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10/22/2026

Lyme Disease in Dogs: Prevention, Nutrition & Natural Support

Lyme disease is something every dog owner should take seriously, particularly in areas with high tick populations.

Over the years, we’ve had customers whose dogs contracted Lyme disease outside of Dancing Creek Farm, despite being vaccinated or receiving veterinarian-prescribed flea and tick preventatives.

The reality is that no single method offers 100% protection.

Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. While many exposed dogs never develop symptoms, others experience joint pain, shifting lameness, fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite. In rare cases, serious kidney complications can develop.

This is why I believe in a layered approach to prevention, along with supporting a dog’s overall health through nutrition.

What We Do at Dancing Creek Farm

We take tick prevention seriously for every dog entrusted to our care.

During their stay, we spray dogs with Wondercide three times a week, and we also treat our grounds to help reduce tick exposure.

Wondercide is a plant-based flea and tick repellent. While no product is foolproof, we believe in taking additional precautions rather than relying on a single method.

We also routinely check dogs for ticks, especially after spending time outdoors.

Nutrition Matters

A healthy diet won’t prevent Lyme disease, but good nutrition supports normal immune function, tissue repair, and recovery.

Some of my favorite nutritional additions include:

* Quality proteins: Beef, turkey, chicken, eggs, and fish provide essential amino acids.
* Omega-3 fatty acids: Salmon, sardines, and fish oil may help support healthy joints and manage inflammation.
* Antioxidant-rich foods: Blueberries, broccoli, carrots, and leafy greens provide beneficial phytonutrients.
* Probiotics: Support digestive health, particularly when dogs are receiving antibiotics.
* Moisture-rich foods: Help maintain hydration and normal kidney function.

These additions should complement a nutritionally complete and balanced diet.

Natural Supplements Worth Considering

I prefer targeted supplementation based on each dog’s individual needs.

Omega-3 fish oil supports joint health and helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response.

Green-lipped mussel may benefit dogs experiencing joint stiffness or mobility issues.

Medicinal mushrooms, including turkey tail and reishi, contain compounds being studied for immune support, although evidence specifically for Lyme disease is limited.

Colostrum contains naturally occurring immune-related compounds, but its benefits for Lyme disease haven’t been established.

Turmeric and Boswellia may offer additional joint support, although concentrated supplements require caution, particularly with other medications.

More supplements don’t necessarily mean better results.

If Your Dog Tests Positive

A positive Lyme test indicates exposure, but doesn’t always mean active illness.

Dogs that develop clinical Lyme disease generally require veterinary treatment, often with antibiotics. Nutrition and natural supplements can help support their overall health, but they don’t replace appropriate medical treatment.

Kidney involvement, although uncommon, can be serious. Changes in thirst, appetite, urination, or energy levels deserve prompt veterinary attention.

A Whole-Dog Approach

My philosophy is simple: good nutrition, a healthy body weight, thoughtful supplementation, environmental management, and responsible veterinary care all work together.

Vaccinations and prescription tick preventatives can reduce risk, but they cannot guarantee a dog will never contract Lyme disease.

Prevention isn’t about choosing one product and assuming your dog is protected. It’s about taking multiple precautions.

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08/07/2026

Why I Don’t Recommend Free Feeding Dogs (and Why an Eating Window May Be Better)

Many people leave a bowl of food out all day because it seems convenient. But in nature, dogs weren’t designed to graze continuously. They eat a meal, digest it, and then go hours before eating again.

Constant access to food means the digestive system is almost always working. Giving it periods of rest may offer several benefits.

Instead of free feeding, consider feeding your dog within a 6- to 10-hour eating window each day. For example:

🐾 Breakfast at 8:00 AM

🐾 Dinner between 2:00 and 6:00 PM

Then allow the digestive system to rest overnight with only fresh water available.

For healthy adult dogs, some owners also choose to occasionally extend that overnight fast to 16-24 hours once every week or two, but this isn’t necessary to see benefits.

