| There is a growing interest in taking a natural or | | | | balance to your pups' digestive system, the effects |
| holistic approach to healthcare, both for people and | | | | of things such as stress, pollution and toxins can be |
| animals. Many pet owners are now actively seeking | | | | reduced/eliminated. |
| out natural remedies and products for both | | | | Another common puppy problem, and one that |
| preventative care, and the treatment of certain | | | | seems to be increasing, is allergies. Many dogs suffer |
| conditions. | | | | from allergies of one sort or another, some are |
| Natural supplements and remedies are often a safe, | | | | sensitive or allergic to ingredients in their food, others |
| and affordable addition to your puppy care routine, | | | | to environmental or seasonal triggers or parasites |
| and don't have the potential side-effects of some | | | | such as fleas. Whether exposure to toxins in the |
| conventional medications. Obviously, there needs to | | | | environment, chemicals in food, or immune systems |
| be a balance between conventional veterinary care | | | | weakened by over-vaccination or medication, the |
| and the use of natural remedies, but when you are | | | | results are the same. |
| able to take the best of both worlds, and use them | | | | Medications such as anti-histamines can suppress |
| in a complementary way, you can be sure your | | | | allergy symptoms, but natural remedies actually |
| puppy is reaping the benefits. | | | | target the imbalances/weaknesses at the root of the |
| Using natural healthcare options can benefit your pup | | | | problem. Holistic blends of natural vitamins, herbs, and |
| in many ways, these include : | | | | other ingredients can help keep your pups' immune |
| Better Overall Health - many common dog ailments, | | | | system functioning at optimum level. Soothing herbal |
| such as digestive disorders and allergies, can be | | | | salves and ointments can help relieve constant |
| prevented or significantly reduced. | | | | scratching, and food supplements can help keep your |
| Longer Lifespan - due to better health and a stronger | | | | dogs' coat and skin healthy and supple. |
| immune system | | | | Anxiety, fear and general nervousness are also fairly |
| Improved Healing - your pup will heal faster after | | | | common puppy behavioral issues. From separation |
| sickness or injury due to a stronger, healthier body. | | | | anxiety, to submissive urination and situational |
| Better Quality of Life - a natural approach to pet | | | | stressors such as thunderstorms or car travel, at |
| health care includes treating all the factors | | | | some time or other your puppy may need something |
| (environmental, behavioral, nutritional etc) that lead to | | | | that will help reduce his anxiety levels. |
| ill health. By treating the causes and not just the | | | | Sedative medications have a place in the treatment |
| symptoms, your pup will be happier as well as | | | | of anxiety disorders, but many times a natural |
| healthier. | | | | remedy is both gentle and effective in reducing fear, |
| Natural Dog Food | | | | stress and anxiety - without the side effects of |
| Your new puppy is growing at a phenomenal rate, | | | | some medications. |
| and the nutrition he receives during this critical growth | | | | There's a whole range of products to choose from in |
| period has a huge impact on his future health and | | | | this category - Flower Remedy essences, |
| well-being. Good nutrition is the cornerstone of good | | | | pheremone-based sprays and diffusers, dietary |
| health. | | | | supplements and more. |
| Natural dog foods (including holistic/organic options) | | | | There's no reason for your little guy to be cowering |
| can provide optimum nutrition for your growing | | | | in the corner during thunderstorms, or shaking like a |
| puppy. The benefits include human-grade ingredients, | | | | leaf on your road trips, when gentle, calming relief is |
| and the absence of hormones, chemicals, additives | | | | so easy to find. |
| and other undesirables. | | | | All dog owners know that there are some pesky |
| Feeding a natural diet (and that could include a raw | | | | critters who can cause your pup to be miserable - |
| diet, or BARF), helps to strengthen your puppys' | | | | they're called fleas! Fleas aren't just annoying, they |
| immune system, reduce the incidence of allergies, and | | | | can cause disease, allergies and a whole lot of trouble. |
| research has shown that it can also help your pup live | | | | There are some very effective flea preventatives, |
| a longer life. | | | | but they do contain harsh chemicals, and often can't |
| Some of the most popular names in natural dog food | | | | be used on young puppies. Natural remedies provide |
| include Innova, Solid Gold and Canidae. Online stores | | | | a kinder alternative, and can be very effective when |
| often have a wide selection of natural and organic | | | | used correctly. There are products that you can dust |
| dog food that you can order from the comfort of | | | | spray on your pet, and others that can be ingested. |
| your own home. | | | | Intestinal parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms |
| Natural Remedies for Dogs | | | | etc. can be treated using homeopathic or herbal |
| Although professional veterinary care is absolutely | | | | products. |
| essential to the health of your new puppy, there are | | | | Both puppies and older dogs can experience muscle |
| often situations where a natural supplement or | | | | or joint problems, especially the large/giant breeds. A |
| remedy can be very effective. This is especially true | | | | natural diet, and the use of a natural supplement |
| in the area of natural preventative care. | | | | which promotes joint/muscle health can improve |
| Many puppies have digestive issues, and constipation, | | | | strength and flexibility and prevent a lot of problems. |
| flatulence and loose stools are common puppy | | | | All new owners want the very best for their puppies, |
| problems. Feeding a natural puppy food is an | | | | and prevention is definitely better than cure. By using |
| important part of preventing these sorts of issues, | | | | a combination of natural remedies and health care |
| and there's a good selection of food supplements | | | | options, in addition to the routine veterinary care that |
| you can use to prevent/treat specific problems. | | | | your puppy needs, you will be giving him the very |
| Natural laxatives, pro-biotics, digestive tonics and | | | | best chance of a long, happy and health life. Isn't that |
| other products can be very helpful for a puppy who | | | | good to know? |
| has tummy troubles. By helping to restore a healthy | | | | |