Pet Herbal Info Blog

posted by Tess on Oct 14

Question:

I have a 4 year old Great Dane female who is being treated for urinary incontinence with 50 mg of phenylpropanoliamine. I also started her on an herbal suppliment (immunity & liver support) containing taraxacum officinalis, echinacea purpurea, withania somnifera, silybum marianus and rice powder. will she be safe taking both at the same time?

Answer:

Hi Bridget

Thanks for your query. The ingredients of Immunity and Liver Support have a high safety profile and there is no known negative interaction with the prescription medication that Cadee is taking.

As a precaution we always recommend that you inform your vet whenever you add any remedies to medication that your pet is already taking.

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posted by Tess on Oct 10

There area many common sense rules to follow when caring for your cat. These rules are simple and will ensure your cat will be healthy and happy.

1. When your cat arrives at home:

Bringing your new cat home cat be frightening for it. Be prepared by having a food and water spot already set up. Also have a litter box setup in a quite spot away from the food. Your new cat should be transported in a cat carrier. When you bring the cat inside set the carrier down and open the door. Let the cat come out and explore on its own. Confining the cat to a quiet room for a day or two will make the experience less overwhelming.

2. Going Outside:

Before letting your cat outside for the first time be sure it is comfortable with you and its indoor surroundings. There are many dangers outside so let your cat have an escape route in case it needs it. My cat uses a cat door and it has save him a few times.

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posted by Tess on Oct 6

So you’ve brought home your new puppy, it’s time to name your new animal friend but you’re running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren’t feeling very creative, so here we give you a head start with the basics and some great ideas to help you choose the perfect name for your puppy.

Three Basic Dog Name Guidelines

1. Pick a name your dog can easily recognize. Dogs usually respond better to one or two syllable names. If you do want to go for a dramatic and unusual long name, consider whether you can easily shorten it to something a bit simpler for your dog to understand.

2. Avoid dog names that sound like the standard commands of No, Stay, Sit, Come, Down or Fetch. For example “Joe” is probably too close to “No”. It can be difficult for dogs to tell the difference between similar sounding words.

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posted by Tess on Oct 4

Heartworms (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dog’s heart, normally free-floating in the right ventricle and nearby blood vessels. The worms are transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitoes which pass the worm larvae through their saliva. The presence of heartworms can be very dangerous to the dog’s health. Although the dog will not display signs of infection until it has progressed considerably, heartworms can be life threatening and are sometimes difficult to detect and diagnose.

Signs of Heartworm Infection

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posted by Tess on Oct 3

Question:

Hi, I just found a kitten out in the rain, and there’s nasty stuff around its eyes…I think it might have a cold, what I can do for it?…It’s just a baby.

Jennifer

Answer:

Hi Jennifer

Thanks for your query. Your stray kitten probably has a compromised immune system and has picked up a virus. We can recommend our Immunity and Liver Support formula to help strengthen his immune system and restore health.

We also recommend that you feed your kitten only on raw mince (chicken or meat) rather than dried or cooked food. You can add a little bonemeal and finely chopped raw vegetables to the mince. Avoid giving him milk or any food containing sugar, but provide plenty of water to drink.

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