Beardog Cafe

08/09/2026

It’s been a few years since I’ve baked Beardog Cafe’s gingerbread or pumpkin-gingerbread for dogs. The baking took its toll on my back, which I’ve recently learned is arthritis. But I baked today for my dog with a sensitive tummy. Try as I may, I can’t find store bought treats that go easy on her digestive system. Some things never change. 🙄 I am ever grateful for the many years I operated Beardog Cafe and for the treat recipes that have suited hundreds of dogs’s delicate digestion over the years, including my own. I wish I was still operating Beardog Cafe, but at least I can still bake from time to time for my own pups. ❤️🐶

06/26/2026

Yes, we’ve been quiet for a while, but we can’t help sharing healthy nutrition tips. 😉🐶🥦

🥦 RESEARCH SUGGESTS BROCCOLI MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL LONGEVITY FOODS YOU CAN ADD TO YOUR DOG’S BOWL.🐾

Broccoli is one of nature’s richest sources of sulforaphane, a remarkable plant compound that doesn’t just work as an antioxidant. It helps switch on your dog’s own built-in protective systems, supporting detoxification, cellular repair, healthy inflammation, and defense against oxidative stress.

In a peer-reviewed dog study, a single dose of sulforaphane activated natural anti-cancer defenses within just 24 hours. In longevity research, sulforaphane has also extended lifespan by more than 50% in animal models, making it one of the most exciting plant compounds being studied for healthy aging.

Broccoli is also rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics that nourish the gut microbiome and support long-term health.

🥦 One simple trick: finely chop broccoli and let it sit for up to 90 minutes before serving it raw. This gives broccoli’s natural enzyme time to produce more sulforaphane, helping maximize one of its most valuable protective compounds.

Sometimes the most powerful longevity foods aren’t expensive supplements. They’re already sitting in your refrigerator.