DME Coconut Oil ~Not All Oils Are Created Equal~

I have been kookoo for coconuts for over 3 years now and use it for everything, I mean EVERYTHING! I brush my teeth with it, remove makeup with it, eat it, drink it, slather it on my body, use on my kids and of course feed it to my dogs. Now, not only am I still kookoo about the nut I am KOOKOO about http://alphahealth.ca and DME Coconut Oil! Sure you can purchase coconut oil anywhere, Costco sells a huge tub of “organic” coconut oil for dirt cheap. Watch the story behind DME Coconut Oi , it is so worth 14 minutes of your time and see for yourself why not all oils are created equal. 

 

 

Please Excuse our Appearance

We love Queen Street! Our white paint and exterior signage…not so much. It is time for some spring grooming. Please excuse our appearance while we beautify, it will be worth it we promise!

Diatomaceous Earth: How To Use It On Your Dog, Home and Self

At The Bone House, we love a good multi-use product. Especially one we can confidently use on ourselves, around the house, and on the dog! Which is why we are so excited to now carry Diatomaceous Earth.

What is Diatomaceous Earth?

DE is a 100% food grade, natural, non-toxic water sediment from freshwater sources. It’s made from shells of prehistoric diatoms that have been crushed into a fine powder. While some industrial versions are harmful to humans and pets, food grade Diatomaceous Earth is safe and holds many benefits.

How do I use it on my dog?

DE can be used both internally and externally with your dog. It’s especially helpful in the warmer months, when fleas and swims in the lake are so common. Sprinkle and rub DE into your dog’s coat at the beginning of the season (refreshing after each swim or bath) to protect against fleas and ticks. It also has strong deodorizing properties to naturally keep them smelling fresh. DE can be mixed into dry, raw and wet foods or sprinkled into water easily. With daily use you’ll see an improvement in their skin, coat, nails and teeth. DE also promotes healthy digestion, immunity and metabolism while eliminating worms and other digestive mites.

 

And I can use it around my home?

Definitely! As previously stated, Diatomaceous Earth is a natural deodorizer. Sprinkle it on litter, compost, or any smelly space that needs to be neutralized. DE is highly porous and able to bind to even oils and other substances, making it an ideal cleaning solution. It absorbs moisture which eliminates mold and mildew inside or outside of your home. DE can also be used to get rid of bed bugs and as a natural pesticide in your garden.

 

 

 

What about human consumption?

Food grade Diatomaceous Earth has similar benefits for humans as for dogs. It can improve our teeth, nails and make our coat – er, hair –  shinier. It can be used topically as a facial exfoliator, a coagulator on open wounds and to treat rashes.

This spring, beat the bugs and odours with Diatomaceous Earth! Pop by The Bone House to grab a bag today or visit the DE website for some more information on the product.

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12 Local #Instadogs to Follow

From second-by-second news coverage to shopping at the click of a button, the Internet has truly brought us some amazing things. But the most amazing thing of all? Instagram accounts dedicated solely to pictures of dogs! We’re so happy to be living in a world where we can “follow” dogs all day and it actually be encouraged and not creepy.

So we’ve gathered up some adorable dogs from the neighbourhood that we love seeing on our feed every day! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to get your daily dose of dog.

Did we miss you? Let us know so we can include you in our next #Instadog round-up!

Dr. Karen Becker

“Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered”- Bob Barker. Is it time to rethink this?

I am sure if you have come in to ask questions about allergies, hotspots, raw feeding or supplements chances are we have talked about Dr.Karen Becker. If you haven’t heard of her, check out her FB page https://www.facebook.com/doctor.karen.becker . She is a proactive and integrative wellness vet, definitely worth checking out.

Here is a very interesting video of hers on spaying and neutering. After watching feel free to leave a comment on our FB page, we’d love to know your thoughts.

Health & Happiness!