Double T Mini Aussies

09/15/2025

09/10/2025

We were told the conventional spaying/neutering was the best choice.
But research says otherwise…

Multiple research studies have confirmed that removing the go**ds leads to a sharp rise of the luteinizing hormone causing:

➡️ Chronic inflammation
➡️ Thyroid issues
➡️ Aggression and fearfulness
➡️ Ligament damage
➡️ Increased cancer risk

09/06/2025

Your Dog Has Many Microbiomes

Your dog's entire body contains pockets of bacteria cultures contained in microbiome bubbles designed to help keep the organ healthy via bacteria cultures.

These bacteria cultures have to appear in particular ratios to each other in order for the microbiome bubble to be healthy and functional. Too much or too little of certain bacteria and the microbiome bubble collapses onto itself and the good bacteria suddenly become not-so-good bacteria. These complex bacteria cultures need to be fed to continue to flourish. Feed the wrong diet and you starve some cultures and flood the system with other bacteria cultures.

I cannot say this enough times ....

How and what you feed your dog will influence these microbiome cultures in your dog's body. Your dog requires a wide scope of rotated whole food nutrition to correctly feed the bacteria cultures. If you feed a narrow scope of poor quality processed food every day, eventually your dog's balanced microbiome cultures become unbalanced and then collapse.
This is ground zero for health problems to be created in your dog.

You can prevent this from happening by understanding how and why the food that you feed to your dog helps to shape his long term health.
Don't let big business pet food ads influence your food choices.
Don't let scientists paid to be shills for big business pet food companies try to pass off the lie that "complete nutrition" by feeding stand alone high heat processed food diets is healthier for your dog. It's not healthier and it's made obvious by the growing numbers of our chronically sick and dying dogs.

Their science of nutrition and health just don't add up.

09/04/2025

Excellent info! Very well explained

The Reason Behind Chicken Protein Allergy In Your Dog... It's Not What You Might Think
By: Margit Maxwell
September 02, 2025

Here is a very common complaint with dog diets these days - an allergy to chicken and egg protein.

I read this question today, "My dog is allergic to chicken. I asked our vet if he would be allergic to eggs too. The vet said he did not know and advised to stay away from both."

So the usual Vet advice is to avoid feeding chicken protein to your dog and likely eggs too.The problem with this approach is not understanding the actual root cause for your dog's histamine trigger or "food allergy"to chicken protein.

And here begins the downward cycle of owners' in a constant cycle of looking for expensive novel proteins that their dog can tolerate.

Not All Chicken Protein Is The Same

Generally speaking the nutrition contained in chicken protein is as follows ( white meat vs dark meat totals do vary):

-Protein: Builds and repairs tissues, maintains muscle mass, and supports overall body function,
-Niacin (Vitamin B3): Crucial for energy production, DNA synthesis, and brain health,
-Selenium: A trace mineral essential for a healthy immune system, thyroid function, and fertility,
-Phosphorus: Plays a role in energy production and is necessary for strong bones and teeth,
-Vitamin B6: Contributes to brain health and energy production,
-Choline: Important for brain health and development,
-Iron: Found in higher amounts in darker meat, supporting oxygen transport in the blood.

Chicken contains healthy nutrition so why do so many dogs have a histamine reaction to chicken protein? The likely reasons for your dog's reaction to chicken protein has to do with :

-omega 6 to omega 3 essential fatty acid ratios out of balance,
- corn only fed chicken,
- glyphosate laden corn feed fed to the commercially farmed chickens,
- antibiotics used in the commercial chicken farming process,
- feeding the exact same narrow nutrient profile for every meal to your dog.

The Omega's

In a very simplified explanation, essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats the body cannot produce so they need to be consumed.
There are two types of these fatty acids:
-Linoleic acid (LA): An omega-6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils, seeds, and nuts.
-Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): An omega-3 fatty acid found in seed sources like flaxseed, chia seeds, and fish.

Omega 3 to 6 fatty acids should ideally be consumed in a ratio, more omega 3 and less omega 6 (about 4 - 6 omega 3 to 1 omega 6, but the western diet ratios are flipped because of the high processed foods stuffs used in the manufacturing and consuming of processed foods.

One food that is notoriously high in omega 6 is corn. Commercial chicken farms (not pasture raised free range birds) are fed a commercial feed that uses primarily corn and soy. The high omega 6 found in the corn is then stored in chicken fat cells which are then released by digestion in the mammals who consume the chicken protein.

Additionally, nearly all feed corn and soy crops come from genetically modified corn that has been heavily sprayed with the herbicide glyphosate. As glyphosate residue is not destroyed via any of the manufacturing processes, the glyphosate residue in the feed crops consumed by the chickens is now contained in the chicken protein too. The ingested glyphosate residue contained in the chicken protein and the combination of high omega 6 values then begins to adversly impact the gut microbiome cultures as well as creating an inflammatory effect in the body. Histamines are released by the body to neutralize the inflammatory attack spurred on by the high omega 6 fatty acids. An over representation of histamine in the body is responisble for the allergic or food sensitivity symptoms seen in your dog.

Pasture Raised Animals

Things that can be done to make chicken less inflammatory and reaction producing:
- look for chicken that is free range AND pasture raised and fed. Grass fed grazing birds that eat a natural diet eat a variety of foods other than soy and high omega 6 value corn. If the birds are supplemented with a chicken feed, opt for an organically fed bird.
- chickens that live outdoors in fresh air instead of indoors with hundreds of other chickens tend not to need antibiotics to stay healthy. Again, look for healthier chicken options to feed to your dog to lower omega 6 inflammatory response in your dog.
- when feeding a food naturally higher in omega 6's, combine with foods high in omega 3's, like fish. Adding extra omega 3's can help create a more desireable omega 3 to 6 ratio.
- and here is the most impactful thing you can do to help reduce your dog's reaction to chicken protein ....
stop feeding the same unrotated narrow scope of nutrition for every single meal! A daily rotation of proteins other than chicken can help prevent a nutrient over load in the body.

