Nacho Average Dog Health Coach

Nacho Average Dog Health Coach Give your gentle giant more precious years through holisitc care designed for big dogs.

From cancer-fighting nutrition to preventative care using herbs, mushrooms and energy work.๐Ÿพโ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹
๐Ÿพโ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹๐Ÿพโ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹ As a holistic pet health coach, I help pet owners achieve optimal wellness for their furry companions through a comprehensive, natural approach. Rather than just treating symptoms, I look at the whole pet - their diet, exercise, environment, and lifestyle factors. My services include customized nutrition plans using fresh, high-quality foods, guidance on natural supplements and remedies, recommendations for gentle exercises and activities, and tips for reducing stress and improving their living space. By addressing all aspects of your pet's health in a holistic way, I can help them live a happier, healthier and longer life, free from chronic issues. No more just masking problems with medications - we get to the root causes and let your pet's body heal itself naturally. If you want to unlock your pet's full vitality potential, book a consultation today. Your furry friend deserves this integrative, prevention-focused approach to lifelong health.

Sending warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your four-legged family members! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’šI wanted to ...
12/25/2025

Sending warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your four-legged family members! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

I wanted to pop in and say a massive thank you to this amazing community.

Thank you for trusting me with your pupsโ€™ holistic health journey this yearโ€”you guys are definitely nacho average dog parents! ๐Ÿ˜‰

I hope you are currently covered in dog hair and surrounded by wrapping paper. Iโ€™m wishing your dogs lots of belly rubs, wet-nosed kisses, and something extra delicious (and nutritious!) in their bowls today.

As I look at my own two Mastiffs snoozing happily by the tree, Iโ€™m reminded that their health and happiness is truly the biggest Christmas present I could ever ask for.

Have a wonderful, cozy day!

Warmly,
Sunny & The Mastiff Crewnts

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!  ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’™๐ŸพI made a special meal for my babies today - Pup Wellington: pastry wrapped ...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿพ

I made a special meal for my babies today - Pup Wellington: pastry wrapped steak with mushroom duxelles and carrots with a side of mashed cauliflower and peas complete with gravy.

All dog friendly ingredients of course!

Needless to say they lapped it up! (And yes itโ€™s impossible to keep a clean food station with mastiffs ๐Ÿ˜‚โค๏ธ)

Digestive upset is the Grinch of the holiday season. It steals joy from both humans and dogs.Here is my go-to "Tummy Tam...
12/18/2025

Digestive upset is the Grinch of the holiday season. It steals joy from both humans and dogs.

Here is my go-to "Tummy Tamer" recipe that works for my vegan diet and their carnivorous needs.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ž: Baked or boiled Pumpkin or Sweet Potato.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ-๐๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐“๐ฐ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ: I mash mine with cinnamon, a little maple, and pecans.

๐Ÿถ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ฑ: I keep theirs plain and mix it into their protein to firm up stools and soothe the gut.

Same pot of water, same steamer basket, two very different delicious outcomes.

This is what the ๐‚๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐›๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญis all aboutโ€”streamlining health without compromising quality.

"๐‘ฐ๐’• ๐’Š๐’” ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’† ๐’Š๐’Ž๐’‘๐’๐’“๐’•๐’‚๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐’‘๐’“๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’๐’„๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’“๐’†๐’๐’„๐’† ๐’๐’‡ ๐’…๐’Š๐’”๐’†๐’‚๐’”๐’† ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’ ๐’•๐’ ๐’”๐’†๐’†๐’Œ ๐’‚ ๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’†."โ€” Charaka, Father of Ayurveda ๐ŸŒฑThis isnโ€™...
12/17/2025

"๐‘ฐ๐’• ๐’Š๐’” ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’† ๐’Š๐’Ž๐’‘๐’๐’“๐’•๐’‚๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐’‘๐’“๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’๐’„๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’“๐’†๐’๐’„๐’† ๐’๐’‡ ๐’…๐’Š๐’”๐’†๐’‚๐’”๐’† ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’ ๐’•๐’ ๐’”๐’†๐’†๐’Œ ๐’‚ ๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’†."
โ€” Charaka, Father of Ayurveda ๐ŸŒฑ

This isnโ€™t just ancient wisdom; it is the absolute soul of my mission here at ๐๐š๐œ๐ก๐จ ๐€๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ƒ๐จ๐  ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก.

Letโ€™s have a heart-to-heart about something tough, but necessary: ๐‚๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.

I often meet the most incredible, loving pet parents when they are already in the thick of a crisis. They come to me when a diagnosis has already been handed down, fighting for time.

And I want to say this clearly: ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ.

Most of us arenโ€™t taught how to build health; we are taught how to manage sickness. We wait for symptoms because we think "๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜จ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ๐˜ด."

๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐ฐ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ. ๐Ÿ”„

Imagine the peace of mind in knowing you are doing everything possible to stop disease before it starts.

My goal is to help you build a lifestyle for your pup that makes disease unwelcome.

We focus on minimizing inflammation, optimizing fresh nutrition, and creating an environment where your dog doesn't just survive, but thrives.

The goal isn't just a longer life; it's a life full of vitality, zoomies, and tail wags, so hopefully, you never have to sit in that vet office hearing the words you fear most.

Let's do the work now so you can enjoy more years together later. ๐Ÿพ
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โœจ ๐ˆ๐Œ๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐€๐๐“ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ โœจ

As we approach the New Year, I will be adjusting my consultation fees to reflect the depth of care provided and my new specialties. ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ, ๐ˆ ๐ฐ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ 2026 ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฉ๐š๐ฐ.

If you book a consult ๐›๐ž๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ 31๐ฌ๐ญ, I will honor my ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  for any appointment scheduled now through February 2025.

You don't have to have the appointment this monthโ€”you just need to lock it in.

๐Ÿ”— ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐ข๐ง ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐› ๐š ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ.

๐‹๐ž๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ โ€™๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž.

Most people buy fresh herbs for the holiday roast just to make the platter look pretty. But as an herbalist in training,...
12/16/2025

Most people buy fresh herbs for the holiday roast just to make the platter look pretty. But as an herbalist in training, I don't use herbs just as a garnish; I think of them as powerful medicine.

We often look for health in a pill bottle, but nature put the most powerful preventative medicine right in the produce aisle.

Here is the science on why we both need these leaves in our bowls tonight:

๐ŸŒฟ ๐Ÿ. ๐‘๐จ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ: ๐“๐ก๐ž "๐€๐ง๐ญ๐ข-๐€๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ " ๐๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ

The Science: Rosemary is rich in carnosic acid, which protects the brain from free radical damage.

๐Ÿ’ก ๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ (๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐ฎ๐ฆ๐š๐ง):

Ever feel that post-holiday meal "brain fog"? Rosemary improves blood flow to the brain and acts as a carminativeโ€”a fancy herbalist word for "stops gas and bloating."

๐Ÿ’ก ๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ :

You often see Rosemary Extract in dog food. Why? Because itโ€™s a powerful natural preservative. Just as it stops fats in food from spoiling, its antioxidants stop your dogโ€™s cells from "spoiling" (oxidizing). It is essential for cognitive health in seniors and gut immunity for puppies.

๐ŸŒฟ ๐Ÿ. ๐“๐ก๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ž: ๐“๐ก๐ž "๐€๐ง๐ญ๐ข-๐˜๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ญ" ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ซ

The Science: Thyme contains thymol, a potent antiseptic and antifungal compound.

๐Ÿ’ก ๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ:

Itโ€™s a respiratory hero. If you feel a winter cough coming on, thyme helps relax the muscles in the throat and lungs.

๐Ÿ’ก ๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ :

Does your dog smell like corn chips (yeast) or have itchy paws? Thyme fights the yeast and bacteria that cause those skin issues from the inside out.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ ๐‚๐ก๐ž๐Ÿโ€™๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐:

Texture matters! Whole leaves are tough to digest. Mince them finely. Sprinkle over your roasted veg for the flavor, and mix a pinch into their bowl for the medicine.

๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ž ๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซPeople often ask, "๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ข ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ง?"The answer is simple: I focus on...
12/14/2025

๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ž ๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ

People often ask, "๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ข ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ง?"

The answer is simple: I focus on the medicine we share.

As a canine culinary Herbalist, my kitchen is full of jars that serve two species.

The biggest one?

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ.

Whether you are plant-based like me, or a carnivore like my dogs, medicinal mushrooms are non-negotiable for immune healthโ€”especially during winter (and especially for cancer support).

๐Ÿ„ ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ: Cream of wild mushroom soup (coconut milk base).

๐Ÿถ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ข๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ: Turkey Tail and Shiitake simmered broth poured over their meat-based dinner.

We might get our protein from different places, but we get our resilience from the same fungi.

Watching a dog with cancer lose their spark breaks my heart. They want to play, walk, be themselves, but cancer steals t...
12/09/2025

Watching a dog with cancer lose their spark breaks my heart.

They want to play, walk, be themselves, but cancer steals their energy.

Cordyceps gives it back.

This fungus increases ATP production at the mitochondrial level - real cellular energy.

Cancer is exhausting because the body is fighting 24/7.

Cordyceps provides the fuel for that fight.

Studies show 40% increase in oxygen utilization and 73% improvement in exercise endurance.

But what's even more remarkable for natural cancer support is that Cordyceps induces cancer cell apoptosis, enhances NK cell activity by 74%, and improves quality of life metrics across the board.

