HEALTH CONDITIONS

Proflax Feline Fine - The Ultimate Kidney Support for Cats 

Proflax are back to share more details on their Feline Fine, the all-in-one salmon oil based supplement that’s perfect for supporting your cat’s health - specifically their kidneys. If you have a senior cat or one who may be showing signs of kidney stress, Feline Fine is just what they need.

Why Renal Health is So Important for Cats

Kidney health is a major concern for cats owners, especially as they age. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste from the blood, regulating fluids, and balancing important minerals and electrolytes. As cats get older, their kidneys can become less efficient, leading to conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD), which can cause symptoms such as:

• Increased thirst and urination
• Reduced appetite or weight loss
• Lethargy and weakness
• Vomiting and dehydration

Managing kidney health in cats is essential as it's such a common ailment. Feline Fine can help support your their kidney function, potentially

The Dental Hygiene formula for dogs by Hedgerow Hounds has been created to clean tartar and plaque from the teeth and to improve the overall health and hygiene of the mouth and gums. Although this blend’s main aim is to improve oral health there are so many benefits to feeding this supplement for improving all aspects of health and optimal wellbeing. 

The blend is made up of ingredients of the highest human-grade food quality.

Seaweed: The Seaweed used is a certified Organic Fucus vesiculosus Seaweed. It is traceable to the precise location of harvest, from remote areas of the British Isles and Nordic region, so you can thoroughly trust the purity and source. 

High quality, pollution-free seaweed is highly nutritious and offers your dog the following benefits: 

• An effective prebiotic, high in antioxidants
• High levels of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, antioxidants & omega fatty acids
• Iodine for optimum thyroid function
• Improves skin, coat, and nail health and loss of

What is enrichment for dogs?

Enrichment can be defined as the 'act of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something'. For your dog, enrichment often means thinking outside of the box to provide them with stimulating activities that engage their mind, body and senses. 

Most enrichment activities challenge dogs to think and problem-solve at varying levels of difficulty, depending on your individual dog. Super-smart dog breeds can be sometimes be harder to satisfy with standard enrichment activities, but luckily there are plenty of options out there for your intelligent pooch! 

Equally, not every enrichment activity is going to suit every dog. While some dogs are

As the days are short and the nights are cold we know that winter is well and truly here. This time of year means that you have to be especially careful with older dogs with arthritis and other joint problems. How do you keep your dog active this winter?

Making the Most of Winter Walks 

For the older dog who is gradually getting stiff or has arthritis, has other joint problems or has  suffered a slip or a fall or injured joints; then consider a joint supplement or relieve the pain of bruising or pulled muscles and ligaments with a soothing herbal lotion.

At Healthful Pets we sell a range of  Joint Supplements which have been developed and approved by vets containing a wide range of anti-inflammatory ingredients and herbs including boswellia, turmeric, willow bark and Devil’s claw to help ease the symptoms of arthritis and of muscle and joint injuries. Other popular ingredients include glucosamine and chondroitin to provide the building blocks to manufacture collagen and proteoglycans

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

A quick internet search for ‘can my dog eat garlic?’ can send you down a rabbit hole of conflicting information. There seems to be a general consensus that garlic is toxic to dogs and shouldn’t be consumed under any circumstances. But is that really the case?

Garlic, or Allium sativum, is a vegetable that has been used to both flavour food and cure ailments (human and animal) across various cultures for centuries. As part of the Allium family, garlic is related to onions, chives leeks and shallots – this is where much of the confusion regarding its toxicity stems from. Garlic is high in inulin, amino acids, sulphur, zinc, potassium and phosphorus. It also contains vitamins A, C and B-complex, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium and germanium. Perhaps most importantly, garlic also contains bioactive Allicin and Ajoene.

Without getting too deep into the science behind it all, alliin (a noted sulfoxide) combines with alliinase (an enzyme) when garlic is chopped, crushed, minced or chewed.

Fireworks can be a source of fear for many animals with their loud bangs and flashes.  Here are some tips to help your pets stay calm this Bonfire Night.

It's estimated that 45% of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks. It doesn’t have to be that way though - so don’t ignore the problem. There are many  things you can do to help your pet deal with fireworks and by preparing in advance, your pet will be better able to cope with those noises. 

• Keep your cats and dogs indoors. If your cat is normally out during the day and doesn’t return until dusk, consider whether you should keep them in all day, to avoid them being frightened by early fireworks. 
• Make sure if you have a cat flap this closed to stop your pets escaping
• Walk your dog mid-afternoon or at dusk before there is any chance of fireworks starting.
• Bring your pet’s feeding time forward by around an hour to settle them earlier than usual, without hugely interrupting the normal routine. Pets may also be

Give your furry friend the best chance at a long and healthy life with Proflax's range of organ-support supplements. Proflax specially formulated products are designed to target the liver, kidneys, and heart, ensuring comprehensive support for your dog's overall wellbeing.

British made, Vet approved, fast acting and 100% Natural.

Proflax Liver Love

Proflax Liver Love is a natural supplement blending flaxseed oil and herbs to support liver health in dogs. Ideal for those with liver or gallbladder issues or high ALT markers, it helps detoxify and cleanse the liver, enhances bile flow, and promotes better skin and digestion.

Herbal Ingredients are: 

Milk Thistle:  An adaptogenic herb that has powerful cleansing and anti-oxidant properties for detoxification of the liver. Stimulates cell regeneration and repairs and restores normal function of the liver. Reduces inflammation. Regulates metabolism. Has neuroprotective properties so supports a healthy nervous system and brain. Provides calcium,

Summer is finally upon us and with a heatwave this week, here are some helpful tips on how you can help your dog keep cool and safe in the coming months.

Dogs cool themselves through their tongues (panting) and the pads of their feet, so heat can build up quickly. Dogs don't sweat like we do and as a result they can overheat much more quickly. So if your dog is panting, their tongue is hanging out, drooling excessively or looking lethargic then these are signs of an overheated dog and signs of dehydration. Don’t forget, if the ground is warm, then dogs cannot cool down through their feet and dogs with darker coats will also absorb more heat than lighter coats. Hairy dogs, short nosed dogs and young and old dogs are more vulnerable to heat.

Dogs can succumb to heat stroke without shade, ventilation and water as well as after vigorous exercise or over excitement. So here are some factors to consider during the hot weather......Prevention is better than cure, so stay cool.

Avoid Car Travel

With summer here and holidays planned with their pets, all too often motion sickness can make, even a short trip, stressful for both your pet and you. Find out what you can do to help.

What are the typical signs of travel sickness?

Some typical signs of dog travel sickness include; restlessness, panting, whining, excessive drooling, yawning, vomiting and listlessness. Generally dogs will outgrow motion sickness but some dogs won’t and may need assistance to make their journey less distressing.

Dog Travel Sickness - How to Stay Calm when Travelling

For those dogs and cats who find it is the motion of the car which upsets their tummies even though they are not anxious, Dorwest - Digestive supplement is ideal if given two hours before travelling to settle and soothe the stomach. This supplement, for dogs and cats, contains ginger and valerian to calm the digestive tract, rhubarb and peppermint to aid digestion and soothing and comforting slippery elm.

Travel Anxiety
Often a common cause