Natural remedies which could help your dog

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With the increasing trend in using herbal remedies for people, you may be wondering if the same can be applied to our pets.

There are some things you should consider though:

  • Not all herbal preparations are safe for animals. It's important to do your research first.
  • Some medical conditions can be made worse by preparations if you don't fully understand what you are giving. Veterinary advice should always be sought.
  • Considerations should always be made regarding on going medical conditions which could be adversely affected by any new treatments. Again seek veterinary advice first.
If you have a holistic veterinarian, you are extremely lucky. They will be much more likely to value your opinions and give sound advice on alternative treatments. Most veterinarians are against holistic alternatives to their own prescribed medications, claiming they have no value, can be dangerous, or simply don't want you spending money elsewhere. But pharmaceutical drugs can not only be expensive, but can have unwanted side effects, and quite honestly some simply don't work either.

If you are interested in holistic alternatives though, don't let other's opinions put you off. Do your research, ask advice from others that have used them, and give your pet choice. Never force something on your pet. They have an innate ability to know whether they need something or not. For example, knowing which grasses or leaves to eat when not feeling well.

You can treat things like UTIs, fleas and worms, minor cuts and grazes, itchy skin, upset stomachs and diarrhoea, to name but a few, yourself, with things like:

  • Apple cider vinegar (with mother)
  • Nettle leaf
  • Garlic
  • Slippery elm
  • Raspberry leaf
  • Colloidal silver
  • Lavender
  • Oatmeal
but don't forget to monitor your pet for reactions too. And if symptoms get worse, or problems persist, you must seek veterinary advice again.
Remember the health of your pet is paramount.

https://www.reference.com/pets-animals/home-remedies-dog-s-dry-itchy-skin-36d36ec6012536fa

https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/why-do-dogs-eat-grass

http://www.selfselectionforanimals.co.uk/applied-zoopharmacognosy/

https://dogproductsguide.com/how-much-apple-cider-vinegar-to-give-a-dog-for-uti/

https://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/garlic-for-dogs.html

https://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/slippery-elm-benefits.html

https://wagwalking.com/wellness/the-many-benefits-of-adding-nettles-to-your-dogs-diet

https://www.vetinfo.com/colloidal-silver-for-dogs.html

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