Vets and home remedy blogs all say that for the first 24 hours, give your dog nothing but water. If you have a puppy or your dogs has diabetes check with your vet before letting them go all day without food.

After that period, just give bland foods. Give your dog fluids and foods that are very easy to digest. Diarrhea causes dehydration so give your pet water, low salt broth, or add Gatorade or Pedialyte to water to restore fluid levels.

You can also help get rid of the diarrhea by giving your dog foods with fiber. Canned pumpkin or flaxseed are safe for dogs.

A probiotic food such as yogurt is also helpful. Probiotics have good bacteria which helps your pet’s digestive system fight the bad bacteria which may be causing the diarrhea.

Though your dog can not tell you they may also have cramps. You can use an antispasmodic oil such as basil or peppermint. For more information about how to use these essential oils to treat cramps see our post.Dog Diarrhea Cures

Native Remedies also makes a product that helps relieves the cramping and diarrhea plus help firm stools. Pet Alive RuniPoo Relief is a 100% safe and natural remedy containing herbal and homeopathic ingredients which are carefully selected to maintain digestive balance, firm stools and healthy bowel functioning just when your pet needs it most. RuniPoo Relief comes in convenient liquid form, and the concentrated drops are easily disguised in your pet’s food or a favorite treat. TO GET MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW

If you dog has problems with gas or digestion see our post Preventing Dog Flatulence

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Don’t mistake incontinence (involuntary urine leakage) for behavioral urinary issues (submissive urination) or simple lack of house training, territorial marking of anxious cats or of unneutered males, or the senile loss of house-training from canine cognitive dysfunction.

You can tell the difference by watching your pet’s behavior when they urinate. A report from you on your pet’s behavior along with a urinalysis from the vet should tell what the problem is.

After the underlying condition has been treated, certain natural herbal and homeopathic remedies can go a long way in helping to relieve the symptom of poor bladder control and provide natural feline and canine bladder control.PetAlive Better-Bladder Control contains herbal and homeopathic ingredients which help increase bladder strength, reduce incontinence and improve the over all health of the urinary system.

PetAlive Better-Bladder Control is a homeopathic remedy that temporarily relieves incontinence and strengthens the bladder. Taken internally, the ingredients in Better-Bladder Control address acute symptoms such as frequent leaking and ‘accidents’, while also supporting the health and integrity of the urinary system and helping to maintain bladder control. In addition, routine removal of waste and detoxification is also supported.

Because PetAlive Better-Bladder Control is 100% homeopathic, it gets to work quickly after just the first dose to address acute symptoms such as frequent leaking and ‘accidents’ and to strengthen the bladder. While some animals begin to show an almost immediate improvement that increases over time, others will begin to see results after 3-5 days.

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For more information on Natural Ways to Aid Incontinence in Dogs see our post at Naturesway4pets.com

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Consider some of these things before you decide when the right time to buy should be!

When Should You Buy Dog Clothes?

Keep Your Dog Snug!

Why wait until winter? During the winter time, when it is cold and snowing, everybody will probably want to outfit their pets. Your selection will be more limited. In addition, you may not be able to take advantage of great sales. It can be a lot easier to buy clothes for dogs, now, when the demand is lower.

In addition, some pooches still need protection. Have you ever been to a house, store, or movie theatre where the AC was turned down very low, and you felt cold even though it was a hundred degrees outside? Your hairless or short haired dog may feel the exact same way. You may want to find some good warm dog clothes so your dog stays comfortable as you move around from the hot outdoors to the cool indoors!

Get The Right Pet Garments Now

You can find the perfect pet garment in a variety of places these days! The right place to shop will probably depend upon the type of garment that you want to purchase. You can always shop at a local pet shop. If you have some unique tastes, and are very picky, you may want to look online for a specialty retailer. They will probably have a bigger selection.

Some big craft outlets, like Etsy or EBay, even have dog fashion designs that will be very unique and distinctive.

