Auroraw Pet Wellness Retreat

10/03/2025

I have reviewed 50 papers on the effect of conventional spaying and neutering on our dogs health. Here is a simple chart in percentage of increase between desexed and intact animals. The results are clear. We can accomplish sterilization, prevent homelessness without damaging our dogs. Choose hormone sparing procedures - vasectomy and o***y sparing spay.

10/03/2025

Nova decided lastnight that her bed wasn’t just for sleeping, it was an enrichment texture activity! 🐾🙈

Why settle for soft and cozy when you can explore the satisfying rip of foam, the crinkle of fabric, and the joy of “remodeling” your own space? 😂

She sat so proud of her work, like a true queen of DIY enrichment.

Bed: destroyed.
Confidence: unshaken.
Tail wags: endless.

10/02/2025

👻🎃 Spotted! Our very own Aurora rocking her Marilyn Monroe beauty mark just in time for spooky season. Talk about Creepin’ It Cute!.. she actually rolled in somthing😂

📸 Join us for our Creepin’ It Cute Canine Party ~ October 30!

We’ll capture your pup’s spooky, sweet style in a festive Halloween setting. Think cobwebs, pumpkins, and all the paw-sitive vibes. Perfect for those who love to dress up, glam up, or just show off their natural howl-o-ween charm. 🐶

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot and let’s make this Halloween pup-arazzi worthy!

10/02/2025

What Can LASER Therapy Help With?

✨ LASER therapy isn’t just for injuries, it supports a wide range of conditions, even healthy, active pets can benefit from it.

Here is a short list of what it can help with..

Arthritis & joint stiffness
Hip or elbow dysplasia pain
Post-surgery recovery (spay/neuter, orthopedic, soft tissue)
Acute injuries (sprains, strains, soft tissue trauma)
Chronic inflammation
Wound & incision healing
Hot spots, skin irritation, or rashes
Muscle soreness & tension
Ligament & tendon injuries
Ear infections or inflammation
Pain from intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
General wellness & energy support

🐾 Basically... if your pup is uncomfortable, recovering, or just needs a wellness boost, LASER therapy can help!

10/02/2025

🍕🐾 Pizza night, but make it holistic!

We believe food should fuel both the body and the mind. This pup-approved “pizza” is a playful enrichment snack made with:
🌱 A vitamin packed pepper ring crust
🥚 Scrambled egg center packed with digestible protein, brain-boosting choline, and proven in recent studies to be highly bioavailable when cooked
🧀 A crunchy cheese topper for that irresistible finish

Eggs are often called a “perfect protein” 💪 nourishing muscles, supporting cell health, and making enrichment both delicious and purposeful.

Enrichment isn’t just toys.. it’s the joy of engaging all the senses through nutrition, texture, and presentation. Look at that happy face… this is what wellness, love, and crazy-good dog food joy looks like! 💚😉

09/30/2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

Today we honour the children who never came home, Survivors, their families, and communities. Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility, and at Auroraw we stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples.

🧡 Every Child Matters 🧡

09/29/2025

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09/29/2025

What's your dogs favourite week?

Happy Barktober Fest 🐾🍂🎃 Your dogs are in for an enrichment filled month! Our email newsletter has been sent - Check it for a special offer

👻🎉October 30 - Creepin’ It Cute Canine Party – October 30th. We’ll capture your dog’s spooky-cute look in a festive setting—perfect for celebrating Halloween in style.
Stay tuned for details!

🍕 September 29 – October 3: National Pizza Day
Pups will enjoy pizza-inspired enrichment treat! We’ll practice “Leave It” training —helping dogs get ready for trick-or-treaters and stay safe around tempting (but dangerous) holiday snacks.
 
🍂 October 6 – 10: Jack-o’-Lantern Search Game
Pumpkins become puzzle boxes in this festive sniff-and-search challenge! Dogs use their noses to hunt for hidden treats tucked inside carved jack-o’-lanterns—some with lids for an extra brain boost. It’s seasonal fun that taps into natural curiosity and keeps pups mentally sharp.
 
🍎 October 13 – 17: Apple Picking
Apple bobbing, “Which Hand?” games, and tunnel mazes with crunchy leaves bring out the playful side of fall. Perfect fall brain work.
 
