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Going Mutts Pet Services and Nutrition, Fort McMurray, AB (2026)

06/13/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀, & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🌿🐾

For dogs with mild to moderate stress, nervousness, or overstimulation… herbs can sometimes be a really nice support tool.

A few I commonly use include:
• lemon balm
• American skullcap
• Rescue Remedy

Lemon balm is often used for:
• emotional tension
• restlessness
• nervous tummy & stress
• sensitive or overwhelmed dogs

American skullcap is more for:
• overstimulation
• tension
• hyper-alert “can’t settle” energy
• nervous system support

These herbs are generally not intended to heavily sedate dogs or “knock them out”

Instead, they’re often used to help support a calmer, more regulated nervous system during things like:
• grooming appointments
• vet visits
• travel
• fireworks
• stressful outings

And Rescue Remedy is an easy add because it’s simple, gentle, and widely available.

That said… other flower essences may sometimes be more appropriate depending on the dog and situation 🌸

Every dog is different, and herbs are still biologically active, so always start low and slow.

06/12/2026

I hope that everyone has a great weekend! I get my pups groomed tomorrow… my house has been fur city for a bit (way too long). I am looking forward to getting my home back 😂🫠

I love my dogs, but man oh man, the FUR 😳

06/12/2026

𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 & 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 🌹🐾

Rose hips are one of those ingredients that sound super simple…

…but they are actually pretty interesting from a joint support perspective

Most people think of rose hips as “just vitamin C”, but they also contain:
• antioxidants
• polyphenols
• carotenoids
• fibre
• plant compounds called 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗱𝘀

And those galactolipids are the really nerdy part 😅

Certain rose hip preparations have been studied for:
• joint stiffness
• mobility
• inflammation modulation
• oxidative stress

𝗡𝗼𝘄… 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 👇

Rose hips are NOT magic!

A dog with significant osteoarthritis usually needs a layered approach:
• appropriate body weight
• muscle maintenance
• movement/rehab
• omega-3s
• pain management when needed
• environmental support
• therapeutic joint support

But I DO think rose hips can be a nice supportive addition for some dogs.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘀… 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Not all rose hip products are the same.

Some are basically just vitamin C powders…
while others are processed specifically for joint support compounds.

One brand people often use specifically for joints is Rose-Hip Vital, which focuses on a standardized rose hip powder containing both shells and seeds (and they use a patented drying process)

🔍 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀

• antioxidant support
• connective tissue support
• collagen support
• immune support
• gentle fibre for the gut
• helping combat oxidative stress

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 🧠

Rose hips are not a replacement for a full arthritis plan…

…but they ARE a pretty cool example of how food, herbs, and functional nutrition overlap 🌹🐾

06/11/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 “𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱” 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 🐈

If you’ve ever had a cat refuse a new food like you personally offended them…

…you are definitely not alone 😂

Cats can become EXTREMELY attached to certain foods, flavours, textures, smells, and even shapes.

And honestly?

The science behind this is pretty fascinating.

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆!

Their brains and nervous systems are heavily wired around:
• familiarity
• safety
• smell
• texture
• routine
• mouthfeel

In fact, pet food companies have literally studied:
• kibble shape
• crunch factor
• texture
• aroma release
• coating palatability
• fat application
• even how food “feels” in the mouth 👀
(Yes, seriously!)

Some kibbles are specifically designed to:
• shatter differently
• smell stronger
• dissolve differently with saliva
• or create a certain crunch experience

Which honestly sounds a little ridiculous until you meet a cat that:
“only eats the triangle fish-shaped chicken crunchies from the blue bag” 😂

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲.

Cats can also become attached to:
• pâté vs chunks
• gravy texture
• temperature
• specific proteins
• specific brands
• feeding location
• bowl shape
• routine and timing

Some cats even imprint heavily on foods they were exposed to very young.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 “𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱” 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 😅

For some cats, sudden food changes can genuinely trigger:
• stress
• food refusal
• digestive upset
• nervous system dysregulation
• hunger strikes (because cats are dramatic)

This is also why slow transitions often work MUCH better.

