Our beautiful pack queen ~ Harley
welcomes in the New Year with wishes that it may
be happy and healthy!
For
me, it's always a bit melancholy bidding a year adieu. And, as we step
into a bright, clean New Year, my thoughts go to hoping for good health,
happiness, and personal peace and harmony for all of us. We never know
what a year will hold for us, and I am jumping into 2019 with positive
thoughts, hopes, and plans.
I
love this above photo of our beautiful alpha queen, Harley, taken during this year's Christmas season. Is it any wonder
Gibson adored her?! It warms my heart to see her feeling so well as she
approaches turning 14. The past few months have been rough on our girl,
and if you follow our FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews Facebook page, we've shared some of her challenges, that I'm pleased to say, are now healing for the most part, even though she is still not quite back up to par.
Harley
has had a rough bout of infections that began in the Autumn. I have
noticed that now that she has (gulp) officially entered into her golden
years, there are some changes. With her zest and energy, it's hard to
imagine her as a "senior" dog. But, it is such a joy to see her enjoying
her zoomies, chasing her tail, and wanting to play. When she stops
doing these, something is up.
It
all began when she had some crazy skin infections at the end of an
unusually hot and humid summer that wreaked havoc on her and resulted in
an awful skin infection that resulted in some (gasp!) baldness in areas
of her back and neck that required being treated topically and orally.
Her fur was literally was coming out in clumps to reveal total bald
spots underneath. Her undercoat refused to grow back in. In a word, I
was nervous.
***The next 3 photos are graphic and may be disturbing to some people. Feel free to scroll past!***
Oh-Ohhhhh. Ew. What is this???
And finally, some regrowth...
I
have to say, it has been a long process to get those to heal, with
treatments including two rounds of a topical antibiotic spray, as well
as oral antibiotics. She's still sporting some bald patches, with a new one today. A few have started to finally get peach fuzz. Plus, she typically blows her coat
in August, and is only blowing it now for the past month. At first,
seeing the tufts made me worry that she was losing more fur, as the bald
spots came out in clumps...but, thankfully, most of it is a normal blow
at an abnormal time of year. Blame Mother Nature!
As a result, since it
is winter here in the northeast, there are chilly days my northern
breed balding girl requires a coat to go outside. At first, she was not a
happy camper, but she has come to accept the coat, which she does look
very chic in it, if I say so myself. Thankfully, we are having a rather
warmish winter, so those coat days are few.
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| Harley not feeling well. |
Shortly
before the holidays, Harley developed sudden double nasty ear
infections that required samples to be sent off to the lab, and she was
put on medication with a side effect that caused her to be quite sick
and had a loss of appetite. Not eating is always a concern, but
especially with a dog who is 13.5 years old. We had to reduce her
antibiotic, and she was placed on a pain killer, but I eased her off
that (as she does not do well on pharmaceuticals with her GI issues). After reading many positive articles and testimonials, and chatting with others who have given it a whirl, I added Treatibles® full-spectrum hemp infused oil to her diet via
dropper in the hopes of naturally helping her with her pain and lack of
appetite. Since she was not eating, the oil was the best and least stressful way of getting
her to take it.
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| Chloe waiting on a new Treatibles Soft Chew |
I also added the treats to my other FiveSibes daily regimen as well, now
that they are senior dogs with new arthritis issues, and one has noise anxiety (think fireworks, thunder storms, etc). Healthy harmony
was definitely something I was seeking for them, and Treatibles promised
and, in my humble opinion, certainly delivered!
Chloe also likes the blueberry and pumpkin hard treats!
Harley,
my beautiful, sweet, oldest gal is a true fighter. I admire her strength and will.
Having gone completely deaf two years ago, she now relies on the hand
signals that I'm so thankful I trained all of my Huskies in with their original training, and now she pays attention beautifully to the
signals. I also will alert her to my presence by announcing my entrance
when she is sleeping by "thumping" the floor to get her attention (which helps to not startle her and bring out her "Snarley Harley" side!) But,
when my tough alpha girl went from having a normally good appetite to
suddenly not eating at all, I was quite concerned. I knew one of the medications she desperately needed had a side effect of loss of appetite. And, as any of us who have dogs who suddenly stop eating, you know the challenge of trying (begging) them to take a few nibbles of food, any food, just so long as they eat!
