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Top 5 pet-friendly restaurant to visit

Pet-Friendly restaurants are hard to come by in Singapore due to the high difficulty of obtaining the Pets Allowed license. However, check these 5 pet-friendly restaurants, which strive through all the small inconveniences to provide pawrents a place to enjoy with our furbabies. 

Five & 2

@fiveand2.co

It’s always a great time to be at Five & 2, bustling with many furkids, hoomans, and friendly staff, there are always many people around the area. With a huge variety of cuisines available, including Italian, Thai, Korean and Local food. Their menu is never boring, it will surely guarantee you a slurp-worthy feast. 

What I love most about Five & 2 is their strategic location, it is located right next to Punggol Park, where you can take your furbabies on a leisure walk before or after your meals. Five & 2 also provide plastic water bowls ? for your furbaby. It is truly a wonderland for all furbabies and pawrents.

Attention to all Easties! Head down to Five & 2 at Punggol Park for a relaxing time with your furbaby.

Wildseed 

@wildseedsg Look at all these pet influencers shining in front of the camera! 

Housed in a colonial bungalow and surrounded by lush greenery, Wildseed cafe is the perfect place for you and your furbaby to relax on a weekend. With a spacious seating arrangement, there’s plenty of space for the doggos to walk around. One of the highlights of Wildseed, would be the exquisite decorations. The outlet at Alkaff Mansion, excelled in its floral decoration, presenting a peaceful and fairytale life- scene. 

It is pet-friendly and is filled with big spaces of greenery which is very useful for pawrents to bring their furbabies on walkies. If you have extra time to spare, do give Wildseed a visit this weekend!

Looking for an opportunity for your furkid to shine? Check out Wildseed Cafe today!

Lola Cafe 

@sammythespitz

Looking for a homely place to hang out with your friends and furbabies? Lola cafe is the place to go! Lola cafe identifies itself as a backyard cafe, that focuses on having a causal environment and serving food that is made from the heart. The menu is one of the best, with many signature dishes, you will surely have a slurp-worthy feast! 

#Protip1 – it would be good to call in for a reservation before heading down to the cafe, as there is limited outdoor seating. ? We hope this tip helps you to ensure your seat at the Lola Cafe.  

Be sure to check their signature dish: Honey Paprika Crisp Wings when you visit Lola Cafe! 

Cafe De Nicole’s Flower

Known for their incredible floral decorations, and all-day breakfast menu, you’re in for a treat for both your eyes and your taste buds. The service crew can be seen picking fresh flowers from the florist section, to decorate the plate. Be rest assured, that your plate of dessert is freshly made and served!?

Cafe De Nicole Flower allows your pets indoors so that you can enjoy the breath-taking view with your furbaby.

Be sure to visit Cafe De Nicole’s Flower over the weekend with your furbaby.

Kontiki

@kontiki.sg

Tired of garden-themed cafes? Try Kontiki for a refreshing change of scene. Kontiki is located near Marina Bay, where one can view not only the spectacular Kalling river but also Marina Bay City skyline.

They serve American cuisine, made perfect for a comforting gathering with your family and friends. Apart from the jaw-dropping scenery at Kontiki, the best part of Kontiki would be the pet-friendly feature. 

There’s plenty of space outdoors for the doggos to walk around. Rest assured that your furbaby will be protected from the scorning sun, as every outdoor table is attached with an umbrella. 

Looking for a scenic sea view ? ? Be sure to check out Kontiki!

That’s all for the list, we hope that you have found this article useful for you and your furkid. If you need more suggestions, do visit Pawjourr for more pet-friendly restaurants!

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Essentials for your first adventure!

hoshi

Do you have a list of outdoor places that you want to bring your furkid too? If your answer is YES, this article is for you! Here is a list of outdoor essentials that we believe would be very useful for your adventure?️. 

Leash

First on our list, would be leashes. It is very important to have a proper and sturdy leash for your furbaby, as most of the pet-friendly places required them to be leashed.

@pawbulous

If you prefer a leash that is softer and more comfortable for your furkid, be sure to check out Pawbulous’s cloth-based leash. Indulge in Pawbulous’s wide collection of fabrics and they even offer customization for that extra touch.✨

Alternatively, you can opt for biothane leashes for a more sturdy and strong grip on your pet. One of the best parts of having a biothane leash would definitely be, the water and stain proof feature. It is super easy to clean, simply take a wet-wipe and wipe it down when it’s dirty. 

