Calming Creek - Holistic Pet Health

03/01/2025

There’s a growing bird flu concern, with warnings to avoid feeding raw food to pets. A recent recall of Northwest Naturals pet food cited the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). However, the Oregon Department of Agriculture tested an opened bag, violating standard protocols that require testing from unopened samples to ensure accuracy. This has caused widespread alarm among pet owners without sufficient evidence to justify it.

For me, I’m continuing to feed my dogs and cats their normal diet of gently cooked and raw food. This highlights the importance of knowing your food sources. If you prefer to be cautious, a gently cooked diet could be a good option until the situation is resolved.

Great article by Susan Thixton:
https://truthaboutpetfood.com/ending-2024-with-the-worst-pet-food-regulatory-failure/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=MVSAG6bCJZFmqGcXwE-aKrDnzM8zbqSVd25zOoZbsvU.Yhix2W

01/01/2025

🎉 Hello, 2025! 🎉

This year, we’re all about calm vibes only—for you and your pets. 🐾💆‍♀️ Let’s kick off 2025 with more balance, less stress, and a whole lot of love.

💬 What’s your big goal for you and your pet this year? Drop below 👇

✨ Stay tuned for some fun challenges for you and your dogs and cats - there will be prizes! 🎁🐕🐈

Let’s make this your pet’s best (and calmest) year yet. 💖

01/01/2025

✨🌟 Happy New Year 2025! 🌟✨

From our furry and feathered family to yours, we want to take a moment to thank each of you for the love and support you’ve shared with us this year. 💖 Your encouragement, kindness, and trust have been such a blessing, and I'm beyond grateful to be part of your journey in caring for your beloved pets.

As we step into 2025, let’s carry forward all the love, joy, and healing we’ve experienced together. May this year bring even more connection, understanding, and healing for both our animal friends and ourselves. 🌱🐾

Remember, we are never alone in this journey and together, we create a world of love and comfort for our pets. Here's to a new year filled with even more moments of peace, joy, and magic. ✨

With love and gratitude, Melissa and the Crew 🐾💖

31/12/2024

✨ 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬🐾

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to set a peaceful, balanced tone for both you and your pets.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦?

🐾 Pets sense your energy - your calm is their calm.
💖 Calm creates a foundation for better health and behavior.
🌿 A balanced start sets the tone for the whole year!

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Start the year by reflecting on your pet’s wellness and energy. Take a moment to breathe, center yourself, and set a clear intention for creating calm together. 🌸

👉 Stay tuned for more tips and join the journey to a peaceful, joyful 2025!

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲?
✨ Book a personalized session to help your furry friend begin 2025 with a sense of calm and balance. https://calendly.com/melissacalmingcreek/ac-plus-energy ✨

30/12/2024

🌟 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬! 🌟

The new year is just around the corner, and what better way to welcome it than with a fresh mindset for both you and your furry friends?

As we gear up for 2025, let’s focus on 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦, 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. Whether it’s helping your pets feel more at ease during stressful moments or nurturing their overall wellness, this is the perfect time to start a journey toward peace and harmony.

👉 Ready to take the first step toward a calmer new year? 💬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓? 👇

💡 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Your pets pick up on your energy. When you’re calm, they’re more likely to feel calm too. So let’s 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 this year!

Stay tuned for daily tips, tricks, and insights as part of 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐭, designed to help you and your pets thrive together this year.

📅 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟓 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝟏𝟓-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭! 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭. https://calendly.com/melissacalmingcreek/1-hour-pet-consultation

28/12/2024

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28/12/2024

Here is Solutions Pet Products, LLC' thoughtful perspective on avian influenza and raw pet food safety.

I love how they break down the facts and highlight the importance of responsible sourcing, food handling, and the role of fermentation in ensuring clean and healthy products. Their commitment to regenerative farming and exclusive, rigorous standards is exactly why I trust brands like this for my own pets.

