The Well Oiled K9
On a Mission for Your Dog To Eat Better,
Feel Better And Live Longer
Canine Nutrition & Holistic Dog Health
Food • Gut Health • Inflammation • Behavior • Whole-Dog Support | Essential Oils | Herbs | Homeopathy
Helping dog moms move beyond symptom-chasing and build a healthier, more resilient dog.
~ Dana Brigman
Canine Nutrition & Natural Wellness for Dogs With Chronic Symptoms
When your dog is itchy, anxious, inflamed, reactive, struggling with gut issues, or stuck in recurring flares, it’s time to look at the whole dog — food, gut health, immune balance, toxins, behavior, and lifestyle.
Maybe your dog has a new diagnosis. Maybe the itching, vomiting, diarrhea, pain, anxiety, limping, or behavior changes keep coming back.
But you keep looking at your dog thinking, there has to be more to this.
You’ve tried changing the food. Tried the medication. Bought the supplements. Read the Facebook comments. Googled until your brain hurt. Maybe you’ve already spent more money than you want to admit, and you still don’t feel like you have a clear plan for what your dog actually needs.
And that gets exhausting. You’re trying your absolute best, but you’re getting pieces of advice from every direction — change this food, add that supplement, try this remedy, ask your vet about that medication — and no one is helping you connect the dots. At some point, you don’t need more information. You need someone to help you figure out what matters for your dog.
That’s where I come in. I look at the whole dog: food, gut health, inflammation, pain, behavior, nervous system stress, environment, history, emotional patterns, detox pathways, medications and supplements, and the symptoms and patterns that keep repeating. But more importantly, I look at your specific dog — what you’ve already tried, what may be getting overlooked, what makes sense for your lifestyle and budget, and where we’re most likely to make a meaningful difference first.
Because your dog’s body and behavior are not separate conversations, and everything does not need to be changed at once. Sometimes food is the biggest piece of the puzzle. Sometimes it isn’t. Sometimes there’s one relatively simple change that can give us an early win and help us see the next step more clearly.
This isn’t about chasing every remedy on the internet or throwing spaghetti at the wall. It’s about asking better questions, looking for patterns, working in the right order, and building a plan that fits the dog actually sitting in front of you.
Sometimes the answer isn’t “do everything.”
Sometimes it’s “let’s stop guessing and figure out where to start.”
If your dog isn’t getting better, has a new diagnosis, or you’re overwhelmed by too many opinions and not enough direction, start with my free Intro to Natural Wellness Guide. It will give you a different way to start looking at what may be going on — and what might make sense to tackle first.
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We do not replace veterinary care. We compliment it and offer support and education to pet parents on natural wellness and canine nutrition!
Dog Nutrition Consultations:
Custom diet plans, supplements, and long-term wellness protocols.
Wellness Guides & Protocols
Access expert guidance to help your dog achieve balance, healing, and wellness. These resources cover nutrition, essential oils, herbs, homeopathy, and natural detox for all life stages. Visit https://welloiledk9.com/downloads
essential Oil Guidance
Safe, guided use for health, emotional balance, and longevity.
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You’ll love the additional training I offer to members
Custom Strategies & Support
Get customized support for your dog’s unique needs—from puppyhood to senior care. I offer holistic guidance for: Aging Pets / Senior Protocols, Allergies, Digestive Health, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Heart, Cancer, etc.
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We Look at the Whole Dog in Front of Us
Your dog is not just a skin problem, a behavior problem, a gut problem, or a diagnosis. The body, nervous system, emotions, food, environment, toxin load, and daily lifestyle can all play a role in how your dog feels and functions.
You need help understanding what’s actually happening with your dog — as unique as he is. That’s where my work begins. I help dog moms connect the dots and create a more thoughtful, whole-dog wellness plan for real-life challenges like:
Emotional & Nervous System Support
Anxiety, chronic stress, and reactivity
Trauma and unresolved fear
Fireworks, storms, and sound sensitivity
Car rides and travel stress
Vet visit and handling fear
Behavior changes connected to pain, gut health, inflammation, or nervous system stress
Skin, Gut & Chronic Symptom Support
Itchy dogs and recurring allergy flares
Yeast, paw licking, ear issues, and skin irritation
Gut issues, loose stool, and food sensitivities
Chronic inflammation and immune stress
Food confusion and supplement overwhelm
Dogs who seem fragile, reactive, or hard to stabilize
Health Decisions & Recovery Support
Vaccine prep and aftercare
Surgical and post-procedure recovery
Inflammation and pain support
Chronic symptoms and ongoing health conditions
Energy, resilience, and mobility in aging dogs
Medically fragile dogs who need a gentler, more thoughtful approach
Prevention & Low-Tox Living
Natural flea and tick strategies
Thoughtful heartworm conversations
Product and ingredient decision-making
Environmental and household toxin load
Detox and drainage support
Fresh food, canine nutrition, supplements, herbs, essential oils, homeopathy, CBD, and other natural wellness tools when appropriate
This is not about replacing your veterinarian. It is about filling the gaps, asking better questions, and helping you explore integrative options that support your dog’s long-term wellness.
Why I Love Canine Nutrition and Holistic Dog Wellness:
I’ve stood where many dog moms are standing — overwhelmed, frustrated, and trying to help a dog I loved with my whole heart while sorting through conflicting advice, scary symptoms, budgets and too many “try this” answers.
That journey shaped the way I work today.
I don’t look at your dog as a single symptom, diagnosis, behavior issue, or food problem. I look at the whole dog — nutrition, gut health, inflammation, immune stress, toxin exposure, nervous system health, emotions, lifestyle, and the daily choices that can either support resilience or keep the cycle going.
This work is personal to me. When a dog is itchy, anxious, inflamed, struggling with gut issues, aging fast, recovering from illness, or stuck in chronic symptoms, the whole household feels it. And when that dog starts to feel better, move better, rest better, eat better, and settle more deeply into life again, everyone breathes a little easier.
Your dog becomes a piece of my heart. I pay attention. I ask better questions. I help you connect the dots and create a more thoughtful path forward using canine nutrition, natural wellness tools, and whole-dog support.
Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA. Educational content only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding what your dog may need next, let’s begin.
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