Holistic Critter Care

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

Today is National K9 Veterans Day. Thank you to all those 4 legged veterans and their handlers for helping to keep America safe.

9138 likes, 304 comments. “You jump, I jump. No questions asked 🪂 30,000 feet. One harness. Two hearts racing as one. This is the Military K9 Airborne Team. Fear? Not in their vocabulary.”

03/11/2026

01/31/2026

01/13/2026

So on my personal page I get a lot of adds for animal products, not this page but my personal one 🤷🏼‍♀️. I saw this for sale for cats. Now I’m not a cat owner but have dealt with them and have friends that have them and this was just a bit disturbing to me. At first glance I thought it was for a kitty astronaut 🤔 but no.. I mean I get the use but it just seems a bit… unsettling? Is it just me?? I mean the little grey kitty’s head looks kinda smooshed. 😬
However I have been bitten by a barn cat and needless to say.. not fun 😆
Thoughts?

12/30/2025

One of my pups is highly sensitive to loud noises, fireworks, gun shots, loud cars, etc. Living in the country poses a greater opportunity for him to have a bit more anxiety as these sounds can be rather constant. With New Year's on the horizon I wanted to share some whys and how tos.

WHY:When considering the effects of fireworks on dogs, it is critical to consider canine hearing sensitivity and range. Dogs detect sounds ranging from 40 to 45,000 Hz across eight or more octaves, whereas the human ear detects only sounds ranging from 64 to 20,000 Hz across less than six octaves. Fireworks produce noise levels of up to 190 decibels, far exceeding even the 140 decibel pain threshold for adults and the even lower 120 decibel threshold for babies. Therefore, considering that the pain threshold for dogs is around 50 decibels, dogs are likely to perceive nearby fireworks at exponentially more painful and distressing decibel levels.

Fireworks can cause severe stress in dogs due to their sensitive hearing, inability to predict/control the startling stimuli, and the resulting fight-or-flight physiological responses. Reactions range from mild anxiety to medical complications such as panic attacks, arrhythmias, or even sudden death.

How do we help them?
Providing a safe space
Positive distractions
Training and counterconditioning
Essential oils, Frequency Therapy, Thunder blanket, Melatonin or CBD for dogs
No matter what you choose, choose what works for your dog. Also, start earlier in the day, before all the noise and such. On the ranch I use specific tools. I will use my AO Scanner to balance the energy centers and then run anxiety calming frequencies for Toby. We let him go where he feels most comfortable. No matter what, I tell him it’s all okay, he will be okay.
Keep your pups safe this year. Be mindful of all the noises and no matter what, please don’t take then to see the fireworks.. they aren’t missing out and you are doing them more harm than good.. Be safe.
Any questions, please comment below.🙂

12/14/2025

Today is National Day of the horse. It should be everyday 😊. Our pasture always feels a bit empty since loosing the big boy but I do have these two and they make me smile for sure. Horses touch us in a way no other animal does. Majestic and powerful yet they can be terrified by a plastic bag. 😆.

12/14/2025

We don’t get a lot of very cold weather here in Texas but we do get some. Since I usually post about the hot weather and its effects on animals especially on puppy paws I thought I would post about cold temps. I know some of you live where the weather gets a tab but chilly 🥶 and probably already know what’s too cold… personally when it gets into the feels like below 0.. that’s too cold for me. Heres some winter temp info 👇
Stay warm and safe this winter ❤️

🐾 Is the ground too cold for my dog?

Use the 5-second hand test:
Place the back of your bare hand on the ground.
• Can’t hold it for 5 seconds? → Too cold for your dog’s paws

Watch for warning signs:
• Lifting or holding up paws
• Limping or refusing to walk
• Shivering or whining
• Excessive paw licking afterward

Higher-risk dogs: small, short-haired, puppies, seniors, arthritic, recently shaved.

Quick temp guide:
• Above 32°F (0°C): usually okay briefly
• 20–32°F: limit time, monitor paws
• Below 20°F: risk of frostbite—avoid ground contact

Protect paws: booties, paw balm, shorter walks, rinse off salt/ice melt.

12/11/2025

I love fresh decor for the holidays.. pumpkins and gourds for thanksgiving and pine, poinsettias and maybe some mistletoe for Christmas HOWEVER did you know poinsettias and mistletoe are deadly to cats and dogs. Soooo if you’re getting that sweet puppy or kitty for a sweet Christmas gift, think about tossing those beautiful yet deadly plants.

12/01/2025

This dog..🤦🏼‍♀️😆. It seems she decided to “plant” her self in the garden beds.
She’s 12 and has difficulty getting up and moves a little slow… unless she wasn’t something, like to dig in nice soft manure. Apparently jumping into a 3ft tall raised bed is a cinch.

11/12/2025

When your sweet pups previous vitals look like Christmas.. just optimize. 😉

11/04/2025

When your forelock looks like mom gave you a very bad perm and then your Ferrier Joan, makes you look like Alfalfa from Spanky and the Gang.. all because I got lots of cockleburs in my forelock.. Thanks mom.. 😆