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Better Food, Less Mess
To get your canine the healthiest he can be, consider
feeding him a high quality natural dog food that is
typically found at a specialty pet store or online.
Because these foods have less preservatives and fillers,
your pet will excrete less waste. That makes clean-up
quicker and easier. Your canine will enjoy a healthier, more
nutritious diet and you have less mess to deal with!
Effective Flea and Tick Control
One of the most effective flea and tick control options on
the market are Frontline and Advantage - topical "spot"
medications that are used on your dog once per month. This
type of treatment kills adult fleas and younger fleas or
pupae during development.
It lasts between three and four weeks and is less toxic and
more effective than most treatments available.
The pros for products like these are their effectiveness and
ease of use.
Cons are that you can't bathe your dog for 2 days after
treatment, they are not always effective for large dogs, and
you should beware if you have small children. Make sure you
apply the treatment far away from little hands and fingers!
Additionally, these treatments are not "repellants" so
parasites will bite or attach before they die.
Crate Location
When crate training it's a good idea to remember that,
although every dog needs his own space, canines are pack
animals. Because of this they have an instinctual desire to
be near the other members of their family.
It's a good idea to place the dog crate in a bedroom where
your puppy can be near a family member when sleeping at
night. It will make crate training less stressful to your
puppy if he knows he is not alone at night. You'll also be
able to know if your puppy needs to go out at night.
Good Bacteria: Yogurt and Kefir
One common homeopathic dog nutritional supplement is yogurt.
It contains "good" bacteria, which can aid in digestion and
help keep your dog's digestive system clean and functioning
optimally.
Yogurt is also a key in transitioning your dog from kibble
or other processed food to a raw diet because of the good
bacteria and protein content.
You may want to take your yogurt treatment to the next level
and you can do this with a dog supplement called Kefir.
Kefir is a cultured milk product like yogurt, but it takes
the benefits one step further. Kefir contains friendly
bacteria and also colonizes the digestive tract, which helps
improve solid wastes, reduces intestinal disorders, reduces
gas, and promotes proactive health maintenance.
Additionally, it will help with your dog's coat, skin, and
reduce anxiety.
*Add a spoonful of acidophilus or naturally cultured yogurt
that includes acidophilus to your dog's food to help him
digest his meals better or settle an upset stomach.
Good Old Home Cooking
A healthy alternative to feeding your dog commercial dog
food is to cook it yourself. This way, you'll know exactly
what your dog is eating he won't be consuming meat
by-products and preservatives that are in many commercial
dog foods.
You can try some of the following to see what you canine
likes:
• Ground turkey, Chicken wings and thighs
• Brown Rice
• Vegetables such as carrots, corn, peas, and squash
• Most nuts (excluding macadamia nuts, which is toxic to
your dog)
• Oatmeal
Avoid onions, garlic, sugary foods and salt. If you keep
your food list simple and are consistent, you'll find that
home cooked meals are an inexpensive way to keep your dog
healthy and resistant to disease.
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