Protocols for Dogs, Holistic Health Guides & Natural Support
Searching for a protocol for a dog with seizures, mast cell tumors, allergies, kidney disease, IBD, pancreatitis, IVDD, heart disease, collapsing trachea or another chronic health concern? This public library lets you see the protocols, troubleshooting guides, classes and whole-dog resources available to members of The Well Oiled K9.
I created these resources because dog parents need something better than a pile of random Facebook comments, but I also do not believe a diagnosis should automatically hand every dog the exact same checklist. My protocols are designed to help you understand the condition, see the different areas we may want to consider and give you a more intelligent place to begin.
A protocol is a starting point, not your dog's final plan. Depending on the condition, my resources may introduce food and TCVM food energetics, Western herbs, Chinese herbal medicine, supplements, functional mushrooms, CBD, essential oils, homeopathy, environmental considerations, gut and liver support, PEMF, ozone or other supportive modalities.
Your dog may need two of those things. Another dog with the same diagnosis may need five completely different things. That is why the full resources live inside a membership where you can ask questions — and why complicated dogs may benefit from private support where we can build and refine a custom protocol.
Search by diagnosis, symptom or topic. The full protocols and downloads remain inside the member library.
Start With the Level of Support You Actually Need
Sometimes you need better education and a sensible protocol to start with. Sometimes you need somewhere to ask questions about how that information fits your dog. And sometimes the dog has enough going on that another PDF is not going to cut it.
Browse the Protocols & Guides
Use this public library to find the conditions and subjects you are researching and see what deeper member resources are available.
Use the Membership
Members get the full guides, protocols, classes and discussion so you can understand the options and ask questions about your own dog.
Build a Custom Protocol
If your dog has a major diagnosis, multiple conditions, medications, changing bloodwork or recurring symptoms, private support allows me to actually get to know the dog and refine the plan over time.
Start Here: Holistic Dog Wellness Foundations
Not every dog needs a disease protocol. These resources help dog parents understand natural wellness, constitution, prevention and how to think about the whole dog before problems become more complicated.
5 Element Theory Quiz for Dogs
Explore your dog's TCVM constitution and patterns that may influence food, behavior and wellness decisions.
7 Health Decisions That Influence Your Dog's Lifelong Wellness
A proactive look at everyday choices that can shape health, resilience and longevity.
Introduction to Natural Wellness for Dogs
A practical starting point for pet parents exploring nutrition, remedies and integrative dog wellness.
Cancer & Mast Cell Tumor Protocols for Dogs
Looking for a cancer protocol for a dog with a mast cell tumor, lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma or another diagnosis? These resources help organize the food, recovery, histamine, immune, inflammatory and integrative support options that may be considered alongside veterinary treatment.
Fight Like Hell: Cancer Support Protocol for Dogs
A broad whole-dog framework for nutrition, natural support, recovery and the many options dog parents encounter after a cancer diagnosis.
Mast Cell Tumor Protocol for Dogs: MCT & Whole-Dog Support
A starting framework for mast cell tumors that considers histamine and degranulation, food, gut and liver support, mushrooms, CBD, herbs, Chinese medicine, essential oils, environment, surgery and recovery.
Hemangiosarcoma Support Protocol for Dogs
Whole-dog considerations for dogs facing hemangiosarcoma alongside veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Lymphoma Support Protocol for Dogs
Food, immune, recovery and integrative support considerations for dogs with lymphoma.
Proactive Steps Against the Dreaded Diagnosis
Prevention-minded wellness considerations for dog parents who want to think about cancer risk before a diagnosis.
The Dreaded Diagnosis: What to Do When Your Dog Has Cancer
A calmer place to begin when you have just heard the word cancer and do not know what to research or ask first.
Fresh Food, Homemade Diet & Nutrition Guides for Dogs
Food is foundational, but there is no single perfect dog diet. These resources help dog parents understand homemade food, raw feeding, food trials and how nutrition can be customized around the dog.
Homemade Dog Food Course
Learn the foundations of building better homemade meals while understanding balance, variety and common nutritional gaps.
Homemade Food Guide for Dogs
A practical reference for dog parents moving toward fresh, homemade meals.
