animalEO is an essential oil brand founded by Dr. Melissa Shelton, a veterinarian who educates pet parents about how to safely use essential oils. From Dr. Shelton, our community has learned that not all essential oils are created equal and after what she's seen in...
I am not a veterinarian nor am I an expert in using essential oils. There is a ton of information online about using essential oils with pets. Please be sure to do your research. I've learned that every dog is different and I've learned to go slowly as I find the...
I swear, there is something about me that attracts men who think I'm a moron. My ex-husband had a nickname for me, Jack, short for Jackass. Can you see why he's my ex-husband? He thought I was such a moron that I often wondered why he was attracted to me in the first...
Christmas decorations go up in the stores right as the Halloween decorations are being put on clearance. Thanksgiving gets no love – maybe a couple of shelves in an aisle. The first person to put up Christmas lights joined in on the fun, lighting up their corner...
Clary Sage is a flowering plant that looks similar to lavender, but it's not the same. I like to diffuse this Clary Sage essential oil to add a fresh scent to a room, but when I reading up on this oil recently, I realized that I wasn't taking advantage of all of the...
10 Common Flea Myths [Originally shared by Only Natural Pet in 2015] Healthy dogs don't get fleas Fleas only live on dogs, not in the house Once you get rid of fleas, your good Keeping your home clean prevents fleas Topical flea and tick treatments are safe for dogs...
I believe that feeding my dogs a raw food diet will give them a better shot at living longer, healthier lives; but this is only part of my plan. I also work to remove toxins from their world by choosing natural alternatives for flea and tick repellents, laundry...
Sometimes I wonder if all pet parents suffered from some form of anxiety or depression because it seems that many of us relate to the statement “I love my dogs more than people.” I'm fortunate to be in a place where I can treat my anxiety naturally through...
I keep seeing on social media that people will never use Wondercide on their pets because they changed their formula. This freaked me out because I've been a Wondercide customer for nearly eight years. I have two bottles in the house now that I use weekly in...
I was given an essential oils recipe box by Simply Earth in exchange for my honest thoughts on their service and products. Spoiler Alert! I loved it. I loved it all!!! I adore essential oils and have been using them since my friend, Katrina, introduced me to them...
It's spring here in the Pacific Northwest (although it feels like summer) and Rodrigo has been licking his paws a lot. It's the grass, especially wet grass, that makes his paws itchy and I've learned how to help him naturally. His paws also bother him in the fall...
I use essential oils daily. They help me wake up, boost my mood, alleviate allergies, stop a headache before it morphs into a migraine, soothe an upset tummy, and more. It didn't take long for me to wonder what essential oils can do for my dogs. So, I trusted Google...
I love candles and will often burn them in several rooms in our home (all on the main floor). I never thought about the safety beyond leaving candles unattended. A content creator's Facebook Live opened my eyes to the possibility that burning scented candles and...
DepositPhoto/Botamochy This week I saw a new side to being a Young Living customer, and it led me to terminate my account. The people of Young Living were amazing, patient, and as helpful as they could be in the situation. However, something that should have...
I'm a passionate writer in the Pacific Northwest who loves all things dogs. I share what I'm learning as I attempt to crack the code to longevity. Keep the Tail Wagging is a blog dedicated to the dog who inspired this journey: Rodrigo Gauthier - March 2010 - September 2023.
