Herbal DogTips & Products for Your Herbal Dog

If your dog had a choice, she’d tell you to feed her all natural dog foods. Natural food for dogs can be cooked or prepared at home and there are also some great brands of dry food made from natural ingredients.

The best natural dog food is the one you prepare yourself from homemade foods. Using a holistic approach to your dog’s wellness can help reduce vet bills, keep your dog healthy and promote long life in your animal companion.

Author Patricia O’Grady, who is a dog trainer and self-made cook, has written a book, Woofing it Down: The quick & easy guide to making healthy dog food at home that you’re sure to enjoy. It includes information on natural ingredients for making all natural dog foods along with recipes. The recipe collection even includes desserts for dogs!

The recipes are nutritionally balanced and have been well researched for the health benefits they will bring to your beloved dog.

If you don’t have time to make your own natural dog food, the brand we recommend for dry and wet food is Wellness Super5Mix Complete Health Chicken Dog Food. It is made from organic, human grade ingredients and dogs love the natural flavors such as salmon and white fish. If your dog has allergies, try their sweet potato and white fish blend. Wellness foods do not contain unidentified “natural flavors” or sugars that can be harmful to your dog.

Enjoy your herbal dog and be adventurous! Bake some dog cookies and try some of the great recipes for dogs in Woofing it Down: The quick & easy guide to making healthy dog food at home.

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.

A new puppy! It tugs at your heart to think of a cuddly new puppy that you can play with, teach tricks and count on to be your companion for many years to come.

When you bring a new puppy home, it’s important to think about puppy health and the type of food you will feed your new friend. Commercial dogs foods will certainly support the health of your pup, but at Herbal Dog, we prefer puppy food made with natural, wholesome ingredients.

Our own dogs have enjoyed a healthy life with Wellness brand dog foods. Wellness makes a special formula for puppies that is provides the right mix of nutrient rich whole foods.
Wellness Super5Mix Puppy Health Large Breed Formula Dry Dog Food

Puppies need more than just good food of course. They also need plenty of naptime, playtime and exercise. If this is your first puppy, or even your first puppy in a long time, you will want to read about caring for and training  your puppy in this great book by Sarah Wilson, My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training (Book & 60min DVD), which is also available for download on Kindle.

Some things to remember in caring for your new puppy,

1. Provide natural, wholesome food made just for puppies, such as Wellness brand.
2. Have a soft bed where you puppy can sleep close to where you are.
3. Train your puppy using positive reinforcement, and soft tones.
4. Lots of fresh water always available.
5. Exercise your pup by taking him on walks, throwing a frisbee or ball, tug of war with dog toys.

Caring your puppy’s health will be rewarding and fun for the whole family and bring you years of joy with your new family member.

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.

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Is your dog overweight? Obesity in pets is one of the biggest problems with dog health today. Dogs will eat anything and a little piece of cheese or cracker that seems tiny to us, is like a whole plateful to your dog’s waistline. Some dog breeds are predisposed to obesity which can develop from a young age.

Dog health conditions and medical problems are greatly affected by their weight. Too many pounds on your dog can overtax their internal organs, place extra strain on their joints and bones, and keep them from enjoying a happy and healthy life.
Your dog is obese when:

1. You can’t feel his ribs
2. She looks like a foot stool (and you use her for one when she sits in front of you!)
3. They can’t go for long walks anymore because they tire easily.
4. You’re having a hard time picking them up.
5. People on the street say, “why is your dog so fat?!”
6. The vet reminds you at every visit, “well, she could stand to lose some weight . . .”

My dog used to beg at the table until she would fall asleep sitting up. She was pretty fat and it contributed to her health issues in her senior years. Try cutting back on the cheese and crackers for your dog and you’ll enjoy extra years with your animal companion at your side.

Take care of your herbal dog and thanks for stopping by today!