Clay is a safe healing method that is suited for those of us that like to explore the world of holistic healing and self-care. It is also a method that we can put in our medical arsenals to help our dogs defend themselves, both internally and externally, against the onslaught of toxins that they encounter […]
Did you know that dog skin problems are the #1 reason pet parents seek veterinary care in United States? It’s so sad to see so many dogs suffering with skin issues. The skin is the body’s largest organ. Unfortunately it’s often mistakenly separated from the rest of the body as its own unique system, operating
Herbs can go along way in helping us care for our canine friends if we just know how to use them. One of my most cherished herbs is chamomile for dogs. Not only does it have a sunny disposition, it is a friend to both human and canine alike. Chamomile is an old favorite among
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The world of natural herbal medicine offers pet parents hundreds of choices to consider when treating our dogs. The ability to grow our own medicine and use what Mother Nature provides for healing is incredibly valuable. And sometimes, even the most common plants have some of the best properties. Many of us have them in
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Lavender is one of the most popular aromatic herbs out there. Not only is the scent fresh and inviting, it’s calming and soothing, making it ideal for a variety of uses. Lavender for dogs is also incredibly popular. Often for many of the same reasons pet parents use it for themselves, they’ll also use it
Has anyone ever told you that pennyroyal for dogs is an effective insect repellent? That it can help repel fleas and ticks with ease? I recently ran across a post on one of my favorite blog sites that offered this bit of advice: “The second best essential oil for repelling ticks is American Pennyroyal.” The writer
Arnica, also known as Leopard’s Bane, is a bright yellow flowering herb that has fine hairs covering each leaf. Smelling of pine, arnica is a stout plant that falls into the category ‘small but mighty.’ Arnica is an adventurer and mountain climber as it grows above 9,000 feet when found in its natural habitat. However,