Treats 

Of course on the list would be treats! This item is a must for any furbaby! Treats are definitely critical for any adventures, they are useful to gain your furbaby’s attention especially when there’s distraction around. 

@pawfurry

Check out Pawfurry’s treats?, which come in convenient packs, thus making it easy for you to reward your furbaby without making a mess. 

Use the code pjxpf20 when you check out to receive 20% off your purchase!?

Accessories

Here are some important accessories that you need to bring along for your pet’s adventure.

Poop bags 

Poop-bags are a must-have in your bag as it is super important to clean after your furkid to keep the environment clean. One of our favourite poop bags is from Woofy Goofy, with its biodegradable feature, it can decompose by itself over the span of 6-12 months?. There’s even a cute design on the bag itself! 

@woofygoofy


Quote Pawjourr10 when you check out with Woofy Goofy today!

Poop Bag Holder

For easy access to the poop bags, a poop bag holder would be necessary. There are many poop bags out in the market, however, we really love Josiemamasews’s waterproof poop bag holder. It protects the poop bags and it even has matching scrunchies for hoomums! ?

@josiemamasews

Check out Josiemamasew’s mama shop for more! ?

Water bottle 

You definitely cant miss this item out of your bag. A water bottle is definitely essential for a trip outside as it is super important to keep your pet hydrated at all times! ? Even though some pet-friendly places are open to provide your furkid with a free water bowl, however, it is always good to prepare yourself. 

@shopee

If you’re looking for a good portable water bottle, be sure to check this water bottle out at Shopee! 

That’s all on the list of outdoor essentials that we believe you should bring out on your first trip! We hope that it has been useful and do check out all the local businesses that were featured.

? Keep your eyes peeled on Pawjourr’s website, for more coupons. ?

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Charity-based local shops

Puzzled on how to help our furfriends who are in shelters? Check out these 3 local businesses who donates their proceeds to support the little ones! 

Pawtraits by Rach

@pawtraits_by_rach

One of the most prominent stores in the community, inspired by their brave doggo @dadathebrave ??, Pawtriats by Rach has become more than a store, it has transformed into a platform where hoomans find inspiration and comfort in dog ownership, especially with senior pups. ✨

Digitally hand-drawn with love, with your choice of art style, where 50% off the proceeds goes to animals welfare support groups.

Contribute to a good cause and buy from Pawtraits by Rach. 

SG Paw Goodies 

@sgpawgoodies

Picky furkid? Fear not! SG Paw Goodies offers a wide range of products from raw goat milk to dehydrated treats. 

Their dehydrated treats are 100% single ingredient and free from any form of additives and preservatives, making it a healthy treat for your furkids. ? They also have gluten-free and low-fat treats such as pretzel, which goes hand-in-hand with their raw goat milk, forming the pawfect match for your furkid’s snack time! 

Other than treats, SG Paw Goodies, also has adorable matchy sets for both the hoomans and furbabies. 

And the best part of SG Paw Goodies? 10% of their proceeds go to @thepaw.co, which has been helping dogs around the world, especially rescue dogs in Bali and Sri Lanka and we are very excited to be working with them to help dogs in Singapore ?

Check them out and support the little ones at the shelter! 

Mako Draws

@mako.draws

Mako Draws doesn’t go unrecognised in the community, with their generosity and passion towards benefitting animal welfare groups. 100% of their proceeds go into contributing to a good cause. Mako hoomum, draws digital pawtriats of your furbabies and you can even transform them into stickers! ?

As we are on the page of contribution, Mako Draws has collaborated with @hoshisheltie and airdriedtreats.pet to launch a charity initiative where 100% of the proceeds will go towards Uncle Khoe’s K9 shelter. 

Check out their charity bundle and support the furkids at the shelters!

As we go about our daily lives, let’s not forgot to spread love to those in need ❤️. What are you waiting for? Check out these 3 local businesses on Pawjourr.

