Natural Pet Health Blog

ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) — Some dog and cat owners frightened by a contamination scare are forsaking the pet-food aisle and grinding up meat in their own kitchens instead.

Sales of pet food recipe books have also shot up since the nationwide pet-food recall began two weeks ago.

Amy Parish, 40, stopped giving her two Aging chow chows canned food. Instead, Parish mixes dry food with a mash of chicken, rice, oatmeal and cottage cheese that she prepares twice a week.

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Infuse together in a canola or soybean oil

1 oz each of crushed Rosemary, Thyme, Lemongrass, Catnip, Basil, bay leaf and crushed Cloves

(to infuse add 3 cups of oil to a pan or crock pot and simmer on low for about 1 hour, Let sit 24 hours and then strain out the Herbs.) Apply rub to horses around ears ,neck, jaws, legs. Apply to humans on the arms ,neck legs, exposed skin.

Quick Hints

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As recommended by some veterinarians, soften your dog’s bed to make it very cozy and warm. If your dog is an ‘outside’ pet, allow him to sleep inside. A little moist heat, applied directly over painful joints, can be a great comfort to arthritic pets.

Get him a warm Sweater, or apply a moist heating pad. And massage the area twice a day with the following blend to soothe the pain away.

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Pure Essential Oils may be added in small amounts to a pet’s bath water. About 8 drops of Essential Oils to 2 gallons of water. These oils work well: Lavender, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Peppermint or Tea Tree.

CAUTION: ALWAYS CONSULT A VETERINARIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TREAT A PET’S POTENTIALLY SERIOUS CONDITION ON YOUR OWN*

Source: The Essential Oils Book by Colleen Dodt 1996

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Through time, dogs have proven their usefulness to humans. In the Stone Age and beyond, dogs and their keen sense of smell aided man in hunting. In today’s fast-paced world, dogs help us in relieving Stress by providing Stress-relieving companionship.

A good owner accepts great responsibility for the relationship he shares with his dog. Taking good care of your canine pal is not always easy. Reality checks happen in the form of diseases, and the solution is not always as simple as giving medication. Many medicines that are administered to dogs come with their own set of complications and side effects.

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A small puppy can bring great joy to you and your family. This new pet can also be a constant source of heartache and discomfort when they fall sick. Dogs can soon become an essential part of the family and seeing them suffer from any disease or discomfort can cause considerable agony.

Though minor problems can be managed easily, serious conditions tend to get complicated if adequate care is not given in time. The only way to ensure early detection of problems is to astutely observe their behaviors.

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