Holistic Pets & Peeps: July 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Common Sense Ways to Protect Your Home Before Your Next Trip

Vacation Destination

Whether you’re taking that overdue summer vacation or traveling for business, an empty home can be an invitation to criminals. You might worry about other problems while you’re gone, such as a fire or plumbing issue. When you’re vacation planning, make some time to plan to keep your home safe. Here’s a checklist that can help you prep your home for a trip.

Make Your Home Look Occupied

If it appears as if someone is living in your home, it won’t be as inviting to burglars.

Have someone pick up your mail and newspaper or have them stopped while you’re gone. Or, arrange to have someone housesit (or petsit) in your absence!
Park your car inside the garage or have someone move the car occasionally. You could also ask a neighbor to park in your driveway.
Install motion-activated floodlights. Outdoor lighting is the enemy of thieves.
Arrange lawn care or snow removal while you’re gone.
Notify your home security company. In some communities, you can let the police know that you’ll be out of town.
Ask a neighbor to take your trash can out before garbage pickup and to take it up to your home after pickup.
Leave emergency numbers with the person who is watching your home.
Leave your window coverings as you normally would. Take a walk outside to see how they look.
Set a timer on your bedroom light that turns it on about an hour before you normally go to bed and then turns it off at your bedtime.

Shut Off Appliances and Plumbing

Flooding and electrical fires are a real possibility anytime, but when you’re away from home there’s no one to deal with the issue quickly. You can take precautions that increase home safety and give you peace of mind. Additionally, you’ll save money on your electric bill.

Set your thermostat to closer match the outside temperatures. Turn it up in the summer or lower it in the winter. You don’t want to completely turn it off, because it protects your furniture, artwork, and plants.
Turn off the water valves to your washer, dishwasher, toilet, and sinks, if possible.
If your water heater has a vacation mode, use it.
Unplug chargers, fans, small appliances and electronic devices.
If you do leave items plugged in, protect them by using a surge protector.

General Home Preparation

Home safety isn’t the only reason you should prepare your home for a vacation. Avoid coming home to a mess by planning ahead. When you get home, you just want to rest and get ready to get back to work. Make sure to prepare your home for an uncomplicated time when you get back:

Clean out your fridge. Get rid of any food that won’t last while you’re away.
Take out your trash. Go through your entire home to get trash from the bathroom and bedrooms.
Lock and secure all windows and doors. Check the basement, sunroom and outside buildings.
Run the dishwasher while you’re handling last-minute tasks. You don’t want to come home to a sink full of dirty dishes.
Check your washer to make sure you don’t leave behind a wet load while you’re away.

If you are a pet parent and you are hiring a pet sitter to care for your pets while you are away, ask them what other services may be included or just a small extra fee. Most pet sitters will help you with bringing in the mail, taking out any trash, rotating lights to make it look like the house is occupied, cleaning up any pet messes, and just keeping an eye on things in general!

Take Your Pet With You or Hire A Pet Sitter!

Enjoy a Carefree Vacation

Alert your bank and credit card company with your travel plans to expect activity on your cards. As you get ready to walk out the door, go back through every room and double-check that you haven’t left anything undone.

You may not be able to prevent every catastrophe from happening while you’re away from home. However, you can adequately prepare for your trip and ensure peace of mind by doing what you can well in advance of your travels!

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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)

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Monday, July 29, 2019

Keeping Your Pets Safe During Summertime Heat Waves

Cool Dog In Pool

The massive heat wave that swept the U.S. from the East Coast to the Midwest last weekend may be over, but the danger hasn’t passed since weather pattern for the entire country looks to be hot, hot, hot!!! And, let's not forget about our European friends who are also experiencing extreme temps in their region.

As thermometers remain high, pets are at risk for heat exhaustion if their internal temperature rises above normal. If it continues to climb, pets are in danger of experiencing heatstroke, which can lead to organ failure and death.

Symptoms of heatstroke include:

• glazed eyes

• accelerated heart rate

• heavy panting

• excessive drooling

• red/purple gums or tongue

• vomiting

• lack of coordination

• seizures

• unconsciousness

The best way to prevent pets from overheating in the summer is by limiting their exposure time. Minimize outdoor exercise and restrict walks to early mornings or late evenings when temperatures are cooler. Pets should be kept inside as much as possible; when outside, make sure to supply plenty of water and shade.

Indoor Kitty Staying Cool

If you suspect your pet is suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke, move the animal into an area with shade or air conditioning. Apply cool wet towels to their head, neck, and chest to help cool them down, and offer small amounts of tepid water so they won't drink too fast and get sick. Then contact your veterinarian or bring your pet to the nearest emergency clinic immediately.

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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!

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

NEW! HolistaPet CBD Oil For Dogs, Cats & Horses!

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NEW to the Holistic Pets & Peeps family of holistic remedies for pets . . .

HolistaPet CBD Oil For Dogs, Cats & Horses ~ Potential Benefits of CBD for Pets

What is HolistaPet CBD Oil? ~ Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most highly researched compounds found in the industrial hemp plant (Cannabis Sativa). This natural occurring cannabinoid is gaining more popularity over the past few years because of its potential benefits. Our CBD Oil For Dogs and our delicious CBD dog treats contain NO THC, are non-psychoactive and will NOT get your pet “High”.

HolistaPet believes that your pet’s health and comfort should always come first. They are dedicated to providing natural remedies to reduce your pet’s pain or discomfort without all the side effects of traditional prescription drugs. All products have been crafted to help aid in the relief of pain, inflammation, arthritis, digestive issues, allergies, skin problems, seizures, nausea, cancer, tumors, anxiety, and phobias. They wholeheartedly believe that consuming natural occurring superfoods can help lower the risk of certain illnesses and promote overall health and wellness while also encouraging a healthy appetite.

