Creatures' Comfort

08/26/2026

It's International Dog Day! Celebrate with some extra pampering for your dog or donate to a shelter, if you can. It's dog day every day at our house, as it should be! Keera, enjoying a self requested MagnaWave PEMF session, this morning.

08/26/2026

HERBS & SPICES FOR YOUR DOG’s BOWL! 🌿

Here are some of our favorites:

• Parsley — Supports glutathione production and antioxidant defenses.

• Turmeric — Rich in curcumin, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Studied for joint, brain, and eye health.

• Rosemary — Packed with antioxidant compounds that may support brain, cognitive, and eye health.

• Cumin — Traditionally used for digestion and contains antioxidant and antimicrobial plant compounds.

• Cinnamon — Supports collagen production, making it especially interesting for aging dogs and their joints. Also provides antioxidants.

• Basil — Contains plant compounds that may support heart health and help regulate the body’s stress response.

• Oregano — A powerhouse of antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant compounds.

• Thyme — Contains plant compounds with potent antimicrobial properties.

• Ginger — Best known for supporting digestion and easing nausea, while also providing antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits.

🥄HOW TO SERVE: Finely mince fresh herbs and mix into food. Dried herbs are more concentrated, so use less. Avoid essential oils and concentrated extracts.

⚠️ AVOID: Nutmeg, chives, and other members of the onion family—with the exception of garlic, which is safe in small, proper amounts.

📌Save this for reference and always stick to proper serving sizes.

08/09/2026

Keera eats commercial raw food.
Even adding a topper to your dog's food can make a difference.

🧬 CAN WHAT YOUR DOG EATS CHANGE HOW FAST THEIR BODY AGES?

A fascinating new peer-reviewed pilot study suggests it might.
Researchers followed pugs for 6 months, comparing dogs that stayed on extruded dry kibble with dogs switched to a cooked, minimally processed, human-grade diet formulated by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist.

Instead of just measuring weight or bloodwork, researchers looked at changes in the dogs’ DNA associated with biological aging — essentially, how old their bodies appeared compared with their actual age.

🥩 The surprising finding? Dogs switched to fresh food showed a nearly 1-year shift toward a younger biological age in just 6 months, while dogs that stayed on kibble did not show a significant change.

🥩 Fresh food: +2.75 years → +1.80 years
🥣 Kibble: +2.77 years → +2.46 years

Even more interesting, the dogs’ bodyweights remained stable, suggesting the shift wasn’t simply due to weight loss. Researchers also found significant changes involving KISS1R, a gene associated with metabolism and obesity, in the fresh-fed dogs but not the kibble-fed dogs.

Published in Veterinary Record Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the British Veterinary Association published by Wiley, the study adds to growing research on the potential benefits of balanced, minimally processed foods.

🥦 Want to add more fresh food to your pet’s bowl but aren’t sure where to start? That’s why Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib wrote The Forever Dog LIFE.

It includes 30+ complete and balanced fresh-food recipes that can be served raw, poached, slow-cooked, or baked, with versions for dogs and cats, different activity levels and life stages, plus hundreds of variations online.

Whether you feed fully fresh or simply want to add more fresh food, The Forever Dog LIFE helps you do fresh food right. 🐶🐱🥩🥦

08/09/2026

Is your senior dog sleeping more, wandering the house at night, forgetting routines, or seeming a little “off” their game?
Many pet parents assume these changes are simply part of aging, but they could be early signs of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). This condition closely resembles Alzheimer’s disease in people.
Research shows brain health isn’t fixed. Fresh food, regular exercise, environmental enrichment, omega-3 fats, antioxidants, targeted supplements, and early intervention all help support cognitive function and improve quality of life.
In my newest article, I explain:
🐾The earliest warning signs of CCD
🐾What happens inside the aging brain
🐾Nutrients shown to support memory and learning
🐾Why daily activity protects the brain
🐾Practical ways to help your dog stay mentally sharp for years to come
Growing older is inevitable, but growing older well is something we can influence. Check out my latest article, link in comments. 🐾

08/09/2026

If anyone is interested in their own PEMF machine, contact me for a referral. This is the digital version that is similar to my analog SOL.

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08/03/2026

Watching a pet age can be hard as they experience life changes. Keera is showing signs of cognitive dysfunction. She is sleeping a lot, has confusion at times, and wandering.
This article includes new research and ideas for helping your senior dog. It does mention the importance of mitochondria function, but not PEMF. PEMF does enhance mitochondrial function by "increasing ATP production, improving energy metabolism, and reducing oxidative stress, which can help with various health conditions."

Learn the early signs of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and how nutrition, exercise, DHA, MCTs, SAMe, and Alpha-GPC may help support brain health in senior dogs.

06/24/2026

Ticks seem to be in extra abundance good year. I try to use natural options for Keera, myself and my horse, Remi. I appreciate that there are more alternative choices now.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14fWCzHfXpj/

06/20/2026

I see many situations where the dog is uncomfortable and trying to communicate its needs. Most bites can be prevented through training the dog and teaching children safe practices.

Be BiteSmart is a program run by the Center for Canine Behavior Studies to educate kids about dog body language to help avoid biting.

06/15/2026

I took our Sol along on vacation, but not Keera's favorite attachment, the travel mat. She was happy to hop right on it for an after travel restorative session today. All attachments work, but often one may become a favorite. This one is my favorite, too!
If you are interested in learning more about PEMF and what it can do for your pet, equine or livestock, message me to schedule an appointment.

06/15/2026