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Looking for a trainer? Start here

If you’re looking for a trainer for your furkid, there are a few things you need to consider –

  1. What category of training are you looking for

There is a variety of training available – puppy training, basic obedience training, behaviour modification etc. Before selecting a trainer, know what type of training you are looking for and proceed to look for trainers that offers/specialises in that type of training.

2. What method of training are you comfortable with?

In dog training, there are different types of training methods – Positive Reinforcement, E-collar, Balanced Training etc. Our advise would be to do your research & find trainers who use methods that you are comfortable with.

With these answers in mind, now you can start to look for a trainer for your furkid! In this article, Pawjourr has consolidated a list of recommended trainers that you can consider based on the different training categories & methods.

K9 Kampong

K9 Kampong

K9 Kampong trainer & founder, Su Lin, has a wealth of experience in dog training stemming from her many years of working & living with dogs. She is an AVS accredited dog trainer and is on the Project ADORE trainer’s panel for all 5 AVS endorsed Rehoming Partners.

K9 Kampong offers basic obedience & socialisation classes, puppy training workshops & behaviour modification training. They believe in using force-free, positive only methods in their training programs.

For dogs who require Project ADORE certification, K9 Kampong offers the obedience classes & certification.

Check them out here for more information

Wooga!

Wooga!

Wooga specialises in their 14 days Board & Train program that guarantees a number of obedience commands. They also offer services such as Daycare, Boarding, Handstripping and other unique training programs. 

The foundation of their training is based on creating a balanced relationship and unbreakable bond with the dog with clear communications and a solid foundation. Wooga uses markers and low level E-collar stimulation focusing on effective communication, motivation, enhancing and creating confident and balanced dogs.

They are the only training program in Singapore that guarantees results in a short 14 day period.

Check them out here for more information

Fuwang Dog Training

Fuwang Dog Training

At Fuwang Dog Training, they believe that all dogs can be trained with education & building a solid partnership between owners and their dogs.

Fuwang trained overseas extensively under the guidance of 2 Times World Champion Dog Trainer Ivan Balabanov. He believes that dog training is an art which one must constantly upgrade his knowledge.

Fuwang Dog Training offers services such as Puppy Assessment, Behaviour Modification, Basic Obedience & Extensive In-Depth Rehabilitation.

They are recognised for their behaviour modification & rehabilitation programs.

Check them out here for more information

Puppy Colours

Puppy Colours is a dog training school in Singapore that teaches dog owners to teach their dogs using methods based on behavioural science using positive signals and positive reinforcement. Their training focuses on real-life & social skills and problem prevention along with basic training skills.

Puppy Colours nurtures thinking dogs to make good decisions. They teach them what to do instead of telling them what not to do by finding things that motivates the dog and use that to encourage them to make good decisions.

Focusing on nurturing puppies into becoming a happy and well-mannered member of the family, Puppy Colours is known for their puppy training. They also group classes, private lessons & behaviour modification.

Check them out here for more information

Hop over to Pawjourr here to check out more trainers & their reviews.

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The Grateful Pet Redefines Food, Nourishment and Health Standards for Dogs

SINGAPORE (9 March 2021) – Bolstered by a year-on-year increase in demand for their fresh dog food, The Grateful Pet (formerly known as The Grateful Dog), a pet nutrition company founded in 2017 introduces two new ranges of ready-to-feed frozen food for canines packed with premium superfoods and nutritious ingredients, available either gently cooked or raw. Each meal is high in lean animal-based protein and boosted with functional Asian and Western superfoods.

Gently Cooked Dog Food Chicken Recipe

Targeted at modern pet owners who are on the go and want the best for their pets, the range of hassle-free meals takes out the guesswork involved in preparing fresh meals at home.  All recipes are calibrated to be nutritionally balanced and complete for dogs according to AAFCO guidelines. Ready in under three minutes, pet owners simply need to feed the number of pouches based on their dog’s weight as the daily caloric requirements are already accounted for.

Meals are made with 100% natural whole foods

Flat packed for easy freezer storage, The Grateful Pet meals are made with 100% natural wholefoods, with each ingredient clearly labelled so that pet owners can feed their companions with an absolute ease of mind.

How did the company start

The Grateful Dog has since been renamed to The Grateful Pet.

