Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet

November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month!! 

There are so many wonderful reasons to adopt a pet. Bringing a new pet into your home can provide a limitless amount of adventures. Similarly, taking the opportunity to adopt a senior pet has an unlimited amount of perks, some of which are often overlooked due to the pet’s age.

Take the chance to bring a senior pet into your home, you will have a set friend for life and their world will be forever changed. Quite often by bringing home that older pet, you are not only giving them a loving home but could be saving their life.

Here are just ten reasons to adopt a senior pet, but we think there are many more reasons to bring that furry friend into your life.

Top Ten Reasons Why Adopting a Senior Pet Rocks

Celebrate the Golden Years

The best years of a person and pet’s life are often referred to as the golden years. Why not take the time to live it up and make the golden years the very best time of your lives!

Ready for Snuggles

Any pet can benefit from kisses, cuddles, and extra snuggles. Senior pets are no different. By having a senior pet, chances are they might want a little more rest, relaxation and deeper connections.

House-Trained

Chances are your senior pet will not need to be house-trained. Just another benefit to adopting a senior pet! That being said, there are still always opportunities for learning and training no matter what age. This applies to humans and pets alike.

Enjoy a Slower Pace

Adopting a senior pet leads the way to enjoy a slower pace of life. You can fully enjoy everything life has to offer, taking the time for slow walks, smelling the flowers, and enjoying the best of nature with your furry friend by your side.

Second Chances

There are many reasons why a senior pet can end up in an animal shelter or rescue organization ~ from natural disasters to a caretaker passing away. When you take a chance on a senior pet, you provide them with a new lease on life and a happy new forever home!

Endless Opportunities

With a senior pet by your side, there are endless opportunities for fun, adventure, and companionship. Whether you want to travel, catch up on your favorite book or television show, or even an afternoon cat nap, your furry friend is right there with you every step of the way.

New Best Friend

Once you adopt a senior pet, you have an automatic new best friend. Their loyalty will never waiver, their love will be forever, and you can always count on them to appreciate what you have done for them.

Age is Just a Number

Due to advancements in veterinary medicine, healthy premium foods, and pet wellness, many pets are living longer, healthier, and more satisfying lives. Pets are thriving well into their senior years and deserve the best of everything we can give them.

Ready and Waiting

So many different types of pets are ready and waiting for their new forever homes. Senior pets are sitting in animal shelters and rescue organizations around the world just waiting for the chance to meet their new forever humans. Could that be you?! 

Grey is the New Black

The new “it” color is grey. Grey is a popular color this fall fashion season and we truly believe that grey muzzles are the best. Everyone thinks silver paws, grey faces, and salt and pepper locks on dogs and cats are dignified and downright adorable. If you agree, it may very well be that you have found the perfect pet to take more selfies with!

Senior pets are amazing companions. You will have an instant addition to your squad, a co-pilot for your travels, and a best friend for all your adventures ~ whether indoors or outside. Next time you are at the shelter, please take the time to stop by and meet a senior pal . . . the shy ones, the scared ones, the so-called 'less adoptables'. We're guessing that you will indeed find your next forever friend there waiting for you!

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Raven Hannah is a self-described animal whisperer, lifelong pet parent, and owner of HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com & TheGiftedPet.com. She is certified as a holistic consultant, aromatherapist, Reiki practitioner (for animals and people), and pet nutritionist. She encourages others to celebrate animals as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled! When Raven isn’t busy being a slave to her very demanding senior cats or helping her favorite rescues with fundraising projects, she is most likely working on growing her businesses and raising awareness in an effort to make this world a better place for all creatures.

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If you have yet to get started on your own amazing essential oils journey, learn more about becoming a preferred wholesale member or retail customer here: www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com *    *    *    *    *    *    *    * Raven Hannah is a self-described animal whisperer, lifelong pet parent, and owner of HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com. She is certified as a holistic consultant, aromatherapist, Reiki practitioner (for animals and people), and pet nutritionist. She encourages others to celebrate animals as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled! When Raven isn’t busy being a slave to her very demanding senior cats or helping her favorite rescues with fundraising projects, she is most likely working on growing her businesses and raising awareness in an effort to make this world a better place for all creatures.

