The Well Oiled K9

01/16/2025

TRIVIA QUESTION???

Comment below with your guesses we will post the answer tomorrow.

01/16/2025

Second Nosework session added for the morning of March 8 due to popular demand! Filling up fast!

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Your dog is going to love it!!

01/16/2025

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

JOPE

One of our trusted affiliates that created a Hip and Joint chew for your dog. It is made with UC-II collagen which has shown superior results with greater efficacy than glucosamine and chondroitin. It helps to achieve fast relief of occasional stiffness & soreness.

"VETERINARIAN-FORMULATED CHEWS ARE PACKED WITH ONLY PROVEN INGREDIENTS, SUPPORTED BY SCIENCE, AND TRUSTED BY THE VETERINARIAN COMMUNITY." -JOPE

Public studies available on the Jope website.

If you want to know about any of our other affiliates, please let us know.

Have you tried this product?? Please let us know how it works for you.

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01/15/2025

MUSHROOM OF THE DAY.

We've talked about herbs. Let's talk about mushrooms and potential health benefits for your pups. 🐾. These mushrooms can support various aspects of your dog's health when used appropriately first up:

1. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Supports: Immune modulation, stress relief, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Benefits:
Helps manage allergies by reducing histamine responses.
Supports the cardiovascular system and may help lower blood pressure.
Known for anti-cancer properties, it may inhibit tumor growth.

01/15/2025

REMINDER....

01/14/2025

QUESTION OF THE DAY?

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01/14/2025

Let's bust a myth or three. There are people on the interwebs, pet mamas, and even pet professionals that will tell you you can't use essential oils with a cat in your home.

FWIW -- there are people who will also say you can't use oils with your dog. I get it!

We tend to believe the fear mongers. Fear is powerful and very hard to overcome! We tend to think if there is a risk -- run! But we also don't seem to fear the things we should.

Why is it that we will bring in synthetic plug-ins, fabric sprays, shampoos, and all sorts of products to our homes and our first aid kits, but we fear things that are natural, or that another pet professional is educating us on?

These things typically expose your pets to more risk than essential oils. Skepticism can be healthy. It should lead you to research, not resistance. And definitely not fear.

It is true your cat's liver functions differently than your dog's.

It's true, they have a difficult time processing out synthetics, chemicals, and some plant matters.

An inability to process out waste can lead to toxicity. But this does not mean your cat cannot be around essential oils -- or even "use" them for certain specific needs.

Be sure youe quality oils wisely

01/14/2025

Tonight’s wellness protocol… Raindrops for eveyone! Me too.

We love essential oils and their benefits!

I can’t do one without singing “Raindrops are falling on my head…”. 🎶 🎵

01/13/2025

He’s almost 20 years old. I started using Smack last summer as a treat because he thought treat were better than meals and I wanted nutrition beyond treats.

Even though he has been raw fed for years he currently prefers Smack Pet Food some days for his meal.

Pleased with the dehydrated raw with no synthetics.

01/13/2025

HERB OF THE DAY.

Get to know some of the great benefits of herbs.

Oregano
Acts as a natural antimicrobial and antifungal herb. It can help particularly in the respiratory and digestive systems, and is useful for supporting minor wounds and skin irritations when applied topically.

01/13/2025

How has it been 8 years since this photo! Poppy will turn 10 sometime this his week (estimate) based on her gotcha day.

I sent my camera gear in for a tune-up on Friday. It’s time to resume this hobby 🙂

01/13/2025

01/12/2025

Here's a great recipe to try this week.

Mix all ingredients together in a 4 oz. jar.

01/12/2025

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01/11/2025

Hope everyone is enjoying there Saturday and staying warm here's a fun homemade treat to try this weekend.

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the grated apple, grated carrot, egg, and applesauce. Mix well.
Stir in the flour, oats, and flaxseed (if using), mixing until you have a dough. If it feels too wet, add a little more flour until it’s workable.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick, and use cookie cutters or slice into shapes.
Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and firm.
Let the treats cool completely before giving them to your dog.
Why it's great: Apples provide fiber and vitamin A, while carrots offer beta-carotene and fiber for digestion. This is a perfect snack to help keep your dog’s coat healthy during the winter, and flaxseed supports overall wellness.

01/11/2025

A common question is see in fb groups: “what supplements should I give me dog”. It’s usually without any other context.

It depends.
And yet they will get dozens of answers.

It depends largely on the foundational recipe itself or the health status and prone conditions of the individual.

Well-Balanced meals don’t require supplements to meet requirements.

Adding kibble to home cooked doesn’t always mean you met the daily requirements for vitamins and minerals (depending on amount fed) and especially if the v/m are synthetic and not well assimilated by thHolistic Dog Education: Nutrition, Essential Oils, Herbs, Homeopathy, More
Holistic Dog Education: Nutrition, Essential Oils, Herbs, Homeopathy, More

01/11/2025

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