Monthly Archives: January 2023
- January 31, 2023
This is a question that we frequently get asked as pet parents are concerned their dogs or cats may be constipated.
It is always a good idea to keep an eye on your pet's bowel movements and observing their poop. What your dog is fed / eats will affect your pet's poop. Sometimes it may be drier; at other times looser. If your pet is not allowed to evacuate when the urge is there, they may develop a habit of holding their stools. If your pet is straining when passing stools / the stools are hard and dry then this could be a sign of constipation.
Many factors can contribute to constipation including diet and inactivity. Manx
- January 28, 2023
Even Four Leaf Rovers desiccant packs found inside their tubs are sustainable! While most companies use silica packs to keep moisture out of their products, Four Leaf Rover use bentonite clay.
Why do we use bentonite clay?
- It's environmentally friendly - 100% natural bentonite clay requires no water or chemicals, and little energy to make. This is far more sustainable than the energy-intensive production of synthetic silica gel, which requires chemical feedstocks and significant fresh water, while also producing pollutants, effluents, and discharges.
- Performs better - Bentonite clay outperforms silica gel, reducing humidity faster and to lower
- January 19, 2023
You want to reduce your dog's exposure to "toxic goo" dog shampoo but you want to know what to expect when switching to a true organic dog shampoo. 4-Legger has helped thousands of pet parents through this transition so we can help set your expectations and offer a few tips!
Quality in - Quality Out
It is important to keep in mind that the health of your dog's skin and coat is affected by the food and treats you feed them. If you are feeding your dog high quality food, the transition will be less noticeable than if you are feeding lower quality food.
- January 06, 2023
How to add supplements to your pets food.
This is a question we frequently get asked as some dogs and cats may be fussier than others. Whilst some canine companions will dutifully eat their food with supplements added to their dinner, some may need more encouragement!
So here are some suggestions to hopefully make the process more pleasant for everyone involved!
Adding Powdered Supplements to food
The easiest way to add powdered supplements is to mix them into your dogs wet food. Sometimes, however you may need to add some extra moisture. This could include simply adding some water
