Testimonials
This testimonial page is dedicated to all the animals and humans that have come into my life and helped me to create these products. I especially want to thank my horse Pete and our dog Jake; they are truly the cofounders of FrogWorks. Pete's Equine Remedy was created to help Pete with the skin condition and hair loss on his tail from his obsessive rubbing. Jake's Canine Remedy was created in memory of Jake. Jake was diagnosed with a hotspot and then given a very high dose of steroids to deal with the hotspot. This high dose of steroids caused Jake to have kidney failure, causing his untimely death. Because of this situation, I created Jake's Canine Remedy so no other dog would have to go through this treatment for hotspots. Not only does it work on hotspots, it has proven to work on many skin problems.
Thank you so very much to everyone for sharing their stories with us and sending them in. We truly appreciate you trying our products and enjoying them. And, thank you for spreading the word.
“After visiting the farm during an animal therapy class, a friend introduced me to FrogWorks' oils and products. I have been purchasing from Frogworks for at least six years, and I love the products and the well-written emails that introduce me to different single oils that I HAVE to buy after reading! I have most of all the blends, and I use Merlin's Magic spray with the senior rescue dogs I work with. In addition, the Healing Gel has worked wonders for me and, most recently, on a foot issue with my senior cat—great products and service.”
— Shari Carter
“Thank you for helping me thrive so that I can enjoy my new home. I really like the potions and creams you make for me, and I have told my friends about you too.”
— Bodie Wilkinson
“Frogworks has been an essential part of my dogs health program over the years. Whether it be cuts and scrapes on my Brittany's or dressing my horses hoofs Frogworks products are always there to address the issue. Frances' mindfulness, love and dedication for her animals shines through in every product she expertly produces.”
— Customer using hoof ointment, healing balm, healing gel
“We appreciate being able to do an in-person consultation with FrogWorks and getting your recommendations for remedies for our dog, Caleo, who struggles with reactivity to other dogs and anxiety in general.
We have been giving Caleo the remedies you recommended - Violet Leaf, Rose Otto and Linden Blossom, and occasionally Bergamot, for a couple of months now and see a definite improvement on the days when he chooses his remedies. I offer them to him in the morning, and when we give them, he is noticeably more relaxed around the house and our other dog, Bella, who also likes them.
I admit that sometimes life gets in the way, and I don’t offer the remedies as often as I should. Overcoming his leash reactivity is still a work in progress, but over time with the remedies and with the training exercises from Sue, we have had some great days, which gives me hope that he will one day be a confident dog. ~ Thank you, Frances, for your great products!”
“Thought you might want to see this :) I cut my finger in Monday literally and unfortunately to the bone :( I immediately put on yarrow and followed with peppermint. My ER doctor friend said I definitely needed stitches. I decided to try an alternative method for a couple of days using your Healing Gel and then decide. The first photo is right after it happened once I stopped the bleeding. The 2nd photo is today. Thank you Frances :)”
— Dog Owner
“I am a trainer of fine bird dogs. However training- as most trainers know- is cleaning kennels, cleaning equipment and hands on with the animals constantly. As a result my hands dry and crack at the fingertips. My daily ritual is applying Frogworks healing balm to my fingertips in the morning and again at night. Where my fingers were once dry, cracked and brittle they are now supple and pain free. Thanks Frances! The animals benefit from a variety of your products as well.”
— Lost Arrow Kennels
“I cannot say enough good things about Frogworks’ products. I have an eight-year-old American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier mix, Gonzo, and then we got a puppy. They love each other, but sometimes the puppy was stressing out our adult dog. Then I learned about Merlin’s Magic, and for lack of a better word, it is MAGICAL!
I had a friend over who has known Gonzo his whole life and was being his overstimulated self. I busted out the Merlin’s Magic to help him settle down, and my friend was in pure amazement at how well it worked! He was able to relax and snuggle with her with a giant smile across his face. For the puppy, Qweenie, she struggled walking on a leash and wanting to bark and lunge at every dog, person, and moving object in her path.
With Merlin’s she can go on walks and focus on commands, which makes the experience that much more enjoyable for all! I also bought some Healing Balm to use on my hands, and it worked so well. I randomly started using it on my face. I have had acne my entire life, so I have tried a million products. On a whim, I decided to use the healing balm on my breakouts, and after almost 40 yrs on this planet, I found something that is helping my skin. When I picked up the products, Frances took the time to explain how they should be used and introduce them to the dogs, so it’s not intrusive to them. Everything she told me that would happen, happened and now the dogs go right to me when I get the bottle out. I am a true believer in Frogworks and can’t wait to see what other products we can use to keep improving our lives!”
“Merlin’s Magic Calming Potion is wonderful. When a storm is approaching, and Willie gets nervous, he will start following me around until I get the Merlin’s. Once I spray on my hands and rub it on his body and paws, he gets in his bed and is fine. I put it on my hands because he does not like to be sprayed.
