It’s no secret that at any given point in time, there *could* be a ridiculous number of dogs that call our house, home.
For the better part of the last decade, dozens of dogs have lived with us.
DO NOT freak out, they didn’t all live with us at the same time…
Of these dogs, some were permanent members of our krew, some were fosters, and others were just temporary guests.
I loved, and continue to love, every minute of the insanity!
I know, I know - I am completely insane.
It’s all good!
There is one question that we were asked over & over & over again, whenever someone first learned of our K9 Krew…
“How the fuck do you afford all those dogs??”It was 100% a valid question! 🤣🤷🏻♀️
The answer boils down to two pretty simple things:
1) We feed high quality food.
ALWAYS!
This is a NON-NEGOTIABLE for us.
2) We practice proactive wellness.
We actively work to prevent/mitigate problems, not just react once issues arise.
From the perspective of human health & wellness, proactivity is a concept that is understood, and is widely recognized as beneficial.
BUT…
In the pet space, there is still SO MUCH resistance.
It is a known fact that our bodies, and those of our pets, operate/function in much the same way/manner.
That is fact. That is science. That is understood. That is not disputed.
Then why is it so outlandish to think that our pets would benefit from the SAME proactive approach??
And, cue part of my life’s purpose!!
EVERY SINGLE dog that has been through our doors, (as well as countless others), have greatly benefitted from all the different healing modalities that my nerdy brain investigated & researched like a freak.
👉Fun fact - I was recently diagnosed with ADHD which makes my history of hyper focusing on a singular topic until I am happily knowledged up, make SO much sense. 🤣
You won’t find ANY empty words up in here; I practice everything I preach!!
👀 Here is a glimpse into what the current members of #theklumppkrew enjoy everyday as PROACTIVE wellness:
🐾 ROXY -Roxy is a beagle mix, and is gonna be 13 this year, but she still runs & romps like she is a nugget puppy. Roxy has been known to be kind of a nervous nelly, (unless you’re a woodchuck - but that’s a story for another time! Lol). Roxy also HATES loud noises - she shakes like she’s seizing. Roxy also has a history of skin woes - hot spots, itching, etc.
Miss Roxy’s routine:
🟣 Gastro Pro Plus (daily) - helps ensure her digestive system is working A-OK.
• From being a nervous girl, she often had a rumble tummy; not any more though!
🟣 Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil (daily) - helps maintain proper skin health, increases itch threshold, AND helps with inflammation!
• She has had ZERO skin flare ups!
• Her skin & coat have never been so healthy!
🟣 Chillax or CBD Mega (as needed) - helps manage nervousness/stress.
• she gets chillax and/or CBD Mega when there is going to be fireworks, a thunderstorm, severe winds, etc. Roxy is able to rest comfortably even while craziness ensues.
🐾 MAXINE -Maxine is a bully breed/GSD/Husky mix. She will be 9 this year. Maxine has sensitive skin, and a long, THICK coat. Maxine is a reactive girl - she often loses her shit, barking at the super sketchy leaf that dared blow across the porch. 🤣 Maxine runs & plays, hard AF - as such, a few years ago, she tweaked her knee; subsequently she would sometimes baby that leg by limping or holding it up. Being part bully breed, Maxine has HORRIBLE gas. Like, her farts can clear a room faster you can blink your damn eyes! Maxine can also be a little nervous sometimes. Additionally, being a long haired pup, the shedding is fucking ridiculous!
Miss Maxine’s routine:
🟣 Joint Support Plus (daily) - Supports normal, healthy joint function by supporting healthy soft tissue, healthy cartilage, and maintains the normal viscosity (proper thickness & stickiness), of joint fluid. Contains therapeutic amounts of Glucosamine, MSM, Green-Lipped Mussel, and Chondroitin.
👉 Fun Fact - This product has ALMOST identical glucosamine, MSM, and chondroitin levels as similar supplements that veterinarians prescribe!
• Maxine RARELY limps or anything anymore. If she has a particularly strenuous day of racing the neighbor’s dogs, she may be a tad limpy that evening, but this is rare, and is nothing like before.
🟣 Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil (daily) - helps maintain proper skin health, increases itch threshold, AND helps with inflammation!
• She has had no weird skin spots from her skin being so MF’n sensitive.
• Her skin & coat are super healthy!
• Shedding has decreased noticeably.
🟣 Gastro Pro Plus (daily) - helps ensure her digestive system is working A-OK.
• We no longer need gas masks to cohabitate with her!
• Reactivity and nervousness OFTEN causes tummy troubles. No mas!
🟣 Chillax or CBD Mega (as needed) - helps manage nervousness/stress.
• she gets chillax and/or CBD Mega when there is going to be fireworks, a thunderstorm, a lot of activity at our home, or at our neighbor’s house. With these gems, Maxine is able to exist more peacefully, even when her triggers are happening.
🐾 BISHA -Oh my Bisha Boo… she is an American Pit Bull Terrier, and will be 8 this year. Bisha had a pretty terrible start in life. Her previous owner did a number on her. 😏 Bisha came to me as an approximately 8 month old, black Pit Bull who was absolutely TERRIFIED of every.fucking.thing. However, there was one thing that Bisha was the most afraid of - new people. Bisha was so scared that she was biting folks out of fear. 😱 Fast forward to now, Bisha has worked through her fears, but can be cautious when she is feeling uncertain/scared. Bisha, like a vast majority of bully breed dogs, has horrendous gas. Like, the Gubment could bottle this stuff and use it as a freakin weapon of mass destruction! Bisha tends to have dry-ish, itchy skin, and is a sensitive sally to environmental stuffs. It would get to the point where I wondered if there was a doggo version of head & shoulders. LMAO Bisha often pays, ummmm, special attention to her booty (anal glands). This girl also has always had a hard time self-regulating, (dialing down her crazy); once she’s at or above threshold, she REQUIRES help to bring it down.