HolistaPet was founded by a group of health-conscious enthusiasts with over 25 years of combined experience in the organic food industry. They’ve been able to partner up with hemp farms in Colorado to produce some of the highest grade CBD pet products available on the market.

As a result, they came out with a unique line of organic, plant-based CBD pet products. Their products contain only the best organic vegan ingredients. They are cruelty-free, non-GMO, gluten-free and dairy-free. They use only pure wholesome ingredients, no artificial flavors or colors.

CBD Oil for Dogs & Cats ~ Potential Uses ~ Research has shown that CBD may act as an anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antiemetic, antioxidant, anxiolytic and antipsychotic agent. Therefore many of our customers are sharing their experience with CBD as a potential aid for many ailments including ~ pain & inflammation, nausea, stress & anxiety, skin conditions & allergies, and more.

Potential Benefits of CBD Oil for Horses ~ Cannabidiol (CBD) is produced naturally by the hemp plant. Recent studies have found how CBD works with your horse’s endocannabinoid system to potentially help improve overall health.

CBD oil is a great way to ensure your horse receives a proper daily nutrition balance. Veterinarians nationwide are recommending HolistaPet CBD as the top holistic choice for helping promote a healthy life for your four-legged friend.

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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!

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Invite Freshness To Stay with YL Essential Oils!

There's no place like home . . . a clean home that is! Finding new ways to invigorate your cleaning routine with essential oils is a popular and well-loved topic. I'm always looking for reasons to reach for my oils and discover alternatives to harsh cleaning products to accomplish that desirable deep clean. Below I'm including a fantastic DIY bathroom scrub for you to try out!

Let's invite freshness into our homes together.

You can use essential oils for household chores alongside other natural products like bicarbonate of soda, Castile soap, and vinegar. Not only do our essential oils provide an amazingly-fresh aroma ~ they also put the elbow-grease behind the cleaning with their naturally derived, plant-based ingredients.

Some great oils for cleaning include Lemon, Lime, Tea Tree, Lavender, Pine, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and the essential oil blends ~ Thieves and Purification.

Try diffusing Lemongrass for an aroma that can inspire a sense of clarity and relaxation.

You can also add Lemongrass essential oil to your cleaning products, dish soap, and laundry!

Lemongrass essential oil will invigorate your senses with its bright, lemony scent!

This is a neat DIY recipe for a deep, sparkling clean that will leave your bathroom or kitchen smelling great!

Give it a try and let me know what you think.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup baking soda
2 caps of Thieves household cleaner
1-2 teaspoons water
4 drops Thieves essential oil
4 drops Lemon essential oil

Mix paste and smear around your tub, grout, sink, toilet, and shower tiles until everything is coated.

Let it sit and come back 15-20 minutes later. Use a scrubber on the surface, rinse and then watch it sparkle!

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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!

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Splash Into Summer With YL's July PV Promo!!

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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!

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Why Pet Parent Consumers Trust Life's Abundance Pet Food

PLEASE NOTE: Life’s Abundance is NOT the subject of any FDA investigations or cases of DCM.

The FDA’s June 27 update linking 16 dog food brands to reports of the canine heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has pet parents understandably concerned. Our hearts go out to affected families, and we’re happy to address your questions about our brand.

Our Purpose is You

At Life’s Abundance we are fueled by our passion for helping families, including pets, live longer, happier, healthier lives. You and your family are at the top of our minds as we develop products, select ingredients, choose suppliers and answer your questions.

If you already feed your companion Life’s Abundance food, thank you for placing your trust in us. If you or someone you know is considering making a switch, we hope you will choose Life’s Abundance.

Our way of thinking sets us apart, but it doesn’t end there.

* Authenticity. We don’t buy into fads and marketing gimmicks. Our formulas are based on proven science and evolve only when research confirms that an adjustment will provide a nutritional benefit. In fact, because we are proactive in our approach, we were among the first to include guaranteed probiotics in our foods.

* Guaranteed Taurine. We guarantee minimum amounts of taurine in all of our dry dog foods. Though this nutrient is not required by AAFCO, we have always seen it as an important and beneficial supplement in our dog foods.

* Regular Testing. We regularly test all of our dry foods. Some tests are standard protocol and some go above and beyond standard requirements. For example, after a 2018 FDA report indicated there may be a link between DCM and taurine deficiency, we re-tested taurine levels in all of our dry dog food diets. Then, later that year we re-tested Vitamin D after a series of recalls due to an excess of this nutrient. In all cases, we remain vigilant about the safety of our products.

* Proven Results. For two decades families like yours have trusted us to provide the best nutrition for their pets. Generations of dogs and cats have thrived on our products and thousands of pet parents have shared their experience through reviews we can be proud of.

* Feeding Trials in Process. We recognize the importance of standardized, scientific testing and the value of Feeding Trials and we are underway with the process to trial all of our dry dog foods.

* Quick Notification System. We are proud of the fact that we have never had a recall. But, what we are most thrilled with is our Quick Notification System. Unlike most brands, because we have a direct relationship with customers, in the event there is ever an issue with a product, we will be able to notify consumers immediately. Rather than waiting to hear about a problem in the news, from a friend, or never hearing about it all, Life’s Abundance will contact you directly by email, phone or even mail. That’s a level of service you simply can’t get anywhere else.

As a company and as pet parents ourselves, news of events like DCM makes us pause to acknowledge what it means to be based on a foundation of integrity, and to appreciate those families whose well being our products support.

Rest assured that we are monitoring this investigation closely and will provide updates as they become available.

Learn More and Shop Here:

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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!

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