Velvet's Fairy Tail

16/06/2024

Happy Father's to all of the furbabies dad's ♥️ Wish you were here Velvet we miss you so much precious girl.

16/05/2024

ROUNDUP REMOVER!⚠️

Replace those harmful chemical-based lawn products that negatively impact your pet’s health with this DIY W**d Remover on page 257 of our new book The Forever Dog LIFE.

In 2019 scientists concluded that exposure to herbicides can increase the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in humans by 41%!☠️ And while we can read the “keep off” signs after applying it, our dogs are not only rolling on it, they are nibbling, digging and smelling those DNA-damaging molecules every day; herbicides can remain active in the soil up to 6 months or longer.🧪

Several studies have confirmed the link between herbicide-treated lawns and cancer in dogs. Dogs whose owners have had their lawns professionally treated have a 70% higher risk of lymphoma, and the lymphoma risk goes even higher for dogs whose owners applied insecticides to their outside spaces 😱.

🥦Food and nutrition aren't the only factors for your animals to live a long and healthy life, environment plays an equally important role!🏡 This is why the second half of our book is called THE FOREVER HOME, because it teaches you how to make your home (and yard) as healthy as possible, with easy hacks and recipes to create your own non-toxic cleaner and lawn care solutions.

🏷Temporarily discounted at most major retailers, COMMENT “FOREVER” and I’ll message you the link to get your copy now!

16/05/2024

06/05/2024

Awesome work !

A group is calling for Colorado pet stores to stop sourcing puppies from out-of-state breeders.

04/05/2024

Plastics are porous, meaning oils💧 become trapped in them. Unless they’re washed🧼 daily, which isn’t practical, the pet food stored inside will be spoiled by rancid oils.🩸Proper pet food storage is essential to blocking or delaying the development of degenerative chemical processes⚠️ and the growth of spoilage bacteria.

For info on how to store pet food properly, Comment STORAGE and we’ll message you the link to The Forever Dog LIFE where in "Chapter 1 - Feeding Your Pet: the section titled 'Food Storage' we cover the best ways to store your pet food toppers, treats, meals, or supplements💊. Get your copy now and claim over $250 in digital FREEBIES valid till June 4th!

03/05/2024

Figuring out how far back to trim your dog's nails is intimidating. If you accidentally hit the quick, the amount of blood from such a tiny wound can be surprisingly large (and painful). 😨

Here's a simple tip to help you see the quick and know when to stop clipping. 👇

Get more nail trimming tips in today’s article (linked in the comments).

16/04/2024

I thought I would do a diarrhea post the day after Easter just in case you have a dog that overindulged yesterday.

First it's important to take your dog to your vet if he/she has 1 or 2 of these additional symptoms:
-Loss of appetite or no interest in food
-Not drinking, or he appears dehydrated (tacky gums, drawn appearance, decreased urination, decreased skin turgor)
-Abdominal pain
-Blood in the stool (dark, blackish or bright red blood)
-Vomiting
-Failure to urinate or reduced urination
-Lethargy or weakness

Other reasons to make a vet visit:
-A puppy, young or very small dog
-Older or senior dogs
-A dog with chronic health issues like diabetes, Cushing’s or cancer

HOME TREATMENT is appropriate for mild diarrhea secondary to dietary indiscretion or mild stress colitis.

Be sure your dog has access to fresh, filtered WATER so that he/she does not become dehydrated.

FASTING for 6-12 hours is recommended to allow the intestinal tract to rest and give the gut time to heal.
It is NOT recommended to fast a puppy, a very small dog or an elderly dog.

My diarrhea fix:
-For the first 1-2 meals feed a COOKED SWEET POTATO (¼ lg dogs under 20lbs, ½ dog 20-40, whole potato for dogs above 40lbs or organic plain canned PUMPKIN (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 tbsp per 10 lbs body weight.

-Add plain PSYLLIUM HUSK (Breeds up to 20 pounds -half a teaspoon twice daily, medium dog breeds up to 20-40 pounds -one teaspoon twice daily, and large dogs breed above 40 pounds two teaspoons twice a day) and warm water.

