Creature Comforts in the Bitterroot

04/19/2025

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🌿 Essential Oils for Flea & Tick Support

Flea & tick season isn’t just about repelling bugs—it’s about building resilience from the inside out.

This week on Inside Scoop, we sit down with two world renowned herbalists to talk about why detox pathways, skin health, and the nervous system all play a role in whether your dog becomes a flea & tick magnet—or not. We also have a downloadable 20+ page guide we've assembled for you!

But while you’re waiting for the full conversation, here’s something our hebalists will be sharing:

Essential Oils
💧 Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) — High in geraniol & citronellol. Gentle & effective.

🩸 Catnip (Nepeta cataria) — Contains nepetalactone; repels fleas, ticks & mosquitoes.

💧 Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) — Disrupts insect cycles. Great for tick-prone areas.

🩸 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — Calming, skin-soothing, and insect-repelling.

💧 Peppermint (Mentha piperita) — Cooling, flea-repelling, anti-itch. Use well-diluted.

🩸 Leleshwa (Tarchonanthus camphoratus) — A powerhouse against mites, fleas, and ticks.

Ways to Apply:
✨ Pre-Walk Spritz (EO + Apple Cider Vinegar or Witch Hazel)

✨ Tail & Rump Rub (in carrier oil)

✨ Essential Oil Spray: 4 oz water, 1 tbsp ACV, 5–10 drops EO

✨ Outdoor Bandana: 8–10 drops on fabric (store in a sealed bag)

☀️ Remember: Always dilute, and always let your dog choose or avoid an oil.

🐶 Join us today at 12pm EST to learn how you can use herbs to build up your pet’s skin, liver, gut & immune health and create a flea & tick resistant pet! Plus, we’ll have another Guide for you to download full of herbal remedies, recipes and dosage guidelines!

Comment SCOOPERS and we'll message you the link to join Inside Scoop, a Planet Paws monthly subscription group, where all live podcasts are available to watch at any time. Plus, over 5 years of content including: past live podcasts, interviews, ebook downloads, and more!

04/19/2025

There is a festival in Nepal known as ‘Kukur Tihar’ which is dedicated solely to thanking dogs for their loyalty and friendship.

04/13/2025

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🌿 Essential Oils for Flea & Tick Support

Flea & tick season isn’t just about repelling bugs—it’s about building resilience from the inside out.

This week on Inside Scoop, we sit down with two world renowned herbalists to talk about why detox pathways, skin health, and the nervous system all play a role in whether your dog becomes a flea & tick magnet—or not. We also have a downloadable 20+ page guide we've assembled for you!

But while you’re waiting for the full conversation, here’s something our hebalists will be sharing:

Essential Oils
💧 Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) — High in geraniol & citronellol. Gentle & effective.

🩸 Catnip (Nepeta cataria) — Contains nepetalactone; repels fleas, ticks & mosquitoes.

💧 Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) — Disrupts insect cycles. Great for tick-prone areas.

🩸 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — Calming, skin-soothing, and insect-repelling.

💧 Peppermint (Mentha piperita) — Cooling, flea-repelling, anti-itch. Use well-diluted.

🩸 Leleshwa (Tarchonanthus camphoratus) — A powerhouse against mites, fleas, and ticks.

Ways to Apply:
✨ Pre-Walk Spritz (EO + Apple Cider Vinegar or Witch Hazel)

✨ Tail & Rump Rub (in carrier oil)

✨ Essential Oil Spray: 4 oz water, 1 tbsp ACV, 5–10 drops EO

✨ Outdoor Bandana: 8–10 drops on fabric (store in a sealed bag)

☀️ Remember: Always dilute, and always let your dog choose or avoid an oil.

🐶 Join us today at 12pm EST to learn how you can use herbs to build up your pet’s skin, liver, gut & immune health and create a flea & tick resistant pet! Plus, we’ll have another Guide for you to download full of herbal remedies, recipes and dosage guidelines!

Comment SCOOPERS and we'll message you the link to join Inside Scoop, a Planet Paws monthly subscription group, where all live podcasts are available to watch at any time. Plus, over 5 years of content including: past live podcasts, interviews, ebook downloads, and more!

04/10/2025

Very important to follow all the steps~!☆☆☆

04/05/2025

Synchronized sh*****ng

04/04/2025

Making your own homemade dog treats is easy, economical and you are sure of pure ingredients ~!

