Natural Remedies

[QuietDaze]

Originally Posted by alessadry

I have alwayd heard of people giving garlic to their dogs against fleas, but i knew that garlic can be bad for dogs, as a matter of fact when we recommended baby food for dogs that were reluctant to eat at the vet's office we used to say make sure there was no onion or garlic in the ingredients.

I heard both but mainly when I heard negative things about garlic it was in regard to raw garlic and it would probably take whole bunch to be dangerous (like chocolate). I don't even give him the recommended dose for an adult and he's been flea free without any bad reactions at all for years.

He's had a few ticks so I wouldn't recommend it for tick control.

[alessadry]

It looks like the quantity is the problem, however, some articles I have read suggest to avoid it all together since the toxic amounts are not clear as of yet. I would consult with the vet.

This is what I found from the ASPCA website, should the link be deleted, I will quote it.

ASPCA: Ask the Animal Poison Control Center: Okay or No Way?: People Food

The level of garlic toxity still remains unknown. There are many people using it for their dogs with no ill effects, however my opinion? I would rather spend some money on Frontline than risk a dog with Heinz anemic disease.

[Ayoka]

Originally Posted by mjfish

I too have used this but substitued the Glaxol cream with Vaseline. I asked all the local pharmacists for Glaxol and they looked at me like I had 3 eyes or something. Walgreens did say they could order me like a 1lb jug of it for around $30...didn't want to spend that much and not have it be the correct stuff. Vaseline was the only thing I could find that did not have Lanolin in it. Anyway, it works like a charm!! Relieves the itch almost immediately and clears the spots up in a couple of days (I didn't even shave around them).

Well I hate to say it but Vaseline is NOT natural at all...well I suppose it IS but it's a by-product of the oil industry. Not sure about glaxal's ingredients but do know it's used in pharmacies for cortizone and antifungal topocal creams. Even now, I have been slowly trying to eliminate such products (especially the unnecessary ones) from my own cosmetic/personal hygiene products...if you had access to beeswax I bet it would also be a good mix for balm....(think burtts bees cuticle balm). I know you can't use be 100% natural products all the time and sometimes you need the drugs.

I real reason I tried aloe was because my vet said the main thing about hotspots was to keep them dry as possible so they could scab and heal over. I figured aloe would work better than a cream. Vaseline is a great barrier (and this is likely why it's used in antibacterial ointments like polysporin) but in doing so it keeps the moisuture in...maybe it worked in this case because of the drying effects of the lavender & tea tree oils. I know I have a tee tree oil face toner that I have to use sparingly because it can be too drying.

[mjfish]

Originally Posted by Ayoka

Well I hate to say it but Vaseline is NOT natural at all...well I suppose it IS but it's a by-product of the oil industry.

I realize that in and of itself Vaseline is not a "natural" product, but it was the only thing I could think of at the time to use as a base product since it didn't contain lanolin. The pharmacists recommended Aquafor, and that has Lanolin in it. Beeswax would be good (if it's creamy enough) as well as Aloe...

Keep in mind, I applied this VERY thinly since Vaseline is think and greasy, and I rubbed it in well, so it was able to let the spot get enough air.

[fostermom]

I've used DogGonePain for my old girl's arthritis for years and been very happy with the results...I read that it is the herbal equivalent of a cox-2 inhibitor....
DGP Supplemental Facts - The Harmony Company

Someone also mentioned Zeel and Traumeel, both herbal pain relievers for osteoarthritis and sports injuries...I tried them on my old girl and wasn't sure if they helped her but I tried them (for osteoarthritis of the neck) and thought they helped me quite a bit!!!

Also, not quite natural, but I've used Blue Powder Ear treatment on a foster with chronic ear infections and had good results.
http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/Adob...0Treatment.pdf

[lilm48]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I thought I would share with you a product I picked up the other day. I started a different thread talking about my pup licking her paw raw. Well, its been a hell of a weekend but I was able to find a small pet store in my area that carried the ComfyCone (great investment!) and while searching the internet for some natural first aid products for dogs, I came across Halo's Healing Salve. It has tea trea oil, lavender, and many other good ingredients in it. It was kind of expensive (15 bucks for 2oz) but I figured I would be paying as much--if not more-- for all the ingredients listed in the recipe stated in this thread. Plus, a little of this product goes a long way.

Here is the ingredient list for those interested:
Herbal Healing Salve (2 oz)