We asked Dr. Loridawn Gordon, a naturopathic veterinarian, for how to help dogs with arthritis naturally. Here’s what she had to say: “Natural options to treat arthritis in dogs includedevil’s claw,a herbal remedy that's prescribed to reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used when ...
Knuckling in dogs can signal a variety of conditions. A number of neurologic and musculoskeletal issues can cause dogs to drag one or more of their paws as they stand or walk. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses some of the reasons a dog may start knuckling on a front or bac...
Please remember, just like we can’t go out and run a marathon without conditioning our bodies, neither can our dogs. Plus, a lack of physical conditioning can create an increased risk for injury and arthritis. Taking it slow is especially important for obese or senior dogs and those with ...
Note that trauma is the 2nd leading cause of death for all dogs. Weather-related distress. For this small brachycephalic breed, both heat stress in the summer and hypothermia in the winter are concerns. What to do: 1. Supervision. You can help your Shih Tzu live a long and healthy ...
So,sex toysprobably aren't going to be The Thing that gets your natural lubrication gushing (sorry, sorry), but Rief says they're a great tool to use to get closer. "Sex toys can help with getting you in the mood by sending the right messages all over the body." She recommends usin...
Overweight dogs are at an increased risk for developing health issues such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes. You can cut down that risk by keeping your dog physically active. A lack of exercise can cause also cause boredom and frustration. Dog’s that don’t get daily exercise are ...
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4. Arthritis Arthritis is an inflammatory disease. And ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory. So it should come as no surprise that adding ginger to your dog’s diet could help ease arthritis symptoms. There aren’t any studies that look at the effect of ginger on joint pain in dogs....
While the saying ‘dogs are just like their owners' refers primarily to looks and unique character traits, it also relates to the fact that dogs can suffer from the same diseases as we do – cancer, arthritis, epilepsy, or, like in this case, allergies. Not unlike people, dogs can strug...
Here’s 26 quick & easy ways to relieve dog boredom. Bored Dogs Become Destructive Beyond giving your dog something fun to do, keeping your dog entertained can help keep them out of trouble throughout the day. Dogs that are bored have a tendency to get into trouble by looking for ways ...