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DOG FOOD WE RECOMMEND!!! (It can make or break your need for EO!)

By Donna Stanley October 24, 2024 0

We have always shied away from big box commercial pet food brands, preferring homegrown and reliable businesses that care about the product they are putting out, and the beloved pets that are consuming it. Too often the commercial brand “big box store” ends up outsourcing and cheapening their ingredients (especially the types of protein–replacing them with legumes that are not species-appropriate for canines) to increase the bottom line. We have to worry about fillers, GMOs, phytoestrogens, and animal by-products. And

Bloat in Dogs. Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

By Donna Stanley May 4, 2024 1

When it comes to dog issues you should be aware of, bloat is high on the list. Bloat in humans is harmless, but for dogs it can be deadly. Treatment for bloat is needed as soon as possible. Unfortunately, if you are away from home and your dog breaks into the dog food cabinet, death could occur if you are not there and help is not given, so its important to be sure dog food is absolutely out of reach and locked

The biggest trend in the pet world…or is it here to stay?

By Donna Stanley May 3, 2024 1

Essential Oils For Dogs In This New Decade: Essential oils aren't merely a 'trend.' They've been used since biblical times, and are most times ingested or applied topically. Over 3,000 varieties of essential oils have been identified to date! Only in the past 30 years have we seen an insurgence and demand for these pure, therapeutic essential oils that offer calming and invigorating smells via aromatherapy. But...we all know buying essential oils separately from expensive network marketing companies! So we've done the

Treating heartworm naturally

By Donna Stanley April 4, 2024 0

Ivermectin is a common medication know to be used to kill many different types of parasites. It’s most currently used in monthly heartworm prevention. It has also been used to treat ear mites as well as hair mites, which can cause mange. It is used to treat some internal parasites as well, but is not use predominantly for this. “Additionally, certain dogs are genetically hypersensitive to the medication. In these dogs, ivermectin can pass directly to the brain and be toxic or even

CBD Oil For Pets—Its here!!! (Learn how it can Promote Your Pet’s Wellbeing)

By Donna Stanley April 2, 2019 3

So MANY people ask me my opinion about CBD oil for pets and ask me where they can find a safe product. *****TO ORDER OUR CBD OIL FOR PETS PLEASE EMAIL US!***(orders@oliaforpets.com) Finding a safe CBD oil product for your pet would be the same as searching for your pet in that you want to look for: *100% organic *gold-level grade *CO2 extraction *Made in Colorado (or USA) *THIRD PARTY TESTING (so you know what's in the products is actually IN there, and that the ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

ROAD TRIP (with your pet)!! : Never leave home without these tips

By Donna Stanley April 1, 2019 1

This is our first guest blog by our daughter, Olivia Stanley, who we are passing the torch to someday, and boy is she an adventurer at heart! So her tips here are valuable. No one I know has done more traveling with their dog (for fun) that I know. Are you embarking on a vacation with your furry friend and feeling a bit concerned about how to navigate this adventure? How about the things that can “make or break” the

Baby, it’s cold outside: Dog Sweaters and Coats –a ‘no’ or a ‘go?’

By Donna Stanley January 4, 2019 0

Coats and sweaters are GREAT if you have a short-haired or toy breed of dog. But Labradors, and other breeds, have the thickest coat there is—we call it a “double” coat amongst breeders, and you can find it described in the AKC Breed Standard. If you are curious about it, you can view the standard here: https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/LabradorRetriever.pdf They were bred to swim in icy waters that are several degrees below freezing—, AND they can dry out afterward on their own! (if you’d

Using Essential Oils with Felines

By Donna Stanley May 2, 2018 0

Many people ask us if it is safe to use EO's on cats. Even though some aromatherapists and veterinarians say it's fine, I choose to err on the side of safety. Cats don't have the same enzymes in their bodies as horses, dogs, or humans, so some EO's can be very toxic to them. I recommend diffusion, only, for cats. We sell a cold water diffuser on this site. I recommend you take the original blend we sent (8 oz bottle,

IS IT SAFE TO DIFFUSE OILS AROUND PETS?

By Donna Stanley April 19, 2018 0

The one time I really tend to wish my pets could talk is when they’re sick--or when they are pacing for no reason--LOL. Pet illnesses can seem so vague sometimes—a little puking here, some lethargy there—and it can be hard to tell the difference between a little under the weather and the start of a serious problem. And of course, we always hope we catch that 'serious' problem before it becomes life-threatening. But there have been reports of pets puking

NATURAL FLEA CONTROL vs. TOPICAL CHEMICALS