Natural Flea Control for Dogs
Many people are uncomfortable using conventional flea and tick control products on their pets. But they are concerned that natural treatment will not be effective. Nonchemical, natural products can be effective natural flea control for dogs. Natural Dog magazine says though it requires a three part plan on your part. You must keep fleas off the dog, out of your house and out of your yard. Our vet said much the same thing we were considering flea control measures. Here is a handy quick guide from Natural Dog magazine to natural flea control for dogs and natural flea control cat. Quick Guide to Natural Pest Control Products Product or Action: Citronella collars, flea combs,herbal dips and sprays, herbal shampoos especially with citronella Where to use: In the house Product or Action: Borate powders, citronella sprays, frequent laundering, frequent vacuuming Where to use: In the yard Product or Action: Beneficial nematodes, free-range fowl, frequent mowing Organic shampoos, dips,, sprays and powders are the only natural topical ways to control parasites says holistic vet Shaw Messonnier, DVM, of Plano, Texas and author of Unexpected Miracles: hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. Among the products he favors for pest control are herbal flea and tick shampoos that contain citrus oils. A product we recommend is PetAlive BeFree Flea Shampoo BeFree Flea Shampoo is natural product containing no parabens, sodium laurel sulphate or harmful petrochemicals. The shampoo is made with citronella oil, rosemary oil, tea trea oil and niaoli oil. Between baths use a citronella collar, a natural insecticide spray, or an herbal powder. Still use a flea comb daily also. If your pet has itching in their ears they might have ear mites. Check out our postEar Mites Dog Natural Alternative medicine also called integrative, natural and complementary medicine, holistic medicine takes a broader approach to health than allopathic. The conventional medical model focuses on x-rays, blood panel results, and other lab test. Allopathic veterinarians look for path ology – a detectable physical change in the tissues that signals disease and forms the basis for a diagnosis. But this approach looks at only a very small part of the picture. Holistic treatment methods, also known as modalities include homeopathy, chiropractic, nutritional consulting, massage, flower essences, traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbs) A holistic practitioner studies the whole patient, taking into account not just pathological symptoms (say changes in blood chemistry) but also alterations in normal function (such as bowel changes), emotional state, sensation, prior illness and more. Holistic vets consider the whole body. Holistic vets incorporate more than one type of treatment, including the best of conventional medicine, to make a more inclusive ‘whole’ system of wellness. Holistic medicine puts a bigger emphasis on having the body heal itself. For example an allopathic veterinarian would likely prescribe an antibiotic to fight a bacterial infection, while a holistic vet might prescribe nutritional supplements to boost the body’s natural defenses. With a holistic vet you get the best of both worlds, knowledge of conventional medicine but also possible alternatives to convention that are less harmful to your pet. [tag]cat health problems,dog health problems,holistic pet health,holistic vets,natural cures for pets[/tag]
Natural Flea Control Cat
Where to use: On the dog
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Pets and Apple Cider Vinegar
Natural Pet Health
I was posting about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for people and I happened across some information about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for pets. Here are some of the ways you can use Apple Cider Vinegar to improve your pets health:
Itchy skin – If the skin is not broken you can apply vinegar directly to the itchy spot. If the skin is broken you will need to dilute the vinegar with an equal amount of water and spray it on the itchy spot.
Alkaline Balance – In humans cider vinegar is used to restore balance in the body. Apparently this works for dogs and cats too. It can be added either directly to the dog’s or cat’s food or drinking water. Recommend daily dosage is usually:
* 1 tsp (5 ml) for cats and small dogs (up to 14 lb)
* 2 tsp (10 ml) for medium dogs (15 to 34 lb)
* 1 tbsp (15 ml) for large dogs (35 to 84 lb)
Do not give apple cider vinegar to dogs that have irritation of the intestinal tract lining.
Digestive aid - Apple cider vinegar helps digestion and helps stop growth of bad bacteria.
Flea and tick prevention – Fleas and ticks don’t like acidic environments. Putting cider vinegar in your pet’s food will make them acidic on the inside and doing a final rinse after shampooing with a fifty/fifty cider/water rinse will make them acidic on the outside. You can also keep a spray bottle filled with the mixture to mist your pet with before you bring him inside.
Skunk odor – Though the common solution is tomato juice you can sponge undiluted vinegar into your pet’s coat and skin to get rid of the odor. Be careful not to get in your pet’s eyes. Let your pet dry completely and then follow with a mild pet shampoo and warm water rinse.
Clean ears – Dip a soft cotton ball into a solution of equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, and use it to swab the inside of your pet’s ear.
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