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04/09/2026

“This is George—and although his genes are part of his story, they don’t have to write every chapter.”
Your dog’s genetics may create a tendency—but they don’t always decide the outcome.

A dog may inherit a tendency towards obesity, inflammation, allergies or certain health conditions. But having a genetic susceptibility does not mean illness is inevitable.

Think of your dog’s genes like a collection of switches and dimmers. The DNA itself doesn’t change, but some genes can become more or less active in response to the messages the body receives.

Those messages come from many places:
🌿 Food and nutrients
🌿 Gut health
🌿 Stress and sleep
🌿 Exercise
🌿 Medications
🌿 Environmental chemicals and toxins
🌿 Age and lifestyle

This is known as epigenetics—the way environment and lifestyle can influence how genes behave without changing the actual DNA.
And this is where nutrition becomes so much more than simply filling the bowl.

Food provides the body with the materials and biological signals it uses to support immune function, regulate inflammation, produce hormones, maintain the gut microbiome, repair cells and manage everyday toxin exposure.
Omega-3 fatty acids can influence inflammatory pathways.

Certain fibres feed beneficial gut bacteria, which produce compounds that communicate with the immune system and the rest of the body.

Fresh whole foods provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and natural plant compounds that the body uses in countless processes.
This doesn’t mean one food can magically “switch off” an allergy gene or prevent every disease. Biology is far more complex than that.
But it does mean that genetics are only one part of your dog’s story.

The food they eat every day, the health of their gut, their environment, stress levels, medications and total toxin load all help shape how that story unfolds.

This is why I look beyond simply asking:
“Does this food meet the minimum nutritional requirements?”

I also want to know:
What is this food repeatedly asking the body to process, regulate and respond to—meal after meal, year after year?

Your dog’s bowl contains more than calories. It contains information.

Have you noticed a difference in your dog after changing their food, routine or environment?

30/08/2026

Have you replaced the medicine cabinet with a supplement cupboard? 🌿

Wanting a more natural approach for your dog is a wonderful step—but adding powder after powder can still leave us treating symptoms without asking one important question:
Why is the problem happening in the first place?

It isn’t about whether something comes in a tablet, powder or bottle. It’s about whether it has been chosen for the dog in front of you—or simply added because it worked for someone else’s dog.

A truly holistic approach looks at the whole picture:
- What your dog eats every day
- Gut and digestive health
- Lifestyle and environment
- Previous medications and treatments
- Their complete health history
- When and why their symptoms began

There is no one-size-fits-all natural remedy for recurring skin and ear problems, diarrhoea, poor immune health or anxiety. The probiotic, herb or supplement that helps one dog may be completely unsuitable—or simply unnecessary—for another.

Medication sometimes has an important role, and supplements can be incredibly valuable. The key is knowing why each one is being used, what it is supposed to achieve and how you will know whether it is actually helping.

Before adding the next scoop, ask:
What am I trying to address—and does my dog genuinely need this?

Be honest… how many powders, oils or supplements currently go into your dog’s bowl, and do you know exactly what each one is there to do? No judgement—we’ve all been tempted by the latest “miracle” product! 👇

30/08/2026

Life with dogs is beautiful. It’s also muddy, slobbery, smelly…and occasionally suspiciously wet. 🤣
With four Bulldogs, cleaning isn’t an occasional event in our house! I genuinely love Pawlab because their pet-safe, plant-based cleaning products actually work, smell fresh and don’t leave the house smelling like harsh chemicals.
From surprise puddles and stubborn stains to everyday grime, outdoor areas and very muddy Bulldogs—Pawlab has it covered.
Shop at pawlab.com.au and use code SALTYPAWS15.
Pawlab also donates around 8,640 litres of cleaning solution to rescue centres every year 🤍

27/08/2026

Well, you’ve certainly all spotted these! 😂
I’ve been asked about PawLab’s new Probiotic Peanut Butter Soft Chews A LOT, so I’ve checked the ingredients and probiotic blend properly. Here’s my honest take…

The short answer?
As a healthy, gut-friendly treat for the right dog, I quite like them. As a targeted therapeutic probiotic, that’s a different conversation.

