Is Your Dog An Earth Dog
The Season of Earth is the transitional phase between seasons, when the body shifts from one energetic state to another. During this time, the Spleen, Pancreas, and Stomach systems take priority—governing digestion, immune strength, and emotional grounding. Supporting Earth now helps your dog stay balanced through seasonal change.
June 7 - 20
Dogs with an Earth constitution are the caregivers of the pack... gentle, loyal, nurturing. But when Earth energy becomes imbalanced, these dogs may struggle with gut issues, immune weakness, and emotional clinginess.
Let’s explore how you can naturally support your Earth dog—especially during late summer, the season when Earth is most vulnerable.
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Is Your Dog an Earth Dog?
Earth dogs often display these traits:
Gentle, affectionate, eager to please
The glue that holds the family or pack together
Food-motivated (loves mealtime and snacks)
Prone to weight gain or sluggishness
Thrives on consistency, connection, and comfort
If this sounds like your dog... you may have an Earth dog on your hands!
When Earth Is Out of Balance
In TCVM, Earth governs the Spleen and Stomach, which play vital roles in digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune strength.
When Earth energy weakens or becomes imbalanced, you may notice:
Gas, bloating, or noisy belly
Loose or soft stools
Chronic yeast issues
Food sensitivities and allergies
Low energy or poor muscle tone
Excessive drooling or appetite changes
Over-attachment or separation anxiety
Nourish Earth Energy with Food
Earth dogs thrive on warm, cooked, grounding meals—foods that support digestion and gently build resilience.
Include these in your dog’s diet:
Squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, parsnips
Millet or rice (small amounts, for those who tolerate grains)
Cooked leafy greens
Bone broth with functional mushrooms to support gut and immune health
Warming herbs like ginger, fennel, cinnamon
👉 Avoid feeding cold, raw, or heavily processed diets to an Earth dog with weak digestion—especially in damp, humid climates.
Essential Oils for Earth Dogs
Earth dogs crave emotional stability and digestive harmony. The right essential oils can help restore both:
Digestive support: Ginger, fennel, coriander
Emotional balance: Vetiver, cardamom, Roman chamomile
Immune support: Frankincense, myrrh, sweet orange
Diffuse in cozy areas, or apply diluted to the belly or paw pads for direct support.
Lifestyle Tips for Earth Season & Earth Dogs
Earth dogs feel their best when life is predictable, nurturing, and supportive. Here’s how to help:
Stick to routines (consistent mealtimes, walk times, and rest times)
Don’t overfeed—even if those sweet eyes beg for more!
Use food puzzles to encourage slower eating and mental stimulation
Support daily gentle movement—walks, stretching, playful interactions
Offer emotional reassurance but avoid reinforcing clingy behavior
Why Focus on Earth Dogs in Late Summer?
Late summer is the Season of Earth in TCVM. This is when Spleen and Stomach energy is most vulnerable—and when dogs prone to digestive or immune imbalances often flare.
Supporting your Earth dog now can help prevent fall flare-ups, strengthen resilience, and foster emotional calm.
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Let’s Work Together to Support Your Earth Dog
If your dog struggles with:
Chronic gut or immune issues
Allergies or yeast
Weight gain
Emotional clinginess or anxiety
… it may be time to restore Earth energy with a holistic plan.
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