When conventional medicine offers nothing for fatigue, this mushroom changes everything.

Tibetan herders have known this for centuries - Cordyceps returns life force. For cancer dogs, life force equals fighting power.

Dosage: 1/4 tsp powder per 25lbs, twice daily. Add in food or make into "energy balls" with peanut butter :)

โ„๏ธ Winter Wisdom: Why Your Dogโ€™s Bowl Needs a Seasonal Makeover โ„๏ธBaby, itโ€™s cold outside! ๐Ÿ’จ๐ŸพWhen the frost settles in a...
12/05/2025

โ„๏ธ Winter Wisdom: Why Your Dogโ€™s Bowl Needs a Seasonal Makeover โ„๏ธ

Baby, itโ€™s cold outside! ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿพ

When the frost settles in and the wind picks up, you might find yourself craving heavy stews, warm soups, and roasted root vegetables.

Guess what? Your dogโ€™s body is likely craving that same shift.

As a canine nutritionist and chef, I donโ€™t believe in feeding the exact same thing 365 days a year. I feed seasonally.

Just as Ayurveda teaches us to eat warming, grounding foods in winter to balance Vataโ€™s cold, dry qualities, our dogs benefit from the same seasonal wisdom.

Their metabolism actually increases in cold weather as they work harder to maintain body temperature - meaning they need more calories and warming foods.

In my kitchen this week:

๐Ÿฅ˜ Slow-simmered bone broths with ginger and turmeric (warming herbs that support circulation)
๐Ÿ  Roasted root vegetables - sweet potatoes, carrots, and winter squash (grounding and naturally sweet)
๐Ÿฅฉ Heartier proteins like lamb and venison (naturally warming meats in TCM/Ayurveda)
๐ŸŒพ Cooked ancient grains like quinoa and millet for sustained energy
๐Ÿ„ Medicinal mushrooms like shiitake and maitake for immune support

And the interesthing thing is that these same principles apply to our plates too!

When Iโ€™m making a warming butternut squash soup for myself, I set aside some plain roasted squash for the dogs.

That hearty lentil dal simmering on my stove? Theyโ€™re getting warming proteins too - just from different sources appropriate for their carnivore needs.

Winter means more than just adding calories - itโ€™s about choosing foods that generate internal warmth and support robust immunity when our dogs (and we!) need it most.

Think of it as stoking their internal furnace with quality fuel rather than just adding more kibble to the bowl.

What warming foods are you adding to your pupโ€™s winter menu? ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ„ Whatโ€™s my favorite food for humans and dogs?MUSHROOMS!(Ha! What a surpriseโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜œ)Lionโ€™s Mane, shiitake, pink oystersโ€ฆ the...
11/30/2025

๐Ÿ„ Whatโ€™s my favorite food for humans and dogs?
MUSHROOMS!

(Ha! What a surpriseโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜œ)

Lionโ€™s Mane, shiitake, pink oystersโ€ฆ these beauties are immune-boosting, gut-supporting, anti-inflammatory superfoods for both species.

And when you cook them right?

They turn into absolute magic ๐Ÿ˜‹

๐Ÿพ Why theyโ€™re worth adding to the bowl (and your plate):

- Strengthen immune + gut health
- Support brain + nervous system
- Help reduce inflammation
- Rich in antioxidants + prebiotic fibers

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Easy, dog-friendly chef tips:

โ€ข Tear, donโ€™t slice โ€” better texture + flavor
โ€ข Dry sautรฉ first โ€” makes them more digestible
โ€ข Add healthy fats at the end (fish/flax oil for pups, olive oil for you)
โ€ข Chop small for picky eaters
โ€ข Mix 1โ€“2 tbsp into meals to start

Mushrooms are truly food as medicine โ€” and one of my favorite ways to nourish both ends of the leash. ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿพ

Want more human + canine cooking tips?

You know where to find me. ๐Ÿ’™

Cooking for two 120+ mastiffs does take a while, but it is so worth it! I cook for my dogs like I  cook for myself, I li...
11/29/2025

Cooking for two 120+ mastiffs does take a while, but it is so worth it! I cook for my dogs like I cook for myself, I like variety in every meal and I use as many local and seasonal ingredients as possible!

This also ensures they get a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, and they never get bored!

Todayโ€™s bowl consisted of elk meat, beef, and root vegetable stew with quinoa, soft, scrambled eggs, and a sprinkle of 5 Defenders (it tastes like chocolate!)

The best part of cooking for your dog is that you can also cook for yourself in much the same way, with just a few adjustments!

if youโ€™re planning on starting the new year in a healthier way, by eating more fresh, whole foods, why not include your dog in those plans too?

Iโ€™ve got some fun plans for 2026 that will teach you how to cook for both yourself and your pup, stay tuned!

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