04/02/2025

Look who is Miss April in Livestock Guardian Dogs 2025 calendar~! The supermodel Sugar~!

Thank you to Shannon Edney Photography ~!

03/31/2025

03/31/2025

Sugar LOVES these treats~!

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🐾✨ Treat Your Pup for Just $1! ✨🐾

Hey Misfit family! Just a friendly reminder that you can grab our healthy, tail-wagging good dog treats for ONLY $1 at Cool Beanz Coffee drive-thru in Victor, MT! ☕🐶

Next time you swing by for your caffeine fix, don’t forget to pick up a little something special for your furry best friend. 💕

Because good dogs deserve good treats! 🦴🐕

📍 Available now at Cool Beanz coffee – Victor, MT

Pictures courtesy of a long time supporter. Glad you enjoy your treats Sugar!

03/30/2025

These pups will be coming up for adoption in about 8 to 10 weeks. If interested please contact the Great Pyrenees Rescue, Montana

03/29/2025

03/29/2025

Have an itchy dog?😿 Reduce Steroids, Apoquel, & Cytopoint This Allergy Season! 🌳🍗🪳🦠🏡

As allergy season approaches, help your pet stay itch-free by addressing their immune system before it overreacts. By starting your pet on supplements like quercetin, bromelain, and Butterbur extract—clinically shown to be as effective as Zyrtec (cetirizine) without the sedative side effects (Schapowal et al., 2002, BMJ)—you can prevent seasonal allergies before they start.

This Sunday at 12pm EST on the Inside Scoop, we’ll show you how to reduce the need for harsher medications💊 like steroids, Apoquel or Cytopoint💉. We’ll also share simple recipes for herbal paw🐾🫧 soaks and teas🫖—such as green tea, stinging nettle, and peppermint🍃—that naturally reduce inflammation and allergic reactions.

Plus, in the group, you'll be able to download an 11-page guide📒 featuring recommended herbs, probiotics, and specific dosages for your dog or cat to help support their immune system throughout allergy season.

👉Comment SCOOPERS and we'll message you the link to join Inside Scoop, a Planet Paws monthly subscription group, where all live podcasts are available to watch at any time. Plus, over 5 years of content including: past live podcasts, interviews, ebook downloads, and more!Reduce Steroids, Apoquel, & Cytopoint This Allergy Season

03/24/2025

Happy National Puppy Day~! Post your sweet puppies, even bigger puppies, or rescues you know must have been the world's cutest puppy like Sugar~!

03/22/2025

When your dog chews on a raw recreational bone🦴, especially a meaty one🍖 with cartilage and soft tissue still attached, their teeth🦷 get the equivalent of a good brushing and flossing, but they’re doing the work, not you. In fact, one study found offering dogs raw bones removed the majority of plaque🪥 and tartar from the molars and the first and second premolars in less than three days!

Sadly, there are dogs in this world that will never get to enjoy the good chew of a bone🦴 due to a behavior called resource guarding, which can be one of the most challenging behaviors to manage in dogs. Whether your dog is becoming possessive over their food, raw meaty bones, or toys, or reacting defensively to a situation out of fear, these behaviors can lead to stressful and potentially dangerous situations. The good news is that they can be managed with the right training techniques.

If your dog is resource guarding, is leash reactive, or exhibiting aggression toward other animals or humans. Understanding the underlying causes of these behaviors and implementing the proper training techniques can make a significant difference in managing these behaviors.

If you’re navigating these challenges, have a reactive dog, or want to learn how to keep yourself and your dog safe from aggression, we’ve got the perfect episode for you.

This Sunday on the Inside Scoop, we’re joined by Michael Shikashio, CDBC, a leading expert in canine behavior and aggression. He’ll be sharing practical solutions for common issues like:

🦮 How to protect yourself and your dog from aggressive or overaroused off-leash dogs.

🦮 Techniques for safely breaking up a dog fight.

🦮 Defensive handling strategies and emergency scenarios with aggressive dogs.

🦮 How stress and fear fuel aggression—and how to address these root causes.

Tune in this Sunday at 12 PM ET for expert advice, actionable tips, and demonstrations that will help you feel more confident and prepared when dealing with dog aggression.

Comment SCOOPERS and we'll message you the link to join Inside Scoop, a Planet Paws monthly subscription group. All live podcasts are recorded and available to watch later. You’ll also be able to watch over 5 years of content including: past live podcasts, interviews, ebook downloads, and more!