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Holistic Health Tips for Pets
Be
careful what your pet
eats....
Common
foods that are
dangerous
You
may share your
backyard and even
your bed, but it's
probably best to
avoid sharing a meal
with man's best
friend or any other
pet for that matter.
Listed below are
common foods and
drinks that make
pets sick.
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Chocolate
Why:
Stimulates
the nervous
system and
the heart.
Poisonous
To:
All species,
but dogs are
most likely
to eat
dangerous
quantities.
Possible
Effects of
Poisoning:
Vomiting,
increased
thirst,
restlessness,
agitation,
increased or
irregular
heartbeat,
increased
body
temperature,
tremors,
seizures.
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Grapes
and Raisins
Why:
Damage the
kidneys
Poisonous
To:
Dogs and
cats
Possible
Effects of
Poisoning:
Increased
thirst,
increased
urination,
lethargy,
vomiting
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Garlic and
Onions
Why:
Damages
red blood
cells
causing
anemia
Poisonous
To:
Dogs and
cats
Possible
Effects of
Poisoning:
Vomiting,
red-colored
urine,
weakness,
anemia.
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Xylitol
(found
in sugarless
gum)
Why:
Causes
increased
insulin
secretion
resulting in
lower blood
sugar
levels.
Poisonous
To:
Dogs
Possible
Effects of
Poisoning:
Vomiting,
lethargy,
lack of
coordination,
seizures,
jaundice,
diarrhea.
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Alcoholic
Drinks
Why:
Depresses
the nervous
system
Poisonous
To:
All species
Possible
Effects of
Poisoning:
Vomiting,
disorientation,
diarrhea,
lethargy,
lack of
coordination,
difficulty
breathing,
tremors,
coma,
seizures.
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Raw Yeast /
Bread Dough
Why:
Forms gas in
the
digestive
track;
fermentation
of yeast
causes
alcohol
poisoning.
Poisonous
To:
All species,
but only
dogs
typically
ingest it.
Possible
Effects of
Poisoning:
Distention
of abdomen,
vomiting,
disorientation,
diarrhea,
lack of
coordination,
difficulty
breathing,
tremors,
coma,
seizures.
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Macadamia
Nuts
Why:
Causes
muscle and
nervous
system
problems.
Poisonous
To:
Dogs
Possible
Effects of
Poisoning:
Vomiting,
lethargy,
weakness,
increased
body
temperature,
tremors.
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Avocados
Why:
Contains
persin which
damages the
heart
muscle.
Poisonous
To:
Most species
- birds are
especially
sensitive.
Possible
Effects of
Poisoning:
Vomiting,
diarrhea
(in dogs),
lethargy,
difficulty
breathing
(in birds
and
rodents).
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If
you think your dog,
cat, or bird has
consumed one of these
items and you are
concerned,
contact
your veterinarian or
the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center
888-426-4435.
courtesy
of Lucky Dogz Rescue
& Lucky Dogz
Training
The Great Tick-Off
Did you know that ticks hate garlic. To make your dog or cat un-appetizing to ticks add garlic to their daily diet. You can use either fresh
chopped garlic, garlic capsules, or garlic pills. Just make sure they get a dose a day and the ticks will stay away.
Ticks will sit at the top of a blade of grass and wait for an unsuspecting "meal" to come by. You can keep them away from your lawn too.
Make (or buy) garlic juice, mix it with a bit of soybean oil and spray it on your lawn. The oil helps the garlic cling to the grass which deters the ticks.
an excerpt from
Crazy About Coconut Oil
By CJ Puotinen
“Virgin” or unrefined, this healthy oil has multiple benefits for your dog.
Reports describe how overweight dogs become lean and energetic soon after they
begin eating coconut oil, or their shabby-looking coats become sleek and glossy, and dogs with arthritis or ligament problems grow stronger and more lively. Even some serious diseases have
responded. In one case, a Doberman Pinscher with severe Wobblers made a dramatic recovery in less than a week while taking coconut oil.
