It's rainy season in Wisconsin, and our house is starting to smell more like our long-haired chihuahua than anything else.  He's so close to the ground, a simple walk around the block leaves him muddy and soaked.  I've been playing around with essential oils to find (both the safest for the dog and most pleasant smelling for the people) just the right combination.  In the process, I discovered a few blends that work wonders on our little barking ball of fur. Many products for our pets, available at pet stores and big box retailers, contain harmful/toxic chemicals.  The same is true for the cleaning products we buy for our homes.  We purchase these items as unsuspecting consumers, thinking we are doing our home environment a favor.  In reality, we are creating a chemical storm.  It brews and does harm to our skin, lungs, eyes, etc.  Our fur babies are no exception when it comes to exposure to these harmful ingredients. Why choose essential oils?  First and foremost,