Refresh and Realign + YL's October Promo

With every change of the seasons, especially Spring and Autumn, I always feel more motivated to do a deep cleanse for health reasons, a thorough declutter of my home and office space, as well as spend time refreshing myself mentally and spiritually. I also like to take a little time to reflect on my goals and perhaps realign them a bit to finish out the year. With the holidays fast approaching, I have several personal AND business goals that I would like to achieve. How about you? Are there things you want to achieve before 2019 comes to a close?! On that note, I'm including some helpful and inspiring essential oils and diffuser blends you may feel inspired to incorporate into your life this month and the rest of the year! As always, thank you for being a valued member of the YL family!!

Autumn Diffuser Blends   Diffusing essential oils can be used to help raise your mood, inspire motivation, boost concentration and even help you to relax. Try some of these warm and inviting diffuser blends and learn about which essential oils you may need to reach for the most! Fall Spice and Everything Nice 1 drop Nutmeg 2 drops Cinnamon 2 drops Clove 1 drop Copaiba Did You Know . . . Copaiba has high levels of beta-caryophyllene and a uniquely sweet, woodsy aroma and it can help create a warm, relaxing atmosphere.  No Tricks, Just Treats 3 drops Orange 1 drop Frankincense 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Crisp Fall Morning 1 drop Wintergreen 3 drops Citrus Fresh 1 drop Bergamot Did You Know . . . Bergamot has an uplifting tart, citrusy scent with a slightly sweet and floral hint to it. Due to its skin-cleansing properties, it is a popular choice for luxury shampoos, soaps, and cleansers. You may even find it helps relieve tension during times of occasional stress. Bergamot can cause photosensitivity, so avoid applying it before spending time in the sun. Catching Leaves 3 drops Orange 1 drop Pine 1 drop Ginger Sweet Dreams 3 drops Lavender 2 drops Stress Away Did You Know . . . Stress Away contains a unique combination of Lime and vanilla extract. It also includes Copaiba, which has a history of beneficial properties in topical application, Lavender, with its refreshing and calming scent, and Cedarwood, which features the powerful plant constituent cedrol. Christmas Candy  2 drops Peppermint or Wintergreen 2 drops Cinnamon Bark FYI ~ You may see other diffuser recipes calling for more drops of each oil. Understand that YL's essential oils are 100% pure, therapeutic-grade and it's always best to start slow. You can always add more oils if desired, however, you never want to overwhelm the room, yourself, your family, or pets! Please read all dilution directions and usage labels before diffusing essential oils around children and pets, especially cats. In addition, always allow an escape from the room you may be diffusing in for pets who are sensitive to the oils. As a lifelong pet parent, my pets always seem to migrate to the room where the diffuser is being used since I use the oils sparingly. Even after all these years, I can sometimes get overwhelmed by the intensity of certain oils so just use your best judgment and pay attention to your pets and young children by following the guidelines! Feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns. FALL in love with more...

Check out October's PV promotion   Kick back with cozy, familiar aromas like Cinnamon Bark, Orange, Nutmeg and Bergamot. Try diffusing Cedarwood and Frankincense to create a calm, uplifting atmosphere! And, don't forget to give yourself the gift of a healthy digestive tract as well as an immunity boost with Life 9 capsules. Click the button below to learn more about the products above and how you can get them for free with a qualifying order. SEE PROMO If you have yet to get started on your own amazing essential oils journey, learn more about becoming a preferred wholesale member or retail customer here: www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *

Raven Hannah is a self-described animal whisperer, lifelong pet parent, and owner of HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com. She is certified as a holistic consultant, aromatherapist, Reiki practitioner (for animals and people), and pet nutritionist. She encourages others to celebrate animals as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled! When Raven isn’t busy being a slave to her very demanding senior cats or helping her favorite rescues with fundraising projects, she is most likely working on growing her businesses and raising awareness in an effort to make this world a better place for all creatures.