Raw Feeding Support Guide for Dogs
Food-first education for dog parents exploring or improving a raw feeding plan.
Elimination Diet Protocol for Dogs
A more intentional approach to food trials, ingredient tracking and learning what an individual dog actually tolerates.
Digestive Protocols for Dogs: IBD, IBS, Reflux, EPI & Pancreatitis
Searching for a digestive protocol for a dog with diarrhea, reflux, IBD, IBS, EPI, pancreatitis or recurring GI problems? These resources look beyond one probiotic or one bland diet to food, enzymes, microbiome health, inflammation, liver and gallbladder function and the individual pattern.
Colitis Protocol for Dogs: Food & Gut Support
Support considerations for recurring large-bowel irritation, loose stool and digestive flares.
Acid Reflux & GERD Protocol for Dogs
A whole-dog look at gulping, lip licking, burping, grass eating, nausea, food, digestion and patterns that may contribute to reflux.
EPI Support Protocol for Dogs
Food, digestive enzyme and supportive considerations for dogs with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Giardia Protocol for Dogs: Troubleshooting & Recovery
A practical guide to the digestive and environmental issues that can accompany recurring Giardia.
IBD Protocol for Dogs: Food, Gut & Whole-Dog Support
Options to consider for dogs with inflammatory bowel disease, recurring GI symptoms and complicated food tolerance.
IBS Protocol for Dogs: Digestive & Food Support
A starting framework for recurring digestive upset where patterns, food and individual response matter.
Leaky Gut Protocol for Dogs
A whole-gut look at food, microbiome health, intestinal support and inflammatory patterns.
Lymphangiectasia Support Protocol for Dogs
Nutrition and supportive considerations for dogs with intestinal lymphatic disease.
Pancreatitis Protocol for Dogs: Food & Digestive Support
A starting framework for food, fat tolerance, digestion and recovery around pancreatic inflammation.
PLE Support Protocol for Dogs
Nutrition and whole-dog support considerations for protein-losing enteropathy.
Regurgitation in Dogs: Troubleshooting & Support
Questions to consider around food, positioning, digestion and why the regurgitation is occurring.
Allergy, Yeast, Skin & Anal Gland Protocols for Dogs
An allergy or yeast protocol for dogs should look beyond the itch. Food, gut health, stool, environment, products used on the dog, seasonal patterns and immune regulation can all change where the plan begins.
Natural Allergy Relief for Dogs
Everyday supportive strategies for itching, seasonal discomfort and skin irritation.
Allergy Protocol for Dogs: Food, Gut, Environment & Skin
A broader troubleshooting framework for dogs with recurring allergies, itching and inflammatory skin patterns.
Yeast Protocol for Dogs: Skin, Paws, Ears & Gut Support
A whole-dog approach to recurring yeast patterns rather than treating the skin in isolation.
Anal Gland Protocol for Dogs: Food, Stool, Gut & Inflammation
A broader look at recurring anal gland problems instead of simply expressing the glands again and again.
Autoimmune & Immune-Mediated Support for Dogs
Dogs with immune-mediated conditions need thoughtful support that accounts for medications, nutrition, gut health and inflammation. More immune stimulation is not automatically better.
Masticatory Muscle Myositis Support for Dogs
Whole-dog support considerations alongside veterinary treatment for MMM.
Pemphigus Support Protocol for Dogs
Nutrition and natural wellness considerations for dogs dealing with pemphigus.
Autoimmune Skin Disorders in Dogs: Support Guide
A broader guide to food, skin, gut, inflammation and supportive care considerations.
SLO Support Protocol for Dogs
Support considerations for dogs dealing with symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy and recurring nail problems.
Endocrine & Metabolic Protocols for Dogs
A diagnosis like Cushing's, Addison's, diabetes or hypothyroidism still occurs inside a whole dog. These guides explore food, metabolism, medications, organ support and other factors around veterinary management.
Addison's Disease in Dogs: Whole-Dog Support
Food, wellness and lifestyle considerations for dogs living with Addison's disease.
Cushing's Protocol for Dogs: Nutrition & Holistic Support
A starting framework for dogs living with Cushing's disease alongside appropriate veterinary management.
