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The Holistic Dog Health Coach, Selby (2026)

26/02/2025

I wish more people knew…

Myth 1: If you have female and male dogs in the same house you must get them neutered to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Truth: YOU must be the one who puts practices in place to ensure the welfare and safety of your dogs. Responsible practices include physical separation, herbal support for both sexes and changes in routine and structure.

Myth 2: Neutering and/or medication is the only way to prevent phantom pregnancies and support their seasons.
Truth: Herbs like raspberry leaf has been shown to prevent the onset of phantom pregnancies when used throughout your dog’s season. Raspberry leaf contains fragarine, tannins, iron, calcium, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C and E that all aid in supporting the uterus, reproductive organs and hormones.

Myth 3: If my female dog is not spayed she will get a pyometra infection
Truth: There is a risk of pyometra in intact females, but a healthy gut & microbiome will assist in normal and adequate immune function, including dealing with any abnormalities in bacteria in the uterus should they arise. Sufficient exercise, wholesome nutrition and good mental health maintains balance in the immune system and natural resistance to infection & disease. Your dog will also show signs of pyometra if she has one which will let you know when to take her to the vet.

Myth 4: Spaying is the only option
Truth: Being proactive in managing their seasons means you can be a responsible pet parent without having any surgery. Other surgeries such as tubal ligation are available that leave the sexual organs intact but still remove the risk of pregnancy whilst avoiding the detrimental impacts of removing the reproductive organs & hormones if you feel it’s absolute.

Myth 5: Spaying my dog will reduce her risk of developing cancer
Truth 5: In 2024 The World Small Animal Veterinary Association published guidelines advising AGAINST neutering of all dogs and now recommend that pet parents adopt responsible practices instead. Research over the last decade shows that removing the reproductive organs & hormones has direct links to the development of diseases like cancer, cruciate problems & hormone issues.

Did I miss any?

22/01/2025

Millions of dogs each year are euthanised due to behavioural problems, and no-one ever looks at their diet as a contributing factor.

Behaviour is a response to the environment and can be influenced by many factors although is regulated by hormones and neurotransmitters.

The majority of the Neurotransmitters are produced IN THE GUT by the MICROBIOME (the friendly bacteria) and then sent to the brain as the brain and gut are connected, with most of the communication (90%) going from the gut upwards.

The microbiome are populated, fed, and kept healthy (or unhealthy) by the foods our dogs eat OR diminished and reduced based on their exposure to toxins, stress or poor food supply.

Food contains all the essential amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins & minerals that the microbiome need to do their work.

and yep, you've guessed it! Highly processed foods do not make a healthy microbiome population!

In simple terms:

Healthy foods = healthy microbiome

healthy microbiome = well produced happy hormones & neurotransmitters

well produced happy hormones & neurotransmitters = happy brain

Happy brain = happy dog!

Now I'm not saying that behavioural issues in dogs can be treated with nutritional therapy alone, because each dog is individual and might have other contributing factors so it is important to work with a certified canine behaviourist if your dog is displaying some issues.

But nutrition is often overlooked and hardly ever regarded as something that can have an effect on mood and behaviours, when in reality, dietary changes can work absolute wonders to dogs who are struggling!

In humans, neurologists have been able to cure problems like ADHD and depression through diet manipulation alone!

For a deeper look into how nutrition effects behaviour, check out this article & if you liked this post, hit follow for more ✨

https://doi.org/10.1017/S095442240781331X

23/03/2024

Recently I appeared on the brilliant podcast ‘My Dog Made Me Do It… Naturally’ from Be More Dog Nutrition. This was a huge step out of my comfort zone but I had a great time chatting with Cat about my journey to becoming a Canine Nutritionist. If you can, please give it a listen and subscribe to the podcast 😊 https://rss.com/podcasts/mydogmademedoitnaturally/1396974/

17/02/2024

🥘 Your personal food philosophy is your own outlook and guiding principles on food.

