and defenses against cancer-related changes.

And it’s actually been studied in dogs! 🐶

In a peer-reviewed dog study, just one dose of a broccoli-sprout supplement reduced the activity of a cancer-related enzyme by 24% in just 24 hours.

🌱 Why sprouts? Young broccoli sprouts can provide dramatically higher concentrations of sulforaphane precursors than mature broccoli, making a tiny amount a powerful addition to the bowl.

That’s why we love adding finely chopped organic broccoli sprouts to our dogs’ meals, and why Dr. Karen Becker included organic broccoli sprouts in Liver Lift™.

Liver Lift combines broccoli sprouts with NAC, glutathione, glycine, milk thistle, TUDCA, SOD, carnosine and other targeted nutrients to support the liver, antioxidant defenses, bile flow and the body’s everyday detoxification systems.

Your pet already has an incredible detoxification system. The goal isn’t a “cleanse”, it’s giving that system nutritional support every day.

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09/02/2026

People know this. But it doesn't "apply".
Not to their dog.

I'm more and more convinced this is an "I don't care" problem, rather than a lack of knowledge
Because surely, by now, people know.

There's information everywhere about dogs rushing up to other dogs.

About recall.
Giving dog's space
About what can happen when one dog simply won’t leave another alone.

So maybe lack of information isn’t always the problem.

They know that allowing their dog to charge up to a dog on lead isn’t fair.
They know that repeatedly calling a dog who is completely ignoring them, while reassuring everyone around that “they’re friendly!”, isn’t fair.
They know that when another dog is trying to move away and theirs keeps following, chasing or pushing back into their space, the interaction isn’t friendly.

Maybe I've become more hardened in my view on this.
Because I'm really over it.

So why does it keep happening?

Maybe that’s the question we should be asking.

Is it just complacency?

Is it because calling their dog away would interrupt what their dog is enjoying?
Maybe because nothing bad has happened before, so they assume nothing ever will?
Is it because dealing with it in the moment feels inconvenient?

Or is there still a good old dose of:
“My dog is fine. It’s your dog that has the problem.”

I’m becoming less and less convinced this is a knowledge gap.

What do you think is really behind the “they’re friendly” problem?

07/04/2026

Stay safe!

04/26/2026

Are some of the more popular leashes the best ones? Maybe not.
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Retractable dog leashes seem convenient, but veterinarians warn they increase injury risk for dogs and owners. Learn safer leash alternatives.

04/26/2026

Are you petting dogs in a way they enjoy?
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Think all petting feels good to your dog? Not even close. Science shows a lot of what we call affection is actually overstimulation. Slow it down. Your dog doesn’t want a drum solo on their head. Slow strokes equal calm, fast pats equal stress.

A new peer-revied study surveying dog and cat owners looked at how touch relates to pet wellbeing and found clear differences between species. For dogs, gentle petting had the biggest positive impact, especially slow, calm stroking along the chest, shoulders, and sides. The more time and physical contact, the better, with added benefits when dogs lean on their owners or sleep close by. This type of touch mimics natural social grooming and helps reduce stress while promoting relaxation. In contrast, owner-initiated petting didn’t have the same effect in cats. What mattered more was cat-initiated contact, particularly head rubbing, also known as bunting. Gentle touch can improve wellbeing, but only when it aligns with the animal’s natural behavior and comfort level. Takeaway: If your dog leans into you, relaxes, or closes their eyes, you’re doing it right, if they pull away or get restless, adjust pressure or location.