These soft chews are:
😊 Australian-made.
😊 Made with real peanut butter—with no sugar, salt or xylitol.
😊 No-bake, helping the live probiotics remain viable.
😊 Made with seven probiotic species.
😊 A source of natural fibre from wholegrain oats and chia seeds.
😊Free from wheat, corn and added sugar.

The combination of probiotics and natural fibre may provide gentle everyday support for healthy gut flora, digestion and normal stools—all in a convenient chew your dog thinks is simply a treat.

However, when I’m working with a dog experiencing chronic itching, yeast, recurring ear problems, digestive upset or recovering after antibiotics, I don’t choose a probiotic simply because it contains “lots of strains.”
I choose the probiotic for the dog in front of me and the job we need it to do. The specific strains, strength, format and stage of the dog’s plan all matter.

So, I see these as a lovely, functional treat with some added gut support—not a replacement for the targeted therapeutic probiotics I select for individual Salty Paws clients.

If your dog tolerates peanut butter, oats and chia and you’d like an easy treat that gives a little back to their gut, these are certainly worth a look.

Use my code SALTYPAWS15 for 15% off.

If you’re unsure whether they’re suitable for your dog—or whether your dog needs something more targeted—you’re always welcome to check in with me first or have a chat to a canine nutritionist near you.

24/08/2026

🚚 SOUTH ADELAIDE—THE MAJESTIK TRUCK IS COMING YOUR WAY!

For all my clients and followers south of Adelaide who have wanted to try Majestik Pet Food—but found the drive to Two Wells just a little too far—you’re not missing out this time!

Majestik is bringing its refrigerated truck south this Thursday 27 or Friday 28 August, with the opportunity to meet customers along the way from the southern suburbs through to Aldinga.

This is your chance to stock the freezer or try something new from their range, including:
• Fresh raw meats
- BARF meals with meat, ground bone, offal and vegetables
- Cooked meat loaves
- Gourmet meals
- Bones, chews and natural extras

And it’s available at wholesale prices.
As an example, their Beef & Chicken BARF Blend—including offal and vegetables—is only $5 per kg.

Simply head to the Majestik website, choose what you would like -
https://www.majestikpetfood.com.au
Then text your order through with your name and suburb to 0432 190 096.

Majestik will then contact you for payment and to organise where and when to meet the refrigerated truck.

⚠️ You must be available to meet the truck this Thursday or Friday.

If you live south of Adelaide or down toward Aldinga and would like more information, please message me or phone the shop on 0432 190 096 and have a chat to Tyson.

The truck is coming south—make some room in the freezer! Majestik Pet Food Two Wells

22/08/2026

What if your dog has been looking after you all along?
We spend so much time looking after our dogs…but they look after us too.
They may not understand every word we say, but they seem to know when something isn’t quite right.
They sit beside us when we’re sad.
Stay close when we’re anxious.
Make us laugh when we don’t feel like smiling.
And somehow know when we need a quiet paw nearby.

Dogs can bring so much to our lives:
Companionship when we feel alone.
A reason to get up and keep a routine.
Gentle encouragement to move and go outside.
More opportunities to connect with other people.
Comfort without judgement.
A wonderful sense of purpose—and so much joy.

They don’t care what we look like, how successful we are or whether we’re having a good day. To them, we are simply their person.
Dogs aren’t a replacement for professional mental health care when it’s needed—but the comfort, connection and unconditional love they give us can be incredibly powerful.

We care for their bodies, their food and their health.
And every day, in their own quiet way, they care for us too.

What does your dog do when they know you’re having a hard day?

19/08/2026

I’m often asked which harnesses I use for my own dogs—so here is handsome Snowman modelling one of our favourites from Dog Friendly Co 💙

I’m quite particular about harnesses—especially for bulldogs. I want something that sits comfortably away from the throat and allows the front legs and shoulders the freedom to move naturally.

