1) My dog is itchy and scratches all the time even in the winter is there anything I can do?
Answer: this most often is a dietary allergy caused by pet food additives and chemicals. Try an organic food which may cost more but is far more health for your dog. If the itching continues even in winter and it is not a flea, or a mite problem but a bath in a neutralizing organic oatmeal shampoo will help the skin inflammation.
2) I feed my Chihuahua and cat just the ordinary dog food, what is best type of food to feed my pets?
Not all commercial pet foods are healthy today and formulas have changed in the past 20 years, but not necessarily for the better. You may wish to go natural and feed your dog a raw diet, but essentially raw meaty bones are the healthiest. Over 100 years ago, there were no canned pet foods and our domestic animals just ate table scraps or ate food in the wild. Today's dog owners are making homemade meals which are healthier and will save your thousands of dollars in expensive vet bills.
3) I give my dog those smokey flavored bones, are these products safe?
Again commercialized dog treats are full of bacteria, and possibly salmonella poisoning because of how they are made in the factory. Even factory workers get sick handling them, so you can count on health problems with your dog if you continue to buy commercial treats and bones. The products include beef bones, rind or pig skin, and smoked pig ears, which are refuse from the meat packing houses and do not provide nutrition. Feed your dog only raw beef bones you get at a butcher and let them eat the bone marrow which is full of minerals and vitamins. Or you can make your own biscuits and cookies at home as there are many recipes on the internet.
4) My dog is getting fat and barely can walk very far am I overfeeding?
Yes. An overweight dog will most likely contract diabetes or worse have heart problems or get cancer. If you overfeed you are killing your dog with the kindness which is actually harming its health. Feed your dog in relation to its weight there are guidelines for feeding and using those amounts will ensure a balanced weight for your pet. Limit in between snacks of cookies or biscuits to only one and make sure it is a low-calorie biscuit that cleans teeth. You can increase your pet's exercise routine also, and get out for at least two walks during the day.
5) My dog has bad breath and it is stinky, what should I do?
Your dog most likely has a bad digestive system and there are gently herbal remedies for this to help clear the digestive tract also you can use digestive enzymes or probiotics. Just like people as we age we do not digest our food and need enzymes like papaya enzymes which you can sprinkle on to your dog's meal. It really is amazing at how it helps the digestion and elimination system of your dog. You may wish to gently brush your dog teeth with a dog toothpaste - beef flavored of course. If this is not possible get a rubber glove and use a paste of baking soda which is moistened with water. Your dog will get used to your fingers in it's mouth if you do this daily and you will enjoy a more pleasant nuzzle with your favorite pal.
6) My vet wants to give my dog vaccinations each year, is this really necessary?
No. Side effects from vaccinations are: cancer, epilepsy, thyroid problems, diabetes and more illnesses due to the content of the vaccines. Not all vaccines are required each year and the drug companies are putting more chemicals in vaccines with combo shots which can be harmful given in one shot. Once a pup has had a second round of booster shots they are usually good for life. Remember a dog usually lives on average 12 to 15 years compared to our human life span and they do not require shots every year. If you read the book "Shock to the System" by Catherine O'Driscoll you will learn more about pet vaccinations.
Answer: this most often is a dietary allergy caused by pet food additives and chemicals. Try an organic food which may cost more but is far more health for your dog. If the itching continues even in winter and it is not a flea, or a mite problem but a bath in a neutralizing organic oatmeal shampoo will help the skin inflammation.
2) I feed my Chihuahua and cat just the ordinary dog food, what is best type of food to feed my pets?
Not all commercial pet foods are healthy today and formulas have changed in the past 20 years, but not necessarily for the better. You may wish to go natural and feed your dog a raw diet, but essentially raw meaty bones are the healthiest. Over 100 years ago, there were no canned pet foods and our domestic animals just ate table scraps or ate food in the wild. Today's dog owners are making homemade meals which are healthier and will save your thousands of dollars in expensive vet bills.
3) I give my dog those smokey flavored bones, are these products safe?
Again commercialized dog treats are full of bacteria, and possibly salmonella poisoning because of how they are made in the factory. Even factory workers get sick handling them, so you can count on health problems with your dog if you continue to buy commercial treats and bones. The products include beef bones, rind or pig skin, and smoked pig ears, which are refuse from the meat packing houses and do not provide nutrition. Feed your dog only raw beef bones you get at a butcher and let them eat the bone marrow which is full of minerals and vitamins. Or you can make your own biscuits and cookies at home as there are many recipes on the internet.
4) My dog is getting fat and barely can walk very far am I overfeeding?
Yes. An overweight dog will most likely contract diabetes or worse have heart problems or get cancer. If you overfeed you are killing your dog with the kindness which is actually harming its health. Feed your dog in relation to its weight there are guidelines for feeding and using those amounts will ensure a balanced weight for your pet. Limit in between snacks of cookies or biscuits to only one and make sure it is a low-calorie biscuit that cleans teeth. You can increase your pet's exercise routine also, and get out for at least two walks during the day.
5) My dog has bad breath and it is stinky, what should I do?
Your dog most likely has a bad digestive system and there are gently herbal remedies for this to help clear the digestive tract also you can use digestive enzymes or probiotics. Just like people as we age we do not digest our food and need enzymes like papaya enzymes which you can sprinkle on to your dog's meal. It really is amazing at how it helps the digestion and elimination system of your dog. You may wish to gently brush your dog teeth with a dog toothpaste - beef flavored of course. If this is not possible get a rubber glove and use a paste of baking soda which is moistened with water. Your dog will get used to your fingers in it's mouth if you do this daily and you will enjoy a more pleasant nuzzle with your favorite pal.
6) My vet wants to give my dog vaccinations each year, is this really necessary?
No. Side effects from vaccinations are: cancer, epilepsy, thyroid problems, diabetes and more illnesses due to the content of the vaccines. Not all vaccines are required each year and the drug companies are putting more chemicals in vaccines with combo shots which can be harmful given in one shot. Once a pup has had a second round of booster shots they are usually good for life. Remember a dog usually lives on average 12 to 15 years compared to our human life span and they do not require shots every year. If you read the book "Shock to the System" by Catherine O'Driscoll you will learn more about pet vaccinations.
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