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Pets
There's no use detoxing your home with a chemically laden dog
or cat running about! Natural treatments need to be applied more
frequently than chemical products but they are at least non toxic
and will not affect the health of the animal or your family. Here
are some simple ideas to try:
- If your pet's coat is in poor condition, try blending 5 drops
each of carrot oil and evening primrose oil with 1 tablespoon
each of olive oil and wheat germ oil. Store in an amber-coloured
glass bottle, in a cool spot, for up to 2 months. Add 1/4 teaspoon
of the mixture to each meal
- Ear wax is, unfortunately, a common problem in dogs and can
become smelly and offensive. It needs to be removed and then the
ear should be deodorised and disinfected. Dilute 3 drops of lavender
oil in1 teaspoon of witch hazel solution and insert at least 4
drops in each ear. Gently massage the whole ear and repeat this
procedure daily to soften the wax. It can then be removed with
cottonwool.
- Foreign matter in ears can be removed by carefully adding 1
teaspoon of olive oil. Later, dry out with swabs and diluted witch
hazel
- Canker, which is common in long-eared dogs, can be treated by
cleansing the affected ear daily with 3 parts rosemary infusion
and 1 part witch hazel
- Prevent Mange and Eczema by providing good food rich in vitamins
A and B. Herbs such as garlic, parsley, watercress and fresh,
young dandelion leaves finely minced and combined with some grated
raw carrot. To this add wheat germ flakes, yeast, cod-liver oil
and kelp. Treat by clipping fur away from the affected area and
then bathing with warm soapy water to which has been added a few
drops of olive oil
- Tea tree oil can also be used to treat eczema and mange, and
flea and tick bites. Mix 5 to 10 drops of tea tree oil in with
the lather when you wash your pet and leave on for a few minutes
before rinsing
- For dogs who get sick in the car, valerian is one of the most
powerful herbal sedatives and tranquillisers. The chopped roots
can be given to pets in their normal food prior to a journey,
and will relax them without sedating them. Two tablespoons of
fresh root should be enough for a large dog
- Usually worms are the result of a bad diet; they love fats,
sugars, eggs and milk. A well balanced diet should prevent them
from becoming a problem. A natural preventive is to include 2
teaspoons of any of the following foods in your pet's diet each
day: grated raw carrot, ground raw pumpkin seeds, finely chopped
garlic, melon or grapes
- To prevent fleas, wash your pet regularly using a herbal shampoo
or neem soap. Feeding a small amount of garlic may help. Herbal
flea products and collars are available, look for those containing
pennyroyal, tea tree, pine, eucalyptus and lavender. Regularly
wash and vacuum your pets bedding as well as laying it in the
sun regularly to kill off eggs
Use the following links to help with your research:
Buying natural products on line
www.healthyhabitat.com.au
http://www.goodhealthdirect.com.au/index.php
It's so natural (check the archives)
http://www.itssonatural.com/home.htm
Healthy living tips & newsletter
http://www.care2.com/healthyliving/
Neem soap
http://www.neem.com.au/petsoap.html
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