Chances are, your immune system isn’t the only one working overtime around the house. Cats and dogs suffer from weakened immune systems and risk of sickness around this time of year as well. Fortunately, there are a number of all-natural remedies and preventative steps that you can take to make sure your furry friend is feeling his best this flu season.
Category: Pets
Natural Food Options for Your Pet
Perhaps you’ve been doing your best to eat a more natural diet full of healthy, organic fruits and vegetables this year. That’s great, but what about your pet? Doesn’t your dog or cat deserve to feel the benefits of an all-natural diet as well?
GMOs and Your Pet’s Diet
We’ve all heard the debates about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food, but what about our pets’ food? Are our cats and dogs at risk too? Two of the most common “fillers” in manufactured cat and dog foods are genetically modified corn and soy. Since cats are strict obligate carnivores, corn can cause bladder…
Natural Remedies for Your Dog’s Ear Infection
Have you ever noticed your dog scratching his ears or shaking his head incessantly? How about a foul-smelling discharge coming from his ears? If so, chances are you’ve had to deal with a canine ear infection. Everything from bacteria to yeast, fleas, and allergic reactions to food can cause infection, and certain dogs are more…
OliveViate: Versatile Natural Relief for Winter Skin
As the temperature drops and the furnace starts working overtime, you might notice your skin looking a little more irritated and a little less vibrant. Cold weather, low humidity, and indoor heating can wreck havoc on your skin around this time of year. One of the safest and most effective ways to combat a range…
Fish Oil Supplements for Dogs: Benefits and Dosages
You’re probably already aware how beneficial fish oil is for your health, but did you know how good it is for your dog too? Fish oil is one of the most beneficial supplements that you can add to a dog’s dinner because most don’t get enough of it in their regular diet. Fish oil has…
Xylitol and your dog, the Dangers
Xylitol has become widely used as a substitute sweetener for cane sugar in foods, desserts, toothpaste, and gum. While it is harmless to humans and has several excellent benefits compared to raw sugar, it can be deadly to dogs. Benefits for humans: Many people categorize Xylitol as an artificial sweetnener. However, it is a naturally-occurring…
Preventing Pet Baldness
You aren’t the only one losing hair with each birthday that ticks by! Have you noticed your dog’s hair thinning out a bit lately too? Hair loss, also known as alopecia, in dogs can result from a variety of health conditions, nutritional deficiencies, and environmental conditions. If you’re just starting to notice that Fluffy or…
Protecting Your Dog’s Skin, Like It’s Your Own
Just because your dog is covered in fluffy fur doesn’t mean that she doesn’t have serious skin issues underneath. Perhaps you’ve been experimenting with all-natural home remedies for your own minor ailments. But did you know that you can often treat your dog with very similar remedies as well? You might be surprised to learn…
Dog Joint Health
Joint problems in dogs have become very common in the U.S. Joint problems are the result of either degenerative or developmental problems. Developmental causes of joint issues begin early in a dog’s life when the joint does not correctly form. The most common developmental issue is hip dysplasia, where the ball joint in the dog’s…