Natural Pet Health Blog

Horse supplies run the gamut from grooming products to nutritional supplements. But there is an essential horse supply that you shouldn’t leave your barn, or your saddlebag without. Horse first aid pack might be just the thing that could save your horse’s life.

Hollywood had often dramatized the situation wherein the rider shoots his horse because it is injured. Probably, he doesn’t have his first aid pack with him. No good comes from killing a horse over a minor injury if you could put it out of its agony without pulling the trigger.

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For those interested in founder/laminitis in horses, here are some articles about founder/laminitis and how to treat from a natural trimming point of view.

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What are Anal Glands?

Anal Glands, or anal sacs, are two small glands present in both dogs and cats situated just below and either side of the anal opening. These glands produce a substance that is secreted through ducts just inside the rectum when pressure is put on the glands- most commonly by the passing of feces. This substance has a strong odor which is very unpleasant to humans but was probably useful to animals, especially in times gone by, for marking their territory.

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Prostate problems in pets

By far the most common condition involving the Prostate in pets is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). As in humans, this is often found in older pets and is a widespread problem in male animals. The glandular tissue of the Prostate increases in size with age and puts pressure on surrounding structures (e.g. the bladder) causing urinary and defecation problems. Although BPH is not an infection nor is it cancer, it can cause very troublesome symptoms and may worsen very gradually, with increasing age.

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While companies boast the effectiveness of traditional flea control methods for dogs, some reports indicate that they can be toxic, and in some cases cause hot spots, allergies, and compromised Immune Function. In rarer cases, these methods have been fatal.

As a result, more and more owners are looking to find safe and effective alternatives to flea shampoos, powders, Collars, and the like. The following may help reduce the incidence of fleas for your dog.

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If you’re a pet owner and are planning to move to a new home, remember that moving can be even more stressful for your animals than it is for you. But there are several things you can do to make it easier on your dog or cat.

Start your packing well ahead of time; it’s not only easier on you, but on your pets as well. During the time leading up to your move, try to keep your pets’ eating and exercise schedules as normal as possible. Give them the same amount of attention and affection as you always do.

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