Natural Pet Health Blog

Dog meals and snacks don’t have to hard to make or take a lot of time. Many snacks can be grabbed straight out of your refrigerator and are much healthier than baked goods.

However, there are a few things that I have noticed regarding many homemade dog food recipes that you should avoid doing.

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What are Tear Stains?

Tear Stains are reddish/brownish marks found on the inside corner and just below the eyes of pets. These are most often found on animals with light-colored fur as this makes them more visible. Tear Stains are caused by an overflow of tears which then react with normal bacteria found on the skin to produce the darkened color. Red Yeast is a common culprit in producing Tear Stains as this organism - like most fungi - thrives in the warm and damp environment just below your pet’s eyes.

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Ever consider a first aid kit for Fido or Fluffy? There are a number of items and techniques to help a pet stay comfortable until professional help can be reached. Of course in any emergency situation, your veterinarian should be notified for immediate treatment.

· Choking – The Heimlich Maneuver can be very effective for pets. Even if your vet is just a phone call away, every pet owner should be able to perform this life saving technique. Be sure to ask your veterinarian how to properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver on your pet.

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How do I know whether my pet has an Eye Infection?

Common signs and symptoms of Eye Infection in pets include:

• Squinting of the eyes
• Watery or mucoid discharge
• Red or swollen conjunctiva (the pink part just inside the eyelids)
• The iris (colored part of the eye) may also appear dull or cloudy

What causes Eye Infections in pets?

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Most cats are not aggressive towards people, but if you have one that is, it can be a nightmare. Cat bites and scratches are not normally as harmful as those from a dog, but it’s still not very nice being attacked by a cat as an adult, and even worse if you’re a child.

Although aggressive cats are nowhere near as common as aggressive dogs, there are still more than 20,000 cases of cat-scratch disease in the United States annually. If you are bitten or scratched by a cat, it’s important to clean the wounds with an antiseptic solution as soon as possible.

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What is a Seizure?

Although Seizures are often thought of as dramatic events, there are a number of different types of Seizures, some of which may appear to be quite subtle.

A generalized Seizure (Also known as Grand Mal Seizure, fit or convulsion) generally causes an acute decrease in state of consciousness, repeated movements of the body, excessive salivation, Vomiting and often a loss of bladder and bowel control. This event may last from 30 seconds to a few minutes. It is generally followed by a period of drowsiness, difficulty walking or seeing as well as changes in behavior which can last around 24 hours. This is known as the “Post-Ictal” period.

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When your dog gets bitten, either by another dog or another animal, then that Bite wound can be potentially very dangerous. Animal saliva is filled with bacteria that can cause infection through the wound. In addition, even small bites can severely damage your pet’s underlying tissue.

Any time your dog gets bitten, whether it is a big Bite or a small Bite, it is always a good idea to take your pet to the vet to make sure that the problem does not get any worse. However, here are 5 things that you can do to keep your dog’s Bite wound under control.

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Does your pet come home from the park with fleas and ticks?

Are you looking for natural flea and tick pet care? Did you know that apple cider vinegar repels fleas and ticks?

To make the solution more fragrant, you can make a tincture of fresh and dried leaves such as Rosemary leaves, Calendula blossoms, Rose petals, Lavender, lemon peel, Sage, Comfrey and/or Chamomile.

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