Pet Digest

Faim Miseau: Understanding Your Dog’s Hunger Cues from a Holistic Perspective Have you ever heard the term "faim miseau" ? While not commonly used in veterinary medicine, it's a phrase that appears in canine wellness communities, often to describe what seems like "false hunger" or a complex mixture of emotional and physical hunger signals in dogs. What Does "Faim Miseau" Mean? Derived loosely from French, "faim" means hunger. "Miseau" is less clear—it may be a misspelling, a regionalism, or a coined term. In holistic pet circles, the phrase is used to refer to non-nutritional hunger , where dogs appear to want food but may actually be experiencing: Digestive imbalance Boredom or anxiety Blood sugar crashes Lack of satiety from low-quality kibble How Dogs Experience Hunger Unlike humans, dogs rely more on routine and behavioral cues to anticipate meals. According to a 2022 study in Front...

Why Most Dogs Prefer One Meal a Day If you’ve ever noticed your dog skipping breakfast or only getting truly excited about dinner, you’re not alone—and it’s not unusual. In fact, many dogs naturally lean toward eating just one meal a day. While feeding schedules can be a hot topic in the pet world, the “one meal a day” routine often aligns more closely with how dogs are biologically wired. A Look Back: What Did Their Ancestors Do? Dogs are descendants of wolves, and wolves are opportunistic hunters. In the wild, they may go for days without a successful hunt, and when they do eat, it’s often a large, single meal. Dogs inherited this feast-or-famine survival trait. While we’ve domesticated them and changed their environment, their basic digestive biology hasn’t evolved much. Digestive Efficiency A dog’s digestive system is designed to handle larger, more concentrated meals. Their stomach acid is much more acidic than ours, helping them break down big meals—and even bones—efficiently. Wh...