wordless wednesday: fierce
dogs ruin everything
Ah...summertime in AZ. It's akin to winter in Wisconsin, I presume. Time outdoors is very limited. In Wisconsin, mortals might venture out for a bit of ice skating during the harsh season. Here, when the temps reach 110º, the only acceptable outdoor activity is swimming.
Our family does a lot of swimming.
Our dog, N.A.S.H.A., hates swimming, but she absolutely loves to be splashed by the water. Somehow she has learned the difference between street clothes and a bathing suit, so anytime any of us suit up, she gets super excited at the prospect of running around the pool bat shit crazy while we splash her and she starts jumping up on us in anticipation.
Don't worry...no one is in a birthday suit. Even N.A.S.H.A. has a collar on.
My five-year-old daughter, Campbell, loves so swim sans bathing suit, so her stripping down is another cue to the dog that a good time is about to be had.
The other day, N.A.S.H.A. was especially excited because we all got into our suits for a family swim. She started jumping up on me, and I feared her nails would snag my bathing suit. "N.A.S.H.A., stop! You're going to ruin my bathing suit!" I commanded.
So she moved onto Campbell, who was just as ticked. "N.A.S.H.A., stop! You're going to ruin my birthday suit!"
Dogs ruin everything.
increasing the vitality of your pet naturally with #SomaPet
Each night at dinner time our dog, N.A.S.H.A., gets Apple Cider Vinegar and UltraOil in her food. She's been taking these supplements for some time because they are natural and effective. Plus, she loves them. She now turns her nose up at any food that doesn't smell strongly of vinegar! I thought we were pretty set in our canine supplement routine, but then I learned about SomaPet, a supplement by SomaLife.
What is SomaPet? SomaPet is a proprietary combination of organic, pure free-form crystalline amino acids that help jumpstart your pet's natural processes of cell repair and regeneration.
I knew that we had to try it. It comes in powder form and contains only natural, 100% organic ingredients. It is sugar free, gluten free, and fat free, and contains no preservatives, additives, fillers, or artificial coloring. And it's vegan. Our family tries our best to keep chemicals out of our bodies, so I was thrilled to see that such an amazing supplement had been created for our pets. SomaPet can increase a pet's vitality and longevity by helping immune function, promoting natural healing, helping maintain healthy energy levels, improving the skin and coat and improving nervous function and bone strength. With N.A.S.H.A. on the eve of her ninth birthday, I was ready to kick things up a notch.
I learned that the supplement was created by Dr. Phillip White, who noticed his beloved German Shepherd, Rover, struggling with mobility as he aged. Dr. White wanted to help Rover's quality of life and began giving him SomaLife's Youth Formula. It helped Rover so quickly and dramatically that Dr. White developed SomaPet so all pet parents could experience the benefits.
I could see that there was nothing bad to be found in SomaPet (my first criteria) so I then wondered what it could do for N.A.S.H.A. Would it benefit her? The SomaPet web site described how it could:
The ultimate dietary supplement, SomaPet consists of a synergistic combination of free form L-amino acids designed to assist:
• strengthens collagen and bones
• improves immune system
• renews vitality
• helps reduce body fat
• healthier skin and coat
• promotes cellular energy
• increases healing
Wow. Sign me up. I mean, sign N.A.S.H.A. up.
As you probably already know, N.A.S.H.A. is quite picky, so I was a little bit concerned about whether she would take to another addition to her food. I added our usual ACV and UltraOil, then sprinkled a scoop of SomaPet onto her food and gave it a dazzling chef-like toss. She was impressed. I must have sold it, because she gave it a sniff, looked at me, then dove right in. She either loved the way the SomaPet tasted or didn't notice it there. Either way–winning.
Seriously. My scraggly dog is now silky thanks to SomaPet.