This one fits Snowman beautifully. It’s lightweight, easy to adjust and doesn’t feel bulky or restrictive on him. The matching lead is lovely to hold, and of course the personalised name patch makes it even better!

We’ve been genuinely impressed with the quality, so we asked for a way to share this with others.

If you would like to have a look, you can shop through our link below or find it on our website under Salty Paws Favourite Finds.

There is no discount code to remember—any available offer or discount will be shown when you use our link.

https://www.dogfriendlyco.com/MICHELE725

We only recommend products we have tried ourselves, genuinely like and feel happy sharing with you.

If your dog already has a Dog Friendly Co set, we’d love to see it—please share a photo in the comments!

If you have any questions about Snowman’s harness or the fit, please ask. I’m always happy to help.

16/08/2026

JUST BECAUSE YOUR DOG SURVIVES ON A FOOD… DOESN’T MEAN IT’S A GOOD FOOD.

This isn’t about judging what you feed.

A lot of people here already feed raw, lightly cooked or slow cooked meals — and that’s fantastic. Many of my clients have made that transition and I know it’s not always easy.

But there are still plenty of owners feeding the same kibble they’ve used for years simply because the brand is familiar or their dog “seems fine.”

That’s where I want people to start asking questions.

Turn the bag over.
What are the first ingredients?
How much is actual animal protein?
How processed is it?
What oils, colours or fillers are being used?

And if your dog ate kibble for 18 years and lived a long, happy life — that’s wonderful.

But one dog living a long life doesn’t make every kibble healthy.

Feeding better doesn’t have to mean feeding perfectly.

Sometimes it’s changing the kibble.
Sometimes it’s adding some real food.
Sometimes it’s making the move to raw, lightly cooked or slow cooked.

Now tell me — what does your dog eat most days?

Raw, lightly cooked, slow cooked, kibble… or a mix?

No judgement. I’d love to see what everyone here is feeding.

12/08/2026

Apparently Harvey didn’t get the memo that he’s a dog!

Amanda sent me these gorgeous photos of Harvey, who has just turned 5.
He was from my very last litter, so of course he will always be very special to me. ❤️
Harvey absolutely thinks he’s human. He loves sitting on chairs and Amanda will often walk into the kitchen and find him sitting at the table… just waiting to be served!

Honestly, that face says it all.
He is such a funny, beautiful boy and very, very loved, which is always the best thing to see.

Keep doing life your way… preferably from a chair at the kitchen table. And, I hear you’re turning into a judgy ol’ man… that’s ok too!

Please tell me Harvey isn’t the only bulldog who thinks he should have a seat at the table?

10/08/2026

PUT THE PUMPKIN DOWN. 😂
Seriously. We need to talk about vegetables in dog bowls.

I read a brilliant article by holistic vet Dr Conor Brady today and it explains something I wish more people understood.

More veg does not automatically mean more nutrition. Sweet potato, pumpkin, spinach, peas, seeds… yes, they contain nutrients.

But that does not mean your dog can absorb and use those nutrients as efficiently as they can from meat, organs and bone.

Vitamin A is a perfect example.
Sweet potato contains beta-carotene, which the body has to convert.
Liver already contains usable vitamin A.

Same with iron and zinc. Meat provides these nutrients in forms dogs can use far more efficiently than many plant sources.

And this is where I see bowls going wrong.
People reduce the meat because it’s expensive, then fill the space with pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot and other veg because it looks healthy.
But when the veg increases, something has to decrease.

Usually, it’s the meat.

My own dogs eat very little veg, and what they do have is intentionally chosen for a reason.

I’m not anti-veg.
I’m anti throwing half the vegetable drawer into the bowl because someone said dogs “need vegetables”.
They don’t need a bowl full of veg.

Meat first. Organs. Bone where appropriate. Then choose extras with purpose.
Every ingredient should earn its place.

Now be honest… how much of your dog’s bowl is currently veg? 😂👇

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