As pet owners, we want the best for our furry friends, but sometimes our efforts to improve their health and well-being can have unintended consequences. Synthetic substances, found in everything from food and treats to toys and grooming products, can have harmful side effects on a dog's body. .

As humans, we often assume that the substances we create are harmless to the animals we share our planet with. However, the reality is that synthetic substances can be difficult for animals to absorb, leading to potential health issues and complications. In this article, we'll delve into the reasons why animals' bodies struggle to process synthetics, and what this means for their overall health and well-being.

Just how does stress affect our health and more to the point how does it play a role for dogs with cancer? I speak a lot about this but I’ve never truly broken it down for anyone. These rules would apply for cancer and non cancer bodies, humans, felines and canines alike… stress is stress. In my opinion it’s just good healthy practice for any household or life.

It’s never “just a dog” It’s never “just a cat”…

How many times have you suffered a heart wrenching loss of a beloved pet… it almost sounds so crude to even call our “heart” dogs and cats something so dissmissive as the word “pet” … but for many of us they are our companions in life. For many of us they are our only family members…

Malassezia is a form of yeast that is predominantly responsible for our red rusty coated canines. It’s a compound called Porphyrins, that are iron containing molecules produced by the body to break down red blood cells. Porphyrins are excreted from tear ducts, saliva, urine and lastly fecal.

Like many when I first started this journey, I wholeheartedly jumped down the supplement rabbit hole… Lock stock and barrel with a picnic basket packed with snacks for later! The only difference between what I did and what I see others do, mine were in their most basic dried herb form. And MERCY, did I have a collection of them! If you’ve worked with me you know, my practices have changed. Too often I see a dogs bowl that I affectionately call the “powder bowl” I don’t want us “powdering there shit” out of them, which is why I try to offer more tinctures than powders when I can.

I saw this suggestion a few weeks ago in a non holistic canine group and the woman was bashed over the fact that she suggested spirulina because the uneducated side only knew it as “the green blue algae that can kill an animal”. I came across a few pieces that linked the three in comparison and thought this would be a great topic for you guys. As always no I don’t want us to be on something long term. I want us to be able to take a break. I want us to be able to use something and then put it away. With that being said I’ve used some of these with y’all while detoxing from chemo and I’ve used some of these for a huge detox and immune support when we’ve been nutrient deficient.

If you’ve ever had a consultation with me, you know… for me its all about our immune system. How do we build it up. How do we repair it. How do we protect it. For me the immune system is literally everything. I’ve always been obsessed how dopamine and serotonin plays a role with the all mighty immune system. Lets take a look at each of these!

But what does a canine nutritionist that works predominantly with cancer dogs do, when she finds a lump on one of her own.

This will be a bit different than my usual, “feed this, don’t feed this”, or “our benefits on nutrients list and check marks”. Today its about just “being” with them.

Microgreens, Ashwagunda, Marshmallow Root, Noni Fruit & Nettles OH MY! It’s definitely a mouthful when you think about it. Each one of these have their own specific entity within the nutrient society. Full of Phytonutrients, carotenoids, antioxidants and its own personal little medicinal place in the universe. They’ve been depicted on crude wall drawings as far back as 13,000 B.C. and yet still today have found there rightful place in present day society for those that want to use them.

Bone Broth “Liquid Gold”

Bone Broth has been touted for years as the “cure all”, But is it really? No, It’s not going to cure cancer but it does happen to be one of my absolute favorite things to support the body with. This goes for human and carnivores (not just for your pups but for our felines too) alike. Whether you’re a kibble feeder, gently cooked feeder or a species appropriate raw feeder. For me bone broth is definitely a runner up in the winning department!

If you’ve ever tasted fresh thyme it can have a somewhat sharp earthy flavor followed by a light sweetness and hints of lemon. This lovely herb can be consumed fresh or dried. Not only is it used for its culinary effects its been around for centuries for its medicinal values.