Sometimes we have to work with:
• texture first
• smell first
• temperature first
• or tiny “micro exposures” to new foods

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 🧠

Cats don’t experience food the same way dogs — or humans — do.

For many cats, food is:
𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 + 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 + 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 + 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲.

So if your cat acts personally betrayed over a new food…

…they may not be stubborn.

They may just be VERY cat 😂🐈

06/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗬𝗠𝗠 – 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🌿🧠

A lot of people know me for the dog side of things… but yes, I also work with humans 😅

You can check out my “human” page at The Nutrition Nerd YMM

I work with people dealing with things like:
• low energy and burnout
• poor sleep and nervous system dysregulation
• digestive issues and bloating
• histamine reactions and food sensitivities
• chronic stress and feeling “wired but tired”
• blood sugar instability and cravings
• inflammation and chronic symptoms
• methylation/nutrient pathway support
• ADHD-style overwhelm and nervous system exhaustion
• “my labs are normal but I still feel awful” situations

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 $50 𝗖𝗔𝗗
(𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 — 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲)

This includes:
• reviewing your intake form
• reviewing available lab work
• terrain mapping and pattern recognition
• personalized supplement suggestions
• diet and lifestyle recommendations based on YOU as an individual

You also receive:
• 6 months of email support for general questions and small adjustments
• support that is personalized instead of “take this one magic supplement” advice 😅

𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀/𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: $20 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵

I primarily work through email so you have everything written out and easy to refer back to, but I also offer:

• 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 – $20
• 𝗜𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 – $30

(Helpful if you prefer things explained verbally or want to go through your protocol together)

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:
I am not a medical doctor, dietitian or licensed nutritionist, and I do not diagnose, treat, or cure disease. My role is supportive and educational — helping you understand patterns, terrain, lifestyle, nutrition, and foundational support options.

Because health is nuanced 😅

06/09/2026

These guys always make for great pictures lol 😂

06/09/2026

𝗚𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 🦴

Let’s talk about one of the most common “joint supplements”…

…and why the results are often… underwhelming!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼
• glucosamine → helps form cartilage building blocks (GAGs)
• chondroitin → helps retain water in cartilage (shock absorption)

Together they support:
• cartilage structure
• joint cushioning
• synovial environment
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𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆
They are not pain relievers

They’re meant for:
• slow support
• maintenance
• long-term joint integrity

Not quick fixes.
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❓𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 “𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸”
Because expectations are off.

People expect:
• fast pain relief
• visible change in days

Reality:
• subtle
• slow
• sometimes not noticeable
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀
• poor absorption (they’re large molecules)
• inflammation isn’t addressed
• joints need more than just “building blocks”
• some dogs simply don’t respond
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽
• early joint wear
• senior dogs (maintenance)
• active / working dogs
• as part of a bigger plan
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁
• acute pain
• flare-ups
• moderate → severe arthritis

This is where people get disappointed.
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𝗠𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 (𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲)
I used to give glucosamine and chondroitin as a preventative for my dogs (large breeds)

I don’t really do that anymore.

• my two seniors still get joint support
• but my younger dog (Jazz) is off of it

She’s smaller than expected, not super high-impact, and honestly… it just didn’t feel necessary for her terrain.

Same goes for me.

I used to take joint supplements when I was walking a lot more.

Now?

Less walking, more targeted nutrition…

I don’t feel like I need them!
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁

Glucosamine & chondroitin are:
structural support tools

Not:
• anti-inflammatory
• pain relief
• nervous system support
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻
• inflammation
• joint capsule irritation
• nerve sensitivity
• muscle & fascia compensation

—not just cartilage loss
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🤓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
Glucosamine & chondroitin don’t “fix joints”

They support cartilage over time.

And work best when:
• used appropriately
• expectations are realistic
• part of a bigger plan (like diet and lifestyle changes)

06/08/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘂𝘀 🌼🐾

One Bach flower I’ve been using more with Rhythm lately is 𝗠𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘂𝘀.

