Green Paw Nutrition

04/06/2026

When I was a child, I dreamt of being a lot of things when I grew older.
Never did I dream of being someone who gets excited about doggy toothpaste. Yet here I am…😂

🦷 Who would have thought it was possible to get excited about doggy toothpaste?

Well I am and Zeeyo is what I’m excited about.

This amazing product remineralises teeth, kills bacteria that promote bad breath, gum disease and plaque while containing oral probiotics to promote the good microbes.
And because the ingredients are natural with no nasties, it helps support the digestive system (because, remember dogs swallow the toothpaste used so it’s vital the ingredients aren’t going to cause issues)

Containing:

Hydroxyapatite - Re-mineralizes teeth, prevents cavities and whitens teeth, without the health complications of Fluoride
Pineapple enzymes - anti-inflammatory. Removes plaque, prevents cavities, whitens teeth, and promotes healthy gums
Brown rice - Scrubs teeth
Coconut oil - Antibacterial and antiviral. Kills bacteria, prevents cavities and promotes healthy gums
Probiotics - Protects oral microbiome, killing harmful bacteria and promoting good ones
Cranberry - Protects gums
Peppermint oil - Refreshes the breath
Fennel seeds - Fights bad breath and supports digestion system.
Parsley - Antimicrobial, fights bacteria that cause bad breath

And you only need to use a small scoop so one pot will last your dog ages!

Available in store and on the website.

🔷Naturally Nourish Your Dog: Holistic Care for Lasting Wellbeing
📍Find us at 171 Moorwell Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2SX
🕘Open Mon-Fri 9-6; Saturdays 10-6; Bank Holidays 10-4; Closed Sundays
🌐www.tillystreatcupboard.co.uk
📦Local delivery available
🚚Nationwide delivery on ambient goods

02/06/2026

I’ve invested thousands of pounds into my education in canine nutrition. Not hundreds, thousands!

That includes accredited courses, countless hours of continuing professional development, extensive research using scientific literature (not Google, ChatGPT, or Facebook), and now a Graduate Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition.

Then I look around and see people spending a few pounds on an online certificate and calling themselves a canine nutritionist. I’ve completed some of those courses myself, and they are incredibly basic and often outdated.

Do I know everything? Absolutely not. In fact, the more I learn, the more I realise there is still to learn. That’s exactly why I have a trusted network of professionals I can consult with, refer to, and collaborate with when needed.

Nutrition, and health in general, is a constantly evolving field. Completing one course, starting a social media group, and declaring yourself an expert simply isn’t enough. Nor is copying other people’s work and making out you wrote them (I’ve pulled a certain ‘dog nutritionist’ up on that in the past!).

And while we’re on the subject, please be cautious about taking advice from random people on social media. They don’t know your dog, your dog’s history, your circumstances, or the bigger picture.

The canine industry will only improve when guardians become more discerning about who they trust and pay for advice.

Do your research. Check credentials. Ask questions.

Then ask even more questions.

Your dog deserves nothing less.

We’re back, and if there’s one conversation we want to reopen with honesty, clarity and purpose, it’s this. Who should you trust with your dog’s health, nutrition and wellness advice online?

Pet parents are navigating an overwhelming amount of information every single day. Social media, Facebook groups, blogs, reels, infographics, “expert” pages, AI-written posts, and bite-sized content that looks polished and persuasive. But appearance is not the same as accuracy, and confidence is not the same as competence.

One of the biggest issues in the canine space right now is the astronomical rise in people presenting themselves as canine nutrition experts, consultants, or guides, despite having very limited training, outdated course content, or qualifications that simply do not reflect the complexity of the cases they are advising on today.

A Level 3 qualification can be a starting point, but it should not automatically be seen as evidence of advanced expertise, particularly when someone is advising on chronic illness, complex gut issues, allergies, elimination diets, endocrine concerns, behavioural links, supplement protocols, or multi-factorial cases that require a far deeper level of understanding.