Founded by two friends who are passionate animal lovers, what began as a simple search for home-prepared recipes for their dogs, Lucy and Clash, sent the pair on a personal quest to create the healthiest and most irresistible meals for their best friends to enjoy. This served as the catalyst for The Grateful Dog in 2017, a fresh dog food company established in Singapore offering gently cooked meals. In 2021, The Grateful Dog was renamed The Grateful Pet to reflect the company’s expanded nutritional offerings for both dogs and cats.

8 Flavors For You To Choose From

There is a total of 8 flavours to choose from

All ingredients are responsibly sourced from reputable human-grade suppliers and prepared on an AVS-certified premise to ensure the quality of each meal.

The Grateful Pet product range includes:

  • Gently cooked Dog Food (8 flavors)
    Each box contains 8 pouches of the same flavor x 250g (total 2kg). Prices start from $38/box.
    Salmon & Sardine, Grass-fed Beef, Cage-free Chicken, Cage-free Duck, Grass-fed Venison, Free-range Lamb, Wild Kangaroo, Crate-free Pork
  • Raw Dog Food (7 flavours)

Each box contains 8 pouches of the same flavor x 250g (total 2kg). Prices start from $39/box.
Grass-fed Beef, Cage-free Chicken, Cage-free Duck, Grass-fed Venison, Free-range Lamb, Wild Kangaroo, Crate-free Pork

Feeding guide

As a way of giving back to the animal shelter community in Singapore, proceeds from each sale are donated through The Grateful Give Back—the company’s community outreach arm, to Causes for Animals Singapore.

Are your tails wagging already?

To learn more about The Grateful Pet and to place an order, visit https://thegratefulpet.sg or check out their store listing on Pawjourr here.

Pet owners can enjoy 10% off their first a la carte purchase with a discount code < DROOL >. The offer is valid till 3 June 2021. (EXPIRED)

This article is written by Jane Peh.

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#Puppyhood Training Treats

Hands up if your puppy works for the food, because mine definitely does ??‍♀️ Training is essential because it sets the foundation for puppies on how to act when they become an adult — especially if you have a husky like me (who is going to grow up to 35kg in the future), it’s definitely important to teach commends like sit – down – stay.

& what more to encourage these little pups than some treats and rewards for their good behavior? We’ve tried different treats and these are some of our favorites. A note that Oolong is extremely food-motivated and not fussy when it comes to food; so definitely check out Pawjourr’s sampling program to redeem free samples before committing to the full-sized products!

01. Instinct Pet Raw Boost

  • An old pencil drawing of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza sitting on their horses, by Wilhelm Marstrand.
Product packaging vs. Product size

Why I’m in love with this product ?

  • I’m super impressed with the entire process of manufacturing Instinct Pet! This brand is from the USA and uses High-Pressure Processing (aka HPP) to create extreme cold pressure for extreme food safety with pure, cold water—no heat, no chemicals, and no preservatives needed.
  • I’ve heard of horror stories of other freeze-dried brands containing worms and it just scares me; with Instinct, I’m really confident about the quality — also because it’s premium and pricey lah.
  • During walks, you are going to be really busy (all the distractions — smells, noises, pulling etc). The last thing you want is your hand being all sticky and gross (did it with his kibbles and urgh) — I like that the raw boosters are of a just-nice size and most importantly, DRY. So i will just pop into Oolong’s mouth when he is behaving well!

Some consideration points ?

  • With puppies, you will need LOTS of treats. Instinct can get a little pricey — selling at $25.90 for 156g on their Shopee’s store. If you are looking to try, you can opt for the smaller packs first to try out different variants and deciding which is your pup’s favourite.

?? Buy Instinct Raw Boost @ https://shopee.sg/pawjourr. Check out our coupon page for discount codes!

02. ZiwiPeak Good Dog Trainings

Ziwi Good Dog Rewards (85g)

Why I’m in love with this product ?

  • Definitely on the calories. It’s advertised to be a nutritious training reward under 6 calories each. I think this is really the main reason why I decided to get this product .. (perhaps also for the free snuggle mat they packaged together previously — please do not buy that dumb bundle set it’s bullshit for $48).
  • The size of the treat — i can’t really show you because i didn’t take a photo, but it’s shaped as a rectangle. Usually when your pup gets very excited, they might “bite” the treat and accidentally chomp on your hand – but because of the way the treat is shaped (in a long way), it helps that you get some “safe space” LOL especially if the teeth super sharp ah.

