All articles in ‘Pet conditions’

Sore Joints – What to do, naturally

Posted by Beryl on Nov 10, 2009 • (2)

One of the most common problems in dogs and cats of all breeds is related to their joints. There are all sorts of reasons for this, which I don’t want to go into here. What I would like to discuss here, is a safe natural method of treating joint problems in dogs.
 Vets will often prescribe [...]

Can pets get depressed?

Posted by Beryl on Sep 30, 2009 • (4)

Can animals feel depressed? Of course they can – dogs and cats are just as vulnerable to feelings of fear, anxiety and depression as we are.
There can be all kinds of reasons for this – moving house, a divorce, fighting, boredom, crime – pets are just like us.
Watch your dog or cat carefully, and you [...]

Can herbs help dogs with allergies?

Posted by Beryl on Jul 20, 2009 • (2)

More than ever before, our dogs are suffering from allergies. Causes range from food allergies to allergic reactions to chemicals in the environment. Typical treatments are steroids (eg. Cortisone), antibiotics and antihistamines. Often, giving these drugs is an appropriate and necessary action.
But, in the words of Dr Robert Goldstein: “When the condition is treated with [...]

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