Are you wondering if dogs can have lemon juice? Are there any benefits and, if so, do they outweigh the downsides? Straight to the point: In pure form, it is simply too strong. The acidity of lemon juice is off Read More …
Are you wondering if Clear Eyes can help your dog? Great question considering so many canines to have itchy, watery, red, dry or otherwise irritated eyes! The truth is this: It is possible to administer human eye drops, Clear Eyes Read More …
Lots of folks take fish oil daily. Omega-3 fatty acids are obviously very valuable from a health standpoint, but what about for your dog? Great news! Reasonably dosed fish oil is not only harmless but several studies have found that Read More …
Epsom salt can help to heal wounds, alleviate pain and even reduce stress. But is this chemical compound, magnesium sulfate, beneficial for dogs too? Here’s the deal: Epsom salt is safe, but only if you prevent your dog from drinking Read More …
Cortisone, a well known corticosteroid, is a treatment option for a wide range of ailments. Are you wondering if your dog can benefit from taking this synthetic steroid? As a matter of fact, veterinarians prescribe it for allergies, joint pain Read More …
Zyrtec is a possibility if your dog has allergies. It can be especially helpful for atopic dermatitis. All sorts of itchiness and irritations of the skin can be alleviated with Zyrtec. The active drug, Cetirizine, can be used off-label. It’s Read More …
Providing Apoquel to an always itchy dog makes sense (now that supply issues have finally been resolved)! This FDA-approved medication was developed specifically for dogs and reviews are largely positive. Your vet may recommend Apoquel for excessive itchiness (the type Read More …
You’ll be happy to hear that apple cider vinegar has beneficial uses for dogs too! It’s a natural bug repellant, excellent ear cleaner and a super all-purpose skin solution. Yup! There are practical applications for apple cider vinegar when it Read More …
If you and your dog spend a lot of time outdoors you know that keeping away pesky mosquitoes (and bugs in general) can be very frustrating. And, to complicate matters further, there are often harmful chemicals in most repellent products. Read More …