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   AnneMarie Battis

   Hi Sarah!

   I agree with Krista!  Diagnosis from your vet first.  If you should find that it is arthritis/joint-related….

   If you are open to a natural way to help your furbaby, I
   have extensive experience in helping my 16 year old Golden Retriever (and many other pups) with arthritis pain and inflammation.  (I am
   not a vet).  This is not meant to sound self-serving because I now sell through my blog – because I am in love with the products – but I only use doTERRA essential
   oils to help him because they are certified pure therapeutic grade and they work!

   Wild Orange and Peppermint have been effective,
   but in my opinion, Frankincense is the most effective.  You can use 1-3 drops of oil along their spine
   between the base of the ears and the base of the tail (this will help in
   reducing pain communication to the brain).   Make sure you get it on their skin, not on top of the fur.  Then apply the oil to the affected hips/joints/area of pain.  Do this 2 or 3 times as day, as needed.  (Can be applied more often, if necessary, to
   deal with severe pain.  Less product but
   used more often if needed is best so their body can use every last drop).  

   Also found to be effective, especially on
   those really bad weather days, etc.  I
   diffuse Frankincense and Serenity blend oils (you can use lavender too).  This helps with all kinds of things for them
   (loss of interest or activity, stress, etc.) 
   If you do not have a diffuser, you can put 1 or 2 drops on the dog’s chest
   every 3 hours or so as needed.  I supplement
   his food (for reduction of inflammation/pain and help with body repair of
   tissue:  5-8 drops (depending on dog
   size) of IQ Omega AND DDR Prime – 2x/day mixed into wet food.  

   If you are not familiar with doTERRA, here is
   my website to peruse and if you choose, to order.  Please feel free to contact me directly at
   any time.  As I said, I am not a vet but
   I am very experienced using the essential oils on my furbaby, family and in the
   home and I teach free local classes.  http://www.mydoterra.com/WellnessFromKippersKitchen
    (ask me about wholesale pricing)  I also post all day on dogs every Wednesday – it’s “Woof Wednesday”  😉  so take a peek!

   Peace & Paws!

   AnneMarie