Gut Health & Digestion

Karnlea was founded by Lara McCullough, a pet lover from Northern Ireland. Following the sale of her successful pet supplement business - prompting Lara to start a new chapter with the launch of Karnlea. Let's look at her range of supplements and see how they may work for you? 

Bone Broths

Karnlea Bone Broth was born in 2021 when Lara, the founder, realised the need for a bone broth that could be kept in a cupboard or on the shelf, freeing up valuable freezer space for our pet's food.

Karnlea were the first company to bring a cupboard-friendly broth out in the UK and Ireland. They are made in a state-of-the-art factory that only produces human-grade broth, using human-grade ingredients and production methods; and all their products all have minimal ingredients and minimal processing. The secret of why Karnlea can offer a cupboard-friendly, three-ingredient, completely natural broth is in the aseptic (think Tetra) packaging. Once opened, the broth can be kept in the fridge for 5 days

If you're a dog owner, chances are you've heard of anal gland issues. These small sacs located on either side of your dog's anus can cause discomfort and even pain if they become impacted or infected.

In this blog post, Proflax will provide some information about the causes and symptoms of anal gland problems together with information about Proflax Bottoms Up, a natural and effective supplement that will help to keep your dogs bottom healthy and happy!

Understanding Anal Glands: Causes and Symptoms

Anal glands secrete a smelly substance that is used for marking territory and communication with other dogs. Under normal circumstances, these little glands empty naturally when your dog goes for a poo. However, sometimes they can become blocked or infected, leading to discomfort and potential health issues. There also now appears to be an increased amount of cases of blocked anal glands, so we will investigate diet and some possible causes in relation to the food your dog eats.

Regular emptying

Boil and Broth are a British bone broth manufacturer and producer of fermented drinks including water kefir juice and apple cider vinegar. Bone Broth is a fantasic way to incorporate a variey of rich nutrients to your dogs diet to help improve their over all health. In this blog, we'll explore the many advantages of bone broth for dogs and why it's become a popular addition to their diets.

Rachel Down founded Boil and Broth back in 2018 and they are the only UK Bone Broth Manufacturer to hold a dual license to sell Bone Broth for both human and pet consumption. Rachel started the business from one slow cooker in her house making bone broth and kefir water for friends and family. 

Bone broth is simply amazing for gut healing and can help people support their digestive function. After seeing similar challenges within the pet industry, Rachel decided to go for a pet food license so she could sell broth to dogs and cats. Bone broth is simply amazing for dogs, and cats - it is a nutrient-rich

Did you know that we have 7 different probiotic formulas at Adored Beast??

A frequent question we get asked is what is the difference between the different probiotics that Adored Best sell?

Firstly, why are probiotics important? Over 80 percent of the immune system comes from the gut. A normal digestive tract contains both “good” and “bad” (pathogenic) bacteria.  A healthy gut helps the whole body not only stay healthy, but thrive!

Unfortunately, there are many things that damage the gut environment, causing it to become ‘unbalanced’ and creating much of the chronic disease we see in our dogs today. This includes: antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and steroids, over-vaccination, processed food, stress, grain or beans (anything with lectins). These things can cause the bad bacteria to start overwhelm the good bacteria, the gut can really start to take a beating.

So what are Probiotics?

Probiotics, or “friendly” bacteria, act like the gut’s defence system against “bad” or

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 cats, for example, are especially prone to constipation. 

What Causes Constipation In Dogs?

Diet - constipation can occur when there is a lack of dietary fibre / not enough bulk in your pets' diets. A diet that doesnt provide the right digestive enzymes to the gut. Too much or too little fibre in your dog’s diet may cause constipation.

Dogs can become constipated

Eating grass is a common behaviour in dogs and cats, and there's no doubt that the occasional nibble is quite normal. When this becomes habitual, compulsive or excessive however, there is usually an underlying reason which needs addressing if this is to be resolved.

In Vince The Vets experience, the commonest causes of this, and measures which most often help are as follows: 

1. Gut Flora (Microbiome) Disturbances

Healthy bowels are home to a dynamic array of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms, which assist in the breakdown of food and the assimilation of the nutrients present.

Disturbances can arise as a result of early life experiences which adversely affect the development of a healthy bowel bacteria population, or subsequent damage to the gut microbiome caused by environmental and dietary chemicals, toxins, drugs such as antibiotics, food additives and other factors.

Signs when this is the case typically include:

• soft or sloppy stools
• excessive wind
• bad breath
• recurrent

Four Leaf Rover offer three different probiotic products. So you're probably thinking "what's the difference?" and "which probiotic is best for my dog?" Read on to find out.

PROTECT is a daily probiotic for the maintenance of a healthy gut. With whole food prebiotics and healthy soil based probiotics as well as other great ingredients.

PROTECT supports your dog's immune system. It contains

• Soil-based Probiotics: Used for digestive health, soil-based probiotics are better at surviving the stomach acids than some probiotics.

• Saccharomyces boulardii: Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast that has been shown to support gut health, especially during antibiotic use and travel. It helps maintain the natural flora in the gastrointestinal tract, supporting immune function.

• Certified Organic Wild Blueberry Powder: Wild Blueberries contain more antioxidants than other berries and are very rich in a specific antioxidant called anthocyanins, which support a healthy heart and brain. Blueberries

I often recommend the ‘healthful’ benefits of home-made bone broth, which makes a fantastic base for stews and soups, as it is full of nourishing substances. Well dogs and cats love it too and it makes a super nutritious and inexpensive treat or an additional source of nourishment...

Why is bone broth so good for our pets?

Bone broth, which is easily digestible, essential, anti-inflammatory, gut healing nutrients such as amino acids the building blocks of protein, easily absorbable forms of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sulphur, silicon, phosphorus and chondroitin, glucosamine & gelatin which have been released into the water as the bones have been simmered.

Can how this nutritious stock can therefore help support your pets? 

• A healthy gut and healthy digestion; the amino acid glycine stimulates the production of stomach acid and glutamine, another important amino acid which helps to maintain and restore the integrity of the gut lining. There is a strong link between gut health

Probiotics can support the healthy bacteria in your dog's gut supporting a healthy immune system, but which probiotics are best for your pets?

Over the years various studies have confirmed that probiotics can support the healthy bacteria in your dog’s gut, contributing to a healthy immune system. Just like they do in us. But not all probiotics are created equal. Can you give your pets human probiotics for example? Although giving your dog human probiotics won’t do them any harm, it’s unlikely to have any significant benefits for their digestive system.

Human probiotics vs canine probiotics

Both humans and dogs have good and bad bacteria in their gut. Probiotics function by supporting the good bacteria and eliminating the bad. This keeps the digestive system healthy and balanced. But the main problem with giving human probiotics to dogs is that we don’t have the same types of bacteria living in our bodies compared to dogs and cats.

Every strain of live bacteria in human probiotics is