CMD Pet Solutions

11/09/2024

Rawhide is bad, mmmkay?

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Please do not buy. Throw them away if your dog gets one as a gift. Giving rawhide to a dog is never a good idea.

Many of these so called treats end up with the dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas. The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China.

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulfide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell.

Now comes the pretty festive colors and the glue to form cute shapes. On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.

If that wasn't bad enough, they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

11/07/2024

I share Dr. Judy Morgan's posts frequently. She is full of information to help you keep your pets as healthy as possible, naturally.

10/29/2024

Get guidance for feeding your pet REAL food. The very first step in solving skin problems in your dog or cat is to feed them a balanced diet of WHOLE foods - real food, not ultra processed kibble. Even if you just add toppers to the kibble or reduce kibble by 25 - 50%, you'll see the improvement in your pet's skin.

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10/26/2024

DOGS OF THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY: Waffle!
We met Waffle and her people on an old drover's road between Bridge of Orchy and Rannoch Moor. Bopping along proudly, she was on her way to completing The West Highland Way for her 6th time!! Way to go, Waffle!
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10/19/2024

DOGS OF THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY: Echo & Jambo
The most wonderful thing about photographing the dogs we met along the trek on the West Highland Way was how their humans lit up with pride when I asked if I could take their dog's photo. Every owner we met was delighted to show off their furry companion(s). Jambo & Echo are a mother & daughter duo that live for walks with their human along the old drover's road that makes up this part of the WHW. They are helping their beloved human recover from a stroke, so they get her out on the trail every day.
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10/16/2024

DOGS OF THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY: Lucy. I should have gotten a video of Lucy trotting along the trail next to her human, Scott. She adores Scott! Look at how she gazes at him! She couldn't take her eyes off him. Scott and Lucy are the sweetest pair, and it warmed our hearts to see their love. Lucy would follow her Scott anywhere. 💚
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10/11/2024

DOGS OF THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY

Rose is a local and walks these trails most days with her owner. She doesn't understand the fuss about The West Highland Way and thinks all our gear and backpacks are silly. But she is happy we are enjoying her backyard and she wishes us a smooth journey 😍

10/08/2024

DOGS OF THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY

Tilly (black & white smooth coat border collie) and her brother Bert (terrier mix) were the first dogs we met this week on the West Highland Way 🐶🐶

Bert always has a great day on the trail. Tilly is very proud of the fact that she is a border collie that doesn't have to work sheep. Her owner says she likes to tease working border collies with the fact that she lives the life of luxury whenever they pass a working croft on their hikes.

10/07/2024

Did you see my previous post that I'm hiking The West Highland Way in Scotland? Well, I LOOOOVE how dog-friendly the region is. They allow dogs in many pubs and restaurants (in Colorado, there are ordinances that do not let pets in establishments that prepare food). I don't know about you, but I would love to see more dog-friendly places where I live.

What do think? Would you like to be able to take your dog with you to more places where you live? Comment below.

10/07/2024

Hello from the Highlands of Scotland!
You know I rarely take time away (shame on me), so we are celebrating me being off on holiday by giving you 20% off your order! You will need a code that we will send out each day this week in an email. So get on our email list if you aren't already! This offer is 20% off retail prices and good until Saturday!

And look for my posts with photos of Dogs of the West Highland Way (I can't resist getting photos of the dogs we meet along the way). 🐶

~ Diana (Owner / Herbalist)

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09/27/2024

ATTENTION every pet parent who wants to find natural solutions to their dog's or cat's skin problem:

If you aren't already subscribed to receive our emails, right now would be a very wise time to get on our list *WINK* *WINK*
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08/29/2024

Back in stock!

Pododermatitis is swelling (inflammation) of the paws. It can be due to various underlying causes. Determining the source is vital to resolve the condition. Is it due to autoimmune disease? Allergic reaction? Atopic dermatitis? Infection? Foreign body? Always seek to find the underlying cause.

To help get relief from swelling and itching while you work with your vet to figure it out, our herbal paw soak can really make a difference.

Solution PD Paw Soak. Link in comments.

08/25/2024

We are proud to support our local shelter 😍

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08/12/2024

I've seen grief in my dogs and my cats when a member of our pack dies 🥺🌈

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A study suggests that cats go through a series of emotional turmoil after a fellow pet passes away: https://ie.social/NYzaD

08/11/2024

Dog people, do yourself a favor and watch this.
🩵🩵🩵DOGS ARE THE GREATEST GIFT TO HUMANS 💙💙💙

Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.Watch on Netf...

08/10/2024

We love the idea of wildlife bridges and couldn't be happier to see progress on new ones! 🫎🦌🐻

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What will soon be the world’s largest wildlife crossing is starting to take shape over the 101 Freeway near Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills. https://trib.al/dMwwkxO

08/05/2024

Back in stock!

Solution AD: Active Hot Blood herbal supplement. Supports the health of skin in dogs (and cats) with dry type atopic dermatitis.

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08/01/2024

The wildfires in northern Colorado have made national news, so I'm sure you're aware that our state is burning. 🔥

There are so many people and organizations helping out and needing support to continue their help. This is one non-profit that rescues wildlife. Consider helping them if you are able to.

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The current situation is that fires continue to burn west of Loveland and near Lyons, Colorado, and in light of this, we have been inundated with calls to help with injured and displaced animals.

To compound the situation, the closest wildlife rehab center serving similar species to us has had to evacuate (Thankfully all done safely 🫶), leaving us as the sole wildlife rehabilitation center serving birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians of all species in both Boulder and Larimer counties.

The need for our services has never been greater, and our licensed wildlife rehabilitation team and volunteers are working around the clock to patrol for animals in distress, answer calls for help from the community, and provide care and shelter to those in need.

In-kind donations of helpful supplies are greatly appreciated!

Donations can be dropped off at our wildlife hospital in Fort Collins, or some items may be found on our Wildlife Wishlist here: https://a.co/2XODgLa

We cannot thank you enough for your continued support and generosity. It is because of compassionate individuals like you that we can provide a second chance at life for so many animals.

Wildlife Emergency Line: 970-283-7822