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Your pet is family, and Integrative Pet Wellness Center exists to help them live a longer, happier life by your side. Get to know us a little more through our blogs, where we talk about various aspects of pet care, practical information, and our stories and updates!

Could microbiome therapy have saved her life?

Could microbiome therapy have saved her life?

There’s a story I saw recently that I haven’t been able to forget. It was shared by a foster parent, the kind of person who opens their home again and again, no matter how hard the cases are 🫶🐶 She’d been fostering a beautiful dog who was unfortunately prone to...

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Dental first aid 🦷

Dental first aid 🦷

Have you ever had one of those moments, maybe scrolling through social media or chatting with a friend, where you hear something about pet health that just stops you in your tracks? 💁‍♀️ Like, “Wait… how did I not know this before?” Whether it’s a post about dog...

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What if pet care could start a revolution?

What if pet care could start a revolution?

If you’ve been in our unicorn space lately, maybe you’ve seen the plant on the coffee table in its big round glass bowl. This one 👇Once upon a time, it was a delicate fairy garden with tiny leaves nestled gently at the bottom, quiet and contained. Now? The plants are...

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His Constant Itching Is Finally Gone 🐶

His Constant Itching Is Finally Gone 🐶

Did you know Starbucks didn’t actually start in America? ☕ Howard Schultz, the founder, traveled to Italy and was completely captivated by their coffee culture. It wasn’t rushed or transactional. It was a ritual. A way to slow down, savor, and connect. Tiny little...

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Spay and Neuter Risks

Spay and Neuter Risks

The other day in Pilates, our teacher asked us to grab either the 1kg or the 2kg weights. I went for the 1kgs.  We start squatting and, mid-squat, she casually drops: “As women age, we really need to be mindful of our bone density. Strength training becomes essential...

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Gentleness… On This Day

Gentleness… On This Day

Just a short note from my heart to yours today… It’s Father’s Day, and I find myself feeling a little tender—like my heart’s been cracked open just enough to let more light in. So I did what I always do when I need grounding... I sat down, took a deep breath, and...

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Pet Health Mystery? 🕵️‍♂️

Pet Health Mystery? 🕵️‍♂️

If your pet’s been dealing with health issues that no one’s been able to explain and you’ve tried everything but still haven’t found answers, you need to hear Mia’s story 🐶 When Mia first came to see me, she was struggling with lots of coughing and wheezing. Every...

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Toxins Our Pets Are Exposed To 😳

Toxins Our Pets Are Exposed To 😳

Here's something kinda wild I had to share with you Dianne! I recently picked up traces of gold… in a pup. Yep, actual gold. How this little cutie got exposed to it? I have no clue! 🤔 Were they sneaking some licks off someone’s ring? 💍😂 Now, I’m not too worried about...

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