Natural Remedies for MeA Natural Remedies Q&A Site

JL’s Mom asked:


Both of my dogs have skin allergies and I’m apprehensive to put chemicals on them because my vet said it would probally aggrivate their skin. Do any of you have suggestions for natural flea killer?? I’ve heard of putting AC vinegar in their water cause it makes their skin taste bad, but that doesn’t sound like it would taste very good, plus the fleas have to actually bite them which I’m trying to aviod. Any other ideas??
They are a Jack Russell Terrier and a St. Bernard/Black Lab mix.

Southern Sweetheart asked:


I was looking on the ASPCA website, and they claim that this is the list of ‘no no’s’ for cooking for your dog.

Chocolate
Bones
Milk
Avocado
Coffee
Raisins and grapes
Moldy or spoiled food
Salt
Garlic
Onions, onion powder

I agree with the majority of the list, however, when I found the recipes for cooking meals for your dog, one claimed it’s alright to add a little garlic into the recipe because it’s a natural flea repellent.

Any thoughts/knowledge on this?

Natural Flea Repellent Shampoo

Michelle S asked:


Our dog was just diagnosed with kidney failure a couple of weeks ago. We’ve changed to a prescription diet with phosphorus binder added to it. He seemed to be doing well with the change (after a 3 night stay on iv fluids in the vet hospital) but when he was in for a re-check, his Creat and BUN levels have increased again. Any suggestions for a natural or holistic remedy that can help heal his kidneys?

Natural Support for Healthy Kidney Function in Pets

Daniela asked:


My dog has really bad anxiety when i take him out to walk. He just barks at everything and also shakes like he is scared. Same thing when i take him in the car. He shakes, whines, and bark at passing bikes, motorcycles, or people walking.
Does anyone know of a good dog anxiety remedy i can use for him to calm him down.

Natural Help with Pet Anxiety

memeLS asked:


I have a small inside dog and my yard is surrounded by big outside dogs. She usually doesnt go out to play but of course goes out for potty a few times a day. She is bathed weekly with flea shampoo but this doesnt seem to help her from getting the fleas. So is not infested but they seem to love her and NEEDS to have the bath every week. I have tried some of the products made for the lawn and nothing seems to work. I need help!! She bites and digs herself raw.

Natural Flea Shampoo

ekbensah asked:


His running stomach was brought about by possible inhalation of paint. What natural remedies exist? He has not been eating for some two weeks now. When he does, it is mostly stock. He now dislikes his regular dry food. Please help!

Natural Remedy for Loose Stool and Upset Stomach in Pets

LOUISE asked:


my dog has been suffering with it for 2 years now, the treatment the vet has given is 5mg pred tablets. my dog has 1 tablet usually once every week or so but he does cough everday does anyone know of any herbal remedies i have asked the vet but he is next to useless when it comes to natural remedies any insight and advice on this matter would be much appreciated Thanks..

Natural Remedies for Cough in Pets

constance c asked:


This puppy belongs to a friend of mine and lives way out in the country and has a diffuicult time to get in the city. He has no flea shampoo or advantge.. etc…

Natural Flea Repellent Shampoo

Misty asked:


I would love some ideas if anyone knows of anything that will help me… here’s my situation. I have 6 chihuahuas, and I have been battling fleas for about 6 months and going crazy trying to get rid of them. So far I have tried:

Spraying yard with flea killer that attaches to hose
Flea powder/vacuum carpets
Insect killer sprayed around base of walls of house and outside house
Spray dog beds with flea spray, wash/throw away bedding and keep buying new ones
Biospot and Advantage topical spot-on
Knockout topical flea spray
Hartz and other cheap brand topical flea spray
Pyrethrin flea dip
2 cheap brand flea shampoos
Natural organic anti-flea shampoo (natural plant oils)

I am going insane and running out of ideas. Nothing seems to work. Sometimes the fleas will all be gone after a treatment only to be back after a few days.

Any ideas? =(

Natural Flea Shampoo

Melissa H asked:


I have a dog that gets chronic ear infections. Would like to know if anyone has a home remedy to either prevent them or cure them.

Natural Products to Support Pet Ear Health