-Next 2-3 meals add in a bland, cooked meat such as lean ground turkey.

-Once the stools become formed, you can slowly switch back over to the maintenance diet over the next 3–4 days. Keep adding psyllium husk to each meal until the stools have been formed for 3 days in a row.

Slippery Elm is another great remedy to add.
It is a tree native to the central and eastern United States and Ontario, Canada. The bark generates a sticky material known as mucilage, which is therapeutic and soothing. It’s safe and gentle on your dog’s inflamed digestive tract. Give slippery elm with food. Give ¼ tsp powder for every 10 lbs body weight.

If your dog has severe diarrhea, then a vet visit for fluid therapy may become necessary. This is most critical for small breeds of dogs.

Feeding your dog a species-appropriate, whole food diet you will help prevent future diarrhea episodes because it will support a healthy gut flora, unlike highly processed kibble.
When diarrhea does occur, follow these guidelines, and you should be able to get it under control very quickly. If it doesn’t improve within 48 hours, then it may be a symptom of something more serious.

Check out my full blog on diarrhea to learn about why not to use metronidazole and how probiotics can help. The link is in the comments

14/04/2024

A perfect bed idea 😍

04/04/2024

Tina Sprenkle you might be interested in this book. I'm getting one. It will be on sale on Amazon in June!

Today, science shows our homes🏠 are more toxic than ever with the amount of cleaning products and air fresheners being used. And guess who spends the most time in that chemical-filled environment? Your dog & cat.🐾

What’s more, while many owners struggle to find the right brand of pet food for their pet suffering from skin allergies, a new study published in Science Direct found in most cases it was these high indoor air pollutants ☁️ that could be the root cause of skin allergies.😯

In our upcoming book, The Forever Dog LIFE, we teach you not only how to make nutritious food to keep your pet healthy from the inside, but also from the outside, by making your home🏡 as healthy as possible. With practical instructions and recipes for creating your own non-toxic DIY cleaners, air fresheners, and lawn care solutions you can easily replace hazardous chemical-based products that may negatively impact our pet’s health.

Also included are all-natural recipes for body care, including shampoos and conditioners🧴, oral🦷 and ear care,👂🏻 and chemical-free flea and tick alternatives. We make it easy to incorporate science-backed tips into your home, so your dog (and cat!) can live a long, happy, and healthy life. You can find more and reserve your copy here -

foreverdoglife.com

29/03/2024

16/03/2024

Dr. Karen Becker interviews the owners of CocoTherapy on how coconut oil can benefit your pet's health, both inside and outside. https://healthypets.mercola....

15/03/2024

I've been looking back at pictures of you Velvet and it still makes me cry and I miss your charming little personality. But they say when you love so deeply you will have great heart ache and I do. You were so very special to us. 💔💔💔

02/03/2024

I finally finished Velvets shadow box, how I would give anything to have her back. But I know I will see her again and she'll be beautiful and twirling that white tipped tail as she runs into my arms.🐾🐾🐾

17/02/2024

All HAIL the science world’s most “healthiest veggie on the planet” —> 🥇🌿Watercress!🌿🏆

If you (and your pet) are growing tired of adding and/or eating the same 3 or 4 veggie toppers over & over again, try switching it up by adding in the powerhouse veggie, Watercress🪴.

Ranked by the CDC, based on characteristics like nutrients per calorie and bioavailability of nutrients, watercress topped the list with a perfect value of 100, beating out Chinese cabbage (91.99 points), Swiss chard (89.27 points), beetroot (87.08 points) and even spinach🍃 (86.43 points) in the CDC’s vegetable rankings, making it the holy grail for health.

What’s more, the nutrients they looked at in the superfoods are specifically those shown to be beneficial in managing or preventing chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease, among others.

