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Going Mutts Pet Services and Nutrition, Fort McMurray, AB (2026)

05/13/2026

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗖𝗠 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻! 🌿🐾

I’ve been wanting to try these two blends for quite a while, but it just wasn’t in the budget before… but here we are 👀

The main things I’m hoping to support are:
• digestion/pancreatic function
• lower back stiffness
• rear leg weakness/trembling
• overall mobility and circulation

I would LOVE to eventually reduce or maybe even wean off some of the digestive enzymes if his digestion becomes steadier on its own.

And while Treble still gets around pretty well overall, I can definitely tell the stiffness is becoming “a thing” sometimes:
• slower getting up from resting
• more hesitation with stairs
• occasional shaking/weakness in the rear
• some days better than others

That said… he DID jump into my truck this morning, which he normally doesn’t do 😂

I don’t necessarily need him jumping around like a maniac lol, but I’d love to support comfort, confidence, and strength as he gets older.

As always, I’ll be introducing these VERY slowly because… well… Treble is Treble 🥲😂

He tends to flare with almost anything “moving”, even at tiny doses, so we’ll be taking the cautious terrain approach here.

Also — Dr Steve Rx is based in Edmonton and they were genuinely lovely to deal with. I forgot to add Adoptrex to my order and they helped me figure out how to combine everything so I didn’t have to pay shipping twice. The package arrived in only TWO days to Fort McMurray, which honestly impressed me.

Now we wait and observe 👀🌿

05/13/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 🐾

“Seborrhea” gets thrown around a lot...

Dry flakes? Seborrhea.
Greasy coat? Seborrhea.
Scaling skin? Seborrhea.

But here’s the thing…
That’s not really a diagnosis.

It’s just describing what the skin looks like!
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Seborrhea simply means:
• skin cells are turning over too quickly (or not shedding properly)
• oil production is off (too much, too little, or inconsistent)

That’s it.

The real question is:
why is that happening?
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𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 “𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀”

In dogs, the majority of seborrhea is:
Secondary

Meaning:
The skin is reacting to something happening internally
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 👀
When I see:
• flakes
• dull coat
• oily patches
• ear wax buildup
• “allergy-type” symptoms

I’m thinking about:
• digestion
• bile flow
• nutrient absorption
• immune signalling
• hormones

Not just the skin.
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𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸

The skin relies heavily on:
• proper fat digestion
• healthy bile flow
• absorption of fat-soluble nutrients

If fats aren’t being handled well:
• the skin barrier suffers
• oil production becomes inconsistent
• flaking and irritation show up
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 & 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 🧬

Two big players here:

Zinc
• supports skin repair
• regulates immune response
• helps with proper cell turnover

Vitamin A
• controls how skin cells mature
• influences oil glands

But here’s the nuance:
It’s often not about:
“not enough in the diet”

It’s about:
not being absorbed or used properly
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🧴𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿

Shampoos can:
• remove flakes
• soothe the skin

And sometimes that’s needed.

But they don’t fix:
• digestion
• bile flow
• immune signalling

So the issue often comes back.
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𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱
The skin is not separate from the body.

It reflects:
• how food is being processed
• how the immune system is behaving
• how well the body is regulating itself
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁
Instead of asking:
“what shampoo should I use?”

Ask:
• how is my dog digesting their food?
• how are they handling fats?
• what patterns am I seeing over time?
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🤓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
Seborrhea isn’t a root cause — it’s a signal.

In most dogs, it reflects:
• digestion
• bile flow
• nutrient utilization (especially zinc & vitamin A)
• immune and hormonal balance

When you support those systems properly…

The skin often follows.
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05/12/2026

Great haul from Homes Alive in St Albert!

I’m not overly a fan of pig ears, but Treble won’t chew on anything else. It really depends on the product, some are better than others, and they can be higher fat (I have seen these trigger pancreatitis many times). There has also been salmonella recalls in the past (not from Homes Alive, just in general)

Beef tendons and collagen sticks for the girls, and freeze dried salmon and turkey for treats 😘

This will last me quite some time!

05/11/2026

🐾 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼

I took Jazz to visit family away this weekend, and honestly… I used to travel with raw food every time 😅

It worked, but it was definitely a bit of a pain between coolers, thawing, storage, cleanup, and trying not to forget anything.

These days, I keep it much simpler:
• kibble as the base
• freeze dried food for an easy nutrient boost
• eggs if I have access to them
• fruit for snacks that we can share 🍓🫐🍎

And honestly?

It works really well for us.

