28 Feb 2006
1 cup of spring water,
1 rounded teaspoon of Yellow Dock (dried)
Steep 15 minutes and then strain thru a sieve. Cool to lukewarm and wash out cats ears once every three days for up to three to four weeks.
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28 Feb 2006
Adapted from New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats, by Amy D. Shojai.
For pets that are sensitive to heat, the steamy summer months are not only uncomfortable, they are also the time when the risk of fatal heatstroke is highest. Thousands of pets die needlessly every summer from over-exposure to heat.
Learn how to protect your pets from this easy-to-prevent killer.
Here’s how:
Heastroke is an emergency that needs medical attention as soon as possible. Even before you take your pet to the vet, however, you need to start cooling her body down by putting her in a tub of cool water, for example, or by applying wet towels or ice packs to her body, says Susan G. Synn, D.V. M., a veterinarian in Atlanta. When you are in the car, turn the air conditioner on high and get to the vet as quickly as you can.
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23 Feb 2006
How do I know if my pet has worms?
Cats: A number of intestinal Parasites will produce no visible symptoms in your cat at all - or at least not at first. Other Parasites such as the Tapeworm will usually be visible in your cat’s feces and in the hair or on the skin around his anus.
Other symptoms of worms in cats may include:
* Vomiting
* Persistent dry cough
* Swollen abdomen
* Anemia
* Diarrhea
* Persistent scratching around the anus
* Weight loss
* Eating a great deal without putting on weight
* Breathing problems
* Bad Breath
Dogs: In many cases you may not even know that your dog has worms without having a sample of his feces analyzed. Certain intestinal Parasites such as Tapeworm however are usually clearly visible either clinging to the skin or hair around the dog’s anus or in a fresh feces.
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16 Feb 2006
Mix the following:
1/2 tsp vodka or gin
4 drops Garlic oil (or 4 Garlic capsules, broken)
1 drop Cedarwood
1 drop Citronella
1 drop Thyme
Saturate a soft cloth type Collar with the above mixture and allow to dry completely before putting it on your pet.
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16 Feb 2006
2 drops Juniper Oil
2 drops Lavender Oil
1/2 cup arrowroot OR cornstarch OR clay OR baking soda OR any equal parts of these
Directions:
Combine the arrowroot and Essential Oils. Crushing the clumps of oils between your fingers to evenly distribute them. Be sure to wash your hands after handling the pure Essential Oils to avoid any contact with eyes or delicate mucous membranes. Sprinkle on pet as a preventive powder.
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15 Feb 2006
Functions of the liver, gallbladder and Pancreas
The liver, the gallbladder and the Pancreas are all crucially involved in the digestive process. The liver stores Vitamins A, D, E and K and produces bile, which is essential in the breakdown of fats.
It is also responsible for eliminating and detoxifying the poisons that enter the blood stream. These include medications, processed and unhealthy food and the various toxins your pet is exposed to on a daily basis.
The gallbladder stores the bile which is produced by the liver and releases it during Digestion. The Pancreas not only produces pancreatic juice which contains digestive enzymes that help in the breaking down of food, it also plays a vital role in controlling the level of sugar in the bloodstream by secreting two important hormones, insulin and glucagon
What are the symptoms of an unhealthy liver, gall bladder or pancreas?
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14 Feb 2006
1 ounce each alfalfa; Marshmallow root; Comfrey; Mullein leaves; Dandelion root; nettles; parsley
2 ounces each: burdock root or seed; Chamomile; horsetail; oatstraw; red clover; Rose hips; Rosemary; Slippery Elm bark; Thyme
1/4 ounce each Catnip; Fennel seeds; Garlic powder
1 dash cayenne pepper
If using cut and sifted Herbs, blenderize to a coarse powder. Mix with already-powdered Herbs, and store in a dark jar in refrigerator or cool place.
To use for cats: give 1 to 3 teaspoons per day.
To use for dogs: give 1 tablespoon to 1 cup per day, depending on the size of the dog.
Mix herb powder with food or sprinkle it on top. This is only a mineral and preventive medicinal supplement. For pregnant or Nursing pets, add to the above:
1/2 ounce each: chickweed; Comfrey; milk thistle; Raspberry Leaf
The Comfrey is in addition to the amount used in the basic recipe.
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12 Feb 2006
Why is Liver Functioning so important for my pet?
The liver is the second largest organ in the body and is often seen as the most important one. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, a healthy liver is seen as the most critical element in the body’s ability to fight disease and function optimally.
Amongst other important functions, the liver is responsible for eliminating and detoxifying the poisons that enter the blood stream. It also produces bile which is essential in the breakdown of fats and is the organ which stores Vitamin A, D, E and K.
Environmental pollution, processed and unhealthy foods, prescription drugs, frequent Vaccinations and sedentary lifestyles all contribute to Sluggish and diseased livers. The result? Pets with Depressed immune systems, constant Fatigue, Obesity, Sluggish livers and digestive systems, allergies, respiratory ailments, unhealthy skin and many other health problems.
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11 Feb 2006
Gourmet dog treats
Recipe:
500 g liver
1 1/2 cups full grain wheat flour
1 cup corn flour
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon leaven
First, shred the liver in a blender. Add remaining ingredients and mix again. Scratch the dough surface, to break the treats off later more easily. Bake 25 minutes with 200 C. After cooling you can freeze the dog treats.
Narural dog treats
Recipe:
1 spoon butter
1 spoon full grain flour
2 eggs
2 spoon chopped parsley or Dandelion sheets
Full grain oats
Mix butter, flour, eggs, and Herbs, then add as many oats as necessary to get a mushy dough. Make small flat portions and bake 15 minutes with 180 C. Then turn the dog treats and leave them in the oven until they are dry.
Garlic dog treats
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08 Feb 2006
In order to be comfortable, birds need ample space in order to be comfortable. It should be able to spread its wings easily and move from perch to perch. Like all of us, birds need exercise. It stands to reason, then, that larger or more active birds need large bird cages.
A macaw, for example, needs a cage that is at least three feet long and five feet wide! Amazons, African grays, conures, and cockatoos also require large bird cages, though not as large as the macaw. Before making such a purchase, make sure that you have enough space available in your home.
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