Watercress is a member of the cruciferous vegetable 🥦 family. Antioxidants abound in these veggies, and they’re especially high in watercress. Notable antioxidants found in watercress include glucosinolates, beta carotene, and lutein, which may be responsible for preventing DNA damage. They also provide support for the eyes 👀 and cardiovascular 🫀system.

In fact, in a study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, researchers found that feeding dogs any cruciferous vegetable could reduce the incidence of bladder cancer by almost 80%.

Offering up this green, leafy veggie will boost several essential nutrients like B vitamins, potassium, and vitamin K. Plus it provides a healthy dose of vitamin C and fiber.

Here’s a fun and easy way to tempt your pup 🐶to try watercress (and it’s fine for your cat 🐱too, although some kitties might turn their noses up at the mildly peppery flavor).

And in Chapter 2: Forever Foods in our new book, The Forever Dog LIFE we’ll give you inspiration for using watercress and other nutrition standouts as microgreens and sprouts 🌱

Join Dr Becker in the Learning Lab right now to see her demo on making this nutrient dense, delicious lick mat creation, sneaking this leafy green into even the finickiest of dogs.

Already preorder? Join here - The Forever Dog Learning Lab

More info or to preorder your copy - www.ForeverDogLIFE.com

12/02/2024

Velvet got to do many walks like this post mentioned. All dogs need daily walks of many different style’s.

8 DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOG WALKS:

There are lots of ways to change up your dog walking routine that can make it fun for both you and your four-legged companion, and something you look forward to:

*Purposeful walks - These are typically short and have a specific goal, for example, walking your dog to their potty spot.

*Training walks - These walks can be about improving leash manners, learning basic or advanced obedience commands, ongoing socialization, or anything else you can think of that can be done on a leashed walk. Be sure to bring some healthy training treats on these outings.

*Mentally stimulating walks - Most leashed dogs don't get to spend nearly as much time sniffing and investigating as they would like, so allowing your pet some time to explore is good mental stimulation for them.

*Sniffaris - These are walks during which your dog takes the lead, you follow, and they get to sniff whatever they please. These are upgraded mentally stimulating walks with your dog making all the navigational and investigational decisions.

*Power walks - These keep your dog's frame strong, weight in check, and help alleviate arthritis and other degenerative joint diseases.

*Walks with friends - If your dog is comfortable around other dogs, consider meeting up with neighbors or friends with dogs for group walks.

*Different dog-walker walks - Everyone walks a dog a little differently, so the more members of your household who walk your dog, the more variety they will enjoy. Since walks done right are bonding experiences, everyone in the family gets to spend one-on-one time with the dog.

*Change of scenery walks - Instead of heading outside in the same old direction buckle your dog in and drive a few blocks away or to a neighborhood park or nearby hiking trail for your walk.

Take away - Not every walk you take with your dog has to be a leisurely sniff-fest. But at least once a day, let your dog sniff to their heart's content and feel good that you're helping them lower their pulse rate while also allowing your dog to be a dog!

10/02/2024

Sweet sweet Velvet yesterday was your 15 birthday and many of humans friends celebrated your birthday with us.
Rest in peace my love, watch for me in heaven I'll be looking for you 💔💔💔

09/02/2024

Velvet, a blessing from God.
It was with great sorrow that we delivered our special little girl, Velvet, back to God on February 6, 2024. Velvet could no longer endure the progression of her long battle with congestive heart failure. She died peacefully in our arms at home; three days shy of her 15th birthday.

Velvet was born in a puppy mill in Missouri where she survived 6 years as a breeder producing an unknown number of puppy litters. No longer productive for breeding, she was rescued from certain death by the National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) in Colorado. NMDR provided her with much needed medical care for dental disease, hernia and malnutrition. We welcomed Velvet into our home as a foster dog in October, 2015. Our intent was to help her adjust to a new world outside the puppy mill and prepare her for adoption into a “forever home.” We knew finding a home for this beautiful brown and white long-haired Chihuahua would be easy. Her fur was irresistibly soft, and her subtle under-bite with a slightly protruding tongue and tooth made her irresistibly charming.

