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Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comBlogger255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-3431519454841655482024-02-12T15:13:00.009-05:002024-02-12T23:10:06.606-05:00Bone Broth Green Smoothie Recipe for Dogs, refreshing and hydrating vitamin, mineral, antioxidant rich support for overall health<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcyHMMRyGgQsBWwEmEBaM86UZQcMsKt25dyDuNfZti71Flk-CRTPH68ZRRBAzQDPUXkg1LhplfCG5jrsHu3M73dlUz8OD4bS16K_0NAnpV0yOgQUN-8mfxe1mAVshyphenhyphenEW_Mhu6rjhnEr8oJlr7UkD6QPzKHIS1imkcJNpfGW8kj5Ud2pL_i5JSQsknTTg9/s1174/bone-broth-green-smoothie-recipe-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bone broth green smoothie recipe for dogs" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1174" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcyHMMRyGgQsBWwEmEBaM86UZQcMsKt25dyDuNfZti71Flk-CRTPH68ZRRBAzQDPUXkg1LhplfCG5jrsHu3M73dlUz8OD4bS16K_0NAnpV0yOgQUN-8mfxe1mAVshyphenhyphenEW_Mhu6rjhnEr8oJlr7UkD6QPzKHIS1imkcJNpfGW8kj5Ud2pL_i5JSQsknTTg9/w400-h393/bone-broth-green-smoothie-recipe-for-dogs.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><i>Bone broth green smoothie recipe for dogs. Refreshing, nourishing and hydrating.</i></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: medium;"><i>Made with simple, fresh whole food ingredients, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for overall health and well-bei</i></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: medium;"><i>ng.</i></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: medium;"><i> Serve on its own or with meals. </i></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><i>Perfect for use with licky mats and freezing in silicon molds.</i></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">★ 3 min read</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> In this article:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;">1.0 Bone Broth Green Smoothie Recipe for Dogs </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><span> </span></i><i><span> </span></i></span><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Short-Cooked Broth Green Smoothie Recipe</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span>Mushroom Broth Green Smoothie Recipe</span></i></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><ol><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients</span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Optional Ingredients</span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Preparation Instructions</span></li></ol></ol><span style="font-size: medium;">2.0 Serving Recommendations</span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3.0 Serving Size</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1.0 Bone Broth Green Smoothie Recipe for Dogs</b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.1 Ingredients</b></span></h2>
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b>1 cup - broth.</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i>select one of the three species appropriate broth options provided below: bone broth, short-cooked broth or mushroom broth...</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2r2uS0wFuUjTm8d-n3cOdCZlk1-ov9HIr998JB7ll11BStatJLHLVyC71Jp1iE4-X_0_-Or8ZsACQ0M4SQ7UIAnY1-VGKrCuIpvSSreppz4fRVhZcuHcc08D14MdNhBkoublJr6t31gd8vzqE778X0STclzrFplBIdQFxkoJpNjeKcdUNOLC3esx5Ks6A/s1168/bone-broth-smoothie-recipe-ingredients.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bone broth smoothie ingredients" border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="1168" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2r2uS0wFuUjTm8d-n3cOdCZlk1-ov9HIr998JB7ll11BStatJLHLVyC71Jp1iE4-X_0_-Or8ZsACQ0M4SQ7UIAnY1-VGKrCuIpvSSreppz4fRVhZcuHcc08D14MdNhBkoublJr6t31gd8vzqE778X0STclzrFplBIdQFxkoJpNjeKcdUNOLC3esx5Ks6A/w320-h316/bone-broth-smoothie-recipe-ingredients.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-chicken-or-meat-stock-recipe_20.html" target="_blank">Bone broth</a>.</span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">For the bone broth recipe </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-chicken-or-meat-stock-recipe_20.html" target="_blank">go here</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i>If you don't have time to make bone broth or your dog has health issues that contradict use of bone broth, replace the bone broth with: </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/06/homemade-short-cooked-broth-recipe-for.html" target="_blank">Short-cooked broth</a> (instead of bone broth).</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">For the short-cooked broth recipe, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/06/homemade-short-cooked-broth-recipe-for.html" target="_blank">go here</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Mushroom broth made with medicinal mushrooms (e.g. chaga, reishi, turkey tail, etc.) can be substituted in full or part for bone broth or short cooked broth:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2018/02/mushroom-broth-recipe-for-dogs-cats.html" target="_blank">Mushroom broth</a> (instead of bone broth or short cooked broth).</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Or 1/2 cup of <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2018/02/mushroom-broth-recipe-for-dogs-cats.html" target="_blank">mushroom broth</a> with 1/2 cup of bone broth or short cooked broth.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">For a:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">List of appropriate medicinal mushrooms.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">The mushroom broth recipe. <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2018/02/mushroom-broth-recipe-for-dogs-cats.html" target="_blank">Go here</a>.</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></div><div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2 cups - dark leafy greens, herbs, vegetables.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Select from the list of species appropriate greens, herbs and vegetables below.</i></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr34XI3B69uZz8uxMUt7c5irbH7iQntH83a5n-ZWijnOW-bwgVDzEpe1q3ub8iBIY0oCdIWL4ihIaksPRveOKOZNblg9njSHGteuz2au8eIccSMH7WAARUgQw1eH_2-5vSJM3u25ZmUDp6lhDyCVQPBGm3MTzgdwVFXLynWZ4uduPaFbl9fQfDAc4rsuys/s894/bone-broth-smoothie-greens-vegetables.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dark leafy greens and vegetables for bone broth smoothie" border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="894" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr34XI3B69uZz8uxMUt7c5irbH7iQntH83a5n-ZWijnOW-bwgVDzEpe1q3ub8iBIY0oCdIWL4ihIaksPRveOKOZNblg9njSHGteuz2au8eIccSMH7WAARUgQw1eH_2-5vSJM3u25ZmUDp6lhDyCVQPBGm3MTzgdwVFXLynWZ4uduPaFbl9fQfDAc4rsuys/w400-h301/bone-broth-smoothie-greens-vegetables.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">Vegetables</a>, steam for 2 to 4 minutes prior to use:</span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Asparagus</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Broccoli</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Broccolini</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Brussels Sprouts</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bok Choy <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Napa Cabbage</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">Dark leafy greens</a>, herbs and vegetables, <u>fresh</u> (<u>not</u> steamed): </span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Arugula</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Beet greens</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Broccoli Sprouts</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Carrot tops (leafy green top)</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Celery stalks and leaves <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cilantro (coriander)</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicory</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cucumber <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dandelion leaves and flowers</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dill</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Endive</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Green or red leaf lettuce</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fennel bulb and tops</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Frizzy lettuce</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Kale <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/marjoram-herb-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">Marjoram</a></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mint <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mustard greens</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Parsley </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Parsnip tops (leafy green top)</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Radicchio</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Radish tops (leafy green top) <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Red clover sprouts</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Romaine</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Spinach </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sunflower seed sprouts</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sweet basil </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Watercress</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.2 Optional Ingredients</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <br /></b></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b>. 1 Ceylon Cinnamon </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJGrTGS6Zw2zndV1xhz3ltwsSrNcrNZTAHVWYGMl0-wPwfo96qX5fsZtgNn2qX8aqMv9fJqoMAl2arl9siv592ETNIVbM4QNt2UV1byFrlwvr7uPNhRmbGhahj7PYGn_L-YyJlNyX5w0AWLBIiZ7ve6NHxAfsNji753Dd7Su70-rZ5cgC_Cjqw4eDpNSu/s570/bone-broth-smoothie-ceylon-cinnamon.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="482" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJGrTGS6Zw2zndV1xhz3ltwsSrNcrNZTAHVWYGMl0-wPwfo96qX5fsZtgNn2qX8aqMv9fJqoMAl2arl9siv592ETNIVbM4QNt2UV1byFrlwvr7uPNhRmbGhahj7PYGn_L-YyJlNyX5w0AWLBIiZ7ve6NHxAfsNji753Dd7Su70-rZ5cgC_Cjqw4eDpNSu/s320/bone-broth-smoothie-ceylon-cinnamon.png" width="271" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>1
tsp - organic <a href="http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dental-care-for-dogs-natural-herbal.html" target="_blank">Ceylon cinnamon</a> powder.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Do <u>not</u> use cassia cinnamon.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Learn more about Ceylon cinnamon:</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Health benefits.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cautions, etc. <br /></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dental-care-for-dogs-natural-herbal.html" target="_blank">Go here</a>. </span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #7f6000;"><b> </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #783f04;"><b>.2 Ginger Root</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #783f04;"><b> </b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #783f04;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwyLB0Dgp5jb9n7ww40Ckawp-O3qbO_4ZuR1xjZQglydR1ejpXKIkjC2MC_S8XkLJUkJ7XSX0OxWE4iy5iWNMhcTtitnqXNIy6NIjilnA2YUTfxBex5t9pPOAyhgcyQAPrIbxLyuPsfOg2QP55zCD8QVvpAGMG-oXBr85elPDOH9F1UKsds-hyMRQ7Wra/s410/bone-broth-smoothie-ginger-root.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="410" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwyLB0Dgp5jb9n7ww40Ckawp-O3qbO_4ZuR1xjZQglydR1ejpXKIkjC2MC_S8XkLJUkJ7XSX0OxWE4iy5iWNMhcTtitnqXNIy6NIjilnA2YUTfxBex5t9pPOAyhgcyQAPrIbxLyuPsfOg2QP55zCD8QVvpAGMG-oXBr85elPDOH9F1UKsds-hyMRQ7Wra/s320/bone-broth-smoothie-ginger-root.png" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>1/2 tsp - organic <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/ginger-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">ginger</a></b> <b>powder or 1/2 inch fresh minced ginger root. </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Learn more about ginger:</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Health benefits.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cautions, etc</span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/ginger-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">Go here</a>. <br /></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #783f04;"><b>.3 Chlorella, Spirulina, Kelp, Wheatgrass or Barley Grass</b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #783f04;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWOjqOn0u0zK1FS4PY1j9Q1R4ANgmmRY3UNk26nvd_0BNlOOmBg6TyzEBqUwv6FuZYtGPak_5FGFF-szIkFKDCVblEdgsUzofuYjKFAChUyQ5peNrJeojamMcprqcVh6X0DXk-CI_jxkrP3VEw5mJeUsnDt707qMCHDcd3S704ylRe0hv9Ry7938CEzja/s882/bone-broth-smoothie-kelp-spirulina.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bone broth smoothie with chlorella, spirulina, kelp and wheatgrass" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="882" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWOjqOn0u0zK1FS4PY1j9Q1R4ANgmmRY3UNk26nvd_0BNlOOmBg6TyzEBqUwv6FuZYtGPak_5FGFF-szIkFKDCVblEdgsUzofuYjKFAChUyQ5peNrJeojamMcprqcVh6X0DXk-CI_jxkrP3VEw5mJeUsnDt707qMCHDcd3S704ylRe0hv9Ry7938CEzja/w400-h286/bone-broth-smoothie-kelp-spirulina.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>1 tsp - brown or green algae</b> <b>powder.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Select from: <br /></i></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Chlorella</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Kelp</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Spirulina </span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">1 tsp grass sprout juice powder, or; </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">2 tsp grass sprout juice.<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Select from:<br /></i></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Barley grass <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Wheatgrass</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>1.3 Preparation Instructions</b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b> </b></span></span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGjo8ewojIsGeM5wq0xNT434EZx_6ysX1kkAviCXk9WDYivl1qsi0zISXfggMVlFJAn135Bsl4agy17Q_UiDVGXTIhdu6EttCSStWT5WhWX5oo_AZqqURkmyTPHpv0Tu-ef9lFqPl_dBq-WS2_YA12cnXdROrDU4U7UkM9Xn5hxKHSQNF8cWWZb5eQu98g/s424/bone-broth-green-smoothie.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bone broth green smoothie for dogs" border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGjo8ewojIsGeM5wq0xNT434EZx_6ysX1kkAviCXk9WDYivl1qsi0zISXfggMVlFJAn135Bsl4agy17Q_UiDVGXTIhdu6EttCSStWT5WhWX5oo_AZqqURkmyTPHpv0Tu-ef9lFqPl_dBq-WS2_YA12cnXdROrDU4U7UkM9Xn5hxKHSQNF8cWWZb5eQu98g/w251-h320/bone-broth-green-smoothie.png" width="251" /></a></div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Pour
the bone broth (or short cooked broth) into a blender or food processor.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Add
the steamed cooled vegetables, fresh dark leafy greens and herbs.</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Add the optional ingredients your dog has <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-selected</a>.<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Blend
all ingredients together.</span><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The bone broth smoothie is now ready to serve, see serving recommendations below.<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If storing in the refrigerator, use within 48 hours.<br /></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>2.0 Serving Recommendations </b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The bone broth green smoothie can be served:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">In-between meals as a refreshing snack, or;</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">With meals. <br /></span></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Serving methods:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Pour on top of your dog's food, or into a seperate bowl placed beside the food bowl.<br /></span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Spoon onto a licky mat.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Freeze into silicon molds or ice cube trays. </span></span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Take out as needed.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Allow to thaw in bowl, and serve.<br /></span></span></li></ol></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i> </i></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>3.0 Serving Size</b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Daily Serving, 1x to 2x per day:</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>X-Small Dogs</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>1 tsp to 1 tbs</span></span></span><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>Small Dogs</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>1/8
to 1/4 cup</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>Medium Size Dogs</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>1/4 to 1/2 cup</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span 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Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-14145288482200985662023-12-10T00:19:00.008-05:002024-01-29T17:58:27.030-05:00Doggie Eggnog Recipes for Puppies and Dogs, Enjoy Making This Simple, Nourishing Festive Treat for Your Pup<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC13MNHcx9I43F6N4x4aYescTlxsxNL4fnwXbrOOhgWdhnGR3VoG0lJpqTSHv69nSFeCieX0fy1J6vhwqRrByMhYcvyyKra7J2OpEWKz1TvFluZFSrP-zPiG7VZoClaSWCfM2pCPI3m6Oc_GJZ1O_p1ROKs3f7CznQK3cZAPIEK5HqOmHVytEcZF71OnQf/s996/doggie-egg-nog-recipes-for-dogs-puppies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="doggie eggnog recipes for puppies and dogs, enjoy making this simple, nourishing festive treat for your pup" border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="996" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC13MNHcx9I43F6N4x4aYescTlxsxNL4fnwXbrOOhgWdhnGR3VoG0lJpqTSHv69nSFeCieX0fy1J6vhwqRrByMhYcvyyKra7J2OpEWKz1TvFluZFSrP-zPiG7VZoClaSWCfM2pCPI3m6Oc_GJZ1O_p1ROKs3f7CznQK3cZAPIEK5HqOmHVytEcZF71OnQf/w400-h399/doggie-egg-nog-recipes-for-dogs-puppies.png" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: medium;">The doggie eggnog recipes in this article are simple to make, packed with antioxidants, bioavailable vitamins and minerals. Serve as a festive treat or a daily supplemental food throughout the year. Great for licky mats and silicone molds</span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: medium;">.</span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">★ 6 min read</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>In this article:</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Basic Eggnog </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Carob Eggnog <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cinnamon Honey Eggnog <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Festive Warm Spice Eggnog <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Peppermint Eggnog <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pumpkin Spice Eggnog </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serving Size Recommendations<br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1.0 Basic Doggie Eggnog Recipe </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>for puppies and dogs</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqt9smQbEKouB2h482uYEAqfhLNC89eclIIr6d1Bl2-i3I9mmLHRZbfBZt-iEbTekxI6AfRM7VabyvgWOGKfVWJJy-g3tcKjVtjgkKlhWfulYpuCMWVt_VOhRpMAFf_bRtUu8h0bPXIXqRwUP4xsOZPIDvp_Wrpy8mCfacWlY5QQU4F9ueW12imvpr5Cw/s1178/basic-doggie-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="basic eggnog recipe for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="1162" data-original-width="1178" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqt9smQbEKouB2h482uYEAqfhLNC89eclIIr6d1Bl2-i3I9mmLHRZbfBZt-iEbTekxI6AfRM7VabyvgWOGKfVWJJy-g3tcKjVtjgkKlhWfulYpuCMWVt_VOhRpMAFf_bRtUu8h0bPXIXqRwUP4xsOZPIDvp_Wrpy8mCfacWlY5QQU4F9ueW12imvpr5Cw/w400-h395/basic-doggie-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">goat milk</a>, raw, unpasteurized.<br /></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or choose another raw, unpasteurized milk such as buffalo, camel, sheep, or yak milk.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can also substitute the milk for plain, full fat goat </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">kefir</a> or <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">yogurt</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 egg</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Choose: 1 large chicken egg, or 1 duck egg, or 4 quail eggs. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More egg options <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Optional Ingredients <br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Almond or Hazelnut</i></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp finely ground (or finely chopped) raw almonds or hazelnuts.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>or</u></i> <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp almond butter or hazelnut butter (pure, unsweetened).<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Do <u>not</u> use peanuts or peanut butter, learn why in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/peanut-butter-is-bad-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</i></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Coconut <br /></i></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp shredded coconut (dehydrated, pure, unsweetened).</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><i>or</i></u> <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 tbsp large coconut flakes </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(dehydrated, pure, unsweetened).</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation Instructions<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place all ingredients in a bowl, blender or food processor.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Blend for 30 seconds or whisk in a bowl.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The doggie eggnog is ready to serve.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve immediately, refrigerate or freeze.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Storage Instructions<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Refrigerate<br /></u></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Doggie eggnog can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Freeze</u></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Doggie eggnog can be poured into silicon molds and frozen.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When you want to serve the eggnog, pop the desired quantity of eggnog cubes out of the mold, allow the cubes to thaw in your dog's food bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the cubes have thawed, serve within 24 hours. </span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2.0 Carob Doggie Eggnog Recipe</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> for puppies and dogs</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq6QmYfzhUMYnV6rV_eyk0FOCPsqrD9gDJTsByC8qye75Tr0rgIO3X2nG0MCZClpBVW1w3GvAm5uCWBEcsIfaG1OfOYNgT8nj1-RaE9GWgAJH5-8qL7YMyNC4lwQ0qUU93II4BCvxEwDR2adWgV-a3SU5lE56JtNZogLXKE2YzDkhOaZ1q-6PD7aVWl9a/s1172/carob-doggie-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="carob eggnog recipe for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="1172" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq6QmYfzhUMYnV6rV_eyk0FOCPsqrD9gDJTsByC8qye75Tr0rgIO3X2nG0MCZClpBVW1w3GvAm5uCWBEcsIfaG1OfOYNgT8nj1-RaE9GWgAJH5-8qL7YMyNC4lwQ0qUU93II4BCvxEwDR2adWgV-a3SU5lE56JtNZogLXKE2YzDkhOaZ1q-6PD7aVWl9a/w400-h398/carob-doggie-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Recipe</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">goat milk</a>, raw, unpasteurized.</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or choose another raw, unpasteurized milk such as buffalo, camel, sheep, or yak milk.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can also substitute milk for plain, full fat goat <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">kefir</a> or <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">yogurt</a>.<br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 egg</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Choose: 1 large chicken egg, or 1 duck egg, or 4 quail eggs. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More egg options <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"> Carob powder, pure, unsweetened<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp </span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Optional Ingredients <br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Almond or Hazelnut</i></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp finely ground (or finely chopped) raw almonds or hazelnuts.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>or</u></i> <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp almond butter or hazelnut butter (pure, unsweetened).<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Do <u>not</u> use peanuts or peanut butter, learn why in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/peanut-butter-is-bad-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</i></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Coconut <br /></i></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp shredded coconut (dehydrated, pure, unsweetened).</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><i>or</i></u> <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 tbsp large coconut flakes </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(dehydrated, pure, unsweetened).</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation Instructions<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place all ingredients in a bowl, blender or food processor.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Blend for 30 seconds or whisk in a bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The doggie eggnog is ready to serve.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve immediately, refrigerate or freeze.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Storage Instructions<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Refrigerate<br /></u></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Carob doggie eggnog can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Freeze</u></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Carob doggie eggnog can be poured into silicon molds and frozen.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When
you want to serve the eggnog, pop the desired quantity of eggnog cubes
out of the mold, allow the cubes to thaw in your dog's food bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the cubes have thawed, serve within 24 hours. </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Carob Benefits<br /></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Carob has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that many dogs enjoy. It's rich in health supporting minerals and vitamins including:</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Vitamin A</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B6</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Vitamin D</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Calcium</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Iron</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Manganese</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Magnesium</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Potassium <br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Carob also provides fibre and pectin to support digestive health, and detoxification. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Polyphenols (antioxidants) in carob help prevent the formation of cancer cells. Carob also supports heart health.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3.0 Cinnamon Honey Doggie Eggnog Recipe</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> for dogs and <u>puppies over 6 months of age</u> (<u>not</u> for puppies under 6 months of age).<br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7BNsw6eBSI9oO9gND_syq2Rqsh-kWIB38bVMBKcgcUtW9z05ObLow7DPmQLN7sb5mObjmqq-AQjc8xeKjMmIuDIB-ESB-XIjbfQS1SAZfmGtvdfAAVQI9C-izyiOnp1KUxPvh-qvmMqet3nADIB-f2jmEViCNf3qWtWKfcD1O3ZXyPt2WFMyv_VVLjAe/s1170/cinnamon-honey-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="cinnamon and honey eggnog recipe for dogs" border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1168" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7BNsw6eBSI9oO9gND_syq2Rqsh-kWIB38bVMBKcgcUtW9z05ObLow7DPmQLN7sb5mObjmqq-AQjc8xeKjMmIuDIB-ESB-XIjbfQS1SAZfmGtvdfAAVQI9C-izyiOnp1KUxPvh-qvmMqet3nADIB-f2jmEViCNf3qWtWKfcD1O3ZXyPt2WFMyv_VVLjAe/w399-h400/cinnamon-honey-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs.png" width="399" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Recipe</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">goat milk</a>, raw, unpasteurized.</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or choose another raw, unpasteurized milk such as buffalo, camel, sheep, or yak milk.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can also substitute milk for plain, full fat goat <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">kefir or yogurt</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 egg</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Choose: 1 large chicken egg, or 1 duck egg, or 4 quail eggs. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More egg options <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ceylon cinnamon<br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/8 tsp <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">Ceylon cinnamon</a> (also called 'true cinnamon').</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Do <u>not</u> use cassia cinnamon, learn more in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.<br /></i></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Honey, pure, raw</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/01/honey-good-for-dogs-cats-honey-is.html" target="_blank">raw honey</a>.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <br /></b></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation Instructions<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place all ingredients in a bowl, blender or food processor.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Blend for 30 seconds or whisk in a bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The doggie eggnog is ready to serve.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve immediately, refrigerate or freeze.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Storage Instructions<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Refrigerate<br /></u></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cinnamon honey doggie eggnog can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Freeze</u></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cinnamon honey </span><span style="font-size: medium;">doggie eggnog can be poured into silicon molds and frozen.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When
you want to serve the eggnog, pop the desired quantity of eggnog cubes
out of the mold, allow the cubes to thaw in your dog's food bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the cubes have thawed, serve within 24 hours. </span></li></ol></div></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Ceylon Cinnamon</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Learn about:</i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ceylon Cinnamon</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cautions. <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Honey, raw</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Learn about:</i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How to select appropriate raw honey.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cautions. <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>4.0 Festive Warm Spice Doggie Eggnog Recipe</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> for puppies and dogs</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy494XA70PtbzyN2d9G80eiVTWhaiDGL17H36uNzI2u8t2wrTW0g8knDN92fis12UVp97N_WYPegqnaGGsmAnU3yBlTgxveK5sLCNcnOET-BCo41rVGuo7JYUKYbIpkinhHXr0RdktSBnbVhIjh-TGhCSLxFifKER6z7e5yPLk1cHf_oq4kvtYR3lwb3ts/s1176/festive-warm-spice-eggnog-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="festive warm spice eggnog for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1172" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy494XA70PtbzyN2d9G80eiVTWhaiDGL17H36uNzI2u8t2wrTW0g8knDN92fis12UVp97N_WYPegqnaGGsmAnU3yBlTgxveK5sLCNcnOET-BCo41rVGuo7JYUKYbIpkinhHXr0RdktSBnbVhIjh-TGhCSLxFifKER6z7e5yPLk1cHf_oq4kvtYR3lwb3ts/w399-h400/festive-warm-spice-eggnog-for-dogs.png" width="399" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Recipe</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">goat milk</a>, raw, unpasteurized.</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or choose another raw, unpasteurized milk such as buffalo, camel, sheep, or yak milk.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can also substitute milk for plain, full fat goat <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">kefir or yogurt</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 egg</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Choose: 1 large chicken egg, or 1 duck egg, or 4 quail eggs. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More egg options <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;">Spices - include one or a combination if these spices. Allow your dog to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-select</a> the spice(s) she prefers. <br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/8 tsp <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">Ceylon cinnamon</a>.</span></li><li><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Do <u>not</u> use cassia cinnamon, learn more in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></i></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/8 tsp <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/ginger-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">ginger root</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/16 tsp cardamom. </span><br /></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation Instructions<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place all ingredients in a bowl, blender or food processor.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Blend for 30 seconds or whisk in a bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The doggie eggnog is ready to serve.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve immediately, refrigerate or freeze.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Storage Instructions<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Refrigerate<br /></u></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Festive warm spice doggie eggnog can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Freeze</u></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">F</span><span style="font-size: medium;">estive warm spice </span><span style="font-size: medium;">doggie eggnog can be poured into silicon molds and frozen.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When
you want to serve the eggnog, pop the desired quantity of eggnog cubes
out of the mold, allow the cubes to thaw in your dog's food bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the cubes have thawed, serve within 24 hours. </span></li></ol></div></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Ceylon Cinnamon</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Learn about:</i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ceylon Cinnamon</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cautions. <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Ginger Root</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Learn about:</i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ginger root.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cautions. <br /></span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/ginger-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>5.0 Peppermint Doggie Eggnog Recipe</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> for puppies and dogs</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-CFWEUCgxigkGojoJK8NqJKihC3mlPouDWfbd7ubN5o4SL1M9m1Y0wsrsn7Q30X4wJ1TtjwsWBBguJbNV7smgxpxBFSeLrf2hZ5LmmRAqIy7y9KHjsj-hwSjZruV5Ct1zSLCaN7ufc5z5UtjFVbgqCYa7jmN7olmjmYUZkb1e7zAdiEIV1PDjBTfogjw/s1168/peppermint-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="peppermint eggnog recipe for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="1168" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-CFWEUCgxigkGojoJK8NqJKihC3mlPouDWfbd7ubN5o4SL1M9m1Y0wsrsn7Q30X4wJ1TtjwsWBBguJbNV7smgxpxBFSeLrf2hZ5LmmRAqIy7y9KHjsj-hwSjZruV5Ct1zSLCaN7ufc5z5UtjFVbgqCYa7jmN7olmjmYUZkb1e7zAdiEIV1PDjBTfogjw/w320-h319/peppermint-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Recipe</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">goat milk</a>, raw, unpasteurized.</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or choose another raw, unpasteurized milk such as buffalo, camel, sheep, or yak milk.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can also substitute milk for plain, full fat goat <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">kefir or yogurt</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 egg</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Choose: 1 large chicken egg, or 1 duck egg, or 4 quail eggs. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More egg options <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;">Peppermint<br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp to 1 tsp finely chopped fresh peppermint leaf.</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation Instructions<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place all ingredients in a bowl, blender or food processor.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Blend for 30 seconds or whisk in a bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The doggie eggnog is ready to serve.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve immediately, refrigerate or freeze.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Storage Instructions<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Refrigerate<br /></u></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Peppermint doggie eggnog can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Freeze</u></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Peppermint</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">doggie eggnog can be poured into silicon molds and frozen.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When
you want to serve the eggnog, pop the desired quantity of eggnog cubes
out of the mold, allow the cubes to thaw in your dog's food bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the cubes have thawed, serve within 24 hours. </span></li></ol></div></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Peppermint Leaf</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Peppermint leaf is a sweet, cooling herb. It's rich in health supporting antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. For example:<br /></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory properties.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Acts as a digestive aid.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Support for gastrointestinal issues. <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Support for maintaining good <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/05/dental-care-for-dogs-natural-herbal.html" target="_blank">oral health</a>.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Support for combating bad breath and gingivitis.</span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>6.0 Pumpkin Spice Doggie Eggnog Recipe</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> for puppies and dogs</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiepPnJjcZOdHzyNB-8ol0-sSEVmZ8mMMiKOoXzz4XvXzoYi0XzUHFOrvDoQvrrOMtXHqGPtr0OqRD_gOEeL2MZSzcGscAXE3KRXAaQNJg7koFwCOgl2vLDo18h_m2ytftv7SBm7PAnSP5JApq7X_d6-94l6QGKgF7GUPb9d2as7HiezMWtmQExQCmpD4qi/s1170/pumpkin-spice-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pumpkin spice eggnog recipe for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="1170" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiepPnJjcZOdHzyNB-8ol0-sSEVmZ8mMMiKOoXzz4XvXzoYi0XzUHFOrvDoQvrrOMtXHqGPtr0OqRD_gOEeL2MZSzcGscAXE3KRXAaQNJg7koFwCOgl2vLDo18h_m2ytftv7SBm7PAnSP5JApq7X_d6-94l6QGKgF7GUPb9d2as7HiezMWtmQExQCmpD4qi/w400-h399/pumpkin-spice-eggnog-recipe-for-dogs.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Recipe</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">goat milk</a>, raw, unpasteurized.</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or choose another raw, unpasteurized milk such as buffalo, camel, sheep, or yak milk.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can also substitute milk for plain, full fat goat <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">kefir or yogurt</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 egg</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Choose: 1 large chicken egg, or 1 duck egg, or 4 quail eggs. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More egg options <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1 tbsp pumpkin puree</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Use pure, unsweetened pumpkin puree.</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Spices - include one or a combination if these spices. Allow your dog to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-select</a> the spice(s) she prefers. </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/8 tsp <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">Ceylon cinnamon</a>.</span></li><li><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Do <u>not</u> use cassia cinnamon, learn more in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></i></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/8 tsp <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/ginger-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">ginger root</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/16 tsp cardamom. </span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation Instructions<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place all ingredients in a bowl, blender or food processor.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Blend for 30 seconds or whisk in a bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The doggie eggnog is ready to serve.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve immediately, refrigerate or freeze.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Storage Instructions<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Refrigerate<br /></u></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pumpkin spice doggie eggnog can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Freeze</u></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pumpkin</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> spice </span><span style="font-size: medium;">doggie eggnog can be poured into silicon molds and frozen.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When
you want to serve the eggnog, pop the desired quantity of eggnog cubes
out of the mold, allow the cubes to thaw in your dog's food bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the cubes have thawed, serve within 24 hours. </span></li></ol></div></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Ceylon Cinnamon</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Learn about:</i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ceylon Cinnamon</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cautions. <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Ginger Root</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Learn about:</i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ginger root.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cautions. <br /></span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/ginger-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>7.0 Serving Size Recommendations</b></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Doggie eggnog daily serving recommendations for puppies and dogs.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNIazrkK-5f399Zj3qarNDxqeWYbL7QiMSx_eExnAy0oVwGc3eHV3a62qlLNLyjqFQQUXyy0W81zd1OyJiuc6sv_DTdp76tsa4YKDdwlNHTQBzoshLD54MWVra-9SlryT1NAGPeQsBJEsSDulc8hZB6mY90u7IGhPvgnZ2Z39f5Nrl389zT0cXEh1cUOM/s550/doggie-eggnog-serving-size-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="doggie eggnog, serving size recommendations for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="460" 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style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Article and graphics by </b>Karen Rosenfeld. <br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-44857488708456670422023-11-27T22:31:00.003-05:002023-11-28T11:50:16.653-05:00Meatball Recipe for Dogs, Also Great For Licky Mats and Stuffer Toys, the Best Dog Treat is Real Food <div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3vnbAE12yD7VUvTBvgDUQyoDyFoMSh58_diPqoXNAd8lPeg1Xc_8c_Lq-I4-xiqBDXxrSWGnufDyq9lZ3FPTs3GzfDaz91btmu5W6_eN620vlVFOd2TWVyVgtdonHkvQodYZGm6vARmmJEAw1YIyrPAFroT4Tq5AwZI9exiXsVokcgrA8gkLy4BNoZE4X/s1170/meatball-recipe-for-dogs-licky-mat-treat.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="meatball recipe for dogs, also for licky mats and stuffer toys" border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="1170" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3vnbAE12yD7VUvTBvgDUQyoDyFoMSh58_diPqoXNAd8lPeg1Xc_8c_Lq-I4-xiqBDXxrSWGnufDyq9lZ3FPTs3GzfDaz91btmu5W6_eN620vlVFOd2TWVyVgtdonHkvQodYZGm6vARmmJEAw1YIyrPAFroT4Tq5AwZI9exiXsVokcgrA8gkLy4BNoZE4X/w400-h399/meatball-recipe-for-dogs-licky-mat-treat.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>A perfect snack for dogs and puppies. The recipe also makes a great licky mat treat, Kong or stuffer toy filling.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">★ 2 min read </span><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><h2>
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<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">2 cups (1 lb) ground <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">meat</a> or <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/fish-for-your-dogs-cats-diet-selection.html" target="_blank">fish</a>.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">1 large <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">chicken egg</a> or 1 <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">duck egg</a> or 4 <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">quail eggs</a>, or use the egg substitute just below:</span></li><ul><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><i>To make the egg substitute</i>:</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Add 3 tbsp of ground flax and 1 tbsp of water to a small bowl. </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Allow the mixture to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">The egg substitute is ready for use. <br /></span></li></ul><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">2 tbsp liquid, choose one of the following:</span></li><ul><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Raw unpasteurized <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">goat milk</a>.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">Kefir</a> or <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">yogurt</a>. </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-chicken-or-meat-stock-recipe_20.html" target="_blank">Bone broth</a>, or <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/06/homemade-short-cooked-broth-recipe-for.html" target="_blank">short cooked broth</a>.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2018/02/mushroom-broth-recipe-for-dogs-cats.html" target="_blank">Mushroom broth</a>. <br /></span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Water, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/apple-cider-is-good-for-your-dog-and.html" target="_blank">apple cider vinegar</a> or <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/01/fresh-lemon-good-for-dogs-many-health.html" target="_blank">fresh lemon juice</a>.<br /></span></li></ul><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 cup almond flour or 1/8 cup coconut flour.<br /></span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup shredded (grated) <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html" target="_blank">cheese</a> - American cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, provolone, or Swiss cheese. </span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><u>Optional Ingredients </u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: black;">Select from:</span><b><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><br /></span></b></i></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">4 <a href="http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html">garlic</a>
cloves, finally minced.</span></li><ul><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Garlic <u>is</u> a <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-section</a> item.<br /></span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Note - <b><u>don't</u></b> include garlic if your dog is less than 6 months of age.</span></li></ul><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">1/8 cup dry or fresh chopped: basil, dill, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/marjoram-herb-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">marjoram</a>, or parsley.</span></span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">1/8 cup chopped sun dried <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/12/lycopene-rich-foods-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">tomato</a>. </span> <br /></span></li></ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #274e13;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: black;">Preparation</span></b></span></div>
<ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">If your puppy or dog <u>is</u> on a <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">raw diet</a>, choose one of the following options:<br /></span></li><ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Use a spoon or your hands to form the mixture into round balls or small patties. <br /></span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Spoon into ice cube trays and freeze.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Fill a Kong or other stuffer treat.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Spread on a licky mat.<br /></span></li></ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">If your puppy or dog is <u>not</u> on a raw diet:</span></li><ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Add </span><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp to 1 tbs of grass fed pastured sourced butter or <a href="http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/02/coconut-oil-is-good-for-your-dogs.html" target="_blank">coconut oil</a> to the fry pan.</span><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Decide how you'd like to prepare and serve the treat:</span></li><ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Meatballs or patties.<br /></span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Fill ice cube trays.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Fill a Kong or stuffer toy.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Spread on a licky mat. <br /></span></li></ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">If you've decided to make meatballs or patties:</span></li><ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Use a spoon or your hands to form the mixture into round balls or small patties.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Then gently cook the meatballs (or patties).</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Allow to cool.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">The meatballs, patties or mixture is ready to serve, refrigerate or freeze.</span></li></ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"> If you've decided to fill ice cube trays, a Kong, stuffer toy or licky mat:<br /></span></li><ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Gently cook the mixture.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Allow to cool.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Fill the ice cube tray, Kong, stiffer toy or licky mat and serve, refrigerate or freeze.<br /></span></li></ol></ol></ol><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: large;"><b>Refrigerate or Freeze</b></span><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Refrigerate<i>:</i></span></li><ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Raw</i> meatballs, patties or the mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of two days. </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Gently cooked</i> meatballs patties or the mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.<br /></span></li></ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Freeze:</span></li><ol><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Freeze.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">When needed, take out of the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Raw thawed - use within 24 hours.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;">Gently cooked thawed - use within two to three days.<br /></span></li></ol></ol>
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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="use this neem oil spray, dip, rub recipe for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for natural prevention and treatment of fleas, lice and ticks" border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="1176" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0ROAo42saUmVPFuDYi2Uwyrug71wpIh7RG61XMA06q6QwXg6njPYF4KfzzcRAIA533UgK-EVLwTbapOzg9uQMhUS9rK8P2x_rlznzFxIQe2dG8XyVxCI4SHR5pSm2yTz7cshPZbfnYDED1kDHH7mNDKjb3GnwwI1iCjTZHsVdVBRCt_P8LtheHwbX-0H/w320-h318/neem-spray-dip-neem-recipe-natural-flea-tick-lice-deterrent-for-dogs-cats-puppies-kittens.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">★ 3 min read</span><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">In
this article:</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>What is Neem Oil? </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Neem Recipe - Spray, Dip, Rinse, Rub To Discourage Fleas, Lice, Mites, Ticks and Treat Flea, Lice and Mite Infestations<br /></span></span></li><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Recipe</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>How To Use The Neem Oil Treatment</span></span></li><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Spray Treatment to Repel Fleas, Lice, Mites, Ticks and Other Insects</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Flea Rub Treatment to Resolve a Flea, Lice or Mite Infestation</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Flea Dip Treatment to Resolve a Flea, Lice or Mite Infestation</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></li></ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Optional Step - Rosemary Rinse</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Optional Step - Soothing Herbal Rinse for Flea, Lice or Mite Skin Allergy Symptoms</span></span></li></ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Cautions<br /></span></span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><i>Use this recipe to naturally discourage fleas, lice, ticks, mosquitoes and other insects. Treat and remedy flea and lice infestations naturally. This recipe is safe for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.<br /></i></span></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">1.0 What is Neem Oil?</span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_1TtVes5dzlW0I-yRq43QcuWCKtGNSaZUG2PGaW5QuRhWUJPSZ5ycQFMlm7ww-ie0TlLZESKcic6m3eCrRyq12d1tiF5eEiWXE_V4ZN_QFIWRlOmu9rSUuU3Cvwe0-eURbhJyC9uan-mqdzmUgO4Wh1xk7HKrJYFfo_hzsqayLVQdewavv8xOKfQQadW/s470/neem-fruit-neem%20seed-kernals.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="470" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_1TtVes5dzlW0I-yRq43QcuWCKtGNSaZUG2PGaW5QuRhWUJPSZ5ycQFMlm7ww-ie0TlLZESKcic6m3eCrRyq12d1tiF5eEiWXE_V4ZN_QFIWRlOmu9rSUuU3Cvwe0-eURbhJyC9uan-mqdzmUgO4Wh1xk7HKrJYFfo_hzsqayLVQdewavv8xOKfQQadW/s320/neem-fruit-neem%20seed-kernals.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Neem is an evergreen tree native to Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. For thousands of years people's of the Indian subcontinent have used neem tree bark, leaves, seed, and oil as a beauty treatment, medicinal, insecticidal, and crop fertilizer. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxJSycFhInmch1zPSOmRxjbp0kqYPCmwc63K8IrqgoW0uVM_vyvDSwYS0TxaS-cckyKuNPqdhfgNJGw3pu_0fAvVjQnicPIUSTLk7FmNxanbRaGrAwuiKKwlYmDtf2P0mCFUjWZWKR4lN6f6xtJQYdmsxS9SgHCCFhpa46rU_UKNZqVS_GNlT1CNr5NOt/s990/neem-oil-recipe-natural-flea-treatment-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="990" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxJSycFhInmch1zPSOmRxjbp0kqYPCmwc63K8IrqgoW0uVM_vyvDSwYS0TxaS-cckyKuNPqdhfgNJGw3pu_0fAvVjQnicPIUSTLk7FmNxanbRaGrAwuiKKwlYmDtf2P0mCFUjWZWKR4lN6f6xtJQYdmsxS9SgHCCFhpa46rU_UKNZqVS_GNlT1CNr5NOt/s320/neem-oil-recipe-natural-flea-treatment-for-dogs-cats.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Neem oil is a natural plant-based oil </span><span style="font-size: medium;">made by extracting oil from neem tree fruit. Neem fruit is the neem tree seed kernel (photo above).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The spray, rub and dip recipe below is dog, puppy, cat and kitten safe to help:<br /></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Discourage fleas, lice, mites, ticks, mosquitoes and other insects.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Treat and remedy flea infestations and lice infestations.</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">2.0 Neem Recipe - Spray Drip, Rinse, Rub to Discourage Fleas, Lice, Mites, Ticks and Treat Flea, Mite and Lice Infestations</span></b></span><br /></h2><div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>2.1 Recipe</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Ingredients</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need </b><u></u></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">½