One point that really stood out to me was their discussion on fermentation. I’ve often wondered about the role fermentation plays in neutralizing potential pathogens and how it contributes to food safety. Learning that it creates a potent probiotic culture capable of deactivating harmful entities, including viruses, really deepens my confidence in this process.

The reminder that health starts at the source is another key takeaway for me, and honestly, this has become my mantra at this point. Whether it’s about raw food or any pet diet, starting with healthy animals raised in clean environments is absolutely critical. The connection they draw between food safety and the broader health of the planet is also spot-on, it's all interconnected.

If you're navigating concerns about raw diets or pet food safety, this post is a great read and highlights why a holistic approach is key.

To say that "avian influenza is on the rise" or to assume that avian influenza is a new and scary disease is irresponsible at best. Quite simply, the reason that we are seeing it come up now and haven't in previous years to the degree that we are seeing now is because it is being tested for by FDA now, where before it was handled by USDA and poultry growers. To speak as though we all need to button up our standards now fully assumes that the standards of raw pet food manufacturers are where the problem stems from. We say constantly that one cannot get healthy food from sick animals - what you get from sick animals is sick food. Solutions Pet Products has been defending our foods and consumers from viruses, pathogens, contaminants, etc ever since we ran our very first production batch.

SOURCING: Like most things regarding health, sourcing is of utmost importance regarding, not just AI, but all viruses and pathogens. Starting from a base of healthy birds, who are not exposed to contaminated birds, eliminates the risk completely before the birds even get to our facility. Clean sourcing that encourages a robust immune system is one of the main benefits of regenerative farming.

FERMENTATION: Besides the incredibly effective food safety step of keeping our foods and raw materials frozen throughout the entire manufacturing process (none of our ingredients ever thaw until the consumer thaws them out at home), fermentation has been shown to effectively neutralize viruses and pathogens through “competitive inhibition”. The strength of our food is in its potent probiotic culture that deactivates harmful entities, including viruses.

EXCLUSIVITY: It is no surprise that factory farmed animals are diseased and are creating a culture of disease. That is why we chose to come out of the gate with the cleanest possible sourcing and the highest quality manufacturing standard - we saw this coming. Our food isn’t co-packed and our ingredients are stored in our own private cold storage facility. Nothing that we haven’t vetted comes in contact with our food at any stage in the process.

HANDLING: It seems as though the FDA warnings regarding avian influenza in raw food are based, if we assume honorable intent, on an abundance of caution rather than on any determinable data. To date, there have not been any robust or scientifically valid studies showing that animals can contract AI from eating raw meat that has been properly handled - instances studied involve either direct contact with contaminated birds or improperly handled raw meat. It is easy to lose perspective - if a pet gets sick or dies, we rush to blame something tangible, often food, before considering other factors, such as how that food was handled, the environment that it was kept in or served in, and how the affected pet lived or was treated aside from their diet.

People can throw around their fancy words like "biosecurity" all they like, speaking as though it is a new concept. At the end of the day, we are not going to change anything that we are doing, because we have been doing what is needed to be done to create safe, clean food from the very beginning. Solutions for pets and solutions for the planet are one in the same.

We are, as we always have been, committed to clean, raw, earth honoring foods. As we usher in a New Year, that conviction remains stronger than ever. Thank you all for your support and your passion and we are excited to move forward in consistency and health ❤️

23/12/2024

Join me tomorrow at 11:11 AM on Instagram Live for a special Christmas Eve meditation and Reiki share. 🎄✨ Let’s take a moment to ground ourselves, embrace gratitude, and invite peace into this holiday season. Bring your pets, friends, and family to share in this moment of calm and connection. 💕 See you there!

23/12/2024

For anyone navigating pet loss this season, I want you to know you’re not alone. If you're finding the holidays especially tough, I invite you to join our Compassionate Paws community - a safe space where you can connect with others, find support resources, and participate in weekly meditation and Reiki sessions designed to help you heal.

