It can be a challenge to add natural supplements to your pet’s diet, especially if you make your own pet food and/or feed raw. We have a few simple tricks we use when making dehydrated pet treats that may help. These pet treats can be formulated for virtually all pets, including dogs, cats, horses, fish and…
Vegetables are obviously an important part of the herbivorous and omnivorous diet. Feeding your pet a variety of nutrient-dense, easily-digested vegetables and herbs can have a delightful impact on their overall well-being, health conditions, breeding, and growth.
Calcium Montmorillonite (bentonite) Clay is a “living” smectite clay that has been used in hobby and farm ponds for many years. It’s packed with upwards of 60 bio-available minerals and trace elements, plus anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasite properties.
Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) is a medicinal herb often used to boost the immune system to fight infections, or treat chronic illnesses in dogs, cats, fish, and horses. It is uniquely capable of stimulating some immune functions while depressing others. It has antibacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. Astragalus also improves kidney circulation, normalizes heart function,…
There are no safe, natural quick fixes for fleas. It takes diligence and work to eliminate infestations naturally. Prevention measures are your best defense for holistic flea control and natural treatment in cats and dogs.
The folks at Fresh Dog invited us to test and review their Natural Dry Shampoo. The powder is intended to deodorize a dog between shampoos with its lavender rosemary scent that comes from infused essential oils, and it may also be used on bedding. Lavender essential oil is also good for skin conditions and Rosemary…
Homemade gelatin food allows us to easily mix a variety of nutrients, supplements or medication together. The following recipe is specific to fish, shrimp & snails, but may be adapted for any animal. Choose ingredients that most benefit the animal being fed and simulate the wild diet when possible.
Pets are family members, so it’s only natural that we want to bring them with us on family vacations. To ensure their health and well-being, we need to do some research into the pet-friendly amenities available at our destination. We should know if there are pet-friendly hotels & restaurants, dog parks, dog-friendly hiking trails, pet…
By Kylie M. Cairns, Research Fellow in Canid and Wildlife Genomics, UNSW Sydney and Melanie Fillios, Professor, Department of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, University of New England From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colours and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs…