ounce (15 ml) neem oil <i>- for dogs and medium to large breed puppies. </i></span></li><li style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 ounce (7.5 ml) neem oil <i>- for cats, kittens and small breed puppies.</i></span></li><li style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">If
you want to make a stronger repellent, dip or rub for dogs, use 1 ounce (30 ml) of neem oil.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">½
ounce (15 ml) organic glycerin or organic Castile soap.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">2
cups (0.5 litre) distilled water, warmed-up.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Mixing
bowl.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Spray
bottle if using as a repellent.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Basin, sink, kids size pool or bath tub if using as a dip and rinse.<br /></span></li></ul><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i>*Organic, cold pressed, unrefined </i></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Preparation</span></span><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Pour
the glycerin soap and warm water into the bowl, mix well.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Slowly
add the </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">neem oil to the soap and water, mix well.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">The neem treatment is now ready for use.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Make a new batch of the neem <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2.2 How to Use The Neem Oil Treatment</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>2.2.1 Spray Treatment to Repel Fleas, Mites, Ticks, Lice and Other Insects</b></span><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use as a spray applied to your puppy, dog, cat or kittens fur and skin to help discourage fleas, lice, mosquitoes, ticks and other insects.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Instructions for Use:</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use the spray to lightly cover your animal's fur and skin.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Make sure you apply the spray to your animal's head, ears (outer ear flap), neck, back, armpits, belly, legs, and paws.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Avoid getting the spray in your animal's eyes.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Apply once or twice a day as needed before walks, etc.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b>2.2.2 Flea Rub Treatment to Resolve a Flea, Lice or Mite Infestation</b></span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use as a rub to kill the fleas, lice, or mites:<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Instructions for Use:</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Apply a generous amount of the neem oil treatment to your puppy, dog, cat or kittens fur.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoroughly massage thorough fur and into skin. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow the solution to stay on your animal for 15 to 30 minutes.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then rinse off. <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Reapply the neem treatment 1x to 2x per day until the flea infestation or lice infestation is resolved.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b>2.2.3 Flea Dip Treatment to Resolve a Flea, Lice or Mite Infestation</b></span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use the neem oil treatment as a flea bath (flea dip, lice dip or mite dip), and rinse. You'll need to make enough of the treatment to dip and rinse your animal.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Instructions or Use:<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place your animal in your sink, basin, kid-size pool or bathtub.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pour a generous amount of the neem mixture over your dog, puppy, cat or kitten. <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoroughly massage the neem treatment thorough fur and into skin. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow the solution to stay on your animal for 15 to 30 minutes.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then use clean water to rinse the neem mixture off of fur and skin. <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bath and rinse daily until the flea infestation, lice infestation or mite infestation is resolved.</span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2.3 Optional Step - Rosemary Rinse</span></b></span><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0zPZghyo2_-C7YcAHs5C10Z1jcZfAlABXuzrs4xFEWq_sNFmSlq47whj4_O5D6ZUMBMSX1Ch1Il5FEes9m8xZk1VtKujPnRRWgjT3X_U66Dq6pno_J8TE9M9sj0U9daDWC-hnptDvs1cpdmFvbJzKSktaIXUDOFXY0lBPo-avhYhjlAuyPtoBLuKYvkC/s1920/rosemary-shampoo-recipe-for-dogs-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0zPZghyo2_-C7YcAHs5C10Z1jcZfAlABXuzrs4xFEWq_sNFmSlq47whj4_O5D6ZUMBMSX1Ch1Il5FEes9m8xZk1VtKujPnRRWgjT3X_U66Dq6pno_J8TE9M9sj0U9daDWC-hnptDvs1cpdmFvbJzKSktaIXUDOFXY0lBPo-avhYhjlAuyPtoBLuKYvkC/s320/rosemary-shampoo-recipe-for-dogs-cats.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rosemary helps repel and kill fleas and lice. Aft</span><span style="font-size: medium;">er you've rinsed the neem solution off your animal, use the rosemary recipe as second rinse.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the Rosemary Rinse recipe:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/rosemary-flea-spray-dip-for-puppies-and.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">2.4 Optional Step - Soothing Herbal Rinse for Flea Skin Allergy Symptoms</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPGQeI_gVy5X77XHFhKo-5HptkEuVZF5mKu_7j-FN6y6siipMB5OpdVlBXBaGPy-HqqI7Y0bMCaY95s7cgGgE5J50gZ37aSd4TnARZYkEZVoj-Z7mM-mm8OMd-pQHzkzhJjgPeAf2KYzH21nk1bj6iVCWbhT-HBQkN1MIf3ME13tcXcYXoDhDi5QUP5HP/s1920/antibacterial-soothing-floral-rinse%20for-dog-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPGQeI_gVy5X77XHFhKo-5HptkEuVZF5mKu_7j-FN6y6siipMB5OpdVlBXBaGPy-HqqI7Y0bMCaY95s7cgGgE5J50gZ37aSd4TnARZYkEZVoj-Z7mM-mm8OMd-pQHzkzhJjgPeAf2KYzH21nk1bj6iVCWbhT-HBQkN1MIf3ME13tcXcYXoDhDi5QUP5HP/w400-h266/antibacterial-soothing-floral-rinse%20for-dog-cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If your puppy, dog, cat or kitten experiences flea, lice or mite skin allergy symptoms, after the neem treatment to a simple soothing herbal rinse.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For calming, soothing, healing herbal rinse recipes:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2023/04/use-these-herbal-rinse-recipes-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></li></ul><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3.0<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Cautions</span></span></span></b></h2></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>3.1 When Applying the Neem Treatment to Your Dog or Cat's Face:</b></span></span></span></div>
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Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-85097709593822683772023-06-12T19:50:00.010-04:002023-08-20T22:16:30.386-04:00How to Protect Your Dog and Cat From Injury Due to Wildfire Smoke Inhalation with Simple Interventions, Natural Foods, Herbs, Homeopathic Remedies <div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRKmKQRuE3qPtabCOcgaz-bz_Z_oUeqHuAm6E-dd__oTz0lue9bEYWwclSM98zHgG9ZM3SxoXAF5LD_51-BsertH_YOizI_BoV4oIu8f8trZy93jfHUO78ELcUdZJ2XCf-YHmiT6lgbH6ID_fdM1C0ZpO33wpOgNRXdI3sJy5h-xEetSPa_x5ybnrboOs/s1174/food-herbs-naturaly-protect-your-dog-cat-from-wildfire-smoke-injury.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to protect your dog and cat from injury due to wildfire smoke inhalation with simple interventions, natural foods, herbs, homeopathic remedies" border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRKmKQRuE3qPtabCOcgaz-bz_Z_oUeqHuAm6E-dd__oTz0lue9bEYWwclSM98zHgG9ZM3SxoXAF5LD_51-BsertH_YOizI_BoV4oIu8f8trZy93jfHUO78ELcUdZJ2XCf-YHmiT6lgbH6ID_fdM1C0ZpO33wpOgNRXdI3sJy5h-xEetSPa_x5ybnrboOs/w399-h400/food-herbs-naturaly-protect-your-dog-cat-from-wildfire-smoke-injury.png" width="399" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">★ 9 min read</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">In this article:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">How Wildfire Smoke and Particulate Can Harm Your Dog and Cat</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Symptoms of Wildfire Smoke Inhalation </span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Eyes</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Respiratory</span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Breathing Issues<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Nose and Throat Issues<br /></span></li></ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Appetite and Fluid Intake</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Neurological</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Most at Risk</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">It's an Emergency When<br /></span></li></ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Three Simple Steps to Help Prevent Smoke Inhalation Injury</span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Limit Your Dog and Cat's Time Outside</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Simple Steps to Achieve The Best Indoor Air Quality</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Use Food, Herbs, Homeopathic Remedies<br /></span></li></ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Natural Remedies That Help Prevent and Treat Wildfire Smoke Inhalation</span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Foods</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Herbs</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Homeopathic Remedies </span></li></ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> Herbal Eye Drops to Reduce Symptoms of Eye Irritation</span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Eyebright Tea Drop Recipe</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Additional Options for Herbal Eye Drops<br /></span></li></ol></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: times;">Inhaling wildfire or forest fire smoke and particulate can irritate your dog and cat's eyes, harm your dog and cat's upper airway, lungs and organs. </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Use the natural recommendations in this article to help protect against and treat your dog and cat for smoke inhalation injury.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>1.0 How<span> </span>Wildfire Smoke Particulate Can Harm Your Dog and Cat</b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></h2></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Inhalation
of smoke from wildfires (forest fire smoke and particulate inhalation)
can cause your dog and cat to experience minor symptoms to serious
injury to:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Upper airway, nose and sinuses.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Lower airway, bronchial tubes, trachea and lungs. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Brain, heart and organs.<br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Wildfire particulate contains more than soot and organic compounds from burnt and partially burnt organic materials (volatile organic compounds, or VOCs). Wildfire smoke contains many toxic gases and toxic particulate including:<br /></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Benzene</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Carbon dioxide</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Carbon monoxide</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Formaldehyde</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Fungi</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Ozone</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Nitrogen dioxide</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Sulfur dioxide</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">etc. <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">When experiencing heavy smoke pollution the simple steps in this article will help protect your dog and cat.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>2.0 Symptoms of Wildfire Smoke Inhalation</b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">It's important to be aware of signs and symptoms of smoke inhalation in dogs and cats. Symptoms can be <span style="color: #e69138;">minor</span><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span>to <span style="color: #e06666;">severe</span> and <span style="color: red;">life-threatening</span>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">If your dog or cat has inhaled significant levels of wildfire smoke one or more of the following symptoms may occur:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>2.1 Eyes <br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Irritated eyes</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Watery eyes</span></li></ol><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">2.2 Respiratory (upper and lower airway)<br /></span></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><i>upper airway - mouth, throat, larynx, nose and naval cavity</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><i>lower airway - trachea, bronchial tubes and lungs</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><b>.1 Breathing Issues</b></span></span><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span>:</span></span></b><i><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></b></i></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Coughing</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Gagging</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Difficulty breathing</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Open mouth breathing</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Shortness of breath</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Unusually noisy breathing</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Asthma</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>.2 Nose and Throat Issues:<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Runny nose</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Sneezing</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Sore throat <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Inflamed sinuses</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Inflamed throat </span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>2.3 Appetite and Fluid Intake<br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Unusually suppressed appetite - inappetence</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Unusual thirst</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>2.4 Neurological</b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Fatigue</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Lethargy</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Disorientation, stumbling (ataxia)<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Weakness</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Seizures</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Coma<br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>2.5 Most at Risk<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dogs and cats most at risk include those with one or more of the following conditions:<br /></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Brachycephalic dogs and cats.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Heart issues and disease.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Lung issues and disease.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Upper respiratory air way issues such as:</span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Collapsed trachea.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Laryngeal paralysis (lar par).</span></li></ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Weak or debilitated from (other) conditions or illness.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Very young kittens and puppies.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Very elderly dogs and cats.</span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>2.6 It's An Emergency When<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">If your dog or cat is experiencing serious symptoms, for example <span style="color: #cc0000;">respiratory issues (see 1.2 above)</span>, and/or <span style="color: #cc0000;">neurological issues (see 1.5 above) </span><b><u>call</u> your local emergency veterinary hospital <u>ASAP</u>.<i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>3.0 Three Simple Steps To Help Prevent Smoke Inhalation Injury </b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORZtFToZ-z-fUa6rwdxakbTPXkaKFHtOPTXVvmBzER7cZBegPQp7Lsm5UZbX1yVBisAs8xyaFmh7U3wpduJ0ehNKSbyvLbgTuz1ThvqvRrVx7g48Lg6MHQDHnM9kX-TQLAWjBffDc5ffb3u5PIjiQK99ar_kjs_B0l0n74bqdoupikb7aVkFUEPWgCg/s1920/steps-to-prevent-smoke-injury-in-dogs-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="three simple steps to help prevent harm from smoke inhalation" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORZtFToZ-z-fUa6rwdxakbTPXkaKFHtOPTXVvmBzER7cZBegPQp7Lsm5UZbX1yVBisAs8xyaFmh7U3wpduJ0ehNKSbyvLbgTuz1ThvqvRrVx7g48Lg6MHQDHnM9kX-TQLAWjBffDc5ffb3u5PIjiQK99ar_kjs_B0l0n74bqdoupikb7aVkFUEPWgCg/w400-h266/steps-to-prevent-smoke-injury-in-dogs-cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">If you're experiencing wildfires in your area you'll want to have a plan in-place to limit your dog and cat's risk of smoke inhalation injury.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>3.1 Limit Your Dog and Cat's Outdoor Time </b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></h3></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Have a plan to limit your dog's time outside. </span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Allow your dog out for 'bathroom' breaks only. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Do the same for your cat if she is an outdoor cat.<br /></span></li></ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">If your dog has an increased vulnerability to respiratory issues (e.g. breed vulnerability or health condition):</span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Allow your dog <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">to indicate</a> if she will accept wearing a N95 respirator mask.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">If your dog does not accept, do not force your dog to wear a mask. </span><br /></li></ol></ol></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>3.2 Simple Steps to Achieve the Best Indoor Air Quality</b></span></h3></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">To maintain the best indoor air quality:</span><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Keep your windows closed.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Keep the air in your home circulating with floor fans and/or ceiling fans.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Use a hepa air purifier.</span></li></ol></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>3.3 Use Foods, Herbs</b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b> and Homeopathic Remedies to Help Prevent and Treat Smoke Injury </b></span></h3><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Select to suit your dog and cat's personal situation:</span></li><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Foods, herbs and homeopathic remedies below to help prevent inhaled smoke injury and treat symptoms.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">One of the simple herbal eye treatments below to soothe eye irritation.</span></li></ol></ol></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqG2wlOnzUDj4JwAODMooqLNaVxOijP44Zw4j_dJzFu9EJ0qy5VkGLfGyDOLMesRH-ilvxlnFcV1jFvyTYzNj6M12qiyewhY5Khf8ZJIP5OvIZexXRG9QGB4WSgEt_glJWRvOiiYMkeMvoWT6NHqBa_15eYXL07mdswk4hLYV5I3HWZIOlgctlu6u_yw/s1920/food-herbs-help-prevent-treat-wildfire-smoke-inhalation-injury-in-dogs-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="foods and herbs that help prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqG2wlOnzUDj4JwAODMooqLNaVxOijP44Zw4j_dJzFu9EJ0qy5VkGLfGyDOLMesRH-ilvxlnFcV1jFvyTYzNj6M12qiyewhY5Khf8ZJIP5OvIZexXRG9QGB4WSgEt_glJWRvOiiYMkeMvoWT6NHqBa_15eYXL07mdswk4hLYV5I3HWZIOlgctlu6u_yw/w266-h400/food-herbs-help-prevent-treat-wildfire-smoke-inhalation-injury-in-dogs-cats.jpg" width="266" /> </a></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>4.0 Natural Remedies That Help Prevent and Treat Wildfire Smoke Inhalation</b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Below, examples of readily available foods and herbs that can help prevent and treat forest fire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury for dogs and cats.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Choose one or more of the foods and herbs that best suit your dog or cat. A</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">llow your dog or cat to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">indicate (self-select)</a> the items she prefers. Always respect your dog and cat's indication. Never force your dog or cat to take an item she does not want.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Learn how to do a self-selection test with your dog and cat:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>4.1 Foods That Help Protect and Treat Wildfire Smoke Inhalation Injury</b></span></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><span>.1 Avocado</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span>for puppies and dogs only</span></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUY95faAlZAnDDi1J_8agvhzJZJFcZh6ixgaY5dwUQO8nsqrSrzuM6rFB9pmuVrOQnkNCMMRCG-IfbJbHLOPjnXBvUAjnaNigmGIlsgx-bIMhKOFJ72MPl9Ki_bJGUpAT448W3nmxBFpr6dAFZ2OvBsO_aH52JsTdiDeNweabABuczZrPv9idQTa0Fg/s1920/fresh-avocado-for-puppies-dogs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="fresh avocado to help prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUY95faAlZAnDDi1J_8agvhzJZJFcZh6ixgaY5dwUQO8nsqrSrzuM6rFB9pmuVrOQnkNCMMRCG-IfbJbHLOPjnXBvUAjnaNigmGIlsgx-bIMhKOFJ72MPl9Ki_bJGUpAT448W3nmxBFpr6dAFZ2OvBsO_aH52JsTdiDeNweabABuczZrPv9idQTa0Fg/w400-h266/fresh-avocado-for-puppies-dogs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Avocado fruit (flesh, not skin or pit) helps increase oxygen levels in the blood. Avocado is also rich in heart and liver supporting anti-inflammatory omega fatty acid and antioxidants.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For: <b><br /></b></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">More on health benefits.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Serving recommendations. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Cautions.<br /></span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span>Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2015/12/avocado-health-benefits-for-dogs-and.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #741b47;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">.2 Beets and Beet Juice </span></b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #741b47;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;">for puppies and dogs only</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;"> </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1sosweajujClF31re44w6D548KI7jOnaOX902ViIiwLbhawEwLopiObqsUeEfh7kUJvpWYam7iwsLPkqWl453Q7DK___899bFdJF-qZQyh5o78bschy_hvBsWNiCcU8Lh3qmMOah1TpbR--ynLQR06nbedUos1xPbyUPpL8XZ_TIlUCNe0mSAZKtVw/s2880/fresh-beets-beet-juice-for-dogs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="fresh beets or beet juice to help prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs" border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1sosweajujClF31re44w6D548KI7jOnaOX902ViIiwLbhawEwLopiObqsUeEfh7kUJvpWYam7iwsLPkqWl453Q7DK___899bFdJF-qZQyh5o78bschy_hvBsWNiCcU8Lh3qmMOah1TpbR--ynLQR06nbedUos1xPbyUPpL8XZ_TIlUCNe0mSAZKtVw/w266-h400/fresh-beets-beet-juice-for-dogs.jpg" width="266" /></a></div></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;"></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i>Fresh beets or fresh, pure beet juice helps support oxygen intake in the lungs. Beet root is also a rich of antioxidants that fight inflammation, support detox and help prevent oxidative stress on your dog's liver.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Use</b> table beets (garden beets), <b>never </b>use sugar beets. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #741b47;">Preparation</span></u></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Wash beets well, ensure all dirt is removed.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Finely grate or puree the fresh beets.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Store in the refrigerator for 2 up to 3 days.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><u>Serving Size</u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp per day for x-small dogs up to 1/8 cup a day for x-large dogs.</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>.3 Broccoli or Broccoli Sprouts</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>for puppies and dogs only</i></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYXsYIY7XdhKXSt2hfU81-EDAkvWY_lVXw6OX8_LAmqXc8BOZUfeODA09trit4zeFlxyBhN29tgEvEOGU6yfN21O9aGJGLSVsdRU7lauEhIA7IgnKLz3GmAD2Cio4pYSYb86qlLS2W_Sv0n-0ZFA3Ff7yxyZsIb6RN3q8GqUxn_I-C2RnDa7lqKpZXg/s1280/broccoli-broccoli-sprouts-for-dogs-and-puppies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="broccoli and broccoli sprouts help prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYXsYIY7XdhKXSt2hfU81-EDAkvWY_lVXw6OX8_LAmqXc8BOZUfeODA09trit4zeFlxyBhN29tgEvEOGU6yfN21O9aGJGLSVsdRU7lauEhIA7IgnKLz3GmAD2Cio4pYSYb86qlLS2W_Sv0n-0ZFA3Ff7yxyZsIb6RN3q8GqUxn_I-C2RnDa7lqKpZXg/w400-h266/broccoli-broccoli-sprouts-for-dogs-and-puppies.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Broccoli
and broccoli sprouts help increase oxygen levels in the blood and help
the body detox. As well, broccoli and broccoli sprouts are rich in heart
and organ supporting antioxidants. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Preparation</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Wash the broccoli or sprouts.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Steam broccoli for 2 to 4 minutes.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Sprouts should be fresh, not steamed.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Finely cut, mash or puree broccoli or sprouts.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Store in a glass container, placed in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Serving Size</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">1 tsp per day for x-small dogs (under 10 lbs), up to 1/2 cup per day for x-large dogs.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>.4 Honey<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>for dogs</i></span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i> and cats only,</i></span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i> <u>not</u> for puppies and kittens<br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Woo988lzuE0TpMBjZOFwaJqWjRoiGF40-jysv5BZwZp7v97Et7WMINVrhF1aJu31hDIp6c22apeRdkivzTAlKTmwJXgsrL1Sn4mK7PGb_WczkEA89WCf1Uy7Xxf-CMQZDGgpwmwM5ZUmL-ATAvXWrhqQmPuRwUZ7lfxPHcL6qc5S0yXr2ik713JvvA/s1920/raw-honey-for-cats-dogs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Woo988lzuE0TpMBjZOFwaJqWjRoiGF40-jysv5BZwZp7v97Et7WMINVrhF1aJu31hDIp6c22apeRdkivzTAlKTmwJXgsrL1Sn4mK7PGb_WczkEA89WCf1Uy7Xxf-CMQZDGgpwmwM5ZUmL-ATAvXWrhqQmPuRwUZ7lfxPHcL6qc5S0yXr2ik713JvvA/w400-h266/raw-honey-for-cats-dogs.jpg" title="raw honey helps prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs and cats" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Raw,
pure, unpasteurized honey helps to reduce inflammation in the upper and
lower airways. Raw honey also helps reduce mucous, soothe the throat
and help treat coughing. Honey is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and
minerals that supports eyes, heart, helps reduce fatigue and more.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For raw honey: <br /></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Health benefits.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dosing Instructions.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Cautions and contradictions for use. </span></li></ol><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/01/honey-good-for-dogs-cats-honey-is.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. <br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>.5 Lemon<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>for puppies and dogs <br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqdU7C8m6Y592F-uLSm8W89oQkCAtKjISTLU2hMeay57UsvVn1jKBsFTb4k0tI0gU82OY9lsVRW9F-SqUzUiuSzAeCFgUAqJRqgPc_CLtwdEajWAVMouHvjBfs11_xtYpaD8zPijra6yGR2LOWuh6aWX1Xj35FZ00ZhOzqQ64_LuLRRJhBkWzzqKEcA/s1280/fresh-lemon-juice-fruit-for-puppies-and-dogs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="fresh lemon helps prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqdU7C8m6Y592F-uLSm8W89oQkCAtKjISTLU2hMeay57UsvVn1jKBsFTb4k0tI0gU82OY9lsVRW9F-SqUzUiuSzAeCFgUAqJRqgPc_CLtwdEajWAVMouHvjBfs11_xtYpaD8zPijra6yGR2LOWuh6aWX1Xj35FZ00ZhOzqQ64_LuLRRJhBkWzzqKEcA/w400-h266/fresh-lemon-juice-fruit-for-puppies-and-dogs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">The
flesh (pulp) and/or juice from a fresh lemon provides an excellent,
bioavailable source of vitamin C and other anti-inflammatory
antioxidants. Fresh lemon also helps the body detox harmful substances.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For fresh lemon: <b><br /></b></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> More information on health benefits.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Preparation instructions.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Serving recommendations.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/01/fresh-lemon-good-for-dogs-many-health.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>How About Other Citrus Fruit?</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">For a list of other appropriate citrus fruit</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Preparation instructions</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>4.2 Herbs That Help Protect and Treat Wildfire Smoke Inhalation Injury</b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"> <br /></span></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>.1 Curcumin, Turmeric</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>for puppies, dogs and cats and kittens<br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XqM-cQ2odzB0zsGRAi29K--beqWpoJedbKxbu-FzaPDqW0aGk_LtSh-SvaDiEp02oxIOrFBLgw8i5fZF7M1XUlksVUtBtNglkPY4YiSqP1JE_Pz3Sf237fTDGXkhotPSDAf_6ExJ_z-Lx_qDXFVqwd3p-YAs-HAs7q8w_Sy75yaRjgocjwi9mF43zg/s1280/turmeric-curcumin-for-dogs-and-cats-puppies-and-kittens.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="can help prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XqM-cQ2odzB0zsGRAi29K--beqWpoJedbKxbu-FzaPDqW0aGk_LtSh-SvaDiEp02oxIOrFBLgw8i5fZF7M1XUlksVUtBtNglkPY4YiSqP1JE_Pz3Sf237fTDGXkhotPSDAf_6ExJ_z-Lx_qDXFVqwd3p-YAs-HAs7q8w_Sy75yaRjgocjwi9mF43zg/w400-h266/turmeric-curcumin-for-dogs-and-cats-puppies-and-kittens.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Curcumin the active ingredient in turmeric root, gives the root it's bright yellow color and medicinal properties.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Turmeric and curcumin provide powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, detoxification and liver protective properties that help prevent and treat smoke inhalation symptoms and damage. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b> </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><u>Golden Paste Recipe</u> </b></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Golden paste is a simple, effective way to include turmeric (curcumin) in your dog and cat's diet. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For the: <br /></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Golden paste recipe.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dosing Instructions.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Health Benefits.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Cautions. </span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>To learn more:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">About turmeric</span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/11/turmeric-and-curcumin-good-for-your.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>.2 Cat's Claw</b></span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;">for puppies, dogs, cats and kittens</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBaYpD3S_if5mliGvboRD_sgFK3mYpWZKSq8PgOOIVASlVop6778XWvA1QlPdn5b9-yHzZSLAynZH9Uj0qg8VvfttU07GQGyhxvrwyu_E0mU2m9MrIhALVwLuNUIW4yjVwa3_CGvteMeAVypRwW3oQUEs8EAB4o6d6ba6cOz8nHxp6rTr-FVc8USUng/s794/cats-claw-for-dogs-and-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="cat's claw helps prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="794" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBaYpD3S_if5mliGvboRD_sgFK3mYpWZKSq8PgOOIVASlVop6778XWvA1QlPdn5b9-yHzZSLAynZH9Uj0qg8VvfttU07GQGyhxvrwyu_E0mU2m9MrIhALVwLuNUIW4yjVwa3_CGvteMeAVypRwW3oQUEs8EAB4o6d6ba6cOz8nHxp6rTr-FVc8USUng/w400-h294/cats-claw-for-dogs-and-cats.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Cat's claw is a good choice to help soothe a sore throat, reduce coughing and symptoms of asthma while supporting liver and heart health.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For cat's claw: <br /></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Health benefits.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dosage.<br /></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/cats-claw-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">.3 Garlic</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>for adult dogs and puppies 6 months of age or older</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>can also be used for cats when strictly following dosage guidelines in my garlic article (link provided below)</i><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5QxkEIda0EU93rnXsWgkMYH-l1tRgcNXCYEPrq1iZliRUTgdxmh50xmXT38VM2s86VVACpWlwEnEagrZLOfnjWLNTYwyAkPZD0MAmBGQRsKtDdZ5Ge-sHC4-lMuJa_io2ie73ruYfIuZnJmp2Nm4AwD06PynMrRSE60Wvs5cDsKvVxdKpzqEqqYTPA/s1920/garlic-for-dogs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="garlic helps prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5QxkEIda0EU93rnXsWgkMYH-l1tRgcNXCYEPrq1iZliRUTgdxmh50xmXT38VM2s86VVACpWlwEnEagrZLOfnjWLNTYwyAkPZD0MAmBGQRsKtDdZ5Ge-sHC4-lMuJa_io2ie73ruYfIuZnJmp2Nm4AwD06PynMrRSE60Wvs5cDsKvVxdKpzqEqqYTPA/w400-h400/garlic-for-dogs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Fresh garlic is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. Garlic acts on the upper and lower airways and lungs to reduce inflammation. Garlic also helps fight asthma, aids detox and supports heart health.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For garlic: <br /></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Health benefits.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Preparation instructions. <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dosing Instructions.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Cautions and contradictions for use. </span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><i></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>.4 Ginger Root<br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>for puppies, dogs, cats and kittens</i></span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjny9iUCcP_kf5pZt_Q3DTw1eZJf9yJXtg_-XZryF89pXNo8SPNzxFskZY8wVdoB4zxNEN0aArYsBcel4shBmlLwH2phh4W9gJ8YN_ErvogUskY4OVHEEyGDOIkWN8iTW7paS2hDaSRgO5XuOeooUPs5wETBKNmp9IVjVXzVyk_E48t6x257gTtIkeZkw/s1280/ginger-root-for-dogs-and-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ginger root helps prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjny9iUCcP_kf5pZt_Q3DTw1eZJf9yJXtg_-XZryF89pXNo8SPNzxFskZY8wVdoB4zxNEN0aArYsBcel4shBmlLwH2phh4W9gJ8YN_ErvogUskY4OVHEEyGDOIkWN8iTW7paS2hDaSRgO5XuOeooUPs5wETBKNmp9IVjVXzVyk_E48t6x257gTtIkeZkw/w400-h266/ginger-root-for-dogs-and-cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i></i></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Ginger root is another powerful airway and lung anti-inflammatory. Ginger cleanses the lungs, reduces mucus, dilates (relaxes) the airways to help your dog and cat breath better. Ginger can also help reduce injury to the lungs and supports heart health.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Ginger can be given to dogs and cats in various forms, for example:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Fresh grated ginger.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Fresh ginger juice. <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Ginger powder.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Ginger tea (steeped ginger root).</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For ginger: <br /></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Health benefits.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Preparation instructions. <br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dosing Instructions.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Cautions and contradictions for use. </span></li></ol><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>.5 Marjoram, Oregano and Thyme Leaf </b></span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: times; font-size: medium;">for puppies and dogs, cats and kittens</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQaPoqusaZFkZBDePAHboM9PhDvUHTE-l2_wK8PqWkk6D637k6O9to-g1rCBV37mI2dfScuaslj5o9oZMV-0CZUsMcWIMCAwM4ANnTu0lUa-x_FHukEivZ3l9cyNx_4FldUwK9mmvm_KdwdDEfXtFdJYOYqFEsobUIMhiqt87JyL6-jH40lD1khAml6w/s596/marjoram-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="marjoram leaf, oregano leaf and thyme leaf help prevent and treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="524" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQaPoqusaZFkZBDePAHboM9PhDvUHTE-l2_wK8PqWkk6D637k6O9to-g1rCBV37mI2dfScuaslj5o9oZMV-0CZUsMcWIMCAwM4ANnTu0lUa-x_FHukEivZ3l9cyNx_4FldUwK9mmvm_KdwdDEfXtFdJYOYqFEsobUIMhiqt87JyL6-jH40lD1khAml6w/w351-h400/marjoram-for-dogs-cats.png" width="351" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Fresh <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/marjoram-herb-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">marjoram leaf</a>, oregano leaf and thyme leaf can help ease sore throat, cough and eye issues. These fresh herbs are an excellent source of important anti-inflammatory antioxidants that help reduce symptoms of wildfire smoke inhalation. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Allow your puppy, dog, cat or kitten to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-select</a> which of these herbs best suite her situation.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Preparation</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Wash the fresh herbs.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Finely cut, mash or puree the herbs.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Store in a glass container, placed in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Serving Size</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp per day for x-small dogs (under 10 lbs), up to 1/8 cup per day for x-large dogs.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: times; font-size: large;">.6 Mullein Leaf </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: times; font-size: medium;">for puppies and dogs, cats and kittens</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkC0cmyEx3P27dQsnDzuBN3HLKTAnPYfUvwvtcEvL8Wy8ORtF70mtrA9wqscP_ZjQPEHerI7yOoMJQa9v4v0PFvPK6t7x_7ZDiHGZvionP-g1unyb4WsCHUyPnJmr40LrhuMOvDYnDGjZMNE4SxUJlQoL4S02QFMxD_rKXg2o8zId98kt_-syFAd7Jw/s818/mullein-leaf-for-environmental-allergy-relief.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mullein leaf helps treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="818" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkC0cmyEx3P27dQsnDzuBN3HLKTAnPYfUvwvtcEvL8Wy8ORtF70mtrA9wqscP_ZjQPEHerI7yOoMJQa9v4v0PFvPK6t7x_7ZDiHGZvionP-g1unyb4WsCHUyPnJmr40LrhuMOvDYnDGjZMNE4SxUJlQoL4S02QFMxD_rKXg2o8zId98kt_-syFAd7Jw/w400-h176/mullein-leaf-for-environmental-allergy-relief.png" width="400" /></a></div> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Mullein leaf is an excellent herb for soothing mucous membranes</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">. Mullein reduces inflammation in the upper and lower airway, helps clear the lungs, calms and reduces pain.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For mullein: <br /></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Health benefits.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Preparation Instructions</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dosage.<br /></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-natural-herbal-treatments-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. <br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: large;">.7 Slippery Elm Bark</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>for puppies, dogs, cats and kittens</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMS56NL3qExWSVyDUlFaqsahPmqKZuLrAiS6gztiWrYqrEZqPjUFsZx3ItgH7HMi4hHWRKrzYmeQGS61g4KtbO6lBb0oLLYFCjBPVOhTlalLBrgTXDNFRu4eCGmXR9EmPyIAz1CIYmW9NCCHSUps5xFYDd7odvnYTgtTgE1fOXL7uLxdZ6rCz8YOWog/s940/Slippery-elm-bark-quotation.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="slippery elm bark helps treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMS56NL3qExWSVyDUlFaqsahPmqKZuLrAiS6gztiWrYqrEZqPjUFsZx3ItgH7HMi4hHWRKrzYmeQGS61g4KtbO6lBb0oLLYFCjBPVOhTlalLBrgTXDNFRu4eCGmXR9EmPyIAz1CIYmW9NCCHSUps5xFYDd7odvnYTgtTgE1fOXL7uLxdZ6rCz8YOWog/w400-h335/Slippery-elm-bark-quotation.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Slippery elm bark helps to reduce upper and lower airway irritation and inflammation, while healing mucosal tissue. Slippery elm is an excellent choice for healing damaged airway, treating cough, pain and sore throat resulting from wildfire smoke inhalation.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>For:<br /></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">More on slippery elm bark health benefits.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">How to use slippery elm bark.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Slippery elm bark syrup recipe.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dosage instructions.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">And other important information. <br /></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/slippery-elm-bark-herbs-for-dogs-and.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>4.1 Homeopathic Remedies That Help Protect and Treat Wildfire Smoke Inhalation Injury</b></span></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iEWMt2GeNPPQvUsPdd7nBey0Ar-Hh7QNupNdSUxvcu5o36bbrm5X3090oD59diIv5ARQ0vinSeW2pjGgsTKHLQgjLmzK4koy4FV6MWYzPVyRWk13qdx-XgkgQmMtrkYk9-flNc5MDd1b8HyplDl3L2w3YRix1iMpSm1mhUHeQh5Tif7G8rCd0T8lbA/s1920/common-homeopathic-remedies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="homeopatic remedies help treat wildfire smoke inhalation symptoms and injury in dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iEWMt2GeNPPQvUsPdd7nBey0Ar-Hh7QNupNdSUxvcu5o36bbrm5X3090oD59diIv5ARQ0vinSeW2pjGgsTKHLQgjLmzK4koy4FV6MWYzPVyRWk13qdx-XgkgQmMtrkYk9-flNc5MDd1b8HyplDl3L2w3YRix1iMpSm1mhUHeQh5Tif7G8rCd0T8lbA/w400-h300/common-homeopathic-remedies.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></b></span></div></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><span>.1 A Sampling of Common Helpful Homeopathic Remedies </span></b></span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><span><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>for puppies and dogs, cats and kittens</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Arsenicum </b></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">A great remedy for wildfire smoke inhalation accompanied by anxiety. Eyes may be teary and irritated. Nose may be irritated and dripping. Coughing is worse at night.<br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Byronia</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Larynx and trachea are inflamed and sore, your animal's voice may be hoarse. A dry hacking cough may be present and may be worse at night or after taking fluids, or eating. Breathing may be laboured, difficult. Symptoms may be worse from being in open air or a warm room.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Causticum</b></span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Your animal may be troubled by a tickling cough during the night, and hoarseness (without pain) in the morning. Her chest may be sensitive when touched or when pressure is applied. A preference for fresh air may be seen.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Carbo Vegetabilis</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Your animal is experiencing strong symptoms of smoke inhalation injury such as great difficulty breathing, may be hoarse with a sore throat sore chest, exhausted and weak. A preference for cool air may be seen.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Euphrasia</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">An excellent choice if your animal is experiencing eye irritation, weepy eyes, irritated or runny nose, a mild day-time cough may present. No other airway symptoms are present.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Kali Bichromicum</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">A good choice if your animal has experienced high levels of wildfire smoke inhalation particulate. Inhalation has resulted in painful, irritated, inflamed sinuses and lung irritation with much stubborn mucous. A painful cough that causes a sire chest may also be present.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #660000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Silicea</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">This is a good choice if your animal has inhaled smoke particulate. Silicea will help push-out the smoke particulate from the body. Your animal may be experiencing a dry, cough from inhaling particulate. Yellow mucous may be present.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">5.0 Herbal Eye Drops To Reduce Symptoms of Smoke Irritation</span></b></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwaGEFfYNR9H4nQCDYdZ3MmB0JvqP4p90oAYanQnejBBSj7RLggEGa_5xt91c9uwVY7_9dtKVPBaTEwLnyFiojMICIWw2ugdnXxxAviAYtmq5gim6XN3AxbyooCfYTShZWK9kk1V5s5NHB7NYtbm0FSIMbcGB8dMLbP3GeLs2dyoIueXoPVTk9UP_-g/s1920/antibacterial-soothing-floral-rinse%20for-dog-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="herbal eye drops help treat wildfire smoke inhalation eye irritation in dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwaGEFfYNR9H4nQCDYdZ3MmB0JvqP4p90oAYanQnejBBSj7RLggEGa_5xt91c9uwVY7_9dtKVPBaTEwLnyFiojMICIWw2ugdnXxxAviAYtmq5gim6XN3AxbyooCfYTShZWK9kk1V5s5NHB7NYtbm0FSIMbcGB8dMLbP3GeLs2dyoIueXoPVTk9UP_-g/w400-h266/antibacterial-soothing-floral-rinse%20for-dog-cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">.1 Eyebright Tea Drops</span></b></span></h3></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Eyebright is rich in eye nourishing antioxidants that help protect, treat and remedy irritated, inflamed eyes and eyelids. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Eyebright Tea Drop Recipe</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Eye bright tea bags or cut and sifted eyebright.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Tea infuser if using cut and sifted eyebright.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Distilled water.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Tea cup.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Glass eye dropper.</span></li></ol><div><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Boil the water.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Place the eyebright tea in the tea cup.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Allow the tea to steep for 15 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Remove the tea bag or tea infuser.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">The eyebright tea is ready for use.</span></li></ol><div><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Instructions for Use</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Use an eye dropper to place 1 to 3 drops in each eye, one to four times per day depending in severity of eye irritation.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Discard the tea at the end of the day.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Brew a fresh cup of tea daily when the drops are needed. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">The drops can be used daily until wildfire smoke has cleared and eyes are better.<br /></span></li></ol><div><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>If you don't have eyebright tea on hand, you can substitute with one of the herbal teas below. Follow the preparation and use instructions above to make the eye drops. <br /></i></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b></b></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><span>.2 Additional Options For Herbal Tea Eye Drops</span></b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></h3></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>1.1 Rooibos Tea</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Learn more about rooibos <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/health-benefits-of-red-rooibos-tea-for.html" target="_blank">in this article</a>. <br /></span></li></ul><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>1.2 Chamomile Tea</b></span></div><div><ul 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Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-78776851629433957202023-04-26T21:32:00.004-04:002023-11-27T22:53:11.814-05:00Use These Herbal Rinse Recipes for Dogs and Cats to Soothe, Refresh, and Help Heal Skin and Paw Issues, Anal Gland Issues and More<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtU3U2chACfHqF2ZOd7waaN0kuGh_oK9gLF2Og4MCTwtLhnH5h51XjWK5IXS44cB88Yq7gcZPoKyXrFfnhXkza8h2FofHSCsJ-e60yObfYrg4B08t7DhH-xYno4acka_EAO7qLDm_-3CoCl2uJrFQKqHdiNCawNYPJP2AtRJLy1s-wY1NDMS6PCHKog/s1920/herbal-rinse-recipes-for-dogs-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="1920" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtU3U2chACfHqF2ZOd7waaN0kuGh_oK9gLF2Og4MCTwtLhnH5h51XjWK5IXS44cB88Yq7gcZPoKyXrFfnhXkza8h2FofHSCsJ-e60yObfYrg4B08t7DhH-xYno4acka_EAO7qLDm_-3CoCl2uJrFQKqHdiNCawNYPJP2AtRJLy1s-wY1NDMS6PCHKog/w400-h281/herbal-rinse-recipes-for-dogs-cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">★</span><span style="font-size: small;"> 5.5 min read</span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>In this article:</b></span><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">General Health Benefits<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Herbal Rinse Recipes for Dogs and Cats</span></li><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rooibos Tea and Lemon Anti-itch Rinse Recipe</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chamomile and Green Tea Soothing Rinse Recipe</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lemon Balm and Nettle Leaf Refreshing Healing Rinse Recipe </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Peppermint, Fennel and Rose Sensitive Skin Rinse Recipe <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Floral Antibacterial, Soothing Rinse Recipe</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Calendula, Antibacterial, Healing Rinse Recipe</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Marjoram Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Cleansing Rinse Recipe<br /></span></li></ol></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1.0 General Health Benefits of the Herbal Rinses</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The herbal rinse recipes in this article help calm, cleanse, refresh, nourish and heal. The rinses are helpful for skin and fur issues, <i>for example:<br /></i></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Anal gland inflammation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dry skin, dry brittle fur. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Irritated, inflamed paws.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Skin allergy issues. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Skin cleansing and detox. <br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">These rinses: </span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are gentle on fur and skin.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Can be used as often as needed.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Can be used for paw soaks.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Can be used as a soothing, healing spray.<br /></span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You don't have to worry if your dog or cat licks or drinks the herbal rises as they provide health benefits when used topically and when ingested.</span><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To achieve the best healing effect use organic or wild-crafted herbs and teas. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2.0 Herbal Rinse Recipes for Dogs and Cats</b></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">2.1 Rooibos Tea and Lemon Anti-Itch Rinse Recipe</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDlVbx089lhvWGdTBu53th_WTjlbXBlkqvDn3lYlVOJ2qdhcmNLVy0noSFFwPhOml_aqn43u0WrMIM5cziIXzF1bm00N5tyuE8JbBNZ8C136xl0oONR8aKbSkcSkXmo7qt_qclQQzSTow145STRAKZnKEtJw1emncypLButRF-b5fciZn1jRjWX5-FGw/s376/rooibos-herbal-rinse-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="376" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDlVbx089lhvWGdTBu53th_WTjlbXBlkqvDn3lYlVOJ2qdhcmNLVy0noSFFwPhOml_aqn43u0WrMIM5cziIXzF1bm00N5tyuE8JbBNZ8C136xl0oONR8aKbSkcSkXmo7qt_qclQQzSTow145STRAKZnKEtJw1emncypLButRF-b5fciZn1jRjWX5-FGw/s320/rooibos-herbal-rinse-for-dogs-cats.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><i>Rooibos tea and fresh lemon rinse:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><i>Excellent for treating skin allergies and inflamed, irritated paws.<br /></i></span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><i>Helps calm, soothe and nourish skin itch and inflammation.<br /></i></span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Rooibos has approximately 50% <u>more</u> antioxidants than green tea. </span></span></i></span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Use as a rise, bath or paw soak. </span></span></i></span><br /></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rooibos tea (red bush tea) bags or loose leaf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Tea infuser if using loose leaf tea. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lemon, one fresh. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring, filtered or distilled water. </span><br /></li></ol><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the following in a tea pot:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">2 rooibos tea bags, or 2 tsps of loose rooibos tea in a tea infuser.</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Boil a pot of water. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pour the boiled water into the tea pot.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow the tea to steep and cool to slightly warm or room temperature.</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Select warm or room temperature to suit your dog, or cat's situation.<br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the tea has cooled remove the tea bags or tea infuser.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Squeeze the juice out of 1 fresh lemon.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Add the fresh lemon juice to the cooled rooibos tea. </span><br /></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To Use</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rinse or bath/soak your dog or cat with the rooibos and lemon tea rinse.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">You don't need to rinse the tea off. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Reuse as needed to soothe and nourish skin and fur.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then brew a fresh batch as needed.<br /></span></li></ol><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Health Benefits</span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="main" style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #cc0000;">Rooibos tea is
