Home Remedies for Pets

When a pet is sick, it affects the whole family. While there are some ailments that need treatment from a veterinarian, there are many minor conditions that can be cured with simple home remedies. These remedies often take several weeks to reach their full potential, but will save the time and expense of a trip to the vet. Plus, they often include natural ingredients that are healthier for your pet. Use these remedies and watch your companion return to her happy, healthy self.

Arthritis

Dogs with arthritis need regular exercise to keep their joints from getting stiff. Shorter walks several times a day are best. Keeping your dog warm, especially on cold or damp days, will help.

Ear Mites

Kill ear mites by mixing 9 drops of yellow dock root extract with a tablespoon of water. Drop into your cat's ears every three days for six weeks.

Fleas

Mix garlic and yeast into your dog's food to prevent fleas. Use a teaspoon of yeast each day for small dogs, and a tablespoon each day for large dogs.

Stomach Issues

Add yogurt to a dog's meals to help alleviate stomach ailments, such as indigestion or vomiting. Make sure the yogurt includes active culture. This is the good bacteria that will help regulate her digestive system.

Hairballs

Help relieve your cat's hairball issues by adding a spoonful of canned pumpkin to his food. You can also dab a bit of non-petroleum jelly on his nose. He'll lick it off and it will help coat his stomach.

Dandruff

Soothe your dog's dandruff by mixing Listerine with baby oil. Experiment with the measurements of these ingredients until you get the right mixture for your dog.

Hot Spots

To treat your dog's hot spots. Trim the fur and clean the spots with an antiseptic cleaner like Betadine. Place a dampened bag of black tea on the spots, then dab on witch hazel to soothe the area.

Resources

• Earth Clinic Folk Remedies