Holistic Stress-Less Grooming

09/11/2025

Please note, we will be closed from the 12th of December and open again the 11th of January.

04/11/2025

Meals fit for obligate carnivores!

28/10/2025

🌩️ Heads up, everyone!
Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon across Gauteng!!
Please secure outdoor items and check that your pets are safe and comfortable indoors. Loud thunder and flashing lightning can be terrifying for our furry companions—especially animals prone to anxiety.

If you’re heading out, close windows and leave calming music or white noise on for your pets. Let’s keep them cozy and reassured until the skies settle.
Stay safe out there! 🐾⚡

23/10/2025

Tea for pets :)

04/10/2025

"I need to finish what I started with yesterday"

01/09/2025

Happy Spring Day! Flowers and fur everywhere! Remember to brush, brush and brush some more!

27/08/2025

Your pet’s food and water bowls can be a hotspot for bacteria?🦠

Research shows that while 67% of pet owners use metal bowls, only about one-third actually wash them after meals, some just give them a quick wipe. That’s exactly how the bacterial party begins 🤢. And that slimy layer that forms in water bowls after a day? That’s biofilm...a coating of bacteria that’s extremely hard to remove. Biofilm can harbor harmful pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and MRSA, making it easy for infections to spread from your dog to your family.🦠⚠️

The type of food matters too. Wet food tends to harbor more bacteria than dry, and the leftover moisture mixed with dog saliva creates the perfect environment for bacterial growth.

Here's a quick break down of the pros and cons of different types of bowls:

🥣Plastic: Chemicals in plastic can leach over time and interfere with melanin production, potentially causing “Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis,” which leaves your dog’s nose and lips pink and irritated.

🫖Ceramic: According to Hartpury scientists, ceramic bowls can harbor dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, and MRSA, especially if the glaze is cracked and the bowl keeps being used.

🥄Stainless steel: Low-quality steel bowls have occasionally been recalled for heavy metal contamination. Stick to high-grade stainless (18/8 or 304 steel) from trusted brands.

🥛Glass: Durable, borosilicate glass (like Pyrex) is a safe, kitchen-friendly option for both food and water.

🧼 No matter the material, the best way to protect your pet (and your family) is simple: wash bowls after every meal with hot water and soap. Once a week, run them through your dishwasher’s hot cycle. You can also disinfect by coating with hydrogen peroxide, waiting five minutes, then rinsing.

For more on picking nontoxic, safe bowls? Comment FOREVERDOG, and we’ll message you a link to our book The Forever Dog LIFE. Check out part one, The Forever Kitchen, section “Food & Water Bowls,” for all the tips on keeping your dog’s mealtime safe and healthy 🌱⚠️.

14/08/2025

Warning on Librela (Bedinvetmab) for dogs.

The FDA has identified and analyzed adverse events in dogs treated with Librela (bedinvetmab injection).

05/08/2025

Great tips for vet visits!

16/07/2025