Grooming your dog’s hair
Depending on your dog’s coat, he may need regular grooming with clippers or scissors. If you decide to do it yourself, be sure to do it…
Category: Dogs
4 essential rules for the dog park
Summer is fast approaching, and we all know what that means! It’s dog park season and your dog couldn’t be happier. Whether your furbaby is…
Western herbs for animal allergies
Keeping your allergic dog or cat itch-free can be done with herbs ranging from ashwaganda and astragalus to dandelion and Echinacea. Allergies in dogs and…
EFT can ease your pet’s emotions
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or Tapping, can help with anxiety, phobias and related problems in dogs and cats. Emotional Freedom Technique is a healing modality…
How to introduce a new dog to your cat
Your dog and cat can co-exist, but it is vital to go about it the right way for everyone’s safety. Here are some great tips…
Anal gland problems in dogs
“Butt scooting” and bad smells are signs of an anal gland impaction or infection. Here is one dog guardian’s natural approach to solving the issue.…
Essential oils: natural insect repellent for dogs
Looking for a natural insect repellent? Check out the best essential oils for protecting your dog against insect pests. Fleas are a fact of life…
Folliculitis in dogs
This common condition is caused by an inflammation of the skin follicles. Here are some natural ways to ease the itch of folliculitis. Have you…
Melatonin for dogs and cats
Along with promoting sleep, melatonin may also help with Cushing’s disease, separation anxiety and other dog and cat health problems. Melatonin as a nutritional supplement…
Sprouts – they’re good for dogs and cats too!
Sprouts are mini-powerhouses of nutrition, and they’re just as good for your dog or cat as they are for you. Instead of whole grains for…
Natural approaches to allergies
In canines, seasonal allergies usually manifest as skin problems and scratching. Here’s how to ease the discomfort. It’s spring – the start of another allergy…
Using diatomaceous earth to control fleas
Food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) is an effective way to get rid of fleas without exposing your dog to toxins. If your dog has fleas…