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Many dog owners complain their dog has bad breath and do not know what to do about it. You can’t get your dog to gargle with mouthwash and dogs certainly can’t brush their own teeth. Dog owner’s are supposed to brush their pet’s teeth but most don’t. So what is a pet owner to do and why do dogs have bad breath in the first place.

Bad breath is the result of a build-up of odor-producing bacteria in your dog’s mouth, lungs or gut.
In most cases canine bad breath is caused by dental or gum disease. However, persistent bad breath can also indicate larger medical problems in the mouth, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract or organs.

At one point our dog had a really bad smell and I thought it was coming from her skin but it turned out she had an infection in her mouth.

So it is important to check with your vet if your pet has continual bad breath. Additionally, there are some thing you can do to improve dental health and digestive health which will help prevent the common causes of bad breath.

Here a few ideas from holistic vets on how to prevent bad breath in your pet:

Give your pet dry food – Dogs and cats love the aroma and taste of moist foods, but these foods don’t always agree with them. Moist foods stick to the teeth, which encourages foul- smelling bacteria to proliferate. Cats may need both wet and dry food because they don’t always drink a lot of water and can use the extra fluids they get from moist foods.

Give your pet carrots – Raw carrots are great for the teeth because they act like natural tooth scrapers. If your pet is reluctant to eat carrots, try freezing them first. Most dogs and cats enjoy crunching ice cubes and other cold treats, and freezing the carrots will make them more tempting.

Settle the stomach – Since bad breath is often caused by indigestion you may want our pet some ginger, which helps calm an upset stomach. Vets recommend to give your pet one tablespoon of fresh sliced ginger to a cup of hot filtered water and letting the tea cool. Strain the tea and give pets under 15 pounds 1/2 to one teaspoon of the tea, using a dropper or needle less syringe. Give one teaspoon to one tablespoon to pets weighing 15 to 50 pounds and one to three tablespoons to larger dogs

Try PetAlive Digestive Support which is an excellent digestive system tonic and contains three carefully chosen herbs in therapeutic dosage to soothe and support the stomach lining, esophagus, and entire digestive tract. Using a digestive remedy really does help your pets digestive system work more efficiently which helps reduce gas and makes them feel better. If you want to find out more about the product click on the Pet Alive banner at the top or bottom of the post.

For more suggestions on how to prevent bad breath in dogs check out our site How to Get Rid of Bad Dog Breath

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Because Persians have such long hair and shed quite a bit, they develop hairballs more frequently than other short hair breeds.

Neither pet nor owner are happy with frequent hairballs. Persians are uncomfortable in their tummy and owners face ruined rugs and furniture.

Persian cats in their normal course of grooming lick up dead, loose hair which then gets digested and is excreted in the cat’s stool. As cats age, their digestive system just doesn’t function as well as it did when they were younger and they become more sensitive to the hair. Hair remains undigested and begins to irritate the stomach lining and the cat eventually “hacks up” the hairball. As with any undigested substance remaining in the stomach the probability for bad bacteria to build up increases.

You can groom your cat regularly to help them get rid of dead hair. Also providing wheatgrass for your cat to eat can help digestion and boredom. Commercial wheatgrass may contain chemical pesticides so it is best to grow your own. You don’t have to have a green thumb, wheatgrass is easy to grow.

There also a variety of cat food products with additives that aid in the digestion of hair balls.

If you want to treat the cause rather than the symptom consider giving your cat a natural supplement to strengthen their digestive system.

FurBall Dr. has been specifically formulated for cats and contains a combination of selected natural herbal ingredients to support digestion, cleansing and elimination. It thereby helps to maintain digestive health and harmony, support the natural cleansing process, and effectively deal with common furballs in cats.

Presented in a cat-friendly easy-to-administer form, FurBall Dr. will help to keep both your cat and your carpet ‘furball free’!

