A Healthy Skin and Coat For Your Dog
Does your dog always having a lush, soft coat? Does your dog’s skin remain rash and itch free? If you said yes to either or both of the above questions, yours is a very fortunate dog. More likely, like me, you said “No”, or, perhaps “Sometimes”. Most of our dogs suffer from a dull coat and/or a skin irritation of some type from time to time. Some poor dogs seem to be plagued by skin problems, which often causes them to molt, or even to pull their own fur out in an attempt to relieve the itchiness. This can be caused by a number of things, including a vitamin deficiency. Even if you think you’re feeding your dog an ideal diet, it may not be so. For years my vet complimented me on the great health of my dogs due to the largely raw diet I fed them, but little did I realise that down the track they would begin to develop degenerative conditions which I can now only attribute to a failure to supplement with vitamins and/or balanced holistic food. Yes, diet can impact on your dog’s skin condition and the look and feel of your dog’s coat in a big way. And fleas also, of course, can cause major skin irritation for your dog. But for now, back to the external, and non-parasitic, causes of an irritated, dry or itchy skin. Kara, my Rottweiler, has pretty sensitive skin – she gets a rash from coming into contact with the pollen from certain plants. My Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Jet, is more hardy in the coat and skin department. Jet’s pretty lucky. She doesn’t get incessant itches very often at all, although she has been known to molt once or twice in her 9 years. To keep your dog’s skin and coat in tip top condition and health, a good dog shampoo is really important. When my dogs were younger I sometimes used cheap shampoos from discount stores. I came to the conclusion that this was really false economy. They cleaned the coat reasonably well, but weren’t particularly beneficial to the skin. Now I use an all-natural, enriched shampoo which helps relieve itching and dry, flaky skin. And the coat comes out really silky and it really seems to have a lovely shine. And it has a tearless formula, so it’s kind to your dog’s eyes! If you’d like to check it out, you’ll find the details by clicking here: http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com/SkinAndCoat If your dog is anything like my Rottweiler, Kara, your dog’s fur is often dusty and not so great to stroke. Kara loves rolling in the dirt outside. When the dirt in the backyard is dry, I can brush out the dust and dirt without too much trouble. But when it’s damp Kara needs to be washed to really get her coat clean again. And when it’s been pouring rain for a day or two, I actually try to keep her inside the house as much as possible. Because, yes, she rolls in the wet, sticky mud, when she gets a chance. You should see the mess she gets in. She can be covered in mud from head to toe. And she’s most put out when I won’t let her in the house in that state! That’s when the shampoo really comes in handy! That link again is:…
read morePet Remedies – Monthly Specials
Pet Remedies – Specials Bookmark this page and check back regularly for Healthy Happy Dogs’ reader specials. This month’s specials are: GlucoEnsure Grief and Pining Formula i-Clenz LiverAid Controls symptoms of feline and canine diabetes. Improves your pet’s sense of well being and security. Natural cleansing remedy for tear stains in dogs and cats. Promotes your pet’s Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Health. Was:$34.95 Price:$26.95 Was:$34.95 Price:$26.95 Was:$34.95 Price:$26.95 Was:$29.95…
read moreAutomatic Feeder – Food for Pet with Portion Control
Automatic pet food feeders include programmable pet feeders and portion control feeders. You can leave your dog alone for the day, or even overnight, and know he will be fed the right amount of food, on time. The Le Bistro Automatic Pet Feeder is a best rated automatic pet feeder – one of the best pet feeders on the market,…
read moreKennel Cough Symptoms
Kennel Cough symptoms that you should look for are as follows: * A dry, constant hacking cough, which sounds a bit like something is caught in your dog’s throat * Gagging or vomiting after any excitement or even after light physical activities * Gagging or vomiting after any small amount of pressure to the windpipe * You may also see sneezing and snorting * Fever may be present – although not in every case What symptoms are not indicative of Kennel Cough? In most cases, there won’t be a runny discharge from either the nose or the eyes. These are common symptoms of Canine Flu. It is possible your dog could be suffering from both Kennel Cough and Canine Flu, so be alert to this possibility as well. How will your dog feel is he has Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough is an upper respiratory problem that can make your dog feel quite unwell for several days, and it can last for up to six weeks. This illness, which can be quite distressing for your dog, is caused by a virus. Generally