None of us want our dogs to be stressed – there is nothing worse than seeing them anxious and unhappy as they hide from a noise that they cannot control. The normal scenario for our dogs is to respond to noises that they can react to and this forms part of their routine such as the doorbell going where they bark happily to alert us and feel like they have played their role in protecting us from strangers at the family door.
When the noises are erratic and unexpected, there is no control and this results in extreme stress in our more sensitive dogs. Like many of us, our dogs are natural empaths with acutely sensitive reactions to loud noises, friction in the home, a change in routine. It is so important that we do not fuss them and stroke them when the fireworks and noise starts. (Yes I find it as hard as you do to ignore our little Ruff at this time)
They will sponge all our emotions as they normally do and react with even more anxiety if they pick up our stress through us constantly stroking and trying to reassure them. Far more helpful is to let them choose where to hide and allow them to find a safe den where they can deal with their own feelings of anxiety instead of taking on ours too.
Dr Marc Abrahams MBE (a wonderful advocate of plant-based feeding of our pets in the UK) gives us some advice in the video below on how to build a den.
We dream the same dream, we want the same things
Rishi Sunak hiring vegan Meera Vadher as head of green policy and Just be Kind growing – dreams do come true!
Canela loves Hownd and we have great news for her….
We have Hownd tinned food back in stock with extra nutritious ingredients for your dog!
Dr Arielle gives a passionate talk at London Vet Show!
Such positivity surrounding plant-based feeding of dogs for the first time at the London Vet Show!
Vegan Vet talks at Vegfest
I listened to a talk given by the inspiring Prof Knight and I felt so privileged to be able to give a talk too and share my knowledge and experiences with like-minded people
Little Leo shocked his vets
What a little darling Leo the Pomeranian is! His story is a simple one that is echoed by all of us and spoken by his Dad
Jackson has lumps and bumps
What do those lumps mean in our dog and when do we know if a fatty lump is something to be worried about?
What is an Empath?
About 1 in 5 people is an empath with a higher amount of empaths noticed amongst the caring professions
VegFest Amazing Line-up!
We couldn’t be more excited about this year’s line-up for VegFest at London Olympia 12th and 13th November 2022
More published evidence by top vet nutritionist
Specialist Vet Nutritionist Dr Mike Davies has published yet further evidence that dogs on a vegan diet showed improvement in coat glossiness, dandruff, itchiness, anxiety……..
Family of 12 dogs transitioned from raw to vegan food
“Thanks to the Teleconsults with you specifically for Paddy, he is nothing short of a ‘miracle’!”
TV Presenter Alexis Conran Feeds His Own Dog Vegan Food
“Hi Arielle Lovely to hear from you. Gelmer is pretty much meat-free 80% of the time and this keeps him very happy”
Nora started life as a terrified rescue
“She runs around like a giddy kipper on her walks, seems so much better in her mood (happy and excitable), and her coat looks amazing!”
