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All Natural Pet Products: Five Remedies that Work
Pets, like humans, have varying needs and sensitivities. Some animals suffer from allergies, yet others have
sensitive skin that does not respond well to chemical applications. For this reason, many pet owners are turning to
all natural products to keep their pets happy and healthy. Some pets don’t have specific health issues, but some
pet owners simply prefer using all natural products with their pets for environmental reasons.
Allergies
Food allergies account for approximately five to ten percent of allergic reactions in dogs and cats. Dogs suffering
from allergic reactions can develop diarrhea and itching throughout the body. Diagnosing a food allergy can be
difficult and can require trying a variety of dietary changes in order to pinpoint the problem. Food additives can
sometimes be the cause of food allergies. Therefore, all natural food is the best choice for these pets.
Joint Problems
Like humans, many pets experience a breakdown of the cartilage in their joints. Pets with joint problems will
hesitate about going up stairs and will have difficulty rising from a laying position. They will also sometimes
have creaking joints and will be unable to run for a long distance. These problems have been commonly treated with
steroids, aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs. Unfortunately, these can cause side effects such as hypertension and
muscular weariness. For these reasons, many pet owners are looking toward all natural products.
Supplements that contain natural steroids can be used to help keep joints healthy and strong. Several other natural
ingredients are used to help with joint pain. These ingredients help build the cartilage back up and make it
strong, which helps relieve pain, as well.
Fleas and Ticks
There are also many natural tick and flea remedies available. Some of these products contain cedar oil and rosemary
to help kill ticks and fleas. These all natural sprays do not dry the animal’s skin and they also help sooth
irritation and itching caused by ticks and fleas. Natural tick and flea products are especially helpful for pets
with sensitive skin or with skin allergies as chemical products will irritate the skin. Natural tick and flea
killers are also beneficial for pregnant pets, or pregnant pet owners, as the chemicals in flea and tick killers
can be harmful to the unborn baby.
Common ingredients used in natural flea killers that are applied directly to the pet are eucalyptus and citronella.
A well known herb from India has also been used to kill flees for centuries and is a common additive. Pyrethrums,
which are derived from Chrysanthemum flowers, also help keep flees at bay. Pet owners can even make their own all
natural flea powder by mixing fennel, rosemary, wormwood, yellow dock and rue together and sprinkling it on the
pet.
Sodium borate can also be sprinkled on the carpet to help control ticks. Sodium borate will dry up both fleas and
their larvae and is effective for up to one year after being applied to a carpet.
Emotional Problems
Certain herbs are also helpful in relieving stress, tension, and anxiety in an animal. For example, chamomile and
St. John’s Wort are included in many natural stress relieving herbs. These herbs have long been well-known for
their soothing properties in animals and products for pets that contain these herbs can be just as beneficial to
the animals. These products also help pets cope with separation anxiety or feelings of anxiousness when around
strangers or when going to the vet or when you take the dog in to get grooming done.
Oral Care and Ear Care
Many all natural breath fresheners are available for pets. Some of these fresheners contain Mojave Yucca and mint
oils to freshen breath. The Yucca neutralizes the odors that cause bad breath, while the mint helps give it a fresh
smell. These products are used daily to maintain fresh breath and to help keep the teeth strong.
Natural ear care products are also available. These products help remove dirt, debris, and wax from the pet’s ears.
Unlike unnatural ear cleaning products, which contain ingredients such as alcohol, which can sting, these products
often contain Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera helps soothe the sensitive inside of the ear.
Natural remedies are an excellent choice for pet owners who want to have a healthy pet and who want to remain
environmentally conscious.
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