Why Avoid Free Feeding?

✔️ Supports healthy digestion by allowing the stomach and intestines time to rest.

✔️ Makes it much easier to monitor your dog’s appetite. A dog that suddenly doesn’t want breakfast can be an early sign of illness that you might miss if food is always available.

✔️ Helps prevent overeating and obesity.

✔️ Encourages dogs to eat when food is offered instead of becoming picky grazers.

✔️ May improve insulin sensitivity by reducing constant insulin release throughout the day.

✔️ May allow the body to spend more time in maintenance and repair processes rather than continual digestion.

Dogs That Shouldn’t Have Extended Fasts

Not every dog is a candidate for long fasting periods. Puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs, underweight dogs, dogs with diabetes, and dogs with certain medical conditions often need more frequent meals.

Remember

An eating window isn’t about depriving your dog—it’s about giving the body a chance to finish digesting one meal before starting the next.

Healthy nutrition isn’t just what you feed. It’s also when you feed.

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One important exception: toy breeds and very small puppies are more prone to low blood sugar and often shouldn’t go long periods without food. Likewise, some dogs with medical conditions or on certain medications need more frequent meals, so feeding schedules should always fit the individual dog.

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08/03/2026

Your Dog Needs More Than “Protein” 🐾

What really happens to chicken, beef, eggs and other proteins after your dog eats them?

We hear a lot about protein in dog food.

“How much protein does it have?”

“Is 30% protein better than 25%?”

“Should I add more meat?”

Those are good questions—but there’s something important many dog owners don’t realize:

Your dog’s body doesn’t actually use that piece of chicken or beef as protein in the form it was eaten.

It has to take it apart first.

Think of protein like a necklace

Imagine a protein as a long necklace made from different colored beads.

When your dog eats chicken, beef, turkey, fish, eggs or another protein source, digestive enzymes break those proteins apart into much smaller pieces, including individual amino acids.

The necklace gets taken apart.

The amino acids are the beads.

Those “beads” can then be absorbed and used by the body to build what your dog needs.

And we’re talking about a LOT more than muscle.

Amino acids help the body build and maintain:

💪 Muscles and lean tissue
🦴 Collagen, joints, tendons and ligaments
🛡️ Antibodies and other parts of the immune system
❤️ Proteins needed by the heart and other organs
🧠 Compounds involved in brain signaling, mood and behavior
✨ Healthy skin and coat
🩸 Blood and transport proteins
⚙️ Enzymes involved in thousands of processes throughout the body

That’s why protein quality matters.

Dogs need 10 essential amino acids from their diet

Dogs can make some amino acids themselves, but there are 10 essential amino acids that must be adequately supplied through food.

Here’s an easier way to understand what they do:

Arginine — Important for circulation, immune health, wound healing and helping the body safely process ammonia.

Histidine — Supports tissue growth and repair and healthy blood cells. It is also used to make histamine.

Isoleucine — Involved in muscle metabolism, energy, blood sugar regulation and tissue repair.

Leucine — Especially important for stimulating muscle protein synthesis and maintaining lean muscle.

Lysine — Supports growth, collagen production, immune function, calcium utilization and tissue repair.

Methionine — Important for liver function, antioxidant defenses, skin and coat health and production of other important compounds.

Phenylalanine — Helps the body make tyrosine, which is involved in producing important brain chemicals, thyroid hormones and melanin.

Threonine — Supports the intestinal lining, connective tissue and immune proteins.

Tryptophan — Used to make serotonin and melatonin and therefore plays a role in mood, stress response and sleep.

Valine — Important for muscle metabolism, energy, tissue repair and nervous system function.

Notice something?

Amino acids don’t have just one job.

The same nutrient can be involved in muscles, digestion, immunity, the nervous system, skin, organs and countless other processes.

That’s why nutrition is about much more than looking at one number on the bag.

