The best-kept dog still manages the occasional scratch or cut. In many cases, cleaning it well with warm tap water is sufficient, but Epsom salt also can reduce associated swelling. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt to 2 cups of water. Use a washcloth or cotton balls to remove dirt and debris...
If you know how soothing a long hot soak in an Epsom salt bath can be, you can guess how much your dog will love the same treatment. Available at any grocery or drug store, Epsom salt is an organic, nontoxic way to relieve aches, pain, and muscle strain in older dogs with hip dysp...