🌟 It is the beliefs that you hold about what types of food you should eat and the practices you adopt when choosing food, preparing food and eating food.

🥦 If you’re preparing fresh foods for yourself and your family that are vibrant in colours of the rainbow and include a variety of meats, vegetables and wholefoods then the chances are switching your Dogs diet to a biologically appropriate one will come naturally to you and won’t take much extra time seeing as you’re already doing it for yourself.

🍫 If you eat lots of highly processed ready meals and convenience foods with little to no home cooking, the chances are you might not be that bothered about a fresh diet for your dog, and will find the switch a little more challenging so might need to take a slower approach that fits in with your lifestyle.

😆 I often get told that dog parents put more effort into their dogs meals than they do their own, and that their dogs eat better than they do!

♥️ But what matters is that we educate ourselves on the benefits of wholesome nutrition for Dogs (and us); decide on our food philosophy, and then take the steps that align with it.

🤔 So what’s yours?

15/02/2024

🤯5 out of 10 are already gone!

Spaces in the The No Fuss Fresh 6 Week Challenge are rapidly being snapped up, and registration closes in just 24 hours! ⏰

(Thank You so much for all your applications I am SO excited to get going! 🥹)

👉 If you’re serious about switching to fresh homemade dog food and are struggling with motivation, confidence and know-how, THIS IS your opportunity to learn everything you need to know to create your personalised, fresh dog food plan for love, life & longevity. Don’t miss out!

⭐We wanted to try a homemade raw diet as pre-made raw food didn’t quite work. Our dogs poops were really hard and chalky! Cat was really helpful and responsive and the lessons were really informative. Since being on homemade it’s been so much better and our dogs a**l gland issues have improved! It’s been really easy and it feels so much better giving my dog fresh food - Client Testimonial ⭐

If you want to achieve these sorts of results in the next 6 weeks and beyond, comment below with 👇

💗 NO FUSS FRESH! 💗

Then, hold tight for me to send you the sign up details straight into your messenger inbox.

But act fast…

⏰ There are ONLY 5 spaces left! ⏰

Comment below 💗 NO FUSS FRESH! 💗 to reserve your space. 👇

14/02/2024

⏱️The Clock is Ticking…

Yep… ⏰ 48 HOURS LEFT ⏰

Time is running out to grab your spot on the The No Fuss Fresh 6 Week Challenge 🐾

And I’ve had a BUNCH of questions, so I wanna cover some important stuff real quick...

If you are still sitting on the fence, here is what you need to know...

👉 When does it start?
✅ On 1st March 2024, 10 Founding Members of The No Fuss Fresh 6 Week Challenge 🐾will kick off their journey working closely with me to learn how to make their own fresh dog food withOUT feeling anxious, confused and overwhelmed about it all.

👉 Who is it for?
✅ The program is specifically designed to put an end to confusing homemade diets for your dog. It’s designed for people who’ve tried different meal plans & recipes, read all the books or taken mini courses and still haven’t been able to conquer their fears or figure it out.

👉 What’s included?
✅ You’ll get the No Fuss Fresh 6 Week Challenge to cover the fundamentals of the homemade diet, a confidence kick start, how to make food for life, love & longevity, meal prepping for success, forming healthy habits & the big switch; PLUS 5 BONUSES (Weekly group coaching calls, a 6 Week done for you Nutrition & Meal Plan, a Homemade Supplements Cheat Sheet, full access to the Be More Dog Nutrition Buddy App for the Challenge and 6 months FREE access all areas on the App) Package RRP £295.00!

👉I already feed a fresh diet, is this still relevant for me?
✅ YES! If you already feed fresh, that's great! This challenge puts your mind to work creating your ‘do it yourself’ fresh food plan so you can take back full control over your Dog’s diet and save money on food each month. The knowledge and experience you already have with fresh foods will boost your learning in the program.

👉How much time do I need?
✅ Learn in as little as 30 mins per day, anytime, anywhere!