“High protein” doesn’t automatically mean better nutrition

A food can have plenty of crude protein on the guaranteed analysis, but that number alone doesn’t tell you everything about the protein your dog can actually utilize.

We also need to consider:

Where is the protein coming from?

Does it provide a good balance of essential amino acids?

How digestible is it?

How bioavailable are those nutrients?

Is the overall diet nutritionally complete and appropriate for the dog?

For example, two foods could both say 30% crude protein on the label while getting that protein from very different combinations of ingredients.

The number is only part of the story.

This is one reason I like rotating quality animal proteins

Different foods bring different nutritional strengths to the bowl.

Depending on your dog’s individual needs and what they tolerate well, protein sources might include:

🥩 Beef
🍗 Chicken
🦃 Turkey
🐟 Sardines or other appropriate fish
🥚 Eggs
🐑 Lamb
🦆 Duck
🐇 Rabbit

Rotation can provide dietary variety, but it doesn’t mean changing foods constantly or throwing random ingredients into the bowl. Some dogs do much better with consistency, especially dogs with sensitive digestive systems or specific medical issues.

And more isn’t always better.

Adding large amounts of meat to an already complete commercial diet can dilute the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that were formulated into that food.

Easy ways to improve the bowl

If you feed a quality commercial food, you don’t have to feel guilty because you aren’t preparing every meal from scratch.

There are simple ways to introduce more fresh, minimally processed foods while keeping the foundation of the diet balanced.

For example, depending on your dog, you might occasionally add:

🥚 A cooked egg
🐟 Sardines packed in water with no added salt
🥩 A small amount of plain cooked beef or turkey
🫐 Blueberries
🥦 Dog-safe vegetables
🎃 Plain pumpkin
🥣 An appropriate bone broth without onion or unsafe ingredients

Fresh foods can be wonderful additions.

But toppers are not automatically a balanced diet.

If you’re feeding a complete commercial food, keep additions reasonable unless you’re intentionally reformulating the entire diet.

If you’re feeding a fully homemade diet, balance becomes even more important. Meat alone does not provide everything a dog requires. Calcium, phosphorus, fatty acids, vitamins, trace minerals and many other nutrients have to work together in appropriate amounts.

Don’t forget digestibility

What goes into the bowl isn’t necessarily what gets into your dog’s body.

Food has to be digested, nutrients have to be absorbed, and the body has to be able to use them.

That is one reason I pay attention to the quality and source of ingredients, not simply the protein percentage printed on the bag.

It’s also why gut health matters so much.

The digestive system is where much of this process begins.

What should you look for?

Instead of asking only:

“How much protein is in this food?”

Start asking:

“Where is the protein coming from, how digestible is it, and does the complete diet provide the nutrients my dog needs?”

That is a much better conversation.

At Advance Holistic Dog, our philosophy isn’t about kibble-shaming or telling everyone there is only one correct way to feed a dog.

Some families feed kibble.
Some feed gently cooked foods.
Some feed raw.
Some use a combination.

I believe the goal should be to feed the best diet you realistically can for the individual dog in front of you.

Choose quality ingredients. Include appropriate animal proteins. Add fresh foods when they make sense. Support the gut. Rotate foods when your dog tolerates it. Avoid unnecessary ultra-processed extras. And remember that supplements and toppers should complement a balanced diet—not replace one.

Remember the necklace.

Protein is the necklace.
Amino acids are the individual beads.

Your dog’s digestive system takes that necklace apart and uses those beads to build and repair the body—from muscles and joints to enzymes, immune proteins, skin, organs and important signaling molecules.

Once you understand that, the protein percentage on the front of a bag suddenly becomes a lot less important than the quality of the entire bowl.

Tamara Belotti

🐾 Advance Holistic Dog
Nutrition • Wellness • A Healthier Bowl

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07/27/2026

🐾 The Backyard Cancer Risk Many Dog Owners Never Consider

We spend so much time choosing healthier food, better treats, and quality supplements for our dogs. But there’s one source of daily exposure many of us never think about—the lawn.