Diabetes Support for Dogs
Nutrition, routine and whole-dog considerations for supporting a diabetic dog alongside insulin management.
Hypothyroidism Protocol for Dogs: Food & Whole-Dog Support
A starting framework for nutrition, metabolism and supportive care around canine hypothyroidism.
Thyroid Health for Dogs
Understand thyroid function, patterns worth watching and supportive wellness considerations.
Understanding Diabetes in Dogs
A foundational guide for pet parents trying to understand the diagnosis before changing everything at once.
Liver & Gallbladder Protocols for Dogs
Elevated liver enzymes, medication use, gallbladder sludge and bile-flow problems do not all call for the same liver supplement. These guides help pet parents look at why the liver or gallbladder needs support before simply adding another product.
Liver Support Protocol for Dogs: High Liver Enzymes, Medications & Whole-Dog Support
A broader framework for liver values, food, medication metabolism, supportive herbs, supplements and the reason liver markers may be changing.
Gallbladder Sludge Protocol for Dogs: Bile Flow, Food & Liver Support
Support considerations for gallbladder sludge, bile flow, digestion and related liver or metabolic patterns.
Environmental, Detox & Drainage Protocols for Dogs
Sometimes the part missing from a dog health protocol is everything happening around the dog. These resources look at environmental exposure and the body's normal liver, kidney, gut and lymphatic pathways without assuming every illness was “caused by toxins.”
Flea & Tick Product Detox Support for Dogs
Support considerations after flea and tick product exposure based on the dog and product used.
Glyphosate Detox Support Protocol for Dogs
Environmental and whole-dog support considerations when glyphosate exposure is part of the picture.
Heavy Metal Detox Support for Dogs
A cautious framework for exploring environmental burden and supporting normal elimination pathways.
Kidney Detox & Drainage Support for Dogs
Gentle kidney-focused wellness and hydration support.
Liver Detox & Cleanse Support for Dogs
Food, herbs and supportive options for liver-focused seasonal wellness.
Lymphatic Drainage Guide for Dogs
Understand lymphatic movement and gentle techniques that may support healthy circulation and drainage.
Parasite Cleanse & Support Protocol for Dogs
A natural wellness framework for parasite-related support and the bigger digestive picture.
Mold Exposure & Recovery Protocol for Dogs
A whole-dog approach to suspected mold exposure that includes the environment, food, gut, liver, drainage and recovery support.
Kidney, UTI, Bladder & Urinary Protocols for Dogs
There is no single kidney or UTI protocol for every dog. Kidney stage, phosphorus, muscle condition, hydration, urine findings, crystal type, infection history and medications can all change the plan.
Cystine Stone Support for Dogs
Food and urinary considerations for dogs prone to cystine stones.
Kidney Protocol for Dogs: Nutrition & Holistic Support
A whole-dog starting framework for kidney health, hydration, nutrition, bloodwork and supportive care.
Calcium Oxalate Stone Support for Dogs
Food, minerals, hydration and urinary considerations for dogs prone to calcium oxalate stones.
Urinary Tract Health for Dogs
A whole-dog look at hydration, food, bladder health and recurring urinary concerns.
Urine Crystals in Dogs: Food & Urinary Support
Understand why crystal type matters before blindly changing food or urinary pH.
Recurrent UTI Protocol for Dogs
A broader look at recurring urinary tract infections, hydration, urine findings, food, bladder health and why the infection may keep returning.
Summer Kidney Support for Dogs
Seasonal hydration, food and kidney-support considerations during hot weather.
Heart, Senior Dog & Longevity Protocols
Heart and senior support are rarely about one supplement. Food, muscle preservation, circulation, medications, cognition, mobility and quality of life all deserve attention.
Cataract Support for Dogs
Whole-dog wellness considerations for dogs developing cataracts or age-related eye changes.
DCM Support for Dogs
Nutrition and supportive considerations for dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Heart Health Protocol for Dogs
A proactive look at nutrition, fats, circulation and whole-dog cardiovascular support.