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Declare October the month of healthy indulgence with products from our PV promotion. If the spa is your oasis, start by kicking back with the uplifting aroma of Frankincense and pampering your complexion with skin-cleansing Bergamot. Give your hair the same care by massaging Cedarwood into your scalp for natural conditioning. 

For our yogis and meditation enthusiasts, diffuse Cedarwood to create a calming atmosphere for your practice. Want to take self-care a step further? Gift yourself Life 9® for gut-loving nutrition; then trick your senses with a dessert-scented diffuser blend that combines Orange, Cinnamon Bark, and Nutmeg. 

Sugary treats and fall desserts can be tempting this time of year, but you know better. Treat yourself the healthy way with guilt-free indulgences from this month’s PV promo. Start by kicking back with the uplifting aroma of Frankincense and pampering your complexion with skin-cleansing Bergamot. 

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400 PV Retail Value ~ $235.19

Frankincense 15 ml
• Soak in scented suds. Mix 5 drops of Frankincense with 1 tablespoon of V-6™
Vegetable Oil Complex and pour it in your bath water for a relaxing dip.
• Reconnect with your purpose. Rub a drop or two of Frankincense into your hands,
cup them lightly over your nose, and breathe in the grounding scent.

Bergamot 5 ml
• Diffuse the tension. Life’s daily hassles are no match for the tart, tranquil scent
of Bergamot.
• Cleanse your complexion. Add Bergamot to your night cream or toner for
fresh-faced confidence.

Cedarwood 15 ml
• Tame your mane. Massage into your scalp for healthy-looking, touchable tresses.
• Keep calm and say om. Breathe in Cedarwood’s grounding and relaxing aroma.

Life 9 ~ 30 capsules
• Go with your gut. Get on track for smooth digestion with a capsule a day of Life 9
• Welcome wellness. Support a strong immune system with 17 billion live cultures
from nine types of good bacteria.

Orange 15 ml
• Trick and treat your senses. Diffuse 5 drops Orange, 2 drops Cinnamon, and 1 drop
Nutmeg for that warm cookie scent.
• Reveal your inner radiance. Dab Orange essential oil onto blemishes before bed!
This beauty secret will have you waving goodbye to bad skin days.

Cinnamon Bark 5 ml
• Indulge in some TLC. Add a few drops to your favorite massage oil and rub over
achy muscles and joints.
• Rock scentsational spice. Blend Cinnamon Bark with a carrier oil and dab onto your
wrist or neck for an enticing personal fragrance.

Nutmeg 5 ml
• Nestle up to nutmeg. On cool, rainy days, pair this oil’s warm and uplifting aroma
with a good book and a cozy blanket.
• Pamper your belly. When your tummy is feeling crummy, treat yourself to a soothing
stomach massage with.


300 PV Retail Value ~ $135.85

• Bergamot ~ 5 ml
• Cedarwood ~ 15 ml
• Life 9 ~ 30 capsules
• Orange ~ 15 ml
• Cinnamon Bark ~ 5 ml
• Nutmeg ~ 5 ml


250 PV Retail Value ~ $103.29

• Life 9 ~ 30 capsules
• Orange ~ 15 ml
• Cinnamon Bark ~ 5 ml
• Nutmeg ~ 5 ml


190 PV Retail Value ~ $64.47

• Orange ~ 15 ml
• Cinnamon Bark ~ 5 ml
• Nutmeg ~ 5 ml


100 PV Retail Value ~ $17.43

• Nutmeg ~ 5 ml

For more information or to make a purchase, be sure to visit:

www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her online specialty pet boutiques (www.TheGiftedPet.com & www.PamperedPetEssentials.com), and premium pet food business (www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

She is an enthusiastic advocate for animal rights, including wildlife & nature and likes to dabble in creative projects such as photography, digital art, custom greeting cards and more!

