Empowered Pet - Nutrition & Holistic Care

04/10/2026

Whew... I have been busy! I'm so excited to finally share some new products I've been working on. You can find them tonight at the Bark for a Cause event at the Dog Penn in the Strip!

My personal favorite is the Paw Cleanse Spray, made with calendula hydrosol. I've been using it on my own hands and I'm obsessed, not only does it leave them feeling very clean but its also hydrating. It feels like you just put lotion on but without the greasy feeling. It also left my pups paws feeling soft and hydrated. It's perfect for after walks to wash away the yuck and allergens.

03/28/2026

This is just one of the many many reasons why I do NOT recommend kibble. Here are a few other things to note:
1. Our pets are supposed to get most of their hydration from their food. Kibble lacks the necessary hydration. My dogs rarely drink from their water bowl because
they are getting everything they need from their food.
2. Kibble is highly processed and cooked at a very high temperature. Just look at the ingredients. Most of the ingredients you cant even recognize as real food. It's loaded with low quality synthetic vitamins because all of the nutritional value was cooked out. I won't even get into the 4D meat that is used. Just watch the documentary "Pet Fooled" and your eyes will be opened.
3. Most kibble contain GMO ingredients and contain high levels of glyphosate. This causes cancer, kills gut bacteria, and blocks detox pathways. 80ish percent of the immune system resides in the gut. Gut health is everything.

This doesn’t mean you need to go all in with homemade food. There are better options at your independently owned pet stores.

If you are curious about the services I offer as a holistic pet health coach and nutritionist, you can book a free discovery call on my website. http://empoweredpet.com

A new study of 70 popular dry pet foods found that 97% contained mold toxins (mycotoxins) across all brands. Even at low levels, daily exposure can add up, potentially weakening the immune system, increasing inflammation, and stressing the liver, gut, and hormones over time. FDA data from the past five years shows over 60 million pounds of pet food were recalled due to toxic mold, all from dry kibble.

 If you feed dry pet food you should also feed NAC, Glutathione, and Chlorella for Mycotoxin Binding:
 
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and glutathione work as antioxidants that protect cells from damage caused by mycotoxins. Studies show NAC can reduce oxidative stress and cell death in laboratory animals exposed to mycotoxins. Glutathione helps maintain normal cell function and energy production when cells encounter mycotoxins. Chlorella works by binding mycotoxins in the digestive tract before absorption. Animal studies found chlorella reduced mycotoxin absorption by 40-80% when given with contaminated food and decreased mycotoxin levels in tissues.

References and detox suggestions in the comments ⬇️

03/28/2026

Mushrooms 🍄 💙

03/23/2026

When our pets suddenly stop eating, it’s rarely just pickiness. Changes in appetite are one of the most important ways pets communicate that something may be off. It could be an issue with the food itself....causing digestive discomfort or even having gone bad.

Since they can’t tell us with words, we have to pay attention to the other ways that they communicate with us.

03/09/2026

Hey friends,
Ticks are out in full force right now. I took Scooby and Bella to a new park yesterday, and when we got home, I found six ticks on Scooby using a lint roller and flea/tick comb (caught them before they attached).😬

Tools like lint rollers and flea/tick combs can really help, but I always recommend using a layered approach for prevention. Yesterday is proof that it is time for me to start implementing those layers back into my routine to keep those nasty bugs at bay.

If you want to learn more, I cover exactly how to do this and what I personally use in my Natural Flea & Tick Prevention Guide. The guide also includes:
• What to do if you find a tick attached. I use an herbal/homeopathic formula if I find a tick attached to help avoid complications (I would use this on myself too if needed).
• What steps to take if you run into a flea issue
• The reasoning behind each recommendation, not just what to use

Even the harsh chemical preventatives aren’t foolproof, and they come with a high risk of adverse reactions.

Stay vigilant, tick season is definitely here. 🐕🌿
https://pay.empoweredpet.com/FleaTickGuide

03/01/2026

🌱 Wheatgrass for Dogs & Cats
Wheatgrass contains chlorophyll, antioxidants, and enzymes that can support digestion, detox pathways, fresh breath, and overall immune health in both dogs and cats.