Scientific research has found that dogs living in homes where chemical lawn pesticides are used have a significantly higher risk of developing certain cancers, including canine malignant lymphoma (CML). Other studies have linked exposure to some common lawn herbicides with an increased risk of bladder cancer in susceptible breeds.

Why are dogs at greater risk?

🐾 They walk barefoot on treated grass.
🐾 They sniff and roll in the yard.
🐾 They lick their paws and coat, ingesting chemical residues.
🐾 Some lawn chemicals can even drift into neighboring yards.

While no one can eliminate every environmental exposure, reducing unnecessary chemicals around our pets is one step we can take to support their long-term health.

One product we recommend is Wondercide Concentrate Yard Spray. Made with plant-powered ingredients, it helps control:

✔ Fleas
✔ Ticks
✔ Mosquitoes
✔ Ants
✔ Japanese beetles, crickets, gnats, flies, and other common outdoor pests*

It’s designed to be used around pets and families when applied according to the label, making it a more environmentally friendly alternative to many conventional lawn pesticides.

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I’ll share the research studies in the comments, along with tips on what to use—and what to avoid—if you have pets.

*Always follow the manufacturer’s directions for application and re-entry.

07/23/2026

Nutrition Is About Balance—Not Just Ingredients

One thing I’ve learned after more than 20 years working with dogs is this:

Nutrition isn’t about chasing one “superfood” or one miracle ingredient. It’s about balance.

Many people ask me, “What’s the best dog food?”

The truth is, there isn’t one perfect food for every dog. That’s why I like feeding a quality diet as the foundation and then building on it with fresh, minimally processed foods whenever possible.

One of the reasons I like Open Farm is their commitment to ingredient transparency. They offer responsibly sourced proteins, rotate protein options, and include recipes made with non-GMO fruits and vegetables. They also make it easy to switch between proteins, which I believe is beneficial for many dogs. (Open Farm)

If you feed kibble, don’t feel like you’re doing something wrong. Many families do, and there are simple ways to make it even better.

Consider adding things like:

* Fresh lean meats
* Sardines or eggs a few times a week
* Blueberries, broccoli, spinach, or other dog-safe fruits and vegetables
* A quality whole-food supplement like Green Vibrance, which we carry in our store
* Healthy fats such as Ultra Oil for omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

Another thing many people don’t realize is that nutrients don’t work alone.

Take zinc and copper, for example. Both are essential minerals, but they actually compete with each other for absorption in the digestive tract. Too much of one over time can affect how efficiently the other is used by the body.

That’s one reason why canine nutrition is more complicated than simply saying, “Add more liver” or “Feed more of this ingredient.”

Different proteins naturally contain different amounts of vitamins and minerals. Beef liver, chicken liver, lamb liver, and pork liver all have different nutrient profiles. Even though two meals may look almost identical, your dog’s body may receive very different nutrition from each.

The goal isn’t to obsess over every nutrient.

It’s to feed a wide variety of wholesome foods over time.

Rotating proteins, adding fresh whole foods, and avoiding the exact same meal every day helps provide a broader range of naturally occurring nutrients while making mealtime more interesting for your dog.

No matter what you feed, every small improvement matters.

Start with the best food you can comfortably afford, then build from there. Your dog doesn’t need perfection—they need consistent, balanced nutrition that supports their body for years to come.

At Advance Holistic Dog, we carry premium foods like Open Farm, along with Green Vibrance, Ultra Oil, species-appropriate foods, and carefully selected supplements to help you build a healthier bowl for your dog.

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07/22/2026

When Fear and Reactivity Start Inside the Body

After nearly 21 years working with dogs at Dancing Creek Farm, we’ve learned something that many people overlook.

Not every fearful or reactive dog has a training problem.

