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Good gut health is the cornerstone of optimal health for our dogs. We are only beginning to scratch the surface with our understanding on how the microbiome can influence all the body systems. So how can we take care of this powerhouse of health? For this we need to look at one of the most historical ways of food preservation, that has immense health benefits.
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What Breed is your dog/dogs?
We have five dogs in our pack; all girls!
Monkey is a one-year old Miniature Dachshund
Raine is a 13 year old Miniature Australian Shepherd
Fanta is a 13 year old rescue Pomeranian mix
Fudge is a 11 year old rescue Jack Russel mix
Tara is a 10 year old working sheepdog
What type of diet do you feed your dog/dogs?
All of our dogs are fed a raw food diet.
Have you always fed this type of diet or have you transitioned?
I was first introduced to raw feeding when I got Raine 13 years ago. Both Raine and Monkey were weaned onto raw. Fanta, Fudge and Tara were all transitioned from kibble to raw once we brought them home.
How do you ensure your dog’s meals are balanced?
We follow the Prey Model Raw (PRM) where a balanced diet consists of 80% muscle meat, 10% organs (5% liver, 5% other secreting organ) and 10% bone. You will often see this written as 80/10/10 complete on raw food packaging. Dogs also need a daily source of omegas no matter what diet they are on. My girls aren’t the biggest fans of fish so I give them an omega oil supplement instead. It is also important to rotate proteins regularly so that they get at least 4 or more throughout the month. We like to add in things like raw eggs, fur/fibre, and other natural supplements like bone broth, pre/probiotics, goats milk, herbal teas etc for all of their added nutrients and health benefits.
When did you first discover Karnlea?
We first discovered Karnlea when we created Monkey’s Instagram last year (2023).
How often do you use Karnlea Bone Broth or natural supplements?
Our dogs get bone broth daily. We rotate and feed the natural powder supplements each day too. Sometimes we give them the same one for a few days or a couple at the same time depending on each individual dog’s needs.
How do you add our Bone Broth / Supplements to your dog’s diet?
We either mix them into their dinner or feed them separately as a treat/as needed. For example, on hot days/after a long walks/hard exercise, we will offer them bone broth by itself for extra hydration.
What are the main benefits you feel our broths and supplements provide to your dog’s overall wellbeing?
We love and use each supplement for their fantastic benefits below…
Bone broth is gelatin, collagen and protein rich, so it’s great for the joints and bones. It’s also brilliant for the gut and digestion, encourages appetite and aids hydration.
Pumpkin powder is a natural prebiotic that is packed full of vitamins, improves digestive health and helps to regulate stools.
Slippery Elm & Marshmallow Root powder soothes digestive discomfort by lining and protecting the gut. It helps respiratory conditions and regulate stool consistency too.
Goat Milk powder is packed full of easily digestible protein and healthy fats. It is rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, encourages appetite and aids hydration.
Our dogs thrive on these supplements and genuinely enjoy eating them. I believe adding them into their food bowls daily helps keep our girls in tip top shape.
Does your dog have a favourite bone broth flavour and powered supplement?
Favourite bone broth has to be the original beef bone broth. Although they thoroughly enjoy each flavour they do go a bit wild for beef in particular!
Favourite powdered supplement has to be the goat milk as they will literally try and eat it straight out of the pot!
Tell us something super cute or loveable about your dog.
Although Monkey is the tiniest of our crew, she is the sassiest and definitely considers herself the boss!
Raine competed in agility at Crufts and the World Agility Championships for team Ireland back in her hay day!
Fanta is called the princess of the pack as sometimes she will refuse to walk on wet grass to go toilet but will then happily go and roll in fox poop!
Fudge has complete small dog syndrome and identifies as a Rottweiler half of the time!
Tara loves her job so much that sometimes she sneaks off up the field and starts herding the sheep by herself!
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As the summer heat intensifies, keeping your pets cool and hydrated is a priority. A fun, easy and nutritional way of doing this is by making Karnlea Goat Milk frozen toppers and treats, combined with dog-safe fruits. These homemade frozen treats provide a nutritious and delicious way to help your dog beat the heat.
