The Phoenix Bark Blog

Recipes, case studies, research and more! Get your fill of dog food knowledge with our recent blog posts.

Fresh food – the new study showing the benefits for senior dogs

When we first switched our dogs to fresh food, we noticed something that’s become a more common conversation point than we ever expected in our lives - firmer stools! A few other immediate differences too - a shinier coat, more energy, fewer digestive upsets,...

Alfie’s story – reverse ageing

For most dogs, the sofa is a complete haven. Snuggling into the smell of their guardians, and feeling extra safe from the slightly raised up position, which also serves to make sure that they have the best vantage point for sussing out when treats are being prepared...

The Natural Dog Expo, bringing together world class holistic vets!

Well done Caroline Griffith (our Head Canine Nutritionist) for organising The Natural Dog Expo - an unforgettable day of fun and learning! The audience was 300 strong, welcoming well known Irish pet medic Dr Conor Brady, alongside Dr Judy Morgan from New York USA and...

Is your dog’s food really Complete?

Let's face it, we all buy our dogs’ food based on a belief that because the bag says Complete (and balanced) it must contain everything our dogs need. Right? Well, we at Phoenix Bark have news to share. That is not always the case. In fact some studies have shown that...

All set for Dogitude in May, 2023

We are raring to go to Causey Farm, Navan in May. We couldn’t make it last year - but heard amazing feedback from everyone afterwards. This show is definitely barking up the right tree for Phoenix Bark! We are cooking up our very own demonstration! Phoenix...

We had a wonderful day at Ballymaloe!

What a lovely, calm, happy, well-organised event. We felt such a beautiful energy from start-to-finish. The surroundings, the organisers, guardians and ultimately, the only energy that really matters - that of each and every single dog that came along to see us...

Roisin: from down-in-the-dumps to diva!

When we were sent these photos we knew we had to help Roisin. She wasn't doing very well at all at the time. Suffering from constant loose stools, stomach pain, weight loss, lack of energy and generally feeling pretty down-in-the-dumps. Bless her heart, she is such a...