Green Paw Nutrition

27/02/2026

If you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing makes sense then this is for you.

I’m hosting an in-person workshop for guardians who want to understand the root drivers behind their dog’s chronic itching.

We’ll explore:
– When food is the issue and when it isn’t
– The gut–skin–immune connection
– How stress physiology amplifies flare cycles
- What to add to your dog’s bowl and what to leave out

Bring your dog’s history.
Bring your questions.

Leave with clarity, knowledge and lots of support strategies for your dog.

Book via the website (link in bio)

27/02/2026

Loved the by yesterday.
Is there a better way to spend an evening than getting your nerd on about the microbiome? I think not 🤓

26/02/2026

Itch isn’t random.

If your dog improved temporarily after:
– Antibiotics
– Steroids
– A diet change
– Moving house

That tells us something specific.

The skin is not the problem.
It’s the messenger.

Chronic itch is usually driven by a combination of:
• Immune load
• Gut barrier integrity
• Nervous system regulation
• Environmental exposure

When we treat only the skin, the body finds another way to speak.

Understanding the driver changes everything.

25/02/2026

Most people with itchy dogs are trying very hard.

You’ve:
– Changed food
– Tried supplements
– Used medicated shampoos
– Maybe even done steroids or antibiotics

The itching improves…
then comes back.

That doesn’t mean you’re failing.

It usually means you’ve been given symptom-based strategies for a systems-based issue.

Chronic itch follows patterns.

When we don’t understand the pattern, we keep guessing.

And guessing is exhausting.

23/02/2026

My first daisy of the year! Spring is definitely springing and with it, so are the botanicals that we can use in our medicinal tool box.

Take the humble daisy for example.

Bellis perennis isn’t just a lawn flower - it’s powerful plant remedy.

Traditionally known as the “arnica of the lawn,” it’s been used for:

✨ Bruises
✨ Minor wounds
✨ Sore muscles
✨ Inflamed or irritated skin

Plus recent studies* have shown daisies are:

Antioxidants
Anti microbial
Anticancerogenic
Wound healer
Antidepressant
Anti anxiety
Protect kidneys
Has insulin like properties
Helps fat metabolism

Pretty amazing for plant that just grows in our lawns.

* Albien & Stark (2023) (Bio)active Compounds in Daisy
Flower (Bellis perennis) DOI:10.3390/molecules28237716

23/02/2026

Welcome to the Web of Itchiness 🕸️

Itching is often the end result of multiple systems being out of balance not one single cause.
✨ Gut health
✨ Nutrition
✨ Liver function
✨ Microbiome
✨ Food intolerances
✨ Histamine response
✨ Environment, parasites & infections

Everything in the body is connected.
When one strand is weakened, the whole web feels the strain.

💚 So how do we restore balance?
By supporting the body systemically, using a combination of therapies, including:
✔️ Appropriate nutritional support
✔️ Applied herbal selection
✔️ Strengthening gut and liver function
✔️ Reducing inflammatory and histamine load

When the internal systems are supported, the skin can finally settle. We can’t just mask the itch, we need to rebuild the web. 🐶✨

👉If your dog is stuck in the itch cycle, we’re here to help.

22/02/2026

Seasonal allergies aren’t just about the observable symptoms like itching, licking sore ears and inflamed skin.

Allergies often show us that the body is already under strain - particularly the gut, the immune system and the skin barrier.

Most people start supporting allergies after symptoms appear but allergic responses develop when the body is already overloaded.

When we prepare ahead, many dogs experience:
✔️ less itching & redness
✔️ fewer ear & skin flare-ups
✔️ better digestion
✔️ faster recovery when exposed to triggers

✨We’ve created a free Pre-Seasonal Allergy Guide to help you support your dog before allergy season hits.

👉Download it free from the website. Link in bio.

20/02/2026

Anyone who’s worked with me knows I LOVE digestive enzymes. I recommend them a lot to clients for a lot of reasons, especially if the dog is fed processed food

Your dog’s ancestors consumed the pancreas and other digestive organs of their prey, which provided essential digestive enzymes. Many dogs today struggle with digestion and nutrient absorption. Loose stools, gas, vomiting or pooping undigested food, and insatiable hunger are often early signs of digestive issues.

My latest free article about enzyme deficiency is ready to read; I explain the critical difference between full pancreatic enzyme failure and enzyme insufficiency, why so many dogs struggle long before the problem is identified (and how modern life, diet, stress, medications, and genetics all play a role). Learn why supporting digestion early can dramatically change your dog’s long-term health and quality of life. Link to the article is in the comments ⬇️ 🐾

20/02/2026

🧠Upcoming in-person workshops.
Held at , Scunthorpe.
Tickets can be purchased on the website
https://www.greenpawnutrition.co.uk/collections/workshops

19/02/2026

Dreading the warmer weather because it means itchy skin, chewing paws, head shaking, and gunky eyes?

Now is the time to act. Don’t wait until the symptoms appear. Start supporting your dog BEFORE allergy season hits to help build their immunity, strengthen their resilience, and reduce the severity of flare-ups.

I’m gifting my 5-Point Pre-Seasonal Allergy Guide to help you get ahead of it.

Download the guide here https://www.greenpawnutrition.co.uk/products/preparing-for-seasonal-allergies

19/02/2026

Your dog's health isn't just worth it— It's everything.

Because they are.

Visit billinghurst.institute today! Link in bio ✨