Long Leash On Life

We're still seeing folks walking dogs in the heat. Here in ABQ at least, it's too hot most times of the day except before sunrise. Please keep your pups safe.

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Research shows that cats are paying far more attention to us than many people realize.

While we often think of ourselves as the observers, our cats are observing us too.

They notice our routines.
Our moods.
Our habits.
The way we move through the house.
The times we wake up, leave, return home, and go to bed.

Some studies have even found that cats can recognize human emotional cues and distinguish between different human facial expressions, voices, and scents.

To a cat, very little goes unnoticed.

This may help explain why cats sometimes seem to know when we’re upset, why changes in our lives can affect their behavior, and why they often thrive when their world feels safe, predictable, and familiar.

One of the most fascinating things we’ve discovered while writing The Herbal Cat is that cats aren’t just living alongside us.

They’re constantly gathering information about us.

Watching.
Learning.
Adapting.

And the more we learn about cats, the more extraordinary they become. 💚🐾

As we put the finishing touches on The Herbal Cat manuscript this month, we’ll be sharing some of the most fascinating discoveries, studies, and insights we’re uncovering along the way. 📖🌿

Bloodwork results are only one piece of the puzzle. Take the the whole story into consideration as context matters.

Adopted

🌸 Meet Ella 🌸

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🐾 5 Months
🐾 American Blue Heeler

If happiness had four paws and a wagging tail, it might just be Ella.

This adorable little girl was found as a stray, and while we don’t know what her past looked like, we know exactly what her future should be, a loving home filled with toys, adventures, belly rubs, and people who adore her as much as she deserves.

Ella is full of personality and loves to play. She has that special spark that makes everyone smile when they meet her. Whether she’s exploring, soaking up attention, or showing off her playful side, Ella has a way of stealing hearts wherever she goes.

She’s the kind of dog who makes you imagine all the memories waiting to be made, afternoon walks, couch cuddles, and being your loyal best friend through it all.

Ella has already captured the hearts of everyone who has met her. Now she just needs someone to give her the forever home she’s been waiting for.

💕 Come meet Ella and see for yourself why she’s impossible not to love. Your new best friend may be waiting for you at the shelter today. 💕

Real mates don’t tell you that you spend too much on your dog…

They ask if your dog needs a matching outfit. 😏🐶

They send you photos of dog gear they know you’ll love.
They tag you in every dog-related post they see.
They understand why your camera roll is 95% dog photos.
They never question why your dog has more accessories than they do.

Be supportive, not judgemental. 😂💜

We hope you're starting to understand that many common products are toxic to pets.

A new peer-reviewed study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that 2 out of 3 dogs with lymphoma were exposed to benzene at DNA-damaging levels, and nearly 9 out of 10 were exposed to xylene. But here’s what most people miss: over half of healthy dogs had similar benzene exposure, and nearly all dogs had xylene exposure too.

This isn’t rare, it’s everyday life. These chemicals, released from products like cleaners, air fresheners, candles, paints, furniture, and even gas stoves, are commonly found in indoor air and can damage DNA in lab studies. Most dogs are living in a constant background of exposure we rarely think about.

The good news is you can reduce it.🙌 Focus on your indoor air, improve ventilation, use an air purifier with activated carbon if possible, avoid synthetic fragrances, switch to simpler low-toxin products, and eliminate smoke exposure. It’s not one big toxin that matters, it’s the constant low-level exposure over time.

And while reducing exposure is step one, supporting your dog’s ability to handle what they’re still exposed to matters just as much.

If you want a science-backed detox support option, Liver Lift™ is a daily, multi-pathway formula designed for pets living in today’s chemical world. It supports liver detox and bile flow, kidney filtration, lymphatic movement, gut binding, antioxidant regeneration, and nervous system regulation.

👉 Comment CLEANUP and we’ll send a link your way.

Cheers to all who enjoy these adventures!

With temperatures rising and summer approaching, let's use extra caution with our four legged family.