Article 1 6 Options for Holistic Dog Care
Here are a few natural options, alternatives to conventional drugs and surgery, offered for your furry dogs or pet
Here are a few natural options, alternatives to conventional drugs and surgery, offered for your furry dogs or pet
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2) Herbal Medicine<br />
Chinese herbal medicine incorporates varying <strong>for</strong>mulations and combinations<br />
of herbal ingredients to treat different diseases. Those who have used Chinese<br />
herbal medicines attest to its efficacy in restoring organ functions and<br />
strengthening the immune system in dogs.<br />
Western herbalism offers many ways to also use herbs to support the pets<br />
system. A few of these are just good to have in the medicine chest <strong>for</strong> times<br />
when needed- <strong>for</strong> instance calendula oil or tincture <strong>for</strong> wounds or bites.<br />
Slippery elm powder <strong>for</strong> stomach upsets or diarrhea. Licorice root tincture as a<br />
natural anti-inflammatory are a few I recommend to have on hand.<br />
However, certain herbs can be potentially toxic to pets, So make sure you do<br />
your research or consult an herbalist be<strong>for</strong>e given herbs to dogs and cats.<br />
3) Massage<br />
Even a casual massage has a very soothing effect on a dog. A professional<br />
massage involves stimulating certain muscles and nerves <strong>for</strong> better blood flow<br />
which is helpful in stress-relief, muscle relaxation, and nerve stimulation.<br />
The major benefit of massage, when done on a regular basis, enhances<br />
bonding between the pet parent and the pet. Initially, it pays to have a<br />
professional massage and then mastering the technique yourself.<br />
4) Homeopathy<br />
Homeopathy is a wonderful alternative medicine <strong>for</strong> pets. Homeopathy works<br />
on the energetic level. Herbs and drugs can affect the molecular level at best,<br />
however Homeopathic medicine is said to go to the root of the health<br />
concern. Homeopathy is a a totally safe and natural medicine that takes<br />
substances from nature and succusses them into doses that are very dilute yet<br />
can stimulate the immune system, and allow <strong>for</strong> self healing. The real success<br />
when using homeopathy is matching the symptoms to that of the remedy.
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