The Well Oiled K9
On a Mission for Your Dog To Eat Better,
Feel Better And Live Longer
Canine Nutrition • Holistic Dog Health • Essential Oils
Help Your Dog Eat Better, Feel Better & Live Longer.
Personalized canine nutrition and holistic wellness support for dogs dealing with allergies, digestive problems, chronic health concerns, anxiety, pain, senior changes — or for dog parents who simply want to make better choices before problems begin. You do not have to figure it all out alone.
Nutrition • Gut Health • Essential Oils • Herbs •
Homeopathy • Behavior • Senior & Longevity Support
Designed to complement veterinary care — not replace it.
You Know There Has to Be More You Can Do.
Maybe your dog is itchy, having digestive problems, slowing down, anxious, in pain, dealing with a diagnosis, or simply not acting like himself. Maybe you have already changed the food, tried the medication, bought the supplements, read the Facebook comments and Googled until your brain hurt — and you still do not have a clear plan.
That is where whole-dog thinking can change the conversation. Instead of looking at food, gut health, inflammation, pain, behavior, stress, environment, medications and natural support as unrelated problems, I look at how the pieces may be connected and what makes the most sense for your dog, your lifestyle and your budget.
Before you decide you have tried everything, try one more thing — not another random remedy, but one more way of looking at the dog.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Start with the question that sounds most like what is going on with your dog right now.
Nutrition
“I Think Food May Be Part of the Problem.”
If you are struggling with homemade food, allergies, digestive problems, pancreatitis, weight, senior nutrition or simply want to feed your dog better, start with my approach to individualized canine nutrition.
Learn How a Certified Canine Nutritionist Can HelpEssential Oils & Aromatherapy
“I Want Natural Tools I Can Actually Use.”
Essential oils can be useful for stress, emotional support, comfort, recovery and everyday wellness when they are chosen and used thoughtfully for the individual dog.
Explore Essential Oils for DogsWhole-Dog Support
“There Are Too Many Pieces and I Cannot Connect Them.”
If your dog has multiple symptoms, medications, supplements, diagnoses or recurring problems, a Holistic Pet Health Coach can help you look at the whole picture and decide what deserves attention first.
Learn About Holistic Pet Health CoachingStill Thinking, “I Don’t Even Know What I Need”?
That is exactly why I created my Holistic Dog Health guide. It walks you through nutrition, essential oils, natural remedies, gut health, vaccines, senior care, prevention, first aid, integrative options and the everyday choices that can shape your dog's health — without expecting you to change everything at once.
Start With the Holistic Dog Health GuideWhy Whole-Dog Support Matters
You Have Tried a Lot. That Does Not Mean You Have Tried Everything.
Most dog parents who find me are not doing nothing. They are doing everything they know to do.
They have changed the food. Tried the medication. Added the probiotic. Bought the supplement. Switched proteins. Changed shampoos. Read the Facebook groups. Googled until every answer created three more questions.
The problem is usually not a lack of effort.
The problem is that the advice is coming in pieces.
One person is looking at the skin. Another is looking at the gut. Someone else is looking at behavior. The medication is treating one symptom. The supplement was added for another. Food was changed for a third.
And no one has stepped back and asked:
How might these things be connected?
Before you give up, try one more thing — not another random remedy, but one more way of looking at the dog.
Your Veterinarian and I Have Different Jobs.
Your veterinarian diagnoses disease, orders testing, prescribes medication, performs procedures and manages medical treatment. I want that expertise on your dog's team.
My role is different. I often have the time to go deeper into the everyday pieces surrounding the medical plan — nutrition, digestion, food tolerance, supplements, essential oils, stress, behavior, recovery, environment and the patterns that keep repeating.
Will I sometimes look at something differently from your veterinarian? Yes. Nutrition is a common example. I may prefer a fresh-food direction where a conventional plan uses a highly processed diet, or I may suggest investigating gut health, ingredient tolerance or supportive modalities while your veterinarian is focused on symptom control.
That does not mean you have to choose sides. It means we are looking through different lenses. Good integrative care uses the pieces that help the individual dog.
If you want to understand that approach in more depth, start with my Holistic Dog Health Guide .
Find Your Starting Point
What Is Your Dog Struggling With?
You do not need to know whether your dog needs a nutritionist, aromatherapy, gut support or a holistic health plan before you get started. Start with what you are seeing. We can figure out the rest from there.
Allergies, Itching & Yeast
When the scratching, paw licking, ear problems or skin flare-ups keep coming back, there may be more to consider than simply stopping the itch.
Itchy skin • paw licking • recurring ears • food reactions • yeast • seasonal allergies
Explore Dog Allergy SupportGut & Digestive Problems
Loose stool, reflux, vomiting, gas, picky eating and recurring digestive problems can affect far more than the stomach. Nutrition, stress, the microbiome and inflammation may all matter.
Diarrhea • vomiting • reflux • IBD • pancreatitis • dysbiosis • picky eating
Learn About Dog Gut HealthFood & Nutrition
Whether you want to move away from kibble, balance homemade food, choose better ingredients or feed around a health condition, nutrition should fit the dog in front of you.
Fresh food • homemade diets • food sensitivities • weight • chronic disease • senior nutrition
See How a Canine Nutritionist Can HelpSenior Dogs & Longevity
Slowing down does not always mean “just getting old.” Aging dogs deserve intentional support for muscle, mobility, cognition, digestion, nutrition and quality of life.
Mobility • muscle loss • cognitive changes • pain • appetite • healthy aging
Explore Senior Dog HealthCancer & Chronic Health Concerns
A diagnosis can leave you wondering what else you can do. Whole-dog support may include nutrition, appetite, digestion, comfort, supplements and supportive modalities alongside your veterinary treatment plan.
Cancer • chronic illness • recovery • appetite • nutrition • quality of life
Explore Integrative Dog Cancer SupportAnxiety, Stress & Behavior
Behavior does not happen in a vacuum. Pain, digestion, food, nervous-system stress, fear, environment and past experiences can all influence how a dog feels and responds.
Anxiety • reactivity • fear • stress • sleep changes • behavior shifts
Explore Behavior & Emotional WellnessYour Dog Does Not Fit Neatly Into One Box?
Most dogs do not. An itchy dog may also have gut problems. A senior dog may be anxious, painful and losing muscle. A dog with pancreatitis may also have food reactions or medication concerns. That is exactly why I look at the whole dog instead of treating each symptom like a separate conversation.
Not ready for a consultation or still trying to understand your options? Start with my Holistic Dog Health Guide for a practical introduction to nutrition, natural remedies, prevention and whole-dog wellness.
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Want to Go a Little Deeper?
Sometimes you are looking for help with a specific problem. Other times you simply want to understand the natural tools available to you. Explore the areas that interest you — without feeling like you need to learn everything at once.
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I Know What It Feels Like to Want More Answers for a Dog You Love.
I have 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 far too many “try this” answers.
That journey shaped the way I work today.
I do not look at your dog as a skin problem, a behavior problem, a gut problem, a diagnosis, or a food problem. I look at the whole dog — nutrition, gut health, inflammation, immune stress, nervous-system health, emotions, environment, lifestyle, and the everyday choices that can influence how your dog feels and functions.
My training in canine nutrition, holistic pet health, animal aromatherapy, and other natural wellness modalities gives me several different ways to look at the same dog. Sometimes nutrition is where we start. Sometimes it is not. The goal is to figure out what matters most for the dog in front of us and make the next step manageable.
Your dog becomes a piece of my heart. I pay attention, ask better questions, and help you connect the dots so we can build a more thoughtful path forward together.
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