Some consideration points ?

  • To be honest, there are no consideration points but I guess because Ziwipeak has always been just … that brand that is not bad, I also don’t really see any unique factors that make me stick to them (?) Granted their price is not expensive — selling $15.90 for the lamb on their Shopee here but yeah like it’s just another brand lor.
  • I don’t really know what’s the “unique selling point” of Ziwipeak … so I bought it once and didn’t buy it again cause I felt super cheated by the dumb bundle set LOL.

?? Buy Ziwi Good Dog Treats @ https://shopee.sg/yappypets. Check out our coupon page for discount codes!

03. Wagg Puppy & Junior Treats

https://waggfoods.com/dogs/treats/

Why I’m in love with this product/brand ?

  • I know this is BS but OMG — can someone please give this design agency a pay raise?! I’m in LOVE with Wagg’s new packaging, website and everything just says YES to me when i walk into Pet lovers centre! Long story short, i was shopping for some training treats for Oolong because obviously I wasn’t as prepared as I thought I was — walked into PLC and the packaging just caught my eyes.
  • It’s definitely wallet-friendly (going at $4.00 for 1 packet over at PLC Shopee’s page here) but also that the products are categorized nicely into puppies – sensitive – low fat for me already, which I find very thoughtful and convenient for first-timer like me.
  • The biscuits are also a nice mix-up from the meat and freeze-dried food; though i must say that Oolong focus is much lesser when i use these as training treats.

Some consideration points ?

  • Yes, the treats are made in the USA but if you take a closer look at the ingredients, it might not be something you want to feed daily / a lot on a long-term basis. To be honest, I’m not against carbs or must die die only feed “single-ingredient treat”. I believe that my dog can eat everything, albeit in moderation — you everyday eat veggie also not enough nutrition right????
  • I’ve since stopped buying these though because Oolong has “upgraded” his palate to eat meat only (he started saying NO to these after 3 – 4 packets — woah free things still wanna be choosy ah). But all in all, I think it’s a great treat to mix up with the other food!

?? Buy Wagg Treats @ https://shopee.sg/petloverscentresg. Check out our coupon page for discount codes!

04. Dehydrated Treats

I have so many brands which I want to recommend, but here are just some of my favourites — maybe also because I know the owner personally! ☺️

Why I’m in love with dehydrated treats ?

  • Depending on what you buy — e.g. Chicken is really easy to break into smaller pieces during walks.
  • As I feed Oolong lots of treats during training, knowing that I’m feeding him non-commercialized treats does assure me to a certain extent that he is not just eating “junk food”.
  • Single-ingredient treats so I know that nothing goes in — it’s just 100% protein. Balance is key.

Some consideration points ?

  • Short shelf life. Since dehydrated treats are all-natural, it is important to note that their shelf life might not be as long as your commercial treats.
  • Takes time to deliver. If you are looking for something fast, you can pop into any of the pet shop to pick up your pack of treats. But if you are looking at dehydrated treats, you will need to wait for delivery which can take 3 – 5 working days.
  • Potential scammers. Yes, there are people who are out there to take advantage and I’ve heard of businesses who “MIA” after collecting payment. Make sure you do you research to avoid being cheated!
  • Eventually, all dehydrated treats are more or less the same. This is why it can be difficult to differentiate between brand A vs. brand B.

IN SUMMARY,

This is why we created a new category under pawjourr to help brands stand out from the crowd with reviews and coupons for customers to try. Often, pet owners will just buy from a “bigger” brand because #safe, #everyonebuysfromthem and #ionlyknowthem. I understand that, but maybe we need to give the new brands a chance too!

?? Head over to Pawjourr and leave a review for the brands whom you have tried before. Customer testimonials matter and your feedback (be it positive or negative) will also help other pet owners make an informed choice!

I hope this article gives you a brief idea on where to start looking for training treats for your puppies. Remember —

✅ Dry and doesn’t make your fingers dirty when it touches saliva.

✅ Low calorie — also check ingredients if you know you are going to be a treat dispenser.

✅ Switch up protein; I like to do Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Beef, Kangaroo, etc because I’ve heard of dogs developing certain health issues when they just stick to eating 1 protein (may/may not be true).