naturally:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Anti-allergenic and calming.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rich in vitamin C, quercetin and </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">other skin-health supporting antioxidants.</span></span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #cc0000;">Learn more about Rooibos:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Health benefits.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Uses for dogs and cats:<br /></span></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Go to <a href="http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/06/health-benefits-of-red-rooibos-tea-for.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif""><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif""> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #7f6000;">2.2 Chamomile and Green Tea Soothing Rinse Recipe</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #7f6000;"> </span><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #6aa84f;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif""><i>Use as a rinse, bath or paw soak. <br /></i></span></span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chamomile tea bags or loose leaf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Green </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Tea bags or loose leaf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Tea infuser if using loose leaf tea. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring, filtered or distilled water. </span><br /></li></ol><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the following in a tea pot:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">2 chamomile tea bags, or 2 tsps of loose tea in a tea infuser.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 bag of green tea (decaffinated green tea), or 1 tsp of loose tea in a tea infuser. <br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Boil a pot of water. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pour the boiled water into the tea pot.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow the tea to steep and cool to slightly warm or room temperature.</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Select warm or room temperature to suit your dog, or cat's situation.<br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the tea has cooled remove the tea bags or tea infuser.</span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To Use</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rinse or bath/soak your dog or cat with the chamomile, green tea rinse.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">You don't need to rinse the tea off. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Reuse as needed to calm, soothe and help heal inflamed skin.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then brew a fresh batch as needed.</span></li></ol><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Health Benefits</span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Learn more about chamomile:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Health benefits,</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Uses for dogs and cats:<br /></span></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/chamomile-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. <br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div class="main"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="main"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;">Lemon balm and stinging nettle leaf rinse is:</span><br /></div><div class="main"><ol><li><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><i>Excellent for treatment of skin allergies and otherwise irritated, inflammed skin.</i></span></li><li><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><i>Helpful for treating dry skin and fur.<br /></i></span></li><li><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><i>Help soothe anal gland issues.<br /></i></span></li><li><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><i>Helps refresh, cleanse, detox, nourish and tone</i></span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><i> skin.</i></span></li><li><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><i>Use as a rinse, bath or paw soak.<br /></i></span></li></ol></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lemon balm tea bags or loose leaf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Green </span><span style="font-size: medium;">tea bags or loose leaf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Tea infuser if using loose leaf tea. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring, filtered or distilled water. </span><br /></li></ol><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the following in a tea pot:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">2 lemon balm tea bags, or 2 tsps of loose tea in a tea infuser.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 bag of green tea (decaffeinated green tea), or 1 tsp of loose tea in a tea infuser. <br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Boil a pot of water. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pour the boiled water into the tea pot.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow the tea to steep and cool to slightly warm or room temperature.</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Select warm or room temperature to suit your dog, or cat's situation.<br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the tea has cooled remove the tea bags or tea infuser.</span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To Use</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rinse or bath/soak your dog or cat with the lemon balm and nettle tea rinse.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">You don't need to rinse the tea off. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Reuse as needed to calm, soothe and help heal inflamed skin.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then brew a fresh batch as needed.</span></li></ol><p><br /></p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2.4<span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif""><span> Peppermint, Fennel and Rose Sensitive Skin Rinse Recipe for Dogs and Cats</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="main"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif""><span> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: medium;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif""><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span></span></b></span></div><div class="main"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif""><span style="color: #e06666;"></span></span></b></span><div class="main"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: medium;">Rose, fennel, peppermint herbal rinse is: </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></div><div class="main"><ol><li><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: medium;"><i>Excellent for dry, sensitive skin<br /></i></span></li><li><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: medium;"><i>Calming, cooling and anti-inflammatory.</i></span></li><li><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: medium;"><i>Use as a rinse, bath or paw soak.<br /></i></span></li></ol></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rose petal tea bags or loose leaf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Fennel</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> tea bags or loose leaf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Peppermint tea bags or loose leaf.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Fennel</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> bags or loose leaf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Tea infuser if using loose leaf tea. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring, filtered or distilled water. </span><br /></li></ol><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the following in a tea pot:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">2 Rose petal tea bags, or 2 tsps of loose tea in a tea infuser.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 Fennel tea bag or 1 tsp of loose tea in a tea infuser.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 peppermint tea bag or 1 tsp of loose tea in a tea infuser.</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Boil a pot of water. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pour the boiled water into the tea pot.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow the tea to steep and cool to slightly warm or room temperature.</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Select warm or room temperature to suit your dog, or cat's situation.<br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the tea has cooled remove the tea bags or tea infuser.</span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To Use</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rinse or bath/soak your dog or cat with the rose, fennel, peppermint tea rinse,<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">You don't need to rinse the tea off. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Reuse as needed to calm, cool, soothe and help heal inflamed skin.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then brew a fresh batch as needed.</span></li></ol></div><div class="main"><br /></div><div class="main">
<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2.5 Floral Antibacterial, Soothing Rinse Recipe for Dogs and Cats</span></span></div><div class="main"><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><br /></div>
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<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisc9zr3sgH__X9V0jp8asHw57qfTUJr9GEmYKgs3hTUCNEaze8M6nMnu9Kh5ZUnb6bhrMICZV0TlNYjIXQBMr4sgSy6mOZb-Y7juZkuxBWTy_q8LtghuYUzmZUWNyN11CqICeXlhgP60b4kisLv0QWKo7uknSCWE1PLDhAlUepbrCM1k2UX0Z6oYPmpg/s1920/antibacterial-soothing-floral-rinse%20for-dog-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="floral antibacterial, soothing rinse for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisc9zr3sgH__X9V0jp8asHw57qfTUJr9GEmYKgs3hTUCNEaze8M6nMnu9Kh5ZUnb6bhrMICZV0TlNYjIXQBMr4sgSy6mOZb-Y7juZkuxBWTy_q8LtghuYUzmZUWNyN11CqICeXlhgP60b4kisLv0QWKo7uknSCWE1PLDhAlUepbrCM1k2UX0Z6oYPmpg/w400-h266/antibacterial-soothing-floral-rinse%20for-dog-cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif""><br /></span></span><div class="main"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;">This floral herbal rinse is: </span><span style="color: #e69138;"><br /></span></div><div class="main"><ol><li><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"><i>Excellent for infected, inflamed skin.<br /></i></span></li><li><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"><i>Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, soothing, calming.</i></span></li><li><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"><i>Good for skin allergies, anal gland infections, wound healing.</i></span><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"><i></i></span></li><li><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"><i>Use as a rinse, bath or paw soak.<br /></i></span></li></ol></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>You'll Need</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Calendula flowers.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chamomile flowers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lavender flowers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rose petals.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Slippery elm bark. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Witch hazel.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Tea infuser or muslin bag.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring, filtered or distilled water. </span><br /></li></ol><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place 1 ounce of <u>each</u> of the herbs below in a muslin bag or large ball infuser:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Calendula flowers.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chamomile flowers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lavender flowers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rose petals.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Slippery elm bark. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Witch hazel.</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the filled muslin bag or tea infuser in the tea pot.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Boil a pot of water. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pour the boiled water into the tea pot.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow the tea to steep and cool to slightly warm or room temperature.</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Select warm or room temperature to suit your dog, or cat's situation.<br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the tea has cooled remove the muslin bag or tea infuser.</span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To Use</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rinse or bath/soak your dog or cat with the floral rinse,<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">You don't need to rinse the tea off. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Reuse as needed to calm, cool, soothe and help heal inflamed skin.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then brew a fresh batch as needed.</span></li></ol></div><span style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></span></div><div class="main"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">2.6 Calendula Antibacterial, Healing Rinse</span><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> Recipe<br /></span></div></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNtIB5HPEhcPPimcj549kWEkTEKi2VfJOFEpLVS1rSepnvFrvi0HI6LVIQoi8-LAfw0kyOdCts4Tt43n6iOLfBf0MucX1zDYE_3vFVnQNtIFwKJ1EhllPIApwi1-aA42f9gXnpLJ5xfEKyOvJK7E2OULbgCF22oQ_DYo9ffu3-roB42Vk-l-Kum_1ng/s1920/calendula-rinse-recipe-for-dogs-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="calendula flower antibacterial, anti-inflammatoryrinse recipe for dogs" border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1920" height="278" 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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For Calendula:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits,</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rinse recipe:</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2020/03/your-dogs-skin-can-benefit-from-this.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">2.7 Marjoram Cleansing, Antimicrobial, Analgesic Rinse</span><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> Recipe</span><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"> <div 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</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Antimicrobial, pain relieving, calming, anti-inflammatory.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Use as a rinse, bath or paw soak.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Also helpful for anal gland issues. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For Marjoram:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits,</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rinse recipe:</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a 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style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To set-up your holistic behavioral session get in-touch via email, go to my <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.ca/contact-me/" target="_blank">contact me page.</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Affiliations to Companies </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">✓ None. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">✓ I don't sell food, supplements, or other products.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">✓ </span><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm not aligned with any companies. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Article by </b>Karen Rosenfeld. <br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-6787382052292450312023-04-08T01:10:00.008-04:002023-04-25T13:31:24.882-04:00Use Raw Honey to Help Reduce Your Dog's Environmental Allergy, Hay Fever Symptoms<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCetjL-iEKP7-jEXs38w9l6MWCwd3wEG6s3irt-z7x9nre4beXIDD81Z_6MfYI1yv4Gncsuw_ioux0xbcWajd3uNNKqpH9Cf8j-uPypLRGY5HAPaE5bA_8B2hlIL0ISC0rKvdFJKl9ruEJG2ZE0u2VyuxtMhHVkiYgu6AzYEsmvotIW-BKin4OPVz7KQ/s1920/raw-honey-to-reduce-dog-allergy-symptoms.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to use raw honey to help reduce your dog's environmental allergy symptoms" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCetjL-iEKP7-jEXs38w9l6MWCwd3wEG6s3irt-z7x9nre4beXIDD81Z_6MfYI1yv4Gncsuw_ioux0xbcWajd3uNNKqpH9Cf8j-uPypLRGY5HAPaE5bA_8B2hlIL0ISC0rKvdFJKl9ruEJG2ZE0u2VyuxtMhHVkiYgu6AzYEsmvotIW-BKin4OPVz7KQ/w400-h266/raw-honey-to-reduce-dog-allergy-symptoms.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">★</span><span style="font-size: small;"> 2.5 min read</span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">In this article:</span></b></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">How Raw Honey Helps Reduce Environmental Allergy, Hay Fever Symptoms<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">When to Start Dosing With Raw Honey<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">What Type of Honey to Use</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">How to Include Raw Honey In Your Dog's Diet<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Dosage or Raw Honey For Your Dog</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cautions for Using Honey <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Learn More About Raw Honey for Dogs<br /></span></li></ol>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>1. How Raw Honey Helps Reduce Environmental Allergy, Hay Fever Symptoms </b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>in Dogs</b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">If your dog has environmental allergies (hay fever) caused by pollen<i><u>,</u> </i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><i>locally</i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>produced,
unpasteurized raw honey can help reduce allergy symptoms. </span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Honey contains trace amounts of pollen. <br /></span><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">When
raw honey is dosed daily, the trace amount of pollen (in raw honey)
gently inoculates your dog's immune system to pollen. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Over-time the immune system stops seeing pollen as a foreign intruder. The immune system stops attacking the pollen. Hay fever (allergy symptoms) become less intense and in some cases completely resolve.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>2. When To Start Dosing With Raw Honey</b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h2></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">It's important to allow time for the natural inoculation process to build-up prior to the start of hay fever (allergy) season. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">For maximum efficacy, dosing (honey), should start at least 6 months prior to onset-of hay fever season. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">You
can start dosing at any time, but you'll need to be patient. If you
start just before to or during allergy season, don't expect to see much
to any moderation of symptoms during the first hay fever (allergy) season or part
there-of. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="MsoPlainText"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">3. What Type of Honey To Use</span></span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></b></span></h2></div>
</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>Do Use</b></span></div><ol><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Raw unpasteurized, pure local honey, produced by bees within a 50
mile (80 km) radius of where you live.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Typically it's best to choose a wildflower honey </span></li></ol><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don't Use</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Processed, pasteurized, mass produced commercial honey as it is just sugar. It does <i><u>not</u></i>
have the health benefits of locally produced natural honey. <i>Pasteurized </i>honey is NOT good for dogs.</span></div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /><div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f;">4. How to Include Raw Honey In Your Dog's Diet </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i></i></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Select one of the following options:</i></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6P-ohOCG-HcP7ZelKdcKRRkZPWbFEwtv8nkMXJEnStcpcGZX-_abKlc8r-kZASOvpGNdrG42bQK_ElRCwf7TtLCtS_inwE9qncxTknlndViV6ZH6c3P2AZZYM-Exh57uP_YTdkLumfbcJU3WEZ_x8Q3L6L8ktce2FkEx3IzAhCVHU6sFUCcqoxPKV8g/s1920/raw-honey-for-dogs-with-environmental-allergies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw honey for dogs with environmental allergies" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6P-ohOCG-HcP7ZelKdcKRRkZPWbFEwtv8nkMXJEnStcpcGZX-_abKlc8r-kZASOvpGNdrG42bQK_ElRCwf7TtLCtS_inwE9qncxTknlndViV6ZH6c3P2AZZYM-Exh57uP_YTdkLumfbcJU3WEZ_x8Q3L6L8ktce2FkEx3IzAhCVHU6sFUCcqoxPKV8g/w400-h266/raw-honey-for-dogs-with-environmental-allergies.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>Option One - Raw Honey</b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Add the local wild flower honey to
your dog’s food once a day. </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Follow the daily dosage guideline provided further below.</span></li></ol><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><div class="MsoPlainText"><b><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Option Two - Raw Honey, Mullein and Stinging Nettle</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Do a herb and honey infusion with honey,
mullein and nettle. </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Add the infusion to your dog's food once a day.</span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Instructions to make the infusion, and </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">health benefits of mullein and stinging nettle for dogs with environmental allergies</span></span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">:<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-natural-herbal-treatments-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></li></ul></div><div><div class="MsoPlainText"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: medium;"><b><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></b></span><div class="MsoPlainText">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b><span>5. Daily Dosage of Raw Honey For Your Dog</span></b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b><span><br /></span></b></span></div>
</div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>Dose According to Your Dog's Body Weight </b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">¼ tsp for every 20 pounds (9.0 kg) of body weight.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Dose daily.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">The daily dosage can be given at one meal or divided between 2 meals. </span></li></ol><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f;">6. Cautions for Using Honey</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span></b></span></h2></div></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b>6.1 Puppies Under 6 months of Age</b></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Honey should not be given to puppies 6 months of age or younger.</span></li></ul></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b>6.2 Allergy To Honey</b></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> If your dog is allergic to honey</span><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">, </span></i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">do <i><u>not</u></i> give honey to your dog.</span></li></ul><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>6.3 Additional Cautions and Interactions<br /></b></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Read section '10.0 Cautions and Interactions' </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/01/honey-good-for-dogs-cats-honey-is.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></span></li></ul><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>7. Learn More About Raw Honey for Dogs </b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">To learn more about the health benefits of honey for dogs:</span></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/01/honey-good-for-dogs-cats-honey-is.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></li></ul><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , 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/></span></div></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-69078452203514443862023-03-02T00:39:00.014-05:002023-04-04T12:53:21.177-04:00Chocolate Poisoning In Dogs, Symptoms and What to Do<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWKkmtUEbi6BGaznCCXiCOF38oxocVpGl7GoMdbl1R1eo6dlZEKbHdmt2h03boRp7Y_DEMrkAJmIaHKkrDJigy9UmAOLLtldLI2goBnMg-U8eD45x0UQyl6y7-hBErCPOVve-FOuq7wtS4DzYBQGZOPnhKuWG_jgF5OGOtq9dvxjKck681N0JiZ9MeA/s1280/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="chocolate poisoning in dogs, symptoms and what to do" border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWKkmtUEbi6BGaznCCXiCOF38oxocVpGl7GoMdbl1R1eo6dlZEKbHdmt2h03boRp7Y_DEMrkAJmIaHKkrDJigy9UmAOLLtldLI2goBnMg-U8eD45x0UQyl6y7-hBErCPOVve-FOuq7wtS4DzYBQGZOPnhKuWG_jgF5OGOtq9dvxjKck681N0JiZ9MeA/w400-h268/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 3.5 min read</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> In this article:</b></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dogs most vulnerable to chocolate poisoning</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Types of chocolate, most poisonous to least poisonous</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Non poisonous types of chocolate <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Symptoms of chocolate poisoning</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chocolate toxicity calculator, an aid to assess risk<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">What to do if your dog eats chocolate </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Poison control help centre <br /></span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Chocolate (and cocoa) are poisonous (toxic) to dogs due to two natural compounds, theobromine and caffeine. Theobromine and caffeine speed-up heart rate and over-stimulate a dog's nervous system.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"><b>Dogs Most Vulnerable to Chocolate Poisoning</b></span><br /></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ingestion of chocolate can cause serious acute illness and death.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">While not all dogs experience a serious adverse reaction to consuming chocolate, many dogs do become seriously ill and die. Improper treatment, or treatment started too late can result in death. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">How ingestion of chocolate effects your dog, depends on her personal circumstances, for example:</span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The body weight of your dog.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">How much chocolate your dog consumed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The type of chocolate.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The overall state of your dog's health and vulnerability.</span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span>Types of Chocolate, Most Poisonous to Least Poisonous</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The following types of chocolate, are listed from most poisonous to least poisonous:<br /></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cocoa powder<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Unsweetened Baker's chocolate</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cocoa bean hulls <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Semisweet chocolate, Sweet dark chocolate<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dark chocolate</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Milk chocolate</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mixed content chocolate products such as cream filled, milk chocolate eggs.</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The toxicity to your dog of chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, chocolate cookies, etc. will depend on the type and amount of chocolate<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b>used. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span>Non Poisonous Types of Chocolate and Cocoa</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></b></span></h2><p><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;">Cocoa Butter</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Cocoa Butter is not poisonous to dogs. Cocoa butter contains a trace amount of theobromine and caffeine, insufficient to cause poisoning. This does <i>not</i> make cocoa butter a suitable fat for your dog to consume as part of her diet. However if you use cocoa butter as a personal care item (e.g. for skin care, paw care, etc.), you don't have to worry if your dog licks a little of the cocoa butter.</span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;">White Chocolate</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">White chocolate contains only trace amounts of theobromine and caffeine, not enough to cause chocolate poisoning in dogs. However, white chocolate is not appropriate for dogs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Symptoms of Chocolate Poisoning</span></b></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Symptoms of poisoning typically start to occur within 6 to 12 hours after chocolate (or cocoa) has been ingested.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It is very important to monitor your dog for symptoms of chocolate poisoning. Symptoms include:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Diarrhea</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Vomiting</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Increased urination</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Tremors</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Abnormal heart rate, or increased heart rate</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Acute pancreatitis</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Seizures</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Collapse</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Death</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Chocolate Toxicity Calculator, an Aid to Assess Risk</span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A chocolate toxicity calculator can help you determine the level of threat to your dog. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Chocolate toxicity calculator:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pages-with-widgets/clinical-calculators?mode=list" target="_blank">Go here </a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li></ul><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #783f04;"> </span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">What To Do If Your Dog Eats Chocolate</span></b></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Call a Veterinary Professional</b></span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Immediately call your veterinarian, local emergency clinic or one of the poison control centre helplines listed at the bottom of this article.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You may be asked to give your dog activated charcoal, or given other instructions, or be asked to bring your dog into an emergency hospital.</span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><b>Activated Charcoal</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Activated charcoal can be administered within a specific window of time after ingestion of chocolate. The window is 1 hour to under 2 hours after your dog has consumed chocolate.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If more time has elapsed since consumption of chocolate occurred, charcoal will <i>not</i> help, <i>do not</i> administer charcoal. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Activated charcoal should <i>never </i>be given to a dog experiencing clinical signs of poisoning (toxicity), e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, etc. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If using activated charcoal powder it's important to avoid aspiration. Administer activated charcoal powder with a little water in a syringe. Activated charcoal can also be given in capsule.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Activated Charcoal Dosing Guidelines</span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Your veterinarian will advise which is most appropriate for your dog's situation, a single dose or repeated doses. <br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;">Single Dose</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1g up to 4g of activated charcoal per kg of body weight</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;">Repeated Dose</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1g to 2g of activated charcoal per kg of body weight.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dose every 4 to 6 hours, 2x to 4x as instructed by your veterinarian.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: 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Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-13976036156543795652023-02-20T00:07:00.016-05:002023-07-03T11:00:06.428-04:00Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats Natural Treatment and Remedy<p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqhQJFZ8asJYPDHTYIxvzCLFyV5WJb13iNcron78GO4F5aADWO9ZxVrcUNwjHNOoDX6jorwXgjVOqxTTBNGCkG_PeaNnv_FLQ5ynTB-28TiixVCbB7RIbwMjcQ5JYjdQg3-xpCw3tMbxoNxipPYRH9Q3Rbla9W1MEq2PajnVLcxOd4XQ9enVZrUJ_xA/s1280/ear-mites-in-dogs-cats-natural%20treatment.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ear mites in dogs and cats natural treatment and remedy" border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqhQJFZ8asJYPDHTYIxvzCLFyV5WJb13iNcron78GO4F5aADWO9ZxVrcUNwjHNOoDX6jorwXgjVOqxTTBNGCkG_PeaNnv_FLQ5ynTB-28TiixVCbB7RIbwMjcQ5JYjdQg3-xpCw3tMbxoNxipPYRH9Q3Rbla9W1MEq2PajnVLcxOd4XQ9enVZrUJ_xA/w400-h266/ear-mites-in-dogs-cats-natural%20treatment.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 4 min read</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In This Article:</span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">About Ear Mites</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Symptoms of an Ear Mite Infestation</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dogs and Cats Most Vulnerable to Ear Mite Infestation </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Treatment for Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Remedy to Help Prevent Re-infestation of Ear Mites</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Not Recommended for Treating Ear Mites</span></li></ol><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1. About Ear Mites</b></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ear mites are tiny surface mites, about the size of a pinhead. Ear mites can infest cats, dogs, ferrets, fox, guinea pigs, rabbits, other small animals, ruminants and humans (rare). Ear mites are highly contagious and can be passed from one species of animal to another. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ear mites spend the majority of their time in the dark, warm, moist environment of an animal's ear canal. Mites feed on dead skin cells, keratin and fatty compounds naturally present in live skin cells. The life cycle of an ear mite is approximately 3 weeks. Female ear mites fasten their eggs to the keratin in the ear canal. The eggs hatch, grow into adult mites and lay more eggs.<br /><br />Left untreated or improperly treated an ear mite infestation causes great discomfort, can result in secondary <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/04/herbal-ear-infection-treatments.html" target="_blank">ear infection</a> (bacterial or fungal), and ultimately cause damage to the ear. <br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2. Symptoms of an Ear Mite Infestation</b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When ear mites infest your dog and cat's ear canal, the skin becomes irritated and inflamed. The body reacts by producing ear wax. The ear wax builds up, causing additional irritation. As ear mites die, hatch and reproduce the ear wax becomes thicker, laden with detritus and dead mites. Eventually the wax can block the ear canal. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To help relieve the discomfort your dog or cat may
excessively itch and scratch her ear. This can cause broken skin,
resulting in a secondary bacterial or fungal infection.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Symptoms of an ear mite infestation include:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Red, inflamed skin of the ear flap and/or ear canal.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Itchy ears. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Repeated shaking of the head.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dark thick brown, crumbly waxy discharge from the ear.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Unpleasant odour emanating from the ear.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Fur loss around the ear flap.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Thickening of the skin.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Blockage of the ear canal.<br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3. Dogs and Cats Most Vulnerable to Ear Mite Infestations</b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Dogs and cats with an under-performing immune system are most vulnerable to ear mite infestation. The primary cause of acquired, (as opposed to inherited) immune system vulnerability includes:<br /></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">A highly processed <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/foods-that-dogs-should-never-eat.html" target="_blank">dry food or wet food </a>diet.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Conventional <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flea-tick-heartworm-parasite-prevention.html" target="_blank">flea, tick, heartworm products</a>.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Conventional medications.</span></li></ol><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.ca/my-dogs-and-cats/" target="_blank">My dogs and cats</a> and my <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.ca/client-photo-gallery/" target="_blank">client dogs and cats</a> don't get ear mite infestations. Why? Because they are on a species appropriate diet, natural insect, parasite preventative aids and no conventional medications. Their immune system is naturally supported making them unattractive to insects and parasites. <br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>4. Natural Treatment for Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats</b></span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To treat your dog and cat's ear mite infestation use natural ear drops applied directly to the ear and ear canal. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use one of the natural ear drop recipes below.</span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garlic Oil Ear Drop Recipe</span></span></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span>For dogs and puppies over 6 months of age, cats and kittens over 6 months of age. </span></span><br /></i></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Garlic is a traditional herbal medicinal, natural anti-parasitic, anti-microbial, broad spectrum antibiotic and anti-fungal. Read more about the health benefits of garlic <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0NYsCuL2wvdo1EoE552FE2R9HrYHEU6yMTcjEuhqAAJeCDmjpMjcqM2hwfOv5ZuV9Z8Co1SP9c8ccQNFoYWrjbVKNJ8W9hKKV0da6gjRONZcZ3R5zOkjyrdSPOj3rXhuoz5PoDH-EYxvR-FW3ZNR0teYjF9z1iJMcqxG-MkjMdb7p1Plk2dA9IgK4A/s1280/garlic-ear-mites.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="garlic drops ear mites natural treatment" border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0NYsCuL2wvdo1EoE552FE2R9HrYHEU6yMTcjEuhqAAJeCDmjpMjcqM2hwfOv5ZuV9Z8Co1SP9c8ccQNFoYWrjbVKNJ8W9hKKV0da6gjRONZcZ3R5zOkjyrdSPOj3rXhuoz5PoDH-EYxvR-FW3ZNR0teYjF9z1iJMcqxG-MkjMdb7p1Plk2dA9IgK4A/w400-h268/garlic-ear-mites.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recipe</span></b><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients </span></b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Garlic cloves, organic preferred. Do not use garlic from China.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cold pressed, organic, virgin olive oil or almond oil. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Small wide mouth mason jar.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cheesecloth or other breathable clean cloth.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Small glass dropper bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Preparation</span></b></u></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Remove the outer skin from the garlic cloves.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cut the garlic cloves into thin slices.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the sliced garlic in the jar. Leave 1" (2.5 cm) of space at the top of the jar.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pour oil into the jar, enough to completely cover the garlic. As noted above, don't overfill the jar, leave space at the top.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cover the top of the jar with the cheesecloth.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stretch the cheesecloth tight over the top of the jar.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Secure the cheesecloth with a string.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cure the garlic oil: place the jar in a warm location, secure the lid and allow it to stand for 10 to 14 days.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then remove the garlic cloves from the oil.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Strain the oil and pour it into the small glass dropper bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Store the oil in the refrigerator. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Instructions for Use</span></b></u></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Take the oil out of the refrigerator. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow it to sit on the counter to 10 to 15 minutes to warm up to room temperature.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then place 2 drops in both ear canals. Don't let the dropper touch the ear.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Gently rub your dog or cat's ear in a circular motion.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then allow your dog or cat to shake her head.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use a soft cotton or bamboo pad to gently wipe any excess oil and wax from your animal's ear.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Clean the dropper before placing it back in the bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Apply the drops twice a day until the ear mite infestation is resolved.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then apply the drops one day per week for a month.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Oregon Grape Root Ear Drop Recipe</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><i>For dogs and puppies, cats and kittens.</i></span><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jRycdXIQxqNxDvQJ1SIjo5JcBCAan9wBkVLHVquaJ88aJySrsgP4tZZ7hSWVoRJvwPxZkwPNoOMOE7cYE3m1GPRDZtPibZN6bTksBoBSyfzSbWakTNG5mYVCRgeP1xHbcTjLG0Th5VbHNta9nSPoCQIDrALijmKMOnsUBtKQFYeKveqW9MxpVDwz4A/s640/oregon-grape-root-ear-mites.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="oregon grape root drops natural treatment for ear mites" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jRycdXIQxqNxDvQJ1SIjo5JcBCAan9wBkVLHVquaJ88aJySrsgP4tZZ7hSWVoRJvwPxZkwPNoOMOE7cYE3m1GPRDZtPibZN6bTksBoBSyfzSbWakTNG5mYVCRgeP1xHbcTjLG0Th5VbHNta9nSPoCQIDrALijmKMOnsUBtKQFYeKveqW9MxpVDwz4A/w400-h300/oregon-grape-root-ear-mites.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Oregon grape is a traditional herbal medicinal with compounds that are antibacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recipe</span></b><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Ingredients</b></span><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Oregon grape root tincture</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Warm distilled water</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Glass dropper bottle <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Preparation</b></span></u></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place 4 ounces of warm distilled water and one teaspoon of Oregon grape tincture in the glass dropper bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Secure the bottle top and shake the bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Store in the refrigerator.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Instructions for Use</b></span></u></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Take the Oregon grape ear drops out of the refrigerator. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow it to sit on the counter to 10 to 15 minutes to warm up to room temperature.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then place 5 to 10 drops in both ear canals. Don't let the dropper touch the ear.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Gently rub your dog or cat's ear in a circular motion.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then allow your dog or cat to shake her head.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use a soft cotton or bamboo pad to gently wipe any excess oil and wax from your animal's ear.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Clean the dropper before placing it back in the bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Apply the drops twice a day until the ear mite infestation is resolved.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then apply the drops one day per week for a month.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Yellow Dock Root Ear Drop and Rinse Recipe<br /></span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Yellow dock root is a traditional medicinal astringent, anti-inflammatory and purifier. In addition to using the garlic oil <u>or</u> Oregon grape root drops, you can use the yellow dock drops and rinse to discourage ear mites.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RV4lBcwnz1gxDk1_birYccmC9_qIsBzwi5S1jmBJTR-eE-vwT4d2kG1sOEeZ-0TYLzLANlxudBBKiWuEgkmPSzh_2KHspGoH_HSyBXEkCH7Kgsb9Vy5P48h_78k5Y1jcEaOMUPDLTobHqWSYLNyjzYbml4mKxs13VAJ02uxVb7PpjP4bemG7g18dVQ/s300/yellow-dock-root.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="yellow dock root for ear mite infestation" border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RV4lBcwnz1gxDk1_birYccmC9_qIsBzwi5S1jmBJTR-eE-vwT4d2kG1sOEeZ-0TYLzLANlxudBBKiWuEgkmPSzh_2KHspGoH_HSyBXEkCH7Kgsb9Vy5P48h_78k5Y1jcEaOMUPDLTobHqWSYLNyjzYbml4mKxs13VAJ02uxVb7PpjP4bemG7g18dVQ/w400-h300/yellow-dock-root.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recipe</span></b><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Ingredients</b></span><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Yellow dock tincture</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Warm distilled water</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Glass dropper bottle <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Preparation</b></span></u></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place one tablespoon of warm distilled water and 3 drops of yellow dock tincture in the glass dropper bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Secure the bottle top and shake the bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Store in the refrigerator.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Instructions for Use</b></span></u></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Take the yellow dock ear drops out of the refrigerator. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow it to sit on the counter to 10 to 15 minutes to warm up to room temperature.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then place 5 to 10 drops in both ear canals. Don't let the dropper touch the ear.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Gently rub your dog or cat's ear in a circular motion.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then allow your dog or cat to shake her head.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use a soft cotton or bamboo pad to gently wipe any excess oil and wax from your animal's ear.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Clean the dropper before placing it back in the bottle.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Apply the drops twice a day until the ear mite infestation is resolved.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then apply the drops one day per week for a month.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can also use the yellow dock liquid solution as a rinse one times per week to cleanse your cats and dog's head, ears and tail to discourage the ear mites.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>5. Natural Remedy to Help Prevent Re-infestation of Ear Mites</b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Support your dog and cat's immune system. A poorly supported immune system and an acidic body provides the perfect environment for parasites.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Highly processed food, use of conventional flea tick heartworm products and overuse of conventional medications harms the immune system. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Naturally support your dog and cat's immune system and overall health by taking the steps just below.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><span style="color: #444444;">Diet</span></u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Transition your dog and cat to a species appropriate raw or gently cooked and fresh food diet.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Learn about fresh foods (animal proteins and plant materials) for dogs and animal proteins for cats <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">See an example of a raw or gently cooked food recipe <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/home-made-diy-dog-food-recipes-grain.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><span style="color: #444444;">Natural Wormers and Flea Tick Heart Worm Prevention Aids</span></u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Don't use conventional <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flea-tick-heartworm-parasite-prevention.html" target="_blank">wormers </a>and <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flea-tick-heartworm-parasite-prevention.html" target="_blank">flea, tick, heartworm</a> products. Choose a natural prevention plan that suites your animal's personal circumstances.<br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Natural wormers</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;">: </span><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Go <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;">Foods that help treat and prevent intestinal parasites and insects:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Go <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/foods-that-help-your-dogcat-naturally.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;">Natural flea, tick, mosquito sprays, dips, rubs, rinses:</span><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Go <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic-flea_18.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>6. Not Recommended For Treating Ear Mite Infestations </b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I don't recommend use of products such as Thornit. Thornit contains <i>talc</i> and <i>boric</i>. I don't recommend use of products that contain talc or boric due to their health harming properties.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Talc</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Topical use of talc powder has been linked to cancer by IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer), the Danish Health and Protection Agency and Health Canada. 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/></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> In this article:</span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw meaty bones are an essential dietary component for cats and kittens<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Nutritional value of raw meaty bones</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Health benefits of raw meaty bones for cats and kittens<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">List of appropriate raw meaty bones for cats and kittens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Tips and cautions</span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chart - raw meaty bones for cats and kittens<br /></span></li></ol><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Raw Meaty Bones Are an Essential Dietary Component for Cats and Kittens</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There are three primary components of a cat and kitten's species appropriate diet. The three primary components are muscle meat, raw bone and organs. The breakdown of these components is approximately:<br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">83% muscle meat</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">7% raw bone</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">10% organs</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Most cats and kittens do well on a ratio of 83%-7%-10%, however some individuals require slightly more, or less raw bone. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Too much raw bone in the diet can cause constipation, too little bone can cause loose stool. Monitor and adjust accordingly.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>When to Start Your Kitten on Raw Meaty Bones</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Kittens</span><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> can start gnawing on raw meaty bones at six to seven weeks of age. At
this age, your kitten will enjoy pulling the meat and sinew off of the
raw meaty bone. By ten to twelve weeks of age kittens are able to start
eating the raw bone too.</span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Nutritional Value of Raw Meaty Bones for Cats and Kitten</span></span></b></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw meaty bones are an essential source of amino acids, omega fatty acids, minerals and vitamins in the feline diet. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Nutrients
vary per animal-source (e.g. chicken, duck, etc.) and type of raw meaty bone
(e.g. wing, neck). Whenever possible, offer your cat and kitten at least two types of raw meaty bones on a rotational basis. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A few highlights regarding the nutritional value of raw meaty bones for your cat and kitten:<br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Calcium and Phosphorus </span></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw meaty bones are a rich source of bioavailable calcium and phosphorus.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Calcium is the most abundant mineral in a cat and
kitten's body, phosphorus is second most abundant. Calcium needs phosphorus to support bone growth and maintain bone health.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The most abundant type of bone cell are osteocytes. Osteocytes produce an important hormone regulator called fibroblast growth factor-23. Growth factor-23 regulates re-absorption of phosphorus by the kidneys. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The number of cats suffering from renal issues and kidney disease has sharply escalated, and is now one of the most common threats to feline health and wellness. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Cats on a species appropriate diet have a significantly lower risk of renal and kidney issues, than cats on a highly processed food diet. Raw meaty bones help support renal and kidney health. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">However, if a cat has advanced kidney disease raw meaty bone cannot heal the kidneys</span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">, as well the kidneys cannot properly process phosphorus. As raw meaty bone is rich in phosphorus, raw meaty bone is not suitable for cats with advanced kidney disease. </span></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/03/eggshell-powder-recipe-natural-calcium_22.html" target="_blank">Eggshell powder</a> is significantly lower in phosphorus, and must be used instead of raw bone.</span></span></span><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Chondroitin, Glucosamine and Collagen</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw
meaty bones are rich in chondroitin, glucosamine and collagen. These vital nutrients support your cat and kitten's bone, joint and ligament health. As well collagen supports your cat's skin health, blood health and helps protect organs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Moisture</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw meaty bones are moisture-rich. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To maintain health, a cat and kitten's digestive and urinary tract require a moisture-rich diet. Highly processed dry food products, and starchy carbohydrates draw moisture away from the digestive and urinary tract, this can lead to:<br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Anal gland issues</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Bladder crystals and stones</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Constipation </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Kidney issues and disease </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Kidney stones<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mega colon</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Oral Health issues<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Urinary tract infections </span><span data-offset-key="co3dp-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></li></ul></div><div><b><span data-offset-key="co3dp-2-0" style="font-size: large;"><span data-text="true">Example, Chicken Wing</span></span><span data-offset-key="co3dp-2-0" style="font-size: large;"><span data-text="true">s</span></span></b></div><div><span data-offset-key="co3dp-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></div><div><span data-offset-key="co3dp-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">For an example of the overall nutritional value of a raw meaty bone, let's take a look at chicken wings. Chicken wings provide your cat and kitten with:<br /></span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="4h2tk-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Amino acids (19 amino acids)<br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="4h2tk-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Bone marrow</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dqasu-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Collagen </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="f4lg4-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chondroitin</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3ghv8-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Glucosamine</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6ki3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Fiber <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dhlb0-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Sinew</span></span></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Fat </span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Omega-3 fatty acids</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Omega-6 fatty acids (ALA, DPA, DHA, EPA)<br /></span></span></li></ul></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="7mqg-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7mqg-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7mqg-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Vitamins and minerals including:</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="9t8d8-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Vitamin A</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6n8bo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">B1 (thiamin)<br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6n8bo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">B2 (riboflavin)</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6n8bo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">B6 <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3s8ce-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">B9 (folate)</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="7od7a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">B12</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="178iv-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Choline</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="178iv-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Retinol <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="43vad-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Calcium</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="8enq6-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Iron</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="esfve-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Magnesium</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="7sja4-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Phosphorus</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="cjatf-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Potassium</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="308k0-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Selenium</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dn21s-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Zinc</span></span></li></ul></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Health Benefits of Raw Meaty Bones for Cats and Kitten</span></span></b></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Raw Meaty Bones Support Your Cat and Kitten's</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="11omj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Blood health</span></span><span data-offset-key="3aock-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3aock-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Bone health</span></span><span data-offset-key="e3747-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="e3747-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Brain health</span></span><span data-offset-key="fd723-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="fd723-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Digestive tract health</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="fd723-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Eye health<br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6p725-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Muscle, joint, connective tissue health</span></span><span data-offset-key="b5p1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b5p1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Oral health </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b5p1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Organ health</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b5p1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Renal health<br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b5p1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Skin health </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Oral Heath Support for Cats and Kittens</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw meaty bones are nature's toothbrush. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Oral health issues are another very common problem for cats. Again the leading cause of oral health issues is dry food products and starchy carbohydrates (e.g. <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/rice-is-not-good-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">rice</a> and <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">other grains</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/04/sweet-potato-potato-and-yam-are-not.html" target="_blank">starchy root vegetables</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/beans-legumes-and-pulses-understanding.html" target="_blank">beans</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/04/sweet-potato-potato-and-yam-are-not.html" target="_blank">starchy seeds</a>). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw meaty bones: </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Are rich in calcium and phosphorus, essential for strong teeth. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Provide moisture rich support for healthy levels of saliva that flushes away bacteria-attracting food particles. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Scrub the teeth, removing food particles, tartar and plaque.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Teething Support for Kittens</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Kittens can experience discomfort when their adult teeth begin to emerge. Offer your kitten a raw meaty bone. Chewing on raw meaty bones helps to relieve discomfort.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Give your kitten <i>thawed</i> raw meaty bones, <i>not</i> frozen raw meaty bones.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>List of Appropriate Raw Meaty Bones for Cats and Kittens </b></span></h2><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Poultry, Birds, Fowl</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Feet</span></u></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicken</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cornish Hen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Duck</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Guinea fowl</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Partridge</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pheasant</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Heads</span></u></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicken</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cornish Hen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Duck</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Guinea fowl</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Partridge</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pigeon <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pheasant</span></li></ul><p><u><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Leg (drumstick)</span></span></u></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicken</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cornish Hen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Duck</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Guinea fowl</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Partridge</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pheasant</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></li></ul><p><u><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Neck</span></span></u></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicken</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cornish Hen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Duck</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Guinea fowl</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Partridge</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pheasant</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Turkey (slice into sections)</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #783f04;">*<u>Wings</u> </span><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicken</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cornish Hen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Duck</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Guinea fowl</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Partridge</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pheasant</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>* Wings: wing top, wingette (middle section of the wing) and drumette (large section of the wing).</i></span><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Whole Carcass or Part</u><br /></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicks</span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicken</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cornish Hen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Duck</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Guinea fowl</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Partridge</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pheasant</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pigeon</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Quail<br /></span></li></ul><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Small Prey</span></b></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Beaver and Muskrat</u><br /></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Parts including tail</span><br /></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <u>Cavie</u></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Whole or parts</span> <br /></span></span></li></ul><p><u><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rabbit</span></span></u></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Feet</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Head</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Legs</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Quartered or back</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Whole</span></li></ul><p><u><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Squirrel</span></span></u></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Whole or parts<br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mice</span></span></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Whole</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ruminants and Cloven Hoof</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Necks</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Alpaca </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Goat </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lamb</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Llama <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pig wild boar</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ribs</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Alpaca </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Goat </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lamb</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Llama <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pig wild boar<br /></span></li></ul></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Tips and Cautions</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></h2></div><div><u><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span><b>Caution</b></span></span></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Always be present when your cat and kitten are chewing on and consuming raw meaty bones.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><u><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"><b>Serve Raw Meaty Bones Thawed, not Frozen</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></b></span></u></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Raw
meaty bones should be thawed in the refrigerator and then given to your
cat or kitten. Don't give frozen raw meaty bones to
your cat or kitten. Consuming frozen raw meaty bones is:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Hard on your cat and kitten's neurological system</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Forces the body to waste energy to digest the food</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Forces core body temperature to
increase <br /></span></span></li></ol><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"><u><b>Pastured, Free Range v.s. Factory Farm Sourced</b></u></span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Animals
(e.g. poultry, pigs, etc.) raised in *concentrated
animal feeding operations (CAFO) spend their short life, living
in miserable conditions. CAFO **animals are fed a toxic, species
inappropriate diet. Many of these toxins (e.g. lead and other heavy
metals, drug residue) remain in the animal's flesh and bones after
slaughter. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The best choice are bones sourced from
pastured, free-range or organic pasture, free range. The second best
choice is bones sourced from organic raised animals. <br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Learn more <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/10/how-factory-farming-in-uk-effects-your.html" target="_blank">here</a>,
about intensively farmed animals, how animal protein, fat and bones
sourced from these animals can adversely effect the health of your cat and kitten.<br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">* also known as: factory farms, industrial farms </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">** also known as: factory farm-raised, intensively farmed</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span><b>Chart - Raw Meaty Bones for Cats and Kittens</b></span></span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>Shareable chart: raw meaty bones chart for cats and kittens</b></span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b><br 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Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-50269868686699233662022-12-21T21:19:00.016-05:002024-03-06T20:07:26.534-05:00Healing with Honey, Do This for your Dog and Cat's Scrapes and Wounds <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIPyt6zSrNoZ90CpMOhV5WG7EN5QZKeSqzCqOWtBzf2nw3FI6V1oPXIvrDhSCvuWrVfNk-dX2Jwiff3DiPz7vEVsZtaaN8DvYDuFTJNVxPdUWQwnBITyoHnknFK4yBZ-UFsLebdV_Dz1nr_Np6L3aA3pxpJnZpZhHXonTspsWLuYzGQMmD6JeirKQ_4Dk/s1180/raw-honey-natural-first-aid-wound-treatment-for-dogs-cats.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to heal your dogs and cats cuts and wounds with raw raw honey" border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1180" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIPyt6zSrNoZ90CpMOhV5WG7EN5QZKeSqzCqOWtBzf2nw3FI6V1oPXIvrDhSCvuWrVfNk-dX2Jwiff3DiPz7vEVsZtaaN8DvYDuFTJNVxPdUWQwnBITyoHnknFK4yBZ-UFsLebdV_Dz1nr_Np6L3aA3pxpJnZpZhHXonTspsWLuYzGQMmD6JeirKQ_4Dk/w400-h398/raw-honey-natural-first-aid-wound-treatment-for-dogs-cats.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 4 min read</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>In this article</b>:</span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">How Honey Works to Heal Cuts, Scrapes and Wounds</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">How to Use Honey to Heal Your Dog and Cat's Wounds<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">How to Select Honey for Healing Wounds<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Wounds and Conditions That Benefit From Topical Application of Honey</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cautions </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">How to Achieve Optimal Healing Naturally<br /></span></li></ol><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">1.0 How Honey Works to Heal Cuts, Scrapes and Wounds</span></span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXjIl9sV1OqL1xM5aHufUsK_cKGJbOW19axdu_OTy-uCuC7bij8uDOwjZYCLvMOAp-wBiIIzxs4vVWeoaca9wRue2DraUIzIRW1kybYZHVfS9NeMxxH1q1soduGeI66QhgvL7nsXMVvpUzUo3_4JFUsM6BQSpXsnfYHbryYMKvv7u4FES4RZEpw6NvRhN/s1280/how-raw-honey-works-to-heal-dog-cat-wounds.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how raw honey works to heal your dogs and cats cuts, scrapes and wounds" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXjIl9sV1OqL1xM5aHufUsK_cKGJbOW19axdu_OTy-uCuC7bij8uDOwjZYCLvMOAp-wBiIIzxs4vVWeoaca9wRue2DraUIzIRW1kybYZHVfS9NeMxxH1q1soduGeI66QhgvL7nsXMVvpUzUo3_4JFUsM6BQSpXsnfYHbryYMKvv7u4FES4RZEpw6NvRhN/w320-h320/how-raw-honey-works-to-heal-dog-cat-wounds.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw honey has been used to heal wounds for thousands of years. In 2000 B.C., ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to document use of raw honey for wound healing <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When your dog or cat experiences a cut, scrape or wound, raw honey applied to the affected area helps: </span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Keep the wound clean.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Prevent and treat infection.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Reduce pain.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Reduce inflammation and swelling. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Prevent wound dressings from sticking to wounds.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Speeds healing.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Heals stubborn wounds.</span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">1.1 Raw Honey Kills Pathogens</span></b><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwiikD1sJdGv1n-K-S92__hOvBxTz7JsS_ZEovIDoJZ1JASX2N6S-3HolqnIo9nbLtbCBSQqJZd3cD04HcOAYePBZn6kmONrlj3X79OZ7Xtq_DpXSVnz3_EkoYkhKvWV9G4EFKRrOQuLPWsV8epkrgkW8cj3DgCziZw8j9VvfELvwapEoYGeNc-xX-GUS4/s582/raw-honey-kills-pathogens.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw honey kills pathogens, supporting natural healing of dog and cat wounds" border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="582" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwiikD1sJdGv1n-K-S92__hOvBxTz7JsS_ZEovIDoJZ1JASX2N6S-3HolqnIo9nbLtbCBSQqJZd3cD04HcOAYePBZn6kmONrlj3X79OZ7Xtq_DpXSVnz3_EkoYkhKvWV9G4EFKRrOQuLPWsV8epkrgkW8cj3DgCziZw8j9VvfELvwapEoYGeNc-xX-GUS4/w320-h298/raw-honey-kills-pathogens.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw
honey has potent antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal,
anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, and antiseptic properties. Research has proven raw honey to be protective against at least 60 species of bacteria. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For example, to survive and thrive in your dog and cat's wounds, bacteria require: </span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Low pH environment</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Nitrogen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Water</span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw honey makes cuts, scratches and wounds an inhospitable place for bacteria. </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw honey has a <u><i>high acidity level</i></u>. This <u><i>deprives</i></u><i> bacteria of nitrogen</i>, which in-turn <u><i>prevents bacteria</i></u><i> from reproducing</i>. </span><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Honey acts as an astringent, leaving bacteria with <u><i>insufficient water to survive</i>.</u></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">1.2 Natural Hydrogen Peroxide Speeds Healing</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural hydrogen peroxide kills bad bacteria, <i><u>and</u></i> speeds healing of your dog or cat's wounds. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural raw honey contains glucose oxidase. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A small amount of natural hydrogen peroxide is formed when an enzyme in honey, <u><i>glucose oxidase</i></u> comes into contact with small amounts of body-fluid on the surface of wounds. Natural hydrogen peroxide is slowly released and: <br /></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Acts as an effective, gentle antiseptic to dry out and tighten-up the skin.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Kills bad bacteria. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Does not cause inflammation or irritation of the skin.<br /></span></li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bad bacteria cannot survive exposure to <i>natural</i> hydrogen peroxide. Additionally, natural hydrogen peroxide helps speed healing.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Commercially produced <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/12/avoid-using-this-on-your-dog-and-cats.html" target="_blank">hydrogen peroxide</a> (pharmaceutical grade and food grade) available from pharmacies, is not the same as natural hydrogen peroxide. Commercially produced hydrogen peroxide kills bad bacteria, kills healthy cells, and seriously interferes with healing. In <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/12/avoid-using-this-on-your-dog-and-cats.html" target="_blank">this article</a>, learn more about how commercially produced hydrogen peroxide adversely impacts the body's ability to heal.<br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>1.3 Raw Honey Kills Resistant Bacterial and Fungal Infections</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3M0FY-dyoQv5cLXiUPwu-ylh5OSQicyMCco_6m7BWu066_JFRSvsDLQ1S5FgdrZr7TeUaeE7DwjmRsuS1BbsCo7FK4qXKQlGKFYRlZHZH9H914B_a5uG9NnkFwGJaTtWiCtXBMVKJU7t2HBTMJ0JpC-NSwtC3AyWes36BQ3AWU7qr2g-kCNFjLz1FA/s1920/honey-for-healing-dog-cat-wounds.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to use honey to heal your dog and cat's cuts, scrapes and wounds" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3M0FY-dyoQv5cLXiUPwu-ylh5OSQicyMCco_6m7BWu066_JFRSvsDLQ1S5FgdrZr7TeUaeE7DwjmRsuS1BbsCo7FK4qXKQlGKFYRlZHZH9H914B_a5uG9NnkFwGJaTtWiCtXBMVKJU7t2HBTMJ0JpC-NSwtC3AyWes36BQ3AWU7qr2g-kCNFjLz1FA/w400-h266/honey-for-healing-dog-cat-wounds.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Conventional antibiotic and anti-fungal medication:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Have many <i>adverse side effects.</i><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cause pathogenic microbes (e.g., bacteria, fungus) to become<i> resistant</i> to conventional treatments. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> <br /></span></span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Raw honey <i>doesn't</i> cause resistance. Raw honey has no<i> </i>adverse side effects <i>unless</i> the individual is allergic to honey.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The more times your dog or cat are exposed to conventional antibiotic, anti-fungal treatments (ingested or topical), risk of acquiring resistant infections escalates. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Raw honey can help reduce risk of resistant infections. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">1.4 How Honey Helps Prevent Scaring</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">When exposed to air, honey naturally absorbs moisture from the air. When raw honey is applied to open cuts and wounds:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Skin stays hydrated, supple and free of bacteria.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in honey support growth of new tissue.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Wound dressings don't stick to wounds and skin.</span></span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Learn more about natural antioxidant compounds, minerals and vitamins in honey, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/01/honey-good-for-dogs-cats-honey-is.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span><span style="color: #bf9000;">2.0 How To Use Honey To Heal your Dog and Cat's Wounds</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></h2></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBdHTfy7kxtz0o-wj1qyauDQ_ix7CMPWJNSwa0fRt-gkUTbyWWDGXCSmjfaiX4LsNch_-XW18zONCRKvYaMlwERfTnObiCw-mH5B71Sz3PCXeMR-jT1R3pbhYjy2BMo_50-F8f_SgF2tqeXQNLI9LCcp92qm8PcXiaOVjH8OmjCbneojkWMpGB6ICMEsb/s448/using-honey-to-heal-dog-cat-wounds.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to use raw honey to health your dog and cat's wounds" border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="448" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBdHTfy7kxtz0o-wj1qyauDQ_ix7CMPWJNSwa0fRt-gkUTbyWWDGXCSmjfaiX4LsNch_-XW18zONCRKvYaMlwERfTnObiCw-mH5B71Sz3PCXeMR-jT1R3pbhYjy2BMo_50-F8f_SgF2tqeXQNLI9LCcp92qm8PcXiaOVjH8OmjCbneojkWMpGB6ICMEsb/w400-h283/using-honey-to-heal-dog-cat-wounds.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Step 1</b>: Clean the affected area of skin with warm water.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Step 2</b>: Minor cuts, scratches and scrapes:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Gently apple a thin layer of raw honey to the clean wound site.</span></span></li></ol></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Step 3</b>: Deep wounds</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Gently apply a generous amount of raw honey to the wound site.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Make sure the honey flows into all reassesses of the wound.</span></span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Step 4</b>: Cover the wound</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If possible cover the wound with a breathable dressing.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For example, cover the effected are with cotton gauze and self-adhering medical wrap. </span></span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Step 5</b>: Reapply honey, change dressing daily<br /></span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Change the dressing at least one time a day. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Apply more honey and cover (if possible), affected area with fresh cotton gauze, or gauze and self-adhering medical wrap.<br /></span></span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Step 6</b>: If you can't cover the wound</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If you're not able to cover your dog or cat's wound with a dressing:</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">You'll need to prevent your companion animal from licking the wound for a minimum of 20 minutes.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Apply the honey to the wound two to three times per day.</span></span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For wounds that are resistant to healing you'll need to be patient, persistent and consistent:</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The healing process can take weeks, to many months. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Continue to follow the steps above until the area of concern is healed.</span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">3.0 How to Select Honey for Treating Wounds</span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></b></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></b></h2></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6mpc_fwO_X3MfzlE4SQbpyhbugkzQ6FhqzdGqGPiH4bT1xlkmNqnE7qio7yT2ghXX5LeLhUVKtczg0Z6Ub1-q6wa-CqU2ktj_e5mGDBeYAQyrSpZNz64ALr8dLL4UpiVeTSZLMrnnWtRYAEt0nTPXy9MgCWZCJ5vITW7V1oUlUpO4cC8-QIP2W7mksag/s356/selecting-raw-honey-for-wound-treatment.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to select raw honey for treating your dogs and cats wounds" border="0" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="356" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6mpc_fwO_X3MfzlE4SQbpyhbugkzQ6FhqzdGqGPiH4bT1xlkmNqnE7qio7yT2ghXX5LeLhUVKtczg0Z6Ub1-q6wa-CqU2ktj_e5mGDBeYAQyrSpZNz64ALr8dLL4UpiVeTSZLMrnnWtRYAEt0nTPXy9MgCWZCJ5vITW7V1oUlUpO4cC8-QIP2W7mksag/w400-h296/selecting-raw-honey-for-wound-treatment.png" width="400" /></a></div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">You can use any good quality 100% pure, raw, unpasteurized:</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Organic or wild-harvested: </span></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></b></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Organic honey, or;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Wild honey harvested from pristine environments.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The darker the honey the greater its health benefits.</span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Most prized for wound healing:<br /></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Medicinal grade Manuka honey, or; <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Kanuka honey.</span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Learn more about how to select good quality raw, unpasteurized honey in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/01/honey-good-for-dogs-cats-honey-is.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. <br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">4.0 Wounds and Conditions That Benefit From Topical Application of Honey</span></span></b></span></span></h2></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSVP-DdcaUJR-kf4HLvfg43fntNbxIvq7jEuLAwEwEGgH9eAxconMigKUAyRG1AJndXgOpEpyz90R3GWNrpNIhOBrmDGF8gguZBwctWaFhkyESZnfXHNUFxTPHm2N59rjMMxaHF_aqLXOveuroaytF9ga5tpcKTaJP-QAzHTY7KDoOPI0JZQQWkvzjdeJ/s380/raw-honey-for-healing-dog-wounds-and-health-conditions.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="using raw honey to treat and heal dogs and cats wounds and health issues" border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="344" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSVP-DdcaUJR-kf4HLvfg43fntNbxIvq7jEuLAwEwEGgH9eAxconMigKUAyRG1AJndXgOpEpyz90R3GWNrpNIhOBrmDGF8gguZBwctWaFhkyESZnfXHNUFxTPHm2N59rjMMxaHF_aqLXOveuroaytF9ga5tpcKTaJP-QAzHTY7KDoOPI0JZQQWkvzjdeJ/w290-h320/raw-honey-for-healing-dog-wounds-and-health-conditions.png" width="290" /></a></div><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If your dog or cat has one of the conditions below, topical use of honey can help treat the issue:<br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #7f6000;">4.1 Eye Issues and Conditions</span><br /></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cataracts</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cysts</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Conjunctivitis<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Eye Infections<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Styes</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></li><li><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/09/eye-infections-and-conjunctivitus-diy.html" target="_blank">this article</a></span></span></i></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Foot and Leg Ulcers</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Oral Issues and Injuries</span></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Abscesses</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Inflamed, infected gums</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Infected teeth</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Oral ulcers</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Mucositits </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/05/dental-care-for-dogs-natural-herbal.html" target="_blank">this article</a></i><br /></span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Skin Issues and Conditions</span></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Abscesses</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Burns</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Bacterial infections</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cuts</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Hotspots</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Infected wounds <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Insect bites and stings</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Irritated, inflamed skin</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Fungal infections</span></span></li><li><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/ringworm-natural-herbal-home-remedies.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Ringworm</span></span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Scrapes</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Skin grafts <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Sunburn</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Surgical incisions and wounds </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Tick bites<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Trauma wounds</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Warts</span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">5.0 Cautions</span></span></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Crystallized Honey</span></span></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Don't apply crystallized </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">honey to cuts, scrapes and wounds. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The microscopic crystals are sharp and can irritate the skin</span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Diabetic Cats and Dogs</span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Ingesting (licking) honey can interfere with blood sugar levels. <br /></span></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Hypersensitive Individuals</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If your dog or cat is hypersensitive to honey, don't use honey as a topical treatment.</span></span></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Puppies and Kittens</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Raw honey can contain a small number of botulism spores. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The spores are <u>not</u> an issue for adult dogs and cats. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">However
for puppies and kittens less than 6 months of age, the immune system
may be vulnerable to infection. Make sure your puppy or kitten does not
ingest the honey. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">To avoid this issue, consider using Medihoney instead. Medihoney can be purchased from a pharmacy.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Once your companion animal reaches 6 months of age, you can use the raw honey. </span></span></li></ul></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #bf9000;"><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">6.0 How to Achieve The Best Healing Outcome Naturally</span></span></span></b></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> <br /></span></span></span></h2></div><p><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjmriOfz4OTvCiHj_eNIsVaaAlALH-zktmNDTm07-XQdRwyFVGiIBi_0bWE22TTGp9GUjWIY07FFzKBKwzHRp6W8Ey7oHd_uvwZml7b_hYWIoIDQx3JiHAYMO4-a4alpKOtJm2WX7Bs9c10ui3b4AUDcqcUMlu0CCuXAnjVQn8e9Js6bRXrghyphenhyphenC78oMfv/s448/healing-naturally.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw honey and healing dogs and cats naturally" border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="388" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjmriOfz4OTvCiHj_eNIsVaaAlALH-zktmNDTm07-XQdRwyFVGiIBi_0bWE22TTGp9GUjWIY07FFzKBKwzHRp6W8Ey7oHd_uvwZml7b_hYWIoIDQx3JiHAYMO4-a4alpKOtJm2WX7Bs9c10ui3b4AUDcqcUMlu0CCuXAnjVQn8e9Js6bRXrghyphenhyphenC78oMfv/w277-h320/healing-naturally.png" width="277" /></a></span></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Raw unpasteurized, pure honey is an amazing, natural healing substance. But
it's important to make sure your dog and cat's overall healing process is
properly supported.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">To
ensure the best healing outcome a natural healing plan should be
comprised of comprehensive dietary, supplemental and topical support.</span></span></span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">6.1 Diet Matters</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QsO04deCEtyUScmtXumB_LfCK78FTA_Jpqu6xH6LX5Qj2ajI5cpYKLvn1hT-wWR3y3UvhbpH3Whu7ZZGzD5zBwm87cdrOpY9jdsWqduN5WlP1LhN092TCJmZN7Q2GWzAzyKA0kxZvgSKY1f8wpW3LnOQGhDUKXYb-VacC6xR9mCDg-HcQ6jaYI4i7H1P/s794/natural-healing-diet-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="784" data-original-width="794" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QsO04deCEtyUScmtXumB_LfCK78FTA_Jpqu6xH6LX5Qj2ajI5cpYKLvn1hT-wWR3y3UvhbpH3Whu7ZZGzD5zBwm87cdrOpY9jdsWqduN5WlP1LhN092TCJmZN7Q2GWzAzyKA0kxZvgSKY1f8wpW3LnOQGhDUKXYb-VacC6xR9mCDg-HcQ6jaYI4i7H1P/s320/natural-healing-diet-for-dogs-cats.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Support your dog and cat's healing and long-term health with a <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">species appropriate</a> raw or gently cooked and fresh food diet.</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> There are many examples of healing, health supporting recipes on my blog site. <i>For example:</i><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Raw or Gently Cooked and Fresh Food Recipe</span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Example of a raw or gently cooked and fresh food diet recipe:</span></span></span></li><li><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/home-made-diy-dog-food-recipes-grain.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></span></i></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Bone Broth Recipe</span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Bone broth recipe:</span></span></span></li><li><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-chicken-or-meat-stock-recipe_20.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></span></span></i></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For more articles and recipes, search my blog site using the 'labels' located at the right-hand column of each page.<br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">6.2 Personal Care Choices Matter</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVEz-_UHTUJAE8JciDJMo8TdxJLcnSmksc4ffHX7NnEv3MgInHe0VdDfmGwBIyto2tvfoy_pSeVKQDiDpf7yzFkGEIKIJaY_ys6cYlYIFAZi3VI1NfVWXR-0WbKspLUKPwcZXBXd0P2j-WImmrFCMxIDGXWug9i6FIi5kKyZpmDnSVqPdoK3pcCE0e_N5/s510/natural-pesonal-care-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="natural personal care for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="510" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVEz-_UHTUJAE8JciDJMo8TdxJLcnSmksc4ffHX7NnEv3MgInHe0VdDfmGwBIyto2tvfoy_pSeVKQDiDpf7yzFkGEIKIJaY_ys6cYlYIFAZi3VI1NfVWXR-0WbKspLUKPwcZXBXd0P2j-WImmrFCMxIDGXWug9i6FIi5kKyZpmDnSVqPdoK3pcCE0e_N5/w320-h295/natural-pesonal-care-for-dogs-cats.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If your dog and cat's body is burdened with toxins, its more difficult for their body to heal. Choose natural personal care products. </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>For example:</i></span></span></span><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Natural wormers </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></span></i></li></ul><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Foods that help naturally repel insects and parasites</span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/foods-that-help-your-dogcat-naturally.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></span></i></li></ul><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Recipes </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">for flea, tick, mosquito sprays, dips and rinses</span><br /></span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic-flea_18.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></span></i></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Oral health care aids, toothpaste, and more</span><br /></span></span></span><ul><li><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/05/dental-care-for-dogs-natural-herbal.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></span></i><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Shampoos and rinses</span><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" 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style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Article by Karen Rosenfeld. <br /></b></span></div></div></div><p></p></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-52505103546906551822022-12-14T22:06:00.014-05:002023-10-05T20:11:41.337-04:00Avoid Using This on Your Dog and Cat's Wounds, Hydrogen Peroxide Slows Healing<p><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAhnn4ARGT5TmUWgqFaZ8X1urRSvFjzIr3thQwgjtI54VM_b4mcDrlK10lYaeqUATnFrO-QRtNrXGDETvIvPQ7vjrbqyUPlBdBPl4LxMTw9AYnlEA-JdcmB5AOkrwu6Cge4iXaMYwnLIrnwP-x98rJBoELIbo_uHwD2GCSTvNbZeJZp42t-5mIgTUjsg/s2000/Hydrogen-Peroxide-Dog-and-Cat-Wounds.jpg"><img alt="avoid using hydrogen peroxide on your dog and cat's wounds" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAhnn4ARGT5TmUWgqFaZ8X1urRSvFjzIr3thQwgjtI54VM_b4mcDrlK10lYaeqUATnFrO-QRtNrXGDETvIvPQ7vjrbqyUPlBdBPl4LxMTw9AYnlEA-JdcmB5AOkrwu6Cge4iXaMYwnLIrnwP-x98rJBoELIbo_uHwD2GCSTvNbZeJZp42t-5mIgTUjsg/w494-h640/Hydrogen-Peroxide-Dog-and-Cat-Wounds.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 4 min read</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In this article:</span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">How Hydrogen Peroxide Inhibits Wound Healing </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Alternatives to Cleanse Wounds</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Paw Soak Recipes for Your Dog and cat</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Alternative for Ear Infections</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Alternative Treatments for Oral Care<br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you using hydrogen peroxide to clean your dog or cat's wounds? Are you using hydrogen peroxide to treat your dog or cat's paw or skin issues? Ear infections or oral care issues?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Commercially produced hydrogen peroxide (e.g. pharmaceutical and food grade, sold in pharmacies) slows healing. It can also prevent healing. In this article I discuss why I recommend you <i>avoid</i> using hydrogen peroxide as a personal care product for your dog and cat.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To clean and sterilize insect bites, cuts, scrapes and wounds, treat ear infections and oral care issues, use natural alternatives. Examples of natural alternatives are provided in this article.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span>How Hydrogen Peroxide Inhibits Wound Healing</span></b><span><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span><span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Issue 1 - Lack of Differentiation</span><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Commercially
produced hydrogen peroxide (e.g. hydrogen peroxide sold in pharmacies)
doesn't differentiate between pathogens and healthy cells. </span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Kills pathogens<i> (</i>e.g. bacteria<i>).</i></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Does <u><i>not</i></u> discriminate between bad bacteria and good bacteria.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Kills good bacteria</u></i> naturally present on the skin. The <i><u>good bacteria produces enzymes</u></i> that are <i><u>necessary to support skin health</u></i>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Kills healthy cells</u></i> that are <i><u>required</u> </i>to <u><i>heal</i></u> wounds. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Issue 2 - Hydrogen Peroxide Causes ATP Depletion</span><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a molecule that exists in all living organisms on earth. At the cellular level, ATP is the main energy source for your dog and cat's key biological functions including:</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">DNA and RNA synthesis requires ATP</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Muscle contractions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Nerve impulse transmission, including proper functioning of the brain <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Protein synthesis <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">ATP stores energy. When energy in a cell is required, ATP breaks down to make the energy available to the cell. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hydrogen peroxide <u>depletes</u> the level of ATP in cells.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Without ATP, your dog and cat's body cannot produce new cells nor repair damaged cells. </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><span>Issue 3 - Connective Tissue Disrupting</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hydrogen peroxide reduces the body's ability to produce connective tissue. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Connective tissue helps move nutrients and other important substances between other types of tissues to heal your dog and cat's wounds.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Issue 4 - Hyaluronic Acid Depletion</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hydrogen peroxide reduces the body's natural ability to produce hyaluronic acid.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hyaluronic acid supports your dog and cat's eye, joint and skin health.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Issue 5 - Proteoglycan Depletion</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Proteoglycan are a type of protein that occur naturally in your dog and cat's body. Proteoglycans help regulate cellular processes. The body requires protoglycans to enable healthy functioning of connective tissue.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hydrogen peroxide reduces the body's ability to produce proteoglycans.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Issue 6 - Damaged Molecules and Compounds </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When hydrogen peroxide comes into contact with the body's cells it causes the release of damaged molecules and compounds that interfere with healing and blood vessel formation. Healthy blood vessels are necessary to support healing of your dog and cat's wounds.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So, what should you use on your dog and cat's wounds instead of hydrogen peroxide?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Natural Alternatives To Cleanse Your Dog and Cat's Wounds </b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Below, examples of effective natural alternatives to cleanse your dog and cat's wounds:</span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Calendula</span> </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Calendula is a medicinal herb. It a natural antiseptic with antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, healing properties.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Learn more about calendula and how to use it in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2020/03/your-dogs-skin-can-benefit-from-this.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span><br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Colloidal Silver </span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Colloidal Silver is a natural anti-septic, disinfectant with anti-microbial, antibacterial, anti-fungal anti-viral, properties.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Learn more about colloidal silver and how to use it in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/08/colloidal-silver-diy-treatment-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.<br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;">Iodine</span> </span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Iodine is a natural antiseptic, astringent with antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">See recipe #1 Warm Water and Iodine in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/04/natural-remedies-for-dogs-cats-with.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Natural Paw Soak Recipes for Your Dog and Cat</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Calendula Paw Soak</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Recipe, health benefits and instructions for use in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2020/03/your-dogs-skin-can-benefit-from-this.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><br /></span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Himalayan Salt Soak </span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Recipe, health benefits and instructions for use, in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/himalayan-salt-soak-for-dogs-cats-paws.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Use Himalayan salt soak to soothe inflamed, irritated or infected paws, <u>not</u> for open wounds.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;">Rooibos Tea Paw Soak or Rinse</span><br /></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Recipe, health benefits and instructions for use, in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/health-benefits-of-red-rooibos-tea-for.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Use rooibos tea soak or rinse for dogs whose paws are inflamed, irritated or infected due to with food or environmental allergies.<br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Herbal Paw Soak, Spray, Rinse Recipes</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Rooibos Tea and Lemon Anti-itch Rinse Recipe</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Chamomile and Green Tea Soothing Rinse Recipe</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Lemon Balm and Nettle Leaf Refreshing Healing Rinse Recipe </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Peppermint, Fennel and Rose Sensitive Skin Rinse Recipe <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Floral Antibacterial, Soothing Rinse Recipe</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Calendula, Antibacterial, Healing Rinse Recipe</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Marjoram Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Cleansing Rinse Recipe</span></span></li></ol><span><span style="font-size: medium;">In <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2023/04/use-these-herbal-rinse-recipes-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More Natural Paw Soak Recipes</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">In <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/04/natural-remedies-for-dogs-cats-with.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Natural Alternative Treatments for Ear Infections in Dogs and Cats</b></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">Natural treatments for ear infections. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">Typical root cause of ear infections.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">Steps to take to address root cause.</span></span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">In <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/04/herbal-ear-infection-treatments.html" target="_blank">this article.</a> </span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Natural Alternative Treatments for Oral Care in Dogs and Cats</b></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">Natural treatments for oral care</span></span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">In <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/05/dental-care-for-dogs-natural-herbal.html" target="_blank">this article.</a> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span 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medium;"><b>Article by Karen Rosenfeld. <br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></p>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-57029706796816403062022-12-01T00:03:00.019-05:002023-11-09T13:36:07.888-05:00Lycopene Rich Foods For Dogs <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvN8Fxq_fkK-AV32DnzT_EN_hIz9bJqLhDxthxB3oOlBe8WURrB0jDiOZP1Gd5ofQ6qam3xn4G2Z92kp7ACF773IlgtN4I6Ymbiub8HZGRrMHUk1Z7B6nIc_XPko4Oqvb4E_OlhmNdmLqnf9D9aqY2yJm6EGrV4sy2WFHs8WgtaT-vOmIS-cFhjiMCg3y_/s1166/lycopene-rich-foods-for-your-dog.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="antioxidant rich support for your dog's health and longevity, find out how to include lycopene rich fresh foods in your dog's diet" border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="1166" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvN8Fxq_fkK-AV32DnzT_EN_hIz9bJqLhDxthxB3oOlBe8WURrB0jDiOZP1Gd5ofQ6qam3xn4G2Z92kp7ACF773IlgtN4I6Ymbiub8HZGRrMHUk1Z7B6nIc_XPko4Oqvb4E_OlhmNdmLqnf9D9aqY2yJm6EGrV4sy2WFHs8WgtaT-vOmIS-cFhjiMCg3y_/w400-h400/lycopene-rich-foods-for-your-dog.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Antioxidant rich foods to support your dog's health and longevity. Find out how to include lycopene rich fresh foods in your dog's diet.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 5 min read</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b>In this article:</b></span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">What is Lycopene <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Health Benefits of Lycopene for your Dog</span></span></li><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Helps Prevent These Inflammatory Issues and Diseases in Dogs<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Cancer</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Cardiovascular Issues</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Diabetes</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Immune System</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Neurological Issues and Disease</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Skin Issues</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Toxicity</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Other inflammatory Issues and Disease<br /></span></span></li></ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Lycopene Rich Foods for Dogs</span></span></li><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">The Best Lycopene Rich Foods for Your Dog<br /></span></span></li></ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">How to Include Lycopene Rich Foods in Your Dog's Diet</span></span></li><ol><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">How To Include Vegetables, Leafy Greens and Fruit in Your Dog's Diet <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Preparation Instructions<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Maximize Lycopene Bioavalability </span></span></span></li></ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Cautions<br /></span></span></span></li></ol><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><span><b>1.0 What is Lycopene</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Lycopene is a naturally occurring plant-based pigment that gives some fruit and vegetables their orange, pink and red color. As a pigment, lycopene helps protect plants from oxidative stress caused by photo-sensitization. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Lycopene is a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> carotenoid that cannot be made by the body (dog, human, etc.). It must be obtained by eating lycopene rich plant material.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After
ingestion lycopene enters the lymphatic system, then moves on to organs such as
the adrenal glands, colon and liver. The skin only absorbs a small part of ingested
lycopene.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Once consumed, lycopene enters the lymphatic system, then moves to various locations where it is stored. These locations include:<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Adrenal glands</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Brain</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Liver (the primary storage location) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Kidneys</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Lungs</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Ovaries</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Prostate</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Skin </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Testes </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><span><b>2.0 Health Benefits of Lycopene For Your Dog</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Lycopene plays an important role in disease prevention and treatment. </i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>2.1 Helps Prevent These Inflammatory Issues and Diseases in Dogs<br /></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Lycopene rich foods in your dog's diet can <i>help</i> prevent and treat inflammatory issues and disease, including:<br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Aging</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Anemia</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Arthritis</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Asthma <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Atopic dermatitis</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)<br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Bone loss due to osteoarthritis</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>2.2 Cancer</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Lycopene is an anti-carcinogenic, anti-proliferative, anti-apoptotic.