Here is a comment from a Persian Cat owner regarding FurBall Dr.l

“Being Persian, our cat swallowed a lot of fur, which always ended up unfortunately on my bed! Your FurBall Dr. capsules are very easy to give to her, unlike other pills– and we know the early signs now and make sure she gets them for a few days every time, which really does the trick. We have also found your Muscle and Joint Capsules helpful for our German Shepherd. All our thanks for what you are doing for the animals!”

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Pet Insurance can be a very smart investment. If your pet gets really sick pet insurance can be the difference between euthanizing and saving your pet. But before you purchase pet insurance you need to understand what it truly covers. Just like regular health insurance pet insurers will often limit coverage for pre-existing conditions. It is important to understand how pet insurance companies define pre-existing conditions.

Obviously if your pet has arthritis or allergies, you know that is going to be considered a pre-existing condition just as with people diabetes is considered a pre-existing condition. Where it gets a bit sticky with pets is with the genetic conditions or breed specific conditions which may be included in the “pre-existing condition” category by a pet insurance company.

Breed-specific conditions may not appear in your pet for many years. When they do arrive they can be costly to take care of. Pet Insurance companies are aware of this and therefore will not pay for treatment for some of these conditions. Embrace Pet Insurance plans are one of the few plans that still pay your veterinary bills in the event that your pet develops one of these breed specific conditions.

The most common breed-specific conditions are:

Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Interverterbral disc disease (IVDD)
Cancer
Allergies

Before purchasing a policy make sure you understand how the policy works. If a genetic disorder does arrive find out how it is treated when your policy renewal comes up the following year. In other words, if your pet develops allergies, does that mean when you renew your policy this problem is no longer covered? Embrace Pet Insurance is one of the few policies that will continue coverage even after policy renewal.

For more information see our post Pet Health Insurance for Pre Existing Conditions

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Here are the breeds that are most prone to ear infections:

Your best bet for preventing ear problems is a routine and thorough cleaning of the ear canal. Cleaning your pet’s ears is something you can do at home. If you are just doing routine ear cleaning you do not need to go to the vet. Regular cleaning will help you monitor your pet’s ear health and make your pet more comfortable. A good natural herbal product we recommend is called PetAlive Ear Dr. for Ear Infections and Ear Mites.

PetAlive Ear Dr. for Ear Infections and Ear Mites. drops help keep ear canals clear and free from blockages, maintain health and harmony in the middle ear structures, soothe and conditions ear passages to prevent common itching and scratching and maintain normal balance of flora in the ear canal (prevents yeast infections).

PetAlive Ear Dr. for Ear Infections and Ear Mites. is designed to cure infection and prevent future ones.

Dog’s that enjoy swimming can also develop ear infections because water may stay in their ears long after the swim is over. If you use Ear Dr. every day your pet’s ear will stay healthy.

Vet’s are divided in their opinion whether dog’s with long floppy ears have more ear problems. Long ears tend to keep the inside of the ear moist making it a good place for infections to develop or ear mites to live in. Some vet’s recommend cropping dog’s ear to prevent this problem, others say it makes no difference. Regardless, keeping your pet’s ears clean and dry is important. See our post

Using a natural product. to keep the ear clean and strengthen your pet’s immune system is an important part of health maintenance for your pet. Your pet will feel better and so will you.

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You need to find a food for your Persian that tastes good and has a good amount of protein. It is sometimes hard to find a good dry food with enough protein so consider looking at the canned variety. If you want to avoid commercial food and give your cat a raw food diet, you can do so. Make sure they get a taurine supplement to make sure they have adequate levels. See our post Taurine Supplements for Cats Also give your Persian bottled water not tap.

Persians tend to gain weight easily so you might consider a commercial vegetarian food supplemented by wheatgrass. You need to ask your vet though before you make change in your pet’s diet. A transition period for diet change is good to avoid intestinal problems.

