Topical toxins and how they affect our health with Melissa Boland of 4-Legger

03/13/25 • 70 min

Raw Remedies - Natural Health for People and Pets

Melissa Boland is the founder of 4 Legger, a company dedicated to creating USDA certified organic pet grooming products. Melissa shares with us her personal journey of loss and transformation, which led her to prioritize ingredient transparency and safety in pet care. Our discussion highlights the importance of educating pet parents about the potential dangers of conventional grooming products and the environmental toxins that can affect both pets and humans. Melissa also introduces the Pet Shampoo Ingredient Database, a resource aimed at helping consumers make informed choices about pet grooming products, and we play some ingredient trivia! At the end, I asked Melissa if she could share any details about her upcoming collaboration and new product launches with CBD Dog Health, but she held strong! However since this episode is airing a month after our recording, their new products are officially OUT, and you can see a link at the bottom- I highly recommend checking them out because I am in love.

She's also offering my listeners a 20% discount off their order with code RawRemedies-20 when you enter it in the box at check out!
Chapters
02:13 The Personal Journey Behind 4 Legger
14:01 The Importance of Ingredient Transparency
28:01 Creating the Pet Shampoo Ingredient Database
34:02 Ingredient Analysis and Consumer Awareness
39:50 The Dangers of Common Pet Products
40:58 Choosing Safer Alternatives for Pets
43:03 Exploring 4 Legger's Product Line
45:01 Understanding Natural vs. Synthetic Cleansers
49:02 The Importance of Quality Ingredients
52:55 Innovative Pet Care Solutions
56:51 Dental Health for Pets
01:00:57 Future Collaborations and New Products

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To follow 4-Legger & Melissa:
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https://cbddoghealth.com/ is where you can find the ALL NEW shampoo and groom spray- REPLENISH and RESTORE! Be sure to check them out ASAP.

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Bringing the variety of nature back inside through Wild Fermented Probiotics with Billy Hoekman

I believe that fermented foods are a foundational component of a fresh food diet, but not every animal is able to tolerate or is willing to eat them if you include them in the dish. Green Juju has helped create a new, innovative product that has the benefits of fermented foods, minus the actual food, through Wild Fermentation!

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Next Episode

Getting the scoop on our poop & gut microbiome with Dr. Odette Suter

In this conversation, Dr. Odette Suter discusses her journey into holistic veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of the gut microbiome in both animals and humans. She explains how our modern lifestyles have distanced us from nature, affecting our health and that of our pets. Dr. Suter highlights the critical role of microbes in our bodies, their ability to adapt, and the need to support them through diet and lifestyle changes. She also addresses the potential harm caused by pharmaceuticals and environmental factors, advocating for a more natural approach to health. Together we explore the complexity of microbial interactions, the role of fungi in health, and the need for a shift in health approaches to address modern challenges. Enjoy!
Chapters:
06:54 The Importance of the Gut Microbiome
15:11 Supporting Microbial Health: What We Can Do
29:01 Restoring Balance: Fecal Transplants and Dietary Changes
34:00 Understanding the Complexity of Microbiomes
39:09 The Role of Fungi in Health
45:53 The Importance of Focus on Health
52:35 Creating a New Medical Model

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What Your Vet Never Told You: Secrets to Supporting Peak Health for Your Animal: Suter DVM, Odette: 9781540561459: Amazon.com: Books