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Stale bread is something quite rare in my kitchen. I usually bake one sourdough loaf once per week and eat it in the next three or four days (OK, sometimes in three hours). After four days your sourdough bread has probably lost most of its crunchiness but there is solution for that – make croutons and mix them in a soup afterwards. The aroma of toasted slices will give a nice nutty tinge to your soup and then you will start making croutons out of fresh bread. Like I did and do.
Read more »There is something special about the whole grain flour. About the bran in it. It seems the entire grain’s story sneaks to the light, if there is just a pair of ears to hear it. The story about the sunbathing, bending in the wind, resistance, and growth. About ups and downs. About the time needed to mature.
Read more »Your dog’s smile is part of their charm, one of their many endearing traits. Oral health has a profound effect on your dog’s happiness. Crucial for their well-being is removing mouth plaque.
If you don’t, oral bacteria become rampant. In turn, they breed nasty infections, making your precious dog miserable.
Throughout time, it has been said dogs and cats are natural enemies. However, that’s not always true. In fact, you can see situations every day where dogs and cats get along with each other just fine. Unfortunately, incidents can happen where a dog attacked cat and the result was the cat meeting its demise. When this occurs, you may be wondering why do dogs kill cats and what can be done to prevent this from happening again. Rather than look at your dog as a monster that is looking to kill again, it’s best to perhaps see your vet for a professional opinion regarding why do dogs attack cats and how to stop such behavior.
Read more »When you first bring your dog home to be part of your family, it is a joyous occasion. However, rather than have your canine companion around for 50 or so years, you may only have your four-legged friend as a family member for 10-15 years. At some point, the time may come when your dog is so ill that euthanasia may be the final act of care and compassion you can show them. If you’re wondering what do vets do after they put a dog to sleep and how you should prepare yourself for that moment, seek out the advice of your vet and keep the following tips in mind.
Read more »Olives are a famously controversial food- some people love them, whilst others despise them. But is the same true for dogs? Should dogs be eating olives at all?
The consensus is that yes, dogs can eat olives. Olives themselves are not poisonous or harmful to dogs in any way, if given in very small amounts. However, it is not guaranteed that your dog will like olives.
The question of whether you can feed your cats ginger may have crossed your mind a few times. Ginger is often recommended as an herbal remedy for stomach upsets or simply as a spice in some of your favourite dishes. Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without gingerbread and many would miss the taste of ginger beer. But can your cat enjoy any of these treats too?
Read more »It takes an average human around 6 hours to fully digest a meal but, of course, this number can vary depending on the individual person. And the same is true for dogs- a dog can take anywhere from 4 to 10 hours to digest its food, with many factors affecting the exact amount of time taken.
Read more »Cuddling with your cat can be cathartic and bring you happiness. You may have seen some very enthusiastic pet owner even kiss their furry friends or allow them to have a good lick of their face. Whilst you might not be at this level of relaxation when it comes to closeness with your cat, the question might have surfaced in your mind- should I be letting my cat sleep in my bed? Does it put me at risk of getting worms?
Read more »When a dog breaks a nail it often creates a horrific scene as they will often start limping, bleeding and whining in pain. The sight of this is very distressing for pet owners.
However, before rushing to the vet it’s important to assess the injury to see if this is really necessary. Whilst some nail breaks may need professional first aid this is not always the case with many forms of home treatment being effective.
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