We’re here to offer comfort, understanding, and love during this difficult time. Come be part of this compassionate community.

👉 Join Compassionate Paws today for support and healing: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionatepaws

23/12/2024

Special Post-Holiday Energy Healing Sessions!!

I’m opening up shop this Thursday and Friday after Christmas for a little holiday decompression at a special rate! 🎄 These remote 30-minute energy sessions are perfect for helping your pet or YOU release tension, restore balance, and recharge as we approach the home stretch of the year.

💫 Special Rate: $60 (normally $80!)
💫 Dates Available: Thursday & Friday only!
💫 Session Includes:
Energy healing tailored to pets or people
Stress relief and chakra balancing
The ultimate in-home relaxation experience

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Prioritize self-care and start the new year refreshed.
https://calendly.com/melissacalmingcreek/post-holiday-session

All animal species welcome, including humans! Please note: This session is for healing only, and does not include a reading.

22/12/2024

𝟏𝟏 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧

Have you tried energy healing for your pet? I’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments! 💬

Have you ever noticed how your pet picks up on your emotions? They’re incredibly sensitive to energy- both good and bad. That’s why energy healing can be transformative for your animal companion!

Here are just a few benefits of energy healing for pets:

🐾 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: Helps them let go of tension from stressful events, like vet visits or changes in the home.
💪 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: Aids their healing journey after illness, surgery, or trauma by supporting their body’s natural energy flow.
🧘‍♀️ 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Brings a sense of calm, grounding them in moments of chaos (hello, holiday stress!).
💖 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝: Sharing this calming practice deepens your connection.

If you’re curious about energy healing for pets, it’s easier to get started than you think!

🎁 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝, "A Beginner’s Guide to Energy Healing for Pets", where I’ll guide you through simple techniques to connect with your pet’s energy.

📹 Check my stories for the link to download your free copy!

22/12/2024

🌍✨ Day 6: 11 Days Of Calm - Grounding Meditation for You & Your Pet ✨🌍

Feeling frazzled by the holiday hustle? You’re not alone because our pets feel it too! But a little grounding can go a long way in restoring calm for both of you.

Here’s a 3-minute grounding ritual you can try right now:

1️⃣ Sit with Your Pet: Find a quiet spot where you and your pet can relax together. Place your feet flat on the ground and let your hands gently rest on your furry friend if they’re comfortable with it. Invite them to participate in any way they want. Don't force them to sit with you.

2️⃣ Visualize Roots: Close your eyes and imagine roots growing from the soles of your feet deep into the earth. Picture those roots anchoring you, providing stability and a connection to nature’s calming energy.

3️⃣ Breathe Calm Energy: Take slow, deep breaths. With each inhale, draw in a sense of calm and serenity. With each exhale, imagine sending that peaceful energy down through your hands to your pet. Feel the bond between you grow stronger and more balanced.

✨ Take It to the Next Level ✨

Check out my Grounding Meditation for You & Your Pet on YT to guide you through this process with ease. It’s short, soothing, and designed to help you both feel centered and calm in just a few minutes. 🎁 https://youtu.be/Z-V6ctLCzfs

🐾 Share the Love: Have you ever meditated with your pet? Let me know in the comments how it feels to share such a calming moment with them!

💡 Pro Tip: Make this a regular part of your routine, even for just a few minutes a day. It’s a beautiful way to deepen your connection with your pet while reducing stress for both of you.

21/12/2024

🌌❄️ 𝓦𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓢𝓸𝓵𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓔𝓷𝓮𝓻𝓰𝔂 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓽: 𝓐 𝓒𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓡𝓲𝓽𝓾𝓪𝓵 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓟𝓮𝓽𝓼 ❄️🌌

Tonight marks the longest night of the year, a time to embrace stillness, reflect on the past, and welcome the returning light. It’s also the perfect opportunity to cleanse and reset your home’s energy—for yourself and your beloved pets!
Here’s a simple ritual to infuse your space with calm and clarity:

🌿 1. 𝐒𝐦𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞:
Choose pet-safe herbs like 𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 to gently cleanse your home of stagnant energy. Wave the smoke mindfully (keeping your pets at a safe distance) and set the intention to release stress and invite peace.

