For Pete's Sake

Well Care

Researching and selecting supplements, shampoos, and other well care items is where we really shine. We look for new products that are chemical and preservative-free; holistic, healthy products. We choose products with pure, natural ingredients. 100% bio-degradable, free of phosphates and enzymes. Animal cruelty free. Shown below are just some of our featured products. Stop in the store and let us help you choose one that's right for your pet.

• Waiora
• Earth Animal
• Animal Apawthecary
• Earthbath
• and more!

Dynamite Marketing is home to the highest quality vitamin and mineral supplements for all living creatures. For Pete's Sake is pleased to share these great products with you. Stop in and learn more, you'll be glad you did!

• Dynamite Specialty Products

Hot Spot Relief Tea

From The Last Chance Dog by Donna Kelleher, DVM

Many pets lick at a surgery site or lick due to skin allergies. An easy thing to do with hot spots, no matter what the cause, is to hold a moistened or used black tea bag on the site for ten minutes twice a day. This more complicated herbal formula will work on difficult hot spots. Do not use super cold compresses on the spot, because it is extremely sensitive and can be quite painful.

• 3 quarts fresh bottled or filtered water
• 1/2 cup calendula flowers (fresh is best and easy to grow)
• 1/4 cup chamomile flowers
• 1/4 cup yarrow flowers
• 1/4 cup comfrey leaves
• 1/4 cup grindelia flowers
• 1/8 cup plaintain leaves
• 2 tablespoons goldenseal powder (an antimicrobial herb)

Combine all ingredients in a large stainless steel or ceramic saucepan, cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and let cool, steep for about 2-3 hours. Strain the tea, discarding the solids and save the liquid.

Warm the tea to room temperature for each application. Apply tea with a cotton ball to hot spot for 10 minutes, 2-4 times per day, for 3 days. If it does not improve within one day, return to your veterinarian.

Keeping: This tea will last for 3 weeks in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays and thaw as needed.

Good Stuff: World's Best Cat Litter

Made from whole kernel corn, and no added chemicals or perfumes. Safe and all natural, the litter can be used by cats of all ages without worry of ingestion, dust or allergy problems. Clumps, flushes and works in self-cleaning boxes. We've got multiple cat households, and this stuff works great! Even better - no more litter dust in the air to inhale, and no perfume smell on your kitties.

Read this book:

The Nature of Animal Healing by Dr. Martin Goldstein This book will change the way you think about caring for your pets. Dr. Martin Goldstein is well respected for his 25 years of experience. Learn about nutrition, the origins of diseases in pets, taking action against those diseases, thorough discussions of specific ailments - including cancer, allergies, arthritis and the holistic medicines available to help in the healing process. Available in the shop.