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These remedies have been passed on by other dog owners who have found them to be successful but they are not intended to replace the advice of your vet. If you have questions please consult your vet first. If you have any home remedies that you would like to share please send them to the email address at the bottom of the page.
Hot Spots Ears Joints Flea & Tick Parvo Anti-inflamatory Spot Remover Fly Repellant Antiseptic Relaxers
Hot Spots--use a solution of water & Listerine in a spray bottle to disinfect and dry the area. http://www.fortunecity.com/millennium/safari/84/tricksntips.html --place Listerine on completely dry skin & then after this has dried out pat Gold Bond powder on http://www.golden-retriever.com/dogstuff.html --Anbesol will dry up hot spots while att the same time deadening the pain --Benydril is also good --Essential oil of lavender (aroma theraapy grade) stops itching and acts as a mild antibiotic --Add teaspoon of tea tree oil and a tabblespoon or Aloe pulp to the below recipe for repelling fleas. Source: Collie owner in Texas
Ears--Keep ears free of wax using a cotton ball with a little bit of mineral oil or Listerine http://www.faqs.org/faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/pembrokes --Dogs prone to ear infections should haave them flushed regularly. You can make your own cleaner using 50% ListerineA (original) and 50% hydrogen peroxide. Visit this link for more detailed info http://www.ingramvet.com/dog_home_care.htm
Joints--Gluscomine chrondotin is available in any health food store--it helps rebuild the cartilage around the joint. --K-9 Liquid Health is for arthrittis and other joint problems. Call 800-995-6607 --Dancing Paws Hi-Potency Joint Reecovery www.dancingpaws.com or call 800-644-PAWS
Flea/Tick--Neem, a herb from India is a fantastic natural cure for fleas & other parasites. It is safe to give dogs internally in the dried capsule form & also helpful to spread across carpets & rugs to get fleas where they live. Links for more info about Neem: http://www.listservice.net/wellpet/disease/fleas.htm http://www.theneemtree.com/insects.htm http://www.neeminc.com/whatails/dogs.htm http://www.organix.net/organix/neem.htm
Recipe:choose a big fat lemon--more rind the better. Slice paper thin & place in a bowl with Rosemary leaves or a 6 inch sprig of fresh Rosemary. Bring a quart of water to the brink of boiling then pour over this. Allow this to steep overnight and then strain & pour into a spray bottle. Keep this refrigerated & be sure to shake well before applying. In addition to keeping away fleas,ticks,mosquitos & other bugs this mixture will add a nice shine to your dogs coat. Source --collie owner in Texas --Some people swear by the yeast & ggarlic tablets found at pet stores. An added benefit is how soft & glossy your dog's coat will become. --Natural mosquito repellant that is saffe on pets can be found at your local health food store or www.burtsbees.com It is called Lemongrass Insect Lotion & is very strong stuff-- a little goes a long way.
Parvo--a company in Utah has developed a herbal cure for Parvo that has been used with a 100% cure to date. To get more info or testimonials you can reach them at www.ambertech.com
Spot remover--for carpets white vinegar is the best--cleans up easily & masks the smell --Nature's Miracle which is available frrom many pet stores, does a great job with spots & odor --Listerine will work effectively on spoots. Clean up what can be removed and then douse the spot with Listerine--rub it & then let it set. After a few hours the smell of Listerine & the source of the spot will go away. http://www.tipztime.com/area/livingroomtipz/carpet.htm Fly Repellent--Add 1/8 tsp to 1 Tbsp of Brewers Yeast powder to your dog's food. Flies don't like the taste of it & won't bite your dog's ears. sandie@ED.BROCKU.CA --Roll-on fly repellent used for horses works & is ok as long as the dogs won't play & get the chemical in their mouths. Source: sandie@ED.BROCKU.CA
Antiseptic--Tea Tree oil, which is available in any health food store is great for cleaning wounds. It kills germs on contact. --Listerine or Bactine are great topicall antiseptics for things like tick wounds http://www.viewit.com/Mcallister/Cats/kittens.html Relaxers--Kava Kava is available in any health food store & is wonderful for relaxing an anxious or frightened dog. Consult your vet or health food expert on dosage. --Rescue Remedy is a product available aalso thru most health food stores --Dr. Goodpet makes a product called Callm Stress that you can find in most health food stores or by calling: 800-222-9932
Anti-inflamatory-- Boswellin is a herb from india that works wonders with injuries--especially swelling --Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedyy for strains, bruises, sprains
Sites for more info on herbs & doggie remedies http://www.naturespetherbs.com/ http://www.theherbsplace.com/pets.html http://www.cybercanine.com/articles.htm http://netvet.wustl.edu/dogs.htm http://www.myitchydog.com/index.html
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