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Holistic Pet Remedies

  • Not only is natural home remedies for humans but can be an effective and economical alternatives for household pets.

  • Experts say the first step to curbing bad pet breath is proper dental care, including brushing your pet’s teeth.

  • For a holistic approach sprinkle cinnamon or include a dash of clove oil into your pet’s food.

  • Parsley, which contains chlorophyll, fresh or dried may work too.

  • To prevent gnawing on chew toys or slippers, try substituting fruits and veggies for your pet to munch on instead.

  •  If your dog loves to gnaw on toys or shoes try substituting fruits and vegetables for your pet to munch on instead?

  • Raw celery or carrot sticks are healthful choices for dogs to crunch on, however onions grapes and raisins can be toxic

  • Fruit choices that dogs tend to like include bananas, apples, melons and blueberries.

  • A hot spot is a localized skin infection marked by pain, redness, itchiness and oozing. If your pet develops a hot spot, you might try a cool compress or soaked tea bag of strong black or green tea which acts like a an anti-inflammatory and astringent and helps dry up the oozing.

    Holistic Vets:

    Visit ahvma.org. The website provides a directory of holistic veterinarians along with information about their training and interests. The AHVMA serves as a forum for studying new advances in complementary therapies, and members receive continuing education in the field.

    Always check credentials and licensure.


    Selecting a Hypoallergenic dog

    While the Labrador Retriever may be considered without a doubt the most loyal and tolerant family dogs, for those with allergies, labs may not be the best breed to choose.

    Three other types of dogs that would be more suitable for those suffering with allergies come to mind: Chinese Crested, Kerry Blue Terrier, and the Schnauzer. These dogs are beautiful; they also have short hair without an undercoating or longer hair that does not shed as much as other breeds. These dogs are purebred and can be found by contacting a breeder online or by telephone.

    • Decide on the size of the dog.
    • Visit your local animal shelter and ask if they have any hypoallergenic dogs.
    • Spend at least 30 minutes with the dog you're planning to purchase and make sure that your allergies aren't bothered by this particular breed.
    • Evaluate your home to see if the dog you've chosen is appropriate.
    • Hypoallergenic or "low-dander" dog breeds are most common.
    • Visit a Veternarian .
    • Always consider the dogs overall health.

     

 

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Grooming Tips

  • To keep the house clean, groom dog outside, also the birds can later collect the fur and use it for their nests.

  • To clean urine odors, dampen a sponge or cloth with 3% food grade peroxide (purchase at the grocer store). No need to rinse since peroxide will turn back into water.
    Dog Fancy Magazine, Dec. 2006

     


 

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