1) Provide a species appropriate diet with human grade, whole food ingredients! (Home cooking, raw, freeze dried, dehydrated- avoid kibble and canned if possible) This fuels the body for health while removing inflammation!
2) 60 mins of exercise daily, minimum. This should be in the form of walks, hikes, swimming, training, and sent work. This fuels grounding and detoxification.
3) Body work and mental stimulation in the form of massage, lymph draining, no-bath wipes and various puzzle toys, lick mats, snuffle mats, etc. This balances the mind body connection, reducing stress, removing excess cortisol and toxins while also creating hormones that balance mood and comfort!
If you have done these three things and you still have a symptom or health concern reach out and we will find the right supplement for you pet.
If however, you aren’t doing these three things and you have an abundance of supplements in your cupboard give them a try. Without these three foundation of health you could be wasting your money trying to alter the body with supplements alone.
Feeling lost? I’m here to help!
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My dogs love veggies but not all dogs love them! One tip is to grind the organ meat with greens. Organ meat is typically 5% liver and I will go up to 20% heart. Greens help filter the purines in the organ meat and provide chlorophyll, vitamin c and other minerals. The veg with the meat also balances the acidity which will protects your pets teeth and bones. I like to give my dog both raw organ meat and greens for nutrient retention (as long as you have a good quality source.) Also, this tip will work great for cats!
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You can easily make your own fermented veggies for you pet. This is a great way to increase spore specific probiotics as well as make the food more digestible for your dog or cat!
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Pet Loss and Grief
We are coming to the end of Atlas’s life with us. I woke up today and felt I needed to get him out of the house to feel the sand in his paws and water on his back. It was good for both of us to connect out in nature and feel the energy of life and it’s expression today. If you’ve lost a pet or going through the last stage of their life you don’t need to do it alone. I’m also here with you on this journey.
I also want to encourage you to connect with your best friend today. I notice with so many of my clients (as well as my own self) that we want to prevent pain so we start disconnecting from our pet well before our pet is ready. We do this both mentally and physically.. Don’t remove your connection before the time has come, your pet can feel it. Reconnect today with lots of hugs and kisses, go for a walk, or cross off that bucket list. You will look back on this time with happiness and gratitude for those last moments shared.
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I’m so excited about how well my sprouts are doing! These were so easy to grow right on my counter. Remember how I used Izzy’s old bowl to grow these micronutrients? It’s a great reminder of the circle of life!! It makes me happy I can nourish Atlas in this way.
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No need for an expensive lick-mat! I improvised with my kiddos Bento-box so you could see the kind of portion sizes Atlas gets in his breakfast.
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Medicinal mushrooms can be created in your own kitchen!! Check out your local farmer’s market or health food store for varieties like: shiitake, lions mane, oyster, turkey tail, Portabella and many more. Sauté on low to gently break down the chitosan structure (this is what can cause some sensitive tummies trouble) and then add in additional anti-inflammatory turmeric, coconut oil and a pinch of black pepper. Start with 1 tbsp per 10lbs of body weight.
Try out this recipe today and see that you can easily provide your pet with super food nutrients without having a super expensive budget!
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I truly believe that the people who need me the most will find me!
Purchasing ground meat is often just a mix of off cuts, it is also highest in bacterial levels. I like to make my specialty meatloafs for Atlas due disease management (LP). I also like to give him some raw with his diet, especially beef. I had some extra time today. Honestly it only took an extra couple minutes of my time and the quality was stellar. The meat smelled and looked fantastic, not like some of the grinds I see at the store.
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The kiddos asked for pancake breakfast tacos! I made high protein pancakes (Cottage cheese, eggs, psyllium, millet, baking soda and salt). Then we had a variety of toppings (banana, cinnamon apples, blueberry chia compote, shredded coconut, cranberry’s, home made granola, PB, yogurt and honey).
We had some leftovers so Atlas got his own pancake taco with banana, granola, local honey and cranberries. To balance out the meal he also got raw beef liver, the meatloaf I make for him, steamed veggies, fish oil, egg shell and spirulina.
Easy peasy and super cheesy! #luckydog #ilovemydog #dogfoodrealfood #balanceddogfood #homecookingfordogs
Does your pup have gas, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation? Make them this easy digestive aid!
1:1:1 ration of fresh ingredients. Butternut squash needs the longest time, so start cooking it first in small chunks. Cook until soft using water as your cooking aid rather than oil. Next cut up the fennel (all parts) and cook for about 10 mins. Finally chop up your fresh parsley (all parts) and cook for a few minutes. Store in your fridge or freeze half for later.
Start with 1 tbsp per 10 lbs of body weight
I have labs (high scavenger vibes) so this digestive aid is one I have used throughout their life!
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One of Atlas’s favorite meals!
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