Lycopene helps protect healthy cells, assists in stopping the spread of cancer (matastasis), inhibits tumor growth and helps kill cancerous
cells. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Lycopene fights a wide variety of cancers. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Including: </span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Brain cancer</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Cervical cancer</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Colon cancer</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Kidney cancer</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Liver cancer</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Lung cancer</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Lymphoma</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Mammary (breast) cancer <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Oral cancers</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Ovarian cancer </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Pancreatic cancer<br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Squamous cell carcinomas </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>2.3 </b></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>Cardiovascular Issues and Disease</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><i>Including</i>:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- High blood pressure</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- High cholesterol </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>2.4 Diabetes Type II</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Complications including:</span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Insulin resistance</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Kidney issues (nephropathy) <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Neuropathy</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>2.5 Immune System</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><i>Including:</i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Immune system support</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Immune mediated diseases <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>2.6 Neurological Issues and Disease</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><i>Including: </i><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Cognitive decline</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Degenerative disk disease</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Dementia</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Epilepsy</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Seizures</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Spinal cord injury</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>2.7 Skin Issues </b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><i>including:</i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Atopic dermatitis<br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- UVA radiation damage, lycopene is a <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/08/natural-sun-protection-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">natural sunscreen</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Melanoma</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Psoriasis </span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>2.8 Toxicity</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Lycopene can help treat toxicity from exposure (ingested, injected, etc.) synthetic chemical substances, and natural substances.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><i> </i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><i>Including</i>:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- acetaminophen and other conventional medications<br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- aluminum</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- aflatoxins</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- bisphenol (BPA)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- chemotherapy</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- fluoride</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- heavy metals</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- pesticides</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- phthalate</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- radiation</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> <br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>2.9 Other Inflammatory Issues and Disease</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Colitis</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD, chronic bronchitis)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Detoxification</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Kidney damage</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Liver damage and disease</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Metabolic syndrome</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Oral health issues <br /></span></span></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>- Pancreatitis</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span><b><span>3.0 Lycopene Rich Foods for Dogs </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4hf-hCUJ_I4q_E2GhI3MKIfv7-lDIZfwsVxc3ElBSnYLvxLsrRzP6dpL4gVLwvKxOBf03z3J7G9R1-pHLE3-C00sr6LZKcmZbUmnzqJ1WCIshPY33yFE8FqztupicSN5BPm7vU6uvpe2uOYGHYZU_0PkoVyvAnnvDu1CJAa6HWGO0lNqoqhKwGx89kfu/s892/antioxident-lycopene-rich-foods-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="a guide to lycopene rich foods for dogs" border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="652" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4hf-hCUJ_I4q_E2GhI3MKIfv7-lDIZfwsVxc3ElBSnYLvxLsrRzP6dpL4gVLwvKxOBf03z3J7G9R1-pHLE3-C00sr6LZKcmZbUmnzqJ1WCIshPY33yFE8FqztupicSN5BPm7vU6uvpe2uOYGHYZU_0PkoVyvAnnvDu1CJAa6HWGO0lNqoqhKwGx89kfu/w293-h400/antioxident-lycopene-rich-foods-for-dogs.png" width="293" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">A dog's <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">species appropriate diet</a> includes a small amount of <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">fresh plant material:</a> vegetables, fruit, herbal plants, seeds and nuts. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Refer to the list of lycopene fruit and vegetables further below</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">, and the general guideline for including vegetables and fruit in your dog's diet.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Offer your dog the items from the list and allow her
to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-select</a> the lycopene-rich fruit and vegetables she prefers. </span></span></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Never force your dog to eat items she does not want. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Read about self-selection <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Once you know your dog's preferences, you can add the items to your dog's diet.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">For optimal benefits follow the directions further below for preparing and serving lycopene rich fruits and vegetables to your dog.</span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><span><b><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span>3.1 The Best </span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Lycopene Rich Fruit and Vegetables for Your Dog</span></span></span></b></span></span><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><span><b><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span><br /></span></span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b> </b></span></span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><b>.1 Tomato</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b> </b></span><br /></span></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIqZa2FuSL8k_iY2j3bOpxrPCjroyxLVTI6wOhdSIvaq-4uOSdkbzfVWle6kg0-GBlbBYhSxw01Deg8ieRo5ux6pdUBEFj1PXdvOTN0iEp9rTPaI11WHcP9SM8NUMStxcpBykWpFJE537/s2000/Tomato-Lycopene-Sources-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tomato-rich lycopene sources for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIqZa2FuSL8k_iY2j3bOpxrPCjroyxLVTI6wOhdSIvaq-4uOSdkbzfVWle6kg0-GBlbBYhSxw01Deg8ieRo5ux6pdUBEFj1PXdvOTN0iEp9rTPaI11WHcP9SM8NUMStxcpBykWpFJE537/w494-h640/Tomato-Lycopene-Sources-for-dogs-cats.png" width="494" /></a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span><p></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Lycopene per
100g of tomato product</span>:</span></span></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Sundried
tomato provides more than 3x the lycopene found in tomato sauce. Choose organic
sundried tomatoes. See the lycopene comparison below:</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Sundried
tomato – 45.0 mg per 100g</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Tomato paste –
28.7 mg per 100g</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Tomato sauce –
14 mg per 100g</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Steamed tomato
– 3 mg per 100g</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Raw tomato –
2.5 mg per 100g</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><span><b>Why I Don't Recommend Canned Tomato Products</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I don't recommend using canned products as part of a dog's daily diet due to the toxic exposure from cans and can-linings.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">While m</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">ost food
companies have replaced toxic BPA can linings with acrylic and polyester
linings, toxic chemical contamination of canned food is still an issue.
Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) present in the can, and can lining
migrate (leak and move), into the food.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Metal can and
lining migrates to food include:</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Acrylic resins</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Amino resins
(plastic polymers made with aldehyde)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Catalysts</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Esters,
organic and inorganic</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Epoxidized
edible oils (plasticizers)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Lubricants and
waxes of various type and origins</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Metals</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Oligomers (a
type of polymer present in acrylic and polyester)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Reaction
accelerators to remove oxygen from canned food</span></span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Research has
shown that even short-term feeding of canned food products increases the
concentration of toxins in a dog’s body.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Use products sold in glass bottles, rather than canned products.<br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>How About Tomato Pomace in Pet Food Products?</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Tomato Pomace used in pet food products is not a source of lycopene. Tomato pomace is made from the waste and effluent (by-products), left over from processing tomatoes for other purposes. The pomace goes through two intense processing procedures that destroy any remaining nutritional value. The tomato pomace used in pet food is derived from tomatoes grown using a wide-range of synthetic-chemical herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. The toxic residue remains in the pomace after processing. Read more about the issues with tomato pomace in pet food <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2016/02/tomato-pomace-in-your-dog-food-cat-food.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><b>.2 Guava, Papaya, Red Grapefruit and Watermelon </b></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Guava (pink
guava), fresh - 5 mg lycopene per 100g</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Watermelon,
fresh - 4.5 mg per 100g</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="more%20on%20papaya%20here">Papaya</a><span style="color: black;">, fresh - 1.8
mg per 100g</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Grapefruit,
fresh - 1.4 mg lycopene per 100g</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28uZqKW80h0HSbdddoIAe1wEP3eJc8jhpiIphvkc2leTuWZlZX6TwexcpM6IBUo-pSjB3LTDWOxp2xndjgQUFxS4HftiqK68doCNllZlcm7OGNuB3k34RZsOALR5NgjW_mO8pKt8QuGbg/s2000/Fruit-Lycopene-Sources-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fruit sources rich in lycopene for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28uZqKW80h0HSbdddoIAe1wEP3eJc8jhpiIphvkc2leTuWZlZX6TwexcpM6IBUo-pSjB3LTDWOxp2xndjgQUFxS4HftiqK68doCNllZlcm7OGNuB3k34RZsOALR5NgjW_mO8pKt8QuGbg/w494-h640/Fruit-Lycopene-Sources-for-dogs-cats.png" width="494" /></a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><span><b><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span> </span></span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span>.3 Summary List - The Best </span></span></span></b><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span><b>Lycopene Rich Fruit and Vegetables for Dogs</b></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Richest sources:</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Gac fruit<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Guava</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Papaya <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Red Grapefruit </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Watermelon<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">- Tomato</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Good sources:</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Apricots</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Cantaloupe and other orange melons</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Carrot</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Cranberry <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Peach</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Persimmon <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Pomegranate </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Pumpkin <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Red bell pepper</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Red cabbage <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Rosehip<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Minor source:</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Asparagus</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Parsley <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><span>4.0 How To Include Lycopene Rich Foods in Your Dog's Diet</span></span></span></span></b></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span>4.1 How To Include Vegetables, Leafy Greens and Fruit in Your Dog's Diet</span><span><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">General guideline for including vegetables and fruit in a species appropriate diet:</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Vegetables, Leafy Greens: </b></span></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">7% to 10% of the daily food intake, but can be more depending on the individual dog's situation.</span></span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Fruit: <br /></b></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1% to 3% of the diet, but can be more depending on the individual dog's situation.<br /></span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span>4.2 Preparation Instructions</span><span><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow the instructions </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">provided in </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></span><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">The article</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">also provides an extensive list of appropriate vegetables and fruit for </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">dogs</span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span>4.3 Maximize Lycopene Bioavalability <br /></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Lycopene is a <i>fat-soluble</i> carotinoid, this means it should be consumed with a good-source fat to ensure bioavailablility of the lycopene. </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Include at least one good-quality, species appropriate fat with the lycopene rich food you'll be adding to your dog's meal. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Examples of dog appropriate fats to serve with lycopene rich foods are listed below. <i> </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Click the link for each item for: dosing guidelines, serving recommendations, health benefits and other important information.</i></span></span></div><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2015/12/avocado-health-benefits-for-dogs-and.html" target="_blank">Avocado</a> </span></span></li><li><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/eggs-for-dogs-cats-how-much-egg-to.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Eggs</span></span></a></li><li><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/coconut-oil-is-good-for-your-dogs.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Coconut oil</span></span></a></li><li><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/fatty-acids-for-dogs-omega-3-omega-6.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Flax seed oil</span></span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/fatty-acids-for-dogs-omega-3-omega-6.html" target="_blank">Hemp seed oil</a> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/fatty-acids-for-dogs-omega-3-omega-6.html" target="_blank">Krill oil</a> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/fish-for-your-dogs-cats-diet-selection.html" target="_blank">Wild-caught fatty (oily) fish</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/sardines-for-dogs-and-cats-whole-food.html" target="_blank">Sardines and other small fatty (oily) fish</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b> </b></span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b> <br /></b></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span><b>5.0 Cautions</b></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Supplemental forms of lycopene:</i> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Concentrated lycopene supplements, e.g. synthetic lycopene, encapsulated, softgel suppkements, etc., should not be given to dogs. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span 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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Article and graphics</b> by <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.ca/about-karen-rosenfeld/" target="_blank">Karen Rosenfeld</a></span></span></span></div></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-60580824227110414992022-03-21T17:38:00.013-04:002024-02-04T14:29:48.534-05:00Beans, Legumes and Pulses, Understanding the Difference and What’s Bad for Your Dog and Cat<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjmbQYmu_FmGTzidoBo_Kyzq-XM80kppfPko2LIBAvzuoVM5uYm3P4LOdmgSi3c4xvLHi1Hy6I2A64hYhZb0CruHIC-KbLCHnb6ErSQdruJ9F-mvLH-cyeoNQF1lMoNbhXk2BWVqJfalHOXV6sdG7XvObDf3OZoG49BTc6vRo6UNixEuF9NQpUWpRveNh/s1174/beans-legumes-pulses-good-or-bad-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="beans, legumes and pulses, how to understand the difference and which are good or bad for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="1174" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjmbQYmu_FmGTzidoBo_Kyzq-XM80kppfPko2LIBAvzuoVM5uYm3P4LOdmgSi3c4xvLHi1Hy6I2A64hYhZb0CruHIC-KbLCHnb6ErSQdruJ9F-mvLH-cyeoNQF1lMoNbhXk2BWVqJfalHOXV6sdG7XvObDf3OZoG49BTc6vRo6UNixEuF9NQpUWpRveNh/w320-h317/beans-legumes-pulses-good-or-bad-for-dogs-cats.png" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 4.5 min read</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">In this Article:</span></span></span></b></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">.1 Beans, Legumes and Pulses</span></span></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Understanding the difference: beans vs legumes vs pulses<br /></span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">.2 What's Bad for your Dog and Cat</span></span></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">The Don’t Use List</span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">.3 Why Most Beans, Pulses and Legumes are bad for your dog and cat</span></span></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Aflatoxins</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Lectins</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Phytates</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Glyphosate <br /></span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">.4 Appropriate Legumes for Dogs and Cats</span></span></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Green Beans, whats good, whats not, cautions, benefits and how much (for dogs)<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Beneficial herbal
and medicinal legumes (for dogs and cats)<br /></span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">.5 Appropriate leafy greens, vegetables and fruit for your dog’s health</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>.1 Understanding the Difference: Beans vs, Legumes, vs Pulses</b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibVwz259H6A1A5MYi31jRfp-afYG-YaBD4iHBFsv2Y39nmoOQFP1v3y-JXwzGSea9Uje366zr0f7wpF4dT8OE7Frb6EFqSk-mfJESqDnmYih8QTUiimXq_YiDkWn3H-54DbyzgKOQ9_O1aV73KfU4LT_Y9_6I9Cb4TUX7mBoyWJJ-AuaYfiH_T4N7bTQ=s940" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beans, Legumes and Pulses, Understanding the Difference and What's Bad for your Dog and Cat" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibVwz259H6A1A5MYi31jRfp-afYG-YaBD4iHBFsv2Y39nmoOQFP1v3y-JXwzGSea9Uje366zr0f7wpF4dT8OE7Frb6EFqSk-mfJESqDnmYih8QTUiimXq_YiDkWn3H-54DbyzgKOQ9_O1aV73KfU4LT_Y9_6I9Cb4TUX7mBoyWJJ-AuaYfiH_T4N7bTQ=w400-h335" width="400" /></a></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;">Legumes are
plants </span>in the Fabaceae or Leguminosae plant family. The family includes trees,
shrubs and flowering plants.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Plants in
the legume family are grown or wild-harvested for many reasons, including:<span> </span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">As a source
of food</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">For
medicinal purposes</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">As an
ornamental flower, shrub, tree or vine</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Not all legumes are pulses or beans.</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;">Pulses are the dried fruit </span>(seeds) of legume plants.<span> </span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;">Beans are a type of pulse </span>(dried seed) of a legume plant.</span></span></span></p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span><span style="font-family: times;">.2 What’s Bad for Your Dog and
Cat </span></span></b></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">The Don’t Use List</span></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">These beans, legumes and pulses are bad
for your dog and cat:</span></span></span></i></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><u>Legumes </u><br /></span></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Edamame
(young soy beans)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Lentils (Dal),
black, blue-green, brown, green, red</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/peanut-butter-is-bad-for-dogs.html">Peanuts</a><span style="color: black;">
(peanut and peanut butter), learn about appropriate alternatives <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/peanut-butter-is-bad-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Peas, fresh
(green peas, snap peas, snow peas)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Soybeans</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><u>Beans (pulses)</u> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Adzuki bean </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Anasazi bean</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Black-eyed
pea</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Black turtle
bean (Black bean, Preto)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Broad beans
(Fava bean)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Cannellini
beans</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Chickpea (Garbanzo)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Cranberry
beans (Ramano, Speckled sugar)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Edamame
(young soy beans)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Flageolet beans</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Great
Northern bean</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Kidney bean
(white, light red, dark red)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Lima bean</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Mung bean</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Mungo bean
(Urad bean)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Navy bean (Haricot
beans, White pea bean)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Otebo bean</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Peanuts </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Peas (English
peas, snow peas, sugar snap peas, etc.)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Pinto beans
(Carioca bean)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Red beans
(Mexican red bean, small red bean)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Scarlet
runner bean</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Soybean
(Soya bean)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Split peas</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Yellow bean</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">The legumes and beans
listed above are bad for your dog and cat’s health, regardless if:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Organically
grown</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Sustainably
grown</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Wild
harvested</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Cooked</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Dry</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Fresh</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Sprouted</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Pet food,
treat and supplement companies often market beans and pulses as ‘better’ than
grains for dogs and cats. The truth is <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">grains</a>,
beans and pulses are equally harmful to a dog and cat’s health. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Let’s talk about why the beans, and legumes on the “Don’t
Use” list are bad for your dog and cat.</span></span></span></p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span><span style="font-family: times;">.3 Why Most Beans, Pulses and Legumes are Bad for Your
Dog and Cat</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> <br /></span></span></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">The beans,
pulses and legumes on the “Don’t Use” list contribute to and cause inflammatory
issues and chronic disease in dogs and cats.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">How do these beans pulses and legumes harm your dog and
cat’s health? Let’s take a look.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Aflatoxins</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Aflatoxins
are naturally occurring toxic fungi. Bean and pulse crops are highly
susceptible to aflatoxin contamination. Other crops including </span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">grains</a><span style="color: black;">
(barley, bulgur, oatmeal, </span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/rice-is-not-good-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">rice</a><span style="color: black;">,
etc.) are vulnerable to aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxin contamination on
beans and pulses can occur:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">On the plant
when it’s growing</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">During
harvesting</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">During
processing of the harvested bean or pulse</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">After you buy the product</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Aflatoxins
are <u>toxic</u> to dogs, cats, humans and other animals. Aflatoxins are also toxic to
humans and classified as a <u>carcinogen</u> by the WHO (World Health Organization).</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Aflatoxins are NOT destroyed by cooking or other heat
treatments.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Consuming food contaminated with aflatoxins can cause
acute severe aflatoxicosis. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Immediate
side effects of acute aflatoxicosis include:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Hemorrhage</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Kidney
damage</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Liver damage</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Death when
not treated in time</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Long term
side effects of aflatoxicosis include:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Liver cancer</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Kidney
disease</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">I’ve treated
client dogs for aflatoxicosis. It’s a complicated condition to treat. Aflatoxicosis
can have long-lasting consequences to health. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Lectins</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Lectins are present
in a wide range of foods including:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Beans</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Fish and
other harvested animal proteins</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Fruit</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Grains</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Legumes</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Pulses</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Vegetables</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">But not all lectins cause harm. </span></span></span></i></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Lectins in
the beans and legumes (on the “Don’t Use” list) are harmful to dogs and cats as
they cause and contribute to:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Autoimmune disorders including arthritis, leaky gut and food
allergies </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Disruption
of the gut and intestines</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Immune
system issues</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Inflammation
in the body</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Interfere
with the absorption of nutrients</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">The lectins
present in beans and legumes (on the Don’t Use list) aren’t degraded or
destroyed by heat. Baking, cooking, boiling and otherwise heating these beans and legumes
doesn’t reduce the harmful effects on your companion animal's health.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Phytic Acid</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Phytic acid
is a naturally occurring substance in plants. The amount of phytic acid varies
per plant and parts of plants.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">The items on the Don’t Use list are high in phytic acid content.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Phytic acid
<u>interferes</u> with the <u>absorption</u> of:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Calcium</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Iron</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Zinc</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Consuming foods
with a high phytate content, can cause <u>mineral deficiencies</u>. The extent of the adverse
effect depends on the individual dog’s personal situation. Inherited
predisposition plus acquired circumstances. Sensitivities, vulnerabilities and specifics
of the overall dietary protocol. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Glyphosate</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Glyphosate
(also known as RoundUp) is the most common herbicide used in the world. In 2015
the WHO’s IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) declared
glyphosate a probable human carcinogen. You can read IARC’s findings </span><a href="https://www.iarc.who.int/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MonographVolume112-1.pdf" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Since 2015
many high profile law suits have been filed against the manufacturer (Bayer –
Monsanto) of glyphosate. Monsanto recently lost a lawsuit covering an estimated
95,000 cases. As a result, Monsanto-Bayer must pay $10 billion to settle the
suits. There are more cases waiting to be hear in-court.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Before
planting a legume crop, glyphosate may be used to kill weeds in the field.
Before harvesting the crop, glyphosate may also be applied to plants to speed-up
dessication of the crop. This is a common practice used in harvesting bean
crops. Glyphoste is applied during the growing and harvesting of GMO and
conventional soy bean crops.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">All beans and legumes on the Don’t Use list pose a real
health threat to your dog and cat. </span></span></span></i></p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span><span style="font-family: times;">.5 Appropriate Legumes for Dogs and Cats</span></span></b></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Not all
plants from the legume family are bad for dogs and cats. Some legume plants can help support your dog and cat's health. This is discussed in the sections below.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: times;"><b>Fresh Green Beans <br /></b></span></span></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: times;">for dogs, <u>NOT</u> for cats</span></span></span></i></div><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Whats Good, Whats Not, How Much and Benefits</span></span></span><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Fresh green
beans have beneficial health properties for dogs. Green beans are not appropriate for cats. <br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Appropriate Green Beans</span><span style="color: #38761d;">:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Common green
beans </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">French green
beans</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Cautions</span><span style="color: #38761d;">:</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Non-organic green bean crops are heavily treated with synthetic chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides. Choose h</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">omegrown <i>organic</i> greens beans or c</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">ommercially grown <i>organic</i> green beans. <br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">The amount of green beans used should
<u>not</u> exceed more than 1% of your dog’s diet.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">To ensure proper absorption
of nutrients, green beans should be pureed, or lightly steamed.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Do NOT use canned green beans. <br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Organic Green Beans Are Rich In:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Vitamin A</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Vitamin B6</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Vitamin C</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Vitamin K</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Folic acid</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Minerals – calcium,
copper, iron, manganese, potassium, silicon</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Antioxidants
– beta carotene, catechin, epicatechin, kaempferol, lutein, and quercetin </span></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Organic Green Beans Can Help Support Your Dog's:</span></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Bone health</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Digestive function</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Eye health</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Heart health </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Immune system function</span></span></span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span><b>Beneficial Herbal and Medicinal Legumes</b></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i>For dogs and cats</i></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Some legume family plants are valued for their medicinal properties. A few examples of cat and dog *safe legume
plants include:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/herbs-and-spices-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">Astragalus</a></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Alfalfa</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/herbs-and-spices-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">Fenugreek</a></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/licorice-root-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">Licorice</a><span style="color: black;">
</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/herbs-and-spices-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">Red Clover</a></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/health-benefits-of-red-rooibos-tea-for.html" target="_blank">Rooibos</a></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><span> </span>*Safe for dogs and cats when used
appropriately</span></span></span></i></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Given the
opportunity, your cat and dog may </span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-select</a><span style="color: black;">
appropriate </span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/herbs-and-spices-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">herbs</a><span style="color: black;">
to suit her individual, personal needs. Go <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about self-selection (zoopharmacognosy) and how to support your dog and cat's ability to communicate their needs to you.<br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span><span style="font-family: times;">.6 Appropriate Leafy Greens, Vegetables and Fruit for Your Dog’s Health</span></span></b></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">If you're currently including inappropriate beans and legumes in your dog's diet replace them with appropriate leafy greens and vegetables.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Dogs can benefit
from a small amount of appropriate fresh leafy greens, fresh and gently cooked vegetables, and fruit in
the diet. <br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Species
appropriate plant material provides an important source of health supporting:</span></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Antioxidants to support overall health<br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Essential minerals and vitamins </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;">Gut-health supporting fiber</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">
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{page:WordSection1;}</span></font></style></p>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-90946727013277679142022-03-16T00:32:00.021-04:002023-11-10T15:23:30.379-05:00Your Dog and Cat are Not Fussy: Understanding Self-Selection, Zoopharmacognosy <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fXIcMAYhdLP2XdPYSgEe__UiSAEApZOxGoQ_cC7LQ6EBasxkIlTUWGhuE_MJIuyWBdvFSzdo3N5yDEwIZ_ug9Prscr2hi7R6Xrg3wlBlK7-gxoLVPQpQheGHJVUKNu5-BFJbFKb-Lj1floKKRLP3VwAujr69jAX_mGGNi1nAqZ9hW6DMurqcsvVIv_4w/s1160/self-selection-zoopharmcognosy-for-dogs-and-cats-how-to.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to, self-selection, zoopharmcognosy for your dog and cat" border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1160" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fXIcMAYhdLP2XdPYSgEe__UiSAEApZOxGoQ_cC7LQ6EBasxkIlTUWGhuE_MJIuyWBdvFSzdo3N5yDEwIZ_ug9Prscr2hi7R6Xrg3wlBlK7-gxoLVPQpQheGHJVUKNu5-BFJbFKb-Lj1floKKRLP3VwAujr69jAX_mGGNi1nAqZ9hW6DMurqcsvVIv_4w/w400-h335/self-selection-zoopharmcognosy-for-dogs-and-cats-how-to.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #38761d;"><i>Self-selection is an important form of communication, a way for your dog and cat to communicate their needs to you.</i></span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #38761d;"><i> </i></span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #38761d;"><i>Self-selection also offers a pathway for a deeper bond between you and your companion animal.</i></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> <br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 5 min read</span></span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><b>In this article:</b></span></span></span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Self-selection and Zoopharmcognosy, a Brief History </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Self-selection vs "Fussy"</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Why is My Dog or Cat Selecting Items That Aren't Appropriate? <br /></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Never Force Your Dog or Cat </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Is That a Permanent "No"?</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>My Dog and Cat Doesn't Want This, Can I Hide it in Food or Treats?</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Self-Selection of Topically Applied Medicinal Substances</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Self-Selection How To</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Self-Decline How To</span></span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #38761d;"><i>Is
your dog and cat fussy about their food or do they know something you
may not be aware of? Did you know, your dog and cat have an instinctive
and learned capacity to self-select foods and natural medicinal
substances that help prevent, treat and remedy trauma, illness and
disease?</i></span></span></span></span><div><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">1.0 Self-selection and Zoopharmcognosy a Brief History</span></b></span></span></span></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>For
millennia, animals have self-medicated by self-selecting plant materials, soil
and other natural substances to prevent, treat and remedy trauma, illness and
disease. Your dog and cat’s instinctive and learned capacity to self-select natural
medicinal substances is called zoopharmcognosy (pronounced
zoo-faar-muh-kaag-nuh-suh). <b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Humans
also have a long history of self-medication by self-selecting natural medicinal
substances. Evidence of self-medication by humans dates back to the Paleolithic
period and is called pharmacognosy. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Self-selection
is also an important form of communication, a way for your dog and cat to communicate
their needs to you. </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>This article will help you:<br /></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Understand what your dog and cat are saying to you.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Mindfully support your dog and cat's instinctive ability to support their personal health and wellness.<br /></span></span></span></span></li></ol><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span><span>2.0 Self-Selection vs “Fussy”</span></span></span></span></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgioe6FSb4ThuxkHKH0JX7WAo4wxx8lF2u_r966cRLWTO-Yka5wIowsnU2wuYw3s8nVbQs4NfG7XZTP0Llmg7CIKR3KckBLN6MPsJFPG9fLFBXYC2-B-7kdwvTUu0FsRCPXtmUN_HZOjIpzuXc7ZwypH9CvcPBo7nevHMt-ZZ4NOIF6pJs7HHx7S2xoqQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Your dog and cat are not fussy: understanding self-selection, zoopharmacognosy" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgioe6FSb4ThuxkHKH0JX7WAo4wxx8lF2u_r966cRLWTO-Yka5wIowsnU2wuYw3s8nVbQs4NfG7XZTP0Llmg7CIKR3KckBLN6MPsJFPG9fLFBXYC2-B-7kdwvTUu0FsRCPXtmUN_HZOjIpzuXc7ZwypH9CvcPBo7nevHMt-ZZ4NOIF6pJs7HHx7S2xoqQ=w309-h400" width="309" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Your dog and cat are not fussy. Your dog and cat are practising self-selection.</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Often, I hear people say “my dog (or cat) is
fussy” and “how can I get her” to eat a specific </span><span>food or supplement. <span> </span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Your
dog or cat’s hesitancy or refusal to eat a food or take a supplement is often
misinterpreted as “fussiness”. However, it is highly likely your dog or cat is using
instinct to self-determine items that don’t suit her needs. The rejected item(s)
may be inappropriate for one or multiple reasons, for <i>example</i> the item: </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Contains
inappropriate additives </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>The texture of the food is unfamiliar to the individual animal; for example you've offered your dog or cat a raw <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/sardines-for-dogs-and-cats-whole-food.html" target="_blank">sardine</a> and she's never had whole, raw fish before </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Is
contaminated with incidental (hidden) substances</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Is
generally safe but for your animal is contradicted due to an acute or chronic health issue or
condition </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Is generally
inappropriate for all dogs or cats<br /></span></span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsl0MS-m-kE4SKOk6gQrVVpD66KdSJW4chfvc_0AILPjocx1y2rptzoacL_xqryvlopsxEZRfN97RES0abbAykF6HnSWcZ7vnfgPHb3Is5FKpchB0pBCFRgOnArxhPC00Zhl8-bxe8-bJCsaxPgpnCl_3_udx6LKefyA3zIxQuafzozrDb3lBvzf07kQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Self-selection for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="1545" data-original-width="2000" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsl0MS-m-kE4SKOk6gQrVVpD66KdSJW4chfvc_0AILPjocx1y2rptzoacL_xqryvlopsxEZRfN97RES0abbAykF6HnSWcZ7vnfgPHb3Is5FKpchB0pBCFRgOnArxhPC00Zhl8-bxe8-bJCsaxPgpnCl_3_udx6LKefyA3zIxQuafzozrDb3lBvzf07kQ=w400-h309" width="400" /></a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><i></i></span></span></span></span><p></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><i> Click on the image above to zoom in</i><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span><span>3.0 Why is My Dog or Cat Selecting Items That Aren't Appropriate?</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujTolRQNUdHjJUv2qew7rj6blevTcMBFSs52iavXsF-Bv8gpfmneiIWXvwqrjh8a1wd82KFLRpRbgO6giaDF98qXlFimXuR9b7D0VBMjfajJEUs_ESdMjilNGsEoSKDKUhOnyRcR3Zz4qMVoc1e5RzbshF8si3ugZQFmgsas6GkxsskWz8VBER5IxabFp/s1280/why-does-my-cat-select-inappropriate-foods.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="why does my cat choose inappropraite foods?" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujTolRQNUdHjJUv2qew7rj6blevTcMBFSs52iavXsF-Bv8gpfmneiIWXvwqrjh8a1wd82KFLRpRbgO6giaDF98qXlFimXuR9b7D0VBMjfajJEUs_ESdMjilNGsEoSKDKUhOnyRcR3Zz4qMVoc1e5RzbshF8si3ugZQFmgsas6GkxsskWz8VBER5IxabFp/w400-h266/why-does-my-cat-select-inappropriate-foods.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>If your dog or cat is selecting items that are not appropriate e.g., starchy carbohydrates foods such as <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/beans-legumes-and-pulses-understanding.html" target="_blank">beans</a> (<a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/beans-legumes-and-pulses-understanding.html" target="_blank">pulses</a>), <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">grains</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/04/sweet-potato-potato-and-yam-are-not.html" target="_blank">sweet potato</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/04/sweet-potato-potato-and-yam-are-not.html" target="_blank">potato</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/04/sweet-potato-potato-and-yam-are-not.html" target="_blank">yam</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/04/dog-cat-food-and-treats-to-avoid.html" target="_blank">dry food</a> (kibble, biscuits) and <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/04/dog-cat-food-and-treats-to-avoid.html" target="_blank">treats</a>, or other <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/foods-that-dogs-should-never-eat.html" target="_blank">inappropriate items</a>...</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>It's important to address the root cause. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">To properly address the root cause, I strongly encourage you to engage the services of a knowledgeable
holistic diet nutrition wellness practitioner. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span><span>4.0 Never Force Your Dog or Cat</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwudHV-as7XIUjjSD_gwSuD9ZqU8kVbTw5TeiEpvj3uX9MyvLeKqAFC138sMr6PK4whGmI7N5KohVs4CqZrds_roEwJdKIiA7BDgtjlsM_jFLOFs0id9CTApqtf-VmOKfglngUkKdcebKKTFGob1rCpBbCKWwynhwmg0W4Jmy6paCRsP8dGY54v_vIZlab/s1160/never-force-your-dog-to-eat-what-she-does-not-want.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="never force your dog or cat to eat foods and supplements they don't want" border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="1160" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwudHV-as7XIUjjSD_gwSuD9ZqU8kVbTw5TeiEpvj3uX9MyvLeKqAFC138sMr6PK4whGmI7N5KohVs4CqZrds_roEwJdKIiA7BDgtjlsM_jFLOFs0id9CTApqtf-VmOKfglngUkKdcebKKTFGob1rCpBbCKWwynhwmg0W4Jmy6paCRsP8dGY54v_vIZlab/w320-h280/never-force-your-dog-to-eat-what-she-does-not-want.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>If
your dog or cat self-determines to decline a specific food, herb,
nutraceutical, or alternative medicine, you should <b>always respect and listen</b>
to your dog or cat’s indication. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>When
a dog or cat declines an item, it’s because the item is <b>not</b> <b>appropriate</b>
for the individual animal. Dogs and cats self-select and decline items to suit
their individual situation. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Food, herbs, nutraceuticals, and alternative medicines
should <b>never </b>be forced upon a dog or cat. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span><span>5.0 Is That a Permanent “No”?</span></span></b></span></span></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Not necessarily.</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>An
item that your dog or cat self-selects or declines may receive a different
response when offered another time (e.g. days or weeks later). Also, if your
dog or cat self-selects an item and later declines it, respect her indication. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span><span>6.0 My Dog and Cat Doesn’t Want This, Can I Hide it in Food or
Treats?</span></span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>It’s
not appropriate to hide rejected items in your dog or cat’s food or treats. I
strongly discourage against this practice. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>If
you force your dog or cat to take an item they don’t want, significant adverse
consequences may result. Risks include: </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Exacerbating
existing health issues and conditions </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Triggering
new health issues or conditions </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span>Escalating
your dog or cat’s anxiety level and/or trauma </span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span>Always respect your dog or cat’s indication. </span></span></span></span></span></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If your dog or cat is experiencing a health
issue or condition, I strongly encourage you to engage the services of a knowledgeable
holistic diet and wellness practitioner. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: red; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span>7.0 Self-Selection of Topically
Applied Medicinal Substances</span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <br /></span></span></span></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Dw1kAykLOBskj8gqRLqX49aVBia8id8oixIwhD-aodtQ3Gh7Ka3aqKxQyjgtRfs_K-ReSzoQa2zibgXrYdCQuMtJNnJwc8d5wZO1l5n-otmM78aFxuJTyhPly5yeS5AvwkxIk242_KWeZkt769LaZdPkZ2nytNJKXXOrHgblO70eYw2BCGyIgPLTZN5x/s524/wild-foraging-self-selection-zoopharmacognosy-dogs-cats.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wild foraging and self-selection (zoopharmacognosy) for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="486" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Dw1kAykLOBskj8gqRLqX49aVBia8id8oixIwhD-aodtQ3Gh7Ka3aqKxQyjgtRfs_K-ReSzoQa2zibgXrYdCQuMtJNnJwc8d5wZO1l5n-otmM78aFxuJTyhPly5yeS5AvwkxIk242_KWeZkt769LaZdPkZ2nytNJKXXOrHgblO70eYw2BCGyIgPLTZN5x/w371-h400/wild-foraging-self-selection-zoopharmacognosy-dogs-cats.png" width="371" /></a></div><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Self-selection is not limited to ingested
items. Dogs and cats also use self-selection of beneficial materials in their
environment to help protect and heal themselves.</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">For example, to help </span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic-flea_18.html" target="_blank"><span>naturally repel insects</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> some dogs and cats will rub up against and roll in wild </span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html" target="_blank"><span>garlic</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> scapes, </span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic-flea_18.html" target="_blank"><span>neem</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> leaves or other natural insect repelling plants. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">So should we also respect our dog and cat’s
indication when applying products to our dog and cat’s e.g., fur, skin, ears, etc.?
