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May 18, 2010

Dog Dry Skin

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Having a dog with dry skin is an issue that can easily be treated if the correct treatment option is used. Often people use off the shelf shampoos and conditioner on their dogs which can actually cause more skin damage. To best treat dog dry skin, it is best to use a medicated dog shampoo that is made just for dogs; do not use one made for humans.

One of the better quality dog shampoos that works very well for dog dry skin is one that contains oatmeal and aloe-vera. These two ingredients do a great job adjusting the dogs skin to its correct ph balance. They also do a great job moisturizing and healing the dogs skin. Oatmeal also has good anti odor properties!

If you dogs has severe dry itchy skin, you should also begin providing her (or him) with a daily digestive enzyme that will help end dogs dry skin and eliminate skin problems such as dandruff, eczema, and yeast infections. The ncie thing about dog digestive enzymes is that they also promote overall health and vigor above and beyond what they do for the skin.

Dog dry skin issues are very common and can easily be cured by selecting the correct medicated dog shampoo. Hopefully you will soon be able to say goodbye to itchy dogs and constant scratching!

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Probiotics for Dogs, Essential for Optimal Health - What, Why, When and How

 
The Definition of Probiotics 

The original meaning of the word probiotic is ‘benficial to life’. Probiotics are live microorganisms which when ingested in appropriate amounts (not to little, not too much) are beneficial to the host and help prevent disease…and in the case of this discussion ‘host’ is defined as dog! 

These micororganisims are live, friendly bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). Dogs have over 500 types of bacteria living in their GI tract, humans have just over 400. The most common good bacteria are L. acidophilus and Bifidobacterua bifidum.

The Benefits of Probiotics

Probiotics can play a huge role in protecting your dog’s immune system. The good bacteria found in probiotics fight the un-friendly, ¹pathogenic bacteria that are also found in the GI tract.

 

The skin and the mucous membrane linings of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and respiratory tracts are the first line of defense against invasion of microbes and parasites – the GI tract is the largest of these barriers.

When a dog does not have enough good bacteria residing in his/her GI tract, the bad bacteria flourish unchecked and take over – this condition can cause:

• Cadidiasis (overgrowth of Candida albicans, a bad bacteria that causes yeast infections);


• Digestive upset due to E. coli, which causes diarhea;


• Lethargy.

On a daily basis physiological (real or perceived physical threat) and psychological (emotional threats i.e. anxiety) stress can cause fluctuations in the balance between good and bad bacteria in the GI tract.

Probiotics give the naturally occurring good bacteria found in the GI tract a population boost which in turn…

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  Alleviates and helps prevent constipation, diarrhea and IBS;
  


• Enhances immune system response (thus helping to fight cancer and other diseases, illness, viruses);


• Encourages anti-tumour and anti-cancer activity in the body;


• Increases the ability to absorb and utilize nutrients such as B complex vitmens, calcium, copper, iron, phosperous, zinc;


• Increases the GI tract’s ability to digest food;


• Helps fight bad breath; 


• Helps reduce gas and reduces the odour of stools;


• Helps prevent shedding and scratching caused by stress when GI tract good flora is compromised;


• Helps in the fight against anxiety and depression;


• Replenishes the good bacteria that are killed-off when taking antibiotics;


• Reduces incidence of yeast infections (Candida), yeast related rashes and skin problems.


• Replenishes good flora killed-off by antibiotics.

It is important to note that antibiotics are the premier over-subscribed drug for both humans and dogs alike. Enabling your dog’s immune system to work at optimum capacity helps to ensure that your dog will not require antibiotics. 

The two biggest issues with antibiotics are:

One – Antibiotics kill the kill the beneficial bacteria (in your dog’s GI tract) not just the  pathogenic bacteria. When this occurs the delicate but healthy balance of the tract is disrupted which can lead to the overgrowth of yeast enabling the formation of yeast colonies. Yeast bacteria (hyphae) can bore holes through the lining of the intestinal wall – resulting in a condition called ‘leaky gut’. This leaves your dog susceptible to a wide spectrum of health problems such as:

• Allergies;


• Arthritis;


• Asthma;


• Autoimmune Disorders (when the body mistakenly attacks healthy body tissue);


• Digestive problems;


• Kidney Problems, and;


• Skin Problems.

Two - The more antibiotics your dog takes the more your dog’s risk of immunity to antibiotics rises. This can put your dog in grave and mortal danger. In addition, the over use of antibiotics has resulted in the appearance and increase of ¹MRSA in dogs. 

To lesson the chance of your dog having to take antibiotics: 

• Make sure your dog is on a good diet;


• Learn about alternatives to prevent, and remedy issues without the use of antibiotics, for example treating:




• 
  Ear infections;
  


• Good oral hygiene;


• 
  Outbreaks of candida. 
  

When Should your Dog Take Probiotics?

Probiotics are essential to the maintenance of optimal health therefore…

1. 
   Probiotics should be included as part of a healthy puppy, teenage and adult dog’s daily diet;
   
   


2. 
   If your dog is on antibiotics you should be supplementing your dog’s diet with Probiotics as antibiotics kill bacteria in the GI tract – bad flora and good flora alike, which puts your dog’s immune system at risk;
   
   


3. Your dog will be better protected against the side affects of other common stressors (such as vaccinations) when he/she has a back-up system to replace good GI tract flora.

 When Should Your Dog Not Take Probiotics?

If your dog is undergoing treatment for disease (i.e. cancer and is receiving chemotherapy) taking probiotics may be too much for the dog’s weakened system. If your dog is suffering from any disease you must speak to your veterinarian before adding any supplement such as probiotics to your dog’s diet.

Don’t Be Fooled By Advertising

Many dog food manufactures promote their kibble, canned food and treat products as containing probiotics.

To be effective, probiotics must be live. The beneficial micro-organisms and probiotics required by the GI tract are susceptible to heat damage. Most commercially made dry pet food is sterilised or pasteurized – canned food is prepared using dry heat. The only way in which the manufacturers can add probiotics to these foods is by coating the products with a liquid or powder after processing is complete. This presents two fundamental problems:

• The coating is inconsistent, and;

• Preservation of the probiotic is difficult.

Advertising that the food contains probiotics is just a means to market the product, however the actual benefit derived from the ‘probiotics’ added to these foods is minimal if any.

In order to ingest enough probiotics on a daily basis your dog requires a high quality concentrated source of probiotics.

Options for Providing Probiotics to Your Dog

1. You can purchase probiotic supplements, or;


2. You can feed your dog food that is rich in naturally occurring probiotics.

Probiotic Supplements:

Probiotic Supplements for dogs are not regulated in many countries. Like everything else in the pet food industry, not all probiotic supplements are created equal, therefore you really need to know how to choose a good supplement.  

There are some very good probiotic supplements among the many average and poor ones – to identify the good supplements you really need to know what to look for. Do you know how to tell which of the supplements shown below is a really good product, which are average and which provide little benefit?

Beware! Just because a manufacturer says the product is probiotic does not mean that it is a probiotic.  

 

Some products labelled ‘probiotic’ do not include any clinically validated strains. Tests carried out on multiple products have revealed that many manufactures and retailers are selling probiotic supplements that do not include ingredients as noted on the product label and/or include dangerous contaminants. Another thing to keep in mind – a probiotic supplement is not cheap to purchase, especially if you have multiple dogs.

If you would like to understand how to choose a good probiotic supplement you can read this article. 

Foods That Are Rich in Naturally Occurring Probiotics

You can make sure that your dog receives very high quality probiotics by adding these dog-safe amazing foods to your dog’s diet…

1. Kefir

2. Sauerkraut

If you would like to learn about the amazing benefits of these two foods and how to incorporate them into your dog’s diet, etc. you can read this article.

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How to Choose a Good Probiotic Supplement for Your Dog

DIY Probiotics for Your Dog

Notes

¹ Pathogenic -  causing disease or able to cause disease.

²MRSA – Methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus. Staphyloccus aureus (commonly known as staph) is a naturally occurring and present bacteria found in the GI tract, on the skin and in mucous membranes. Genetic mutation can occur in the staph bacteria making it resistant to even the strongest antibiotics. If your dog becomes ill he/she may die if infection cannot be staved off with an alternative method.

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Cushing"s Disease and Adrenal Gland Disorders - Dog Health

1. Increased thirst and urination

2. Increased appetite

3. Fatter body and thinner legs

4. Thinning coat and thinner skin.

5. Skin bacterial problems causing Acne and black heads

What Causes Cushing’s Disease?

There are two types of adrenal gland disorders, the first and most common is that the glands are over active (Cushing’s disease), and the second is when the gland is under active (Addison’s disease).

These small glands are situated on the front edge of each kidney and their job is to produce a chemical called glucocorticoid, but this chemical cannot be produced without first getting the message from another gland in the brain called a pituitary gland. The pituitary gland(gland in the brain) should tell the adrenal glands exactly how much of the chemical glucocorticoid to produce, but in the circumstances of Cushing’s disease something is going wrong along this process causing the glands to make too much of this chemical and thus upsetting the balance of the dogs body.

The production of too much of this chemical could be due to two things, either there is a problem in the gland within the brain (pituitary) and it is sending out too many signals to the adrenal, or the adrenal gland itself is making too much of this chemical at a time when it is sent a message.

In most cases the cause is a pituitary gland that overproduces for no apparent reason with a possibility of a tumor, and in the case of the adrenal gland, tumours are the most common of causes, if there becomes a tumor on the adrenal gland then it will become a larger size and thus produce more/ too much of the chemical each time it is asked to do so. The same implies for the pituitary gland in the brain, if it too gets a tumour and increases in size, the amount of messages sent will increase also resulting in the same consequences as the above problem.

what your vet may say or do

After a quick examination resulting in findings of the above symptoms the vet will probably want to take further blood tests and a ACTH stimulation test for Cushing’s disease.

This will then normally be followed by further more specialised tests once the Cushing’s disease has been confirmed to narrow down the area that is causing the problem, this test is called a dexamethasone suppression test and tells the vet if the problem area is the adrenal gland or the pituitary gland.

The process then is the same wherever the problem area is, that is to reduce the size of the adrenal gland because operating and using anything that affects the brain as you may suspect is a more dangerous task and holds higher risk. There are two options the vet may want to take, the first is to surgically remove a part of the gland which is often used only if a tumour is the problem, or using a drug called vetoryl which comes in tablet form and is given to the dog daily for the rest of their lives to shrink the gland down to the correct size and help maintain the patients good health.

The drawbacks of this drug are that it can be expensive and needs to be given once a day but is a lot quicker than other available drugs and has little or no side effects to your dog.

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Dog Skin Conditions is a very broad subject and is most open to misinterpretation. Veterinarians diagnose dog skin conditions on a daily basis, however many times, a visit to the vet is not necessary. There has been an open discussion forum within the last two months in which this topic of discussion was addressed. Stereotypically, veterinarians believe they are better equipped to handle more life threatening illnesses of pets, if people could learn a bit more about some topical illnesses for which they could “home treat” their pet. We will cover at least four of these type dog skin conditions for pet owners.

Ring Worm

Caused by a special form of fungi and not by a worm at all. The fungi feed upon the dead cells of the skin causing a red lesion with a ring of scale and normal recovering skin in the center. This disease was erroneously named due to the visual it provided. “Dermatophytes” is the fungi responsible and the meaning of it is “plants that live on the skin”. They can live for years. All it takes is skin contact with a spore to cause infection, therefore it is wise to think of preventative measures rather than cure.

Hot Spots

Superficial bacterial infections of the skin. It can be caused by anything that irritates the skin enough to allow bacteria to get a foothold and grow into a dog skin condition. Itchiness is a result of this which can cause your pet to chew or scratch giving it the opportunity to spread to a larger infection area. They can appear on any part of the dogs body and in any environment.

Yeast Infections

Caused by a yeast called Candida Albicans. This is an opportunistically yeast that normally inhibits the body and intestinal tract of the dog. It is a harmful bacteria which can break into two different type infections namely Primary Yeast Infection and Secondary Yeast Infection.

Itch Sores

Itch Sores are as a result of Yeast Infections.

Health Maintenance is important for the treatment of dog skin conditions.

Vanessa Fisher is a dog expert and is highly respected within the canine industry. The products she offers are of the highest standard when it comes to treating dog skin conditions such as dog dry skin, or dog skin problems resulting from bacterial infections. Without a visit to the veterinarian.

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Ringworm is one of the most common diseases in pets, especially dogs. Unlike its name, Ringworm is not a worm but fungi called Dermatophytes that thrives on dead tissues present on skin surface and follows circular path to spread infection.

Ringworm is an infectious skin disease and your pet usually picks it up from his surroundings like kennels, rodent burrows or from other animals who are already infected. There are about 35 species of ringworm that can affect dogs. The most common is ‘Mircosporum Canis’, which accounts for majority of ringworm cases

One symptom of ringworms in dogs is a lesion on the skin that looks like a rapidly growing circular patch of broken hair. The patch may look inflamed and may appear to have dandruff-like flakes on it. The most common areas where it can occur are face, ear tips, tails and paws.

If you find any of these symptoms, take your pet to the veterinarian. He may diagnose the disease by plucking hairs from the infected area and examining it under ultra violet light. On finding fungi traits, he may advise some anti fungal pills or topical medications for your pet

Humans need to take some precautions since ringworm is an infectious disease. Be sure to keep kids away from an infected pet, and adults should wear gloves when handling any items that have come in contact with the animal. Also keep your dog neat and clean and clip his hairs short since longer hairs promote unhygienic conditions.

Although, ringworm is a mild disorder the problems due to its infectious nature and slow recovery time can be problematic.

Turmeric and Curcumin - Good for Your Dog’s and Cat"s Health

 

Adding Turmeric (Curcuma longa) to your dog’s, cat’s daily diet can provide your dog and cat with a vast array of health benefits.

Turmeric, a spice is derived from the root of the Curcuma longa (also known as Indian Saffron), a perennial plant of the ginger family. The exact genesis of the plant is not known as the plant’s original origins are lost in the history of ancient trade; however it is likely that the plant originated in South East Asia or South Asia. 

The Curcuma longa’s root system includes oblong tubers – similar to those of the ginger plant. The tubers are boiled or steamed, dried, and then ground. The resulting powder has a pungent slightly bitter flavour.   

Although dogs have a much better sense of smell than humans – a dog’s noise has a minimum of 300 million olfactory sensors to our paltry 3 million, the dog’s sense of taste is less than ours (a dog averages 1700 taste buds whereas a human has 9000 taste buds). This means that the slightly bitter taste of turmeric is not off-putting for the majority of dogs. My dogs and cats have turmeric mixed into their food daily.

The scent of turmeric is reminiscent of oranges and ginger. Once it is dried and ground into a powder the scent is slightly bitter and medicinal.

Turmeric is a deep, warm yellow-orange color. The rich colour of turmeric comes from a naturally occurring pigment in the Curcuma longa tuber – the pigment is called Curcumin. Curry gets its colour from curcumin and some of its flavour from turmeric. Turmeric is a mainstay of India dishes and is also used as a substitute for saffron. 

This revered spice has been used as a dye, flavouring and medicine since 600 BC. Turmeric is a very important spice in India – its use dates back 4000 years to the Vedic culture. India is the main source of the world’s supply of Turmeric, China and Indonesia also grow and produce the spice.

Health Benefits of Turmeric

Curcumin is thought to be the principal pharmacological agent in turmeric. As an ancient medication turmeric was used in traditional Asian medicine as a blood purifier, liver ailment mediator, for the healing of skin diseases and sores and wounds and as a stomach tonic. In Thailand turmeric was used as an astringent, anti-diarrheal agent, appetite stimulant, as a carminative, to treat dizziness, gonorrhoea, peptic ulcers and as a topical treatment to stop bleeding, treat insect bites, treat teeth and gums, eradicate ringworms and heal wounds.

Today, turmeric is one of the most extensively researched herb-spices for pharmacological use. It is favored for its potentially beneficial use in treating and/or reducing symptoms linked to an extensive range of health conditions due to its excellent qualities as an:

• Analgesic (pain fighting);


• Antibacterial;


• Anti-inflammatory;


• Anti-oxidant;


• Antiseptic;


•  Anti-tumour agent (anti-carcinogen);

Turmeric has been shown to be effective in preventing and/or treating:

• Aids in fat metabolism and weight management;


• Allergic respiratory disorders – Ashthma;


• Arthritis;


• Curcumin’s anti-inflammatory properties relieves aches and pains associated with arthritis (see additional information under curcumin below);


• Beneficial for trauma from accidents as it helps lower serum levels which would otherwise cause massive inflammation leading to the shutdown of the heart and other organs;


• Artherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries – heart disease) by lowering bad LDL cholesterol;


• Bacterial infections – the volatile oil is an external broad spectrum antibiotic which acts to prevent bacterial infection in wounds;


• Blood purifier – beneficial in the treatment of skin disorders;


• Cancer inhibitor;


• Cardiovascular conditions;


• Chemotherapy – reduces the negative side-effects of chemotherapy;


• Detoxifier – turmeric is a natural liver detoxifier;


• Disinfectant for wounds and burns (antiseptic and antibacterial);


• Digestive disorders;


• Turmeric induces the flow of bile which acts to breakdown fat;


• Protects against injuries caused by some medications;


• Helps prevent gas/bloating;


• Inflammation (turmeric’s anti-inflammatory quality has been compared to topical hydrocortisone);


• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD;


• Memory disorders;


• Neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve)


• Peptic ulcers;


• Skin disorders;


• Strengthens ligaments.

Other Health Benefits of Turmeric

• High in fiber;


• Rich in vitamins (high in vitamin B6 and potassium) and minerals (high in iron and manganese);


• Excellent for metabolism health and a natural weight-loss aid.


• Turmeric is even more powerful as a cancer inhibitor when teamed up with cauliflower…of particular importance to prevent prostate cancer. 


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  This dog-food recipe includes both turmeric and cauliflower.
  

Health Benefits of Curcumin

• Anti-oxidant (anti-aging);


• Anti-Angiogenic (tumour preventing);


• Anti-Carcinogenic;


• Anti-Diabetic;


• Anti-Inflammatory;


• Anti-Apoptotic (preventing cell death i.e. from radiation);


• Anti-Metastatic (inhibits the over-growth of cells);


• Cardiovascular Protection;


• Lower LDL (bad) Cholesterol;


• Detoxer;


• Imuno-modulatory (immune system enhancing);


• Neuro-Protective (protects the Central Nervous System – CNS).

Anti-Inflammatory – curcumin has been shown in numerous studies, to be comparable to the potent conventional medicines hydrocortisone, phenylbutazone as well as over-the counter anti-inflammatory agents. But unlike these conventional mendicants curcumin does not have toxic side-effects.

Cancer Inhibitor – due to its powerful antioxidant properties. Curcumin is effective in protecting colon cells from free radicals that can cause damage to healthy cell DNA – of particular importance as cell growth in the colon is particularly rapid. Curcumin also helps the body destroy mutated cancer cells thereby stopping the spread of cancer throughout the body. Curcumin enhances liver function – the liver is a primary toxin filter for the body, so enhancing its function supports health in many ways. Curcumin is also considered to inhibit the growth of the protein that is thought to be instrumental in triggering tumour formation. Curcumin has been shown to inhibit transcription factors (the ‘master switch’ that regulates genes required for tumor formulation).

Lower Bad Cholesterol and support Heart Health – Curcumin is a messaging molecule that communicates with genes in live cells. This active agent of turmeric directs cells to increase the production of messenger proteins that in turn direct the creation of receptors for LDL (Bad) cholesterol. An increase of LDL-receptors enables the liver to clear more LDL from the body.

Preventing Toxic Loading and Liver Damage – The liver plays a huge role in detoxifying the body. As dogs are exposed to ever increasing amounts of toxins in their diet (i.e. as found in many commercially produced dog foods and treats, dental care products – dental chews and toothpaste) and their environment (i.e. household cleaners, road salt, grass, shampoo etc.) the incidence of liver damage and liver failure is exponentially increasing. Turmeric boosts the ability of the liver to de-toxify.

Rheumatoid Arthritis - clinical studies have proven that curcumin provides highly powerful antioxidant effects as its ability to neutralize free radicals is substantial. Free radicals cause the painful inflammation and eventual damage to joints.

Defence Against Neurological Diseases of Old-Age – as curcumin is able to turn on gene codes for the production of antioxidant proteins it provides enhanced protection against some neurological diseases brought on by old age.

Weight and Metabolism Management–If your dog is overweight you might want to try adding either turmeric or curcumin to his/her daily diet…new research by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that curcumin helps to speed up metabolism.

The Dog Food Industry and Turmeric

Many commercial dog food manufacturers are now putting turmeric in their dog kibble. But please don’t be fooled by advertising – the inclusion of turmeric in commercially prepared dog kibble is not an indication that the kibble is a nutritionally balanced quality product. 

The quantity and quality of the turmeric included in the food may be insufficient to have any positive effect on your dog’s health and worse – the turmeric may be of poor quality (i.e. grown with pesticides). 

Turmeric is becoming a ‘hot word’ in the pet food manufacturing sector, just as ‘omega’ and ‘probiotic’. As the pet food industry – at least in North America) is unregulated pertaining to their use of terms vs. factual substantiation of actual quality/ratio of ingredient. 

Manufactures rely on the ignorance of the consumer – profit before ethics. I have yet to see a commercially prepared dog kibble that includes the appropriate ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids. Adding ‘probiotics’ to commercially prepared dog kibble is a ridiculous conceit as the heat required during processing of the kibble kills the probiotic microorganisms, thus rendering them useless. 

So just as with omega fatty acids and probiotics – your best bet is to add turmeric directly to your dog’s diet – do not expect the trace amounts included in some dog foods to benefit your dog’s health.

Adding Turmeric (or Curcumin) to Your Dog’s Daily Diet

 

• Mix turmeric in with your dog’s or cat’s dry or wet food,




• To increase the bio-availability of Turmeric, when adding turmeric to your dog’s food in the bowl also add coconut oil (see this article)





• If you home-cook your dog’s or cat’s food you can add turmeric to your dog/cat food recipe;



• My dogs get turmeric on a daily basis in their homemade dog food and also sprinkled on top of their daily ration of fresh food along with other herbs and spices.



• You can also add turmeric to homemade dog treats

What Type of Turmeric (or Curcumin) is Best…

You can use powder (most commonly available), crushed or fresh root. I use the powder form (ground turmeric). The quality of turmeric varies vastly. Turmeric sold is in the typical grocery store and bulk food store is mass produced, grown with pesticides and herbicides and is, as a result low in beneficial potency. For maximum benefit it is best to purchase turmeric from a reputable supplier of high-quality organic turmeric.

How To Store Turmeric (or Curcumin)

• Fresh turmeric rhizome should be kept in the refrigerator;


• Turmeric and/or curcumin powder should be stored in a tightly sealed, container and kept in a cool, dark, dry location.

Turmeric and Curcumin is a Natural Dye

 
When feeding your dog turmeric powder on top of food, just make sure you don’t place your dog’s and cat’s food bowl on a surface such as a cherished carpet as the deep yellow-gold colour of the spice can stain the surface it falls on.

Cautions

• If your dog or cat is pregnant there is a chance that turmeric might stimulate the uterus.


• If your dog or cat is suffering from gall bladder or bile duct issues don’t include turmeric in their diet.


• If your dog or cat suffers from acid reflux don’t include turmeric in their diet.


• Turmeric night slow blood clotting so stop using turmeric two weeks before surgery.

Interactions

Drugs that slow blood clotting – if your dog or cat is on an anticoagulant / anti-platelet drug don’t include turmeric in their diet.

Additional Information on Herbs and Spices for Dogs

You can read this article for:

• A list of Herbs and Spices that AreGood for Dogs;


• Benefits and Uses of many Herbs and Spices for Dogs;


• List of Herbs and Spices that Are Not Good for Dogs; 


• When Should Herbs & Spices Not be Introduced to Your Dog’s Diet;

Daily Herbal Intake Based on Dog’s or Cat’s Weight
The table below provides a general guideline for herbs/spices based on your dog’s weight. The information provided in the table is an extract from Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Dogs Care.
 

Dog’s, Cat’s  Weight	Sprinkles (on dog’s food once/day)	Teas	Capsules/Tablets	Tinctures
1-10 lbs	a small pinch	less than 1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day	1/2 capsule, 1-3 times/day	1-3 drops, 2-3 times/day
10-20 lbs	a bigger pinch about	1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day	1/2-1 capsule/tablet, 1-3 times/day	3-5 drops, 2-3 times/day
20-50 lbs	2 pinches-1 teaspoon	1/4-1/2 cup, 1-3 times/day	1-2 capsules/tablets, 2-3 times/day	5-10 drops, 2-3 times/day
50-100 lbs 10-	2 pinches-2 teaspoons	1/2-1 cup, 1-3 times/day	1-2 capsules/tablets, 3-4 times/day	20 drops, 2-3 times/day
Over 100 lbs,	up to 1 tablespoon	up to 1 cup 3 times/day	adult human dose	adult human dose

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If you require additional assistance with your dogs you can engage me to do an in-person session if you live in the region of Ottawa-Gatineau, the Ottawa Valley

(i.e. Ottawa, Hull, Alymer, Orleans, Bells Corners, Manotick, Vars, Kanata, Stittsville, Smith Falls, Fitzroy, Carp, Arnprior, Renfrew, etc.) 

  and surrounding areas 

(i.e. Brockville, Smith Falls, Perth, Kingston, L’Original, Val-des-Monte, St-Pierre-de-Wakefield, etc.)

(i.e. Brockville, Smith Falls, Perth, Kingston, L’Original, Val-des-Monte, St-Pierre-de-Wakefield, etc.)

or if you will be visiting the area from out-of-town.

If you reside elsewhere you can engage my consultation service, details of which are provided just below…

My Hourly Fee

$ 100.00/hour in Canadian funds.

Purchasing Consultation Time:

Client’s often start out by purchasing an hour of my time and then augment that if required to suit the situation;

Or you can – if your situation requires it, purchase whatever block of time you want (i.e. multiple hours).

Methods of Payment:

Email Money Transfer and Credit Card via PayPal

1.0 Email Money Transfer:

1 hour = $ 100.00 in Canadian Funds;

For payment via email money transfer I provide you with a password (security information).

2.0 Credit Card via PayPal

1 hour = $ 100.00 + $ 5.00 PayPal Transaction fee = $ 105.00 Canadian Funds;

For payment via PayPal I send you a PayPal invoice to enable payment.

Method of Consultation – Canada, USA and Abroad (i.e. UK, Asia, etc.)

If You Are Located In:

1.0 Canada:

I can work with you via:

Phone with follow-up by email, or;

Via email only;

The choice is yours;

If you want to work via phone you provide me with your phone number and I will call you at the mutually agreed upon Consultation time.

2.0 USA:

I can work with you via:

Phone with follow-up by email, or;

Via email only;

The choice is yours;

If you want to work via phone:

You call me at the following number 613-622-7958, at the mutually agreed upon consultation time.

3.0 ALL OTHER GLOBAL LOCATIONS(i.e. UK. Asia, etc.):

I can work with you via:

Via email only, or;

Phone with follow-up by email…

The choice is yours;

If you want to work via phone:

You call me at the following number 613-622-7958, at the mutually agreed upon consultation time.

To Set-up a Consultation

Step 1 – Identify how you would prefer to pay for the consultation;

  Payment options as noted above are:

o    email money transfer, or;

o    Credit card via Paypal.

Step 2 – Identification of a consultation time that works for both our schedules;

Step 3 – You then pay the fee for the amount of consultation time you want to purchase;

Step 4 – Consultation takes place on the agreed upon time.

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the Ottawa Valley Dog Whisperer Services

Training;

Behaviour Modification;

Rehabilitation;

Nutrition;

Health

Whether you are experiencing dog behavior problems and would like assistance, or just want to bring your dog up to be a well-balanced canine -  I offer both a local and international service for people with one or multiple dogs. 

I work with all breeds – from small (i.e. Yorkie, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, etc.), medium breeds size (including Pit Bulls) and large breed dogs…

In-person SessionsDog Training, Puppy Training, Behaviour Modification, Rehabilitation – Ottawa, Ottawa Area, Outaouais, Ottawa Valley

International e-Consultation 

Sessions,Advice via email for National and International Clients – Dog Training, Puppy Training, Behaviour Modification, Nutrition, Health 

Contact me at

 email ottawavalleydogwhisperer@gmail.com

Office 613-622-7958
Cell 613-293-3707