Medicine-Naturals :: All Natural Animal Products – Five Remedies that Work ::
Animals, like humans, have
varying needs and sensitivities. Some
animals suffer from allergies, yet others have sensitive skin that does not
respond well to chemical applications.
For this reason, many pet owners are turning to all natural products to
keep their pets happy and healthy. Some
pets don’t have specific health issues, but some pet owners simply prefer using
all natural products with their pets for environmental reasons.
Allergies
Food allergies account for
approximately five to ten percent of allergic reactions in dogs and cats. Dogs suffering from allergic reactions can
develop diarrhea and itching throughout the body. Diagnosing a food allergy can be difficult
and can require trying a variety of dietary changes in order to pinpoint the
problem. Food additives can sometimes be
the cause of food allergies. Therefore,
all natural food is the best choice for these pets.
Joint Problems
Like humans, many pets experience
a breakdown of the cartilage in their joints. Pets with joint problems will
hesitate about going up stairs and will have difficulty rising from a laying
position. They will also sometimes have
creaking joints and will be unable to run for a long distance. These problems have been commonly treated
with steroids, aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs. Unfortunately, these can cause side effects
such as hypertension and muscular weariness.
For these reasons, many pet owners are looking toward all natural
products.
Supplements that contain natural
steroids can be used to help keep joints healthy and strong. Several other
natural ingredients are used to help with joint pain. These ingredients help
build the cartilage back up and make it strong, which helps relieve pain, as
well.
Fleas and Ticks
There are also many natural tick
and flea remedies available. Some of
these products contain cedar oil and rosemary to help kill ticks and
fleas. These all natural sprays do not
dry the animal’s skin and they also help sooth irritation and itching caused by
ticks and fleas. Natural tick and flea
products are especially helpful for pets with sensitive skin or with skin
allergies as chemical products will irritate the skin. Natural tick and flea killers are also
beneficial for pregnant pets, or pregnant pet owners, as the chemicals in flea
and tick killers can be harmful to the unborn baby.
Common ingredients used in
natural flea killers that are applied directly to the pet are eucalyptus and
citronella. A well known herb from India has also
been used to kill flees for centuries and is a common additive. Pyrethrums, which are derived from
Chrysanthemum flowers, also help keep flees at bay. Pet owners can even make their own all
natural flea powder by mixing fennel, rosemary, wormwood, yellow dock and rue
together and sprinkling it on the pet.
Sodium borate can also be
sprinkled on the carpet to help control ticks.
Sodium borate will dry up both fleas and their larvae and is effective
for up to one year after being applied to a carpet.
Emotional Problems
Certain herbs are also helpful in
relieving stress, tension, and anxiety in an animal. For example, chamomile and St. John’s Wort are included in many natural
stress relieving herbs. These herbs have
long been well-known for their soothing properties in animals and products for
pets that contain these herbs can be just as beneficial to the animals. These products also help pets cope with
separation anxiety or feelings of anxiousness when around strangers or when
going to the vet or when you take the dog in to get grooming done.
Oral Care and Ear Care
Many all natural breath
fresheners are available for pets. Some
of these fresheners contain Mojave Yucca and mint oils to freshen breath. The Yucca neutralizes the odors that cause
bad breath, while the mint helps give it a fresh smell. These products are used daily to maintain
fresh breath and to help keep the teeth strong.
Natural ear care products are
also available. These products help
remove dirt, debris, and wax from the pet’s ears. Unlike unnatural ear cleaning products, which
contain ingredients such as alcohol, which can sting, these products often
contain Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera helps
soothe the sensitive inside of the ear.
Natural remedies are an excellent
choice for pet owners who want to have a healthy pet and who want to remain
environmentally conscious.
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