As Nature Intended

01/09/2026

Northwest Naturals Voluntarily Recalls Two Raw Pet Food Products
Because of Possible Salmonella & Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk.

Because of Possible Salmonella & Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk.

01/09/2026

The Cancer Conversation.
Cancer shouldn't be as common as it is. I've been asking this question for 15 years and in that time I've seen pups only months old diagnosed with cancer, other dogs 2 yrs old diagnosed.
I made it my mission to prevent cancer in my golden Lilly as much as I could. I figured if I did that, it would have to help... and it has.
It was difficult with Lilly because she wasn't 100% my dog until my partner passed away from cancer himself. Lilly was over vaccinated till she was 5, but I did transition her to a raw diet at 6 mths of age, that I was grateful for... and she was two when my shihtzu came to me and when she was 2 I created As Nature Intended community. It was then I became 100% holistic. Ive never stopped researching, questioning everything and I will till the day I join those in heaven.
Something is very wrong.
Don't wait for your pet to get sick before you start changing things, do it NOW!
You may need to unlearn a few things and thats okay, as long as you keep an open mindset.
Lilly left me last year, she had her issues and my shihtzu two years ago who was a mixed bag, but she left me with the best gift of all. Monty....

Monty has been raised holistically from the start and as proud as I am, I believe I was chosen for him because what if he had of gone to someone who didn't raise him the way I wanted him to be raised...?
I shudder to think.

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD is one vet who has been in my support network for many years, over a decade in fact.
If you are a pet parent, and your goal is to prevent cancer, consider developing a support network of professionals.
When preventing disease look at the whole picture...
And that goes for us too :)

I've shared all my findings from my cancer research in our community group. Join us, start developing your support network NOW, include Dr Dym.

Come join us

29/08/2026

Fresh doesn’t automatically mean better — or more expensive.

Fresh pet food has become one of the fastest-growing areas of the pet food market, and now some of the biggest names in traditional pet food are getting involved.

But there’s something interesting happening behind the marketing.

A recent article from Truth About Pet Food looks at the prices of fresh dog foods now being offered by major pet food manufacturers — including Mars, Royal Canin, Orijen, Wellness, Blue Buffalo, Hill’s and Fromm.

And the differences are surprisingly large.

For a 30 lb dog, the estimated daily cost ranges from around $6.50 to $17.28 per day.

That’s a significant difference — particularly when several of these products are manufactured in broadly similar ways and are all classified as feed-grade foods.

So what are we actually paying for?

That’s the question worth asking.

One of the biggest problems for pet parents is that “fresh” doesn't have a legal definition under FDA/AAFCO regulations. Fresh can mean frozen, refrigerated, cooked, raw, shelf-stable or otherwise processed.

And that means the word itself tells us very little about the actual quality of the food.

It also means we shouldn’t assume that a fresh food made by a large traditional pet food company is automatically equivalent to a smaller fresh-food company — or that a higher price means a higher-quality product.

The growing interest in fresh feeding is encouraging. But as more of Big Pet Food moves into this space, it’s important that we don’t simply transfer the same brand loyalty and assumptions we’ve been taught with kibble to the fresh-food aisle.

Look beyond the front of the package.

Ask questions.

What is actually in the food?
How is it processed?
Where do the raw materials come from?
Who manufactures it?
What claims are being made — and what do those claims actually mean?
And, importantly, what are you getting for the price you are paying?

Because “fresh” is a processing description — not a guarantee of quality.

The more pet parents understand about what they are buying, the harder it becomes for clever marketing and pricing strategies to make those decisions for us.

It’s worth reading the full article from Truth About Pet Food here:

Read ARTICLE HERE https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-prices-of-big-pet-foods-fresh/

DON'T JUST FEED YOUR DOG, UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE FEEDING
Knowledge gives us choices. And understanding those choices is where real pet food advocacy begins.

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26/08/2026

FEATURED TRAINER - MEET Alexis Davison, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
From Up-Chase
Wildlife. Livestock. Cars. Bikes. Birds. Cats. Chickens.... Even SNAKES!
If your dog thinks everything that moves is worth chasing, you’re not alone.
Many dog lovers are told chasing is just part of the breed, something their dog will “grow out of,” or a problem that needs harsher training methods to fix. None of that feels very helpful when you’re the one gripping the lead and hoping nothing moves within a 200-metre radius.

Chasing is a powerful, exciting behaviour for many dogs. But it’s also something they can learn to resist.

Un-Chase! helps dogs respond differently when something exciting appears — so everyday life with your dog starts to feel a lot more relaxed. (Yes, it really is possible!)

