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Home Treatments for Pets – Natural Remedies for Cats and Dogs
In the last few years, it has become obvious that the use of commercial drugs is not always the safest way to treat your pets’ ailments. This does not mean that you should never take them to the veterinarian. What it does mean is there are some symptoms that can safely be treated at home, avoiding the risks associated with prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Vets realize that these harsh drugs can be harmful. They are beginning to recommend natural treatments when they know it is a good option. Do not put your animals’ long-term health at risk by using these types of drugs when there are alternative natural treatments for many of your dogs and cats disorders.
Pet owners are more often choosing to treat their pets with natural remedies, most of which can be found in your own home. Not only are they more readily available, they are also a lot less expensive.
Did you know that vitamin E is soothing to the skin? If your pet has ear mites just mix a little bit of mineral or almond oil with the vitamin E and apply it to the ears. This will not only kill the mites it will also soothe the skin irritation that is caused by the mites. Your pet will be very grateful for the relief.
Garlic is another example of a natural remedy and can sometimes be used in place of prescription drugs to treat heartworms in your dog. It is also very effective for repelling fleas and other known parasites. When using garlic to treat your cat or dog, always cook it thoroughly. Raw garlic can be harmful to your pet. I have a friend that has made cooked garlic a regular ingredient in her cats’ food.
There are all types of over-the-counter medications for everything from fleas to diarrhea but why use these toxic remedies when you can use an effective and natural product found in your home.
We want the best and safest treatments for ourselves so why would we treat our beloved pets any differently.
About the Author
Are you making the right treatment decisions for the safety of your cat or dog? I have not always made the best choices in the treatment of my dog’s ailments, but I am changing all of that. From now on, it is natural home remedies whenever possible. Consider doing the same by visiting Home Remedies for Cats and Dogs at http://mypawsnclaws.info.
Enjoy your dog or cat and treat them well. They can have a happy and healthy life with your help.
Deborah is an advocate for dog and cat healthcare and training and enjoys sharing resources that will provide the information needed to give your pet the best life possible. In doing so, she has created relationships with certain experts and in recommending their products may receive compensation for doing so.
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