Yes. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Essential-oil insect repellent
sprays are a good example. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Does your dog dislike it
when you apply an essential oil based insect repellent on her? </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Is the dislike because she
doesn’t like being sprayed? </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If you give her the
opportunity, she can let you know.</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Put some of the repellent on your hands and
gently rub it onto a small test spot on her fur/skin. If she still indicates
she does not want the product on her fur or skin, she may be letting you know
the essential oil (e.g. lavender, rosemary, lemon grass essential oil, etc., or
another ingredient) in the product is unsuitable. For example, she may be
hypersensitive to, or have a health condition that contradicts use. </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Listen to your dog and cat. Allow her to
choose another </span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic-flea_18.html"><span>natural alternative</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> that better suites her circumstances.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span> <br /></span></span></span></div><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span>8.0 Self-Selection How To</span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></span></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFk0izz5wYxv4WgBD4bZ11KZuaEC56ru_is3-LRBw-dHirezC-l7n-dP92fSihC0fb4ooesTxVMewOdX3q01ZsJpJYdfB-nKo1e_r9VByhEGKcEDFhyphenhyphen5ewbkZhTDq07J3yaGBg02zHsu3sta3qMVGnSWpg3eWdy-OHv0uK94IELnkm73TZZ70yJDbXGNX/s1372/self-selection-for-dogs-how-to.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to do a self selection with your dog and cat" border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1248" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFk0izz5wYxv4WgBD4bZ11KZuaEC56ru_is3-LRBw-dHirezC-l7n-dP92fSihC0fb4ooesTxVMewOdX3q01ZsJpJYdfB-nKo1e_r9VByhEGKcEDFhyphenhyphen5ewbkZhTDq07J3yaGBg02zHsu3sta3qMVGnSWpg3eWdy-OHv0uK94IELnkm73TZZ70yJDbXGNX/w291-h320/self-selection-for-dogs-how-to.png" width="291" /></a></div> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">There are multiple ways you can allow your
dog or cat to self-select or decline an item. For example:</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Open the bag, bottle or container the item is
in, allow your dog or cat to sniff the open bag or container.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If she continues to sniff, or licks offer the
item to her.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Place the item in the palm of your hand or on
a plate.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If she wants the item she will sniff, lick
and/or eat the item.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">She may choose to lick-up or eat part or all the
item.</span></span><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If she indicates she wants more e.g., she
licks-up or eats all the item offered, depending on the type of item, dosage
range, etc. you may offer her more at that time, or later that day; provided
you do not exceed the recommended daily serving or dosage.</span></span><span>
</span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span>9.0 Self-Decline How To</span></b></span></span></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Follow the process above to
see if your dog or cat wants the item.</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If your dog or cat sniffs the item, then
walks away, or turns her head away, or air licks without sampling or returning
to the item, or takes a small sample and walks away, she has self-declined the
item. </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Try offering her
the item again later the same day, or in several days a week or more.</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If she continues to decline the item, respect
her indication. Continue to the next item on your dog or cat’s self-selection
list. Follow the same process and always respect your dog and cat’s indication.</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
</span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>
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{page:WordSection1;}</font></style></p></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-71179131606484598042021-10-31T23:00:00.016-04:002023-04-23T23:21:57.815-04:00How Factory Farming in the UK Effects Your Dog and Cat’s Health<p>
</p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOgLK6jI3ziQNSbpPtWwtLTW0N9cv1WBE4vs7sR6k81M98Q3Q0-Zl3Nd2QaW3KumcrEnt99sKXlC-55h0FUDLUJp8XvXsEXUFCbVtjOyNbzsu3a3FgCvwbhbZBHI40Fpf4JxYF0mhS7aE/s940/Factory-Farming-UK-Effects-Dog-Cat-Health.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How factory farming in the UK effects your dog and cats health" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOgLK6jI3ziQNSbpPtWwtLTW0N9cv1WBE4vs7sR6k81M98Q3Q0-Zl3Nd2QaW3KumcrEnt99sKXlC-55h0FUDLUJp8XvXsEXUFCbVtjOyNbzsu3a3FgCvwbhbZBHI40Fpf4JxYF0mhS7aE/w400-h335/Factory-Farming-UK-Effects-Dog-Cat-Health.png" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 4 min read</span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">In this article:</span></span></span></b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="an4h1-0-0">Current Status of Factory Farming in The UK</span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span data-offset-key="5iava-2-0"><span data-text="true">How Factory Farming</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Effects Your Dog and Cat’s Health</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="e858s-0-0">What You Can Do to Help Protect Your Dog and Cat </span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span>Learn More About Factory Farming</span></span></span></li></ol><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="8njh2-0-0"></span></span></span></p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="an4h1-0-0" style="color: #3d85c6;">1.0 Current Status of Factory Farming in The UK</span></span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="an4h1-0-0">The first factory farm in the USA began operations in the 1920s. It was an industrial-scale chicken farm. While industrial-scale farming has a long history in North America, it's relatively new to the U.K. Many of
my UK based clients aren’t familiar with the devastating impact factory
farm sourced products can have on their dog and cat's health.</span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="8njh2-0-0"></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>In
the UK the majority of beef, chicken, duck, pork, turkey, and rabbit are now factory
farm raised. This trend </span><span class="passivevoice"></span><span data-offset-key="an4h1-1-0"><span data-text="true">is reflected</span></span><span data-offset-key="an4h1-2-0"><span data-text="true"> in the stock offered by many
raw food companies in the UK. A large volume of raw food for dogs and cats is
now factory farm sourced. </span></span></span></p><p></p></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="8njh2-0-0">
</span>
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="1s9c9-0-0">Compassion in World Farming does
extensive research and data collection on farming practices. Their latest
numbers for the UK reveal that:</span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="1p3uq-0-0">Approximately 73% of farmed
animals in the UK are factory farm raised.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="adpqt-0-0">Almost 800 North American style
industrial mega-farms operate across the UK.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="4p063-0-0">There's been a 26% increase in
livestock mega-farms in the last 6 years.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="qpnn-0-0">A mega farm exists in almost
every county in England. You can view Compassion in World Farming's UK Factory
Farming Map <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: times;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span>
</span><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="1730o-0-0">The change in UK's farming
landscape is:</span></span></span></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="1730o-0-0">Bad for
the environment</span></span></span><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="4pi0q-0-0"> </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="4pi0q-0-0">It's bad for your health, and has
a negative impact on your dog, and cat's health.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="116rs-0-0">Industrial livestock mega farms
took over North America many years ago. If you live in the UK the issues around
mega farming may not be as familiar to you. </span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="5iava-0-0">Factory farm raised animals live
a miserable life. These animals </span><span data-offset-key="5iava-1-0"><span data-text="true">are forced to live in inhumane, cruel conditions in addition to being fed</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="5iava-2-0"><span data-text="true"> species inappropriate, toxic
diets. Their bodies are full of bad bacteria, disease and toxins. </span></span></span></span></span></p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span><span><span data-offset-key="5iava-2-0"><span data-text="true">2.0 How Factory Farming</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Effects Your Dog and Cat’s Health</span></span><span style="font-size: large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-offset-key="5iava-2-0"><span data-text="true">Toxic
substances remain in their flesh and bones after slaughter. Toxic substances
include heavy metals, drugs, and herbicide residue. Chemical wash </span></span><span data-offset-key="5iava-3-0"><span data-text="true">(chlorine, a carcinogen), <span class="passivevoice">is used</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="5iava-4-0"><span data-text="true"> to help reduce bad bacteria on animal carcasses and <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/how-safe-are-eggs-for-your-dog-cat.html" target="_blank">poultry eggs</a>. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="of5b-0-0"><span><span data-text="true">Genetically</span></span></span></span><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="of5b-1-0"> engineered (GE) corn and soy are:</span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="f8kif-0-0">Primary components of the
factory farm raised animal's diet. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="8thj8-0-0">GE corn and soy </span><span class="passivevoice"></span><span data-offset-key="8thj8-1-0"><span data-text="true">are
contaminated</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8thj8-2-0"><span data-text="true">
with the carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting herbicide, glyphosate. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="ctmn6-0-0">Round-up is Bayer's (</span><span class="adverb"></span><span data-offset-key="ctmn6-1-0"><span data-text="true">formerly</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="ctmn6-2-0"><span data-text="true"> Monsanto's), most </span><span class="adverb"></span><span data-offset-key="ctmn6-3-0"><span data-text="true">widely</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="ctmn6-4-0"><span data-text="true"> used and most </span><span class="adverb"></span><span data-offset-key="ctmn6-5-0"><span data-text="true">aggressively</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="ctmn6-6-0"><span data-text="true"> marketed herbicide. The active
ingredient in Round-up is <a href="http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/programs/health-environment/pesticides/glyphosate-fact-sheet.shtml" target="_blank">glyphosate</a>. </span></span><span data-offset-key="ctmn6-8-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: times;"></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>In
March 2015, the international Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released
findings on glyphosate. You can read IARC’s finding’s <a href="http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/iarcnews/pdf/MonographVolume112.pdf">here</a>.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="8t1jg-0-0">When your dog and cat consume
factory farm raised animals, they consume glyphosate residue. Glyphosate </span><span class="passivevoice"></span><span data-offset-key="8t1jg-1-0"><span data-text="true">is
known</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8t1jg-2-0"><span data-text="true">
to cause and contribute to:</span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="e1pks-0-0">Cancer</span></span>,
tumors</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="3lj01-0-0">Dementia</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="3lj01-0-0">Endocrine damage</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="eja9f-0-0">Gastrointestinal damage</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Kidney
damage</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Leaky
gut</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="1ec9a-0-0">Liver damage</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Lymphoma</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>MRSA</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Trace
mineral absorption issues</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Urinary
tract issues and is a leading cause of <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic_31.html" target="_blank">urinary tract infections</a>. </span></span></span></li></ul><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="e858s-0-0">3.0 What You Can Do to Help Protect Your Dog and Cat</span></span></span></b></span></span></h2><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: times;">
<span data-offset-key="e1inb-0-0">
</span></span></span><p><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></p><h3><span style="font-family: times;"><span data-offset-key="e1inb-0-0"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><span><span>3.1 Free-range, Pastured Meat, Organ, Bones and Eggs</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></p></span></span></h3><span style="font-family: times;"><span data-offset-key="e1inb-0-0"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>When
your budget allows:</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="8dhqv-0-0">Purchase eggs from pastured,
free-range poultry. Read more about that <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/how-wholesome-is-that-egg-for-your-dog.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="3ggn0-0-0">Include grass fed pastured
or wild-harvested proteins in your dog and cat's diet. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="3ggn0-0-0">Pastured, free-range and wild-harvested options are more expensive, and aren't sold by all raw food suppliers. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="3ggn0-0-0">In some areas of the UK sourcing free-range can be difficult. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></li><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="3ggn0-0-0">Many UK raw food suppliers do include lamb in their standard product line. Lamb is typically pastured.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="3ggn0-0-0">Speak to your local game warden to see if they have trimmings, and bones they can sell to you at low cost, or no cost.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></ul><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span></span></b><b><span> </span></b></span></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3.2 Bone Broth and Bone Broth Gelatin</span></span></b></span></h3></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If your budget is tight but you're able to purchase pastured free-range sourced bones, use the bones to make bone broth and/or bone broth gelatin. Bone broth and bone broth gelatin made from pastured, free-range sourced, or wild-harvested animals can help support:</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brain health</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Detox</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Digestive health <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kidney health</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Liver health </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reminerilization</span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Recipes for Bone Broth and Bone Broth Gelatin:</i></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><b>Bone Broth Recipe</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to </span></span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-chicken-or-meat-stock-recipe_20.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">this article</span></span></a><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></li></ul></div><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Bone Broth Gelatin Recipe</b></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Go to </span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2016/01/bone-broth-gelatin-gel-jelly-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">this article. </a></span></span></li></ul><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3.3 Wild-Caught Fatty Fish (Oily Fish)</span></span></b></span></h3></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Factory Farm sourced animals </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">don't provide your dog and cat with </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">sufficient omega-3 essential fatty acids.</span></span><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Small wild-caught raw or gently cooked fatty fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Many UK raw food suppliers sell <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/sardines-for-dogs-and-cats-whole-food.html" target="_blank">sprats and sardines</a>. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For guidance on selecting the best fish, handling, preparation and serving recommendations:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/fish-for-your-dogs-cats-diet-selection.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <br /></span></span></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Canned fish is fine to have on hand for emergencies, however I don't recommend it for daily use. To learn more:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/fish-for-your-dogs-cats-diet-selection.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Never give your dog or cat farmed fish. To learn more:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/11/farm-raised-fish-in-dog-food-cat-food.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></li></ul></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3.4 Increase Antioxidant Intake</span></span></b></span></h3></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Include dark leafy greens and berries in your dog's diet to help support detox and overall health. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Learn more in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <br /></span></span></li></ul></div><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">4.0 Learn More About Factory Farming</span></span></b></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="f7tcm-0-0" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>4.1 Compassion in World Farming</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="f7tcm-0-0">Learn more about
Compassion in World Farming and their work in the UK <a href="https://www.ciwf.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>4.2 Books</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Daniel
Imhoff, CAFO: The Tragedy of Industrial Animal Factories</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>David
Kirby, Animal Factory </span></span></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b> </b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b> </b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>4.3 Articles</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Last
Chance for Animals (LCA), <a href="https://www.lcanimal.org/index.php/campaigns/other-issues/factory-farming" target="_blank">Factory Farming</a></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>VOX,
<a href="https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/4/22/21228158/coronavirus-pandemic-risk-factory-farming-meat" target="_blank">The meat we eat is a pandemic risk, too</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: times;">
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Article and graphics</b> by <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.ca/about-karen-rosenfeld/" target="_blank">Karen Rosenfeld</a></span></span></span></div></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-67389880264362574372021-06-28T21:52:00.045-04:002023-09-06T21:01:48.290-04:00How to Include Raw Meaty Bones in Your Dog and Puppy's Diet to Support Overall Health and Wellness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg1jDY-7zC12pYmicW151bxUr4PsLf_phQZG2Y0FHyyuYRgm_KNSQFALr34I3tI0ocQx6WVRRsMTh84TnNAg_7wajvBkrdiK0kFkDe7mooDP5xyRVpYfCF7hBTCtxnbm49ei4zYJtYeYH9CS86jQ-vh8vNpY9jh6foVa0rcNtHIC8T9m05rHGIMmjuhw5/s1166/raw-meaty-bones-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to include raw meaty bones in your dog and puppies diet to support overall health and wellness" border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1166" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg1jDY-7zC12pYmicW151bxUr4PsLf_phQZG2Y0FHyyuYRgm_KNSQFALr34I3tI0ocQx6WVRRsMTh84TnNAg_7wajvBkrdiK0kFkDe7mooDP5xyRVpYfCF7hBTCtxnbm49ei4zYJtYeYH9CS86jQ-vh8vNpY9jh6foVa0rcNtHIC8T9m05rHGIMmjuhw5/w400-h398/raw-meaty-bones-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 4 min read</span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>In this article:</b><i><br /></i></span></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> Raw Meaty Bones are an Essential Part of A Species Appropriate Diet </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Raw Meaty Bones Health Benefits </span></span></li><ol><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Nutritional Value to Support Overall Health<br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Bone and Joint Health Support</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Sooth Teething Discomfort</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Nature's Tooth Brush<br /></span></span></li></ol><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Appropriate Raw Meaty Bones</span></span></li><ol><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Poultry </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Small Prey <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Ruminant, Cloven Hoof <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Tip, Duck Feet vs. Chicken Feet</span></span></li></ol><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Tips to Enrich Your Dog and Puppy's Diet<br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Safety Tips For Giving Your Dog and Puppy Raw Meaty Bones</span></span></li><ol><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Rib Bones</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Load Bearing, Marrow Bones, Antlers</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">How to Teach Your Dog and Puppy to Chew RMB</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Supervise</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Why Thawed, Not Frozen</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pastured, Free Range vs. Factory Farm Sourced<br /></span></span></li></ol><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Shareable Raw Meaty Bones Chart</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Raw Meaty Bones for Cats and Kittens<br /></span></span></li></ol><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0"><span data-text="true"><b>1.0 Raw Meaty Bones are an Essential Part of a Species Appropriate Diet</b></span></span></span><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0"><span data-text="true"><b> </b></span></span></span><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0"><span data-text="true"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="b2618-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Puppies can start gnawing on raw meaty bones at six to seven weeks of age. At this age, your puppy will enjoy pulling the meat and sinew off of the meaty bone. By ten to twelve weeks of age puppies are able to start eating the raw bone too.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-PgFVgjBYTT2pZp8wIBWLYc_FzQH5okDF2EcPrAvFWIa_Hg9MROwnHpndsxSh-6vQYkPl67TMahIbkv5zNeh5D8atGao33a_E6iL-QqJhU_81TV5ejSA9clJ6kR051haPrvmHa5_C3TP/s940/Raw-Meaty-Bones-for-Puppies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw meaty bones for dogs and puppies, an essential component of a species appropriate diet" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-PgFVgjBYTT2pZp8wIBWLYc_FzQH5okDF2EcPrAvFWIa_Hg9MROwnHpndsxSh-6vQYkPl67TMahIbkv5zNeh5D8atGao33a_E6iL-QqJhU_81TV5ejSA9clJ6kR051haPrvmHa5_C3TP/w400-h335/Raw-Meaty-Bones-for-Puppies.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div data-contents="true" style="text-align: left;"><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="13o6o-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="13o6o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="13o6o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">My ten week old puppy, Annie has a nightly bed time snack that includes a <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/simply-good-eggs-for-dogs-cats-your.html" target="_blank">quail egg</a> and a raw meaty bone (RMB). Annie gets a rotation of various RMB for her evening snack including: </span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="fgtql-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken feet</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="fgtql-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken neck</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6j71l-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken wingette</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="f5c5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Duck feet</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="9vrtr-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;">Duck neck </span><br /></span></span></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><span data-offset-key="age6c-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">At ten weeks of age Annie transitioned from gnawing on her RMBs, to consuming her raw meaty bones. </span></span><span data-offset-key="i7ej-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Further below I'll provide you with tips to help your puppy properly chew RMB.</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT-71aGahRLzaOiA3H4-bQ_vI2lKIBTcL77akFRnSChMYujgyN171HYCvxE0w2iaOpqaVpm39l4yx0EzaEKFScaWhpzUcQJV751Xb7oE3kF9Ch2osMGapY_hYjcZyJPPCQAL8WcSnb0K3/s940/RMB-for-Puppies-Annies-Bedtime-Snack.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw meaty bone for dogs and puppies, a bedtime snack" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT-71aGahRLzaOiA3H4-bQ_vI2lKIBTcL77akFRnSChMYujgyN171HYCvxE0w2iaOpqaVpm39l4yx0EzaEKFScaWhpzUcQJV751Xb7oE3kF9Ch2osMGapY_hYjcZyJPPCQAL8WcSnb0K3/w400-h335/RMB-for-Puppies-Annies-Bedtime-Snack.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><span data-offset-key="i7ej-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><b><span data-offset-key="4kn7b-0-0"><span data-text="true">2.0 Raw Meaty Bone Health Benefits for Puppies and Dogs</span></span></b></span></h2></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="304an-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="304an-0-0"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="304an-0-0" style="color: #783f04;"><span data-text="true">2.1 Nutritional Value to Support</span></span><span class="complexword" style="color: #783f04;"><span data-offset-key="304an-1-0"><span data-text="true"> Overall</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="304an-2-0" style="color: #783f04;"><span data-text="true"> Health</span></span></b></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="81vo3-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="81vo3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="81vo3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="co3dp-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="co3dp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="co3dp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Raw meaty bones are an essential part of a species appropriate diet for puppies and dogs. RMB provide vital nutrients for </span></span><span class="complexword" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="co3dp-1-0"><span data-text="true">overall</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="co3dp-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> health. As an example let’s take a look at raw chicken feet. Raw chicken feet are a good source of:</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="4h2tk-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Animal protein (amino acids)<br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="4h2tk-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Bone marrow</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dqasu-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Collagen </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="f4lg4-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chondroitin</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3ghv8-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Glucosamine</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6ki3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Fiber</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dhlb0-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Sinew</span></span></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Fat </span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Omega-3 fatty acids</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6mm7s-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Omega-6 fatty acids</span></span></li></ul></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="7mqg-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7mqg-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7mqg-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Vitamins and minerals including:</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="9t8d8-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Vitamin A</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6n8bo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">B2 (riboflavin)</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3s8ce-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">B9 (folate)</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="7od7a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">B12</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="178iv-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Choline</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="43vad-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Calcium</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="8enq6-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Iron</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="esfve-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Magnesium</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="7sja4-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Phosphorus</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="cjatf-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Potassium</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="308k0-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Selenium</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dn21s-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Zinc</span></span></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="4sa9i-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4sa9i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4sa9i-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">The major component of protein in chicken feet comes from collagen (70%). Collagen is a fibrous protein that holds the body together. The body uses collagen to support:</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="11omj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Blood health</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3aock-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Bone health</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="e3747-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Brain health</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="fd723-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Gut health</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6p725-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Muscle and joint health</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="b5p1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Skin health </span></span></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="1sk6v-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1sk6v-0-0"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="1sk6v-0-0"><span data-text="true"><br />2.2 Bone and Joint Health Support</span></span></b></span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="1sk6v-0-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></b></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="42dnc-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="42dnc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="42dnc-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="42dnc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="42dnc-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Poultry feet and necks are an excellent source of collagen, glucosamine and chondroitin. Include these raw meaty bones in the diet to support:</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="8e83n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Musculoskeletal growth </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ff1vl-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Long-term health of bones, joints and ligaments</span></span></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="5mbrf-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5mbrf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5mbrf-0-0" style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="6avh2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6avh2-0-0"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="6avh2-0-0"><span data-text="true">2.3 Soothe Teething Discomfort</span></span></b></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">When your puppy adult teeth begin to emerge puppy’s gums can be very uncomfortable. Gnawing on a raw meaty bone will help relieve puppy's discomfort. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8t8ts-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Give puppy thawed raw meaty bones, <i><u>not</u></i> frozen. The reasons for this are provided further below.<br /></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="eme8a-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eme8a-0-0"><b><span data-offset-key="eme8a-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></b></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eme8a-0-0"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span data-offset-key="eme8a-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></b></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="5cqk9-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5cqk9-0-0"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="5cqk9-0-0"><span data-text="true">2.4 Nature’s Toothbrush </span></span></b></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">You’ll also be helping puppy get a good start on long-term oral health. Raw meaty bones are also called “nature’s toothbrush”. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">A raw meaty bone daily or three to four times a week helps to keep teeth your puppy and adult dog's scrubbed clean </span></span><span class="adverb" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="7bo8g-1-0"><span data-text="true">naturally</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="7bo8g-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7bo8g-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7bo8g-0-0"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><span data-offset-key="3f7cf-0-0"><span data-text="true">3.0 Appropriate Raw Meaty Bones for Puppies and Dogs</span></span></span></b></h2></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="2nusr-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2nusr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2nusr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i><span>A list of editable bones suitable for puppies and dogs...</span></i></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2nusr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2nusr-0-0"><span data-text="true"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></i></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2nusr-0-0"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="b130l-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span><b>3.1 Poultry RMB</b></span></span></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="b130l-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="b130l-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b130l-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymad8duxOzsIFVy7ivMmDMhF5XFblBdkQGkVPRArCpRIvy7e-SEgrxZOg9ddQhscRmmnCJULluPdkG-nGSjy59ClDcC9o5Mm0XXUE_3WBZkB2i9wg2wC89px-NMqs9TlZWRYrP1rDX7zOSiqmzvdJ6uwYWbivUqXsBEJtMEB5ur_f1gS2_BEdczx8Rc26/s614/poultry-feet-for-dogs-puppies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw poultry feet for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="614" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymad8duxOzsIFVy7ivMmDMhF5XFblBdkQGkVPRArCpRIvy7e-SEgrxZOg9ddQhscRmmnCJULluPdkG-nGSjy59ClDcC9o5Mm0XXUE_3WBZkB2i9wg2wC89px-NMqs9TlZWRYrP1rDX7zOSiqmzvdJ6uwYWbivUqXsBEJtMEB5ur_f1gS2_BEdczx8Rc26/w320-h267/poultry-feet-for-dogs-puppies.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="b130l-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b130l-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Poultry, Fowl Feet</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="2mqvo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dfqht-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cornish hen</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6rptv-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Duck</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="r31a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Guinea fowl</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="r31a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pheasant</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="r31a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Turkey for older large breed puppies, adult dogs <br /></span></span></li></ul><span data-offset-key="r31a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i>Note - Poultry Feet Nails:</i></span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li data-contents="true"><span data-offset-key="r31a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i>Don't cut the nails off of poultry feet. The nails will <u>not</u> harm your puppy or dog's mouth, or digestive tract. </i></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="r31a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i>The nails <u>are</u> completely digestible, and contain <u>valuable</u> nutrients.</i></span></span></li></ol><span data-offset-key="r31a-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i> </i></span></span><div data-contents="true" style="text-align: left;"><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="5lguf-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5lguf-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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data-text="true">Poultry, Fowl Heads</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cornish hen</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Duck</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Guinea fowl</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pheasant <br /></span></span></li></ul><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Poultry, Fowl Leg (drumstick)<br /></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cornish hen <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Duck </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Guinea Fowl</span></span></li></ul></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5lguf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5lguf-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4NfLo9d9xzKgyHtnMM_Jp8K3bSXa2N1iq_EG457wp5a9cGEzVHScmWKNz_FfrUCqc5qGP6vqS_HJsZbdEti6T-V2wX_bZcrUHApsKdIzHoHuF7ajL8KzYw03qb5RAyKpsEdYSypnKH7LLZP85Uwqb2e-kxjOvBt3S4XOqXSEvSzmOCD3mo_AEjYS9zJQ/s578/poultry-necks-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw poultry necks for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="578" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4NfLo9d9xzKgyHtnMM_Jp8K3bSXa2N1iq_EG457wp5a9cGEzVHScmWKNz_FfrUCqc5qGP6vqS_HJsZbdEti6T-V2wX_bZcrUHApsKdIzHoHuF7ajL8KzYw03qb5RAyKpsEdYSypnKH7LLZP85Uwqb2e-kxjOvBt3S4XOqXSEvSzmOCD3mo_AEjYS9zJQ/w320-h283/poultry-necks-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5lguf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5lguf-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Poultry, Fowl Neck</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="fnl76-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3e35h-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cornish hen</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="99lba-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Duck </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="99lba-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Guinea fowl</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="99lba-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Turkey <i>(cut in sections for puppies and small breed dogs).<br /></i></span></span></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="55jhq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Poultry, Fowl *Wings</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="ftell-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="e6r04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cornish hen</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="c3cgh-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Duck </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="c3cgh-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Guinea fowl</span></span><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="b4rmd-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><span data-offset-key="b4rmd-0-0"><span data-text="true">*Wings: wing tip, wingette (middle section of the wing), drumette (large section of the wing)</span></span></i></span></div></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Poultry, Fowl Whole or Part Carcass</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Chicken</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cornish Hen <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Quail</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pigeon</span></span></li></ul><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span>3.2 Small Pray RMB</span></span></span></span><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></b></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="32b85-0-0"><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="32b85-0-0"><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwAgaH9OuikQLoQcB86ni8PidtfjvN4ZZs07T-vXmtvVboftS0kUhn_W-8-UT-awZPvLWImCdvbANieRUV504oMuqq6ON6FvrE_RkwhBKfkqE1R4jgnZvOn-8ODdQFoKslAscp4TftkOriLRDKU12rAGaMgs_AQfcYmG8W__sJZ3vFau74FifX7EZVFgX/s428/rabbit-legs-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="382" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwAgaH9OuikQLoQcB86ni8PidtfjvN4ZZs07T-vXmtvVboftS0kUhn_W-8-UT-awZPvLWImCdvbANieRUV504oMuqq6ON6FvrE_RkwhBKfkqE1R4jgnZvOn-8ODdQFoKslAscp4TftkOriLRDKU12rAGaMgs_AQfcYmG8W__sJZ3vFau74FifX7EZVFgX/w286-h320/rabbit-legs-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" title="raw rabbit legs for dogs and puppies" width="286" /></a></div></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="32b85-0-0"><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Feet, Head, Leg<br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="32b85-0-0"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Rabbit</span></span><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></li></ul></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="32b85-0-0"><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Whole or Part Carcass </span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cavie</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rabbit </span></span></span></li></ul><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;">Tails</span></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;">Beaver tail </span></span></span></li></ul><span data-offset-key="359me-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-text="true">3.3 Ruminant, Cloven Hoof RMB</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></b></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAfFcX_4QFtMIF9vuuQ5jnXiml1A5qWNLBm7bvaczvFWSQ23ShC5H99xfHpviUW7bnUq7KvoqKM_xNZOmjB9Vc5YiY2i-5OIhnxwLxntZ72lu7Sg3GpMqiH7CDWm9yitZZIcmJSCR3kcnwr-rpD_2U92qqH5pM9MUSA4UhI6MMS2dfZAdcjMFY6vSagSf/s564/raw-meaty-ribs-for-dogs-and-puppies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw goat, lamb, pork ribs for dogs and puppies" border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="564" height="234" 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data-text="true">Lamb</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Llama <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pig</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Wild Boar </span></span></li></ul></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Neck</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Alpaca</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Goat</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Lamb</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Llama <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pig</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Wild Boar <br /></span></span></li></ul><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Ribs</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="517pr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Goat </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="1idn7-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Lamb</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pig</span></span><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wild Boar</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="i7ej-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></li></ul><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Tails</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Ox tail</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pig tail</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Wild Boar tail <br /></span></span></li></ul><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Trachea</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dlqc3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i>*before you give to your dog, split trachea vertically down the centre to avoid choking hazard<br /></i></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="517pr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Alpaca</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="517pr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Beef</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="517pr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Buffalo (Bison)</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="517pr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Deer</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="517pr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Goat </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="1idn7-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Lamb</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="1idn7-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Llama <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pig</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Venison </span></span><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wild Boar</span></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;">etc. <br /></span></span></span></li></ul></div><div data-contents="true" style="text-align: left;"><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><span data-offset-key="i7ej-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><b><span data-offset-key="i7ej-0-0" style="font-size: large;"><span data-text="true" style="color: #783f04;">3.4 Tip, Duck Feet vs. Chicken Feet<br /></span></span></b></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><span data-offset-key="i7ej-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><span data-offset-key="i7ej-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Duck feet are denser than chicken feet, and can be a little more difficult for a puppy to </span></span><span class="adverb" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="i7ej-1-0"><span data-text="true">properly</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="i7ej-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">
chew. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><span data-offset-key="i7ej-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="age6c-0-0"><span data-offset-key="i7ej-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Here’s a tip to help your puppy, or kitten:</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="i7ej-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Use a pair of poultry sheers to
make a few clean, horizontal cuts along the length of the duck foot. </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="i7ej-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">This makes it easier for a ten to twelve week old puppy to properly chew the duck foot bone. <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="i7ej-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">See the
photo </span></span><span class="qualifier" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="i7ej-3-0"><span data-text="true">just</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="i7ej-4-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;"> below. </span><br /></span></span></li></ul><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvh7_P5n1Rv9b2X1-YfkjNWI1eCS3lIdwDVUN9Dz029oaGyHeku4Ttx0QHXBQvPr8Kya04js9lq67kV5mrLJkRVIEwPmfHIJfjsapt33POhQ5KBveMnY-IfmCJ5DbFLyKQc-asJ9-_Mpw/s2048/Raw-Duck-Feet-for-Puppies.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw meaty bones for dogs and puppies, duck feet" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2045" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvh7_P5n1Rv9b2X1-YfkjNWI1eCS3lIdwDVUN9Dz029oaGyHeku4Ttx0QHXBQvPr8Kya04js9lq67kV5mrLJkRVIEwPmfHIJfjsapt33POhQ5KBveMnY-IfmCJ5DbFLyKQc-asJ9-_Mpw/w400-h400/Raw-Duck-Feet-for-Puppies.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-text="true"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>4.0 Tips to Enrich Your Dog and Puppy's Diet</b></span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-text="true"><span style="color: #660000;"><br /></span></span></span></h2></div><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">A very young puppy (e.g. 6 to 7 weeks of age) may just gnaw the meat off the raw meaty bones, but don't throw away the bone.</span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><br /><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Allow puppy to pull most of the meat and sinew off of the bone. Then take the bone away from puppy. Save the gnawed on bone by placing it in the freezer. When you've collected enough gnawed on bones, use the bones to make bone broth or bone broth gelatin for puppy. </span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>.1 Bone Broth Recipe</b></span><span data-text="true" style="color: #0b5394;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">For the recipe <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-chicken-or-meat-stock-recipe_20.html" target="_blank">go here</a>.</span></span></li></ul></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><br /><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;"><b>.2 Bone Broth Gelatin Recipe</b></span></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the recipe <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2016/01/bone-broth-gelatin-gel-jelly-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">go here</a>. </span></span></span></li></ul></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><br /></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true">5.0 Safety Tips for Giving Raw Meaty Bones to Your Puppy and Dog</span></span></span></b></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="dj1uj-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></span></b></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="color: #783f04;"><b>5.1 Rib Bones</b></span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">When giving your puppy raw meaty ribs always give 2 to 4 ribs attached together. Single ribs are a choking hazard. If your puppy is young, allow your pup to chew the meat off of the rib bone, then take the bone away. You can use the bone to make bone broth or bone broth gelatin. Once your puppy is a little older pup will be able to consume the whole rib bone.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><b>5.2 Load Bearing Bones, Marrow Bones, Antlers</b></span></span><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">I do not recommend giving your puppy or dog marrow bones or other load bearing bones and antlers. Leg bones from ruminants/cloven hoof animals and large poultry e.g. emu, turkey, ostrich. Adhere to the supple load bearing bones provided in the chart and listing further above.<br /><br />These load bearing bones and antlers are not editable flexible bones, instead they are very dense bones. These load bearing bones (including marrow bones) and antlers are a leading cause of oral cavity injury and trauma including: broken, chipped and fractured teeth, jaw injuries, etc.<br /><br />These load bearing bones and antlers can splinter. Unlike the supple editable bones recommended in this article, the splinters from load bearing bones can cause damage to the upper and lower gastrointestinal track. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">A dog's (or puppy's) jaw can become lodged and trapped in the large openings at either end of the marrow bone. This situation is an emergency and requires surgical intervention. <br /><br />Marrow bones also contain a significant amount of bone marrow. Bone marrow consumed in small amounts from appropriate raw meaty bones is beneficial. However the large amount of marrow present in bone marrow bones, can exceed the tolerable amount of marrow (a rich, fatty substance) resulting in inflammation of the pancreas. This can trigger acute pancreatitis, a life threatening condition.<br /><br />Load bearing bones can be used for making <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-chicken-or-meat-stock-recipe_20.html" target="_blank">bone broth</a> or <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2016/01/bone-broth-gelatin-gel-jelly-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">bone broth gelatin</a>.<br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2o0i2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="cm16i-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cm16i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cm16i-0-0" style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="5g573-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5g573-0-0"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="5g573-0-0"><span data-text="true">5.3 Teach Your Dog and Puppy to Chew RMB</span></span></b></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5g573-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5g573-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5g573-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5g573-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">To teach your puppy or adult dog to </span></span><span class="adverb" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="5g573-1-0"><span data-text="true">properly</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="5g573-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> chew raw meaty bones:</span></span></div></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="dfpl7-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Hold one end of the RMB </span></span><span class="adverb" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="dfpl7-1-0"><span data-text="true">firmly</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dfpl7-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> with your hand or with a pair of plastic pliers. </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="5van2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">If your pup is an aggressive chewer using plastic pliers is a must to help teach puppy and adult dogs to slow down, relax and chew.</span></span></li></ol><div data-block="true" data-editor="dtgsu" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> In the photo below, I'm holding a duck foot for Willoughby (my older puppy), while Annie (my younger puppy) waits for her duck foot.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2i7lceHS6diDbO1ut2PLT_-2BZ69JLFpxFZwi-vd6me17X8MeKpHB6Hh-gO4aMTDHTBxI8DdKTdPjLj57sNF6NkYEnraqpI7zX8JUjGed7AeIYtyszguLLX9byLPiBfUISv-hkmjiu6Ia/s2048/Raw-Meaty-Bones-for-Puppies-teach-to-chew.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="raw meaty bones for puppies, teach your puppy to chew properly" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1688" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2i7lceHS6diDbO1ut2PLT_-2BZ69JLFpxFZwi-vd6me17X8MeKpHB6Hh-gO4aMTDHTBxI8DdKTdPjLj57sNF6NkYEnraqpI7zX8JUjGed7AeIYtyszguLLX9byLPiBfUISv-hkmjiu6Ia/w330-h400/Raw-Meaty-Bones-for-Puppies-teach-to-chew.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><span data-text="true"></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">5.4 Supervise</span></b></span></span><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b><u> </u></b><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Always be present when your pup is chewing raw meaty bones. This is a safety precaution that applies to feeding RMB to puppies and adult dogs. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><b><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: large;"><span data-text="true" style="color: #783f04;">5.5 Why Thawed, Not Frozen</span></span></b></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Raw meaty bones should be thawed in the refrigerator and then given to your puppy or dog. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Don't give frozen raw meaty bones to your companion animal. </span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Consuming frozen raw meaty bones (frozen food) is:</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Disruptive to the neurological system. </span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Forces the body to waste energy in order to digest the food. </span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Forces core body temperature to increase.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Can cause nerve pain in the oral cavity and injury.<br /> </span></span></li></ol><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">5.6 Pastured, Free Range vs. Factory Farm Sourced</span></b></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Animals
(e.g. chicken, cows, ducks, pigs, turkeys) raised in *concentrated
animal feeding operations (CAFO) animals spend their short life, living
in miserable conditions. CAFO **animals are fed a toxic, species
inappropriate diet. Many of these toxins (e.g. lead and other heavy
metals, drug residue) remain in the animal's flesh and bones after
slaughter. I recommend broth and bone broth not be made with factory
farm sourced animal flesh and bones.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The best choice are bones sourced from
pastured, free-range or organic pasture, free range. The second best
choice is bones sourced from organic raised animals. <br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Learn more <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/10/how-factory-farming-in-uk-effects-your.html" target="_blank">here</a>,
about intensively farmed animals, how animal protein, fat and bones
sourced from these animals can adversely effect the health of your dog
and cat. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">* also known as: factory farms, industrial farms </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">** also known as: factory farm-raised, intensively farmed</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0" style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-text="true"><span style="color: #660000;">6.0 Shareable Chart - Raw Meaty Bones for Puppies and Adult Dogs</span></span></span></h2></div></div></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><div><span data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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data-offset-key="909gq-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div></div></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-68812666828145246942021-06-03T17:32:00.024-04:002024-02-12T23:37:51.276-05:00Homemade Short Cooked Broth Recipe for Dogs and Cats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4rSF7ujkNWQrGNQT97h0OzsDt_n2GePBbPgElD8hMS1lWKBiogeaN5RPHXOE7V2q52FDCXnpFH0ybZHvObCFDgRwf_BoCmUkTAy5X1Fj1yDjzy-YZl1D8KtrucdmLa1cDE8a5ryF5LIh_YWCD1-xOOu8bpl3d4KGajMCN1czZitGdF7KoOx61F_NLegL/s1176/short-cooked-broth-recipe-for-dogs-and-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="short cooked broth recipe for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1176" height="399" 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neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Serving Size Recommendations</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Short Cooked Broth Green Smoothie Recipe<b><br /></b></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This homemade, short cooked broth recipe is fast and simple to make. A great alternative to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/search/label/bone%20broth%20recipe" target="_blank">bone broth</a> for dogs and cats that cannot have bone broth.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1.0 Short Cooked Broth vs. Bone Broth</span></b></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>So why would you want to use short cooked broth instead of bone broth?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.1 Histamines</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/search/label/bone%20broth%20recipe" target="_blank">Bone broth</a> and bone broth gelatin provide <i>many health benefits</i> for your dog cat. <i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>However</b> bone broth and bone broth gelatin <i>have</i> some <i>health issue contradictions</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Bone broth is naturally high in histamines.</b> While this is <u>not</u> an issue for <u>most</u> dogs and cats, it is a big problem for those with histamine intolerance issues, and mast cell issues including mast cell tumors. <i> <br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For dogs with histamine issues short-cooked bone broth <u>can</u> be included in the dietary protocol. Short Cooked broth is <u>not</u> high in histamines.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.2 Time or Resource Constraints</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">S</span><span style="font-size: medium;">hort cooked broth provides a health supporting and nourishing alternative if you:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Need to offer nourishing fluids to your animal, but don't have time to make bone broth.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Can't leave your cooking appliance on for 24 to 48 hours at a time due to resource issues. (cooking time for bone broth is 24 to 48 hours).</span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Short cooked broth provides a health supporting and nourishing alternative.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> <br /></b></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2.0 Short Cooked Broth Recipe for Dogs and Cats</span></b></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGFbDuZBrdGfNfGtFHRx_S1vObzgQDanTNlp3ajlCEcD9OdgYuXpLsP7OsUbYB2zKNv5q4Jj8pRpM4wcGjmgt1kmKg7WhlOqlG6VAhf_Dt_kwUbnij4c3LFG5gOjZgmnHWjTnVeKddAkj/s940/Homemade-short-cooked-broth-recipe-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Homemade short cooked broth recipe for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGFbDuZBrdGfNfGtFHRx_S1vObzgQDanTNlp3ajlCEcD9OdgYuXpLsP7OsUbYB2zKNv5q4Jj8pRpM4wcGjmgt1kmKg7WhlOqlG6VAhf_Dt_kwUbnij4c3LFG5gOjZgmnHWjTnVeKddAkj/w400-h335/Homemade-short-cooked-broth-recipe-for-dogs-cats.png" width="400" /></a></div></span></b></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">To make this short cooked broth recipe you'll need a slow cooker or non-coated stainless steel stock pot.</span></i></p><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Ensure
your time and effort results in a nutritious, health supporting broth.
