We’re joined by Rachel Down of Boil & Broth talking about how her journey discovering the huge health benefits of Bone Broth. Following a dead end road on courses of antibiotics, which seemed to make her worse, it was discovering the power of nutrition, especially bone broth that led to her transformation to being slimline, and in full vibrant health. By researching how between 70-80 per cent of immune system resides in our gut lining, suddenly Rachel had the ‘eureka’ moment.

Wanting to spread the word on the nutritional values of bone broth to help restore the microbiome that can become damaged by an onslaught of medication, vaccinations, poor diet, and a host of other environmental factors, Rachel launched a company dedicated to delivering bone broth to your door. Beginning with traditional liquid broth, before logistics including transport, freezer space gave her the idea of de-hydrate it. Offering a super concentrated, untainted ‘de-hydrated’ bone broth that could be posted through a letterbox, and stored with minimal cupboard space that was simple to re-hydrate, it wasn’t long before dog (and cat) owning customers were asking if they could have some for their pets.

Anna is a HUGE fan of bone broth understanding its health benefits to dogs, but she knows what a long process it is to make from scratch and with Rachel’s research to prove that the nutritional values of her de-hydrated broth remains the same as a a liquid broth, she's begun taking it herself! We chat about these benefits from being great for preventative care of joints, its packed with the structural protein collagen, glucosamine and chondroitin and as an isotonic drink being full of minerals including magnesium, and sodium so that Bone Broth enables faster hydration at a cellular level than water alone.

Announcing the Biome Broth Study asking: ‘Could adding Bone Broth help my dog’s gut microbiome’? Boil & Broth has teamed up with Anna Webb and Microbiologist and Microbiome researcher, Dr Carol Hughes, at the Biome4Pets company, a huge fan of bone broth herself as a way to enhance the microbiome’s bacteria diversity. The Biome Broth study is open to all dogs, (who have never taken bone broth before) to take part in a research project to discover how the diversity of the biome -particularly with both the Bifidobacteria and Verrucomicrobia bacteria (both very valuable strains) are known to be enhanced by bone broth.

To get involved follow the links below, its represents a chance to have your dog’s biome tested before and after four weeks adding bone broth to your dog’s diet. It's also chance to receive a discounted wellness package from Anna and much more!

There’s also a special discount on Boil & Broth for all listeners - using the code AnnaWebb15

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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We’re joined by Actor, Author and Animal lover, Paul Drayton, talking about his love of dogs that was inspired by a Westie as a child. Drawn to animals he has owned horses, cows and even peacocks on his farm. We chat about his passion for Irish Setters and why they will always be apart of his heart. We talk about rescuing as being morally mandatory, and why Paul is a firm believer of spaying and neutering to minimise the dog population. We chat about the responsibility dogs really are, and the sad fact that rescues are now brimful down to the pandemic boom. Paul chats about his farm animals too and why he’s passionate about his pygmy goats. We touch on why dogs impact on our lives and the devastation in knowing that dogs just don’t live long enough. Happily divorced Paul stresses how life is about chapters and moving forwards, which with his pack of dogs by his side he’s in a good place to write his book which will explain about how a sweet boy from Sunderland turned into a former alcoholic.

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When In a bid to find the perfect enrichment toy for their own dogs, the team @Play9 invented their own!

I’m chatting to Lee Bridges and John Allard about the Enrichment Revolution, and particularly on interactive toys as a major part of this enrichment awareness.

Inspired by a pencil eraser in the design phases to create the Roolo that’s very clever its ‘a shape of constant width’, which is naturally occurring, but very rare!

This shape and its tactile material that’s 100% eco only takes the smallest movement from the dog, and the Roolo gets working, revolving and spinning to release the tasty treats.

Providing a toy to occupy your pooch, break up the day, bust any boredom, and use for their mental and physical dexterity. It can also be used as a slow feeder with its 100% eco material that sets it apart as both ethical and non -toxic.

We chat about why its good for shapes and sizes cleverly allowing a great interactive experience Designed for modern life, and optimising indoor training opportunities, and fun, its size means it's too big to roll under most sofas!

Enrichment is key to dog's emotional wellness, especially in helping to combat brain fog, and the onset of ‘doggy dementia’. Tried and tested by both Mr Binks and Prudence, the Roolo gets the Paws up!!!

Lucky listeners have a chance to get 10% off using the code DOGSLIFE10

Go to Play9.co.uk to order yours and follow on Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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