Bec’s Foster Cats/Dogs and their Babies

28/05/2026

20/05/2026

Verbal and hands are still the best method because sight and hearing can go in old age.

11/05/2026

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Animal Science found that nearly half of dog owners feed the exact same dog food every day, same brand, same flavor, little to no rotation. Researchers also found that protein source, especially chicken🐓, heavily influences purchasing decisions.

While consistency may help some sensitive dogs short term, long-term dietary monotony can reduce microbiome🦠 diversity and create a less resilient gut ecosystem over time. Different proteins, fibers, and plant compounds feed different beneficial bacteria, so repetitive diets may contribute to dysbiosis, weaker gut resilience, lower postbiotic production, and a greater risk of sensitivities and inflammatory issues.

The takeaway? Convenience and routine may come at the expense of microbiome diversity and long-term gut health.
If you cannot change your food, adding a variety of foods like veggies can also help nourish the microbiome by providing different types of fiber and plant compounds that feed beneficial gut bacteria. Probiotics as well can help support microbial diversity, strengthen the gut barrier, improve digestion, and increase resilience during stress, antibiotics, and dietary changes.

If you’re looking for a science-backed probiotic option for your dog, check out 👉🏼 proactivepaws.com

24/04/2026

07/04/2026

18/03/2026

Animals are amazing 😍

10/03/2026

Chloe has been adopted

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Hi - I'm Chloe💖🐾
Or you can call me Chloe Cupcake or Chloe the Cutie......you decide.

I had an exciting adventure today! Make sure you tune in to 7NEWS Sunshine Coast tonight to hear all about it.

https://www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au/adopt-a-dog

10/03/2026

Lily refusing to wear her nappy and exhausted after the effort she put in wriggling out of it 😂

10/03/2026

Introducing, silly billy Lily. Lily is 4 years old last Sunday. She has high puppy energy, easily excitable, terrible separation anxiety, a Velcro pug for sure. She is so sweet and loving and just wants to be wherever you are.

Sadly, Lily has been passed around a lot in her 4 years which is why I believe she is suffering from separation anxiety. As soon as I leave her sight she panicks and barks. I left for a GP appointment for approx 2.5 hours and she howled the entire time 😭 I'm trying to teach her it's ok to be alone but in the meantime the vet has given her some anti anxiety meds as the usual drills e.g. exercise, treats, no dramas when leaving isn't working. She is highly motivated but refuses to eat if I've left.

Car travel is also a stressful event for Lily and we are using meds to keep travel safe until she learns how to behave in the car.

She has come to me without knowing any commands. She is food motivated and a reasonably quick learner and has learnt Sit. We are currently working on walking nicely on the lead, stay and down as she does get excited and jump up. She is entire and in heat. A month after her heat is over she will be desexed and rehomed. Hopefully, the next home will be her forever home so she can learn that humans can be loyal and forever. She has so much love to give and her forever family will be so lucky to have her in their lives.