If you regularly follow this blog and if you have read the website then you already know how important I feel it is to remain with your pets during feeding times. Watch them carefully not only to make sure they do not steal each others food, have a snarky moment with another or in the
Read the piece25 USES & BENEFITS OF THE MELISSA ESSENTIAL OIL I truly believe in the benefits of using essential oils in our everyday life. I have been a distributer with Young Living for over ten years (#1166695). I tried other brands but always came back to Young Living. Recently I saw a post where a couple
Continue readingThere are times I question why I decided to breed dogs. This week is one of those times. If you follow this blog then you already know about our last litter – it was bittersweet, exhausting, expensive, educational and fulfilling all at once. Multiply those emotions and facts for this past few days and you
Continue readingSo here you are waiting for a puppy from the breeder you have developed a relationship with after a lengthy search. You both have agreed that your expectations and theirs are a good match. You have passed the breeders detailed interviews, home checks, reference checks and enjoyed many lengthy conversations over the last few months
Continue readingBaltic Raw Amber This season we are attempting to fight the terrible tick issues here in the south by using every natural method we know of. We always add DE to their food, spray with various essential oil blends (see other posts) and use peppermint Wondercide – but this season we are also going to
Continue readingEssential Oils Meant to Boost Fertility (for humans and dogs alike) There are several essential oils that may have fertility boosting qualities: Geranium: This oil is fantastic for balancing hormones and regulating a bitch’s cycle. It also has the soothing effect of calming emotions and eliminate stress. Calendula: Great for topical application blended with a carrier oil
Continue readingThere have been many articles on information good breeders suggest for post whelp health for the newborns and dam. Do a search for breeding on The Stafford Knot website in the Library section and you will find several interesting articles submitted by breeders from around the world. I wont go into too many details but
Continue readingTherapeutic grade essential oils are an excellent natural support system for both new puppies and your bitch. Here are a few oils we have used. Stress Away : This was invaluable to calm any anxiety, both for mama and breeder. Stress Away is a blend of Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Ocatea, Lavender and Vanilla, which is
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