Velvet’s transition was challenging for her, but what a brave and determined girl she turned out to be. Everything was new and frightening. With the help of our 2 Papillion’s, she learned that it was okay to walk on grass and quickly became reliably potty trained. She learned to walk on a leash, and over time overcame her fear of parked cars and trash cans along the sidewalks, water sprinklers and loud noises. Going up and down steps was doubly challenging since it was scary and her legs were still weak from being cage-bound for many years. And while making direct eye contact with people was stressful, she surprised us by her gentle nature, acceptance of other dogs (and cats), and willingness to accept affection in the form of belly rubs and massage. Not being bashful, Velvet would roll onto her back and surrender her warm, soft belly to anyone sitting next to her…who could resist? Velvet stole our hearts. Within a few short months we notified NMDR that she had found her “forever home,” with us.

Velvet never ceased to amaze us with her cheerful disposition and receptiveness to affection, despite her years of being confined to a cage and deprived of any semblance of caring or socialization. Ricky, our male Papillion, made her his favorite target of fondness by thoroughly cleaning her face at bedtime. Lucy, our female Papillion, made sure Velvet was never left behind. Velvet was always a part of our puppies’ daily routine: morning breakfast followed by long walks, relaxing naps throughout the day, evening meals followed by watching TV on the couch, and sleeping together on a spacious king bed. Velvet was the snuggler, always preferring to be close to one of us without any obvious preferences. She loved to travel by car, and frequently got to enjoy dog-friendly restaurant patios in the comfort of a doggy stroller shared with Ricky and Lucy.

Velvet gained strength and mobility enabling her to run like the wind with Ricky and Lucy. We loved watching her run across the local golf course fairways and parks, enjoying her new-found freedom. When she was 12 years old, these times of physical exertion became restricted by her physical limitations. She tore a ligament in her left rear leg. This required surgery and a long period of recovery and physical therapy. This was followed by a diagnosis of a serious heart murmur, later attributed to a genetic defect in heart myocardial valve. Velvet became lame once again through a partial tear to a ligament in her right leg. These ailments required us to carefully monitor her physical activity. She still greatly enjoyed daily walks at her pace where she was always allowed her to take pleasure in the fragrant smells of every bush, flower and w**d. Her walks were augmented by riding proudly in a red stroller, her royal chariot, from which she proudly sat and enjoyed the passing scenery.

When Velvet first joined our family, we were concerned that she never barked…did the puppy mill cut her vocal cords?! Over time she gained her confidence and bark. Fearlessness must come from the Chihuahua genes as Velvet proved to be a defender of the home. When visitors arrived at our door, she was the first to sound the alarm. She would stand her ground, ears up and hair raised on her back as the two Papillions kept their distance. Despite her show of courage, we were never concerned that she would bite anyone…adult, child or dog. She never showed aggression to person or animal.

Velvet was one of those dogs that immediately touched the hearts of everyone she met. When we encountered people while walking our three little pups, it was Velvet that drew the attention with her friendly face and wagging brown tail tipped with white. While she always greeted other dogs, she was very particular in choosing a select few who would arouse her rare displays of playfulness. She had no concept of being only 7 pounds of love as she readily greeted large and small dogs without fear

During her final years, Velvet came under the care of a cardiologist and a holistic veterinarian. She was surprising receptive to a comprehensive regimen of western and holistic medications and treatments to support her heart as it progressively enlarged from overwork. In April of 2023, while her mom and dad were in Israel, she took a serious turn for the worse. Her loving and alert pet sitter rushed her to emergency care where she remained for 3 days with intensive care in an oxygen tent. Giving up hope she would survive until our return, we arranged for her to be euthanized. The night before her scheduled procedure, our prayers were answered as she made a miraculous recovery.

Velvet lived another 10 months following her near fatal cardiac failure. During that time, she continued to warm our hearts with her greetings, wagging tail, and constant companionship. She developed ever increasing episodes of coughing, but always returned to her cheerful nature without any signs of distress. We thanked God for every day of Velvet’s presence.