👉What if I still feel nervous about making the meals?
✅ I will be there to support you with any questions during the coaching calls to guide and reassure you every step of the way

👉I’m not sure I’m capable of making sure it’s right?
✅ The modules in the 6 week challenge cover every aspect of building the bowl to make sure all your Dogs nutrients are included and includes wholefood supplements for any bits missing

👉How will I know how much to feed?
✅ You will work closely with me to build your Dog’s personalised fresh food plan with everything mapped out for each ingredient so that you are clear on what to do

To grab one of the remaining spaces comment below with…

🌟 PICK ME! 🌟

Then hold tight for me to send you the sign up details straight into your messenger inbox.

But act fast… You’ve only got 48hrs before registration is closing!

👇 Comment below 🌟 PICK ME! 🌟 to reserve your space. 👇

13/02/2024

How I Make My Own Fresh Dog Food WithOUT Fluffing It Up Or Breaking The Bank (and how you can build your own lifetime Fresh Dog Food Plan (Cooked or Raw) in under 6 easy steps!)

💪 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: The No Fuss Fresh 6 Week Challenge 🐾

Yesterday I revealed information about my No Fuss Fresh 6 Week Challenge to achieve easy, (no fuss) Homemade Dog Food from fresh ingredients in your own kitchen.

The response was AMAZING. 🫶

So here’s what’s going to happen…

I am looking for 10 dog mammas looking to make their own fresh dog food who are sick of feeling anxious, confused and overwhelmed about it all and are ready to take back control.

On 1st March 2024, these founding members will start working closely with me to achieve their Personalised LIFETIME Fresh Dog Food Plan. I will not let you fail.

Does that sound exciting to you?

Would you LOVE to stop doubting your own ability to make your dogs food and start taking the right steps towards FINALLY achieving confidence in the meals you prepare?

Those 10 Founding Members will get:

✅ No Fuss Fresh 6 Week Challenge so that you can learn, step by step, how to create and balance your dogs meals based on their unique needs FOR LIFE!

👉 The Challenge follows the No Fuss Fresh Technique, which is a unique system to achieve easy, homemade dog food with fresh ingredients. This comprehensive set of modules cover the fundamentals of the homemade diet, a confidence kick start, how to make food for life, love & longevity, meal prepping for success, forming healthy habits & the big switch!

✅ BONUS 1 - Weekly Group Coaching Calls to personalise your plan and support you through your journey

✅ BONUS 2 - A 6 Week done for you Nutrition & Meal Plan with no fuss recipes to ease you into your homemade diet and build your confidence in the kitchen

✅ BONUS 3 - Homemade Supplements Cheat Sheet to give you simple wholefood supplements recipe options for supporting your Dog’s health and boosting their bowl

✅ BONUS 4 - Full Access to the Be More Dog Nutrition Buddy App so that you can learn anywhere, anytime, take part in daily challenges, join our supportive community & have access to the whole Canine Nutrition learning platform.

✅ BONUS 5 - 6 Months of the Pet Parent Pro Monthly Membership on the BMD App FOR FREE to give you full access to all new content (posted every week), weekly coaching calls, community support & more no fuss recipes so that you can keep on learning, engaging and growing your confidence!

The best part is, you will get all of this for a huge discount as a founding member!

“Cats' passion for natural, fresh feeding, understanding our canine companions and learning to give them the best we can is intoxicating and we learn every single day from her. Her non-judgmental approach and in-depth understanding of nutrition and psyche mean that her advice is accessible for all pet parents no matter their place in the journey to fresh feeding and we cannot recommend her highly enough.” - Becca Bartlett

Interested in committing to a fully fresh dog food diet?

Comment below with NO FLUFF & I will personally send you the details.

It’s that simple.

Just type NO FLUFF below to secure your spot. 👌

Say Hi to your Pup from me,

Cat 🐾

PS: You may be thinking… What’s the catch? Well there is no catch. I’m simply looking to test out my new program and get some killer testimonials before releasing it to the wider public at the price it deserves.

