When a condition causes irritation in the small or large intestine, regulated bowel movements (peristalsis) increase in speed. The body is, in effect, attempting to expel the irritant, toxin, or some form of excess. Contents of the intestines moving at a faster rate doesn’t allow for normal removal of fluid, resulting in diarrhea.
The L-shape of dog and cat ear canals are designed to protect their highly developed sense of hearing. Unfortunately, this design may also cause moisture, debris, parasites and wax to be trapped in the ears, resulting in infections.
Let’s wave a magic wand and turn a pumpkin into a natural remedy for dog bad breath!
Maybe it’s just that time of year, but I’ve been seeing a lot of questions about pumpkin for dogs, cats, birds, horses and even fish. Following are a few facts about feeding pumpkin to pets.
Arthritis, osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease (DJD), rheumatoid arthritis… it’s always sad to see our pets suffer with joint ailments. The loss of movement and pain is disturbing to watch, and I hope the following information prevents or eases their suffering.
One of the most frequent complaints about owning a dog can be odor. Dog breath, flatulence or body odor can have us avoiding our best friend, not to mention avoiding having our friends over.
H1-N1, H5-N1, H3-N8, H3-N2 and other ‘influenza A’ viruses can be caught by animals too, including cats, dogs, horses, ferrets and birds. The flu usually attacks the respiratory system, so you may see sneezing, runny nose, coughing and lethargy in infected pets. They may also run a fever.
Green-lipped mussels first caught my eye while researching natural supplements for growing fish to prevent developmental deformities. We began adding it to our house brand fish food a few years ago. We were soon convinced it should be a part of every growing fish’s diet. At some point, I began sprinkling just a bit into my…
There are so many new terms and belief systems that have emerged (or reemerged) with the natural lifestyle. Homeopathy alone causes much confusion for pet parents.
The health and vitality of grazing/foraging animals has been failing. Several experts believe that’s due to a lack of naturally-sourced nutrients and therapeutic variety. Horses, cattle, sheep, goats and other grazers have been feeding on fast-growing grass planted in nutrient-deficient soils. Plants labeled as ‘weeds’ have been killed off to accommodate efficient grass growth. The…
