Red Alpha Canine - Dog Nutrition & Training Essentials

19/06/2026

The World Cup mixed with warmer weather means one thing.... 👇

Treats to keep your pups occupied and cool while you can relax too 😎 🍻

19/06/2026

A question that I get asked all of the time;

"Is raw feeding good for puppies?"

Absolutely YESSS!!!!!! 👇 👇 👇 👇

A natural packed meal with nutrients to support their bone growth and muscle development. As well as giving them access to vital essential fatty acids that helps the production of happy hormones!

You can start them on a raw diet as early as 4 weeks old and are able to wean them straight onto raw from mums milk or if the breeder has already introduced kibble feed then you can make an easy transition to raw. You don't have to wait for a specific age or development stage raw is actually easy for them to digest even though their tummies are little.

Also ALL air dried treats that I have in the shop are suitable for puppies from 4-6 weeks depending on the breed 😊🤌

Also the throwback with baby Mena 🥹❤️

17/06/2026

🌿💰Summer Saving💰🌿

Since this did so well last month I am offering a little bargain again which will also give you an opportunity to spruce up your pups look 😍

£10 off all Billybillows collars from now until the end of June! This includes the combat collars and the Billowthane, which are waterproof too 👀!

Combats will be sold at £19.99 and the Billowthanes for just £24.99 while stock lasts ✅

15/06/2026

Got to be in it to win it 👇

☀️🐾 SUMMER COMPETITION TIME! 🐾☀️

I'm giving you not one, but TWO chances to win! 🎉

🥇 1st Prize: FREE Bath & Blow Dry 🛁✨

To enter:
☀️ Like this post
☀️ Share this post
☀️ Like/Follow my page
☀️ Comment your dog's name below

🐶 BONUS CHANCE TO WIN! 🐶

Once you've entered, post your favourite photo of your dog in the comments! 📸💕

The photo with the MOST likes at the end of the competition will win:

🥈 2nd Prize: 10% OFF any grooming appointment ✂️✨

Winners will be announced on 01/08/2026

Good luck everyone, I can't wait to see all your gorgeous pups! 🐾💖

☀️🐾💕

13/06/2026

11/06/2026

🍅 Benefits of Tomato/ Lycopene 🍅

You're all probably bored of these posts but I just want to give you options for beneficial toppers and extras to incorporate into your dogs bowls!

Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant, which protect the body from free radical damage. Without antioxidants our dogs are more prone to oxidative stress which is linked to cancers, diabetes, inflammation, heart disease and cognitive changes.

Lycopene has been studied for its role in

♦️Eye disorders,

♦️Gum disease,

♦️Heart disease,

♦️Inflammation & cancers.

And it has shown that it helps the dogs body to fight against these illnesses while promoting good health within the dog.

Lycopene is found in tomatoes but to cut out any acidity you could use an unsalted tomato paste. You don't need a lot of tomato paste to boost the diet and you can freeze tiny dollops of it on grease proof paper.

For a 10kg dog or under start with just 1/4 tsp mixed in a meal or for a dog above 10kg 1/2 tsp per day - in both cases monitor your dog to see if they are tolerating it ok.

Fat helps increase lycopene absorption - if you feed a fresh food diet, there should be enough fat in the diet, so no need to add extra. If you feed plain kibble, mix with coconut oil.

Hope this helps you spice things up a little!

Beth ✨

10/06/2026

✨Allergies✨

With the warmer weather upon us you may notice those awful seasonal/ environmental allergies making an appearance. Allergies whether is food, pollen, grass ect can all present quite similarly. There are many natural pathways you can follow to reduce the itch and side effects that may occur and I am always happy to help you combat the symptoms. The photo will help you identify a potential allergy 👇👇👇

But before you reach out to your local veterinarian for an antihistamine, are you aware there are natural options?! Quercetin is a flavonoid, which is found naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables. It boasts a unique set of biological properties, which can help aid mental and physical performance, reduce risk of infection, disease, and act as an anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogen, anti-viral, and antioxidant.