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Other reports involve itchy skin, cuts, wounds, and ear problems. Dogs with flea allergies, contact dermatitis, or
other allergic reactions typically stop scratching soon after coconut oil is added to their food, and dogs treated topically for bites,
stings, ear mites, ear infections, cuts, or wounds recover quickly. |
The most enthusiastic report describes coconut oil’s deodorizing effects.
Bob Ansley in Shallotte, North Carolina, started feeding his “incredibly smelly” black Lab, Smokey Joe, coconut oil...“Joe’s coat shined up,” says Ansley, “but
the real surprise was that he stopped stinking. He has always smelled really bad, and bathing was a waste of time. For years when I petted him, I had to hold my hands away from my clothes and
go wash my hands soon and thoroughly. My wife and kids wouldn’t touch him. Now I can pet him and rub him like he craves without having to run and wash up. The stench is gone and we didn’t even
change his bedding. I’m pretty amazed.”
Pam Gillmore of Austin, Texas, is a raw foods chef who teaches healthful food preparation. “I don’t have a dog of my own because I travel so much,” Gillmore says, “but
all my friends have dogs. I sell a high-quality organic raw virgin coconut oil from Mexico that has produced super results in people, and they’re always asking me how to help their dogs, cats,
or other animals. Coconut oil has done wonders with all of them, especially dogs.”
Gillmore suggests that the best way to give coconut oil is in small doses throughout the day, “a spoonful here or there depending on the dog’s weight.” She also says
that she has not yet met a dog who does not like the oil – “They usually lap it right up,” she says.
She reports that dogs who receive coconut oil stop itching and scratching and their skin clears up. “Their coats really shine after they have been on it for a while.
Skin tags and moles disappear after a month or two. Their digestion improves. And they don’t have a doggie odor – the coconut oil even takes away bad breath. I can’t say enough about how
coconut oil helps animals. During the last eight years, I’ve seen over a hundred dogs improve in all kinds of ways because of coconut oil. I’ve even had people give it to their pet snakes and
birds!”
How to administer
For convenient application, store coconut oil in both a glass eyedropper bottle and a small jar. During cold weather, these containers are easy to warm in hot water so that the oil quickly
melts.
Use the eyedropper to apply coconut oil to ears, cuts, wounds, mouth sores, and other targeted areas, including your dog’s toothbrush. Use the small jar to apply
coconut oil to larger areas, such as cracked paw pads.
The main challenge with coconut oil’s topical application is that dogs love the taste and immediately lick it off. To give coconut oil a chance to disinfect wounds and
speed healing, cover the wound with a towel for a few minutes, or distract the dog long enough for at least some of the oil to be absorbed.
Solid or liquid coconut oil can be added to food at any meal or given between meals. Introduce coconut oil a little at a time in divided doses. Start with small
amounts, such as ¼ teaspoon per day for small dogs or puppies and 1 teaspoon for large dogs, then gradually increase the amount every few days. The optimum dose for dogs is about 1
teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight daily, or 1 tablespoon per 30 pounds. These are general guidelines, as some dogs need less and others more.
please visit PT Pet Supply's website to read the
full article
Poisoning Alert
Sago Palm
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It has come to our attention that many home improvement stores are selling a houseplant that can cause serious poisoning in pets and
children. The plant is called the “Sago Palm” or “Cycad”. It is also referred to as “The Oldest Known Plant”. |
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It is used in outdoor landscaping in Southern States, but can only survive as a houseplant in the North. All of this plant, including the seeds and root ball are toxic. Signs of illness
first appear about 12 hours after ingestion and include gastrointestinal sign such as vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. The toxins in the plant lead to severe liver failure with progressive
weakness, jaundice, bruising and bleeding and other signs of liver failure that lead to death. It is estimated that 75-80% of animals ingesting this plant will die in spite of aggressive
medical treatment. If you have one of these plants in your home you will want to be sure to keep it away from pets and children, preferably by disposing of it safely in a covered trash can
or “rehome” it with someone who does not have pets or young children in the household
Thank you Nina for sharing this information
courtesy of Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital
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