Sometimes people think nutrition has to be “perfect” all the time or super complicated to be supportive, but real life matters too. Convenience, stress levels, travel, budget, storage, and practicality are all part of the picture.

A balanced approach that you can actually maintain long term is usually far more realistic than trying to chase perfection every single day.

🤓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:
Good nutrition doesn’t disappear the second you feed kibble on a trip. You can still layer in fresh foods, variety, and nutrient-dense extras without turning travel into a full-time kitchen job 😅

05/10/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼 🐾

Mother’s Day doesn’t look the same for everyone.

And that’s okay!

Being a dog mom might not involve pregnancy…

But it still involves:
• showing up every day
• learning their needs
• paying attention to the little changes
• making decisions for their health and wellbeing
• building trust and safety
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Dogs rely on us completely.

Not just for food and walks…

but for:
• comfort
• regulation
• connection
• guidance

That relationship matters!
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Whether you’re:
• a mom
• hoping to be one
• or a proud dog mom

Taking care of another being…
𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 🧠
Caregiving is caregiving.

And the bond you build with your dog?

It’s real, it’s important… and it deserves to be recognized too.
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05/09/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 — 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 “𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘀” 🐾

This is a topic that gets oversimplified… a lot!

You’ll often see:
“kibble causes pancreatitis because of carbs”

And while kibble isn’t perfect — this is not the full picture.

I’ve worked with dogs who:
• developed pancreatitis on kibble
• developed pancreatitis on raw
• developed pancreatitis on carefully balanced diets

So let’s talk about what’s actually going on.
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀
Pancreatitis = inflammation of the pancreas

The pancreas:
• produces digestive enzymes
• helps regulate blood sugar

When inflamed:
• enzymes can activate too early
• the pancreas essentially starts digesting itself

It is:
• extremely painful
• potentially life-threatening
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𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 “𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰”
Even in human medicine, it’s often labeled:
“cause unknown”

But in practice…

There are almost always contributing factors.
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲
Pancreatitis is rarely one thing — it’s layered.

Common contributors:
• high fat load (especially sudden)
• poor fat digestion or bile flow
• obesity or metabolic stress
• endocrine issues (thyroid, diabetes, Cushing’s)
• medications (steroids, certain drugs)
• chronic inflammation
• gut dysfunction or microbiome imbalance
• stress and nervous system dysregulation

Sometimes it’s:
• a buildup over time
• combined with a trigger
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 (𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁)
A lot of cases look like this

Dog eats:
• a fatty meal
• rich treats
• something outside their normal diet

Then a few days later:
• pancreatitis

That’s real.

But here’s the nuance:
It’s not just the fat…

It’s:
• how well the dog can handle fat
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𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 🧠
This piece gets missed a lot.

The bile duct and pancreatic duct share the same exit into the small intestine.

That means:
• bile flow
• enzyme release
• digestive timing

are all closely connected
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹
If bile is:
• thick
• sluggish
• not releasing properly

You may see:
• poor fat digestion
• nausea patterns
• inconsistent stool
• sensitivity to richer meals

But more importantly…

The pancreas is now working in a less coordinated environment
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲
Stress impacts digestion more than most people realize.

It affects:
• bile flow
• motility
• enzyme signalling
• vagus nerve function

So even if the diet looks “perfect”…

A stressed system may:
• not release bile properly
• not coordinate digestion well
• struggle with fat handling
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀

The pancreas works best when:
• timing is consistent
• signals are clean
• digestion is coordinated

When you combine:
• higher fat meals
• poor bile flow
• stress
• underlying inflammation

You create:
→ a higher-risk environment for pancreatitis
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗼 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

I’ve seen many dogs:
• develop pancreatitis on raw
• flare after switching from kibble to raw

Why?

Because sometimes the switch becomes:
kibble → very high fat raw (many blends are VERY high fat)

Without:
• proper balance
• gradual transition
• consideration of digestion

Result:
• the pancreas gets overwhelmed
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𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝘃𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘄

It’s about:
• fat load
• digestive capacity
• bile flow
• metabolic health
• overall terrain

You can trigger pancreatitis:
• on kibble
• on raw
• on “perfect” diets

Different paths… same outcome
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🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 (𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗘)
This is an emergency.

Signs include:
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• hunched posture (“prayer position”)
• abdominal pain
• lethargy
• refusal to eat
• trembling or panting

If you see this:
→ vet immediately
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𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 / 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀
Some dogs don’t have full attacks.

