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Using Essential Oils for Anxiety in Animals: Cats, Dogs and Horses

Essential oils, such as Peace & Calming, can be very helpful in managing anxiety with dogs, cats and horses. Lavender can also be effective, but I have found over the years that that cats and dogs prefer Peace & Calming and show the best response when using it, while horses tend to like both options. Alternating essential oils can also …

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We Want Dogs, Not Bugs!

Did you know that animals are susceptible to Lymes disease? In fact, there are five known tick-borne diseases in Minnesota that your dog can get, so it’s important to help keep the bugs away to help keep your dogs safe from disease. Pets also have reactions from bug bites like we do, getting sores and itch at the contact location. …

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Anxiety: What’s All The Whining About?

Dogs can become anxious or develop anxiety from a number of factors that are typically from life experiences; however, some dogs are just more sensitive and nervous in general. We will discuss ways to help your dog cope with anxiety and provide tips to help you modify their behavior so they feel safer and have less anxiety. Anxiety1 is described …

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Thieves Household Cleaner, The Pet-Safe Cleaner

Thieves Household Cleaner is safe and effective for use with pets, including cats, dogs, horses and many other animal companions we share our homes and hearts with.  Eliminating or minimizing the chemicals you have in your home will help you too.  Everyday household cleaners that the animals are exposed to or accidentally get into can cause skin irritations, allergies and …

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Raindrop Technique: Healing for Dogs & Horses

Many of us think of taking a pill when we hear the word “supplement”, but they don’t have to come in the form of a  pill.  There are other options such as, tea, essential oils and herbs. Therapeutic-grade essential oils can be added to a dog or horse’s food,  inhaled or applied topically. One timely process is the Raindrop Technique® as …

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Lavender Essential Oil: Use with Cats, Dogs & Horses

Did you know that lavender essential oil is one of the most versatile essential oils and can be used for a variety of things ranging from soothing sunburn to calming nerves? Therapeutic-grade lavender from Young Living is the only brand recommended for usage with animals as it is 100% wild crafted, organic and all natural. There are no fillers, chemicals, …

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Essential Oils Heal and Prevent Dogs From Licking

Winston, our foster dog, recently had surgery on his knee to repair a torn ACL and luxating patella. The now exposed incision makes for an easy target for lapping and licking his wound, which could cause infection. While one might consider using a cone, Winston is a determined dog that clearly let us know that was not an option. After …