Many do need training, structure, and better communication. But we’ve also seen dogs whose behavior was being influenced by what was happening inside their bodies.

Pain from arthritis. Chronic ear infections. Allergies. Digestive issues. Poor nutrition. Even inflammation.

When a dog doesn’t feel well, they often don’t have the ability to cope with the world the way a healthy dog can.

One of the most fascinating areas of veterinary research today is the gut-brain connection.

The digestive system and brain are constantly communicating through what’s called the gut-brain axis. A healthy microbiome doesn’t just help digest food. It plays a role in immune function, inflammation, and the production of neurotransmitters that influence mood, stress response, and behavior.

We’ve seen it firsthand.

Dogs that come to Dancing Creek Farm for boarding or training often arrive anxious, fearful, or reactive. While training is essential, we also look at the whole dog. Is there pain? Is the diet appropriate? Are they receiving the nutrients their brain and body need to function at their best?

When owners improve nutrition, reduce inflammation, and support gut health alongside training, many notice their dogs become more focused, resilient, and better able to handle everyday stress.

A recent randomized, placebo-controlled study found that dogs receiving the probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP815™ for four weeks showed improvements in fear- and anxiety-related behaviors, more consistent sleep, and settled more quickly when left alone. Researchers believe this strain may help support calming through the gut-brain axis by naturally producing GABA, an important neurotransmitter. While these findings are encouraging, they apply specifically to the LP815™ strain studied and shouldn’t be assumed for every probiotic.

At Advance Holistic Dog, we believe behavior starts with a healthy body.

That’s why we focus on species-appropriate nutrition, fresh whole foods whenever possible, and carefully selected supplements that support the body from the inside out.

Some of our favorites include:

🐾 Ultra Oil® – A balanced blend of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids that supports skin, coat, joints, brain health, and a healthy inflammatory response.

🐾 Green Vibrance – A whole-food supplement with prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and multiple probiotic strains—including Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (though not the specific LP815™ strain used in the behavior study)—to support digestive and immune health.

🐾 Species-appropriate foods and holistic supplements selected to nourish your dog the way nature intended.

No supplement replaces training.

No food eliminates the need for good leadership.

And no probiotic can fix pain, fear, or trauma on its own.

But when you give your dog a healthier body, you’re also giving them a stronger foundation for learning, confidence, and emotional balance.

Sometimes the first step toward changing behavior isn’t another training tool…

It’s improving what goes into the bowl.

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07/08/2026

Supporting Your Dog’s Natural Detoxification & Immune System

After Vaccinations and Everyday Environmental Exposure

Vaccines have helped protect dogs from many serious diseases, but they also stimulate the immune system. Today, many dog owners and holistic veterinarians are asking an important question: How can we best support the body after vaccination while also reducing a dog’s overall toxic burden?

Dogs today are exposed to much more than vaccines. Throughout their lives they encounter lawn chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners, air pollution, processed foods, medications, flea and tick products, and countless other environmental toxins.

At Advance Holistic Dog, we believe the answer isn’t found in expensive “detox” supplements. Instead, we focus on providing the body with the nutrients it needs to support its own natural detoxification systems and maintain a strong, healthy immune system.

Start With Nutrition

The liver, kidneys, digestive tract, skin, and lymphatic system work together every day to eliminate waste and maintain normal body functions. Supporting these organs starts with proper nutrition.

Even if your dog eats kibble, adding fresh whole foods can dramatically improve the nutritional value of every meal.

Some of our favorite additions include:

* Lightly scrambled eggs
* Sardines packed in water
* Plain full-fat yogurt or kefir
* Pumpkin puree
* Finely chopped romaine lettuce
* Colorful bell peppers
* Blueberries
* Broccoli sprouts
* Fresh parsley
* Fresh cilantro

These foods provide antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, beneficial plant compounds, and fiber that support overall wellness and healthy immune function.