Goat milk offers several benefits that make it an excellent choice for your pet’s diet. Karnlea Goat Milk Powder is a powerhouse of proteins and nutrients, providing an abundance of benefits including:
What we particularly love about our 100% natural pet supplement is its versatility. It can be integrated into your pet’s diet in a range of ways including sprinkled directly on food, mixed with warm water as a nutritional, soothing drink or frozen in silicon moulds into creative popsicles and toppers.
No. Your frozen toppers will be just as rich in nutrition as using it dry or rehydrated. The entire Karnlea range of bone broths and supplements can be frozen. Not only does it extend their shelf life, it helps maintain nutritional integrity by locking in vitamins and minerals. Freezing our products also means zero wastage and makes for convenient access to pre-portioned batches.
Homemade frozen toppers and treats are incredibly quick and easy to make. Simply mix Karnlea Goat Milk Powder with water and pour into silicone moulds. Leave to freeze before adding a top layer of pureed fruit such as raspberries, blueberries or strawberries and pop into the freezer again for another few hours. Once frozen, pop the treats out of the moulds and serve to your dog one at a time as a cool, refreshing snack. They can also be added to their main food as a topper.
Feel free to experiment with dog-safe fruits. Fruit can also be chopped into smaller, bite-sized chunks and added to your toppers. Don’t forget that the entire Karnlea product range can be combined and used together. For example, try freezing a layer of Karnlea Bone Broth, add a second layer of Karnlea Goat Milk and freeze and top off with a third layer of Karnlea Pumpkin Powder and freeze again for a 3-layered dog safe popsicle.
Please remember that food and treats should be given in moderation and new foods or supplements should be gradually introduced into your pets diet.
Our fabulous followers on social media regularly tag us in their homemade treats. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase @Pandora_and_nuke_duo_dobes. These berrylicious frozen toppers not only look absolutely fabulous, they are 100% natural, contain no fillers or nasties and are home-made using the best Goat Milk Powder available! Check out their photos and follow them on Instagram.
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Karnlea’s range of bone broths and complimentary supplements has more than doubled during the first quarter of 2024.
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Chicken is the latest addition to the Karnlea Bone Broth range and it’s all set to be a ‘winner, winner’.
Chicken broth is known the world over as the perfect comfort food – a light and lean protein source that is as good as it tastes. Now, cats and dogs can get some of that ‘soul food’ when the new flavour is launched this month (12 November).
Ideally timed to become a seasonal favourite – Karnlea Bone Broth can be served in a variety of ways: straight from the carton as a liquid, chilled, frozen or gently warmed to keep out those winter chills.
It’s no surprise that chicken is considered a ‘wonder food’. It has many benefits: it is a great source of amino acids, helping to build mean muscle mass, while high levels of Omega 6 provide essential fatty acids to sustain healthy skin and shiny coats. Chicken bone broth also boasts high levels of collagen which supports joint health.
Highly palatable and easy to digest, Karnlea’s chicken flavour bone broth is ideal for pets who are fussy eaters or suffer from delicate tummies.
Karnlea’s founder Lara McCullough, said that the new flavour was a great addition to the range:
“What could be more perfect than chicken broth in the autumn and winter? It is known to provide great sustenance, a ‘turn to’ staple when we feel a little under the weather. It helps people recover from bouts of cold and flu by providing essential nourishment. Its recuperative and strengthening qualities are equally good for cats and dogs.”
Like Karnlea’s beef and lamb varieties, its new chicken flavour is slow-cooked using only natural ingredients: bones from free range chickens reared on cooperative farms, filtered water and a touch of apple cider vinegar to extract protein, collagen and minerals from the cooking process.
It is packed in heat-sealed cartons which maintain its freshness without the need of additives or preservatives. It can be used as a supplement, topper or treat.
Each unit contains 500ml of bone broth and will be on sale soon at £10.99 per carton. Click here for more information