We also have to acknowledge the reality that this space is still largely unregulated. That means there are very few barriers to entry, no consistency in educational standards, and no real accountability. Some courses have not kept pace with current science. Some offer a narrow prospectus that leaves major gaps in knowledge. Some do not adequately teach scope of practice, critical thinking, research appraisal, or when referral to a more appropriately qualified professional is needed.

Now add AI to the mix.

AI-generated content has made it easier than ever to produce professional-looking educational posts in seconds. The problem is that AI is only as good as the information selected, prompted, and checked. There is always a very large potential for bias in data selection, and without proper fact-checking, critical review, and context, inaccurate or oversimplified information can spread incredibly quickly.

And because social media rewards reach, outrage, controversy and engagement, a lot of the content we see reaching our feeds now is deliberately designed more to spark reaction than to support informed decision-making. The louder the claim, the more attention it often gets, whether it is nuanced, current, or true.

This is exactly why we believe pet parents need to feel empowered to ask better questions.

Who is giving this advice?
What are their qualifications?
Are they insured?
How recent is their education?
Do they undertake ongoing CPD?
Can they explain their sources?
Do they understand the limits of their knowledge?
Do they know when to refer out?

These questions matter.

At The BalancedThe Balanced Caninecy has always been central to what we do. You can access our team’s qualifications, certifications, and background information at any time, both in our group and on our website, because we believe trust should be built on openness, integrity and evidence-led education.

And on that note, it feels really good to be back.

We’re here to support, guide and educate, whether that’s within the group or through the resources on our website.

If you haven’t already, please check out our new article linked below in the comments!

If this message resonates with you, please like, comment, and share. The more pet parents we help empower, the better.

29/05/2026

Mini exam number 1 passed!

This was based on cytology/histology and the skeletal system. To be honest, I feel like I’m learning a new language rather than biomedicine 😂
Next stops, muscular system and respiratory system.

27/05/2026

Yesterday, one of my dogs, Tilly, was happily chomping away at some ground ivy.

If you don’t know much about ground ivy, it has some amazing properties such as supporting the respiratory system, soothing the digestive tract, and traditionally being used for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

What I always find fascinating is how instinctively dogs will often seek out plants with properties that may support what their body needs in that moment.

Why would she select ground ivy? We’ve had ground ivy in our garden for years and I’ve never seen her eat it before. I’m not sure why she chose to select some yesterday but her innate instincts did.

It’s moments like this that act as a reminder that our dogs still carry incredible natural instincts.

23/05/2026

Hot Forecast Due 🌅

Is it true that if we use cold water on heat stroke pets they will go into shock?

One of the most common things we still hear is that we can only use tepid water on a pet with heat stroke, incase they get some complications like hypothermic overshoot, peripheral vasoconstriction hindering a cooling response, and cardiogenic shock...

We have heard not to use cold water in case it causes shock... this rarely happens!

But guess what? In a recent study over 26% of dogs presented with heat stroke died, with flat faced breeds making up nearly half of heat stroke cases seen in the study.

You should:

💧Get someone to call the local veterinary practice and tell them you're going to travel down with a heat stroke patient
💧Pour, hose or if possible immerse the pet in very cold water (this should obviously be done under constant supervision, ensuring the head is fully above water and immersion should not be attempted if the animal is too large, at risk, or you are unable to do so without hurting yourself)
💧Note: If using a hose pipe, make sure it has run through until cold, as they can often contain water that is extremely hot in the tubing initially
💧Do not drape in towels and leave them in situ. Keep the cold water flowing.
💧Move to a cool, shaded area
💧Prepare to transport to vets in a cold, air conditioned car

In studies they found that:

🌅International consensus from sports medicine organisations supports treating EHS with early rapid cooling by immersing the casualty in cold water.
🌅Ice-water immersion has been shown to be highly effective in exertional heat stroke, with a zero fatality rate in large case series of younger, fit patients.
🌅Hyperthermic individuals were cooled twice as fast by Cold Water Immersion as by passive recovery.
🌅No complications occurred during the treatment of three older patients with severe heat stroke were treated with cold‐water immersion.
🌅Cold water immersion (CWI) is the preferred cooling modality in EHS guidelines and the optimal method applicable to UK Service Personnel
🌅Studies suggest using either ice-water or cold-water immersion

The best intervention is PREVENTION, but if you find yourself with an animal with heat stroke, using cold water either by pouring, hosing or ideally (if safe) immersion then this may help reduce their temperature to safe levels while you transport to a veterinary practice.