🎃 October 20 – 24: Pumpkin Kisses
Paint your own pumpkin with peanut butter licks, “Touch the Pumpkin” trick training, make for a creative, confidence-building week.
 
👻 October 27–31:Trick-or-Treat Desensitization
We’re helping pups stay calm and confident for Halloween night with a playful desensitization experience. Staff dress up, ring doorbells, knock, and call out “Trick or Treat!”—giving dogs a chance to practice staying relaxed when the real goblins and ghouls come knocking.

09/29/2025

When you’re shopping for kibble, one of the most important, but often overlooked things to check is the carbohydrate content.

👉 Dogs have no biological requirement for starch. Their bodies are designed to thrive on protein and fat. Carbs and heavy starches (like corn, wheat, rice, potatoes, or legumes) can:

• Upset digestion and cause gas or loose stool, hello Leaky Gut

• Contribute to weight gain and metabolic stress

• Fuel inflammation that often shows up in the skin, joints, and gut

⚖️ How to Calculate Carbs in Kibble

Pet food labels don’t list carbohydrate content (sneaky sneaky), but you can figure it out with a little math:

1️⃣ Look at the guaranteed analysis on the bag: protein %, fat %, fiber %, moisture %, and ash (if listed if not you can contact the company).
2️⃣ Add those numbers together.
3️⃣ Subtract the total from 100.

✔️ The remainder is the approximate % of carbohydrates.

Example:

Protein: 25% plus,
Fat: 15% plus,
Fiber: 5% plus,
Moisture: 10% plus,
Ash: 7%

= 62%
100 – 62 = 38% carbs

🌿 Why This Matters

A lower-carbohydrate diet means:
✨ Better digestion and nutrient absorption
✨ Healthier skin, coat, and immune system
✨ Reduced inflammation in joints and tissues
✨ More stable energy and weight

At Auroraw, we believe feeding isn’t just about filling the bowl, it’s about fueling your dog’s body, mind, and long-term health. When you check the carbs, you’re giving your pup the gift of a more balanced, biologically appropriate nutrition. 💚🐶

09/28/2025

Happy Barktober Fest 🐾🍂🎃 Your dogs are in for an enrichment filled month! Our email newsletter has been sent - Check it for a special offer

👻🎉October 30 - Creepin’ It Cute Canine Party – October 30th. We’ll capture your dog’s spooky-cute look in a festive setting—perfect for celebrating Halloween in style.
Stay tuned for details!

🍕 September 29 – October 3: National Pizza Day
Pups will enjoy pizza-inspired enrichment treat! We’ll practice “Leave It” training —helping dogs get ready for trick-or-treaters and stay safe around tempting (but dangerous) holiday snacks.
 
🍂 October 6 – 10: Jack-o’-Lantern Search Game
Pumpkins become puzzle boxes in this festive sniff-and-search challenge! Dogs use their noses to hunt for hidden treats tucked inside carved jack-o’-lanterns—some with lids for an extra brain boost. It’s seasonal fun that taps into natural curiosity and keeps pups mentally sharp.
 
🍎 October 13 – 17: Apple Picking
Apple bobbing, “Which Hand?” games, and tunnel mazes with crunchy leaves bring out the playful side of fall. Perfect fall brain work.
 
🎃 October 20 – 24: Pumpkin Kisses
Paint your own pumpkin with peanut butter licks, “Touch the Pumpkin” trick training, make for a creative, confidence-building week.
 
👻 October 27–31:Trick-or-Treat Desensitization
We’re helping pups stay calm and confident for Halloween night with a playful desensitization experience. Staff dress up, ring doorbells, knock, and call out “Trick or Treat!”—giving dogs a chance to practice staying relaxed when the real goblins and ghouls come knocking.

09/26/2025

Thunder: We sniffed ALL the leaves. 🍂.. We crunched them. Oh yes, we crunched them GOOD.

Then… treats. Pumpkin, oats, ceylon cinnamon… basically heaven in a bite. 🎃🍪 freshly crafted by Kristen.

Finally, human read us a story about hero dogs. We took notes..

10/10 would autumn here again. More treats, please.

-Thunder on behalf of all dogs

09/24/2025

Nash said.. Mom, there's a new ball! 🐶💚 I will carry it everywhere.