Use meat and bones sourced from free-range, pastured or organic pasture
raised animals. Don't use factory farm sourced ingredients. </span></i></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></u></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Animal protein and bones, select from:<br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw meaty bones, frames or whole carcass: chicken or other poultry, small prey such as rabbit.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Raw meaty bones: cow, goat, sheep, venison or other ruminants, pork or wild boar.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring or filtered water</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Herbs (herbs are optional), select from:<br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Basil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dill</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Parsley</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/10/juniper-berries-herbs-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">Juniper berries</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sage</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">*Rosemary</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;">* Not for dogs prone to seizures. Not for Shetland sheepdogs (Shelties), flat or mooth coat Collies.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">Vegetables</a> (vegetables are optional, select from):<br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Carrot</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Celery</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Parsnip</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2018/02/mushroom-broth-recipe-for-dogs-cats.html" target="_blank">Mushrooms</a></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation</b></span></u></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the raw meaty bones, frame or whole carcass in your slow cooker or stock pot.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Add enough spring water or filtered water to fill the slow cooker or stock pot up to 2" (2.54 cm) to 3" (7.62 cm) below the top of the cooker or pot.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Add 1 tsp to 2 tbs of each dry or fresh herb you've selected to include (optional ingredient).<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Add a stalk of celery, one or two carrots or parsnips if including in the broth (optional ingredient).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Add the mushrooms 30 minutes prior to end of cooking time (optional ingredient).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the stock pot on the stove top, turn on heat and simmer for 4 up to 8 hours. If using a slow cooker on the low setting cook for 10 to 12 hours.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Remove from heat. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Allow the hot short cooked broth to cool until warm.<br /><br />Skim off excess fat.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Remove all bones.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Remove the cooked mushrooms.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You can remove the veggies or leave-in. If leaving in make sure you cut the veggies up into small pieces.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You can strain the herbs or leave them in.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Leave the juniper berries in the broth.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Boost the dental and digestive benefits of your short cooked broth (optional)<br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sprinkle
a little (1/8 tsp to 1/4 tsp) of <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#" target="_blank">Ceylon cinnamon</a> into the bottle before
you pour the short cooked broth into the bottle. Ceylon cinnamon helps
dissolve food particles and acts as a digestive aid. Find out more about
Ceylon cinnamon for dogs and cats <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Pour the broth into glass bottles and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">3.0 Serving Size Recommendations </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></h2></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">X-Small Dogs and Cats: <br />1 tablespoon (15 ml) to 1/8 cup (60 ml), 1x to 3x per day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Small Dogs: <br />1/8 cup (60 ml) to 1/4 cup (120 ml), 1x to 3x per day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Medium Dogs: <br />1/4 cup (120 ml) to 1/2 cup (240 ml), 1x to 3x per day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Large Dogs: <br />1/2 cup (240 ml) to 3/4 cup (300 ml), 1x to 3x per day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">X-Large Dogs: <br />3/4 cup (300 ml) up to 2 cups (500 ml), 1x to 3x per day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">4.0 Short Cooked Broth Green Smoothie Recipe</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></h2></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRQIUrGiqzC9AKB2mJ2Js2LwcQnVKHRAitK09K_a1A-I6Ta3rSnB6mIm44M1v8BgxgK6TqIe1Vm6QROK6UBp8ZLvUvJSBCCPOzH4RfpcRfO4nCwtuYuD_5vrpRw1k_gxPj5nfrDIM-LURAukOq-KB-NW7bu6IspNGJZAA0DyyItqQVAYKjmHX8xjxKN97/s900/broth-green-smoothie-recipe.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="broth green smoothie recipe for dogs" border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="900" height="313" 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</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>In this article:</b></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Sweet Potato, Potato, Yam and Jicama<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Glycemic index of Sweet Potato, Potato and Yam</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Glycemic load of Sweet Potato, Potato and Yam</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Appropriate Alternatives to Sweet Potato, Potato, Yam and Jicama<br /></span></li></ol><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Sweet Potato, Potato, Yam</b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b> and Jicama<br /></b></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>Sweet potato, potato, yam and jicama are not good
for dogs and cats. </b>These starchy root vegetables cause a wide range of
long-term health issues for dogs and cats. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Your dog and cat may experience immediate
symptoms of hypersensitivity to starchy root vegetables.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> But for most dogs and cats,
health issues from consuming these starchy roots, develop over time.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">How and when adverse effects surface depends
on your dog and cat’s overall circumstances. </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">Sweet potato and yam are <u>not</u> better than
potato for your dog and cat.</span><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: times;">Dogs and cats can consume high glycemic
index, and glycemic load foods</span><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><span style="font-family: times;">such as sweet potatoes, yams and potatoes. But
dogs and cats <u>do not</u> thrive on these foods.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b>So how about jicama? </b>Jicama is lower in starch contents and has a lower glycemic load </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">than
potato, sweet potato and yam. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">However jicama is a starchy root vegetable - and like the other three root vegetables</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"> (potato, sweet potato and yam), the starch in jicama causes health issues in dogs and cats. <br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Many pet guardians are aware that potato is
not a good choice for their pet. But sweet potato and yam are still popular. <br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Why? </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">There's a misconception that sweet potato
and yam are lower glycemic foods than potato. This misconception is harming dogs and cats. To set the record straight and resolve this harmful misconception, we need to talk about glycemic
index and glycemic load.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">Glycemic Index of Sweet Potato, Potato and Yam</span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></b></span></h2><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">The glycemic index (GI) measures the blood-glucose
rating of carbohydrate content foods. Pure glucose is the baseline to compare
how other foods effect blood-glucose level. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">High GI foods cause a rapid spike in blood
glucose followed by a quick decline in blood glucose. The rapid spike in blood
glucose forces the pancreas to increase insulin secretion. </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">- Increased demand to produce insulin burdens
the pancreas.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">- High GI food doesn’t provide sustainable
energy. </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">- The short-term effect is hunger and poor
energy levels.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">- The long-term effect is a heightened risk of
inflammatory issues and disease. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Low GI foods don't place a heavy burden on the
pancreas. As well, low GI foods help the body sustain energy levels.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> Let's see how sweet potato, potato and yam compare on the glycemic index.<br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><span style="font-family: times;">Sweet potato</span></u></b></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Baked for 45 minutes - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>high GI</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Boiled for 30 minutes - low GI</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b><span style="font-family: times;">Potato</span></b></u></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Baked for 45 minutes - high GI.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Boiled for 30 minutes - high GI. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b><span style="font-family: times;">Yam</span></b></u></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Baked for 45 minutes - high GI.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Boiled for 35 minutes - high GI.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">The only low GI option is a boiled sweet
potato. BUT that boiled sweet potato isn’t good for your dog or cat. Why?
Because <u>glycemic load</u> is more important than glycemic index. This is the
crucial point many people aren’t aware of.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">We need to talk about glycemic load. </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">Glycemic Load of Sweet Potato, Potato and Yam</span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></b></span></h2><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Glycemic Load (GL) measures the carbohydrate
in a food. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Potato, sweet potato and yam are <u>high
glycemic load foods</u>. The adverse effects of these root veggies on the body are
similar to:</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">Grains</a>: barley, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/06/corn-corn-derivatives-very-bad-for-your.html" target="_blank">corn</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">oatmeal</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/rice-is-not-good-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">rice</a>, etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/beans-legumes-and-pulses-understanding.html" target="_blank">Pulses</a>: <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/peanut-butter-is-bad-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">peanuts</a> (and <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/peanut-butter-is-bad-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">peanut butter</a>), chick peas, lentils, navy
beans, soy beans, etc. See the complete list <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/beans-legumes-and-pulses-understanding.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">High glycemic load foods cause inflammatory
response in your dog and cat’s body. </span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dogs and cats have evolved to thrive
on a diet consisting of:</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">- <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/home-made-diy-dog-food-recipes-grain.html" target="_blank">Animal protein</a>: muscle meat, organ from ie. small prey, poultry, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/sardines-for-dogs-and-cats-whole-food.html" target="_blank">fish </a>and <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/05/eggs-for-dogs-cats-how-much-egg-to.html" target="_blank">eggs</a>, etc.<br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">- Bone and other sources of calcium such as
<a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2019/03/eggshell-powder-recipe-natural-calcium_22.html" target="_blank">eggshell</a></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">- <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/omega-3-omega-6-fatty-acids-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">Omega fatty acids</a></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">- Appropriate <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">plant material</a> with a low
glycemic load</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">No sweet potatoes, no yams, no potatoes, no jicama. No
grains. No legumes.</span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Long-term consumption of sweet potato, yams
and potatoes contribute to:</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Allergies</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Arthritis</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Cancer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Diabetes (Type 2)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Gall bladder issues</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Gastrointestinal issues and disease</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Heart disease (cardiovascular disease)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Immune System Disruption</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Kidney issues</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Liver issues</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Metabolic disease</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Oral health issues and disease (e.g. gingivitis, plaque, periodontal disease) <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Pancreatitis</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Other inflammatory issues and chronic disease</span><br /></span></li></ul><b><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></b><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">Appropriate Alternatives to Sweet Potato,
Potato, Yam and Jicama<br /></span></b></span></h2><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Dogs benefit from antioxidants, fibre, vitamins, and minerals obtained from appropriate plant material. </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">You’ll find a lengthy list of plant material for dogs in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Cats are obligate carnivores. Cats don't need vegetables in their diet. A small amount of plant material (ie. <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/11/good-beneficial-and-bad-dangerous-herbs.html" target="_blank">herbs</a> and nutraceuticals) can be beneficial when properly selected to suit the individual cat's requirements.<br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">
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{page:WordSection1;}</span></style></p>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-53458201578512552482021-04-09T00:27:00.020-04:002023-09-01T14:59:40.753-04:00Diatomaceous Earth is Not a Safe Supplement or Topical Treatment for Dogs and Cats<p><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8HDme7W_Sx50XpkiZPO6PJSYQkl3CwmilfOb7H_U_A4gaR1gqM-UW7HFPyTYi0tLl9D2KYFSN1a-hQTRHSnVWFaTbg6hpwdZZbhyphenhyphenOT_221wDvAVj-CAQEPlACnQu-Iwgcd0tHdAQsHCb/s851/Diatomaceous-Earth-Not-Safe-for_Dogs-Cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Diatomacious earth is not a safe supplement for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="851" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8HDme7W_Sx50XpkiZPO6PJSYQkl3CwmilfOb7H_U_A4gaR1gqM-UW7HFPyTYi0tLl9D2KYFSN1a-hQTRHSnVWFaTbg6hpwdZZbhyphenhyphenOT_221wDvAVj-CAQEPlACnQu-Iwgcd0tHdAQsHCb/w400-h196/Diatomaceous-Earth-Not-Safe-for_Dogs-Cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></span><p></p><p><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: small;"><span data-text="true">★ 2 min read</span></span></p><p><b><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">In this article:</span></span><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></b></p><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">1. What is Diatomaceous Earth</span></span><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><br /><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">2. Why Diatomaceous Earth is Harmful to your Dog and Cat</span></span><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">DE and your animal's gut</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">DE and your animal's lungs</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Mineral loss and deficiency </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Heavy metal contamination</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Topical use of DE can cause harm <br /></span></span></li></ol><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">3. Safe Natural Alternatives to Diatomaceous Earth</span></span><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Supplements and supplemental foods</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Herbal wormers and worming support aids</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Natural flea, mosquito and tick - dips, sprays, rubs and rinse recipes</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Natural alternative for treating household surfaces (carpet, hard floors, etc.)<br /></span></span></li></ol><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"></span></span><div><p><span data-offset-key="3mu7n-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true" style="color: #45818e;">Food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) is not a safe supplement for dogs and cats. Some dog and cat owners use DE as an anti-parasitic ingested treatment (worming aid), and use DE as a topically applied flea deterrent. But DE is not a safe choice. The good news is that there are many natural foods, herbs and nutraceuticals that are safe to use.</span></span></p><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="2hb01-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2hb01-0-0"><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span data-offset-key="2hb01-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span>1. What is Diatomaceous Earth?</span></span></span></b></span><span data-offset-key="30jv2-0-0" style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="30jv2-0-0" style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></h2></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="30jv2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="30jv2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="30jv2-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Diatomaceous earth is the fossilized skeletons of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms (plankton). DE powder </span></span><span class="passivevoice" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="30jv2-1-0"><span data-text="true">is ground</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="30jv2-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> fossilized diatom skeletons. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="tva1-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="tva1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="tva1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="6r8o-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6r8o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6r8o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">DE is a desiccant. It kills parasites by removing moisture from the parasites body. The microscopic particles of DE are very **SHARP**. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6r8o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6r8o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6r8o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6r8o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">These sharp edges are abrasive, and cut into the parasites exoskeleton and body. The damage from the cuts results in more moisture loss which speeds the drying out process. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="2ktcb-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cj01u-0-0"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span data-offset-key="cj01u-0-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></b></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span data-offset-key="cj01u-0-0"><span data-text="true">2. Why Diatomaceous Earth is Harmful to Your Dog and Cat</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="cj01u-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></b></span></h2></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="cj01u-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cj01u-0-0"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span><span data-offset-key="cj01u-0-0"><span data-text="true">2.1 Diatomaceous Earth and Your Animal's Gut</span></span></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="5acks-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5acks-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5acks-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Parasites cause inflammation of your dog and cat's stomach. So does DE. When your dog or cat ingests DE the sharp abrasive powder cuts and dries out the parasite's body. DE powder also causes dehydration and inflammation of your animal's gut.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="7k1ir-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7k1ir-0-0"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span data-offset-key="7k1ir-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></b></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7k1ir-0-0"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span><span data-offset-key="7k1ir-0-0"><span data-text="true">2.2 Diatomaceous Earth and Your Animal's Lungs</span></span></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="8ns0f-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8ns0f-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8ns0f-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">If your dog or cat inhales DE powder while consuming her food:</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="anjrg-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="anjrg-0-0"><span data-offset-key="anjrg-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">- The sharp particles can cause irritation and inflammation of the lungs.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="aaj39-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="aaj39-0-0"><span data-offset-key="aaj39-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">- Permanent damage of the lungs can occur. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="f2uo3-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f2uo3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f2uo3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">- For animals with underlying respiratory issues the risk is even greater.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4020c-0-0"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5dsmt-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5dsmt-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">The
adverse effects of DE on the respiratory system is well documented.
Repeated inhalation of silica (*silica is the primary component of DE)
can accumulate in the tissue of the respiratory system: bronchi, lungs,
lymph nodes and pulmonary alveoli. Long-term exposure has been linked to
lung cancer, non-malignant respiratory issues and disease, and
silicosis. This is well documented in humans. Consider that cats and
most dogs are significantly smaller than an adult human. </span><br data-text="true" /><br /></span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="7ql5u-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7ql5u-0-0"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="7ql5u-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span>2.3 Mineral Loss and Mineral Deficiency</span></span></span></span><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="7ql5u-0-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></b></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="c7u4g-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c7u4g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c7u4g-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Diatomaceous earth is 80% to 90% silica. Ingesting too much silica can result in displacement (loss and deficiency) of essential minerals. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c7u4g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c7u4g-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c7u4g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c7u4g-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">If your dog and cat's diet contains nutrient blocking dietary components such as <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">grains</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/rice-is-not-good-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">rice</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/beans-legumes-and-pulses-understanding.html" target="_blank">beans</a>, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/peanut-butter-is-bad-for-dogs.html" target="_blank">peanut butter</a> or <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/04/sweet-potato-potato-and-yam-are-not.html" target="_blank">starchy root vegetables</a>, their risk of mineral deficiency is increased further.<br /></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="76kcr-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="76kcr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="76kcr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="76kcr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="76kcr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">A diet lacking in bioavailable minerals contributes to and causes short and long-term health issues and conditions.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="hm94-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="hm94-0-0"><span data-offset-key="hm94-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="blqpt-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="blqpt-0-0"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span><span data-offset-key="blqpt-0-0"><span data-text="true">2.4 Heavy Metal Contamination </span></span></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="10dgi-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="10dgi-0-0"><span data-offset-key="10dgi-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">DE </span></span><span class="passivevoice" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="10dgi-1-0"><span data-text="true">is composed</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="10dgi-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> of:</span></span></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="7r0vi-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">80% to 90% *silica</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="2uqtf-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">2% to 4% alumina</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="24evp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">0.5% to 2% iron oxide</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="cj0bm-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">And a lesser amount of heavy metals, arsenic, cadmium and lead.</span></span></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="eda26-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eda26-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eda26-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Arsenic, cadmium and lead </span></span><span class="passivevoice" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="eda26-1-0"><span data-text="true">are known</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="eda26-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> to cause and contribute to: </span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="eda26-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Acidification of the body</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="q0bu-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Poor immune system function</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="q0bu-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Parasitic infestations <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="5k39u-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Inflammatory disease including cancer</span></span></li></ol><span data-offset-key="5k39u-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5dsmt-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span data-offset-key="5dsmt-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"></span></span></span><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="blqpt-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="blqpt-0-0"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span><span data-offset-key="blqpt-0-0"><span data-text="true">2.5 Topical Use of Diatomaceous Earth Can Harm Your Dog and Cat<br /></span></span></span></span></div></div><span data-offset-key="7r0vi-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">DE kills by intensely dehydrating (desiccation) and cutting the body of insects and parasites. The desiccating action of DE can damage your dog and cat's fur and skin resulting in, for example:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5dsmt-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="7r0vi-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Minor to major skin rash.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5dsmt-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="7r0vi-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Dry, fragile skin. <br /></span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5dsmt-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="7r0vi-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Dry brittle fur.</span></span></li></ol><span data-offset-key="7r0vi-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">When applying the DE to your dog or cat's fur and skin, to carpets, furniture etc., DE particles can become airborne. The particles can end-up in your animal's eyes, or respiratory tract resulting in temporary or long-term harm.<br /></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="9s43b-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9s43b-0-0"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span><b><span data-offset-key="9s43b-0-0"><span data-text="true">3. Safe Natural Alternatives to Diatomaceous Earth </span></span></b></span></span></span></h2></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="ic12-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3l43l-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3l43l-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">There are many natural, safe alternatives (ingested and topically applied), that replace the need to use diatomaceous earth. Examples are provided in the article links just below.<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /><b> </b></span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3l43l-0-0"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="3l43l-0-0"><span data-text="true">Supplements and Supplemental Foods </span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3l43l-0-0"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="3l43l-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/foods-that-help-your-dogcat-naturally.html" target="_blank">Supplemental foods</a> that help discourage and treat flea and intestinal parasite infestation, go <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/foods-that-help-your-dogcat-naturally.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></span></li></ul></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-text="true">Herbal Wormers and Worming Support Aids</span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic.html" target="_blank">Herbal wormers</a> and <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic.html" target="_blank">worming aids</a> to treat and prevent intestinal parasite, go <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic.html" target="_blank">here.</a></span></span></li></ul></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><span>Natural Flea, Mosquito and Tick Dips, Sprays, Rubs and Rinses</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Rosemary Flea Spray Recipe <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/rosemary-flea-spray-dip-for-puppies-and.html" target="_blank">go here</a>. <br /></span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Natural, Herbal Recipes for Flea Dips, Sprays, Rubs and Rinses, go <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic-flea_18.html" target="_blank">here </a><br /></span></span></li></ul><br /><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><span>Natural Alternative for Treating Household Surfaces</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Salt, such as fine ground Himalayan Pink Salt can be generously sprinkled on household surfaces to assist in the eradication of fleas. Once sprinkled on the require surfaces, leave the salt in place for 24 hours, then vacuum-up the salt. <br /></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Salt acts as a desiccant, as it draws moisture from the body (of fleas and other insects) resulting in dehydration and death. <br /></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Full
spectrum salt is <u>non</u>-toxic to dogs and cats when ingested in small
amounts, however it should not be ingested in large amounts. </span></span><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Learn more about choosing salt in this article, what to avoid and what to choose:<br /></span></span></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="dd4q6" data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="91bbp-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2016/10/salt-in-dog-cat-pet-food-and-treats-bad.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></span></li></ul></div><div 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medium;"><b>Article and graphics by </b>Karen Rosenfeld. <br /></span></div></div></div></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-4563996203239279992021-03-15T21:47:00.024-04:002023-11-19T22:50:39.797-05:00Peanut Butter is Bad for Dogs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5PWmSvbqByAuC9WN-1_qyX0YidswpZEI92TNrQWGGBHFvR8u_ycOaPpyhxTc3PYfTdG_BOTF2V-F4jy8z1pECLQFqlPdH5ekjNXNpbSoG3aAxePQQB1HVsr8EoXqRC9LZ803f3leepLqNSpIqZsovlZ5qSsRidQTE3tA5_Id0D8vdM8n3fovswULNMw/s1280/peanut-butter-bad-for-dogs-appropriate-alternatives.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="peanut butter is bad for dogs and learn about appropriate alternatives." border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5PWmSvbqByAuC9WN-1_qyX0YidswpZEI92TNrQWGGBHFvR8u_ycOaPpyhxTc3PYfTdG_BOTF2V-F4jy8z1pECLQFqlPdH5ekjNXNpbSoG3aAxePQQB1HVsr8EoXqRC9LZ803f3leepLqNSpIqZsovlZ5qSsRidQTE3tA5_Id0D8vdM8n3fovswULNMw/w400-h266/peanut-butter-bad-for-dogs-appropriate-alternatives.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Peanut butter is a popular treat, but it's not good for your dog. Find out why peanut butter is bad for dogs and learn about appropriate alternatives.<br /></span></b></i></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 3 min read</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b>In this article:</b></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Is Peanut Butter Bad for Dogs, or OK for Dogs?</span></li><ol><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Fact<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Three common questions, answered</span></li></ol><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Why Peanut Butter is Bad for Dogs</span></li><ol><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Peanuts, aflatoxins, and lectins</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Nuts or Not?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Aflatoxins </span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Lectins</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Phytic Acid</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Glyphosate<br /></span></li></ol><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Appropriate Alternatives to Peanut Butter<br /></span></li></ol>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: times; font-size: x-large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Is Peanut Butter Bad For Dogs, or OK For Dogs?</span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Fact:</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #444444;">Peanut butter <u><i>is</i></u> bad for dogs.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, <u><i>there are</i></u> other plant-based butters <u>that are good</u> for dogs. A list of appropriate plant-based butters is provided further below.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsHQ91nGaHtJQ8UhU2wyCKusriCf247-kN146rwud_gaEwFuO_KsFMVcU3Qdoh6_JdTVOjWAx9Rvij0dZjDj0s7R8zkeNaNwVOC-BPwg7YBUsDynsh6C39AGtVlRE-H7xJSV929PWmsAse7_C5e_TBaApHoJl6JEvi-bcXuU3-8kzNWByzWU28TLTFg/s940/peanut-butter-bad-for-dogs-good-alternatives.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="why peanut butter is bad for dogs" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsHQ91nGaHtJQ8UhU2wyCKusriCf247-kN146rwud_gaEwFuO_KsFMVcU3Qdoh6_JdTVOjWAx9Rvij0dZjDj0s7R8zkeNaNwVOC-BPwg7YBUsDynsh6C39AGtVlRE-H7xJSV929PWmsAse7_C5e_TBaApHoJl6JEvi-bcXuU3-8kzNWByzWU28TLTFg/w400-h335/peanut-butter-bad-for-dogs-good-alternatives.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="color: #444444;">Three Common Questions Answered</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1. Is
peanut butter OK if it doesn’t contain xylitol, icing sugar, sugar or salt? </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2. How
about pure peanut butter? </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Or
organic peanut butter? </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
answer to all three questions is NO. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It <u>doesn’t</u> matter if you buy the highest
quality, pure, organic peanut butter. </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b> <br /></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Why Peanut Butter is Bad For Dogs </span></b></span></h2></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Peanuts contain naturally occurring substances that are harmful to dogs:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aflatoxins<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lectins
</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Phytic
acid</span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In addition to the above, some peanuts are contaminated with<i> </i>glyphosate residue<i>. </i>Gylphosate is a carcinogen. </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Peanuts, Aflatoxins and Lectins</span></b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Nuts or Not?</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Peanuts are <u>not</u> nuts. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Peanuts
<u>are</u> pulses. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pulses are the dried seed from a <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/beans-legumes-and-pulses-understanding.html" target="_blank">legume plant</a>. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The peanut plant is a legume plant. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Peanuts <u>are</u> in the same plant family
as <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/beans-legumes-and-pulses-understanding.html" target="_blank">beans, peas and other pulses</a>. <br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><u>Aflatoxins </u></b><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aflatoxins
are naturally occurring toxic fungi. </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Crops
such as legumes and grains (<a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2021/03/rice-is-not-good-for-dogs-and-cats.html" target="_blank">rice </a>and other grains) are vulnerable to aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxin contamination on legumes and grains can occur:</span>
</div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On
the live crop.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">During
harvesting.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">During
processing and milling of the crop (i.e. peanuts).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And
after you buy the product (i.e. peanuts, peanut butter).</span></li></ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aflatoxins
are <u>toxic</u> to humans, dogs and other animals. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aflatoxins
are classed as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization. Aflatoxins are
not destroyed by cooking or exposure to other heat treatments.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ingesting
food contaminated with aflatoxins can cause acute severe intoxication
(aflatoxicosis). </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Immediate side effects of acute aflatoxicosis include: <br /></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hemorrhage.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kidney
damage.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Liver
damage.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Death,
when not treated in time.</span></li></ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Long-term
side effects of aflatoxcosis:</span></div>
<ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Liver
cancer.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">I treat aflatoxicosis cases. <br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i> </i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><u>One of my client cases</u>:</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i> </i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>A relative of
the dog’s owner gave the dog a small amount of stale peanuts from the
pantry. </i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #444444;"><i> </i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>A <u>few</u> peanuts were all it took to cause a life threatening case of
aflatoxicosis in a large breed dog. </i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #444444;"><i> </i></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A
study tested peanut products over the span of 6 years (2011 to 2016). 42
percent of peanut products from the USA had contamination levels higher than
acceptable safe levels.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>Lectins</u></span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Lectins are natural carbohydrate-binding proteins present in a wide range of
foods including:</span></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fish</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Other
animal proteins</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Grains</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Legumes</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fruit</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vegetables</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, only
some lectins are harmful. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lectins in peanuts are harmful to dogs and cats. Naturally occurring lectins
in peanuts cause and contribute to:</span></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nutrient
deficiencies</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Disruption
of the gut and intestines</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Immune
system disruption</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Inflammation
in the body</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Autoimmune
disorders including food allergies</span></li></ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lectins
in some legumes (i.e. peanuts) are not disrupted or destroyed by heating, baking or
cooking. <br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>Phytic Acid</u></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Phytic
acid is a naturally occurring substance present in all plants. The amount
of phytic acid varies per type of plant and plant component. </span>
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Peanuts
are a “high-phytate” (phytic acid) food.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Phytic
acid interferes with the absorption of iron, zinc and calcium. Over the
long-term this can result in mineral deficiencies. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The degree to which phytic
acid affects your dog depends on your dog’s personal situation. Sensitivities,
vulnerabilities and the components of your dog’s diet. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Many
foods contain phytic acid and provide invaluable nutritive support. But there
are some phytic acid containing foods that cause more harm than good. Peanuts
and peanut butter cause more harm than good for dogs and cats.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><u><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Glyphosate</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Glyphosate,
(Round-Up) is the most common synthetic chemical herbicide. In 2015 the World
Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
declared glyphosate a probable human carcinogen.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Since
2015 there's been many high profile law suites filed against the
manufacturer of glyphosate, Bayer-Monsanto. Monsanto recently lost a lawsuit
covering an estimated 95,000 cases. As a result, Monsanto-Bayer was forced to payout $10
billion to settle the suits. There are more cases waiting to be heard in-court.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Before
planting a peanut crop, glyphosate may be used to kill weeds. Prior to harvest time
glyphosate applied to the crop speeds drying time. But not all peanut farmers
use glyphosate.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reduce
your exposure to glyphosate residue. Buy organic peanut butter for yourself. BUT</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> don’t
include peanuts and peanut butter in your dog’s diet. Replace the peanut butter
with an appropriate alternative.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: times; font-size: x-large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Appropriate Alternatives to Peanut Butter</b></span><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: times; font-size: x-large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Your
dog can enjoy appropriate plant-based butters.
