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Your pets are surely what you consider a part of the
family, right? Well, this only means you will give your best to take great care
of them. Still, just like anything in life, your dog’s health can rapidly
change even with your best care for him. You will notice these changes by their
behavior – changing of eating habits, peculiar poops, etc. If this happens,
take them to the vet. An important thing: always consult with the vet before
you give your pet any vitamins, change their diet, give homeopathic remedies
and similar because different breeds need different treatments.
Here are some great tips for you to add to your
fluffy friend’s diet to help them regain their good appetite, vigor, as well as lead a healthy life overall.
Diet
Instead of keeping your dog on a regimen, why not go
with healthy, organic diet? You already know that dogs are carnivores,
therefore their meals should contain meat as primary ingredient. To keep your
dog healthy you should give him food without harmful GMOs, hence organic is the
best option. Naturally, artificial colors and preservatives are something you
also want to steer clear of. Another option is to go with homemade diet that
consists of fresh meat and just a little rice. As for treats, we strongly
recommend you go with organic also or homemade.
Exercise
In order to keep your dog’s immune system strong,
you need to have him exercising regularly. Walks, playing fetch, or any other
game that will make your dog’s heart pump stronger is a good option! When your
dog is on proper weight, it stimulates his lymph system and keeps him healthy
overall.
Hydration
Never forget to fill the bowl with water for your
dog. It is crucial for the dog to stay hydrated, especially in the hotter
months. Water helps out flush toxins (just like with humans). If you are
worried your dog might ‘have an accident’ during the night, take the bowl away
couple of hours before your doggy’s bed time.
Coconut Oil
What piece of fruit has more anti-fungal,
antibacterial, antiviral properties but coconut? None!
Triglycerides in the coconut oil promote energy for
lethargic pups. They are also good for weight loss. It speeds up metabolism and
is a great preventive from illnesses. Coconut oil will give your dog shiny and
healthy coat as well as help dog’s digestive tract work properly.
Staying clean
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| Billy |
In order to maintain your dog’s immune system
healthy you need to worry about him staying clean at all times. Its bed needs
to be clean, as well as pillows and blankets – wash them and keep them germ
free. It is always an option to add 4-5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to
the wash, just to make sure you disinfect good.
Also, when you are leaving for vacation, you need to
leave your fluffy friend with someone you trust will take good care of him.
Everyone’s home has different types of germs, so it would be smart to have that
person dog-sit at your house, just to save your dog from exposure to the new
environment, stress of a new routine, potential disease and so on.
SCOBY
SCOBY stands for Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and
Yeast, also called a Mother or Mushroom. If you’re an avid Kombucha drinker,
you probably have cultures coming out your ears—I have 6 extras in my fridge as
we speak! These are packed with probiotics that can help replenish the healthy
flora in your pups’ gut. You can dehydrate them, or cut them up and give them
as raw treats. Nimbus loves them! There’s not too much of a flavor, and I
personally like the rubbery texture (yes, you can eat them too). A little goes
a long way, so start the servings small, a few bites a day, and see how your
dogs react. You can also give them very small amounts (a teaspoon to start) of
kombucha tea, if they will take it (Nimbus will not).
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| Sam |
Snuggles, cuddles, love and affection
You have heard of oxytocin, the hormone released
when both people and dogs snuggle is what lowers the levels of the stress
hormone cortisol. So, make sure you love your pet and show that love through
snuggling, cuddling and other means so that your dog feels your affection. This
will contribute to your dog’s health and happiness.
Diana Smith is a
great dog lover and a proud owner of german sheppard Billy and a poodle Sam.
She is interested in topics related to dog’s health and alternative medicine
for animals. Useful information for this article has been kindly provided by Stefmar.