Mitral Valve Disease & Heart Murmur Support for Dogs
Nutrition, cardiac support, medications, muscle condition and whole-dog considerations for dogs with mitral valve disease.
Senior Dog Wellness & Longevity Protocol
Food, brain, mobility, digestion and proactive support for dogs moving into their senior years.
Working Dog Longevity Guide
Whole-dog support for the physical and nutritional demands placed on working dogs.
Service Dog Longevity Guide
Nutrition, mobility, recovery and preventive support for dogs whose bodies and nervous systems work for a living.
Seizure, Anxiety, CCD & Neurological Protocols for Dogs
A seizure or neurological protocol should look beyond the diagnosis itself. Food, medications, liver function, sleep, stress, environment, timing, cognition and individual patterns may all matter.
Seizure Protocol for Dogs: Triggers, Patterns & Whole-Dog Support
A broader framework for food, medications, liver support, sleep, environment, nervous-system support and identifying patterns around recurrent seizures.
Anxiety Protocol for Dogs: Whole-Dog & Nervous-System Support
Food, environment, nervous-system regulation and supportive options for anxious dogs.
Calm Your Dog's Stress
Practical support for periods of increased stress, nervous-system overload and environmental change.
Separation Anxiety Support for Dogs
A whole-dog resource for dogs struggling when separated from their people.
Vestibular Disease Support for Dogs
Recovery and supportive-care considerations for dogs experiencing vestibular episodes.
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Protocol: Senior Brain Support
Food, fats, sleep, enrichment, environment and supportive options for senior dogs showing cognitive changes.
Respiratory & Collapsing Trachea Protocols for Dogs
Coughing and airway problems can have several contributing pieces. These resources help dog parents think about weight, inflammation, environment, airway support and appropriate veterinary evaluation.
Collapsing Trachea Protocol for Dogs: Respiratory & Whole-Dog Support
A starting framework for dogs with tracheal collapse that considers airway irritation, body condition, food, environment and supportive modalities.
IVDD, Mobility & Structural Support Protocols for Dogs
Spinal and mobility problems may involve more than rest or pain control. These resources explore recovery, strength, body condition, nutrition and supportive modalities around appropriate veterinary care.
IVDD Protocol for Dogs: Spinal Support & Recovery
A supportive framework for dog parents navigating intervertebral disc disease and recovery.
Strength, Mobility & Longevity for Dogs
Practical strategies for protecting muscle, movement and physical resilience throughout life.
Tick-Borne Disease, Heartworm, Flea & Vaccine Protocols for Dogs
Prevention and tick-borne disease decisions are rarely as simple as “natural” versus “conventional.” These resources help dog parents understand exposure, testing, timing, veterinary treatment and whole-dog support.
Flea & Tick Prevention for Dogs
Understand prevention options, exposure considerations and ways to reduce unnecessary chemical burden where appropriate.
Heartworm Protocol for Dogs: Prevention & Modified Scheduling
A deeper look at heartworm prevention choices, timing, testing and supportive considerations.
Lyme Exposure Support Guide for Dogs
What to consider when Lyme exposure is suspected or confirmed.
Tick Bite Protocol for Dogs: Action Plan
A practical starting point after finding or removing an attached tick.
Ehrlichia Support Protocol for Dogs
Whole-dog support considerations for dogs diagnosed with or recovering from ehrlichiosis alongside veterinary treatment.
Tick-Borne Disease Protocol: Anaplasma & Coinfection Support
A broader framework for supporting dogs dealing with Anaplasma or overlapping tick-borne concerns.
Vaccine Prep & Aftercare for Dogs
Supportive considerations before and after vaccination based on the individual dog's health history.
Puppy, Training, Behavior & New Dog Guides
Some of the most useful protocols have nothing to do with illness. Good foundations around food, behavior, training and stress can change a dog's life before chronic problems ever develop.
Basic Obedience for Dogs
Practical foundational skills for clearer communication and everyday life.
Crate Training Guide for Dogs & Puppies
Build crate comfort thoughtfully rather than simply putting the dog in and hoping for the best.
Healthy Puppy Foundations
Nutrition, wellness and early-life decisions that help build a stronger foundation.