Read more below:

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid

And listen to our podcasts on Vet Voices On Air

Too Hot to Handle: The Truth About Canine Heatstroke

Heatstroke is one of the most lethal yet most misunderstood emergencies in veterinary medicine—and it doesn’t only happen on scorching summer days.

In this in-depth episode Robyn from Vet Voices on Air is joined by two leading voices in the field: Dr Emily Hall, primary care vet, educator, and researcher whose PhD focused on the epidemiology of heatstroke in UK dogs, and Emily Cockerill, referral RVN and Lowland Rescue search dog volunteer with extensive real-world experience managing dogs working in extreme conditions.

Together, they unpack what heatstroke actually is, why it’s so dangerous, and why time and temperature matter more than almost anything else. Using clear, evidence-based explanations, they explore what happens inside the body when temperatures rise—how proteins “cook,” organs fail, and why once a critical threshold is crossed, the damage is irreversible.

The conversation tackles long-standing myths head-on, including:
The belief that cold or ice water causes “shock”

➡Why wet towels can worsen overheating
➡The dangers of lemon juice in brachycephalic dogs
➡Misconceptions around double-coated breeds and clipping
➡Why ice cubes might not meaningfully cool dogs but can be used for indoor and cool enrichment

Crucially, the episode highlights that exertional heatstroke is the most common cause, not hot cars—and that heatstroke can occur in winter, during travel, stress, anaesthesia recovery, or even inside veterinary practices. Certain breeds and health conditions increase risk, but any dog (or cat, rabbit, or other small animal) can be affected if heat production exceeds the body’s ability to lose it.

Listeners will come away with clear, practical guidance on:

➡Recognising early and late signs of heatstroke
➡What owners should do immediately at home or in the field
➡Why pre-cooling before transport dramatically improves survival
➡Current best-practice protocols for active cooling in clinic
➡When to start and stop cooling based on body temperature
➡How prevention, timing, and informed decision-making save lives

If you’ve ever wondered when it’s too hot to walk your dog, how heatstroke presents beyond “just panting,” or what the evidence really says about cooling, this episode is essential listening—for veterinary professionals and pet owners alike.
Because when it comes to heatstroke, minutes matter—and myths can kill.

Listen Here on Vet Voices On Air

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MMO1STWzFzyhYiExBp9gN?si=achtyAFISSSt8bwmykDHqg

22/05/2026

Breakfast outside, getting some much needed Vitamin D, while doing a few hours of revision before heading to the shop.
Perfect 🌞

22/05/2026

Not to be rude or anything, but if you walk your dog when it’s really hot you are a ****

It’s going to be a really hot few days. If you must walk your dog, walk them early or late but only if cool enough.

YOUR DOG WILL NOT DIE FROM NOT HAVING A WALK. THEY MIGHT DIE FROM BEING WALKED WHEN IT’S HOT

Heatstroke isn’t a joke - it can and does kill.

20/05/2026

Red Clover 🌸

I have always loved clovers (we even have a dog called Clover) and I don’t think you can get more beautiful than the red clover.
This little plant is not only beautiful but it has some amazing properties.

It is a deeply nourishing herb traditionally used to support hormonal balance, skin health, lymphatic flow, and overall wellbeing.

It is used to support irritated, inflamed skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne, thanks to its gentle cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties. By supporting the lymphatic system and natural detoxification pathways, it’s often considered a wonderful herb for helping the skin from within. ✨

Rich in minerals and plant compounds called isoflavones, it’s also commonly used to support women through PMS, perimenopause, and menopause naturally. 🌿

What a wonderful, beautiful botanical. One of my favourites 💚