Rundown Ranch Cattle Dogs

06/03/2026

Original sound required! Splashing is awesome 💦 Indie loves her new pool 💕 Cutest zoomies 💕 Belle and Bear Litter 01.29.26
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06/03/2026

Medications are not always the answer. Want more options? I can help.

A peer-reviewed, randomized controlled clinical trial published in Veterinary Sciences, a Q1 veterinary journal, found that dogs🐕 with osteoarthritis🦴🔥 receiving just 40 mg of UC-II® (undenatured type II collagen) experienced improvements in mobility and comfort comparable to those seen in dogs receiving robenacoxib, a prescription anti-inflammatory medication.

After only 30 days, mobility improved by 32.7% in the UC-II group compared to 31.5% in the medication group, with no adverse effects reported in either group. One of the most surprising findings was how quickly UC-II worked, producing measurable benefits within just one month, faster than many previous UC-II studies have reported.

Unlike pain medications💊 that directly suppress inflammation🔥, UC-II works through a process called oral tolerance, helping retrain the immune system to reduce cartilage-targeting inflammation and support long-term joint health.

It’s important to note that dogs with severe arthritis responded better to the prescription medication, while UC-II appeared most effective in dogs with mild to moderate osteoarthritis.

That’s why Dr. Karen Becker included undenatured type II collagen (UC-II) in MOBILITY MATRIX™—a comprehensive, science-backed formula designed to support joints, muscles, cartilage, and connective tissue in both dogs and cats. By combining UC-II with other targeted mobility nutrients, MOBILITY MATRIX™ was created to help pets stay active, comfortable, and moving with ease.

👉🏼Comment MATRIX to learn more about this science-backed mobility formula and we’ll DM you the link.

06/01/2026

My dogs love apples, how about yours?

Dogs🐾 benefit from something as simple as an apple🍎. A new peer-reviewed systematic review published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science highlighted quercetin, a powerful flavonoid✨ found in apples, as one of the most promising natural compounds for supporting long-term health.

Research suggests quercetin helps reduce inflammation, protect cells from oxidative damage, support beneficial gut bacteria, strengthen the gut barrier, and promote healthy metabolism, all of which are closely linked to healthier aging.

Choose organic apples🍏 or spray free apples when possible, as conventionally grown apples are among the fruits most commonly found to contain pesticide residues. Remove the seeds and core, but leave the skin on (that’s where the quercetin is) before sharing a few bites with your dog. If you’re choosing a variety, Red Delicious🍎 apples are considered one of the richest sources of quercetin among commonly available apples.

This is also one of the reasons Dr. Karen Becker chose hypoallergenic organic apple fiber as the carrier in the Proactive Paws™ formulas instead of ingredients like beef liver or cellulose. Apple fiber helps make her human grade formulas suitable for pets with food sensitivities, while also acting as a prebiotic that nourishes beneficial gut bacteria and supports the production of health-promoting short-chain fatty acids.

06/01/2026

Ticks are exploding across the U.S. this year, and they’re much more than a creepy nuisance. These parasites are incredibly efficient at attaching, feeding, and transmitting disease, without you ever noticing. The longer a tick stays attached, the greater the risk of exposure to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and several other serious infections. But just because your dog has had exposure doesn’t mean they’re infected; discerning the difference is crucial, and smart medicine.
In my latest article, I cover where ticks like to hide, how to perform a thorough full-body tick check, the safest way to remove a tick, and why monitoring your pet afterward is just as important as removing the parasite itself. I also explain the differences between 4DX, Accuplex, and QC6 testing, and why early detection makes all the difference, regardless of what parasite control program you are using.
When you combine proactive screening with consistent parasite checks and a parasite protocol that make sense for your lifestyle and location, you can dramatically reduce the chances that a tick bite turns into a much bigger problem. Link to my article is in the comments. 🐾🕷️

05/31/2026

Hormones are everything!

05/30/2026

OP finally got in the water💦 by himself 🎉
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05/30/2026

Izzy rocked her hike in Sedona. Sadie and Rowdy Litter 10.29.20
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05/29/2026

OP has decided the water can be fun 💦 🚣 Living his best life 💙
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05/29/2026

Enjoying some time at the beach ☀️🏖️ Belle and Bear Litter 06.26.25
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05/27/2026

Yikes! Know what you're using around your Pets and Family. Need an audit of your products? I can help. Reach out to me at Mountain West Pet Wellness

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.