You can find quercetin in the following:

🌿 Nettle leaves

🐝 Bee pollen

🫑 Bell peppers

🍎 Apples [not to feed the core or pips]

🍅 Tomatoes

🥦 Broccoli

🥬 Kale

✨ Asparagus

🫐 Blueberries

🍇 Blackberries

✨ Brussel sprouts

09/06/2026

⚠️ The most dangerous emergency in dogs is the one most owners miss in the first 10 minutes⚠️

Bloat, also known as GDV, is not "just gas" it is the stomach filling with air, flipping, and cutting off its own blood supply. It is more common in large and deep chested breeds, but can affect any dog, it can go from normal to life threatening in under an hour.

The scary part? 👇

Most dog parents think it's indigestion until it is almost too late.

🚨Here is what owners needs to know🚨

Dogs at higher risk:

▪️German Shepherd
▪️Great Dane
▪️Rottweiler
▪️Doberman
▪️Labrador
▪️Golden Retriever
▪️Standard Poodle
‼️But it can happen to ANY dog‼️

The first signs are subtle, and easy to ignore 👇
⚠️Pacing
⚠️Restlessness
⚠️Trying to vomit but nothing comes out
⚠️Swollen or tight abdomen
⚠️Heavy drooling
⚠️Sudden discomfort after eating
⚠️Standing with elbows out, back arched

If you ever see these together, do not wait for "just one more minute", go straight to the nearest vets. GDV is a surgical emergency!

What helps lower the risk 👇

▪️Avoid heavy exercise right after meals
▪️Avoid allowing your dog to gulp large amounts of water
▪️Feed two smaller meals instead of one big meal
▪️Know your dog's normal belly shape and behavior

🚨One rule every dog parent should remember If your dog looks like they are trying to vomit and can't, you go to the vet immediately! Fast action saves lives🚨

This handsome boy who I've used for the photo on the post is Rex who we lost to bloat at the start of the year, his owners did everything right and it was a freak incident that triggered it. It's taken me longer than I'd like to admit to making this post because my heart breaks looking at his beautiful face. We don't say it lightly that we love the dogs we work with as if they were our own and admittedly Rex was one of my favourites who id worked with as soon as his owners brought him home so if this post is shared and helps prevent another loss to bloat then that's good enough for me ❤️‍🩹

06/06/2026

Secret Benefit of Raw Feeding 🤫👇

One hidden benefit of raw food is the water content. Did you ever notice that your dog doesn't drink as much when eating raw?

Kibble averages around 10% moisture, which makes dogs drink much more than normal. It's actually surprising how much kibble fed dogs drink.

I know feeding a raw or cooked diet only isn't feasible for everyone, but it is at least important to keep this in mind: Raw meat contains up to 70% water which full of electrolytes and proteins that support hydration at the cellular level. Also feeding fresh, moisture-rich meals protects the kidneys from working overtime. Kibble diets can often lead to a permanent state of dehydration and this is why it's so important to rehydrate your dogs dry food 🫶

03/06/2026

🌿"HELP, my dog is eating grass all the time!" Or "Why do dogs eat grass"🌿 👇

I get asked about this so much throughout the year so while eyes are on the page I thought I'd explain...

As we know a dog's sense of smell is exceptional and it's the scent of the grass that identifies it as valuable during certain times of the year. Dogs will generally eat grass in the Spring and in the Autumn as it contains sugar, protein and tryptophan as well as many other nutrients.

Dogs are not grazing animals so they don't have a way of eating grass that doesn't look "frantic" therefore many owners often worry something is wrong when they see this type of behaviour but it is in fact completely normal.

Some dogs eat grass even though it upsets their stomach because they enjoy the taste and texture of it.

Regurgitating grass is not the same as vomiting, it is not sickness, it is the dog choosing to throw up the bits that don't digest well and more often than not we as owners panic and medicalise this unnecessarily. Some dogs don't regurgitate and end up with grass hanging out of their bum, which you then may have to pull out 🥴

So in short, just because your dog is eating grass does not mean you need to panic that they are unwell or their diet is lacking because it's not always the case 🫶