Instead, you may see:
• intermittent loose stool
• sensitivity to fatty meals
• mild nausea (lip licking, grass eating)
• appetite changes
• low energy

These are easy to miss…

But they matter!
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Looking back often reveals everything:
• diet changes
• treats or fatty meals
• stress events
• medications
• previous symptoms

You can often map:
→ what led up to the flare
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💕 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲
My first husky mix developed:
• diabetes
• then pancreatitis

She was also suspected hypothyroid. At the time, I didn’t have the knowledge I do now, this was before I was working with animals. Unfortunately, the damage was too far gone, and I had to let her go.

Pancreatitis is not something to take lightly. Losing her eventually led me to study canine nutrition!
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼
If your dog has:
• had pancreatitis
• or is showing signs

Work with:
• your vet
• and a qualified professional

Especially if you are:
• feeding homemade or raw
• using herbs or supplements

This is not a DIY situation
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁
Instead of asking:
“is it the carbs?”

Ask:
• how is fat being handled?
• how is bile flowing?
• what else is stressing the system?
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🤓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲
Pancreatitis is rarely caused by one thing.

It’s usually:
• a buildup
• combined with a trigger

Kibble isn’t the only issue
Raw isn’t automatically protective

The real focus is:
how the system is handling what it’s given
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05/08/2026

I hope that everyone has a great weekend!

Just a quick reminder… I am also off on Monday, the 11th. Jazz and I are taking a road trip to visit family tomorrow 😍

See you all on Tuesday!

05/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵… 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 🐟

Tried something a little different for Rhythm — the Big Country Raw White Fish Dinner (a great low fat option if your pup needs it)

Now, I already know she won’t eat whole raw white fish… but I figured maybe in a blend (with pork and beef) she’d go for it.

Nope 😂

It took her 20 minutes to finish it… and honestly, I think it’s the texture more than the taste.

So I think I’m calling it:
➡️ white fish is a no for Rhythm
➡️ will save that option for Jazz instead

What’s funny is Rhythm is actually a great eater overall… but white fish has always been a struggle.

I’ve only ever had one dog that truly loved it.

Salmon though?

Different story — they’ll eat it just fine in a blend.

I usually lean toward cooked fish anyway (just personal preference), but I do like to rotate things in for variety when it’s tolerated.

Because at the end of the day…
* not every “healthy” food works for every dog
* texture, smell, and past exposure matter more than we think

🤓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
Food acceptance isn’t just about nutrients — it’s about sensory input, familiarity, and individual preference. Even “perfect” foods can be a no!

Do your dogs like white fish? 🐾

05/06/2026

𝗖𝗕𝗗 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹… 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗔𝗹𝗹 🌿

CBD is everywhere right now in the pet world… And yes — it can be helpful!

But like most things in canine health:
𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱

PS – I highly recommend anyone wanting to use, or is currently using CBD/THC products with their pets, to read There’s A Mushroom For That by Dr. Rob Silver DVM for further education and guidance
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗕𝗗 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹
Some dogs may benefit from CBD for:
• anxiety (situational or chronic)
• discomfort or mobility support
• recovery or inflammation

It works through the endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate:
• stress response
• pain signalling
• nervous system balance
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📣 𝗗𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
CBD isn’t one-size-fits-all, and dosing depends on the goal:

These are general guidelines
• for anxiety: ~0.10 mg per pound of body weight, twice daily with a small amount of food

• for pain: ~0.5 mg per pound of body weight, twice daily with a small amount of food

Some dogs may need:
• gradual increases
• a bit of trial and error

And results aren’t always instant:
• some dogs respond quickly
• others may take days to a few weeks

If you’re not seeing results after about a month:
• it may be the product/dose
• or you may need a different approach (CBG, other supplements, herbs, etc)

“Steady state” blood levels occur after giving the cannabinoids for 10-14 days when the CBD (or THC) saturates the tissues and the bloodstream to maintain a stable level of cannabinoids in the tissues for the dosage given (taken from “There’s A Mushroom For That, by Dr. Rob Silver)
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𝗖𝗕𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 (𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗧)
Not all CBD products are the same strength. Always check the label for:
• how much CBD is in each unit (mg per mL, per drop, etc)

❓𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Dosing is based on:
𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 (𝗺𝗴)… 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲

So even if two products look similar:
• the actual dose can be very different
• depending on the concentration

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀
This is where people get tripped up. You may need to:
• adjust the amount you give
• re-calculate based on the new product

Even though:
• your dog’s target dose (in mg) stays the same

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲
A 10 mg/mL oil vs a 25 mg/mL oil:
• same mg dose
• very different volume needed