Alexis began developing Un-Chase! in 2012 to help clients and students seeking solutions to their dogs’ chasing behaviours. Since then she has helped countless dog lovers curb their dogs’ chasing behaviours, and shared her innovative approach with dog training professionals all over the world.

Training credentials
Alexis is a nationally accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer with a Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), and an internationally Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

Recipient of the Dog Trainer of the Year award from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia, Alexis’ professional memberships also include the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (US), Association of Pet Dog Trainers (Australia) and the Pet Professional Guild (US and Australia), as well as the Karen Pryor Academy and Delta Institute.

Trainer, educator and speaker
Alexis is a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, where she teaches the KPA Dog Trainer Professional Program and Dog Trainer Comprehensive in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally online.

Alexis regularly speaks at dog training conferences, seminars, and workshops around the world, sharing her experience and the Un-Chase! program with other dog training professionals.

Conferences, seminars and workshops
Alexis’ speaking engagements have included:
APDT US conference (Association of Professional Dog Trainers)
APDT AUS conference (Association of Pet Dog Trainers)
PPG Australia conference (Pet Professional Guild)
PPG Geek Week (Pet Professional Guild US)
Delta Institute Dog Behaviour conference
Guide Dogs NSW & ACT
Guide Dogs Victoria
Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia conference
Various seminars, webinars and workshops for independent organisations.

Commitment to science-based, positive training
The Un-Chase! program utilises only positive reinforcement training guided by the latest scientific understanding of dog behaviour and training. The goal of the program is to stop chase behaviour by effectively motivating dogs to prefer not to chase. This approach removes stress from the training process for both animal and trainer and achieves more reliable results.

DISCOVER AALL LEXIS's RESOURCES HERE...

Watch a typical transformation using the positive Un-Chase! training approach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GmyqoFGP74

WEBSITE..
https://www.unchase.com/

FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/UnChaseDogTraining

Many dog lovers are told chasing is just part of the breed, something their dog will “grow out of,” or a problem that needs harsher training methods to fix. None of that feels very helpful when you’re the one gripping the lead and hoping nothing moves within a 200-metre radius.

24/08/2026

“When should I des*x my dog?” isn’t actually a simple question?

We’ve become so accustomed to hearing “6 months” that it can feel like a universal rule.

But should it be?

When we know, we know.

This Clinician’s Brief review by veterinary surgeon Dr Karen Tobias takes a much more individualised look at gonadectomy in dogs — including breed, s*x, age, musculoskeletal maturity, behaviour and the potential benefits and risks of removing the reproductive hormones.

It discusses associations with joint disease, urinary incontinence and certain cancers, while also acknowledging the reasons gonadectomy may be beneficial in some dogs.

And importantly, the author points out that there are still gaps and biases in the research. There is no single answer that applies to every dog.

Her conclusion?

The decision about whether and when to neuter should consider the individual dog — not simply follow a blanket age recommendation.

That’s the conversation I’d love to see more pet parents having.

Not:
“Should I des*x my dog?”

But:
“What are the potential benefits and risks for MY dog?”

What breed is my dog?
How large will they be?
Are there breed-specific risks?
Have they reached musculoskeletal maturity?
What are the reproductive health risks of remaining intact?
What are the potential consequences of removing their hormones?
And are there alternatives worth discussing?

Being your dog’s advocate doesn’t mean automatically saying yes or no.

It means asking better questions before making a decision.

This is well worth reading — and perhaps even taking to your veterinarian for discussion.

Join our community to learn more.

Link in comments..
Source: Clinician’s Brief, Karen M. Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS, University of Tennessee. Originally published January 2022.

24/08/2026

I was asked why we don't recommend or support krill oil for pets.
Go to their YouTube Channel and watch their videos.
Another eye-opening documentary is Ocean with David Attenborough.
There are other options, just because some vet recommends something, doesn't mean it's the only option, or that we all should be doing it.
At As Nature Intended we do care

24/08/2026

Vaccine update. For your information.
See comments for relevant links.

24/08/2026

Agree?.. I do. There are so many options for Patellar Luxation; look into these first.. and think about prevention, too.

24/08/2026

Monty has created this ritual - most nights he'll jump up, makes himself comfortable and waits for his massage. Its also a time I can scan him for any pain.
If you would like to learn how to use Essential Oils safely on your animals, check out our resources here https://asnatureintended.start.page

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23/08/2026

RECALL - Fromm Family Foods Voluntarily Recalls Turkey Pâté Wet Food and Diner Classic Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet Food For Dogs

Due to Potential Metal Contamination.

Fromm Family Foods Voluntarily Recalls Turkey Pâté Wet Food and Diner Classic Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet Food For Dogs