(Savings at end of Article) A lot of times when we get a dog or cat, we don’t think about their teeth until it’s too late.  Keeping your pet’s teeth clean is as important to your pet’s overall health as nutrition, proper exercise and for some pets, routine grooming.  Keep an eye on your pet’s teeth.  Look at them regularly to avoid dental disease.  To check your pet’s teeth, lift the lips all around the mouth, look at the front and back teeth as closely as possible. To start with, there are three kinds of dental debris… Food particles Plaque Tartar (calculus) Food particl ..read more

October 11, 2023 What causes pet obesity? Obesity is mostly caused by an imbalance between the energy intake and usage — in other words, the dog/cat eats more calories than they can burn. Obesity is also caused by your pet not eating a biologically appropriate diet. For example, a dry food diet will always contain too many carbohydrates for your pets, and they have no biological needs for carbs. Obesity also becomes more common in old age because of the normal decrease in a dog’s ability to exercise, due to arthritis and/or other conditions. Neutering or spaying can lower your d ..read more

This was from listening to a podcast with Dr. Katie Kangas. This is what she had to say, “Diseases arise because there has been a chronic nutritional deficiency that typically does not get identified in a conventional medical situation for a human or a pet and at some point it tips over into obvious symptoms and then the patient gets labeled with a disease and then goes on a pharmaceutical drug and the underlying functional problem never gets identified. Magnesiuam, trace minerals and Vitamin D especially are deficient in pet foods. Vitamin D is mainly responsible for the absorption ..read more

I have customer ask, why does my dog eat grass.  Well, there can be several reasons. Your Dog Needs Chlorophyll Your Dog Needs Fiber Boredom Or Anxiety Eating Grass Is Natural For Your Dog To Throw Up Your Dog Needs Chlorophyll Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants and algae. Its structure is a lot like your dog’s hemoglobin, which is an important part of your dog’s red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen throughout his body. Chlorophyll also Protects cells from damage and may lower risk of cancer Fights infections Heals wounds Builds the immune system Breaks down ..read more

The Fourth of July is fast approaching, and I already have concerned pet parents asking me what their alternatives are for helping their pets get through this stressful holiday. Here are some things we have that can help you help your pet have a calmer 4th of July.  CBD Oil – CBD oil can have many benefits. Not only can it help to relax your pet, but also is a good pain reliever. There are many other benefits and it is a safe alternative to many pharmaceutical drugs out there. For both dogs and cats. I would recommend a Broad Spectrum like LIX or Au ..read more

If you are not familiar with Laser Light Therapy, a non-evasive therapy that does not require drugs but heals and reduces inflammation.  Clinical studies and research using laser therapy technology indicate the following beneficial effects of laser therapy on tissues and cells: Anti-Inflammation Anti-Pain (Analgesic) Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation Improved Nerve Function Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth Improved Vascular Activity Faster Wound Healing Increased Metabolic Activity Here are some commonly asked questions: How are treatments administered? “Treatments are performed ..read more

What makes the brands on this list worth avoiding is simply that they fail to provide many -if any- of those nutrients your dog needs to stay healthy, instead using a variety of low-quality ingredients and various types of filler. At best, all these ingredients do is fill up your pup with empty calories devoid of any nutritional value. At worst, they could actually make them sick. Here are the main ingredients used in cheap, low-quality dog food that make them a poor choice for your pooch. Meat By-products and 4-D Meats (The term “4D meats” refers to meat that was sourced fromcattle who were ..read more

A lot of times when we get a dog or cat, we don’t think about their teeth until it’s too late. Keeping your pets’ teeth clean is as important to your pet’s overall heath as nutrition, proper exercise and for some pets, routine grooming.  Keep an eye on your pet’s teeth. Look at the regularly to avoid dental disease. To check your pet’s teeth, lift the lips all around the mouth, look at the front and back teeth as closely as possible. To start with, there are three kinds of dental debris: Food particles Plaque Tartar (calculus) Food particles are easy to remove. Just ..read more

Oregano oil is one of my favorite essential oils for both myself and my pets. It has many uses. It can be used both internally and externally.  Kills Bacteria  Oil of oregano’s claim to fame is that it’s a natural antibiotic. This is thanks to the carvacrol it contains. Carvacrol is an organic compound known as a phenol, which gives oregano it’s taste and aroma. While there are many phenols in oil of oregano, carvacrol is the most abundant. It’s also found in oregano essential oil. Studies show carvacrol can stop the growth of many different bacteria. That includes MRS ..read more

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