Getting this right helps ensure:
• proper dosing
• better results
• and avoids under- or over-dosing
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𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲… 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗻
CBD isn’t “nothing” or benign

It can:
• cause sedation
• affect appetite
• interact with medications

This is important. If your dog is on medication or has a medical condition:
𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁

For example:
When my dog Lyric was diagnosed with cancer, many people suggested CBD—but she was on thyroid medication, so it wasn’t something we could safely use.
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𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗕𝗗 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲
You’ll see terms like:
• isolate (just CBD)
• broad spectrum (CBD + other plant compounds, THC removed)
• full spectrum (CBD + full range of plant compounds, including small amounts of THC)

In many cases, broad spectrum tends to be more effective than isolate due to the “entourage effect”, while still avoiding THC.
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𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
CBD products are not well regulated, especially in pet stores.

This means:
• inconsistent potency
• unclear labeling
• sometimes very low effectiveness

Look for:
• third-party testing
• clear cannabinoid content
• transparent sourcing
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🤔 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗛𝗖
Full spectrum products contain small amounts of THC, which can have additional therapeutic effects—but dogs are much more sensitive to THC than humans.

Because of this:
• even small amounts can cause sedation or disorientation
• some dogs may appear “goofy” or overly relaxed

In certain cases (like more complex pain or neurological conditions), full spectrum products may be considered—but this should be done carefully.

If you’re considering it:
• discuss it with your vet
• don’t experiment blindly
• advocate for your dog, but stay informed
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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Every dog responds differently. Lyric, for example, got quite goofy on CBD—almost “high”. Treble, on the other hand, showed no noticeable behavioural changes—we used it more for pain support with him.
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🤓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
CBD can be a helpful tool…

𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗶𝘅

Response depends on:
• the dog
• the dose
• the product
• and the underlying issue

If you’re considering CBD for your dog, I always recommend taking the time to understand the different types, dosing, and product quality.

It’s not something I would use blindly—especially if your dog is on medication or dealing with a chronic issue, so it’s worth having a conversation with your vet.
If you want help figuring out if it’s even something to consider for your dog, feel free to reach out.

05/05/2026

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He’s a week late!

05/04/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗖𝗟 “𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀” 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗨𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 🐾

When most people hear that their dog has a CCL tear, it sounds like something sudden…

like they ran, slipped, and snap — injury.

But in many cases, that’s not actually what happened.

Veterinary medicine now often calls it CCL disease, because for a lot of dogs…

it’s a slow breakdown over time, not just a one-time event.
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🤔 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀

Instead of a clean tear, the ligament usually goes through stages:
• tiny micro-damage to collagen fibres
• ongoing low-grade inflammation in the joint
• gradual weakening and fraying
• partial tear
• eventual rupture

That’s why some dogs show subtle signs for months…

before the big limp suddenly appears.
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❓𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀

There’s rarely just one cause — it’s usually a combination:
• chronic joint inflammation (breaking down collagen over time)
• structure & biomechanics (how the knee is built and loaded)
• hormonal influences (especially in spayed/neutered dogs)
• body weight & muscle balance
• age-related tissue changes
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀
About 40–60% of dogs tear the second CCL within 1–2 years.

Not because they “injured it again”…

but because the same process was already happening on both sides.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 (𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 🤓)

We also have to zoom out and look at the internal environment:
• chronic low-grade inflammation
• oxidative stress in joint tissues
• collagen turnover and repair capacity
• nutrient status

Because ligaments are living tissue that constantly rebuild
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𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Collagen health depends on key nutrients like:
• vitamin C
• copper
• manganese
• glycine

And here’s something most people don’t realize 👇

Glycine is often very low in kibble diets. It can also be low in raw diets unless connective tissue cuts are included (skin, tendons, cartilage, etc)

Larger mammals (and large breed dogs) are known to have reduced glycine synthesis, meaning their demand can exceed what their body makes

So if we’re feeding mostly muscle meat (or processed diets)… we may be under-supporting one of the key building blocks of collagen.
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𝗔 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗲 👀
Many dogs actually develop joint swelling (effusion) before a full tear.

The knee may feel slightly puffy or thick compared to the other side —
that’s often inflammation brewing under the surface.
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🤓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
That ligament didn’t just suddenly “snap”

In many dogs, it’s more like:
a rope slowly fraying… until one day it finally gives out.

And while we can’t prevent every case —
supporting joint terrain, inflammation balance, and collagen nutrition

can make a meaningful difference over time 🐾

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