Skin infections and hot spots in dogs are painful conditions that can affect both your pet’s quality of life and the overall health of your dog. They are not only painful, but they can also be dangerous depending on the severity. Skin infections, as opposed to skin irritation or minor cuts, can affect your dog’s ability to walk or even cause death in certain cases. Hot spots are usually red, swollen areas on your dog’s skin that form due to things that irritate his skin and make them more susceptible to bacteria growth such as hornet stings and some insect bites. This condition is not only un ..read more

Is Flaxseed Good for Dogs? While, it’s critical that you supplement your dog’s daily diet with good flaxseed oil for dogs, it’s equally important to determine which type of oil is best for your dog. When deciding, an important thing to remember is that flaxseed is made up of mostly ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) which is an omega 3 fatty acid. While that might sound good, it’s not so good for your dog because his body has to work twice as hard to convert ALA to EPA and DHA in order for him to take advantage of its benefits. Unfortunately, this is not easy for dogs and flax isn’t the best option of ..read more

In our experience, a homemade diet made with REAL WHOLE FOODS is an absolute must for dogs with a failing liver. Our recipes for dogs liver disease may be helpful for your dog.  If your dog has hepatic encephalopathy OR is storing copper in the liver, DO NOT USE THESE RECIPES. You can contact us here for a private consultation for a special diet for either of these forms of liver disease. IF YOU AREN’T SURE, ASK YOUR VET BEFORE FEEDING THESE.  Why Isn’t My Older Dog Eating   Can Raw Be the Answer? Many believe that feeding a raw diet can help stabilize a dogs liver Enzymes ..read more

Listen to your pet. When your old dog tells you it’s time, you’ll know. Sue and Brownie’s Story Years ago, we helped the owner of a dog named “Brown” who had been diagnosed with nasal cancer in February 2011. But this old girl didn’t lay down and take it, she was a fighter. Sue initially contacted us looking for more information on how she could help Brownie through diet and supplements. We discussed some of the things that that could help with her old girl’s immune defense including both diet and supplements.  Sue jumped right in and started home cooking and feeding Brown a healthy ..read more

We’re living through some interesting times, with the spread of COVID-19 on the minds of nearly everyone. Pet owners are not without their own questions, but even the most cursory venture online finds a mountain of misinformation, fear-mongering and flat-out confusion. To assuage fears and hopefully provide some calm understanding in this difficult situation, we’re going to detail what you need to know about COVID-19 and your dog. What is COVID-19? Let’s start at the top. COVID-19 is a new disease previously not recognized in human beings. It belongs to the coronavirus family of viruses. Some ..read more

Just a couple of days ago, we talked about some common poisons for dogs – including chocolate. A tasty treat for people but a problem and a half for pooches, this stuff is marvelous and deadly. Most pet owners know that chocolate is poisonous for dogs, but many pet owners don’t know why. We thought we’d take a little time to explore the issue in detail and tell you exactly why the stuff is such a problem for dogs. The Two Troubles Chocolate for dogs is a problem for two main reasons: it can be toxic and it is packed with fatty butter and cream that can cause pancreas problems. There are a ..read more

Therapeutic Uses of Hop for Dogs The plant is a perennial that blooms mid-to-late summer, with lobed leaves reminiscent of grapevines. The main use of hop as a sedative is in treating the symptoms of anxiety and other troubles in dogs. There is no evidence to suggest that hop treats the causes of these symptoms, but, and there may be other difficulties under the surface that should be addressed. Hop does not treat metabolic imbalances or hyperthyroidism, for instance, so you should seek further assistance in those cases. Hop is useful for nervous dogs and those with separation anxiety. Used c ..read more

Most people don’t think of nettle for dogs when they think of a good holistic treatment option, but stinging nettles for dogs really do have a host of herbal properties worth exploring. We’ll touch on some of them in this piece, with the caveat right off the bat that stinging nettle is certainly not the friendliest of herbs in this series. Health Benefits of Nettles for Dogs: Naturally, stinging nettle stings. This plant gives an immediate prescription of contact dermatitis and does not appear to be the most hospitable of nature’s foliage. But getting past that opening tingle – and the little ..read more

Using oats for dogs offers offers some amazing health benefits when used correctly. Well-known to almost anyone with familiarity with animals (especially horses) knows the extraordinary benefits of this grain for dogs IF your dog is in need of grain in his or her diet. Typically, dogs do not require grains. Wild oat may look like other types of grass or even weeds, but this plant has a few characteristics that make it distinct from other annoying, less suitable shades of green. Therapeutic Uses of Oats for Dogs Best for the nervous system, especially for aging, ill and uneasy pets, oats are a ..read more

This article will walk you through the process of using natural remedies to treat and eliminate a dog yeast infection permanently without ever having to use synthetic drugs. Developing yeast and fungal skin infections in a number of dogs are staggering today. Dogs suffering from excessive yeast, are suffering through a lot of discomforts. It’s important to know exactly how this condition developed in order to get started on a natural treatment path. While this article details some of the best options, understanding the basics of a yeast infection can go a long way. For starters, a yeast infect ..read more