I also love Jake’s Canine Remedy. I have used it on many dogs of mine and even some at the shelter where I volunteer. I use Jake’s for many conditions, from cuts to skin issues to lack of hair.”
“My rescue bulldog has recently contacted a staph infection as a result from being on steroids and undergoing radiation for a brain tumor. His itching and skin problems are out of control as you can imagine. The vets have been working hard to help him recover but the most effective oil we have used on him to calm the itching other symptoms of staph has been Jakes Canine Remedy!!! This stuff is wonderful and has been making a big difference. I love this remedy solution and I’m so grateful to have discovered this amazing company!”
I conducted an Individual Consultation with Mochiko, an adorable Chihuahua/Terrier mix. And her mom sent us this letter.
“Hi Frances: I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the fall season. I’ve been using the products recommended for Michiko for a couple of weeks now, and I love the way Mochiko responds to the Path of Comfort and Merlin’s Magic. You may recall she has this thing with licking her feet, probably from anxiousness or boredom.
For Path of Comfort, this is probably the first essential oil blend that she doesn’t sniff and then immediately walks away from me. She was licking her paws the other night, and I applied one drop between her shoulder blades and on her sacrum and swept my hand down her spine a few times, too. The result was unbelievable - she put her head down and just went to sleep.
Last night, for Merlin’s Magic, I sprayed Merlin on a washcloth and put it on the bed a few inches from her. Mochi quickly raised her head and spent several seconds just smelling the air, and her nose pointed towards the washcloth. Then she went back to what she’d been doing - sleeping. Since she sleeps on our bed (or we sleep on her bed, not sure which it is), when I woke up a few hours later, I saw that Mochi had moved and was lying curled up directly on the washcloth! She has been pretty mellow this morning, only a few times licking her feet. Total turn around from what she had been like all this time before Merlin came into her life!
I can’t say thank you enough for your wonderful talent and sensibilities and for the vision that inspired you to create these products to help our animal friends and us. I have tried many other products, all beautiful formulations in their own right, but none have been as effective and so well accepted by Mochi as yours. You’re amazing!
Much peace, love and joy to you and yours at this time of year, Sue”
“Frances, I just have to tell you...my big Plott Hound is so afraid of thunderstorms and I’ve been using Merlin’s Magic for years. He loves it so much! The minute he hears rumbles he comes running, begging to have “the juice” put on him. He even licks my hand that I rub it in with. Thank you for sharing it with the world!”
“Frogworks has been an essential part of my dogs health program over the years. Whether it be cuts and scrapes on my Brittany’s or dressing my horses hoofs Frogworks products are always there to address the issue. Frances’ mindfulness, love and dedication for her animals shines through in every product she expertly produces.”
“Louise had a very bad ear infection. I was unaware of how bad because there was no smell. Her ear continue to itch, she continued to scratch. The ear and earflap became red as a tomato. She did have yeast and bacteria. The doc sent home some ointment, which was to be used with an ear flush. Louise hates having her ears cleaned. I called Frances hoping she’d have something to help. Frances suggested I flush the ear with Jake’s Canine Remedy. It was a miracle on many counts. Louise was willing to have me put it in her ear. And when I was done, Louise put her paws on my shoulders and kissed my face!! But the most amazing thing - within 2 hours Louise’s ear was almost her natural pink. I continued to use Jake’s Canine Remedy for a few more days and her ears were back to their healthy state, never having to use the prescribed ointment again. Every morning Louise lets me check her ears and thanks me with a big kiss. Now I’m spraying it in her front paws to alleviate an itch and keep her from chewing on her paws. This stuff is awesome!!
The Garth’s Canine Sneezing Remedy is fabulous. When she’s having bad allergy days, she will wake up with a thick coating in her eye, which I remove with a kleenex. I use the Garth’s Canine Sneezing Remedy and her eyes remain clear all day. If I also apply before bed, she doesn’t wake up with as much stuff - far less, only in the corner of her eye. So I am 100% sold on the effectiveness of this product for eye relief when allergies are in the air. I’m so glad to not have to put a steroid in her eye.”
“I’ve had my mare Beau for 8 years, and she’s had hock sores ever since I’ve owned her. Over the years I’ve tried all sorts of creams, sprays, and rubs and nothing would heal the sores. Within three weeks of using Pete’s Equine Remedy Beau’s hock sores began to heal and the hair started to grow back! I never thought I would find something that worked. Thanks so much Frances and FrogWorks!!”
“My guy Harley wears a knee brace that can sometimes rub away the hair on his thigh and the back of his leg. Jake’s Remedy helps soothe the irritated skin and helps re-grow hair that’s been worn away. It smells great and Harley doesn’t fuss when I spray it on! This stuff is terrific!”
