5 All-Natural Pet Remedies

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5 All-Natural Pet Remedies

 

Animals, like humans, have varying needs and sensitivities. Some animals

suffer from allergies, yet others have sensitive skin that does not respond well

to chemical applications. For this reason, many pet owners are turning to all

natural products to keep their pets happy and healthy. Some pets don’t have

specific health issues, but some pet owners simply prefer using all natural

products with their pets for environmental reasons.

Allergies

Food allergies account for approximately five to ten percent of allergic

reactions in dogs and cats. Dogs suffering from allergic reactions can develop

diarrhea and itching throughout the body. Diagnosing a food allergy can be

difficult and can require trying a variety of dietary changes in order to

pinpoint the problem. Food additives can sometimes be the cause of food

allergies. Therefore, all natural food is the best choice for these pets.

Joint Problems

Like humans, many pets experience a breakdown of the cartilage in their

joints. Pets with joint problems will hesitate about going up stairs and will

have difficulty rising from a laying position. They will also sometimes have

creaking joints and will be unable to run for a long distance. These problems

have been commonly treated with steroids, aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs.

Unfortunately, these can cause side effects such as hypertension and muscular

weariness. For these reasons, many pet owners are looking toward all natural

products.

Supplements that contain natural steroids can be used to help keep joints

healthy and strong. Several other natural ingredients are used to help with

joint pain. These ingredients help build the cartilage back up and make it

strong, which helps relieve pain, as well.

Fleas and Ticks

There are also many natural tick and flea remedies available. Some of these

products contain cedar oil and rosemary to help kill ticks and fleas. These all

natural sprays do not dry the animal’s skin and they also help sooth irritation

and itching caused by ticks and fleas. Natural tick and flea products are

especially helpful for pets with sensitive skin or with skin allergies as

chemical products will irritate the skin. Natural tick and flea killers are also

beneficial for pregnant pets, or pregnant pet owners, as the chemicals in flea

and tick killers can be harmful to the unborn baby.

Common ingredients used in natural flea killers that are applied directly to

the pet are eucalyptus and citronella. A well known herb from India has also

been used to kill flees for centuries and is a common additive. Pyrethrums,

which are derived from Chrysanthemum flowers, also help keep flees at bay. Pet

owners can even make their own all natural flea powder by mixing fennel,

rosemary, wormwood, yellow dock and rue together and sprinkling it on the pet.

Sodium borate can also be sprinkled on the carpet to help control ticks.

Sodium borate will dry up both fleas and their larvae and is effective for up to

one year after being applied to a carpet.

Emotional Problems

Certain herbs are also helpful in relieving stress, tension, and anxiety in an

animal. For example, chamomile and St. John’s Wort are included in many natural

stress relieving herbs. These herbs have long been well-known for their soothing

properties in animals and products for pets that contain these herbs can be just

as beneficial to the animals. These products also help pets cope with separation

anxiety or feelings of anxiousness when around strangers or when going to the

vet or when you take the dog in to get grooming done.

Oral Care and Ear Care

Many all natural breath fresheners are available for pets. Some of these

fresheners contain Mojave Yucca and mint oils to freshen breath. The Yucca

neutralizes the odors that cause bad breath, while the mint helps give it a

fresh smell. These products are used daily to maintain fresh breath and to help

keep the teeth strong.

Natural ear care products are also available. These products help remove dirt,

debris, and wax from the pet’s ears. Unlike unnatural ear cleaning products,

which contain ingredients such as alcohol, which can sting, these products often

contain Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera helps soothe the sensitive inside of the ear.

Natural remedies are an excellent choice for pet owners who want to have a

healthy pet and who want to remain environmentally conscious.

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