There are also many studies that show Wheatgrass can help to prevent cancer.

🐶🐱 How to give it:
You can juice fresh, buy it in powdered form or allow your pets to graze on the grass itself.

Always start slow...I like to begin at about ¼ of the recommended amount and work up while observing your pets stools, appetite, and energy.
General daily guideline for juice:
• Cats: ⅛–¼ tsp
• Small dogs: ¼ tsp
• Medium dogs: ½ tsp
• Large dogs: 1 tsp

Your pet probably won’t love the taste at first so mix it into food. Freeze-dried food works great because it absorbs moisture, so you can pour it right over.

🌱 Grazing
It is important to note when both cats and dogs eat grass sometimes they will regurgitate, that’s often normal. It’s a natural way they help clear hairballs or soothe their stomach.

Repeated vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea = not normal.

Offer the grass for brief periods of time to prevent them from over doing it.

02/28/2026

This is great news. If we can get one state to allow titers then that paves the way for others. I am looking into how we can possibly get the ball rolling here in PA. If anyone has information or connections here in PA that may be able to help educate me on this proceas let me know.

See link in comments.

02/18/2026

I think its pretty clear my gran-kitty Meeko loves her hand made Chakra Kitty. It's so adorable and so well made. Thank you

02/16/2026

✨ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸✨
***** Accepting Applications for March*****

I’m offering 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 each and every month to a pet parent in genuine financial need in Pittsburgh & surrounding areas. This offer is also open to holistically minded rescue organizations. This is my way of giving back. 💙

Note: I give preference to those local to the Pittsburgh because it is easier to gift samples. However, if I dont receive any local applications, I will consider others.

Friends: Please share this post within your networks so it can reach someone who truly needs it. 💙

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 (or rescues) 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞:
✨ 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 — those who respect and value holistic care, believe in the power of nature, but may be unsure where to begin and could use some guidance.
✨ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 — including the possibility that a change in food may be recommended. I will explore options to keep costs the same or very close to your current budget whenever possible.
✨ 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 approximately $50-$100 in basic herbs and/or supplements (if needed). In some cases, I may be able to provide samples to help you get started and offer certain items at cost to keep your investment as low as possible. Consider this an investment in your pet’s long-term health, which may help reduce future expenses.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
• Application is required
• For pets with health challenges, applicants should already have a veterinary diagnosis, and vet records will need to be provided.
• This offering is intended for those who are genuinely committed to receiving support.

If this feels like the right fit for you, please send me a message and I will provide the link to the application form and agreement.

💡To learn more about my services please visit my website empoweredpet.com

02/13/2026

O***y sparing spay VS tubal ligation?!!

Did you know that with tubal ligation, 25% of dogs can still develop pyometra (the same statistic as females left intact!

However, in an o***y-sparing hysterectomy (o***y sparing spay/OSS), all uterine tissue and the entire cervix are removed, so pyometra CANNOT occur, making it the safest hormone-sparing option for female dogs.

02/03/2026

This post may ruffle a few feathers… but challenging the status quo is kind of my divine assignment 😉

There’s a huge group of incredible pet owners that rescues are overlooking: holistic caregivers.

These owners titer test instead of over-vaccinating, use natural flea & tick prevention, provide high-quality nutrition, and invest in modalities like chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture, or ozone therapy when needed.

They’re also far more likely to train or hire a trainer because they’re informed, proactive, and deeply invested.

Denying someone for titer testing is absurd. A titer costs more than a vaccine... showing both financial ability and commitment to care.

Yet these educated, intentional, and capable owners are routinely denied as fosters or adopters, while rescues struggle to find homes and animals are euthanized daily.

Many people turn to breeders because navigating these outdated policies is exhausting.

Going to the vet for every vaccine does not automatically make someone a good pet owner.

True care is about education, prevention, nutrition, training, emotional well-being, and advocating for an animal when standard approaches don’t fit.

Rescues: change your policies. Publicize it. Then report back how adoptions have increased… and returns have decreased.

These owners aren’t “irresponsible.”
They’re exactly who animals need.

🐾 Share if you believe rescues should evolve and stop excluding dedicated, informed pet guardians.