Natural Pet Health Blog

About healing

Healing after surgery or an accidental injury can be a slow and painful process for your pet. Depending on the extent of the injury or operation, this can take days or even months. There may be internal or external wounds and bruising - or even (in the case of injury) broken bones and damaged organs. They cannot understand what is happening to them or why and this makes it very difficult to see them in pain and often immobilized.

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Guinea pigs are very lovable animals. They are very affectionate and have their own personalities, which will become very evident within days after you bring them home. They love to snuggle and cuddle. They will live longer than most other small pets, usually five to eight years. Although guinea pigs are naturally healthy animals and rarely get sick, doing your part to care for them can have a direct impact on how long they will live.

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What is flea Bite Dermatitis?

Fleas are an extremely common parasite among dogs and cats. Some pets suffer very little from the bites of these creatures but a number of less fortunate pets develop an allergic reaction to flea saliva, leading to a severe skin reaction known as flea Bite Dermatitis. Fleas Bite their host animal and suck the blood for nutrition, leaving saliva behind under the pet’s skin. Recent scientific studies have shown that flea saliva contains around 15 different allergens that can cause reactions in sensitive dogs and cats.

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Question:

I am looking for a product that I can use on my 11 yr old black lab's ears. She has an ongoing problem with ear wax and odor. We have tried everything from warm Olive Oil, saline, white vinegar, warm soapy water, and used an ear shringe to suction out the ear wax, but her canals are so deep it seems like we never get enough out to even get her comfortable. Is there anything we can use to melt away the wax or thin it out to get it out? She is having trouble hearing due to this issue.

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Plants can help enhance the look of your fish tank but did you know that they also provide your fish with a great place to spawn and hide? Not only are fish tank plants decorative, they actually help to keep your aquarium water healthy for the fish by reducing the carbon dioxide level.

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About your pet’s paws and pads

Your dog or cat may often walk over rocks, soil, thorns and snow ,even if confined to your yard. Unlike us humans, our pets don’t have foot-protection in the form of shoes and although their paws and paw-pads are much tougher than our feet, they do sometimes suffer from cuts, wounds, bruising, cracks and even burns. You should check and care for your pets’ paws regularly to treat any injuries and prevent infections.

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Question:

Is there a product made for canines that seem to get Hairballs? I have a longhaired dog that sheds year round that coughs like cats do that have Hairballs. I really think that she gets her hairs in her throat and cannot get them out. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Kristan

Answer:

Hi Kristan

Thank you for your query. Your pet may use our FurBall Dr remedy, which contains a combination of selected Herbs and homeopathic ingredients to help with Digestion and elimination, thereby preventing the distressing problems associated with FurBalls.

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Dog First Aid Kits are easy enough to create. First you need some kind of container to hold all the medicines, drugs and supplies in such as a tackle box, old lunch box or some other shoe box sized plastic container. It should be water-proof, strong enough to withstand mild pressure and have a clasp of some sort - but not locking.

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Now that summer is nearly here, many of us will spend some of our spare time outdoors. Unfortunately, the Summer also means ticks and fleas, the heavy shedding, irritating scratching and coughed up Hairballs.

Lets not despair, if we use some proactive planning, the toils of Summer pet care, especially the irritating ticks and fleas, can be greatly reduced.

Holistic approach to flea control

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Since essentail oils are 100 times more potent than their plant sources, care must be taken in how and when they are used.

• Do not ingest oils by mouth
• Keep out of eyes
• Many Essential Oils cannot be applied directly to the skin
• Research any Essential Oil in reference books, for specific precautions, warnings, etc.

As with any natural substance, the possibility exists for allergy… start with very small amounts and watch for reactions, then increase dosage, within the given guidelines.

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