There are plenty of home natural dog treatment remedies that are excellent even the doctors approve of them. The natural remedies are considered as first aid kits in case of emergencies before visiting a Vet. Dog owners prefer natural remedies because they cause little to no harm to your dog.
Using Pumpkin For Stomach Upset
Pumpkin is used to treat stomach problems that occur occasionally, if your dog keeps getting diarrhea and constipation you should consider visiting a veterinarian. To calm your dog’s digestive system use plain canned pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin is rich in Vitamins A, C, and E, potassium, and iron. It also contains high fiber which is meant to add bulk to the dog’s stool by absorbing the water it contains.
Fiber encourages the growth of healthy and beneficial bacteria in the intestines while inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria. The recommended amount of pumpkin is at least one tablespoon to deal with diarrhea and about one to four tablespoons to treat constipation. The size of the dog also matters when it comes to consumption of the pumpkin, if you’re not sure consult your Vet.
Essential Oils For Skin Problems
Among all essential oils, lavender is commonly used almost in every part of the world due to its benefits. Lavender oil has powerful antimicrobial, pain-relieving, and healing properties for your dog. The oil is so gentle on the dog protecting its sensitive skin. It can be applied directly to the skin or even the sore part.
If your dog has a cut or major bruises, ensure that after applying you cover the area with a bandage to keep away infections caused by germs and bacteria. Lavender oil has an anti-itch agent that soothes itching and prevents irritation. You can mix lavender oil with other essential oils such as tea tree oil, coconut oil, chamomile, and peppermint. If you are worried about the quantity, apply when it’s diluted.
Apple Cider Vinegar For Ear Infection
You know that a dog has an ear infection when it scratches the ears, tilt the head vigorously, licking the paws, or has a musty odor. The most common type of ear infection is caused by yeast. Yeast infections can be very disturbing for a dog because of uncontrollable itching. Apple cider vinegar is known for treating various fungus infections.
It works by restoring the dog’s healthy PH levels and stops the growth of yeast. A way of administering apple cider vinegar is putting few drops directly in the ear followed by a gentle massage on the whole body. Yeast growth is influenced by the wet environment, therefore the best time to apply is after a swim or a bath. Apply at least twice a day using a syringe or dropper.
Citrus For Parasites
People use citrus as a flea treatment compared to chemical treatments which cause toxic reactions on the skin. Fleas are repelled by citrus either lemon or orange.
Exercise lemons or orange and squeeze the juice, use when fresh to apply on the dog’s skin. There is little harm if the dog licks the juice on its skin. To be safe, dilute the juice with water and do not apply in plenty.