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Making your own dog food – balanced and healthy

Friday 05 July, 2019

What you’re probably missing when you ‘make your own dog food’ If you’re a ‘Do It Yourself’ dog foodie, give yourself a pat on the back! You’ve made a great decision as well as making a tremendous and positive impact on your dog’s life. After all, nothing says ‘I love you’ more than a delicious…read more


Should You Start Making Your Own Dog Food?

Wednesday 06 March, 2019

Here at Dig-In, we’ve committed ourselves to create healthy and happy dogs. We created Dig-In to boost the healthful range of any dog food, be that off the shelf at your local supermarket or a high-quality mix of your own making. Lately, we’ve noticed that there is an increase in people making their own dog…read more


7 Best Dog Breeds That Can Coexist With Your Cats

Wednesday 20 February, 2019

Guest Blogger Miranda from PurringPal fills us in on the best dog breeds to get along with your cat. Thinking of becoming either a cat person or a dog person? Well, here’s a newsflash for you: you can be both! All you need to do is to make sure that you pair personalities that would complement each…read more


Dig-In Proudly Supporting Koala Detection Dogs

Monday 18 February, 2019

Dig-In has recently and proudly started working alongside OWAD, specifically their koala detection dogs. It’s an exciting opportunity for us to help out a fellow Queenslander and do some good work. OWAD is an environmental specialist consultancy. Their agenda is pretty broad and if you’re interested, you can learn more by visiting their site –…read more


Is Kombucha harmful for dogs?

Tuesday 13 November, 2018

Kombucha is no longer exclusively the eco hydration of hipsters and the health-conscious fitspo crowd. Today many households are fermenting their own kombucha and it’s not uncommon to find it on supermarket shelves, cafe lunch special boards or school kids’ tuckshop orders. But, despite the latest thirst for this probiotic liquid in human circles, is…read more


5 Common Labradoodle Health Problems

Thursday 11 October, 2018

The perfect pet doesn’t exi…. Oh Wait, you have met the Labradoodle? This lovable hybrid is one of the best things to come out of Australia since vegemite. In 1989 the first Labradoodle was bred to create a ‘low-allergen’ dog for a Hawaiian blind woman whose husband had allergies. Since then they’ve become a fast…read more


Use of Dog probiotics are on the rise – why?

Wednesday 19 September, 2018

At Dig-In we were privileged to be among the first companies to offer prebiotics specifically for dogs. Inspired by the pleasure of owning a dog we believe that we have a very serious responsibility to our pets. That unerring loyalty, the ineffable companionship is one of life’s greatest pleasures. For that, they deserve to be…read more


Are Dog Probiotics a waste of money?

Friday 03 August, 2018

Last month on Dig-In, we touched on the difference between Probiotics and Prebiotics. If you missed it you can catch up on it – here. In a nutshell, we delved into the differences and more importantly how prebiotics’ create the best environment for your dog’s good gut bacteria to grow and flourish, readying and laying…read more


Improving Your Dog’s Coat Quality

Thursday 19 July, 2018

A Good Coat makes a Good Bond Did you know that petting a dog, locking eyes and even talking to one has been linked to lowering blood pressure, decreasing stress in humans and the simultaneous release of oxytocin? For many owners, whether you are aware of it or not, it’s just one of the many,…read more



5 Common Cocker Spaniel Health Problems

Tuesday 08 May, 2018

  With their expressive eyes and ever-wagging tail, the Cocker Spaniel has become a familar and loved breed throughout many Australian homes. Ever willing to please, energetic and more than a little sensitive, American and English Cocker Spaniels are among the best companion breeds. But, like any breed of dog, they have some susceptibilities and…read more


8 Signs Your Dog Is Happy

Thursday 29 March, 2018

At Dig-In we stand by our motto ‘happiness is healthy’. Being around a happy dog is infectious and despite whatever kind of day you’ve had your troubles melt away. There are few joys in life that match being greeted by your best friend tail wagging, excited panting and even smiling. But what about after they’ve…read more



Can Dig-In Help with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome?

Wednesday 24 January, 2018

Like their human counterparts, Dogs are living longer lives. Access to better nutrition, quality veterinary care and… dare we say it, an easier life, has ensured that our faithful furry friends will be around for longer. But, it can come with a tragic twist. Similarly, to us when dogs grow older they become more susceptible…read more


Five Minutes With The Robust Jack Russel

Monday 18 December, 2017

The Jack Russel is a hardy breed, very enthusiastic with a tonne of energy – originally bred to hunt foxes this little guy is driven, tenacious and rarely ill. If you’re looking for a hardy active breed with a strong sense of loyalty the Jack Russel is hard to overlook. Personality and Temperance Stubborn, fearless, loyal,…read more