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Dog Ear Infections mostly involve pathogenic organisms that are sensitive to antibiotics and are easily treatable. After an antibiotic treatment regime, most of the bacteria are killed but in certain cases the residual infection is of a resistant and literally immortal bacterium called pseudomonas. Pseudomonas is a special species of rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria, resistant to every antibiotic known to the medical world. Gram-negative relates to bacteria that do not retain the violet stain used in Gram’s Method.

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Even though we do not spontaneously associate a particular body function with skin, it plays a significant role in the various functions of a mammalian body. Skin, the largest organ of the body safeguards the internal organs and muscles and protects your cat’s body against external pathogens. The hair coat is a part of the skin, which is composed of layers of epithelial tissue, blood vessels, hair follicles and sebaceous glands. It is also one of the most vulnerable of all organs.

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Question from Geraldine:

I am trying to find a natural product for my 1yr old cats chronic diahroea.vets treatments haven’t worked and she has no Digestive Problems, is growing & healthy in every other way

Answer:

Hello Geraldine,

Thank you for your question

We recommend RuniPoo Relief - Pet Alive RuniPoo Relief is a 100% safe and Natural Remedy containing herbal and homeopathic ingredients which are carefully selected to maintain digestive balance, firm stools and healthy Bowel Functioning just when your pet needs it most.

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After having given you a lifetime of love, loyalty and companionship, a senior dog needs a reason to live in its older days. Even though it remains debatable whether dogs experience emotions like humans or not, they definitely deserve the same compassion as any other senior member of your family.

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By Cindi Massei, http://www.KobeDog.etsy.com

Bake a healthy peanut butter treat your dog will love to munch. These biscuits are best kept in a cool, dry place, not in an airtight container or in the refrigerator. Moisture can cause them to mold, so a glass jar with the lid loose is recommended.

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The coat of long-haired breeds like the Pekingese and Shih Tzu get tangled to such an extent that sometimes there is no alternative but to strip the coat down to the skin with clippers. Even while grooming other breeds you are likely to notice that some hair becomes damaged, tangled and matted. These may be some damaged hair, burrs that are difficult to pull off and Dandruff or mats that become difficult to get rid of. Some homemade recipes for coat conditioners can help solve these problems and can save you some expense or a trip to the veterinarian.

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Cats are excellent at self-grooming. Besides other reasons, they groom to heal wounds and minor abrasions with the ‘antiseptic saliva’. However, the cat tongue is rough and during the process quite a few loose or dead hair tend to stick to it, which are then swallowed. Hair tissue is not easily digestible and accumulates in the cat’s stomach or intestinal tract, forming what we know as a ‘hair ball’. A cat retches out the hair ball when it irritates the stomach. If the hair balls do not pass out with stools, they can block the intestinal tract leading to loss of appetite, Constipation and weight loss.

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By Amanda Toris, http://www.NJChocolateLab.com

Keep your dog’s breath under control month after month with homemade breath mint cookies. The treats are safe for canines and can be stored for up to one month — if your dog doesn’t gobble them down sooner.

Materials:

• stand mixer with paddle attachment
• rolling pin
• cookie cutter
• cookie sheet
• parchment paper
• cooling rack
• air tight container

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 2 tsp. flax seed oil

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Of all the organs in the body of a cat, skin and ears are the most vulnerable. While Skin Conditions are more visible, an infection in the ear requires keen observation and can be detected only if you are regular and observant while grooming your pet cat or dog.

Ear Mites live by tunneling into the ear canal of cats. The automatic response of the cat’s body is to produce more wax to combat the invasion by cat Ear Mites. Severe infections give rise to an offensive smell. If not attended to in time Ear Mites can lead to secondary infections in cats.

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For Anxiety and/or Nervousness try Lavender. Rub 1-2 drops between hands and apply to muzzle, between toes, on top of feet to smell when nose is down, and on edge of ears.

One to two drops of Essential Oil is all that is necessary on animals as they respond much more quickly to the Essential Oils than do humans. Vegetable oil can be added to extend Essential Oils over larger areas and to heavily dilute the Essential Oil for use on smaller animals.

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