Is Peppermint Essential Oil Toxic For Pets?

Is Peppermint essential oil toxic for pets? Well… it depends. On who you ask, and how you use it.  If you ask Google … YES, peppermint is toxic, do not use it with animals! But is that the whole truth?  To learn the whole truth watch the video, or keep reading below the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHosqDd1AYs Peppermint has a very long history of medicinal use, and a long history as a flavoring in our food. We know that it has a cool minty fresh smell. You know peppermint when you smell it, right? That’s menthol. It’s menthol that puts peppermint on the […]

Does Your Pet Need A Holistic Care Team?

These days “it takes a village” to keep Jake walking. His “village” is a team of holistic pet care professionals, all working together to support him as he ages. Jake wouldn’t still be here without them. Jake is my 13 ½ year old, 80 pound (36 kg) dog Jake. Maybe you’ve seen him before? He helps me demo things you can do for your aging dogs. (BTW- they work with cats too.) Sadly, his rear legs are getting weaker…he’s stumbling more, walking on his knuckles, and struggling to stand up from lying down. It’s becoming consistent enough that I’ve started […]