We knew Velvet’s life was coming to a close, and we tried without success to mentally prepare for the loss. Velvet succumbed to cardiac respiratory failure in our loving arms. Never has a pet been loved more than Velvet, and never has a pet demonstrated more resilience by transitioning from the torments of a puppy mill to the comfort and security of being part of a family that loved her. We thought we were doing a favor for her by adopting her and giving her a second chance, but in reality we were the fortunate ones. She filled our home with warmth and joy. Our family will never be as complete as it was with her in our lives. We will always be grateful and cherish the time that God blessed us with our beautiful little girl, Velvet.

03/02/2024

Velvet and Murry ♥️ Velvet is always so happy to see her boyfriend Murry 🐾♥️🐾

14/01/2024

RUNNING LOW ON SAFE SOLUTIONS⚠️ TO THE MOST COMMON AILMENTS? THAT’S ABOUT TO CHANGE.

A lot of medications are life-saving, however, they also come with a bunch of side effects that most pet parents are unaware of. In humans, prescription drugs are the third leading cause of death⚰️ after heart disease and cancer in the United States and Europe, and pets also suffer long-term side effects to some of the most used medications.

For instance, Metronidazole💊 is the most prescribed drug for the treatment of diarrhea & GI problems💩 in pets, however, recent research from the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine found metronidazole obliterates your pet’s microbiome🦠 and a month after stopping the drug, the microbiome is still profoundly destroyed! And a destroyed microbiome creates an endless cycle of more GI problems. The good news is, research shows feeding an easily digestible diet with added psyllium fiber proved to be a superior management strategy compared to using metronidazole! Food is powerful!

When it comes to pet hygiene products, some ingredients in your pet’s medicated and/or antibacterial shampoos🧴 come with warnings as they can act as endocrine disruptors. According to the IVC: Triclosan (TCS) is an antimicrobial ingredient found in over 2,000 consumer products including dog toothpaste🪥 and shampoos. Studies show that brief exposure to TCS, at relatively low doses, can cause low-grade colonic inflammation, increases colitis, and exacerbates colitis associated colon cancer.

In our follow-up to the #1 NYT best seller The Forever Dog, comes our beautifully illustrated how-to guide The Forever Dog LIFE. In this, we’ll show you how to create DIY, nontoxic remedies front and center in your medicine cabinet for healthier pets and healthier homes. Including things like all-natural recipes for body care, including shampoos and conditioners, skin rinses, oral and ear care, and chemical-free flea and tick solutions. In addition, we have fiber-rich recipes that support your pet’s GI health.

With practical and easy instructions, you can also replace hazardous chemical-based home and body care products that may negatively impact your pet’s health. For more information or to pre-order, check out www.ForeverDogLIFE.com

13/01/2024

Many common household products, things like scented candles🕯️, air fresheners🌲, multipurpose🧽, floor🪣 & glass cleaners🪟 emit airborne toxins that can harm you and your pet’s health, and have been linked to cancer, reproductive and developmental problems.

What’s more, while many owners today struggle to find the right brand of pet food for their pet suffering from skin allergies, a new study published in Science Direct found in most cases it was these high indoor air pollutants ☁️ that could be the root cause of skin allergies.

Today, science shows our homes🏠 are more toxic than ever with the amount of cleaning products being used. And guess who spends the most time in that chemical-filled environment? Your dog & cat.🐾

In our upcoming book, The Forever Dog Life, we teach you not only how to make your pet healthy from the inside, but also from the outside, by making your home🏡 as healthy as possible. With practical instructions for creating your own non-toxic DIY cleaners, natural disinfectants, and lawn care solutions, you can easily replace hazardous chemical-based products that may negatively impact our pet’s health.