Raven is also dedicated to helping pet parents and other humans stay happy, healthy, and balanced with her 100% therapeutic-grade essential oils, oil-infused nutritional supplements, and oil-related lifestyle enhancements via Holistic Oils For Pets & Peeps! (www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com)

For more information, please use the Contact Me! page on this blog or visit her Facebook page to PM her www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps

Here's Why Cats Cannot Be Vegan!

Many pet parents have adopted a vegan or vegetarian lifestyles for health, environmental, and ethical reasons. Naturally, some cat parents wonder if they should also be buying vegan cat food for their furry family member. So, can cats be vegan? The answer is no! Here's why your cat requires meat in his or her diet.

Your Cat is an Obligate Carnivore

A vegan or vegetarian diet simply cannot provide all of the nutrients that your cat needs. In fact, these specific nutrients can only be supplied through the ingestion of animal meat. Why? 

Cats Don't Produce Enough Taurine

Unlike many species (including humans and dogs), cats can’t synthesize the essential amino acid taurine. Without enough taurine in their diet, cats are likely to develop a heart condition known as dilated cardiomyopathy, experience vision problems, contract UTIs and have other health issues. Cats must ingest taurine through their diet, which can only be found in animal sources ~ hence the term obligate carnivore. Plant sources simply do not provide this amino acid. 

Not All Proteins Are Created Equal

Cats also require a high-protein diet. While human vegetarians are able to substitute protein sources such as beans and lentils for animal meat, this isn’t possible for felines. It again comes back to those amino acids, which differ depending on the type of protein. Besides taurine, other essential nutrients for cats include vitamin D, vitamin A, and arachidonic acid ~ all readily found in high-protein animal sources.

What About Vegan Cat Food?

Now that we know how important animal protein is for your cat’s diet, you may be wondering what ingredients are substituted in vegan cat food. The truth is, most vegan or vegetarian cat food has not passed feeding trials by AAFCO, the Association of American Feed Control Officials. AAFCO works with the FDA (Center of Veterinary Medicine) and state governments to recognize the state laws that regulate commerce in animal feed and pet food. 

Vegan cat food that is AAFCO-compliant primarily contains ingredients such as oats and plant proteins (often corn and peas), as well as synthetic versions of essential nutrients (taurine, vitamin D, etc.).

It’s important to note that because your cat is an obligate carnivore, he can’t digest plant material very well. His gastrointestinal tract and metabolism have adapted to eating meat.

The addition of synthetic ingredients may strike you as problematic, as it does many veterinarians. Another problematic aspect of vegetarian and vegan cat food? It’s often high in carbohydrates, which are generally unnecessary for cats and may cause digestive issues.

Work With Your Veterinarian

If you are dead set on buying vegan cat food, work with your vet to make sure your cat stays healthy. Dr. Armaiti May, DVM, CVA suggests having your vet track your cat’s overall health through blood work and urine content, as well as cardiac ultrasounds and retinal evaluations. 

Can Dogs Be Vegan?

Dogs are naturally omnivores, meaning they can get nutrients from both plants and meat. And unlike cats, dogs can synthesize their own taurine, which makes them a candidate for vegan or vegetarian diets. Although challenging, it is possible to transition your canine to a plant-based diet. Make sure you purchase AAFCO-compliant dog food and work with your vet to track your dog’s health. 

As a longtime vegan myself, I agonized over what to feed my cats and dogs for many years. There were many sleepless nights and tortured days, feelings of immense guilt and shame, as well as a lot of experimentation, trial and error, and the expense (and wastefulness) of trying to find an appropriate vegan cat food that wouldn't jeopardize their health AND that they would actually eat! Dogs are much easier since they are omnivores but cats . . . much trickier for those of us dedicated to living a vegan lifestyle and wrestling with the scientific facts of what cats require nutritionally. 

I realized that I had to find a way to make peace with my decision so I went with a smaller company whose holistic vet formulator cared enough to address my concerns personally and discussed the health impacts of trying to force my cats to also be vegan. It wasn't an easy process, however, it was necessary. 

I truly hope that all pet parents, vegan or not, will consider feeding your pets our award-winning, never recalled, holistically formulated pet food, treats, and supplements from Life's Abundance. 