✅ Keep within your budget, no need to go broke buying expensive treats just for the Instagram game. It’s your pet — it’s not your followers’ pet.

Do check out our new categories — home-based biz and the coupon page and comment below what do you think! ??‍♀️

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5 local businesses with exclusive coupons!

In the spirit of celebrating Pawjourr’s new coupon page, we will be highlighting some awesome deals from our list of local businesses, that you can enjoy and redeem through Pawjourr! ? With up to 20% off your total bill and even free bows, you would be able to spoil your furkids without breaking the bank. ?  

Let’s find out what these 5 local budding brands have got to offer!

Waggy Affair Pet Treats 

@waggyaffair.sg

It’s hard not to notice Waggy Affair with their insanely adorable CEO – tobithespitz ?, who inspired his hoomans to start this business. It all began when Tobi was evidently consuming more water after the consumption of commercial treats, which led founders to question the level of preservatives and sodium content in such treats.

Hence, Waggyaffair was the solution to provide healthier options for Tobi!

Their treats are made from human-grade ingredients, with no added preservatives, making it the pawfect treat for your little ones✨.

From Krispy Chicken to Beef Liver Thins, you’re sure to find a hit at Waggy Affair Pet Treats. They even have artisanal treats such as Herby Apple Chicken and Fruity Turmeric Pork! ?

Try out their treats today and check out with PAWJOURR10 to enjoy 10% off your total bill!

Staple Crafts 

@staplecraft

Noticed the gorgeous lilac collar which was part of Pawjourr’s CNY contest prize, last month?

Beautifully crafted by Staple Crafts Co., this handmade Biothane collar is sure to turn heads during walkies! ? Staple Crafts offers handmade accessories including leashes and harnesses which are made of Biothane material that is water and stain-proof. They even offer custom orders for the creative hoomans who need an extra touch. ✨

Be sure to check out their braided classic leashes and make them a staple in your everyday lives!

Snacclikemad 

@snacclikemad

If your furkid loves cookies and puffs, they will definitely enjoy some treatos from Snacclikemad! Specialized in making flour-based treats, such as peanut butter cookies and yogurt puffs, they believe that such treats can be yummy and addictive all while maintaining their nutritional value!

With 20% off your total bill when you quote PJXSLM20, it’s time to allow your furkids to snack like mad for some cheat day fun. ?

Pup Tribe 

@puptribe

Looking for stylish gears for your furkids? Look no further. ?

Carefully curated and designed, Puptribe has the perfect lightweight and strong gear for your pup’s next adventure. ⛰

Check out their best seller – Coastal Cove Collar which features crashing ocean waves to highlight the adventurous spirit of your little ones!

#JoinTheTribe today! Enjoy 10% off your purchase with PAWJOURR10.

The Sunday Pup 

@thesundaypup

Looking for some accessories to dress up your furkid? ?

Handcrafted with high-quality fabric and excellent workmanship, your furkid will surely enjoy wearing these beautiful pieces from The Sunday Pup.

Besides accessories, The Sunday Pup offers curated lifestyle products such as snuffle pets and toys for your furkids too!

Check them out now and remember to quote PAWJOURRSUNDAY for 10% off your total bill.

Looking for more great deals?

Check out Pawjourr’s newly added coupon page now!

? Happy shopping, Happy saving!?

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Chukus Kitchen presents: Balanced Diets for pups!

THE WOOF AGENCY had the privilege of chatting with Chukus Kitchen, a company whose mission is to bring transparency and awareness in industry by engaging with board certified veterinary nutritionists to formulate our recipes.

Read along to learn about their tips and tricks when it comes to providing your pups with a well-balanced diet, along with some common misconceptions by fellow pawrents about pet diets in general.

Balanced Diets (Nutrition, Health & Wellness)

This should be an easy topic – we’ve all heard how nutritious carrots and sweet potatoes are when it comes to nutrition. Mixing these ingredients with a main meat protein would surely result in a hearty and healthy meal for our dogs, shouldn’t it?

Well, wrong! But wait, we forgot to mention the importance of supplementing a piece of bone or egg shell powder for that indispensable source of calcium… perfect! Sorry, wrong again!

