Articles
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How Yumega can help your dog's skin & coat in winter
Winter conditions can cause havoc for your dog's skin & coat. Find out how Yumega can help your dog combat these challenging conditions.
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How to reduce dog moulting?
To reduce your dog's moulting, your dog’s hair requires a constant supply of nutrients to remain anchored in the skin. Read more on essential nutrition to reduce dog moulting.
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Why do dogs moult?
In the wild, the combination of temperature and daylength provide the triggers that ‘tell’ the dog what season it is and determine what coat it needs. Find out what can affect your dog's moulting.
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Improve your dog's dry skin
When your dog is showing signs of dry or flaky skin, it's a sign that they may not be producing enough of the oils that help to retain moisture in the skin.
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Reduce your dog's scratching
Itchy skin in dogs is very common, particularly with the modern lifestyles our dogs lead. Understanding what is causing your dog's itching and scratching is very important if you're going to help reduce it, and you may need professional help to sort it.
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Dog hayfever - coping with seasonal allergies
Dogs are just as susceptible to Hayfever as humans, but you may not recognise the signs of a seasonal allergy in your pet.
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The importance of dog dental hygiene
Neglected dog dental hygiene can cause health problems and give your dog bad breath. A easy solution is to use a microfibre toothcleaner rather than a dog toothbrush as it is easier to use.
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Harvest Mites in Dogs and Cats
The larvae of harvest mites can cause seasonal skin problems in dogs and cats, particularly during late summer and autumn. For more information on recognising harvest mites, how to avoid them and how to deal with them, keep reading.
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How to ease joint pain in dogs & cats
As animals age, wear and tear in the joints can dramatically reduce mobility and cause increasing joint pain. This article shows how you can use nutrition to support their joints and ease their joint pain.
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Dog health and vitamin E
Vitamin E plays a critrical role in your dog's health. Shortages of this very important vitamin can cause serious dog health problems.
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Cat Dandruff
When a cat suffers from dandruff, the underlying problem is skin dryness. Read more to find out how to stop your cat's dandruff.
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Glucosamine for dogs
One of the most common problems older dogs suffer from is the loss of mobility in the joints. Find out more about how a joint supplement containing Glucosamine may help your dog.
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Puppy Care - 3 Key tips to a healthy start
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Three common dog health problems
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Supplements for dogs – are they really necessary?
“My dog is on a ‘complete’ diet, so what do I need this supplement for?” It’s a question that we’ve been asked quite a lot in our time, and yet the prevalence of health problems such as dog joint stiffness, skin & coat problems and digestive upsets is huge, so there’s definitely a huge role for supplements for dogs.
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Diarrhoea in dogs
We often hear from worried owners who say something along the lines of “my puppy has diarrhoea”. Diarrhoea is one of the most common illnesses seen in dogs. It is most commonly seen as a mild but sudden onset problem (acute) and often resolves within a few days with the correct management (see later). Less commonly it can be prolonged or recurrent (chronic) which needs on-going veterinary treatment to control. It can also be acute but severe which requires emergency treatment.
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Fish Oil for dogs – how does it help?
Cod liver oil for dogs? Well not quite. It is true that fish oil including cod liver oil is high in omega 3 – the good oils called ‘essential fatty acids’ or EFAs. But Cod Liver Oil is not the best option for dogs. Essential means animals (such as dogs) cannot synthesise these fatty acids and need them to be provided in their diets.
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Cleaning Dogs Teeth
Dental disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats, as well as humans. It is also seen in wild animals. It is estimated that up to 75% of all dogs aged over 3 years of age has some form of periodontal disease. The disease tends to progress with age and worsens as the animal gets older. It is therefore very important to take preventative measures to minimise the impact of this disease.
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Arthritis in Dogs
As your pet gets older you may notice that he or she is getting a bit stiff or is slower on walks or perhaps reluctant to even go for a walk. They may even be struggling more to get up from lying down. You may have noticed that your dog is reluctant to climb stairs or jump up or down from the sofa or in and out of the car. There may be an obvious lameness when they walk or a reluctance to move or sit in a certain way or position. These are common symptoms of arthritis (though there are other problems which may cause these signs so you should always get your pet examined by your vet if you are concerned about arthritis).
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Dog agility & joint health
Extra care is needed to look after your dog’s joints when taking part in Dog Agility, as the sport can take its toll on your dog’s joints if care is not taken. The main three areas of concern are as follows: Wear & tear – high levels of exercise can increase wear in the joint, so make sure you’re ensuring your dog has sufficient supplies of Glucosamine HCl, the building block of joint cartilage. Twisting & turning – dog agility involves a lot of quick twists and turns which puts extra strain on your dog’s ligaments. Impact – jumping and landing can impact on the surfaces of the joint and sometimes cause inflammation in the joint.
