posted by Tess on Dec 1
You can make a bug repellent pillow for a cat or dog by adding equals amounts of Lavender flowers, Cedarwood chips and Pennyroyal herb (NOT THE OIL), to the stuffing of a pillow or small homemade pet mattress. If you are substituting essential oils for the dried herbs, us ONLY 5 drops TOTAL to pillow or mattress and again AVOID PENNYROYAL OIL. I know that Penny royal oil is used in many animals recipes but I feel that it is too strong to be used directly on an animal. Also AVOID using Citrus Oils.
While they are an ingredient in many flea repellents, they are used highly diluted. I once witnessed a small kitten go into convulsions after an unsuspecting owner applied orange oil to its fur. I would not use pure essential oils on young kittens and dogs. I tend to use homeopathy with my cats and seldom have the need to use essential oils on them.
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posted by Tess on Nov 22
Pure essential oils may be added in small amounts to a pet’s bath water. About 8 drops of essential oils to 2 gallons of water.
These oils work well: Lavender, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Peppermint or Tea Tree.
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posted by Tess on Nov 6
Animals as pets, seems a silly notion to me. The only animals I’ve really kept as pets would be fish. And many animal lovers who have pets, would probably disagree with me as to the classification of fish as pets. Whatever. While I enjoy other peoples animal pets, I’m sure none of them would classify me as an animal lover. A recent turn of events may however have a long term effect on my relationship with animals. Having recently caved to our children’s long term lobbying efforts to have a family dog as a pet, it appears that I will be sharing my home with an animal of the non-aquatic variety very soon.
Stress Out The Dogs
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posted by Tess on Nov 4
We all love our pets right? But the little critters can be messy at times and wreak havoc with the household fabrics. But I guess if we decide to have family pets, then we shouldn’t really complain about a little dog poop or puddle of cat urine from time to time.
The problem with house pets is that if the owners are out at work or school all day and the mess is done early morning, then it has all day to fester and soil thus making it one heck of a lot harder to clean than if it was caught fresh.
All stains, be they from animals, foods, or wherever, are much easier to remove when they are new. Most fresh stains are quite removable whereas all the scrubbing and rubbing in the world wont shift an old stubborn stain completely. Having said that, there are very few marks that cannot at the very least be improved with the right approach.
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posted by Tess on Nov 2
For most people who own pets, these furry friends are more family, than simple pets. For this reason, we see a growing number of people who take their pets on vacation. While this makes things more fun for the owner and the animal, it also comes with a new set of challenges. The best option is excellent planning so you and your pet are comfortable and safe while having a great time.
One of the greatest challenges of traveling with pets is trying to locate a hotel that accommodates. Even though we see the problem lessening, you will still find many hotels that do not welcome pets. This means you end up staying in a hotel other than what you would prefer just for the sake of the animal. Therefore, we suggest as you plan your next vacation, check with the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the state you will travel to, which can provide you with a list of pet friendly hotels. Now, even when you receive this list, you should call ahead to make sure there are no surprises and that you understand any additional charges that may apply.
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posted by Tess on Oct 25
Natural disasters can strike at any time; when they do is not the time to try to prepare. Having your family and pets prepared for such catastrophes as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods will save you time to respond and evacuate, if necessary, and could very possibly save your or your pet’s life. The images of last year’s hurricanes along the Gulf Coast told it all. Thousand of pets became separated from their owners and were left behind. Some survived but, like their owners, found themselves homeless. Others found new homes, and a few were miraculously reunited with their owners.
Plan now by ID’ing your pet.
Wouldn’t you want to be able to find your pet in case of such an emergency? Start now by checking with your vet or shelter about a microchip that can easily be implanted under your pet’s skin. They’re about the size of a grain of rice and can be read by a handheld scanner. If microchips aren’t for you, by all means have an ID tag on your pet’s collar that includes a cell phone number or a number where you can be easily reached. Keep in mind that home phone numbers in disaster areas could potentially be out of service.
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posted by Tess on Oct 5
Pets provide many health benefits to people, but your pet’s own health also needs to be taken care of at all stages of your pet’s life. Age brings changes in pet behavior and health. Like people, pets go through life stages of growth, maturity, and aging.
The passage in pets from one stage to another is often blurred, and you must be alert to recognize any signs. A strong, healthy pet can age later than one that is stressed by disease or environment early in life. Healthy solutions and natural medicine for common pet conditions, problems and issues can help your pet lead a healthy, long and well life.
PetAlive can help you care for your beloved pet’s heart and health. PetAlive is a range of 100% natural, safe and effective remedies especially formulated for Pets by Native Remedies!
Naturally treat a wide range of pet disorders and conditions such as Stress, Anxiety, Skin, Immunity, Diabetes, Heart and Circulation, Joint Pain, Aggression, UTI, Liver, Muscle and Joint, and many more.
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posted by Tess on Sep 11
Whenever you use eggs, save shells. Wash shells out right after using the eggs and save them up for about a week or so until you have a “batch” worth processing. Bake shells at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes to remove the mineral oil coating and make them brittle enough to grind. Grind to a fine powder in a food processor, blender or coffee grinder (I use a coffee grinder). Make sure there are no sharp, gritty pieces.
1 tsp. of powder supplies about 1800mg - 2000mg of calcium.
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posted by Tess on Aug 23
What are anal glands?
Anal glands, or anal sacs, are two small glands present in both dogs and cats situated just below and either side of the anal opening. These glands produce a substance that is secreted through ducts just inside the rectum when pressure is put on the glands- most commonly by the passing of feces. This substance has a strong odor which is very unpleasant to humans but was probably useful to animals, especially in times gone by, for marking their territory.
What can go wrong with anal glands?
In modern-day domestic pets, anal glands can often cause health problems. Sometimes the anal gland secretions are not released naturally and build up - leading to thickening of the secretion, clogging of the duct and sometimes even infection and abscesses. You may have seen your pet with his tail up, dragging his behind across the floor. This is an attempt to relieve the pressure and discomfort of impacted anal glands and is called scooting. Scooting can cause damage to the anus and indicates that your pet is having trouble with his anal glands and needs some type of intervention.
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posted by Tess on Jul 15
Your pet depends on you for feeding, playing and discipline among other things and you as a pet owner depend on it for companionship and a connection with the animal world and in case of dogs, for household security and protection. Your pet is very special to you as you are to him. For these reasons and more, you should protect your pet from harm, and yourself from loss, by getting him a tag, lest it gets stolen or strays.
A pet tag is generally a small flat tag worn on collars or harnesses by household pets like dogs and cats, usually with identifying information such as the owner’s telephone number so that the owner can be notified if the dog is lost or strays. Dog collar tags hang on your dog’s collar and provides all the necessary information for calling your dog, contacting you as the owner, and alerting people to your dog’s dietary restrictions if it gets lost or strays. Some dog tags also include vaccination information, such as when your dog last received shots and when is the next one due.
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