Insider Advice on Breeding, Feeding & Wellness

Whether you're preparing for your first litter or refining your feeding plans for your show dog or brood bitches, our blog is here to support you. Brimming with useful articles, you're bound to find yourself learning something new or pondering another concept.

​Each article is written by Isobel, founder of Canine Nutrition Coach and specialist Breeding Nutritionist — packed with real-world advice, practical feeding strategies, and myth-busting insight to help you make confident, well-informed decisions for your dogs.

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Is There a Gene that Causes Cleft Palate Puppies?

Is there really a cleft-palate gene in dogs? Find out what science says, which breeds are most at risk, and how folic acid supports healthy litters. Continue Reading →

5 minute read ·​ Isobel · 25/10/2025

The 6 Laws of Lifelong Health

If your dog is battling recurring ear infections, itchy skin, tummy troubles or just not thriving, it’s not bad luck - it’s a sign one of the Six Laws of Lifelong Health is out of balance. Continue Reading →

7 minute read ·​ Isobel · 1/10/2025

Why Selenium Yeast Is the Smarter Choice for Breeding Dogs​

We’ve upgraded our BREEDING BOOST Natural Selenium! Smaller, cleaner capsules, no fillers, and in the very form proven in canine studies. Discover why this little trace mineral is a big deal for stud dogs and breeding bitches. Continue Reading →

5 minute read ·​ Isobel · 3/09/2025

Choosing the Right Calcium for your Girl:
​Whelp Wise vs Calci-Power

Not all calcium is created equal. In this blog I explain why the type of calcium you choose for your breeding bitch really matters, the difference between my two breeder-trusted options (Whelp Wise capsules vs Calci-Power powder), and how to work out the right dose using my 3D Rule of Supplements. Continue Reading →

6 minute read ·​ Isobel · 4/08/2025

Are Legumes Bad For Your Dog's Fertility?

Legumes like peas and lentils are everywhere in dog food — but they might be doing more harm than good when you're planning a litter. Here's what breeders need to know, and why many are now cutting them out completely.
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8 minute read ·​ Isobel · 28/05/2025

Life Drops Vs. Puppy Stim

Two things I always have in my whelping kit are Life Drops and Puppy Stim. They’re not the same thing, and they’re not used the same way. So let’s talk through what they actually do, and when you’d reach for each.
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6 minute read ·​ Isobel · 9/04/2025

Fantastic Folic: And Why Your Dog Needs It

While most people are familiar with folic acid’s importance for pregnant women to prevent birth defects, it is equally vital for pregnant dogs. 
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4 minute read ·​ Isobel · 11/12/2024

​The Canine Nutrition Coach’s Secret Bone Broth Recipe

Bone broth is my secret weapon. So secret, that I am about to spill all the beans - oops! 
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4 minute read ·​ Isobel · 21/04/2024

Fenugreek: The Real Guardian Angel of Your Girl

Newborn puppies losing weight is terrifying. The journey of nurturing a litter of newborn puppies, truly begins long before they enter the world. Your girl’s health and wellbeing is essential and you need to know about Fenugreek.
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8 minute read ·​ Isobel · 20/04/2024

The Power of Pumpkin: A Prebiotic Source for Your Dog's Health

When it comes to your dog's nutrition, there's more to it than just kibble or meat. Nature offers us a wide array of wholesome ingredients that can enhance your dog's diet and wellbeing. One such gem is (you guessed it!) pumpkin.
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8 minute read ·​ Isobel · 30/10/2023

The Dangers of Milk Fever

Have you heard of a condition known as milk fever, or eclampsia? Did you know it's in your power to protect your girl?
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7 minute read ·​ Isobel · 16/10/2023

Folic Acid? You Might be a Bad Breeder

As a breeder there's nothing quite as heartwarming as the sight of your final puppy being born, mum finally relaxing and all the puppies latched successfully. But when a pup starts nose bubbling, or won’t latch… it’s time for the heartsink.
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9 minute read ·​ Isobel · 1/09/2023

Fuel your dog's champagne lifestyle...

Cost of living? More like the cost of luxury! If you’re anything like me, well you must be as you’re in my ‘virtual’ home here reading my blog, your dogs want for nothing. 
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4 minute read ·​ Isobel · 9/08/2023

What is Canine 'Nutrition'?

Nutrition is crucial for dogs because it plays a key role in their overall health and well-being. A balanced and nutritious diet is essential to ensure that dogs have the energy, strength, and immunity needed to maintain good health and fight off disease. 
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4 minute read ·​ Isobel · 7/04/2023