speaking when dogs come into contact with other dogs and one dog has Kennel Cough, then many of the others will come down with Kennel Cough symptoms as well, because Kennel Cough is highly contagious. Your dog is most likely to contract Kennel Cough in public places such as the doggie day care, dog parks, grooming salon, and boarding facilities.This is precisely the reason why most dog boarding facilities insist in all dogs being certified as having had the Kennel Cough vaccine within the past twelve months of being boarded. But what can you do to alleviate the situation if your dog has already contracted thsi disease? – A Kennel Cough Home Remedy That Works! Fortunately, although kennel cough symptoms may sound bad, kennel cough is normally NOT a life-threatening condition. Kennel Cough Treatment Options There are various kennel cough treatments available, but many are chemical-based drugs, and if that is the case, then you can expect side-effects (as these drugs are likely to have both long-term and short-term side effects). The good news is that you will be able to get your dogs and/or cats healthy again by using a simple Kennel Cough home remedy. Does this mean you can make it up yourself at home? Well, no … by home remedy, we really mean something that is natural rather than made in a science lab from a concoction of chemicals, as conventional medications are. So what is this remedy? It’s a safe organic Kennel Cough remedy that will have your dog back to full health again after a few treatments of easy drops that you put in some liquids or foods that your dog enjoys. Just twice a day for a week and there’ll be no more hacking coughs – in fact, a couple of doses is often all you need to see some relief. Learn more about this organic Kennel Cough treatment and get your dog or cat some greatly-needed relief right away. Kennel Cough Remedy – Click…
read moreKennel Cough Treatment
– A Kennel Cough Treatment That Works Kennel Cough is an upper respiratory problem that will have your pet under the weather for several days at a time, but the duration can be as long as six weeks. This illness, which can be quite distressing for your dog, is caused by a virus. Generally speaking when animals are in close quarters and one has it, then many of the others will come down with the symptoms as well, because this is so easily communicable. Animals can contract Kennel Cough in public places such as the doggie day care, dog parks, puppy mills, grooming salon, boarding facilities, and catteries etc. Problem is, as with most viruses, there will probably be no clue that anything is amiss until your pet becomes sick since you can’t see the virus with the naked eye; and with the incubation period being anywhere from two days up two weeks, it may be very hard re-tracing your foot steps to work out just where your cat or dog may have got the virus. The Kennel Cough symptoms that you should look for are as follows: * A dry, constant hacking cough, which sounds a bit like something is caught in your dog’s throat * Gagging or vomiting after any excitement or even after light physical activities * Gagging or vomiting after any small amount of pressure to the windpipe * You may also see sneezing and snorting * Fever may be present – although not in every case What won’t there be? In most cases, there won’t be a runny discharge from the nose or eyes unless your dog also has Canine Flu or something similar. The good news is that you will be able to get your dogs and/or cats healthy again by using a simple Kennel Cough home remedy. Although kennel cough symptoms may sound bad, kennel cough is normally NOT a life-threatening condition. There are various kennel cough treatments available, but many are chemical-based drugs, and if that is the case, then you can expect side-effects (as these drugs are likely to have both long-term and short-term side effects. There is, however, a safe organic Kennel Cough remedy that will have your pets back on their feet at full health again after a few treatments of easy drops that you put in some liquids or foods they enjoy. Just twice a day for a week and there’ll be no more hacking coughs – in fact, a couple of doses is often all you need to see some relief. Learn more about this organic Kennel Cough treatmentand get your dog or cat some greatly-needed relief today. Kennel Cough Herbal Extract – Click…
read moreNatural Treatments for Parvo Symptoms – Parvo in Dogs
Click Here for the Natural Parvo Treatment! Dogs dying in 6 hours? Why? What are the signs to look for? Find out why most vaccines can’t stop Parvo! What Parvo treatment options are available? What should you do in an emergency situation if your dog has Parvo? What you can do at home – home remedy for puppy Parvo, and more! Find out about safe chemical free solutions with no side effects! Increase your dog’s survival chances significantly! Find out more – click here for more information on treating dog Parvo symptoms fast – and naturally! Or for your free ebook on how to protect your dog from Parvo virus, click…
read more