House Training Protocol for Puppies & Dogs
A practical plan for teaching elimination habits clearly and consistently.
New Puppy Success Guide
A broader roadmap for settling in, routines, wellness and early behavior.
Post Dog Altercation Protocol
What to consider after a serious conflict between dogs, including safety, decompression and next steps.
Car Acclimation for Dogs
Help dogs become more comfortable with car travel through gradual, thoughtful exposure.
First Aid, Surgery & Recovery Guides for Dogs
Practical resources for supportive care and recovery. True emergencies still belong with your veterinarian or emergency hospital.
First Aid Guide for Dogs
A practical reference for common non-emergency situations and supportive options to keep on hand.
Homeopathic First Aid for Dogs
A quick-reference starting point for commonly considered homeopathic first-aid remedies.
Surgical Aftercare & Recovery Support for Dogs
Food, comfort, digestion and recovery considerations following veterinary procedures.
Essential Oils, Homeopathy, Herbs & Natural Remedy Guides for Dogs
Natural tools can be incredibly useful, but knowing when and why to use them matters more than simply owning the bottle.
Emotional Release With Essential Oils for Dogs
Using aromatherapy thoughtfully as part of emotional and nervous-system support.
Essential Oil Safety for Dogs
Routes, dilution, selection and practical safety considerations for canine aromatherapy.
Feelings Collection Protocol for Dogs
A structured approach to using selected essential oils for emotional support.
Homeopathic Quick Reference for Dogs
A practical reference to help members differentiate commonly considered homeopathic remedies.
Raindrop Technique for Animals
Education around the use and purpose of Raindrop Technique with animals.
Natural Remedies Class for Dog Parents
Deeper education in essential oils, herbs, homeopathy and other natural wellness tools.
Try another word, show all resources, or tell me what is happening with your dog. The member library continues to grow as new questions and real-life cases come up.
Why My Protocols for Dogs Are Not Public Checklists
I could put every protocol I create into a free Facebook group and let people download the list, buy everything on it and pass screenshots around for the next ten years. I don't want to use them that way.
A seizure protocol for dogs may introduce food, omega-3s, liver support, medications, environmental considerations, essential oils and other supportive options. A mast cell tumor protocol may discuss histamine, degranulation, food, mushrooms, CBD, Chinese herbs, essential oils, surgery and recovery. A kidney protocol may look at hydration, phosphorus, protein quality, muscle condition, urine findings and supportive herbs.
My toolbox may include:
That does not mean every dog needs all of those things. The protocol helps us see the possibilities. The individual dog tells us which ones deserve consideration.
When a Dog Health Guide Is Enough — And When You Need a Custom Protocol
Sometimes you really do just need better information. You may be trying to understand a diagnosis, improve food, learn about a natural modality or find a sensible place to begin. That is exactly what the member library is designed to do.
Other dogs have a major diagnosis, several overlapping conditions, changing bloodwork, medications that need to be considered, recurring symptoms or a history complicated enough that one generic protocol cannot possibly see the whole picture.
That is where private support has value. Instead of simply asking, “What is the protocol for dogs with this diagnosis?” we can look at what your dog eats, medications, environment, digestion, bloodwork, symptoms, history and what has already been tried. Then we decide which options deserve priority.
And if your dog needs ongoing support, a package gives us something no downloadable protocol can provide: time to watch what happens next. We can build the starting plan, see how the dog responds, review new information and refine the protocol again if needed.
If you want to understand more about why I work this way, read Your Dog Is Not a Protocol: Why I Build Custom Protocols for Dogs.
Looking for a Protocol for YOUR Dog?
Start by searching the library above. The list is public on purpose so you can see the depth of the resources available and find the condition or topic you came here looking for.
If you want access to the full protocols, guides, classes and member discussion, explore The Well Oiled K9 Membership.
If your dog has a major diagnosis, multiple issues or a health picture that needs a custom plan and ongoing refinement, private services give us the time and context to actually get to know your dog.
Educational information only. These protocols and guides are intended to support informed conversations and whole-dog wellness planning. They do not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease and do not replace veterinary diagnosis, emergency care, prescriptions, surgery or other appropriate veterinary treatment.