N.A.S.H.A. has now been taking SomaPet for two weeks. Though I can't tell how it's affected her bone density or immune function, I am amazed to see a transformation in her skin and coat. She's not an overly stinky dog, but she doesn't typically smell like roses, either. Since she's been on SomaPet, she has no odor whatsoever. This odor-fighting thing is not an advertised benefit, but I attribute that to the increased health of her skin. I also notice how her coat is really soft. She's a scraggly little thing, and her coat is pretty wiry and obnoxious no matter what we do. Even straight out of the bath, she looks like she hasn't been bathed in years. But, now, her coat is much softer, somehow. Perhaps my imagination, but this new look coincided with our introduction of SomaPet.
N.A.S.H.A.'s mobility seems to have improved. She's always been pretty spry, but I've noticed that in the past year, it's been more difficult for her to get up on our high bed (Of course she sleeps in the bed with us). She'd have to back up and take a running start, and she wouldn't always make it on the first try. It made me sad to see this change in her, but since she's been taking SomaPet, she springs right up with no do-overs!
Silky SomaPet supermodel.
I've also noticed that N.A.S.H.A.'s activity level has increased. She's a pretty playful dog, anyway, but lately she's been asking us to play more times each day and she plays for longer periods. This makes me so happy because she loves to play fetch and catch (yes, she throws back to us), and when I'd tried to engage her over the past few months, she wasn't as interested as she'd been in the past. I even started calling her my "little old lady." Since she's been on SomaPet, I've definitely seen an increase in her activity level.
I'm thrilled to have discovered SomaPet and will definitely make it a permanent part of N.A.S.H.A.'s supplement mix. Though I can't see how it's benefiting her on the inside, I am confident that it is due to the big improvements I've seen on the outside. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a holistic supplement for their adult or aging pet.
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aspca launches mobile app and pet first aid kit #giveaway
ASPA launches mobile app and pet first aid kit giveaway.
The Fourth of July is the day when the most number of pets go missing, and–just in time–the ASPCA has launched their first interactive mobile app for pet owners.
ASPCA mobile app interface. Photo courtesy of the ASPCA.
The app will allow pet owners to build a digital lost pet flyer that can be shared instantly on social networks, quickly getting the pet's information to as many people as possible. This will greatly increase the chances that the pet will be found.
The app also provides information about how to search for your missing pet, customized to your specific circumstance and your pet's personality. For example, a friendly pet is most likely to be picked up by a good samaritan, so the app will advise the pet owner to check with shelters and vets that the pet could have been taken to. A fearful pet would be more likely to hide and run from unknown people, so the app may suggest the pet owner hit the streets and ask for sightings.
The ASPCA app will also provide advice on pet safety before, during, and after a storm or other natural disaster. Pets are often only thought of after they go missing during a traumatic time, but preparedness can help pet owners ensure their pets are safe and sound.
Pet owners will also be able to store all of their pet's medical information such as vaccination history and dietary information, which can be valuable for vet visits or in case of emergency.
Download the ASPCA's app for free for iPhone and Android.
The ASPCA wants to make sure our pets are safe and that we are able to help animals in need, so they are offering Well Minded readers the chance to win an Emergency Ready Deluxe Pet First Aid Kit–valued at $39..99–which includes:
Image courtesy of the ASPCA.
• 1 durable zippered bag with organized compartments
• 1 scissors
• 1 tweezers
• 2 exam-quality vinyl gloves
• 1–1"x 5 yd. first aid tape roll
• 12 antiseptic cleansing wipes
• 6 antibiotic ointment packs
• 10–9" x 2" gauze dressing pads
• 4–3" x 3" gauze dressing pads
Please enter to win this fantastic kit!
• 1–5" x 9" trauma pad
• 1–2" x 5 yd. wrap bandage
• 2–2" x 4 1/2 yd. conforming gauze roll bandage
• 1 eye pad
• 1 triangular bandage
• 1 eye wash
Image courtesy of the ASPCA.
• 1 hydrogen peroxide
• 1 instruction guide that includes treatments for medical emergencies