All Natural Part 2:
Because I want the best for them
The All Natural Part 1 blog covered the benefits and uses for the amazing coconut oil! It is still one of my very favorite things in the world..and in fact, my dogs had some sprinkled onto their food this morning and LOVED it! I try to do this at least a few times a week..and it even serves as a special little treat for them. All natural, organic, no chemicals, you can't really ask for more than that! Feel free to go back and view that blog if you'd like! All Natrual Part 1 - Blog
For years I have been trying to help animals..from rescue, to going vegetarian, to trying to rid my home of products that get tested on animals. I'll be honest, this has been no easy task! A couple of years ago I also noticed a change in one of my dogs that scared the bejeezus out of me and made me really think about the chemicals I was using every day in my home.
Now, I am not here to bash products sold in stores but I am here to tell my personal story. I have dogs...so of course I am completely aware and concerned with how my home smells.
Even the best house keepers can have issues when they have so many pooches. So, I did what anyone else would do..I bought an automatic air freshener that sprayed my house on a timer. Great and convenient right? Well it seemed that way! Right up to the moment that one of my dogs had a seizure. What?! I know...
So of course I panic and rush him to the vet
Well, several months later we bought a house and were super excited to get moved in. The former tenants had already moved out of state and we were anxious to have people over..and I did the unthinkable..company was coming and I wanted to make sure the place smelled nice..so I put up the air freshener thinking that maybe I had been wrong before....
Nope...he started acting weird all over again.
This time I didn't rethink or hesitate..I took that thing down and haven't touched it since.
So what does this mean? Well it really had me reevaluate my thinking. If the chemicals in an air freshener can be harmful to your pet..imagine what the chemicals in your mopping solution, cleaning products, and even pet products could do.
Here were my thoughts:
1. I have two dogs that constantly lick their paws..which means not only are the mopping chemicals soaking through the pads of their paws (which are incredibly sensitive) but they are getting all of those chemicals in their mouth also. Even if you wait and let the floor dry before they walk on it..if their paws get wet it can reopen those chemicals.
Read more about caring for your pups paws here: ASPCA - Dog Paws
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2. I have just cleaned off the kitchen counter tops using a typical cleaner with lots of chemicals that kill germs. A piece of stray food accidentally falls of the counter and one of my dogs eats it before I can get to them. Eek. I would panic..this is a genuine fear that I have!
3. I put my dogs flea/heartworm pill into peanut butter. One of my dogs goes bananas over the PB and accidentally gets two doses of her monthly medication. Yes, this did in fact happen because of my negligence. I panic, call the vet, who informs me that it is fine..they test the meds on animals and give them 4-5 at a time before putting them on the market. Um..what!?!
In addition..I have a foster dog that is having seizures...a lot..6 or more a week. After much research and vet visits we find that her flea medication warns against giving to dogs with epilepsy...now we are still trying to determine if the medication was the one causing the seizures in the first place. Now, I am sorry but this freaked me out big time!
4.I have foster dogs. I have my own dogs that are anxiety ridden when it comes to storms & loud noises to the point that he becomes overheated and pants, shakes. Terrified he may have heart attack.
5. Have you ever tried to find products that DO NOT test on animals?? I'll just leave you with that thought.
Okay, so I know what you are thinking! Wow, this lady worries too much. And maybe that is true. However, I am just trying to 1) do the very best for my animals, 2) leave the smallest environmental foot print that I can, and 3) do what is best for my family.
So, then I see someone that I know really, really well..and have for years, start posting about these all natural, organic, oils that have helped her family. Of course I am intrigued but I don't buy into that kind of thing so I ignore it...until I see her post again about a different oil and how it has helped her child...again, I am intrigued but come on..really?? Then she posts about how these oils can be used to make an all natural flea spray..how a couple of the oils can be used to calm children to sleep or animals during storms..and that was all it took for me. I sent her a message asking LOTS of questions.
They sale oils in the whole foods stores and Walmart..why not try those for myself? So I did, and guess what!? They didn't work. Not only did they not work but there were so many CAUTION and safety warnings on there that I knew I had made the wrong choice.
A month later..yes it took me an entire month of question asking and I ordered ONE oil from this 'organic' company haha. This poor lady! I used it on MYSELF and continued my research. A couple of weeks later I ordered the set of oils that also came with a diffuser for my home and I couldn't be happier!
Okay, there is a TON of information that I could give you about these oils. But I'll spare you the info on how they have helped with the stuffiness and headaches that allergy season brings, how they have helped to comfort my digestive issues, and how wonderful the creams are that I can make from body butter to pain cream...
What I will do is tell you about how I have used them for my dogs! and other dogs!
1. Lavender in the diffuser has worked amazing wonders for my anxiety ridden Zander. WONDERS! He is calm and collective now even with the thunder rolling! As soon as that lavender fills the room he curls up and usually sleeps right through the storm. I have also made calming creams with lavender and coconut oil!
2. My house smells great and I haven't used a single candle or air freshener since I got my diffuser. A couple of drops of purification and lemon and it smells fresh and clean. Some days I'll add some stress away or lavender to relax, or some citrus fresh for a nice summer smell. AND my dogs have had no reactions to it. They can move from room to room easily and I have seen no signs of discomfort. ***Do NOT diffuse Tea Tree Oil around cats**
PLEASE READ THIS BLOG TO FIND OUT MORE AWESOME INFO ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS AND PETS...Young Living Essential Oils - Pets - A Quick How To
A few more things...
From anxiety, to injuries, to arthritis, to flea/ticks, to even shampoo! They even have an entire Animal Scents Line! YL gives you an alternative to using harmful, chemical products on your precious animals. It is my hope to eliminate medications for them (EXCEPT heart worm) and use the oils for fleas, ticks, and more! I know I sound like a crazy advertisement at this point but I can't help my excitement. Finally I have found a company that is safe for me and my family...AND they DO NOT test on animals! Win, win, win!
Now, I know you are probably a bit overwhelmed at this point..I get it..been there. But I did the research, and I took the plunge and I am grateful for the benefits of these oils.
**I do not claim that they cure anything, this is simply my experience with them that I am sharing**
How do I find out more??
I encourage you to email us woofpacked@gmail.com
Message us via facebook: WPEL Facebook
Also take the time to view the following websites on more YL information:
Young Living Oils
YL Seed to Seal
YL Blog
Is this a sales pitch?
I decided (Christina) not WPEL, to become a YL distributor ONLY because I want people to feel comfortable ordering from someone they know and trust. But at the end of the day I am spreading this message because I want pet parents everywhere to be aware of the organic, no chemical products that YL provides. Should you use these in place of a vet visit? No, of course not! Should you stop using your pets flea/heart worm medications? No, of course not! Should you research and do your homework to find products that are non harming for you, your family, and your pets?? Yes! Most definitely.
How do I order? What does this stuff cost?
You will be surprised at how easy this part is. I was hesitant at first, but when I started doing the calculations and determining how long the oils last..I really got an incredible deal for the price. So if you are interested in these details please contact me, I would be glad to answer all of your questions.
Meows & Woofs,
WPEL
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