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“ DOG IS
A
THE ONLY
THING ON
EARTH THAT
LOVES YOU
MORE THAN
HE LOVES
HIMSELF”
DOG HEALTH
REMEDIES
DULL FUR AND FLAKY, ITCHY SKIN
Add salmon and sardines to regular dry dog food. Fatty
acids are good for your pet’s hair, skin, heart, and
joints. Fish oil can also be added to a dog’s diet, as it
is an excellent anti-inflammatory and good for immune
system support as well.
DIARRHEA
teeth and exercise the jaw.
NAUSEA AND MOTION SICKNESS
If your animal is nauseous, make a tea
with ginger and peppermint sprigs
and administer into your dog’s mouth
using a pediatric syringe.
Try the following potato diet to
reduce loose stools and diarrhea, but
only for 5 to 7 days, as it is not an
appropriate maintenance diet. See a
vet if original problem returns.
EAR INFECTIONS
POTATO STEW
FOODS TO AVOID
Ingredients: White potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnip,
slice of leek, boiled chicken or beef.
Instructions: Boil vegetables until stew like and mix with
the boiled meat -- which should equal 30 % of the total
recipe.
ANIMAL BURNS
AND SKIN IRRITATIONS
If your pet experiences a skin
irritation, simply take a cut leaf from
an aloe plant, and apply directly to
the wound or irritated area.
If your pet has an ear infection, try
mixing 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar into 1/3 cup
water in a glass. Using a pediatric syringe, insert the
mixture directly into your dog’s ears
Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine, which is
toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities.
Onions
Onions contain N-propyl disulphide, which
destroys red blood cells in cats, causing a
form of anemia called Heinz body anemia
Garlic
Garlic contains a similar substance as
onions, in a lesser amount.
HEALTHY TEETH AND GUMS
Raisins and Grapes
To promote healthy teeth and gums,
give your dog raw neck bones,
marrow bones, raw carrots, and bully
sticks and straps -- they are great for
gnawing because they strengthen the
There is an unknown toxic compound in the
“fleshy” part of the grape. They should
not be left where a dog or cat can have
access to them, as the unknown toxin
damages the kidneys.
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