OutWest Kennels-Grandview Ranch, LLC

05/24/2026

I sogned up with Melaleuca: The Wellness Company many years ago!!!

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.

05/11/2026

We have a herbal Tonic product! Dynamite Specialty Products

The “parasite cleanse” every pet needs:
The correct one! STOP GUESSING (you’re creating drug resistance!). 🤮

Blindly deworming because “it’s time” is bad medicine. There is NOT one universal dewormer, and throwing random chemicals or strong alkaloid botanicals/herbs/DE at the gut disrupts the microbiome, your pet’s most important immune system.

Throwing ivermectin or fenbendazole at your pets without knowing what parasite you’re treating wastes money and can create dysbiosis by stripping healthy gut flora unnecessarily.

Test. Don’t guess.

I recommend a f***l parasite check twice a year. Find out WHAT parasite your pet actually has, then choose the RIGHT dewormer for THAT parasite to EFFECTIVELY treat it. Then test again and make sure it’s gone.

💊Coccidia — neither drug works well
💊Tapeworms — not reliably treated by fenbendazole or ivermectin
💊Giardia — fenbendazole may help but not always; ivermectin does not
💊Whipworms — fenbendazole works; ivermectin generally does not
💊Resistant hookworms — some strains no longer respond well
💊Many lungworms — species dependent, inconsistent coverage
💊Most protozoal parasites — ivermectin is ineffective

You’re not psychic, so stop guessing at dewormers and be smart: Start testing. Above all, respect your animal’s microbiome: If you deworm, you MUST rebuild it! 🐾

05/02/2026

New peer-reviewed study shows 100% of bird nests tested contained residues of flea and tick chemicals from pets. These chemicals were found not just in nest lining made from treated pet fur, but also in eggs and dead chicks. Researchers also observed that higher contamination levels in nests were associated with more unhatched eggs and chick mortality signals, suggesting a clear exposure pathway from pets to wild birds through nest building materials.

In simple terms, wild birds may be unintentionally exposing their embryos and chicks to pet parasite treatments.

This adds a concerning layer during a period of ongoing bird declines, but it is important to note it is not considered a primary driver. Major causes of bird population declines in Europe and North America are still habitat loss and fragmentation, insect decline and food shortages, climate change, and intensive agricultural practices.

04/30/2026

04/27/2026

Beautiful! And we have Dynamite Products

04/10/2026

This so important for every dog owner!

Doris Hubbell

🧠 Epilepsy and the gut in dogs

Dogs with epilepsy often show differences in their gut microbiome compared to healthy dogs. This imbalance, known as dysbiosis, may contribute to seizure activity.

How does the gut influence seizures? Gut bacteria can affect neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin, which regulate brain excitability. An imbalanced microbiome may also increase systemic inflammation, which is linked to a lower seizure threshold. In addition, beneficial gut bacteria produce short chain fatty acids that may help protect brain cells and stabilize neural signaling.

Early studies suggest that probiotics may help reduce seizure frequency or severity in some dogs. Diets that shift the microbiome, including ketogenic style approaches, may also support seizure control. Gut targeted therapies are being explored as potential add ons to standard epilepsy treatment.

In fact, a recent 2025 peer reviewed study in Research in Veterinary Science (Elsevier) found that probiotic supplementation was associated with lower seizure frequency in dogs, adding to growing evidence for this approach. Overall, benefits appear most promising with multi strain Lactobacillus blends rather than single strains, likely through broader gut–brain axis effects.

If you want to explore a science backed probiotic option for your dog, you can find more info here – www.proactivepaws.com

03/06/2026

01/31/2026

I learned something while reading this article….

Based in southwest Ohio, 4 Paws for Ability raises service dogs to pair as partners for special needs children.

01/06/2026

11/22/2025

We just don’t neuter anymore….