Author Archives: Teresa Young

Good things come to those who BELIEVE,Better things come to those who are PATIENT,And the best things come to those who DON’T GIVE UP. No one can deny that life can be challenging and complex at times. When we face health issues—whether our own or our dogs’—the overwhelming amount of information available can be confusingContinue reading “My Journey with Monty: From Healing Him to Helping Others”

Did you know making your dog food isn’t as difficult as you may think? Many are concerned their dog won’t get the correct balance when feeding a DIY diet. This is all marketing based on a commercial pet food way of thinking, and we know how bad this is for them. So fear not! MakingContinue reading “Turkey and Beef Heart Dinner For Raw Fed Dogs”

Reading time approx 3 minutes It has been known for thousands of years why diseases come about. However, we have yet to be taught their true meaning because we are so conditioned to think it is outside of us and is not in our power. It would help if we were taught in school, butContinue reading “TOP 3 REASONS WHY A DOG IS ITCHY”

Reading time approx. 5 mins It’s that time of year again! Here is the lowdown and what you need to know about these little critters and how to eliminate them. What are harvest mites? Harvest mites (Trombiculidae), also known as berry bugs, are tiny arachnid family members. They are red-orange in colour and are aroundContinue reading “Harvest Mites and Dogs”

Reading time approx. 4 mins Did you know dogs can eat watermelon too? There are many health benefits to feeding watermelon—especially when it comes to healing a sick dog. The luscious rosy red flesh in watermelon contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant vitamin. Lycopene is an organic compound that belongs to the carotene family. They areContinue reading “Can Dogs Eat Watermelon?”

Reading time approx 7 minutes Commercial pet food no doubt is the most convenient way to feed your dog but is it the healthiest?  In short, no is the answer because anything that has been highly processed and cooked to death has no life force in it. Dead food is a burden on the body.Continue reading “Taking a Closer Look at Commercial Pet Food”

Reading time approx 6 minutes Understanding the seven stages of disease and why they are important is crucial but very often we don’t pick up the warning signals. We either choose to ignore them, don’t understand what is happening, or have a belief that disease is just the norm or part of aging, which isContinue reading “The Seven Stages of Disease”

Reading time approx 4 minutes What exactly is yeast and why do some dogs have this problem? Yeast ‘infections’ are mainly caused by a yeast-like fungus named Candida. This fungus is a normal resident of the body. Usually a healthy body keeps this fungus under control. It’s ability to cause ‘infection’ is said to beContinue reading “Understanding Yeast in Dogs: Causes, Misconceptions, and Natural Solutions”

Reading time Approx 3 mins. Did you know that itchy skin is the number one reason we take our dogs to the vet? The first signs of a problem usually appear as symptoms—things like excessive scratching, licking, chewing paws, or inflamed skin and ears. When we see these, our instinct is often to rush toContinue reading “The Truth About Symptoms: Why Supressing Them Doesn’t Work”