You can also use a natural digestive supplement on a daily basis to help strengthen their immune system and prevent any digestive problems from developing.PetAlive Digestive Support is a tonic that helps strengthen the digestive system and is formulated for cats. To get more information click on the banner below =====>

Persians have digestive problems if they eat too much such as diarrhea or vomiting. Their sensitive stomachs can only take in small amounts of food. Some Persians can not tolerate certain brands of commercial foods. You can find some special foods that are made especially for cats with irritable gastrointestinal tracts but a cheaper and perhaps more effective option is to use a natural digestive supplement which will strengthen their digestive system and be a good preventative against an upset tummy.

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If you have been happy with dog snuggies, you probably want to buy one for each dog, and even for each dog owner that you know. There is one big problem with getting a Snuggie For Each Dog!

It seems impossible to find snuggies for big dogs! While you can buy these cute little doggie blankets for small to medium sized dogs, up to about thirty pounds, your larger dog will have to go bare if you want to rely upon these unique ways to keep your dog comfortable.

I am not sure why this is true. The manufacturer of these unique pet clothes may have to use a little more fabric for a big Great Dane than a tiny little toy poodle. However, I am sure they could charge a bit more for the larger item too. Since you can often find a deal where you can purchase the second one for the cost of “shipping and handling”, they could also charge a bit more handling. Is this too complicated?

Snuggy Or Sweater For Larger Pets?

If you own a larger dog, you may have to make your own snuggie out of a blanket, a strap, and some fasteners. Or you may have to turn to a traditional dog sweater. You can certainly find sweaters for dogs of almost any size. Look at the bigger pet retailers, both off and online, or even at some craft sellers.

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Gum disease is usually the reason our dogs or cats lose their teeth. Pet’s need their teeth brushed daily. As your pet gets ages they are more likely to buildup of food, plaque, and tartar in the spaces between the gum and the lower part of the tooth. The build up of plaque causes infection and inflammation which sometimes can cause your pet to stop eating because it hurts so much.

Gum infections also may cause bad breath and your pet may have a bad taste in their mouth. Not treated your pet may get a worse gum infection, loosening of teeth, pain when chewing, exposed nerves, abscessed teeth and eventually tooth loss.

Really bad infections of the teeth and gums may spread to other parts of the body too. Bacteria can enter the bloodstream from the infected teeth and gums causing infections in other vital organs and joints. . Damage to these organs can shorten your pet’s life not to mention emptying your bank account. According to veterinarians good dental care can increase life span an average of 2 to 3 years.

Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly will decrease incidents of periodontal disease.

If you can’t get to brushing your pet’s teeth every day use pet foods that are especially designed to help clean teeth.

Avoid feeding pets table scraps because they can increase the build up of plaque and tartar, and can lead to other health problems.

Your pet will still need regular dental check ups and cleaning . Vets actually have equipment similar to your dentist and are able to help your pet’s teeth resist tarter and plaque build up.

Dental cleaning usually costs about $250.00 (includes general anesthesia, antibacterial rinse, simple cleaning, basic scaling and polishing). You may have additional charges may apply if extended cleaning is required (i.e. severe tartar and staining, larger animals)

Pet Embrace Insurance has a Dental Rewards Plan that can help you avoid incurring a big monthly expense to pay for cost of these dental exams.Embrace Pet Insurance offers a Dental Rewards program along with their insurance; which is an allowance (with bonus cash) that you can spend towards:

Teeth cleaning
Dental checkups/exams
Dental X-rays
Blood-testing, antibiotics, & anesthesia related to dental surgery
Crowns, fillings, and more

To find out more Embrace Pet Insurance click on the highlighted text.

For more information about Gingivitis and Bad Breath in Dogs visit us at Naturesway4pet.com. At Naturesway4pet.com we have natural solutions to common pet problems such as ear mites, ear infections, allergies, fleas, dog gas and more.

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