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Beyond the bowl: why Kahuno exists, how we're building the app, and what we're learning about dogs and their people along the way.

Health

It Tastes So Good: Why Almost Every Other Dog in Germany Is Overweight

We've all been there: your dog gives you those big, trusting eyes, your heart melts, and you think, "Oh, one treat won't hurt." The truth is, many dog owners in Germany consistently underestimate how much their dog actually weighs.

KAKahuno-TeamNov 4, 20265 min
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Recipe

Moro's Carrot Soup for Dogs: Quick Help for Diarrhea

Moro's carrot soup can be a good support when your dog has mild diarrhea. Where the recipe comes from, how to make it dog-friendly, how many calories it has and when you should call your vet right away.

Kahuno-Team · Oct 24, 2026 · 5 min

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Recipe

Homemade Dog Treats: Which Ingredients Are Safe and Which Aren't

Homemade dog treats are quick to make. A basic recipe with calories per cookie, which ingredients are safe, and which ones have no place in dog treats, from buckwheat flour to xylitol.

Kahuno Team · Oct 24, 2026 · 5 min

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Seasonal

Cookies, Nuts, Cinnamon: What Dogs Can't Eat at Christmas

During the holidays, there's something that smells good everywhere you look. Which cookie ingredients are toxic to dogs, which are fine only in moderation, and what to do when the plate is empty.

Kahuno Team · Oct 24, 2026 · 6 min

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Study

Buckwheat in Dog Food: What the LMU Munich Study Shows

Buckwheat is popular as a gluten-free side in homemade dog food. A review from LMU Munich found liver disease far more often in dogs fed buckwheat. What the study shows, what's still unclear, and what's known about dry eye in 2026.

Kahuno-Team · Oct 24, 2026 · 4 min

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Brand

Why are we called Kahuno?

When we were looking for a name, we had one clear requirement: it shouldn't just sound good, it should say what the app stands for. Where “Kahuno” comes from, and why we deliberately don't talk about “dog owners.”

Kahuno-Team · Sep 17, 2026 · 3 min

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