Unfortunately, there isn’t a magical 50:25:25 (meat:vegetable:grain) ratio that will make a meal nutritionally balanced, it’s not that simple. With today’s blog, our goal is to build more awareness on what a “nutritionally balanced” diet for pets means and lightly cover its implications.

Nutritionally Balanced for Dogs

Dogs have very particular needs when it comes to nutrition, and when pet food formulators and veterinary nutritionists talk about dog nutrition they are in fact referring to very specific vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Do note that I strictly mentioned veterinary nutritionists (not pet food specialists) and pet food formulators, as both of them are qualified experts with a Master’s degree or PhD in nutrition, trained to understand the nutritional requirements of animals.

Implications Today

One of the concerning realities in our industry is that it is far too easy to start a business in selling food for pets that haven’t been formulated or reviewed by experts with proper credentials. Just as with humans, nutritional deficiencies over a prolonged period can be the cause of observable issues on the skin, haircoat, mood, energy levels and eventually even compromise our pet’s immune system.

Take Home Message

Ensuring dogs eat nutritionally balanced food is paramount and doing so will reduce the number of visits to the vet. Our industry can always benefit more from transparency and building awareness.

As with humans, our dogs follow the timeless phrase – “We Are What We Eat”.

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THE WOOF AGENCY would like to thank Chukus Kitchen for their contribution and insights towards providing our pawrents with dieting knowledge!

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Groomers with transportation? Yes please!

Travelling with a pet in Singapore is definitely not easy. But that should not stop you from bringing your pets for grooming! Check out these following groomers in Singapore which provide transportation for your pet!

1. Pawmises

@pawmises

You may have seen really familiar pictures on Instagram, with different furkids enjoying the gentle handling by the staff from Pawmises. Pawmises offer basic and full grooming, along with various spa options.

? Grooms dogs, cats, rabbits & guinea pigs
? 1-way transportation at $25, 2-way transportation at $45
?502 MacPherson Road Singapore, Singapore 368204
? More info here

2. Pawcious Style

@pawciousstyle

If you don’t already know Baoma from Pawcious Style, then you are definitely missing out! Apart from regular grooming and styling, Pawcious Style is also known for fur dyeing. Time to add a little zazzle to your pet’s look for Christmas!

? Grooms dogs, cats and small animals
? 2-way transportation ranges between $15-$45
?403 Sembawang Road Singapore, Singapore 758384
? More info here

3. Shaggy Wagon

@theshaggywagon

Founded by the very people who understand you, the wellness of your pets, and the importance of your time. Shaggy Wagon is created to work around your schedule. That means you don’t have to spend long hours travelling or waiting for the groomers!

? Grooms dogs and cats
? 1-way transportation at $10 for grooming, 1-way transportation at $20 for daycare
?2 Tai Thong Crescent #01-13 S(347629)
? More info here

4. Pawpykisses

@pawpykisses

Meet the dedicated team of experienced pet stylist catering professional pet styling skills to all pet parents. Pawpykisses’ pet transport services are free for more than 20+ locations islandwide in Singapore as well!

? Grooms dogs and cats
? Free for selected areas, otherwise chargeable between $15-$25
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Brands pup-proved by Milky (Part 1)

Who is guilty of buying a tad too much when it comes to their furkids? Definitely me ?

I love to shop for Milky, but sometimes it seems to me that there are only that few vendors whom I can buy stuff for him – mainly those who enjoy high visibility on Instagram. I always wondered if there’s a way for us to dig the hidden gems (amongst the many, many on Instagram).

So here are some of the hidden gems I’ve unearthed through my times on Instagram (I will try notttt to mention the well-known ones), and just in time for Christmas! ?

1. Cakki.co

  • Website: https://cakkicollective.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cakki.co/
Source: https://cakkicollective.com

Cakki Collective is a boutique brand from Philippines which specialises in rope leashes, bandanas + more. ⁣ Their products are handmade & carefully curated⁣ with love.

Their bandanas range between S$6 – 15, depending on the size you are looking at.

Milky sporting this new bandana from Cakki

What I love about this brand

  • Obviously very much in love for their Instagram aesthetic and game
  • Super friendly and nice business owner
  • Handmade and their designs are really nice

I guess the only con is that since they are based overseas, I have to gather or consolidate orders before the worldwide shipping fee makes sense.

