Best Gifts for Dogs: What Pet Parents Really Want Choose gifts for dogs that are safe, stimulating, sentimental, healing or extravagant. Try pet photography, paw print kits, dog and pet parent adventures or make homemade natural dog cookies! Gifts geared toward rescue dogs and senior…

Why Does My Dog Sit on Me? 10 Surprising Reasons Your dog communicates to you through his behaviours. Sitting on you might simply mean that: he wants attention; he trusts you; he’s spreading his scent; showing love or seeking warmth. It is also a surprising…

Can Dogs Eat Cheese?The Ultimate Cheese Guide for Dogs Dogs can eat small amounts of cottage cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella and uncoloured cheddar cheese.  The best cheeses are organic and non-GMO. Keep your dog away from dangerous salty or moldy cheeses like parmesan, blue cheese,…

Reiki for Dogs with Anxiety and Stress Anxious or stressed dogs can respond very well to Reiki. Whether provided in-person or distantly, this form of energy medicine is safe, science-based, and can soothe anxious or stressed dogs by bringing about a state of profound relaxation….

Does the pH Level of Your Dog’s Shampoo Matter? The pH (acid-alkaline) level of your dog’s shampoo matters, along with synthetic fragrances and harmful chemicals. Choose an unscented, mildly alkaline (7-7.5) shampoo to prevent hot spots, inflammation and skin damage. Avoid cleaning products like vinegar,…

Healing Crystals for Pets: The Ultimate Guide Crystals are used to gently heal an animal’s energetic imbalances that can lead to behaviors or disease. Crystals have unique energetic signatures that resonate with a dog’s chakras (energy centres) and their associated nerves, organs and emotions. Choose…

Can You Use Baby Shampoo On Dogs? Dirty Dog Questions Answered Your dog’s skin and hair are perfectly designed to help protect him from toxic substances, regulate his temperature and show off that gorgeous coat! Our job as pet parents is to help him stay healthy…

Natural Remedies for Hot Spots on Your Golden Retriever  Hot spots in dogs are painful, moist, rapidly growing skin infections. Treat them at home in four steps: (1) Remove hair around the sore (2) Clean the skin with saline (3) Soothe itching with chamomile (4)…

Herbal Dog Treat Recipe for Anxiety and Stress Is your dog stressed or anxious? Separation anxiety? Afraid of thunderstorms or fireworks? Just a little high strung?Help him calm his anxiety with a home-made batch of soothing anxiety-busting cookies!  We, at Healing Fur Souls are happy…