Miss Bisha’s routine:
🟣 Gastro Pro Plus (daily) - helps ensure her digestive system is working A-OK.
• We can actually manage to stay in the room when she farts, and not feel like we are getting choked TF out!
• Her booty licking is FAR less frequent than before she started taking this bad boy.
🟣 Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil (daily) - helps maintain proper skin health, increases itch threshold, AND helps with inflammation!
• Very little skin snow happens anymore.
• Her fur is way softer, and she isn’t nearly as itchy.
🟣 Chillax and CBD Mega (daily) - helps manage nervousness/stress.
👉She gets Chillax every day to help her maintain an even keel, emotionally.
👉She gets CBD Mega every night to help combat her “witching hour”, where she gets herself ALL KINDS of worked up, (not in a negative way), and then struggles to bring it back down in preparation for bedtime.
*Bisha is better able to manage her BIG emotions, which leads to better behavior.
*She is able to chill TF out at night, and go to bed without TOO MUCH sass.
🟣 Joint Support Plus (daily) - Supports normal, healthy joint function by supporting healthy soft tissue, healthy cartilage, and maintains the normal viscosity (proper thickness & stickiness), of joint fluid. Contains therapeutic amounts of Glucosamine, MSM, Green-Lipped Mussel, and Chondroitin.
• While Bisha does not have any problems with mobility, or her joints, she is an aging, crazy, bully breed, so… she gets this to help keep her limbs/joints as healthy & springy as possible, in an attempt to PREVENT issues/injury.
🐾 BODHI -Ugh, my poor house hippo Bodhi! Bodhi is an American Bully, and will be 11 this year. Bodhi was horrifically abused & neglected prior to joining #theklumppkrew! See, Bodhi was used as a bait dog in a dog fighting ring. The poor honey’s body has endured a next level of hell. The early days of his being in our life, were really hard. Physically, Bodhi was a complete DISASTER, and he was emotionally scarred as well. We worked extremely hard to get Bodhi to a healthy state. Once we attained that, and he was able to live a normal dog life, we noticed some things. Bodhi was diagnosed with extreme arthritis, (most severe in his hind end and hips), degeneration of his spine, damage to his trigeminal nerve, and has BBs lodged in his body. As a result, he was in a significant amount of pain, and his mobility was compromised. Bodhi also has a bit of separation anxiety.
Mr. Bodhi’s routine:
🟣 Joint Support Plus (daily) - Supports normal, healthy joint function by supporting healthy soft tissue, healthy cartilage, and maintains the normal viscosity (proper thickness & stickiness), of joint fluid. Contains therapeutic amounts of Glucosamine, MSM, Green-Lipped Mussel, and Chondroitin.
• He has improved SIGNIFICANTLY since being on this. Where Bodhi used to meander around ouchily, he now runs, (yes RUNS), at Mach 10 like his ass is on fire, as well as leaps, jumps, and romps.
• We are able to provide relief, without drugs that, with long-term use, would damage his organs.
🟣 Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil (daily) - helps maintain proper skin health, increases itch threshold, AND helps with inflammation!
• Between being a bully breed, and all the trauma his body has been through, Bodhi’s skin was in ROUGH shape. BUT, my sweet hippo now has the velvety fur of a baby seal, and supple & hydrated skin.
• The additional fight against inflammation is exactly what this guy needs!
🟣 Gastro Pro Plus (daily) - helps ensure her digestive system is working A-OK.
• Previously, Bodhi’s ass could have been considered a deadly weapon - his farts were BRU-TAL! Now, they are not only tolerable, but way less frequent too.
• No more booty scootin!
🟣 CBD Mega (daily) - helps manage nervousness/stress.
• one of these chews a day really helps to cut down on Bodhi’s anxiety surrounding being alone in his crate.
There are other things I do for/to my dogs in order to keep them as happy & healthy as a possible, but that too, is for another time.
❓Did you happen to notice something about the stuff my pups get on the regular?
I’ll help ya out - there are four products that cover all of the things my pups need preventative help with.
I swear by each of these, and my house will never be without them!
SURPRISE!pawTree, the company that makes these items, JUST released a brand new product bundle, (with discounted pricing), called the “Core 4”.
Wanna take a guess what four products are included in that bundle????
You guessed it:
- Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil
- Gastro Pro Plus
- CBD Mega
- Joint Support Plus
There is a method to their madness…
Using these four products daily, helps address nearly 80% of the top reasons, and 100% of the non-surgical or disease-related reasons, you have to take your pets to the vet for sick visits!
SAY WHAT?!
To summarize, getting your pet started on the Core 4 will not only improve their health & wellness, but it will save you $ at the vet.
Ummmmmm, can you say WIN - WIN?!?!?!
If you don’t already, you really should consider starting to proactively help your pet’s health & wellness.
Wanna get your pet the Core 4 bundle?
Click
here, and select whichever bundle is appropriate for your pet’s species, and size.
If you have ANY questions, send me an email at:
patti@rebelpawspetcare.com