:what is really in our pet's food
A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN USING HERBAL REMEDIES
Herbs take time to build in the system, so do not expect immediate results. It can take
from several days up to a week or more to know if the herbal remedy is effective depending
upon the severity of the issue being treated and the overall vitality of the animal.
More frequent dosage – say three times per day, is typically more effective than a large
dose once per day. The herbs need to remain and build in the animal's system.
Suggested dosages may need to be adjusted depending on the individual's response. If
vomiting, diarrhoea or other signs of intolerance occur, a remedy should be stopped for
two days, and then half the original dose can be administered to see if the lower dose
can be tolerated. If the animal does not respond to the initial dose, a larger dose may be
necessary. A gradual increase up to 50% above the original dose can be tried to see if results
are improved. This should be done with the guidance of a trained veterinarian or with good
knowledge of the herbs you are using.
Begin only one remedy or medication of any kind at a time.
SIMPLE TIPS FOR HEALTHY DOGS
• Daily water! There's no compromise here... make sure your dog always
has fresh, clean drinking water each and every day.
• Make sure your dog gets hard dog biscuits (and in some cases, raw
bones) included in his diet. Feeding your dog only soft food, will lead to
plaque build-up on his teeth.
• Good quality dried dog food and properly prepared homemade dog
food is the best food for dogs. Fresh meat, herbs and leftover vegetables can
be added to dry food for variation.
• Avoid feeding your dog scraps directly from the dinner table. Also
watch the amount of fat and carbohydrates in their diet because these can
lead to overweight canines.
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