It's been several nerve-wracking weeks of hand-feeding her
everything from bits of cooked turkey mixed
with bone broth to finding just the one or two proteins she would
nibble on and, yes, even baby food and my homemade "Husky soup," and letting her nibble or lick a few times throughout the day. Since one of her
adult-age onset of seizures we believe was triggered by hypoglycemia,
her not eating was a huge
concern. She usually enjoyed the pumpkin hard chew Treatibles®, but since she was not eating, I switched her to the Treatibles® oil by dropper to hopefully help with not only her daily arthritis pain, but now
also the pain of her ear infections, as well as to hopefully avert any
possible seizure activity, and (fingers crossed) see her appetite increase.
Since she was not willingly eating, I could not give her the regular Treatibles pumpkin hard chews she typically likes, so the oil was fantastic to have. I am happy
to report that I have seen such positive results on all fronts.
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"Woo! Let's zoomie, Wolf!" says Harley,
feeling better! |
Thankfully, she is finished with her medication that was causing loss of appetite, and her ear infections seem to be healing (she is having a follow-up with
our vet this week), and *thankfully* her appetite is now gradually
returning. What a heartwarming feeling to see her willingly eat again!
And the icing on the cake? When she started to play with Wolf, Chloe,
and Bandit again, and engage in Husky zoomies! That's how I spell R-E-L-I-E-F!
So, Just What Are Treatibles®?
Auntie Dolores, the parent company to Treatibles was formed in 2008, with a goal to help people and their pets. According
to Treatibles®, they are "organic, full-spectrum hemp oil formulas for
the companion animals" in our lives. That includes dogs, cats, horses, and more! Products include hard treats, soft
chews, oil, and capsules for made from "full spectrum hemp oil."
According to the company, "Our mission is to promote harmony for the whole family®
through the happiness and health of each pet with our revolutionary
full spectrum hemp oil products. Treatibles help to instill calm, ease
and balance for beloved animal companions, large and small. Born from a passion to help pets thrive,
Treatibles was founded in 2013 on the values of compassionate care,
superior ingredients sourced in the USA, consistent, reliable
information and integrity.
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| Bandit taste-testing the new soft chews! |
All Treatibles products are Compassion
Certified® and proudly made in the USA. Treatibles exceptional full spectrum oil
is sourced from our own organic hemp fields across four states (South Carolina, Kentucky, Colorado, and Oregon). Along
with master cultivator partners, we have created a proprietary formula
that contains a beneficial blend of naturally occurring compounds,
producing truly distinct oil. All Treatibles products are virtually free
of THC, non-psychoactive, and non-toxic."
Important Fact: The company also "third party lab tests from raw ingredients to the final
product" and they will share the lab results upon request by contacting them at: info@treatibles.com.
Important Fact: Are all hemp oil treats created equal? No! Do your homework, research, ask questions, talk to your vet, and go ahead an ask to see those company lab results! It is important know what and where the ingredients are from!
Important Fact:
"Treatibles will not make your dog "high." According to Treatibles.com, "Treatibles exceptional full spectrum hemp oil is sourced from our own
organic hemp fields across four states. Along with our master cultivator
partners, we have created a proprietary formula containing a rich
profile of naturally occurring compounds, resulting in truly distinct
oil. All Treatibles products are free of THC, contain no psychoactive
ingredients and are non-toxic."
Types of Treatibles:
Treatibles® include capsules; oil in dropper bottles in several potencies, hard chews for small and large dogs in four flavors: pumpkin (my FiveSibes favorite), blueberry, turkey and Tater’s
Sweet Potato Tots, and their newest addition of soft chews, which I totally like as I can crumbled it up over their food, and if your dog has any type of teeth, gum, or chewing issues, it is nice and soft. Treatibles is also available for cats, horses, and other companion animals! Treatibles are cited to "Help maintain normal emotional balance and promotes relaxation, Enhances function of joint and connective tissue, and Supports digestive tract health and assists the immune system." Check out lots more info at their website!
How Many Treatibles® Can I Give My Dog?
That's easy! Each bag, container, or bottle has a suggested recommended amount, and it goes by your dog's weight!
What Ingredients Are in Treatibles®?