“We just wanted to let you how great the healing gel has worked on our dog, Abby. She is a yellow lab and as a typical lab she has ear problems. With her last infection she flapped so much she gave herself a hematoma. She saw the vet a few times to have it drained and it continued to fill back up, our next option was surgery. Not really wanting to do that I found Frances. She recommended Healing Gel. We tried it twice a day for a week and saw a noticeable difference in her hematoma. It started out an inch thick and two inches long, now it just at the very tip of her earflap and very little left. We will continue to use the healing gel and are very pleased as well as our Vet who was amazed at the results. This was a great find for us. I would highly recommend it for any one. Thank you Frances!”
“I am writing to you in regards to your product, Pete’s Equine Remedy. I have just used it on my horse’s skin problem and it’s a miracle! Raquel had a large splinter in her neck and after pulling in out, the area around it became scabby, warm to the touch and sensitive. To me it looked like some type of contact dermatitis. For months I tried different products. Nothing worked and it seemed to be getting worse. Then I remembered Pete’s Equine Remedy. After the first application there was a huge improvement. After four applications it was completely gone! Thank you so much for making such a wonderful all natural product.”
“Sophie’s Feline Remedy has improved the overall health of my three cats. The first time I tested Sophie’s Feline Remedy was on my oldest cat, Spoo. Spoo had a bad fungal infection in both ears. He was constantly scratching his inner and out ear canals to the point where they would bleed. He had been treated by vet and I still had to clean his ears every other day. At one point his ears were scratched so badly he had to wear a cone. After trying a couple of applications of Sophie’s Feline Remedy, I saw a dramatic improvement. Now I use Sophie’s regularly and the fungal infection has disappeared.Thank you so much for this wonderful product – my cats are now much more comfortable and I use the treatment on any skin irritation my cats might develop.”
“When Basil Fawlty was a mere baby, he was found to have a minor problem with mites. That left him with a very sensitive place on his neck that can occasionally become irritated. My sister read about your products in The Whole Dog Journal. Your Jake’s Canine Remedy was an immediate help! The big baby is now four and we make sure his cupboard always has a bottle on hand to “tackle and take down” any skin issue anywhere that comes along. We order before it’s gone so we don’t ever lack! His skin and coat are beautiful. Basil and his family thank you, Frances and FrogWorks, very much!”
“We moved from Littleton to West-Central Wyoming in December of 2009. Last summer, my TB mare, L.A had horrible reactions to the bugs/flys here, so much so that the vet put her on a 10 day regimen of Dex injections. Not wanting to have to do that again this summer, and after using every fly spray on the market with no success, and trying those ‘home’ remedies, we tried Ruby’s Equine Fly Spray and it works GREAT. My mare would get huge hives on her body from the bug bites, and she also became quite sensitive to most of the commercial sprays. With Ruby’s, I can use it 2-3 times a day—-no reaction, it really does repel, & it smells good! Plus, it is so nice not to have to use all of those scary harsh chemicals....thanks, Frances! It’s like it was custom made for L.A”
“Frances has always been available for advice and I appreciate that. In addition to using Jake’s Canine Remedy for hot spots and many otherskin conditions on our dog Gretchen, I have also tried Frogworks’ Healing Gel for a sore on my right ear where my glasses frame rubs. The callus is diminishing and the soreness is gone. FrogWorks’ latest product that I love is Path To Comfort, an essential oils liquid which I rub on Gretchen’s soles of her hind paws and it seems to diminish the discomfort caused by arthritis in her hip and lower back area. We love our Gretchen and since Frances came to our rescue, we love Frances and Frogworks too.”
“TQ is 15 years old and very set in his ways. He has never been on a plane before or to an airport. My Mom really wanted him to come to her house for Christmas so I decided to try taking him on the plane. He gets anxiety and begins to shake whenever we travel in the car. I misted him and his travel bag with Merlin’s Magic Calming Potion. Amazingly, he did not shake, he went through security, spent several hours in an international airport, flew with other dogs on the plane with not a bark or a peep. People were asking me if he was sedated and when I said no they would ask how did I train him so well. My response Merlin’s Magic Calming Potion! I spray it every few days just because it smells so good. Works on me too! Thank You Merlin & Frances!”
“Frances THANK YOU! I diluted each of the essential oils as you recommended using the minimum 2 drops per 5 ml of safflower oil. My Golden actually watched the whole process and whenever I was done with a new diluted oil she would get up and come over wanting a sniff so I quickly learned what she liked and didn’t like. Over the weekend we had our first dog show entry and I was very nervous. Your oils kept me calm and able to focus at the task at hand. We had a blast! Kenzie, my Golden, took Best In Breed in then got 3rd in Group in one show. Not bad for two beginners. I even placed some Merlin’s Magic on myself hoping it would help Kenzie and I believe it had a huge impact. Kenzie is also my Service Dog and during one show she started alerting which shocked me given the new environment, all the dogs and people, and plenty of tension in the room. I recommend your products to everyone I meet and was so impressed to see them in full working “ability” on me and Kenzie.”