Earthly Insights

10/04/2026

Good news for the Flathead valley

09/29/2026

🐶 DOG GETTING STIFF OR SLOWING DOWN? THIS COMMON KITCHEN SPICE HAS SOME FASCINATING RESEARCH BEHIND IT. 🫚

In a peer reviewed randomized controlled study published in the Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, researchers found dogs given ginger root powder had significantly lower levels of several inflammatory markers linked to cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis formation.

But it’s very important to remember that controlling inflammation is only half the battle: if you don’t supply the raw materials for cartilage repair and maintenance, natural anti-inflammatories alone don’t slow down the degenerative process .

💜 That’s exactly why, when Dr. Karen Becker formulated Mobility Matrix™, she wanted to support the whole mobility system including joints, cartilage, connective tissue, joint lubrication AND muscle.

Mobility Matrix™ combines UC II® undenatured collagen, eggshell membrane, glucosamine, MSM and hyaluronic acid to support healthy joints and connective tissue, plus creatine to support the muscles aging dogs rely on to stay strong and mobile.

🫚 WANT TO TRY GINGER as a natural anti-inflammatory adjunct? In the canine study, dogs received 250 mg of ginger root powder for every 10 pounds, roughly ⅛ tsp. (Check with your vet first, especially if your dog takes other NSAID medications).

Supporting mobility from multiple angles can make a big difference for our aging dogs. 🐕💜

👇 COMMENT MATRIX and we’ll send you more information about Dr. Becker’s Mobility Matrix™.

09/25/2026

This just happened…

Tips for you

Summer weekends in the country can be wonderful for dogs... until they have a run-in with the local wildlife. If your dog gets sprayed by a skunk, skip the tomato juice. Tomato juice may mask the smell temporarily, but it does not remove skunk odor.

A homemade de-skunking mix of 3% hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and liquid soap can help remove the smell from your dog’s coat, but it should be mixed fresh, used right away, and never stored in a closed container. Keep the mixture away from your dog’s eyes, nose, and mouth. If your dog’s face was sprayed, wipe it gently with a washcloth and plain water instead.

Call your veterinarian if your dog was bitten or scratched, skunk spray got in your dog’s eyes, your dog is vomiting, weak, pale, or lethargic, or your dog’s rabies vaccine is not current.

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Los fines de semana de verano en el campo pueden ser maravillosos para los perros... hasta el momento en que tienen un encuentro con la fauna local. Si un zorrillo rocía a su perro, evite usar jugo de tomate. Aunque el jugo de tomate puede enmascarar el olor temporalmente, no elimina el olor a zorrillo.

Una mezcla casera hecha con peróxido de hidrógeno al 3%, bicarbonato de sodio y jabón líquido puede ayudar a quitar el olor del pelaje de su perro. La mezcla debe prepararse justo antes de usarla, aplicarse de inmediato y nunca guardarse en un recipiente cerrado. Mantenga la mezcla lejos de los ojos, la nariz y la boca de su perro. Si el zorrillo le roció la cara, límpiela suavemente con un paño y agua solamente.

Llame a su veterinario si su perro fue mordido o arañado, si el aerosol del zorrillo le entró en los ojos, si su perro está vomitando, débil, pálido o letárgico, o si la vacuna contra la rabia de su perro no está al día.

Consulta los comentarios para ver la gráfica en español.

09/21/2026

Nellie got adopted the day after we met...

Pike still needs you.. can you give him a good home?

Earthly Insights✨

Through Kimberly’s compassionate communication, we continue gaining deeper understanding of what our shelter animals need to feel safe, comfortable, and loved. With Earthly Insights, we learn more about their personalities, preferences, and the little things that help them thrive.

Pike is a smart, energetic dog who knows what he wants and is always ready for his next adventure. He loves being active, exploring the outdoors, running through tall grass, and playing in the water. He especially enjoys chasing after squirrels, birds, and other critters, and he would love a family who can keep his busy mind and body engaged. Pike wants to feel loved, have a family who follows through on their promises, and have plenty of opportunities to run, play, explore, and simply be a dog. Pike is still waiting for his perfect match and is available for adoption.

Nellie is a sensitive girl who seems to be looking for a sense of comfort, security, and peace. Her reading showed how important patience, understanding, and feeling safe are for her. We’re so happy to share that Nellie has found her family and is now adopted! We hope her new home gives her all the comfort, patience, and love she deserves.

These insights help us better understand and support animals like Pike and Nellie, ensuring they receive the care, enrichment, patience, and compassion they deserve. We’re so grateful that Earthly Insights gave us another opportunity to learn more about them, and we’re especially happy to see Nellie begin this next chapter.

Photos by LostCreek-Photography

09/15/2026

Saturday, join us for Reiki 1 class. Filled with emotion and you’ll leave feeling empowered and lots of information to reflect on.

Workshop begins at 9 am and goes until 4:30 pm.

Will you be joining us?

Email: [email protected]

09/08/2026

Happening tomorrow, Wednesday at 5:30 pm.

09/05/2026

Available for adoption:

Pike: wants a home that he can run and he’s bright. If you are going to tell him he’s going for a walk, take him for a walk. He is high energy and wants you to know he’s not dumb. He’s smarter than he’s been given credit for.

Nellie: cat - on the day I went into the shelter, Nellie was completely shut down. Didn’t want to talk with me at all. I gently did Reiki during our time together and then the next day checked in on her when she opened up to share. She had come from a difficult place and wants a home where it is clean and wouldn’t mind a purple blanket too that is her own.

Want more information on these cuties,visit the humane society and learn more.

08/26/2026

Happy national dog day! Here is our super shiva .. the mountain dog 🐕 💖

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