While it is possible to have a legitmate allergy to chicken protein, your dog might be able to tolerate small organically sourced and rotated additions of chicken and eggs in his diet.
And that is welcomed news for your dog food budget.

08/17/2025

08/17/2025

"Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the second most common heart disease in dogs. In recent years, concerns have been raised regarding a potential association between grain-free dog foods and the development of DCM.

To evaluate this possible connection, this study randomized healthy adult dogs to one of four complete and balanced diets, each formulated with different ingredients, to assess their impact on cardiac function and overall health over an 18-month period.

The diets included:

A grain-free diet with potatoes and peas
A grain-inclusive diet with peas and pea fiber
A grain-inclusive diet without peas or potatoes
A grain-free diet with potatoes

No changes in cardiac function were observed between the grain-free and grain-inclusive groups, and taurine levels remained unaffected by diet.

These results show that foods designed to provide similar nutritional profiles—regardless of specific ingredients—supported heart health in healthy adult dogs. This study highlights the importance of balanced, high-quality nutrition in maintaining canine heart health."

08/17/2025

Want to supercharge your dog’s bowl?🥕🐾

Root vegetables aren’t just great for humans, they’re packed with powerful benefits for your pup’s long-term health, immunity, and gut.

✨ Here’s why root veggies matter: Feeding your pet root vegetables is a great way to give them the beneficial microbes they need for a healthy gut. Since soil and gut microbiomes are nearly identical, microbes on these veggies help restore gut diversity, often lost due to poor diet, medications, and pollution. Even after washing, these microbes remain, supporting a rich, balanced microbiome for your pet.

🌱 Organic root veggies carry living microbes from healthy soil (even after washing), which can help rebuild your pet’s gut ecosystem and support digestion, immunity, and overall wellness.

🧄 Turnips: Contain sulforaphane, a natural compound that activates genes to reduce inflammation, detox the body, and may help slow cancer and heart disease.

🥕 Parsnips: Rich in prebiotic fiber, vitamin C, and polyacetylenes - plant compounds with anticancer properties.

🌻 Jerusalem Artichokes (aka Sunchokes: One of the top foods to support your dog’s gut microbiome, loaded with prebiotics and soil-based microbes. Microbiome expert Tim Spector even calls them his #1 pick for canine gut health.

🥕 Carrots: These colorful roots help reduce oxidative stress caused by acrolein (a pollutant from car exhaust and smoke). They're also high in phenolic compounds with liver-supportive, antimicrobial effects.

🍠 Sweet Potatoes: Packed with beta-carotene, prebiotic fiber, and anthocyanins. These antioxidants help support aging immune systems, fight inflammation, and may protect against cancer and cognitive decline.

Want more simple, science-backed tips and easy recipes to boost your dog’s health? Check out The Forever Dog LIFE book! In this NY Times Best Seller and #1 most-sold pet recipe book of the year, you'll find lost of recipes on incorporating these root vegetables into your dog's (or cat's) diet. Including, how to make Jerusalem Artichoke Chips - a delicious microbiome-building treat you and your dog can enjoy, plus our crowd-favorite Root Vegetable Super Stew - a nutrient-dense stew the whole family can enjoy!👧🏻🐶

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08/17/2025

Today we have freshly minced garlic, super greens powder (organic kale & spinach), fresh ground flax seed, Lions Mane powder, ground pumpkin seed, and fresh bone broth. I will stir a little so they dont get a whole mouthful of just garlic or Lions Mane, but they like everything and gobble it right up. I hope to reduce and eventually eliminate kibble altogether but for now, I am just trying to give them the best I can. Baby steps!!!! Do what you can; it makes a difference!

Bone broth is simple to make, just takes time.
Yes, dogs can have garlic avocados and a few other things we've been told they couldn't have in the past.
**Onions, grapes/raisins and macadamia nuts ARE TOXIC to dogs.

Message me if you would like to learn more about helping your fur babies live healthier lives!

08/17/2025

Dogs are glyphosate sponges, and this time of year it’s hard to avoid chemical exposure, it’s everywhere.😷

They walk barefoot, roll in grass, lick their fur—and rarely shower off environmental contaminants. Inside the body, Glyphosate (Round-Up) mimics the amino acid glycine, hijacking protein function and disrupting health. Glycine is an amino acid that supports detoxification by helping the liver produce glutathione, a key antioxidant involved in removing harmful substances like glyphosate.
💦Yes, rinse those paws after exposure to sprayed areas, but supplementing with extra glycine 💊 can help block glyphosate’s effects inside the body by occupying those sites and supporting healthy protein synthesis and detox pathways. This amino acid does more than build proteins—it defends them 🦾.

08/17/2025

Plastics are porous: they trap oils🩸 that quickly turn rancid. Unless washed daily (which isn’t realistic), plastic containers can spoil the pet food stored inside.

Proper storage is key to slowing harmful chemical changes and stopping bacteria🦠 growth.

Want to know the safest ways to store your pet’s food, toppers, treats, and supplements? Check out The Forever Dog LIFE—the New York Times Best Seller and #1 most-sold pet recipe book of the year, where in "Chapter 1 - Feeding Your Pet: the section titled 'Food Storage' we cover the best ways to store your pet food toppers, treats, meals, or supplements.

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