The Apawthecary

09/11/2021

Comin' at ya again with a natural remedy- make sure you are ONLY using CPTG essential oils (I trust doTERRA Essential Oils USA !)

We are approaching dry skin season so this is a great recipe to keep in your arsenal!

How do you combat pup's dry skin in the colder months?

Don't forget to follow Arcadia Animal Rescue to keep up to date with our rescued fur babies!

01/11/2021

Anyone else's pup struggle with separation anxiety? Try this diffuser blend! Like this post if you answered "yes" & comment your fave tips for combatting separation anxiety!

27/10/2021

22/10/2021

"Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food" - Hippocrates

Today's topic: DIET. Especially since the pandemic hit, we humans have begun to rediscover what it means to truly be healthy. Like our ancestors, we now know the incredible, undeniable power our food and nutrition holds in terms of our health. But...most of our dogs and pets are still eating the same mysteriously manufactured kibble sold in bulky bugs at the pet store. Over the last 10 years or so, a lot of great brands have stepped up to provide pet owners with fresh, nutritious food for our fur kids. Shout out to The Farmer's Dog & GetJoyfull who offer awesome, quality, and pretty affordable fresh meals for our pups!

Still, many of us don't understand the value in a fresh pet diet, or maybe the cost of that commercial kibble is still the only option that fits in the budget. Or maybe our vet discourages a fresh diet because it "doesn't guarantee your pet will get all the right nutrients he needs". Sadly, just like our human healthcare system, this industry does not profit off healthy animals.

Human-grade, high quality food will be the foundation of your pup's health.... just a few of these benefits include a healthier, shinier coat...more stamina on that morning run...better digestion...smaller, less stinky poops...reversal of some health conditions...even up to a 20% longer lifespan. That means better and MORE quality time with your best friend.

If you're trying to stick to a budget, a fresh DIY diet can even help save you money. A 30 lb bag of decent quality dog food will run you around $70-150 and depending on the size of your dog (or how many dogs you have hehe), that can really add up! Our favorite DIY recipe below costs about $15-20 per week. If you can't commit to a fully fresh diet, start by feeding half fresh, half high quality kibble!

Try out our recipe and comment a pic of your pooch gobbling it up below! You can substitute turkey for any high protein meat, rice for sweet potato, vegetables for cabbage and spinach...add parsley for fresh breath.... customize this recipe endlessly to give your pup some variety! You can even make it in bulk and pop it in the freezer in pre-portioned bags!

Just make sure to avoid the usual grapes, onions, raw garlic, avocado, seeds/pits.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground turkey
2 cups brown rice
16 oz package of frozen broccoli, carrot, cauliflower blend
1 large egg
1 tsp organic powdered turmeric OR 1 drop doTERRA Essential Oils USA Turmeric Oil
1 tsp black pepper OR 1 drop doTERRA Essential Oils USA Black Pepper Oil
***you need the black pepper to activate the turmeric - they go hand in hand!***
1 tsp dried rosemary OR doTERRA Essential Oils USA Rosemary Oil
6 cups water or bone broth

DIRECTIONS:

Place water, turkey, rice, and rosemary into a large Dutch oven. Stir until the ground turkey is broken up and evenly distributed

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the frozen vegetables, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Add turmeric and black pepper, stir to evenly distribute.

Add egg, and mix until cooked from residual heat.

Remove from heat and cool before serving. Refrigerate until using.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Calories: 450

20/10/2021

It seems we need to focus our attention on our pets' health now more than ever. We've received so many messages this week from pet owners...the 2 themes being devastating cancer diagnoses and unusual skin concerns that doctors just can't seem to solve.

We often think we are doing everything we can to prevent our fur babies from suffering illness...feeding them high quality food, making sure they are mentally and physically stimulated, getting regular vet check ups and their monthly preventatives...yet, these life-threatening illnesses still somehow plague our doggies.

For the rest of this month, we will challenge you to dive deep into what pet health means to you and how we can achieve optimal wellness to prevent these risks, minimize current symptoms, and get to the root of what causes them.

Drop a comment if your dog is experiencing a health concern and make sure to follow us so that you don't miss tomorrow's post on DIET.

18/10/2021

Happy Monday All! I hope your week is starting off on the right paw 😉

If you subscribe to essential oil vet Dr. Janet Roark's emails, you may have gotten a recipe in your inbox this morning with a soothing shampoo recipe for your pup. When I opened this email, it took me back to one of my first experience's with essential oils and pets (before I knew of Dr. Roark and before I fully utilized plant-based medicine!). I wanted to share this experience with you all.

I woke up one morning to find one of my dog's, Sebastian, COVERED in huge bumps from head to toe. I nearly dropped dead when I saw him (if you know me, you know I treat my dogs like I birthed them). I was giving him OTC Benedryl and frantically texting my vet, who instructed me to monitor his mouth area and to make sure his breathing wasn't effected and to give the OTC meds some time to work. If he began to have trouble breathing or the OTC meds didn't work, I could bring him in for a prednisone shot. After about 48 hours and 8 doses of Benedryl, I was seeing no change and was still panicking. I really didn't want to take him for a steroid shot due to the risk of side effects. ***If you’re doing is having an allergic reaction and breathing is labored, DO bring him to the ER vet!***

Science tells me that this type of reaction was caused by something internally ingested, so I tossed his dog food in the trash and made him a homecooked bland meal of chicken, rice, and spinach. While I was cooking, my box of oils caught my eye, and so I decided to give him a bath to see if it would help. I mixed some of my castile soap with a few drops of Lavender, a few drops of Roman Chamomile, and a splash of organic apple cider vinegar. The results floored me. By the end of the day, he was almost hive-free and I myself could breathe again. I've since used this recipe, changing up the oils based on the pup's needs, on nearly 40 foster dogs. The magic of these oils never ceases to amaze me!

Below, I have posted the recipe for my soothing shampoo (pro tip from Dr. Roark- add 2 oz. aloe vera juice and/or 1/4 cup of ground oats!) for you and photos from this day.

Drop some of your recipes, or something your pup needs help with, in the comments! If you don’t have a dog… definitely go rescue one from Arcadia Animal Rescue or just tag a friend 🤪

05/10/2021

The Apawthecary of Arcadia Animal Rescue... COMING SOON! This page will showcase natural solutions for pets that can be used in conjunction with conventional veterinary medicine so that your fur babies can be their happiest, HEALTHIEST, selves :)