Herbal DogTips & Products for Your Herbal Dog

To naturally enhance your dog’s life, have you thought about using herbs for dogs? Herbs have medicinal qualities and have been used for centuries for their healing properties.

When choosing herbs for your pets, its important to find organic herbs that have not been treated with pesticides. The use of pesticides kind of defeats the purpose and also affects the vibratory nature of the herbs themselves.

Herbs for Pets: The Natural Way to Enhance Your Pet’s Life, by Mary L. Wulff and Greg L. Tilford, is a comprehensive guide to caring for your pets using holistic methods and herbs. The authors are herbalists and bring their extensive knowledge of herbs and their properties to the reader.

Alternative Medicine for pets is becoming more popular and sought out every day. Many cities are privileged to now have homeopathic veterinarians and care for animal companions. Through the use of herbs, homeopathic remedies, Reiki, animal massage and other natural forms of healing, your pet will enjoy a gentler form of non-invasive treatment.

Martin J. Scott and Gael Mariani, co-authors of Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs, have created a useful and informative guide for dog owners. Bach Flower Remedies are made from flowers and are a natural alternative to conventional health treatments.

Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs compares the use of the remedies on humans versus dogs and gives a great explanation of the different remedies, their use and application.

There are currently 38 different Flower Remedies that, according to bachflower, have been used to relieve stress and emotional imbalance in human and animals for over 70 years.

Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs is a good book if you’re just getting started with the remedies, or if you’d like a great reference book on alternative care for your animal companions.

When your dog is sprayed by a skunk it’s important to act quickly. Having needed supplies on hand for this type of pet emergency is crucial to getting rid of the noxious skunk odor and getting your dog freshened up. Leaving your dog outside until it wears off is not an option! Your dog will need a bath with a shampoo or treatment that will get rid of the skunk smell.

While skunks can be a nuisance to your dog, they are a beneficial part of the environment. Skunks are gentle by nature and according to the City of Dublin, Ohio, 70 percent of a skunk’s diet includes insects considered harmful to humans. They are especially helpful at controlling grubs in lawns and eating black widow spiders.

Things to keep on hand for emergency skunk sprays include:

• Natural teardrop eyedrops (such as Allergan’s Refresh Tears drops – at your pharmacy)
• 1 quart hydrogen peroxide (3% strength – at your pharmacy)
• 1/4 cup baking soda (grocery department)
• 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap (Dawn or Joy work well)

Hydrogen Peroxide Mixture – Mix it when needed and do not store any leftovers. Mix the 1 quart of hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 baking soda and 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing soap in an open container. Rinse your dog with water down to the skin. Pour the mixture slowly on your dog and rub it through her fur letting it soak for about 5 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Towel dry gently.

If you’re looking for an effective solution that you don’t have to mix up yourself, Natures Miracle Skunk Remover 32oz works wonders to rid your dog of the oily, icky skunk smell.

If your dog is sprayed by a skunk, follow these steps:

1. Check your dog’s eyes to see if they appear reddened. Skunk spray can cause temporary blindness (15-20 minutes). If your dog appears to have been sprayed in the eyes, use a natural teardrop eyedrops such as Allergan’s Refresh to help wash them out. Don’t use anything with chemicals such as Visine in your dog’s eyes.

2. Wrap your dog in a blanket or towel to transport to the bathtub. Don’t let them roll in the carpet or on furniture! Be prepared to toss the blanket or towel that you used afterwards.

3. Wearing rubber gloves, give your dog a bath using one of the recommended formulas. Take care not to get any shampoo, oils or mixture in your dog’s eyes or mouth.

4. Dry off your dog and provide a warm place to rest after the ordeal of being skunked and having to take a bath!

If you aren’t sure what to do or there are extenuating circumstances, contact your local poison control or your emergency veterinarian to ask questions.  Good luck! Hopefully your dog will learn its lesson quick and you won’t have to do this more than once!

Rescue Remedy is one of the amazing products made by Bach Flower Remedies. Rescue Remedy for dogs is actually a natural stress relief remedy for pets that can be used safely for dogs, cats and other types of animals.

The Bach Flower Remedies are 100% safe for animals* and using Rescue Remedy for dogs can help ease behaviors and symptoms such as:

• Jealousy
• Depression
• Fear
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Nervousness

*Rescue Pastilles should not be used on dogs due to the sweetener Xylitol.

The most effective way to administer Rescue Remedy for dogs is to give it to them by mouth. Just a small amount is needed, 4-8 drops, and your dog does not have to swallow it. You can rub it with your finger on your dog’s gums, lips or tongue. You can also add a few drops to your dog’s water bowl (unless they catch at it!)

Another easy way to apply the remedy is to put a few drops in a little water in a spray bottle. You can then spray the Rescue Remedy for dogs in the room or in your car. Because it’s all natural, it will not harm plants.

The Remedy can also be patted on your dog’s head by putting a few drops on your hand and then patting it around the ears. Be careful not to get any of the remedy in your dog’s eyes though. Just as with humans, your dog’s head is very sensitive to different energies and this makes it a good place to administer the Rescue Remedy.

If you’d like to learn more about Rescue Remedy for dogs as well as other Bach Flower Remedies for dogs, take a look at the book by Martin J. Scott, Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs.  Shop at Amazon.com!

If you  have any questions about using the Bach Flower Remedies, please feel free to contact me or leave a comment with your question.

Thanks for stopping by today.