As Nature Intended

22/10/2026

🇿🇦 Here's one for our South African ! 🐾❤️

🥩 Curious about raw feeding?

Whether you're exploring raw feeding for the first time or considering a change to your pet's diet, it's worth taking the time to understand your companion's individual needs.

Age, health and nutritional requirements all matter. Learning about the available feeding options and seeking appropriate veterinary guidance can help you make more informed decisions for your furry family members.

🌿 At **As Nature Intended**, we believe in empowering pet parents with knowledge so they can become informed, proactive advocates for their pets.

That's why we're proud to be associated with Raw Pet Food Deli, an ANI Support Network Partner serving pet parents in South Africa.

They offer grain-free frozen raw meals and treats for dogs and cats, along with support for special-needs diets informed by veterinary guidance.

We're pleased to support their mission of helping pet parents make thoughtful choices based on their pets' individual needs. ❤️

📍 Visit Raw Pet Food Deli
9 2nd Avenue, Parkhurst, Randburg, South Africa

📞 (063) 696-4098
🌐 www.rawpetfooddeli.co.za

🐾 South African pet parents, follow Raw Pet Food Deli to learn more!

🥩 Curious About Raw Feeding? 🐾
Every pet has unique nutritional needs, and making informed choices starts with understanding what’s right for your furry companion.

Whether you're exploring raw feeding for the first time or considering a change to your pet’s diet, taking the time to learn about your options is a great place to start.

❤️ Because Better Choices Begin With Understanding Their Needs.

📍 9 2nd Avenue, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193
📞 (063) 696-4098
🌐 www.rawpetfooddeli.co.za
📧 [email protected]

22/10/2026

Dr. Ed will be presenting live at the Golden Wellness Festival in Castlemaine on Saturday, October 31st, at 1:30 PM.
Join us for a 45-minute session where he will assist you in not only understanding but also implementing the pillars of holistic health for your pets.
We hope to see you there!

𝗛𝗶- 𝗗𝗿 𝗘𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺.

𝗜 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁.

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼ur 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀.

𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

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Hi! I'm Dr Ed, and it's a pleasure to meet you. If you'd like to learn more about working with me to help your pets heal and thrive naturally, please message me. Love to chat and answer your questions.

22/10/2026

🐶 DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S REALLY BEHIND YOUR PET'S FOOD LABEL? 🐾

Pet food regulations can be complicated, and many pet parents may not know the rules that govern the products they feed their beloved companions.

But being an informed pet parent means looking beyond the packaging and understanding the bigger picture.

🌿 It's time to test your knowledge!

Truth About Pet Food has put together a quiz to challenge what you know about pet food regulations.

📝 Take the quiz, link on comments..

How much do you know? You might discover something worth investigating further!

At As Nature Intended, we believe education is an essential part of advocating for our pets. The more we learn, the better equipped we are to ask questions and make informed decisions.

🐾 Because our pets depend on us to be their voice.

21/10/2026

💧 WHAT'S REALLY IN YOUR TAP WATER?

🌿 An important environmental health conversation for people AND their pets.

We pay attention to the food we eat, the products we use and the chemicals we try to avoid in our homes. But how often do we stop to consider the water flowing from our kitchen tap?

A recent Australian news article has brought this question back into focus — and it's one worth exploring. 💧

WA was one of the worst!!
Happy to share link in comments.

🚩 THE CONCERN: PFAS & OTHER CONTAMINANTS

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large group of synthetic chemicals used in products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof fabrics, food packaging and firefighting foams.

They're often called forever chemicals” because many persist in the environment for a long time and can accumulate under certain conditions.

Depending on the water source and local circumstances, drinking water may also contain other substances that warrant investigation.

🐾 AND WHAT ABOUT OUR PETS?

Our dogs and cats drink the water we provide every day. They share our homes and are exposed to many of the same environmental factors we are.

Yet water quality isn't always something we think to investigate when considering our pets' long-term wellbeing.

🌱 SO, WHAT CAN WE DO?

Rather than assuming our water is either perfectly safe or dangerously contaminated, we can take a more informed approach:

💧 Find out where your household water comes from.

🔎 Check available water-quality reports for your local area or water supplier.

🧪 Where appropriate, consider testing for specific contaminants relevant to your water source.

🚰 Remember that boiling water does not remove PFAS and may concentrate some contaminants as water evaporates.

🌿 If considering filtration, research which contaminants a system has been independently tested and certified to reduce. Different filters remove different substances, so one solution won't necessarily address every concern.

Knowledge is the first step towards making informed choices.

We cannot eliminate every environmental exposure, nor do we need to live in fear of them. But understanding what we're exposed to can help us make more considered decisions for our own wellbeing and the health of the animals who depend on us.

💚 Prevention isn't just about the choices we make today; it's also about preparing for tomorrow.