According to their FAQ sheet, in addition to their hemp oil being "sourced from their own organic hemp fields (from across four USA states: South Carolina, Kentucky, Oregon & Colorado), besides the "active ingredients in all: Full Spectrum Hemp Oil," the following "inactive ingredients" are also listed as in their treats:
- Pumpkin Chews: Chickpea Flour, Pumpkin, Coconut Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Tapioca, Molasses, Kale, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Sunflower Lecithin
- Blueberry Chews: Chickpea Flour, Pumpkin, Coconut Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Tapioca, Molasses, Blueberries, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Sunflower Lecithin
- Turkey Chews: Chickpea Flour, Sweet Potato, Turkey, Coconut Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Tapioca, Molasses, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Sunflower Lecithin
- Tater’s Sweet Potato Tots: Chickpea Flour, Sweet Potato, Coconut Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Tapioca, Molasses, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Sunflower Lecithin
- New Soft Chews: Great for seniors dogs (or cats) or those who may have some trouble chewing harder biscuits.The active ingredients are listed as a proprietary blend of turmeric root, organic full spectrum hemp oil, papain (papaya), bromelain (pineapple stem) and inactive ingredients are apple pectin powder, beef liver, calcium sulfate dihydrate, coconut
glycerin, flaxseed oil, grain free brewer’s yeast, gum arabic,
microcrystalline cellulose, mixed tocopherols, natural preservative
(from oregano, flaxseed and plums), sodium alginate, sunflower lecithin,
water.
Where Can I Get Treatibles®?
Online at Treatibles.com (don't forget our FIVESIBES10 coupon code for 10% off each order) and available in more than 1800 retail locations across the United States. More info on their website!
Need More Info to
Navigate the Hemp Field?
Important Read: An excellent in-depth article in Dog Naturally titled "CBD Oil for Dogs: 10 Things You Didn't Know" that outlines almost anything you wanted to know, along with great graphics, is a must-read! READ IT HERE.
Important Read: Not sure what a dog's endocannabinoid system (ECS) is or why cannabinoid (CBD) ? Check out this very informative blog article by a professional fellow blogger, Rebecca Sanchez of The Pet Lifestyle Guru "How a Dog's Endocannabinoid System Works." READ IT HERE.
Important Read: There are many questions floating about with regards to the 2018 Farm Bill, using/not using the term "CBD" or cannabidiol, and hemp legalization. There is a really great and informational easy-to-understand blog article about this from the non-profit The Brookings Institution - READ IT HERE.
Important Read: Portion of Statement From the FDA Commissioner:
"Today (December 20, 2018), the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 was signed into law. Among
other things, this new law changes certain federal authorities relating
to the production and marketing of hemp, defined as cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.),
and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low (less than 0.3 percent
on a dry weight basis) concentrations of the psychoactive compound
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). These changes include removing hemp
from the Controlled Substances Act, which means that it will no longer
be an illegal substance under federal law.... In short, we treat products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived
compounds as we do any other FDA-regulated products — meaning they’re
subject to the same authorities and requirements as FDA-regulated
products containing any other substance. This is true regardless of the
source of the substance, including whether the substance is derived from
a plant that is classified as hemp under the Agriculture Improvement
Act. To help members of the public understand how the FDA’s requirements
apply to these products, the FDA has maintained a webpage (items 18-23 pertain to pets) with answers to frequently asked questions, which we intend to update
moving forward to address questions regarding the Agriculture
Improvement Act and regulation of these products generally." READ FULL STATEMENT HERE.
"Woo! We really like Treatibles!"
On A Personal Note
I know just how it can seem to be a bit of the Wild West navigating the industrial hemp and cannabidiol terrain, which if you have been looking into it, probably already know! So much to know, from the legalese to laws to obtaining honest and direct answers from the brand to questions, such as:
- What state(s) do they grow their hemp?
- Is it organic?
- Has tests been done on crops for pesticides?
- Can you see the lab results?
- What is the state's legal stance?
- Can you visit the crop site?
Research is key. I chose to add Treatibles® to my FiveSibes daily diet, and after approximately six months, I am very pleased with the results and how much harmony is back in my pups' daily lives, whether they are dealing with arthritis pain, GI issues, loss of appetite, or hoping to ward off possible seizure triggers, I feel I am adding a healthy, made in the USA, gluten-free treat to their diet that comes from a reputable company who uses only organic hemp grown in their own fields.
Hopefully, these important informational sites I've shared here will help shed a little more light on the specifics that can be very confusing to laypersons, like me! It is important to keep up on what is happening on the legal front, and understand why some products may be referred to as hemp oil, and what is the best source. As we know, there is much research out there now about the positive benefits, and we highly recommend having an informative conversation with your vet if this is something you are considering.
So...after 2018 ending on a bit of a wild ride (did I mention I also had bronchitis and laryngitis for three weeks?!), here's to having a 2019 that will turn out to be a wonderful one to look
back upon, filled with joy and memories. And, naturally, a wish for all of us--family and friends--to stay healthy, happy, and harmonious all year through!
My Beautiful FiveSibes:
Harley, Bandit, Chloe, Wolf & Gibson
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