Got a sick dog? Or maybe you just have a question about your dog's general health and wellbeing... You've got 3 good options in order to get peace of mind quickly... … [Read more...]
5 Natural Home Remedies For Your Dog’s Allergies
I think that most dog owners will agree with me here. The worst thing in the world to see if your dog suffering. It makes you feel terrible when you know that your dog is hurting, or uncomfortable. Unfortunately, dog allergies can be very debilitating. The symptoms alone are enough to make you cringe: red eyes itchy skin discharge coming out of the eyes and nose itchy feet red spots from scratching While only your vet can diagnose whether or not your dog is actually … [Read more...]
Best Home Remedies For Fleas: Which Natural Flea Treatment For Dogs Is Your Favorite?
If you've ever seen a dog suffering from lots of flea bites, then you have an idea of how uncomfortable your dog will become if you don't treat the fleas on your dog right away. Plus, if your dog has fleas, then technically you do too. They get into the nooks and crannies inside your house -- from the floor boards to the baseboards to the carpet, rugs, and furniture. And it won't be long before the fleas are biting on you -- and everyone else who comes inside your home too! A single … [Read more...]
The Best Dog Dry Skin Home Remedies
If your dog has dry skin, he's not alone. This is a very common issue with dogs. Earlier I shared my all-time favorite home remedy for dog dry skin that our veterinarian recommended. It worked for us almost immediately, and as you can see from the comments, it has worked for a number of other dog owners as well. These days, to prevent the dry skin from returning, I continue to sprinkle olive oil on my dog's food once a month or so. He thinks it's a treat to have something moist … [Read more...]
Dog Mange, Scabies & Sarcoptic Mites: My Dog Passed The Itchy Rash Onto Me!
When it comes to dogs, Jim sure knows how to pick 'em! He "found" a puppy under a dumpster near his work, took him to the vet to get checked out, and brought him home for us to nurse him back to good health (and keep). We named him Destin. This photo shows how well our rescue dog cleaned up and grew into a happy and healthy Black Lab / Golden Retriever mix. When we found him, the vet diagnosed Destin with 2 health issues: Sarcoptic Mites (aka Mange or Scabies) Rocky Mountain … [Read more...]
Best Dog Dry Skin Remedy To Treat Your Dog’s Dry Skin At Home
If you notice your dog has been itching a little more than normal and your dog has flaky skin, then your dog is probably suffering from dry skin issues. Flaky skin is especially obvious if your dog has darker colored fur. If you think your dog has dry skin, consult your vet. My friend tried to treat her dog's dry skin with some over-the-counter pet product and it just caused her dog's skin to turn scabby and itchy. Her vet informed her the dry skin was probably due … [Read more...]
Dog Itching & Scratching: What Causes A Dog To Scratch All The Time?
Have you noticed your dog scratching more than normal? Maybe you've noticed some hair loss on your dog, in addition to the scratching. Dogs itch for many different reasons, but the most common diagnosis is usually allergies. Here are the top 10 signs that your dog has allergies. … [Read more...]
Top 4 Allergies In Dogs: Treatments & Symptoms
It's funny how we don't often think of dogs as having allergies, but just like us they can suffer from allergic reactions to different things. Dogs can have allergies just like a person can. In fact, many dogs have many of the exact same allergies as people do. Symptoms Of Dog Allergies Dog allergies come with some really nasty dog allergy symptoms including (but not limited to): Itchy skin Hot spots (where the dog has scratched himself raw) Watery, itchy red … [Read more...]
Does Your Dog Have Dry, Flaky Skin? Here’s The Home Remedy Our Veterinarian Recommends
Our dog, Tenor, has such a thick and luscious coat of fur. (He's part Black Lab, part Great Pyrenees, but he mostly just looks like your average Labrador Retriever.) His skin and coat weren't always in such great shape, though. In fact, a few months ago he had dry, flaky, itchy skin so bad that we thought he had an incurable skin disease! Here's what the vet recommended. And it worked like a charm! … [Read more...]
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