Tag archive for ‘cats’

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 [...]

Garlic – is it toxic?

Posted by Beryl on Jul 28, 2009 • (0)

Every so often I get a worried query from a pet owner concerned that the amount of garlic present in our products will harm their pet. My answer is always no.
Onions and garlic contain a chemical called thiosulphate. Thiosulphate can cause a condition known as Haemolytic Anaemia in dogs and cats. This is where the [...]

The world of dogs and cats

Posted by Beryl on Jul 20, 2009 • (0)

My assistant, Reabetswe, and I attended the World of Dogs and Cats exhibition, held at the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg recently. We had such an amazing show – meeting a lot of customers and selling ourselves out of product every single day.
We ran a competition where you could  win a year’s supply of product for your [...]

Herbs for companion animals

Posted by Beryl on Jul 20, 2009 • (0)

My dog, Hleka, loves to lie on my mint plant. I’ve got a huge plant growing just outside the kitchen door and I often look outside and find her lazing in the middle of it, occasionally even munching on a leaf or two. This used to puzzle (and irritate!) me, until I thought about it. [...]

Does my dog need a supplement?

Posted by Beryl on Jul 20, 2009 • (0)

A lot of people are hesitant about whether or not to give their dogs supplements – after all, we are told by the dog food manufacturers that their brand is completely balanced and absolutely no supplementation is necessary.
The truth is the only diet that is perfect for your dog is what he or she would [...]

Mad dogs – the Serotonin connection

Posted by Beryl on Jul 20, 2009 • (2)

When your brain wants to send a message from one neuron to the next, it uses chemical substances called neurotransmitters. One of the major neurotransmitters in the brain is called serotonin. Studies in animals and humans have revealed that serotonin is responsible for feelings of well being, calmness, relaxation, confidence and concentration.
So, what happens if [...]

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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