🧘‍♀️🐾 2. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐭:
Sit quietly with your furry companion for 𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. Place your hand near their heart or gently rest it on their back. Breathe deeply and focus on grounding energy, visualizing a calm, connected space for both of you.

🕯️ 3. 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞:
A single white candle symbolizes peace, light, and fresh beginnings. As it glows, envision warmth and harmony filling your home, creating a cozy haven for you and your pet. 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘱: Choose a fragrance-free, non-toxic candle. Waxes such as soy, beeswax, or coconut-apricot blends are typically safer options.

💡 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Add a soft blanket or your pet’s favorite bed nearby to make the ritual extra comforting for them.

💬 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦:
What’s your go-to way to create a peaceful winter vibe for you and your pet? Drop your tips or favorite traditions in the comments below—I’d love to hear!

✨ 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
Download my 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚, 𝟓 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 & 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, and discover more easy, pet-friendly tips to create a serene space this season. 🎁 https://calmingcreekcompanions.com/energy-checklist

21/12/2024

✨𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚: 𝘼 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩, 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙡✨

Today marks the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year and the first day of winter. 🌌 As nature slows and rests, we’re reminded to honor the cycles of the season, embracing stillness and renewal.

Yule traditions often center around fire, a symbol of warmth and the sun’s return. Lighting a candle or enjoying a cozy fire can help us reflect on the light within the darkness. 🕯️🔥

For me, this season is about connecting to nature’s rhythms through rituals and traditions like meditating, journaling, decorating a yule like, and burning a bon fire. I love inviting my animals to join me in these sacred moments. Their quiet wisdom and comforting presence remind me to rest, be present, and cherish the bond we share. 🐾

Our pets are beautiful examples of living in harmony with nature—slowing down, seeking warmth, and savoring the moment. Let’s follow their lead and honor this time to rest, reconnect, and nurture ourselves and those we love.
Happy Winter Solstice! 🌟 May this season bring you peace, light, and the joy of being together.

21/12/2024

🥰😻 Because nothing says love like a gift that screams, ‘I see you.’

20/12/2024

Feeling the Holiday Stress? Your Pet Feels It Too!

The holidays bring joy and magic, but let’s be honest, they can also bring stress and chaos. And your pets? They’re like little mirrors, reflecting all that frantic energy back at you.

But don’t worry, I’ve got just the thing to help you both find your calm again!

🎁 Start with my free checklist! https://calmingcreekcompanions.com/energy-checklist

Download the '5 Ways to Shift Household Energy for Calm & Balance' guide. Inside, you’ll find quick, easy tips to restore peace in your home, like:

🐾 Using pet-safe essential oils for a serene vibe.
🐾 Creating grounding moments with your furry friend.
🐾 Shifting your own energy to calm the space.

✨ Need a deeper dive?

Take it up a notch with my Energy Cleansing Guide for Pets—the ultimate toolkit for creating a calm, cozy vibe for the whole family (furry members included).

🎄 Special Offer: It’s 50% off right now, so you can grab it for just $10.

🐾 Here’s how to get started:

✔ Download the free checklist to start calming your home today: https://calmingcreekcompanions.com/energy-checklist
✔ Upgrade to the full guide and give your pet the gift of lasting calm: https://calmingcreekcompanions.com/products/shifting-household-energy-for-calm?promo=CALMPAWS

Let’s turn the holiday stress into a season of love, joy, and peace—for you and your fur babies!

20/12/2024

Stay tuned for more on this. Seems to be a day full of transparency!