West Paw

What is enrichment for dogs?

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

Dogs and Cats are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis which can lead to concerns about pet health.

Every pet has a considerable amount of chemicals in their body, because they walk through them, breath them in, eat and drink them. Unfortunately toxins and chemicals can be ingested and absorbed by our pets from unfiltered tap water and the everyday chemicals we use in our homes, gardens, in animal shampoos and creams, worm, flea and tick preventatives and the toys we provide for their entertainment.

One well recognised chemical toxin is BPA (Bisphenol A) This is used to make plastics and resins and is found in plastic water bottles, canned foods (pets and humans), food packaging and it leaches into foods and water. BPA is linked to cancers and obesity. It mimics oestrogen