Fresh Herbs for Everyday Wellness

Fresh herbs are one of the most affordable ways to add valuable nutrition to your dog’s bowl.

Cilantro is rich in antioxidants and is commonly included in holistic nutrition programs to support the body’s natural detoxification processes. Parsley provides vitamins A, C, and K while helping freshen breath, and basil contains beneficial plant compounds that support overall health.

Simply chop the herbs finely and mix small amounts into your dog’s meals several times each week.

Our Daily Dog Salad Dressing

One of the easiest ways we support our dogs every day is with our homemade Dog Salad Dressing.

Made with Ultra Oil, fresh garlic fed according to body weight, and raw unfiltered apple c***r vinegar, it’s an affordable daily addition that supports healthy skin, coat, joints, digestion, and immune health.

Instead of relying on expensive “detox” formulas, we believe that consistent nutrition makes the biggest difference.

For the complete recipe and feeding instructions, visit the Advance Holistic Dog page and search the hashtag .

Ultra Oil is available through our online store at AdvanceHolisticDog.com.

Milk Thistle for Extra Liver Support

Milk thistle is one of the best-known herbs for supporting normal liver function.

Many holistic dog owners choose to use it for a few weeks following vaccinations, anesthesia, certain medications, or other times when the liver may benefit from additional nutritional support. Rather than feeding it year-round, we recommend using it as needed.

It’s affordable, easy to find, and has been used for decades to support liver health.

A Healthy Gut Builds a Strong Immune System

A large portion of your dog’s immune system is associated with the digestive tract.

Supporting the gut with plain yogurt, kefir, fermented foods, or a quality probiotic can help maintain a healthy microbiome, improve digestion, and support normal immune function.

For busy families who don’t always have time to prepare fresh vegetables every day, Green Vibrance is another simple way to increase nutritional diversity. It provides concentrated greens, vegetables, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and antioxidants that complement a healthy diet.

We use Green Vibrance several times each week at Dancing Creek Farm because it’s an easy and affordable way to add more nutrition to the bowl.

Green Vibrance is also available through AdvanceHolisticDog.com.

Reduce Your Dog’s Overall Toxic Burden

Supporting your dog’s health isn’t just about what goes into the food bowl.

Whenever possible:

* Limit unnecessary herbicides and pesticides around your home.
* Choose natural flea and tick products whenever appropriate.
* Avoid highly processed treats containing artificial colors and preservatives.
* Provide fresh, clean water every day.
* Maintain a healthy weight and encourage regular exercise.

Every small improvement helps reduce your dog’s overall environmental burden.

Are Dogs Being Overvaccinated?

This is an important conversation to have with your veterinarian.

Every dog has a different lifestyle and level of disease exposure. Puppies, seniors, working dogs, boarding dogs, and dogs that rarely leave home may not all have the same vaccination needs. In some situations, antibody titer testing may help determine whether protection from certain core vaccines is still present before additional boosters are considered.

Our goal isn’t to discourage vaccination. It’s to encourage informed discussions about individualized vaccine plans while supporting your dog’s body before and after vaccination with excellent nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.

Our Philosophy

You don’t have to spend a fortune on specialty detox supplements to support your dog’s health.

Many products cost $60 or more for only a handful of herbal extracts. Instead, invest in real food.

Fresh vegetables. Healthy fats. Fresh herbs. Probiotics. Clean water. High-quality nutrition.

These simple, affordable habits can help support your dog’s natural detoxification systems, healthy immune function, and long-term wellness while reducing the impact of everyday environmental toxins.

Healthy dogs aren’t built with one miracle supplement.

They’re built one meal at a time.

Follow the Advance Holistic Dog page for nutrition tips, healthy recipes, and holistic canine wellness information.

Visit AdvanceHolisticDog.com to shop our carefully selected foods and supplements, including Ultra Oil and Green Vibrance, and help support your dog’s health naturally every day.