🐾 YOUR TURN: Have you ever had your household water tested, or researched the quality of the water you and your pets drink? We'd love to hear about your experiences.
I had an instance where this white cloudy stuff kept rising up off my water. That was the final straw for me and I went and purchsed a tap filter. Its brilliant, wish i invested in one years ago. It's affortable and effective!

17/10/2026

Two Issues in Pet Food That Are Not Monitored

🐾 PET FOOD REGULATION: ARE WE REALLY GETTING THE ASSURANCES WE THINK WE ARE?

When we buy food for our dogs and cats, we naturally expect that what’s printed on the label reflects what’s actually in the bag or tin — and that the food provides the nutrients our pets need.

But how much independent verification is taking place?

An article I’m sharing raises some important questions about pet food regulation, including the monitoring of nutritional adequacy claims, ingredient labelling and the extent of routine testing carried out by regulatory authorities.

It also highlights concerns about pet food recalls involving vitamin and mineral imbalances, as well as research that has identified undeclared ingredients in some tested products.

💡 This raises an important question: how much are we relying on manufacturers to police themselves?

For pet parents, this is about more than choosing a brand based on its reputation, marketing or claims on the packaging. It’s about transparency, accountability and knowing what we are feeding our pets.

🐕 What can you do?

✔️ Ask pet food manufacturers what routine testing they conduct on their ingredients and finished products.

✔️ Find out whether they participate in independent third-party audits.

✔️ Look beyond the marketing and ask questions about quality control and transparency.

✔️ Stay informed and make decisions based on evidence, not just advertising.

At As Nature Intended, we believe that informed pet parents are better equipped to advocate for their animals. Understanding how pet food is regulated is an important part of that journey.

📖 Link in the comments

As always, I encourage you to read the original source, explore the information presented and draw your own conclusions.

💬 Have you ever asked a pet food manufacturer about its testing and quality-control procedures?
I'd be interested to hear about your experiences.

17/10/2026

"Join Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeon Chris Aukland for his live online Foundation Course in Pet Homeopathy, starting 22nd October.
Chris has arranged an exclusive £50 discount for Helios customers and subscribers, which can also be used with the six-month payment plan.
Simply enter code PET4HELIOS-50 at checkout.
Places are limited, and enrolment closes at midnight on 29th October. The course runs just once a year and has sold out in previous years, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Go to for full details"

Join Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeon Chris Aukland for his live online Foundation Course in Pet Homeopathy, starting 22nd October.

Chris has arranged an exclusive £50 discount for Helios customers and subscribers, which can also be used with the six-month payment plan.

Simply enter code PET4HELIOS-50 at checkout.

Places are limited, and enrolment closes at midnight on 29th October. The course runs just once a year and has sold out in previous years, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Go to for full details.

16/10/2026

14/10/2026

Greenpet helps clear up a myth.

05/10/2026

🐾 WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM AUSTRALIAN SENIOR-DOG PET PARENTS
What changes have you noticed in your dog as they've grown older?

We're exploring Senior Dogs: Treats, Chews & Changing Needs as part of our ongoing work developing educational resources for the As Nature Intended community.

We're interested in the real-world experience of living with senior dogs — including changes in chewing ability, food preferences, the ways treats and chews are used, and the many factors that influence the choices we make for an individual dog.
Because choosing something for a senior dog isn't necessarily as simple as:
“They're old, so they need soft treats.”

Every dog is an individual….
Breed, size, dental history, chewing ability, preferences, purpose, lifestyle and many other factors can all form part of the picture.

And sometimes the best thing we can do is simply listen to what our dog is telling us.

We're conducting a short survey to learn more about the experiences of Australian senior-dog guardians.

The information gathered will help us develop future ANI educational resources, including our Oral & Dental Health Series.

🐾 Australian senior-dog guardians — we'd love your input.
It takes approximately 5–7 minutes:

👉 https://forms.gle/gJFaiSXASANLjU947

Thank you for helping us learn from the experiences of the people who know their dogs best. ❤️

As our dogs age, their needs, preferences and abilities can change — sometimes gradually, sometimes quite unexpectedly. I'm interested in learning from Australian pet parents who live with senior dogs (7+) and purchase dehydrated treats or chews online. How you use treats, chews and other food pro...

29/09/2026

Dr Judy Morgan may be in your town. - get your tickets now!

On Friday 16 October, internationally recognised veterinarian Dr Judy Morgan will be speaking in Newcastle about “Six Ways to Keep Pets Naturally Healthy.”
Dr Judy brings together conventional veterinary care, nutrition and practical approaches to supporting pets’ long-term health. It’s a lovely opportunity to hear her speak in person and take home ideas you can implement with your own pet.
20% of ticket sales will be donated to Dog Rescue Newcastle.

Doors opening at 7 pm.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

𝗗𝗶𝘅𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯, 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
Tickets

Renowned holistic veterinarian, educator, and author, Dr Judy presents actionable insights into integrative care, preventative wellness, and whole-dog health