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View fullsize ✨ #MYTHBUSTINGMONDAY: Can dogs digest kibble + raw food together? You’ve heard it before — “don’t mix kibble and raw; they digest at different speeds and could harm your dog!” 💡 But is this backed by science? Spoiler:
View fullsize #FoodFactFriday 🍵 Green tea might be a pantry staple for humans—but did you know it has evidence-backed benefits for our dogs, too? Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is rich in polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is r
View fullsize 🎆 Is Your Dog Ready for Fireworks? 🇨🇦🇺🇸 With Canada Day (July 1st) and Independence Day (July 4th) just around the corner, now is the time to start preparing if your dog struggles with noise sensitivity or firework phobia. 💥 Sound sensitivity
View fullsize 🧠 MYTH: Grain-Free Diets Cause Heart Disease in Dogs Although the FDA’s initial investigation into grain-free diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) dates back to 2018, the myth persists — even among veterinary professionals. But what d
View fullsize 🌼 #FoodFactFriday: The Golden Healer – Calendula for Dogs 🌼 Did you know this sunshine-hued herb does far more than just brighten your garden? Calendula officinalis, also known as marigold, has been trusted for centuries in both human and v
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View fullsize 💩 Can poop heal your pup? It might sound bizarre, but Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) is one of the most promising breakthroughs in modern veterinary care—and your dog could benefit more than you think. 📉 Many dogs today suffer from c
View fullsize 🚫 #MythBustingMonday 🚫 “Isn’t raw food full of dangerous bacteria?” If you’ve ever asked that—or been warned by someone else—you’re not alone. Fear around raw feeding is everywhere. But today, let’s t
View fullsize 🌿 Has The Balanced Canine helped you and your dog? We’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review 💚 Whether you’ve followed us quietly or leaned on us during a tough time — your voice can help other dog guar
View fullsize ✨ #FoodFactFriday: The Collagen Connection 🦴💪 Did you know your dog’s natural collagen production starts to decline from just 1 year of age? 😱 That means by the time they’re a senior, they’ve lost a LOT of this vital protein tha