For more information or to make a purchase, be sure to visit:

www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her online specialty pet boutiques (www.TheGiftedPet.com & www.PamperedPetEssentials.com), and premium pet food business (www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

She is an enthusiastic advocate for animal rights, including wildlife & nature and likes to dabble in creative projects such as photography, digital art, custom greeting cards and more!

Raven is also dedicated to helping pet parents and other humans stay happy, healthy, and balanced with her 100% therapeutic-grade essential oils, oil-infused nutritional supplements, and oil-related lifestyle enhancements via Holistic Oils For Pets & Peeps! (www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com)

For more information, please use the Contact Me! page on this blog or visit her Facebook page to PM her www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps

DIY Cleaning Recipe + YL Diffuser Recipes!

Armed with essential oils, I believe it's possible to work smarter ~ not harder. 

Take advantage of the purity and power behind essential oils and watch how a little elbow grease goes a long way! I've enjoyed sharing DIYs with you in the past using popular essential oils and blends, so this week I have a neat kitchen cleaning hack you can try.  You can proactively begin ditching those toxins and harsh chemicals you've been using in your cleaning routine, even if you start with just one DIY recipe.

Try the DIY recipe below and let me know what oils you used with it.

Woodsy Diffuser Blends   Forest Rain 3 drops Bergamot 2 drops Lime 1 drop Cedarwood 1 drop Patchouli Walk in the Woods 1 drop Pine 1 drop Cedarwood 1 drop Rosemary 2 drops Bergamot Not A Sound 1 drop Frankincense 2 drops Juniper 3 drops Cypress   Lavender Life: 32 Uses For Woodsy Essential Oils

DIY Garbage Disposal Fresheners   What You Need: 1 cup salt 1/2 cup water 2 cups baking soda 1 ½ cups liquid Castile soap (readily found online or in stores ~ we prefer Bronner's!) 10 drops Lemon essential oil 10 drops Grapefruit essential oil 10 drops Purification essential oil  Some other oils you may want to try are Lime, Tangerine, Citrus Fresh, Thieves, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Pine!  What You Do: 1. Mix your soap and water in one dish, then the baking soda and salt in another. 2. Slowly pour a small amount of the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring well and checking the consistency. Do not add ALL the liquid or it will become overly wet.  You want to be able to pack it together and hold its shape. If it does become too wet, just add a little more baking soda until you get the desired consistency. 3. Use a spoon to scoop the thick paste onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and flatten drops with the spoon. They will need to be more flat than round because they will dry faster that way. 4. You can let your DIY garbage disposal pods air-dry for a day or two, or place them in the oven at 175 degrees for an hour and a half to two hours until they are dry. Store them in a creatively reused glass jar with a lid for easy, airtight storage. 5. Run hot water through the garbage disposal to clear out any lingering debris. Once clear, pop one of these disposal pods in and shut off the water. Let it run for about 10-15 seconds, then give it a final rinse with hot water.  Deodorized and clean!

What did you think of September's promotion?   Start your day with a dose of vitality from MultiGreens capsules, then tackle the day's challenges with the cool, invigorating scent of Raven. Support your immune system with InnerDefense soft gels or KidScents SniffleEase. Bring each busy day to a peaceful close with a Ginger Vitality hot tea to unwind and support a healthy digestive system. Click the button below to learn more about the products above and how you can get them for free with a qualifying order. SEE PROMO

Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets as part of the family,          as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her online specialty pet boutiques (www.TheGiftedPet.com)  and premium pet food business (www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

She is an enthusiastic advocate for animal rights, including wildlife & nature and likes to dabble in creative projects such as photography, digital art, custom greeting cards and more!

Raven is also dedicated to helping pet parents and other humans stay happy, healthy, and balanced with her 100% therapeutic-grade essential oils, oil-infused nutritional supplements, and oil-related lifestyle enhancements via Holistic Oils For Pets & Peeps! (www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com)

For more information, please use the Contact Me! page on this blog or visit her Facebook page to PM her www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps