One of the best ways to treat these concerns is with a natural solution or preventative care. Just as with humans, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Some of the solutions below may surprise you, but they are proven to work – just ask Annie!
Flea Care Too many soaps and sprays are toxic to the animal and the environment. Consider more natural solutions to problems like combating fleas the natural way by frequent and thorough vacuuming (disposing of the vacuum bag afterwards), bathing and combing your pet often, using herbal flea repellents such as pennyroyal, and adding garlic and brewer’s yeast to your pet’s food. All Natural Pet has some great natural products for flea control. I use their Brewers Yeast tabs for Annie, my loving spaniel. She thinks it’s a treat and gobbles them down
Grooming Some natural home products can also be used on pets. Shaklee’s Get Clean products are safe on pets. Its H2 concentrate can be used to wash the dog and for flea baths. Additionally, Shaklee products are completely safe for them to walk on (wet or dry) without risk of damaging their liver or other internal organs.
Medications Too many medications aren’t good for Fido anymore than they are for you. Many homeopathic remedies used on humans can be used on pets. Flower essences work on the emotional, mental and psychological aspects of health. And since pets don’t have the ‘inner skeptic’, the flower essences usually work quickly and easily! There are many sources online. Some vets also treat pets holistically. I have used a pet chiropractor for adjustments and acupuncture for my dog instead of surgery (as recommended by a traditional vet).
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- How to Travel Green -- Across the Neighborhood, or Across the World By Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
- Want to Go Solar? Cut Your Energy Use First By Deep Patel
- 5 Simple Alternatives to Toxic Cleaning Products By Annie Bond
- Make Your Office a Little Greener By Curtis Cook
- When You Flush, Don't Flush Our Planet By Simran Sethi
By Doreen Pollack for 30 Days to A Greener You
Doreen Pollack owns Down 2 Earth Gardens, a garden consulting business in Phoenix, AZ . She is also a Permaculture practioner, author, speaker and educator.