PPS: There are only 10 spots available as founding members for The No Fuss Fresh 6 Week Challenge so if this sounds like you, don’t wait!

12/02/2024

Are you feeding your dog kibble but want to start making your own fresh food? 🥘

How are you supposed to make fresh dog food (cooked or raw) if you don’t know how to do it? 😱

Is it actually possible to make balanced meals that promote health without fluffing it up and compromising their health?! 🤯

I bet you’ve tried different meal plans & recipes, read all the books, taken mini courses... and nothing has quite worked for you, right?

How do you find the ⏰ TIME ⏰ to study all the aspects of canine nutrition to create fresh food recipes tailored to your dog… if you're a busy dog mamma or have a full time job?

How do you justify spending money on fresh food ingredients if you’re not even sure you’ll get them right?

😨 Why's it so nerve-racking to have a go at making homemade dog food in your own kitchen?

Is the constant battle to try and get the balance right from fresh ingredients really worth it?

Can you really get comfortable making your Dog's meals at home without specialist education, lots of money or spending hours preparing it each week?

🤔 And when should you take the commitment and feed a fully fresh diet?

🤔 Should you even trust in your own ability to do this?

🤔 Are you already trialling a few fresh foods with your dog? How often?

🤔 What about making sure all the right nutrients are in the fresh food bowl?

STOP. JUST STOP. 🤯

If any (or all) of the above questions run through your head… day after day… I might be able to help.

Hey, it's Cat here… 👋

And, while I don't claim to know it all, I HAVE been studying canine nutrition for over 6 years and transformed my own Dogs' health through feeding homemade food with my sustainable step by step fresh food plan, AND supported many others to do the same. I call it the Kibble Kickers No Fuss Fresh Technique! 💪

And yet…

Not that long ago, I was in your shoes.

Those early days were rough.

I'd take a step forward only to take three more back. I was drowning in confusing meal plans, recipes made on spreadsheets & complicated books and I didn’t believe I had what it took to make my own dog food.

Anyways, if that's kinda how you feel right now...

Let me give you a road map, so that you stop hitting dead ends or getting lost on back roads, and instead take the fast lane to a fresh, homemade dog food diet plan that you can be proud of.

Let me show you how to make food for love, life and longevity 💗

👇 Here is what I’m proposing. 👇

I’ve had a TONNE of anxious dog mammas dreaming of forever with their Dog’s reaching out to me asking for my help.

So I had this crazy idea to build a step by step plan to guide you from feeding dried up, dead nutrient, highly processed foods to fresh homemade dog food in 6 Weeks!

No fluff. No messing around, just a simple plan to take you from burnt out biscuits to fresh, home prepared meals!

✅ If you are interested in claiming one of the 10 spots available, comment below with: NO FLUFF!

👉 More details to follow tomorrow, on Facebook at 12PM.

Say Hi to your Pup from me,

Cat 🐾

24/10/2023

Put a Gonk on it… 👀

📆 LIVE SALE THURSDAY 26th @ 6pm!

23/10/2023

It wouldn’t be Woofmas without a Puppy Chops Pet Shop Woofmas launch, so for one last hurrah we’re releasing all of our super limited Woofmas goodies on our Closing Down Live Sale this Thursday! ⁣
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We have gone all out to bring you some amazing Woofmas goodies starting from just £5!⁣
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We have brought back some of our favourites from over the years and also have some brand new never seen before! ⁣
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All stock is super limited and won’t be available again 😱 ⁣
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What’s in the Woofmas store?⁣
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🎅🏻 Advents ⁣
🎁 Gifts⁣
🧸 Enrichment Toys⁣
🎄 Treats⁣
🐾 Woofmas Eve boxes ⁣
🐟 Fish Specials ⁣
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PLUS our usual Wonkies, Supplements and Enrichment…Everything MUST GO!
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Who’s coming?! 🙋🏻‍♀️

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