Choose one of the healthy plant-based butters I recommend below. Your dogs can <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-select</a> the option(s) they like best. Remember
to choose 100% pure butters. Organic butters provide the best nutritive value. <br /></span></div>
<ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Almond
butter</span>
</li><li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cashew butter</span></li><li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hazelnut
butter (pure hazelnut butter, not cocoa and hazelnut butter)</span>
</li><li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Pine nut butter<br /></span></li><li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pumpkin
seed butter</span></li><li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sunflower seed butter <br /></span>
</li><li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tahini </span>
</li><li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: medium; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Watermelon
seed butter</span></li></ol>
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{page:WordSection1;}</style></p>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-81287095138174054192021-03-11T21:36:00.022-05:002024-03-09T16:44:03.435-05:00Rosemary Flea Spray, Dip for Puppies and Kittens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccX-mbBqZmVpv4fMW13wAGYTEIhR-vG2SVmAHp_spIqrT4QTRRE5XeMBd5l3HS0EtATVmAVFpW2kbPZe7DhOjW_0JgEUBhchkzWd6mblRQyy1rnNdB4t7lGye_EFYES-NZjmlLvtjxW6pGadwuGKVZ_wUCNFkXv1cPBeHvckCNlPQ5UNejT6bpMPgu-pW/s1180/rosemary-flea-spray-dip-recipe-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="rosemary flea spray and dip recipe for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1180" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccX-mbBqZmVpv4fMW13wAGYTEIhR-vG2SVmAHp_spIqrT4QTRRE5XeMBd5l3HS0EtATVmAVFpW2kbPZe7DhOjW_0JgEUBhchkzWd6mblRQyy1rnNdB4t7lGye_EFYES-NZjmlLvtjxW6pGadwuGKVZ_wUCNFkXv1cPBeHvckCNlPQ5UNejT6bpMPgu-pW/w400-h399/rosemary-flea-spray-dip-recipe-for-dogs-cats.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div data-contents="true"><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="2e0cc-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2e0cc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2e0cc-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="7gh83-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7gh83-0-0"><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><i><span class="hardreadability" style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><span data-text="true">This simple natural rosemary flea spray and dip recipe is a safe treatment to kill flea infestations in puppies, kittens, dogs and cats. </span></span></span></i></div></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7gh83-0-0"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 3 min read</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><b>In This Article:</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">Rosemary Flea Spray Recipe</span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">Rosemary Flea Dip</span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">Cautions</span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">Diet Matters</span></li><ol><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">The Most Common Cause of Flea Infestations</span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">Natural Insect Repelling Supplemental Foods<br /></span></li></ol><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">More Recipes for Natural Herbal Flea Prevention and Treatments</span></li><ol><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">Natural Herbal Flea Spray and Dip Recipes </span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">Natural Flea, Insect Balm and Hydrosol Repellent Recipes<br /></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ttfo-0-0" style="font-size: medium;">Natural Flea, Insect Repelling Collar Drop and Spot-On Recipes<br /></span></li></ol></ol></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhck_4G9NUZ3wRLqtU23Qou7ZBR7mNx106IPUQCeurPg5_xYvWPv1vhB8GpKNQn39fxeskjmq2_W7fes10tC8EBiX2qoOyxVi_taZBxDqVUIK8zKJWkP3933dMtB0DtLnaM4OrwWivt95Mz/s940/Rosemary-Flea-Spray-Dip-for-Puppies-Kittens.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rosemary flea spray, dip for puppies and kittens" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhck_4G9NUZ3wRLqtU23Qou7ZBR7mNx106IPUQCeurPg5_xYvWPv1vhB8GpKNQn39fxeskjmq2_W7fes10tC8EBiX2qoOyxVi_taZBxDqVUIK8zKJWkP3933dMtB0DtLnaM4OrwWivt95Mz/w400-h335/Rosemary-Flea-Spray-Dip-for-Puppies-Kittens.png" width="400" /></a></div><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><span data-text="true"></span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="8ntsu-0-0"><span data-text="true">This simple homemade rosemary flea spray (or dip) can help resolve kittens and puppies flea infestations</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8ntsu-1-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="96osi-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="96osi-0-0"><span data-offset-key="96osi-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="cl1te-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cl1te-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cl1te-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Rosemary herbal spray or herbal dip is safe for young puppies and kittens. It is also effective and safe for (<i>most</i>, see cautions below) adult dogs and cats. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="d8ha1-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d8ha1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d8ha1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">To make a rosemary dip bath scale-up the size of the recipe below to suit the size of the bath basin you'll be using.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Always AVOID using conventional flea preventatives and treatments. Learn why in <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flea-tick-heartworm-parasite-prevention.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. <br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"></span></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span data-offset-key="d5kep-0-0"><span data-text="true">1.0 Rosemary Flea Spray Recipe </span></span></b></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="d5kep-0-0"><span data-text="true">For Puppies, Kittens, Dogs and Cats</span></span></span></i></span></div></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8tfg3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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{page:WordSection1</span></style><span data-offset-key="8in1b-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> tablespoons of dry rosemary.<br /></span></span></li></ul><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d9vst-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d9vst-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Allow the rosemary to steep in the water for 15 minutes.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="amqn6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="amqn6-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Then remove the rosemary from the water.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="amqn6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="amqn6-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Allow the rosemary water to cool.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fc59r-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fc59r-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pour the liquid into a spray bottle.</span></span></li></ol><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="djnff-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="djnff-0-0"><span data-offset-key="djnff-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="djnff-0-0"><span data-offset-key="djnff-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>How To Use The Flea Spray</b></u></span></div></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ejskr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ejskr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Before you use the spray, shake the bottle.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6jbs3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6jbs3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Apply the spray to your puppy's and kitten's fur (don't get the spray in puppy or kitten's eyes). Massage in well. Allow to air dry. </span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6jbs3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6jbs3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Then run a flea comb through your little one's fur. <br /></span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span class="adverb" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-1-0"><span data-text="true">Reapply</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> as needed. Safe for daily use.</span></span></li></ol><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0"><span data-text="true">2.0 Rosemary Flea Dip</span></span></b></span></h2></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i><span style="color: #38761d;">For puppies, kittens, dogs and cats</span></i></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSvTd6ggsF_l2TATgm6wPmORYHaa8aqcfFgbO_crRBPnlizmK9M56ftWAKXVIRhVUSkqdaddrEuvy-RnveTz5K7TBwXK3Z0ZzQtcQY-2Xu59rWtDfC2AaoHkDOItgvzwerDEmmc3-e5dqXAo52f_qFK-1KgMaYY7OGGQHWH7DHBOnBPJHhPCHZGO0bwPjF/s1176/rosemary-flea-dip-recipe-for-dogs-cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="rosemary flea dip recipe for puppies, dogs, cats and kittens" border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1174" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSvTd6ggsF_l2TATgm6wPmORYHaa8aqcfFgbO_crRBPnlizmK9M56ftWAKXVIRhVUSkqdaddrEuvy-RnveTz5K7TBwXK3Z0ZzQtcQY-2Xu59rWtDfC2AaoHkDOItgvzwerDEmmc3-e5dqXAo52f_qFK-1KgMaYY7OGGQHWH7DHBOnBPJHhPCHZGO0bwPjF/w399-h400/rosemary-flea-dip-recipe-for-dogs-cats.png" width="399" /></a></div><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Place a soft clean towel on the bottom of the wash tub. The towel will help your puppy or kitten to sit or stand without slipping.<br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Pour the slightly warm or room temperature rosemary liquid into the wash tub.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Place your puppy or kitten in the tub and gently, thoroughly wash your little one in the herbal bath. Run your fingers through your little one's fur and gently massage the herbal water into her skin.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Once her fur is dry run a flea comb through her fur.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">The rosemary flea dip is safe for daily use.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="62ppf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62ppf-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="9023f-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9023f-0-0"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span data-offset-key="9023f-0-0"><span data-text="true">3.0 Cautions</span></span></b></span></h2></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="2i8nv-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2i8nv-0-0"><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="2i8nv-1-0"><span data-text="true"><b>3.1 Collies and Shelties</b></span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2i8nv-0-0"><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="2i8nv-1-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2i8nv-0-0"><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="2i8nv-1-0"><span data-text="true">Collies (rough or smooth coat) and Shetland sheep dogs (Shelties) have an inherited sensitivity to rosemary</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="2i8nv-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">. Using rosemary on these two breeds can lead to seizures. Do not use the rosemary spray or dip on collies and shelties. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="633d0-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="633d0-0-0"><b><span data-offset-key="633d0-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></b></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="633d0-0-0"><b><span data-offset-key="633d0-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">3.2 Dogs With A History Of Seizures</span></span></b></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="633d0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="633d0-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="633d0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="633d0-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Do <u>not</u> use the rosemary spray or dip on puppies and dogs with a known history of seizures.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="csjn5-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="csjn5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="csjn5-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="55bmq-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="55bmq-0-0"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="55bmq-0-0" style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-text="true"><b>4.0 Diet Matters </b></span></span></h2></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="dasfs-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dasfs-0-0"><i><span data-offset-key="dasfs-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUnBLFZV98X1XTlRUe_wnYN-vDKlEdxGVkKlgPYv1i1AB3v_XH8p_DtNW5ZJcrRR44F43D5Ull3dtL-aM4SdBHY_598BvUfcPve-ahbKIFjjv2YKC-xWWOR-04CeS0v09g-MbiQ-FCG8nIT63ZLzk_GdYm59Junp9Nf3_fZz4RNg4XUFlOQHvieU9FlAx/s2972/species-appropriate-raw-food-diet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="flea prevention, diet matters" border="0" data-original-height="2946" data-original-width="2972" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUnBLFZV98X1XTlRUe_wnYN-vDKlEdxGVkKlgPYv1i1AB3v_XH8p_DtNW5ZJcrRR44F43D5Ull3dtL-aM4SdBHY_598BvUfcPve-ahbKIFjjv2YKC-xWWOR-04CeS0v09g-MbiQ-FCG8nIT63ZLzk_GdYm59Junp9Nf3_fZz4RNg4XUFlOQHvieU9FlAx/w400-h396/species-appropriate-raw-food-diet.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></i></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dasfs-0-0"><i><span data-offset-key="dasfs-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></i></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dasfs-0-0"><i><span data-offset-key="dasfs-0-0" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Fleas (and other parasites) </span></span><span class="passivevoice" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="dasfs-1-0"><span data-text="true">are attracted</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dasfs-2-0" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> to animals that have an acidic body pH. A species appropriate raw diet supports balanced body pH and a healthy immune system.<br /></span></span></i></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="1f9ug-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1f9ug-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1f9ug-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="a66tb-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="a66tb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="a66tb-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b><span style="font-size: large;">4.1 The Most Common Cause of Flea Infestations</span><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="a66tb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="a66tb-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="a66tb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="a66tb-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">The most common cause of an acidic body pH is </span></span><span class="adverb" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="a66tb-1-0"><span data-text="true">highly</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="a66tb-2-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> processed pet food diet:</span></span></div></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="1c7dm-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-choose-good-kibble-for-your-dog.html" target="_blank">Dry pet food</a> (kibble, biscuits) and treats.</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="7l3h3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-choose-good-kibble-for-your-dog.html" target="_blank">Canned pet food</a>.</span></span></li></ol><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="bvfdn-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bvfdn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bvfdn-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">A <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">species appropriate raw diet</a> supports normal body pH and a healthy immune system. </span></span><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="bvfdn-1-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bvfdn-0-0"><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="bvfdn-1-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bvfdn-0-0"><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="bvfdn-1-0"><span data-text="true">A <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">raw diet</a>, or fresh and </span></span></span><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank"><span class="adverb" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="bvfdn-2-0"><span data-text="true">gently</span></span></span></a><span class="hardreadability" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="bvfdn-3-0"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank"> cooked food diet</a> is the body's primary defence against fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, intestinal worms and other parasites..</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="bvfdn-4-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="636dr-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="636dr-0-0"><b><span data-offset-key="636dr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></b></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="636dr-0-0"><b><span data-offset-key="636dr-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></b></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="96uj9-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="96uj9-0-0"><b><span data-offset-key="96uj9-0-0" style="font-size: large;"><span data-text="true">4.2 Natural Insect Repelling Supplemental Foods</span></span><span data-offset-key="96uj9-0-0" style="font-size: large;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></b></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="96uj9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="96uj9-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="96uj9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="96uj9-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Add some insect repelling supplemental foods to your kitten, puppy, cat and dog's diet. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><b>4.2.1 Garlic</b></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;">for dogs and puppies over 6 months of age</span><br data-text="true" /></i></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQsJ1q7TCxarjqYRHEmiIaND9FhVnmQSQSlKsY4_yx6CgKFQmXXBZT8HBZuu22bUo1-TLRUEhuwyy7lwRUEGL-5c5tY70nJ55M7Zh6TdRYjbQXGm6AfuhUgb_O7bD4JP6bC4XQEeA1rfnXreXZTkd3A6tqyW5UzR0C_rETANrQxlQTrQQQAkvNQERr0_C/s618/garlic-flea-repellent-aid-for-dogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="fresh garlic flea repelling aid for dogs" border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="548" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQsJ1q7TCxarjqYRHEmiIaND9FhVnmQSQSlKsY4_yx6CgKFQmXXBZT8HBZuu22bUo1-TLRUEhuwyy7lwRUEGL-5c5tY70nJ55M7Zh6TdRYjbQXGm6AfuhUgb_O7bD4JP6bC4XQEeA1rfnXreXZTkd3A6tqyW5UzR0C_rETANrQxlQTrQQQAkvNQERr0_C/w355-h400/garlic-flea-repellent-aid-for-dogs.png" width="355" /></a></div><span data-offset-key="6soo3-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html" target="_blank">Fresh garlic</a> can help adult dogs and puppies **older than** six (6) months of age, stay flea-free. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Learn more about garlic:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Dosage.<br /></span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Preparation instructions.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cautions and other important information.</span></span></li></ol><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Go to this <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html" target="_blank">article</a>. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>4.2.2 Apple Cider Vinegar </b></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i><span style="color: #e06666;">for puppies, dogs, cats and kittens </span></i></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b><br /></b></span></i></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7Urxcqc6s8OWck7JozUoF2BSGIGhd0ekygaNrxbjynL4PU6VCYUIzneB-miSA-p4tygwTc2VP1pHf88WHZ9uSylCKAqAzVeKKzhGKJZBpdmTzRfOnyKKrws5z8VN_lRi4CaMb5v6DgapJ0TDa0V556zcg9tsbV23G9LHCpuXZNovARxNbA_3X9DMIO97/s510/apple-cider-vinegar-flea-repelling-food.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="apple cider vinegar flea repellent aid food for puppies and dogs" border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="434" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7Urxcqc6s8OWck7JozUoF2BSGIGhd0ekygaNrxbjynL4PU6VCYUIzneB-miSA-p4tygwTc2VP1pHf88WHZ9uSylCKAqAzVeKKzhGKJZBpdmTzRfOnyKKrws5z8VN_lRi4CaMb5v6DgapJ0TDa0V556zcg9tsbV23G9LHCpuXZNovARxNbA_3X9DMIO97/w272-h320/apple-cider-vinegar-flea-repelling-food.png" width="272" /></a></div><br /></b></span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/apple-cider-is-good-for-your-dog-and.html" target="_blank">Apple cider vinegar</a> (ACV) can help balance body pH and make your dog, puppy, cat and kitten less attractive to fleas.<br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>For apple cider vinegar</b>:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Health benefits and uses.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Dosage.<br /></span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cautions, etc.</span></span></li></ol><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/apple-cider-is-good-for-your-dog-and.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>4.2.3 Coconut Sap Vinegar </b></span></span></div><span data-offset-key="f0mue-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><i><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">for puppies, dogs, cats and kittens</span><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2020/02/raw-coconut-sap-vinegar-for-dogs-and.html" target="_blank">Coconut sap vinegar</a> (CSV) can help balance body pH and make your </span></span><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">dog, puppy, cat and kitten</span></span><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> less attractive to fleas.</span></span><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><br /><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>For coconut sap vinegar</b>:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Health benefits and uses.</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Dosage.<br /></span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cautions, etc.</span></span></li></ol><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e4f5o-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2020/02/raw-coconut-sap-vinegar-for-dogs-and.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="57obd-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="57obd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="57obd-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="57obd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="57obd-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>4.2.4 More Natural Insect Repelling Foods<br /></b></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSowTXFOL6Gs6tPokncfsKN7OGbI3sljU54OMYmEvnAg4T3y6hVJzidBsjZHpAq7bWhuaKlPpP0W2nEFRqgIOR6-7SKcy6Fgesu6BDipBOZkCyHWCZ2n6FP5mOXszq0dkl2aYX3oxcY2tBveahtLh9Lz6uFWI5iOB7jZVf6keWcN3xiMPm0xuqtZC3mLYq/s714/flea-repelling-foods.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="flea repelling foods for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="714" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSowTXFOL6Gs6tPokncfsKN7OGbI3sljU54OMYmEvnAg4T3y6hVJzidBsjZHpAq7bWhuaKlPpP0W2nEFRqgIOR6-7SKcy6Fgesu6BDipBOZkCyHWCZ2n6FP5mOXszq0dkl2aYX3oxcY2tBveahtLh9Lz6uFWI5iOB7jZVf6keWcN3xiMPm0xuqtZC3mLYq/w400-h286/flea-repelling-foods.png" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">For more natural insect repelling foods:</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Health benefits</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Dosage</span></span></li><li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Cautions, etc.</span></span></li></ol><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Go to <a href="here. https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/07/foods-that-help-your-dogcat-naturally.html" target="_blank">this article.</a> <br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><h2 class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="fgg04-0-0" style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-text="true"><b>5.0 More Recipes for Natural Herbal Flea Prevention and Treatments</b></span></span><span data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b> <br /></b></span></span></h2></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="4mv3g" data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="500t3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>5.1 Natural Herbal Flea Sprays and Dips<br /></b></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="500t3-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic-flea_18.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></span></li></ul></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="500t3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="500t3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>5.2 Natural Flea, Insect Balm and Hydrosol Repellent Recipes </b></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="500t3-0-0"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/08/all-natural-homemade-insect-repellent.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.</span></span></li></ul></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="500t3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="500t3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="aoic1-0-0" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-text="true"><b>5.3 Natural Flea, Insect Repelling Collar Drop and Spot-on Treatment Recipes</b></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block 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Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-66150180941637890402021-03-06T15:44:00.025-05:002024-01-09T21:19:31.312-05:00Rice is Not Good for Dogs and Cats <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMdkc8ZVgfYs23AA1rAwAIud5ytjGzhgMMS01ghtSFfhZudGydbKJxhB71snnC2BKTiQhDpYZycolsGGe_bXPArVr7blfcE7zY4OsNgt8gdskmLXQf9FmY-JtwbKVMIPp_UfDYlzwe90Jfunv0x5YpcH4-SO6RA4xDaH6g-txM_FG8068V9hEIrGW55bwc/s1920/rice-is-not-good-for-dogs-and-cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="are you including this in your dog and cat's diet, rice is not an appropriate food for dogs and Cats" border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="1920" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMdkc8ZVgfYs23AA1rAwAIud5ytjGzhgMMS01ghtSFfhZudGydbKJxhB71snnC2BKTiQhDpYZycolsGGe_bXPArVr7blfcE7zY4OsNgt8gdskmLXQf9FmY-JtwbKVMIPp_UfDYlzwe90Jfunv0x5YpcH4-SO6RA4xDaH6g-txM_FG8068V9hEIrGW55bwc/w400-h233/rice-is-not-good-for-dogs-and-cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><span style="color: #660000;">Are you including this in your dog and cat's diet? Rice is not an appropriate food for dogs and cats. Rice is also not an appropriate treatment for diarrhea. </span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><span style="color: #660000;">Find out why rice is inappropriate (health damaging), and learn about appropriate alternatives to rice, for the daily diet and for treatment of diarrhea.<br /></span></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><span style="color: #783f04;"> </span><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 2.5 min read</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b>In this article:</b></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Rice is Not an Appropriate Food for Dogs and Cats<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Rice Causes and Contributes to Development of Health Issues </span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Avoid Rice Derivatives</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Rice and Arsenic <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Don't Use Rice to Treat Diarrhea, Do This Instead<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Rice, Grains and Other Starchy Carbohydrates </span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Protect your Dog and Cat's Heath </span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Appropriate Fresh Foods for Dogs and Cats<br /></span></li></ol><div><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b>1. Why Rice is Not an Appropriate Food For Dogs and Cats<span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b></span></h2><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EPX8MBhvxCGY0n3oYu84-hw1tiMCej4XAK8nmRUMlw7Xa6UzxrUQE2KUMMD6752KB8dW5Sc3y5ME_s6S4tSvwAyWkO6iE9hgd1TjHNsYOf799yPn_A3w7_F9_0nky8myof8K6nCt9Wkc/s940/Rice-is-Not-Good-for-Dogs-Cats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rice is not good for dogs and cats" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EPX8MBhvxCGY0n3oYu84-hw1tiMCej4XAK8nmRUMlw7Xa6UzxrUQE2KUMMD6752KB8dW5Sc3y5ME_s6S4tSvwAyWkO6iE9hgd1TjHNsYOf799yPn_A3w7_F9_0nky8myof8K6nCt9Wkc/w400-h335/Rice-is-Not-Good-for-Dogs-Cats.png" width="400" /></a></div></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Rice</span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> is a grain </span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">and a starchy carbohydrate. Rice, <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">grains </a>and <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/02/species-appropriate-diet-for-dogs-get.html" target="_blank">other starchy carbohydrates</a> are not part of a dog
or cat’s <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">species appropriate diet</a>. Dogs and cats don't need nor do they thrive on grains and other starchy
carbs. White rice, brown rice, wild rice, organic rice, are all inappropriate,
without exception. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Are you wondering why rice and rice derivatives are used in so many pet food products including:</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Dry food</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Canned and wet food</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Cooked food</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Raw food</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Prescription pet diets<br /></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Treats</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Supplements</span></li></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b>The pet industry loves rice</b> because <span style="color: #cc0000;">rice is </span>a very<span style="color: #cc0000;"> inexpensive </span>commodity<span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>used to <span style="color: #cc0000;">increase the volume </span>of a product. A simple method to exponentially<span style="color: #cc0000;"> increase profit </span>margins, <span style="color: #cc0000;">at the expense of your dog and cat's health. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">If you'd like to learn more about how the pet food industry harms your dog and cat's health, to support profit margins, go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-choose-good-kibble-for-your-dog.html" target="_blank">this article.</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><br /></span></div><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b>2. Rice Causes and Contributes to Development of Health Issues</b></span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><br /></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Rice causes inflammation in the canine and feline body and
is a major contributing factor to: </span></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/11/food-allergies-in-dog-cats-causes.html" target="_blank">Allergies</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/12/acid-reflex-gerd-in-dogs-cats-natural.html" target="_blank">Acid reflux</a> (GERD)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Anxiety</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Anal gland issues</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Arthritis</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Cancer</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Diabetes</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/04/diarrhea-in-dogs-puppies-cats-kittens.html" target="_blank">Diarrhea</a></span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Heart issues and disease</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Gastrointestinal issues </span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Kidney disease and failure</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/09/bladder-kidney-stones-in-dogs-cats.html" target="_blank">Kidney and Bladder crystals and stones</a> </span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Leaky gut</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Liver issues</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Obesity</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/05/gingivitis-and-periodontal-disease-in.html" target="_blank">Oral health issues and disease</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Pancreas issues and pancreatitis </span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium;">Metabolic Disorders</span><br /></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Neurological issues<br /></span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Urinary tract issues</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Other inflammatory issues and conditions.</span></li></ul>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><b>3. Avoid Rice Derivatives</b></span><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";">Rice derivatives such as rice bran are equally inappropriate for dogs.<br /></span></div>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b>4. Rice and Arsenic</b></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">All plants have specific affinities to various minerals and
elements in soil. The rice plant has a natural affinity to arsenic, meaning the
roots of the plant seek to draw arsenic from the soil. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";">
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Fertilizer (used on conventional rice crops) contain
inorganic (synthetic) arsenic. Rice plants absorb the synthetic arsenic. When
your dog and cat consume the rice they are also consuming inorganic arsenic.
Inorganic arsenic is bio-accumulative toxin.</span></div><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b>5. Rice, Grains and Other Starchy Carbohydrates </b></span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b><br /></b></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Rice, other grains and other starchy carbs:</span></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Acidify the body creating a perfect environment for
parasites.</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Block the absorption of essential nutrients.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Cause spikes in blood sugar.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Dehydrate the body causing strain on vital organs.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Slow down the elimination of waste from the body.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Contribute to the accumulation of disease causing toxins.</span>
</li></ul><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><b>6. Don't Use Rice To Treat Diarrhea, </b>Do This Instead<b><br /></b></span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Many veterinarians recommend rice to help
'treat' diarrhea. This is terrible advice as rice can cause diarrhea. Rice can
ferment in the intestinal tract and cause exacerbation of diarrhea, other gut issues and inflammation in your pet's body.<br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Don't give your companion animal rice for diarrhea.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Natural remedies for treating diarrhea in
dogs and cats:</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/04/diarrhea-in-dogs-puppies-cats-kittens.html" target="_blank">this article</a>.<br /></span></li></ul>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">7. Protect Your Dog and Cat's Health</span> </b></span><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: left; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Protect your dog and cat’s health, don't include rice, grains or other starchy carbohydrates in your companion animal's diet.</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">A dogs and cat’s digestive tract are evolved to process
fresh moisture rich whole foods:</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Animal protein (muscle meat, organs).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Animal fat.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Raw non-load bearing bone.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Plant material including a small amount of greens, berries, seeds and herbs for dogs.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Herbs for cats.</span></li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b>8. Appropriate Fresh Foods </b></span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: x-large; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><b>for Dogs and Cats<br /></b></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Remove rice from your dog and cat's diet. Replace rice with nutritious, species appropriate foods that support your dog and cat's health and well-being.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">For a list of appropriate fresh foods for dogs and cats:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Go to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/02/fresh-whole-food-for-your-dogs-health.html" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: medium; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; 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{page:WordSection1;}</style></p></div>Karen Rosenfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09533360730172989222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346112790551837034.post-4135011010481060792021-02-08T22:27:00.021-05:002023-04-04T12:59:25.363-04:00Borax, Is it Really Dog and Cat Safe?<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMtKeEj7QzKJUBUEc7daf5-QyXvzEeDDro1fxYSsMMoA0s2xZdQ5axuJA0lziC6KNgkk_oYEbPvJX1W7se_OH8GtYx5pSiZQ66j3qdke-Md_2_5SLHJtftaYzSauTob_mZgcr7evFa_7P/s940/Borax-Not-Really-Dog-and-Cat-Safe.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Boraz, is it really safe for your dog?" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMtKeEj7QzKJUBUEc7daf5-QyXvzEeDDro1fxYSsMMoA0s2xZdQ5axuJA0lziC6KNgkk_oYEbPvJX1W7se_OH8GtYx5pSiZQ66j3qdke-Md_2_5SLHJtftaYzSauTob_mZgcr7evFa_7P/w400-h335/Borax-Not-Really-Dog-and-Cat-Safe.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="dbv50-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dbv50-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dbv50-0-0"><span data-text="true">★ 3 min read</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="2fb1c-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2jqgh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2jqgh-0-0"><span data-text="true"><b>In This Article:</b></span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="dt4k6-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boron is Not the same as Borax</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="dt4k6-0-0"><span data-text="true">Borax and Boric Acid are Not Dog and Cat Safe</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="enk1g-0-0"><span data-text="true">Safe, Natural Alternatives to Borax and Boric acid </span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="2bavp-0-0"><span data-text="true">For flea infestations in dogs and cats</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ejbt4-0-0"><span data-text="true">For ear infections in dogs and cats</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="ejbt4-0-0"><span data-text="true">Borax and Boric acid are Not Green, or </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="ejbt4-1-0"><span data-text="true">Eco-friendly</span></span></span></li></ol></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="drd1f-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="drd1f-0-0"><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="drd1f-0-0"><span data-text="true">I’ve see many people promoting Borax (sodium tetraborate decahydrate) and Boric Acid as 'dog and cat safe, natural treatments' for issues such as ear infections, wounds and flea infestations</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="drd1f-1-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="drd1f-2-0"><span data-text="true">However</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="drd1f-3-0"><span data-text="true">, borax and boric acid are not safe treatments. The rationale for using borax or boric acid is “it’s better than a conventional treatment”. But is that true? </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="6umsd-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6umsd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6umsd-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="c7f27-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c7f27-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c7f27-0-0"><span data-text="true">First we need to talk about Boron.</span></span></div></div><h2 data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="fec1m-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fec1m-0-0" style="text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="fec1m-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">Boron is Not The Same as Borax</span></span></div></h2><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="3gpqm-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3gpqm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3gpqm-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boron is not the same as borax. Boron is not the same as boric acid.
</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="6s20i-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6s20i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6s20i-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="44pa-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="44pa-0-0"><span data-offset-key="44pa-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boron is a </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="44pa-1-0"><span data-text="true">naturally</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="44pa-2-0"><span data-text="true"> occurring element (B).</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="7d491-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7d491-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7d491-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="49qu3-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="49qu3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="49qu3-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boron occurs in nature at low concentrations in rocks and soil in the form of borates. Many of the Earth’s minerals contain boron. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="9us9l-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9us9l-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9us9l-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="4s04b-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4s04b-0-0"><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="4s04b-0-0"><span data-text="true">Dogs, cats, we humans and other animals consume trace amounts of </span></span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="4s04b-1-0"><span data-text="true">naturally</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="4s04b-2-0"><span data-text="true"> occurring boron from our drinking water, greens and veggies, herbs, fruit, nuts, and seeds</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="4s04b-3-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="4s04b-4-0"><span data-text="true">Boron is a bioactive element and micro-nutrient that contributes to bone growth, aids hormone production and also supports the central nervous system</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="4s04b-5-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span></div></div><h2 data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="6co9p-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6co9p-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6co9p-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">Borax and Boric Acid (Boric) are Not Dog and Cat Safe</span></span></div></h2><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="2csn5-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2csn5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2csn5-0-0"><span data-text="true">Now let’s talk about borax and boric acid or boric. Boric is the common name for boric acid powder.
</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="bmktk-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bmktk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bmktk-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="39o6q-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="39o6q-0-0"><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="39o6q-0-0"><span data-text="true">When rocks and soil break down in nature borate </span></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="39o6q-1-0"><span data-text="true">is released</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="39o6q-2-0"><span data-text="true"> in the form of crude borax (also called tincal or tincar)</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="39o6q-3-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="39o6q-4-0"><span data-text="true">Crude unrefined borax </span></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="39o6q-5-0"><span data-text="true">is found</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="39o6q-6-0"><span data-text="true"> in, for example: marshes, salt deposits, subterranean lake beds, and mud volcanoes</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="39o6q-7-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="9m972-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9m972-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9m972-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="530bt-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="530bt-0-0"><span data-offset-key="530bt-0-0"><span data-text="true">Crude unrefined borax </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="530bt-1-0"><span data-text="true">was used by</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="530bt-2-0"><span data-text="true"> the Babylonian civilization for gold smithing. It </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="530bt-3-0"><span data-text="true">was used by</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="530bt-4-0"><span data-text="true"> the Egyptians for embalming mummies and several other purposes. The ancient Chinese used crude borax to create colorful ceramic glazes. Crude borax </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="530bt-5-0"><span data-text="true">was traded</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="530bt-6-0"><span data-text="true"> in small amounts along the silk road. </span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="530bt-7-0"><span data-text="true">Today borate compounds </span></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="530bt-8-0"><span data-text="true">are used</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="530bt-9-0"><span data-text="true"> for a wide variety of industrial purposes including fertilizers and insulation, flame retardants, computer equipment and glass, insecticides and taxidermy</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="530bt-10-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="1inkf-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1inkf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1inkf-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="at1gb-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="at1gb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="at1gb-0-0"><span data-text="true">Today borax is a by-product of large-scale boron mining. </span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="at1gb-1-0"><span data-text="true">Crude borax </span></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="at1gb-2-0"><span data-text="true">is mined</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="at1gb-3-0"><span data-text="true"> and </span></span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="at1gb-4-0"><span data-text="true">chemically</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="at1gb-5-0"><span data-text="true"> processed (converted) into the boron compound </span></span></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><span data-offset-key="at1gb-6-0"><span data-text="true">Borax</span></span></a><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="at1gb-7-0"><span data-text="true">, a crystalline substance containing boron, sodium and water</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="at1gb-8-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="3qgtt-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3qgtt-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3qgtt-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="3qndd-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3qndd-0-0"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><span data-offset-key="3qndd-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boric acid </span></span></a><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="3qndd-1-0"><span data-text="true">is created by</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="3qndd-2-0"><span data-text="true"> combining borax with boracite and colemanite, hydrogen and oxygen</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="3qndd-3-0"><span data-text="true">. Boric acid is a crystalline substance.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="9g95-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9g95-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9g95-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="f0jv6-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f0jv6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f0jv6-0-0"><span data-text="true">There are various forms of boron compounds, these include: </span></span></div></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="d2c9q-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boric acid (boracic acid, hydrogen borate, orthoboric acid)
</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="2fksd-0-0"><span data-text="true">Borax (sodium tetraborate decahydrate)</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="1q09h-0-0"><span data-text="true">Disodium borate (Disodium octaborate anhydrous and Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate)</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="f31gf-0-0"><span data-text="true">Sodium borate (Sodium tetraborate anhydrous, Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate)</span></span></li></ol><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="3p5ij-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3p5ij-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3p5ij-0-0"><span data-text="true">Borax and boric acid </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="3p5ij-1-0"><span data-text="true">are considered</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="3p5ij-2-0"><span data-text="true"> hazardous substances and are toxins. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="a45a5-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="a45a5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="a45a5-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="6mtih-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6mtih-0-0"><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="6mtih-0-0"><span data-text="true">Depending on the sensitivity of the individual and the amount of exposure received, borax and also boric (boric acid) can cause a little discomfort or significant harm</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6mtih-1-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="fedh2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fedh2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fedh2-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="avi8k-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="avi8k-0-0"><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="avi8k-0-0"><span data-text="true">Borax and boric acid </span></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="avi8k-1-0"><span data-text="true">are known</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="avi8k-2-0"><span data-text="true"> developmental health and reproductive health disrupters (toxin); kidney toxins (nephrotoxin) and neurotoxic</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="avi8k-3-0"><span data-text="true">.
</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="1sca5-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1sca5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1sca5-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="do020-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="do020-0-0"><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="do020-0-0"><span data-text="true">If Borax or Boric (boric acid) </span></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="do020-1-0"><span data-text="true">are inhaled</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="do020-2-0"><span data-text="true"> or ingested they can cause a range of minor to major adverse side effects including: gastrointestinal upset (i.e.: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting), endocrine issues, kidney issues, respiratory issues, reproductive health issues, neurotoxicity, vascular issues (headaches, lethargy) and can cause death</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="do020-3-0"><span data-text="true">. It’s also an eye irritant and skin irritant.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="fglq0-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fglq0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fglq0-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="dm18d-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dm18d-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dm18d-0-0"><span data-text="true">Borax or boric acid should not </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="dm18d-1-0"><span data-text="true">be used</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dm18d-2-0"><span data-text="true"> around or on animals that have any of the health conditions I’ve noted above. If you use borax or boric acid on or around a healthy dog or cat, you should </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="dm18d-3-0"><span data-text="true">employ</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dm18d-4-0"><span data-text="true"> great caution.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="375bf-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="375bf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="375bf-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="7s90h-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7s90h-0-0"><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="7s90h-0-0"><span data-text="true">When consumed Borax </span></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="7s90h-1-0"><span data-text="true">is absorbed by</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="7s90h-2-0"><span data-text="true"> the body </span></span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="7s90h-3-0"><span data-text="true">rapidly</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="7s90h-4-0"><span data-text="true"> (98% absorption rate) and can result in adverse side effects </span></span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="7s90h-5-0"><span data-text="true">quickly</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="7s90h-6-0"><span data-text="true"> or over the long-term</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="7s90h-7-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="61tqd-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="61tqd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="61tqd-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="am760-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="am760-0-0"><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="am760-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boric acid, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate and borax (sodium tetraborate decahydrate) are reproductive tract toxins</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="am760-1-0"><span data-text="true">. Hence why they </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="am760-2-0"><span data-text="true">are used</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="am760-3-0"><span data-text="true"> in commercial applications to inhibit the growth of fungi.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="3n9np-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3n9np-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3n9np-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="2j7ic-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2j7ic-0-0"><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="2j7ic-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boric acid and sodium tetraborate are desiccates which is why they </span></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="2j7ic-1-0"><span data-text="true">are used</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="2j7ic-2-0"><span data-text="true"> as herbicides</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="2j7ic-3-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="bgiqq-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bgiqq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bgiqq-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="4683v-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4683v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4683v-0-0"><span data-text="true">Boric acid is a stomach toxin and nervous system toxin. It’s also an abrasive, hence it’s use as an insecticide.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="3rpr5-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3rpr5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3rpr5-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="e2jgt-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e2jgt-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e2jgt-0-0"><span data-text="true">Consider the active properties and then consider if it’s actually safe to use around your animal. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="7ncq2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7ncq2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7ncq2-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="dmtu2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dmtu2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dmtu2-0-0"><span data-text="true">I don’t recommend using borax or boric acid on or around animals or people. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="dmtu2-1-0"><span data-text="true">Its important to understand that </span></span></span><span class="qualifier"><span data-offset-key="dmtu2-2-0"><span data-text="true">just</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="dmtu2-3-0"><span data-text="true"> because a substance 'works' does </span></span><span data-offset-key="dmtu2-3-1" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">not</span></span><span data-offset-key="dmtu2-3-2"><span data-text="true"> mean the substance is safe</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dmtu2-4-0"><span data-text="true">.
</span></span></div></div><h2 data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="actei-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="actei-0-0"><span data-offset-key="actei-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">Safe, Natural Alternatives to Borax and Boric Acid</span></span></div></h2><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="dub0k-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dub0k-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dub0k-0-0"><span data-text="true">Instead of using borax or boric acid, choose a safe natural option that won’t put you dog and cat’s safety at risk. Treat the root cause of the issue and select a </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="dub0k-1-0"><span data-text="true">truly</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dub0k-2-0"><span data-text="true"> natural remedy to help </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="dub0k-3-0"><span data-text="true">alleviate</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dub0k-4-0"><span data-text="true"> symptoms. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="1tqof-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1tqof-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1tqof-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="5ugif-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5ugif-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5ugif-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"><u>Flea Infestations in Dogs and Cats</u></span></span><span data-offset-key="5ugif-0-1"><span data-text="true">
</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="9058v-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9058v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9058v-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="4k3hq-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4k3hq-0-0"><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="4k3hq-0-0"><span data-text="true">Support your animal’s immune system by adding pure supplemental whole foods and herbs to make your animal less attractive to fleas</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="4k3hq-1-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span></div></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="10l7l-0-0"><span data-text="true">Natural topical treatment recipes in </span></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><span data-offset-key="10l7l-1-0"><span data-text="true">this article</span></span></a><span data-offset-key="10l7l-2-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="6skhi-0-0"><span data-text="true">Supportive whole foods and herbs in </span></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><span data-offset-key="6skhi-1-0"><span data-text="true">this article</span></span></a><span data-offset-key="6skhi-2-0"><span data-text="true">.
</span></span></li></ol><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="30eqv-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="30eqv-0-0"><span data-offset-key="30eqv-0-0"><span data-text="true">Carpets and Other Surfaces in Your Home
</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="99nfe-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="99nfe-0-0"><span data-offset-key="99nfe-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="9a82f-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9a82f-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9a82f-0-0"><span data-text="true">To kill fleas on carpets and other surfaces in your home, don;t use borax, use:</span></span></div></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="3jske-0-0"><span data-text="true">Baking soda, or;
</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="849m-0-0"><span data-text="true">Himalayan salt</span></span></li></ol><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="41nrd-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="41nrd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="41nrd-0-0"><span data-text="true">Leave on overnight and then vacuum up.
</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="2dl41-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2dl41-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2dl41-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="7rfne-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7rfne-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7rfne-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"><u>Ear Infections in Dogs and Cats</u></span></span><span data-offset-key="7rfne-0-1"><span data-text="true">
</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="9do32-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9do32-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9do32-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3n453" data-offset-key="8d8pd-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8d8pd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8d8pd-0-0"><span data-text="true">Go to </span></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><span data-offset-key="8d8pd-1-0"><span data-text="true">this article</span></span></a><span data-offset-key="8d8pd-2-0"><span data-text="true"> for:</span></span></div></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span data-offset-key="9vj4m-0-0"><span data-text="true">Safe, natural alternative treatments.</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="8hh1-0-0"><span data-text="true">Learn about common root cause of ear infections</span></span></li><li><span data-offset-key="5r908-0-0"><span data-text="true">And other important tips and information on ear infections
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</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">★ 3 min read</span></span></span><br /><b> </b></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">In this article:</span></b></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li> <span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">About calendula <br /></span></li><li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Calendula tea and calendula infusion <br /></span></li><li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">How to make calendula tea </span></li><li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">How to make calendula infusion </span></li><li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">How to use calendula tea or infusion<br /></span></li></ol><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">About Calendula and Healing</span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h2></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Calendula (calendula officinalis) is a common sun-loving flower with impressive healing properties. Calendula flower petals have antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, mild analgesic, antiseptic healing properties. Calendula has a calming affect and nourishes skin.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Topical use of a calendula infusion or cooled tea can help naturally treat:</span><br />
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Acne, common in puppies and younger dogs.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Acute dermatitis.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Food dermatitis.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/09/eye-infections-and-conjunctivitus-diy.html" target="_blank">Eye infections</a>.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Insect bites and stings.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Skin infections.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-natural-herbal-homeopathic_31.html" target="_blank"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Urinary tract infections.</span></a></span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Wounds. </span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Your dog may also <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2022/03/your-dog-and-cat-are-not-fussy.html" target="_blank">self-select</a> to drink the infusion, cooled tea or dry calendula petals. If your dog enjoys calendula, you can also add some of the dry calendula to your dog's meal, a sprinkle of calendula up to a teaspoon, once to several times per day. </span><b><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> <br /></span></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Calendula Tea and Calendula Infusion</span></b></span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Calendula infusion or cooled tea makes a simple topical:</span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span></b></span></h3><span style="font-size: medium;">
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>🌼</span> Full body soak or rinse.</span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span><br />
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>🌼</span> Paw soak.</span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span>🌼</span> Underbelly soak or rinse.</span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Steeped cool tea bags or loose petals make a soothing, healing compress.</span><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
<b><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">When to Choose Infusion or Tea</span></b></span></h3><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Calendula tea is a good choice if you need to treat an issues right away. Calendula infusion must steep for two hours up to eight hours. Infusing calendula increases its healing properties. </span><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">How to Make Calendula Tea for Your Dog and Cat<br /></span></b></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">You'll need:</span><br />
</span><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">1 calendula tea bag for every 8-ounces of water or;</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp loose calendula petals for every 8-ounces of water. </span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">1 tea infuser if using loose calendula petals.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Kettle</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Tea pot or sauce pot with lid.</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Preparation</span><br />
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Place the calendula tea bag into a tea pot or sauce pot.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">If using loose petals:</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Put the petals in a tea infuser and then into the kettle or sauce pot or;</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Place the loose petals directly in the kettle or sauce pot.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Boil the water.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Pour the boiled water into the tea pot or sauce pot.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">When finished steeping, remove the tea bags or tea infuser, or strain the loose petals from the tea.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">You can keep the steeped, cooled tea bags or petals to use as a compress.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">The tea is ready for use.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">If you aren't using the tea right away, store the tea in the refrigerator.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">For optimal healing properties use the tea (or tea bag compress) within 24 to 48 hours.</span></li>
</ul><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>How To Make Calendula Infusion For Your Dog and Cat<br /></b></span></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">You'll need:</span><br />
</span><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons of dry loose petal or fresh petals for every 8 ounces of water or;</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">5 to 6 calendula tea bags for every 8 ounces of water.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Kettle</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Tea pot or sauce pot with lid.</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Preparation</span><br />
</span><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Place the calendula tea bag into a tea pot or sauce pot.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">If using loose petals:</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Put the petals in a tea infuser and then into the kettle or sauce pot or;</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Place the loose petals directly in the kettle or sauce pot.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Boil the water.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Pour the boiled water into the tea pot or sauce pot.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Cover and steep for 12-hours up to 8-hours.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">When finished steeping, remove the tea bags or tea infuser, or strain the loose petals from the liquid infusion.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">You can keep the steeped, cooled tea bags or petals to use as a compress.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Allow the infusion to cool to room temperature.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">The infusion is ready for use.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">If you aren't using the tea right away, store the tea in the refrigerator.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">For optimal healing properties use the tea (or tea bag compress) within 24 to 48 hours.</span></li>
</ul><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">How To Use Calendula Infusion or Tea</span></b></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Spray application:</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Pour the infusion or tea into a spray bottle.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Gently spray your dogs muzzle and chin, then pat dry.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Wipe Application</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Pour or dip a little calendula infusion or tea onto a soft clean cloth.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Wring out excess liquid, and use the cloth to gently wipe chin and muzzle.</span></li>
</ul></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #e69138;">Calendula Full Body Soak or Rinse 🛁</span></span><br />
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Add calendula infusion or tea to your dog's bath water for a calming, cleansing healing soak or rinse.</span></li>
</ul></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Calendula Paw Soak 🐾</span></span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Use calendula infusion or tea to soak your dog's paws. Or add calendula infusion to <a href="https://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2017/01/himalayan-salt-soak-for-dogs-cats-paws.html" target="_blank">Himalayan salt paw soak</a>. Make sure to soak your dog's paws for at least 30 seconds.</span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">A calendula paw soak can:</span><br />
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Help protect cut paws from infection and help speed healing.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Cleanse toxic road salt from your dog's paws.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Allergy support to cleanse pollen and other allergens from your dog's paws.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Candida overgrowth support, help soothe and treat inflamed, irritated paws.</span></li>
</ul><div><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Insect Bites and Stings 🐝🦟</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Insect bites and stings can cause skin irritation, swelling, rashes, pain and infection.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">To help reduce inflammation, irritation and infection apply calendula infusion or tea. You can also use the steeped tea bags as a compress. Apply the compress for at least 30 seconds to the bite or sting-site.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
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</div><div><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Underbelly Spray, Rinse or Soak 🚿</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Use calendula infusion or tea to:</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Prevent environmental contact toxins from entering your dog's blood stream.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Rinse road salt from your dog's underside. </span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Rinse pollen, other environmental allergens and contaminates from your dog's underside.</span></li>
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