Also included are all-natural recipes for body care, including shampoos and conditioners🧴, skin rinses🛁, oral🦷 and ear care,👂🏻 and chemical-free flea and tick solutions. We make it easy to incorporate science-backed tips into your home, so your dog (and cat!) can live a long, happy, and healthy life. You can find more info or pre-order today here - www.ForeverDogLife.com

13/01/2024

Each morning Velvet gets her walk and each morning she gets to decide which way we're walking and it's never in the direction we're going. 🤭
It's all about Velvet !

07/01/2024

⭐️Join us Sunday to witness the ultimate brand showdown!⭐️

Are you curious to know if your favorite brand of commercial raw pet food will earn a well-deserved five-star rating? Look no further! Tomorrow at 12pm ET we'll be rating various brands and sharing our honest opinions.

We’ll also be talking about:

🌎 Covering foods from the US🇺🇸, Canada🇨🇦, the UK🇬🇧, and Australia🇦🇺.

🥩Complete and balanced diets vs foods for supplemental feeding

🦆Where does prey model fit in?

🦴Is all bone the same, nutritionally speaking?

So mark your calendars and set your alarms for this Sunday at 12pm ET. Let's uncover the truth behind your favorite brands together! 🌟✨

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04/01/2024

One of the Best Foods to Slow Dog Aging: Spinach!🍃🧊🐾

In our upcoming “how-to longevity book” called The Forever Dog Life, we have an exciting science-based section on how to prepare longevity cubes🧊 for your pets and inspire you to create endless combinations! Here’s a spinach longevity cube idea if you aren’t already making these:

Folate is an essential B vitamin💊 found in food. It helps with the production of DNA and without folate new, healthy DNA cannot be created. Cell biologist and longevity researcher Rhonda Patrick, PhD, maintains that “a deficiency in folate is equivalent to standing under ionizing radiation due to the DNA🧬 damage it causes.” And DNA damage is a BIG contributor to aging.

More recently, folate has also been shown to play a role in protecting telomeres, those important structures at the end of chromosomes that are shortened with age and lifestyle choices; shorter telomeres are associated with shorter lifespan and higher incidence of disease. Being highly heat-sensitive , folate is one of the first nutrients to be inactivated in processed pet food.

In addition to its many vitamins and minerals, spinach provides antioxidants tied to anti-inflammation and disease protection. These include kaempferol, a flavonoid shown to reduce the risk of cancer, as well as slow its growth and spread. Another, called quercetin, has been linked to possible protective effects on memory🧠 as well as heart disease🫀 and type 2 diabetes. Two of the lesser-known glycoglycerolipid components of spinach include sulfoquinovosyl diacylglycerol (SQDG) and monogalactosyl diacylglycerol (MGDG), which are known for their anti-cancer activity. Overall, spinach contains the second-largest quantity of total glycoglycerolipids among other popular vegetables!

How to prepare spinach🍃for you and your dog?

Scientists say the best way to consume spinach for maximum lutein intake may be puréed. That’s because when spinach is chopped into small pieces, more lutein is released from the leaves. Older research found that cooking also impacts the folate content of spinach; boiling slashed this B vitamin level by nearly half. Steaming, however, resulted in no significant loss of folate! Cooking also diminishes the vitamin E levels in spinach (and reduces oxalates, if you want to reduce oxalate consumption) but actually increases the amount of beta carotene. So it can be served cooked or raw.

Looking for an easy recipe to get spinach into your dog? Try making our Spinach Longevity Cubes!🍃🧊🐾

INGREDIENTS-

* 5 ounces of fresh or steamed spinach (preferably organic)
* 2/3 cup of water (even better, try bone , beef or chicken broth, preferably organic)

INSTRUCTIONS-

* Add spinach and water (or broth) in a blender and puree. If the mixture seems too thick, add in extra broth.
* Pour the puree into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.
* Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Add 1 ice cube🧊 per 30lbs of body weight a day to your dog’s meal.

This is one simple and powerful way to add longevity benefits to your dog’s bowl! Looking for more ideas or recipes? Check out our new book available this spring: The Forever Dog Life with dozens of other suggestions available here: www.ForeverDogLife.com