(Video of poor Rhythm in the comments, I call her Noodle, which is her nickname lol)

This remedy is often used for:
• specific fears
• nervous dogs
• cautious behaviour
• anxiety around known things/objects/situations

Ever since Rhythm had Lyme disease, she has gone through occasional fear phases.

Thankfully we caught it early, but I do sometimes wonder if it affected her nervous system long-term… which honestly isn’t uncommon in Lyme discussions.

If you ever go down the Lyme rabbit hole, you’ll eventually come across conversations about:
• Lyme imprint
• nervous system changes
• anxiety/fear shifts
• behavioural changes after illness

Now — I can’t say for certain that all of Rhythm’s fears are Lyme-related 😅

But I do have my suspicions.

I originally wanted to work with a homeopath specifically around Lyme imprint and nervous system support, but it just wasn’t in the budget at the time.

So instead, I’ve been supporting her more gently with:
• chamomile
• milky oats
• lemon balm when needed
• homeopathy
• Bach flowers

We’ve already worked through:
• fear of floors
• fear of stairs

…and now she seems cautious about random objects outdoors 😅

The other day it was a fallen tree… which was odd because she had literally jumped over another fallen tree earlier that week.

To be fair, the area smelled VERY strongly like wildlife p**p 😂 so I think that definitely added to the suspicion.

But Mimulus really seemed to help her previously with the floor/stair fear, so I’ll likely be using it again more consistently.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 🧠

If your dog suddenly develops new fears or behavioural changes, it’s always a good idea to rule out medical issues too.

Things like:
• vision decline
• hearing changes
• pain
• cognitive changes
• neurological issues
• kidney disease
• illness/inflammation

…can absolutely affect behaviour and confidence.

So while I love nervous system and terrain support, I also strongly believe in proper veterinary evaluation when behaviour suddenly changes 🤍

06/07/2026

Happy Saturday! 💃

For June, the only extra day off is the 19th

Also, don’t forget, I am now back to working 9am-5pm (most likely until October/November), still Monday to Friday, but feel free to ask about weekends as I do work some!

📣 If you know of anyone requiring potty breaks/walks, I am also accepting new clients for regular care!

06/06/2026

𝗔𝗚𝗘𝘀, 𝗞𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 “𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁” 🐾🔥

One thing that gets discussed a LOT in canine nutrition circles is AGEs.

AGEs = 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀

These compounds form during high heat processing:
• extrusion (most kibble)
• frying
• roasting
• heavy browning

It’s part of the same chemistry that creates:
• crispy food
• toasted bread
• grill marks
• browned meat

This is one reason some companies market:
• oven baked kibble
• air dried food
• dehydrated diets

These methods are generally lower heat than traditional extrusion and may produce fewer AGEs and less oxidation.

𝗕𝘂𝘁… 𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

This does NOT mean:
• kibble is poison
• every dog on kibble will become sick
• raw is automatically perfect
• you need to panic if kibble is what works for your family

However…

I DO think AGEs and heavy processing probably matter more in:
• chronically inflamed dogs
• seniors
• dogs with neurological disease
• chronic skin/allergy dogs
• kidney disease
• obesity/metabolic dysfunction
• dogs eating the exact same ultra-processed food for years and years

AGEs are associated with:
• oxidative stress
• inflammation
• tissue stiffness
• nerve damage
• vascular stress
• accelerated aging processes

And dogs eating kibble daily for life likely have a much more repetitive AGE exposure pattern than humans do.

𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Honestly? Small changes matter.

Even adding:
• fresh foods
• berries
• omega-3s
• lightly cooked meat
• eggs
• sardines
• antioxidant-rich foods
• hydration support

…may help support overall terrain and reduce oxidative burden.

And don’t underestimate lifestyle:
• appropriate exercise
• outside time/sunlight
• stress reduction
• healthy body weight
• clean water
• sleep/rest
• digestion support

These things influence inflammation and metabolic health too.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 🧠
I don’t think this topic should create fear.

But I DO think it’s worth understanding that:
food processing changes biology.

And while we can’t eliminate every modern stressor… we CAN often improve terrain with thoughtful upgrades instead of perfectionism.

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