07/08/2026

Make Your Own Natural Flea & Tick Dog Salad Dressing

One of my favorite ways to support dogs during flea and tick season is with a simple homemade Dog Salad Dressing. It’s an easy way to add healthy fats and fresh, whole-food ingredients to your dog’s meals while supporting healthy skin, a beautiful coat, and overall wellness.

Step 1: Add Fresh Garlic

Finely chop fresh raw garlic and let it sit for 10 minutes before feeding. This allows the beneficial compounds to fully develop.

Add the garlic directly to your dog’s food according to their weight:

* Under 10 lbs: Small pinch
* 10–20 lbs: ⅛ clove
* 20–40 lbs: ¼ clove
* 40–70 lbs: ½ clove
* Over 70 lbs: 1 clove

Step 2: Top with the Dressing

Mix together:

* 8 oz Ultra Oil
* 2 tablespoons unfiltered raw apple c***r vinegar (with the mother)
* 1 teaspoon raw honey

Shake well and drizzle the appropriate amount over your dog’s meal.

Keep refrigerated.

For an extra nutritional boost, sprinkle a little fresh chopped cilantro over the meal. Cilantro is rich in antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds. Basil is another excellent option.

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Why These Ingredients?

Fresh Garlic

Fresh garlic has been used by many holistic dog owners as a natural way to help make dogs less attractive to fleas and ticks. It also contains naturally occurring sulfur compounds and antioxidants that support normal immune function.

A common misconception is that all garlic is dangerous for dogs. The important factor is the amount. Large quantities can be harmful, but many holistic veterinarians and canine nutritionists have safely used appropriate amounts of fresh garlic for healthy dogs for years.

Do not feed garlic to cats.

Ultra Oil

Ultra Oil provides a balanced blend of Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids that support:

* Healthy skin
* A shiny coat
* Healthy joints
* Overall wellness

Healthy skin is your dog’s first natural defense.

Ultra Oil can be purchased in our online store at advanceholisticdog.com.

Unfiltered Raw Apple C***r Vinegar

Raw, unfiltered apple c***r vinegar contains beneficial enzymes that support healthy digestion, healthy skin, and a balanced internal environment.

Raw Honey

Raw honey provides natural enzymes and antioxidants while adding a touch of sweetness that many dogs enjoy.

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Extra Flea & Tick Protection

For added protection during flea and tick season, I recommend Wondercide Natural Flea & Tick Spray, also available in our online store at advanceholisticdog.com.

Spray your dog’s coat 2–3 times each week, avoiding the eyes and nose. Reapply after swimming or bathing and before hikes, camping, or spending time in wooded or grassy areas.

Using a healthy diet, fresh garlic, and a natural topical spray provides multiple layers of support.

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Why I Prefer a Natural Approach

Many conventional flea and tick preventatives work after a flea or tick bites your dog. They have helped reduce flea and tick-borne diseases and are an important option for many pets, but like any medication they can also have potential side effects. Some dogs tolerate them well, while others may experience digestive upset, skin irritation, lethargy, or, in rare cases, neurological reactions. Every dog is different.

I believe nutrition should be the foundation of good health. Supporting healthy skin, a strong immune system, and overall wellness through fresh foods and quality nutrition can be an important part of your dog’s flea and tick prevention plan.

No product—natural or conventional—can guarantee 100% protection. The best approach includes:

* Daily tick checks
* A healthy diet
* Fresh whole-food ingredients
* Regular grooming
* Keeping grass and brush trimmed
* Using a natural topical repellent like Wondercide when spending time outdoors

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At Advance Holistic Dog, we believe small daily choices can make a big difference in your dog’s long-term health.

Ultra Oil and Wondercide Natural Flea & Tick Spray are both available in our online store at advanceholisticdog.com.

If you have questions about your dog’s nutrition or would like help choosing supplements, I’d be happy to help.

— Tamara Belotti

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