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Nettle effective at treating seasonal allergy in dogs – how to prepare
How to prepare a simple Nettle remedy which should be effective for treating seasonal allergy in dogs Studies show that when taken orally, an extract made of common garden nettle (Urtica dioica) can inhibit several key inflammatory events that cause the symptoms of seasonal allergies, such as reducing histamine activity (part
New Poll – Have you or your dog taken anti-inflammatories recently?
New Poll – Have you or Your dog Taken Anti-Inflammatories Recently? Anti-inflammatory and drug use as a whole is rocketing in pets. To prove this I’ve got a double poll for you today guys. If you aren’t sure what those tablets or that injection was your vet gave you, you can
Results of the Canna-Pet Trial
Results from the Canna-Pet CBD Trial… You may remember I got on to the company making Canna-Pet CBD oil for pets some time ago. I proposed to them that I would put 6 dogs with various health conditions which might benefit from CBD (Cannabidiol) oil supplementation (largely skin and joint
Nutriscan, for dogs with recurring skin and gut conditions
Nutriscan – Food Sensitivity and Intolerance Testing by Jean Dodds So many people come to fresh feeding as their dog suffers recurring skin and gut upset. They even run an exclusion diet and still their dog itches. If you’re one of these you might consider a Nutriscan by Jean Dodds.
Chicken or beef allergies in dogs
Ever Wonder how / why Dogs can Suffer Chicken and Beef Allergies?! A New Theory… As I like to say, a dog being allergic to beef or chicken should be as strange as a cow being allergic to grass. So, how can dogs become sensitive to a food group that
Botanica, For Skin Conditions in Dogs
Botanica, Natures Healing Energy So, who’s heard of Botanica?! As we’re now stocking them! Botanica is an Irish company making natural products that target the heal and repair of a great variety of common skin conditions in dogs (as well as horses and humans). And by all accounts they do it
An Important Note on Fish Oil Supplementation in Dogs
Fish Oil Supplementation in Dogs I just read an interesting point on Patricia Gethin’s excellent forum re fish oil supplementation in dogs. It concerned a dog owner in Australia who had been giving 8 capsules of fish oil tablets to her 3yr old, fresh fed, 80kg Neopolitan Mastiff (example above,
Great Home Made Spray for an Itchy Dog
Great Home Made Spray for an Itchy Dog So you have an itchy dog. First things first, everyone wants the quick fix but more important than what you put in at this point is what you STOP putting in. After all, if your friend has a shrimp allergy and you
Allergies in Dogs – Part 4 What to do: Hypoallergenic Dog Food
Now That You’re Getting to Grips with the Cause of Your Dog’s Predicament, What Does a Hypoallergenic Dog Food Look Like?! Now that you understand what to take OUT of the diet in order to alleviate the symptoms of what you are seeing on the surface, next you need to
Allergies in Dogs – Part 3 What Are Dogs Allergic To
If you ever are wondering what are dogs allergic to wheat explains 90% of cases reporting into us daily. The most recent studies show that the most common food allergens in dogs are wheat, beef, chicken and dairy products while in cats it’s chicken, beef, and fish (Muller and Olivry
Allergies in Dogs – Part 2 Dog Allergies Versus Intolerance
Allergies in Dogs Part 2: Food Allergies in Dogs Versus a Food Intolerance in Dogs If you are the owner of an itchy dog or one with a recurring skin or gut condition it’s likely your vet at some stage mentioned the words “dog allergies” to you. No doubt your vet has
Allergies in Dogs – Part 1 Introduction Dog Allergy Symptoms
Allergies in Dogs Part 1: Introduction Dog Allergy Symptoms Allergies in dogs is a very big and relatively new subject. What’s more, the list of dog allergy symptoms can make you dizzy. Unfortunately, this can make the whole subject very confusing…in someone else’s hands! In short, an actual allergy is
Great Homemade Spray For Your Itchy Dog
So you have an itchy dog. No problem, they’re our bread and butter here at Dogs First. First things first, everyone wants the quick fix but more important than what you put in at this point is what you STOP putting in. After all if your friend has a shrimp
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