2. Truffleruffel Treats

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truffleruffel_treats
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGRWhCsDi5M/

I came to know about this home-based store only because the owner is an influencer under our network. We worked with them for some campaigns and she very kindly gifted us some free samples to try!

Just look at the greedy face!

Pawjourr organised a Secret Santa gift exchange this year, and I would be sending some of her treats to my Santee! ? We also featured her bone broth recipe on The Woof Agency’s Instagram earlier this year and the effort is ?!! You can buy them bone broth at a super affordable price too

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC0VgT_jVKo/

▫️24 cubes – 295-310g @ $6.50
▫️28 cubes – 355g-370g @$7.50

You can check out how she boil the bone broth here!

3. Husse Singapore

  • Website: https://www.husse.sg/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hussesg/
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSAAV2nM7Z/

Husse is a new brand which entered the Singapore market late 2019. They hail from Sweden and pride themselves in high quality pet food, specialising in not just dog & cats, but also horses! ?

Milky loves his Taste of the wild, so we won’t be talking about their kibbles range. Instead, we are a huge huge fan of their Laxolja (also known as salmon oil ?).

This is Milky a month after being on their salmon oil.

We sprinkle the salmon oil over his food and he gobbles them up like a cookie monster. It makes the entire meal looks much appetising and there’s definitely an improvement on his coat condition which is visible to the eye.

We have been on this product for the past 3 – 6 months and we highly recommend pawrents out there to consider trying it! ?

They are having a Christmas promo bundle now; 2 for $42 (UP $56)

I’ve also gifted other friends some of their other products, including their Vermi Tab (dewormer for dogs).

Pro Tip: Check out their tagged photos for discount codes from their ambassadors! ??

4. Instinct Pet Food

  • Website: https://www.lazada.sg/shop/instinct-pet-food-official-store/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instinctpetfood_asia/
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOaf02DcYY/

I think Instinct Pet Food has been around for quite some time, but only became aggressive with their sales recently in Singapore. They are part of the Nature’s variety group – and the ladies who work there are so so so nice!

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC8eq-CjOdG/

To be honest, there is a very low chance of us converting to 100% raw for Milky as we are not very confident about the food handling (though we have been tempted a few times by the benefits and The Dog Chef on Tik Tok).

So Instinct Pet is one of the brands we try to play around with the idea but with freeze dried nuggets etc. I’m very confident about the quality of their food and I’ve never heard anything about worms / weevils in their food vs. some other brands I see on Instagram. ?

I spoke to the owners before and I know how strict they are with the end-to-end (source of ingredients -> final product). But okay, it is on the expensive side since Milky is a big dog and eats quite a bit.

For the wet food, we alternate between their wet pouches and Bronco pate. As for the raw toppers, it’s really when he is being a good boy (but now we know he is okay with them and won’t “laosai”.

Everyone in the company actually love their products so much that we decided to bring them in and sell on our shopee! We only sell in bundles since Shopee has a lot of restriction around the shipping fees.

You can buy here: https://shopee.sg/pawjourr

5. Kin+Kind Singapore

  • Website: https://www.howlisticlife.com/kin-kind
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinandkind_singapore/

We got to know about Kin+Kind pet supplements through the sampling program offered by Pawjourr.

Pawjourr has a sampling program where pet owners pay $4.90 per month to check-out unlimited samples to try. In exchange, leave a review to help other pet owners make an informed choice.

They are also adding in more verticals like groomers, clinics, trainers etc. It is positioned to be the one-stop pet parenting app to make pet ownership easier, cheaper & much more convenient! ❤️

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHhI20eDjbW/

The pet supplements include:

+ Urinary Tract support: Free sample here!

+ Multi-vitamins: Free sample here!

+ Hip & Joint support: Free sample here!

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CH2W2-YD_Vi/

Check out #Whatsinmybowl flex with Milky! Special guest appearance by Clear Dog Treats (Shark cartilage powder) which you can find here, which I am obsessed with as well.

I hope this has been helpful to pet owners out there looking for some new websites or brands to stalk! ?

I think some of the brands here are pretty well-known already in the pets community, but there are a few other supplements which you can try and buy via Amazon.sg!

If you are like me and love finding new brands and products for your furkids to try, you should definitely give Pawjourr+ a go! ?