Pet Remedies

We love our pets. Our pets offer their love in return. Their comforting presence, the simple act of petting and caring for them, and even the need to walk some of them adds to the care of our own healthy minds and bodies. No wonder we care so much and so willingly for our pets; and in giving them healthy lives we remedy many of our own ailments. Earth Clinic would like to help you bring health to your entire family, even the members that bark, purr, squawk, and neigh.

Most introductory articles in our Pets section were written for Earth Clinic by Dawn Forster of Canada a few years ago. These articles contain many homeopathic remedies, as well as supplements and/or home remedies to treat various ailments and diseases. Please let us know if you try any of these remedies or have a new one to add to the list!



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  • Ted's Dog Mange Cure
    Hydrogen Peroxide and Borax Treatment for various types of mange. Enormously successful cure.
  • Allergies
    Remedies for various types of allergies in dogs and cats, Includes remedies for scratching and biting and flea allergies.
  • Vaccination Side Effects
    Hundreds of feedback posts about the (sometimes deadly) side effects from vaccination shots for both cats and dogs. Includes advice on what to do if you pet suffers from side effects.

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  • Essiac Tea
    Remedy for boils, cysts and cancerous tumors.
  • Turmeric for Dogs
    This popular Indian spice is used to treat tumors, cysts, dementia and arthritis in pets.
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  • Allergies
    Remedies to treat biting, scratching, chewing, eye discharge and more.
  • Alopecia
    Many of you may be familiar with the term Alopecia as the commonly known disease that affects humans, and which causes unexplained and sometimes, permanent hair loss. Alopecia is a condition that is not limited to humans only, as it can also affect your cat or dog.
  • Anal Glad Issues
    Anal gland problems occur when our pet's feces are too soft, and while passing through the glands, do not empty them completely. If the glands produce too much liquid, it can thicken and clog they will become clogged.
  • Anxiety Issues
  • Arthritis
    As our beloved canine friend begins to age, it is likely that at some point a certain degree of arthritis will set in and begin to slow our pet down a bit. Arthritis affects the animal by causing inflammation and pain in the joints.
  • Aural Haematoma
    What exactly is an Aural Haematoma? Well, essentially it is a blood blister that forms on your pet's earflap. These can often occur as a result of your pet having an ear infection, fleas or mites.
  • Auto-Immune Disorders
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  • Bladder Infections in Dogs
  • Bladder Infections in Cats
  • Bladder - Leaking
    Have you ever noticed that when you wake in the morning your pet's bed is damp and smells of urine? If so, it is possible that your pet is suffering from Urinary Incontinence.
  • Blood Blister
    What exactly is an Aural Haematoma? Well, essentially it is a blood blister that forms on your pet's earflap.
  • Boils
  • Bone Breaks
    Has your pet ever had the unfortunate experience of breaking a leg or some type of bone? As an owner you feel completely helpless in not being able to do more for your pet and help them to heal more quickly.
  • Bufo Toads, Poisonous
  • Burns
    Burns from intense heat sources are always a concern regardless of whether you own a cat or a dog. However, it is more likely that it will be the cat as opposed to the dog, who becomes a burn victim.
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  • Cancer
  • Car Fear
    Wouldn’t it be great if there was some way that you could alleviate the fear and anxiety that your pet experiences during long car rides?
  • Cat Remedies
  • Cataracts
    Just like humans, one of the common issues to affect our pets as they age involves vision problems, and more specifically, cataracts. However, cataracts in pets can develop as a result of issues other than merely old age.
  • Chicken Remedies
  • Chronic Renal Failure
  • Conjunctivitis
    How can you determine if your dog or cat is suffering from eye conjunctivitis? Well, there are some pretty straightforward, can't miss symptoms when it comes to this problem.
  • Constipation
    While perhaps not the most desirable of all subject matter, constipation can at times be a fact of life for our pets.
  • Cortisone Shot Side Effects
    Please let us know any side effects you have witnessed after your pet's cortisone shot.
  • Coughs
  • Cushings Disease
  • Cystitis
    Otherwise known as Feline Urologic Syndrome or Cystitis, many cat owners are all too familiar with this particular problem.
  • Cysts new!
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  • Ear Infection
    These types of ear problems will affect both cats and dogs, but more commonly is an issue for our canine friends.
  • Ear Mites
    Ear Mites can be a horribly irritating and painful problem for our pets to be affected by and can lead to a serious infection; so the sooner they are dealt with, the better. An ear mite is a tiny little creature that lives in the surface of your pet's ear.
  • E-coli - Horses
  • Ehrlichiosis
    "Ehrlichiosis (also known as canine rickettsiosis, canine hemorrhagic fever, canine typhus, tracker dog disease, and tropical canine pancytopenia) is a tick-borne disease of dogs usually caused by the organism Ehrlichia canis." Wikipedia
  • Epilepsy
    It is not fully known why epilepsy occurs in a dog, but it is known that hereditary factors can play a part, as there are a number of different breeds who are predisposed to developing the condition.
  • Epiphora
    Do you have a pet who always seems to be crying? Well, maybe not exactly crying in the sense that someone would if they had been hurt in some way, but certainly in a way that causes the animal to constantly have runny or weepy eyes? If so, your pet may suffer from a condition called epiphora.
  • Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)
  • Eyes - Conjunctivitis
    How can you determine if your dog or cat is suffering from eye conjunctivitis? Well, there are some pretty straightforward, can't miss symptoms when it comes to this problem.
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  • Fear
    Anyone who has ever said that animals aren't smart clearly has never had a pet, nor have they had the opportunity to experience first hand how instinctive animals can be about certain things.
  • Fear - Car Rides
    Wouldn’t it be great if there was some way that you could alleviate the fear and anxiety that your pet experiences during long car rides?
  • Feathers, Loss of
  • Feces, Pets Who Eat
    Many pet owners at one time or another must deal with the unfortunate issue of having a pet, whether it be a cat or dog, who enjoys snacking on feces.
  • Feline Acne new!
  • Feline Eating Disorders
    Did you know that some cats are afflicted by compulsive eating disorders? Sounds like it would be simple enough to treat by simply limiting their food intake and making sure any other food items are kept locked up and out of their reach, right?
  • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
    "Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a lentivirus that affects domesticated housecats worldwide and is the causative agent of feline AIDS. Approximately 11% [1] of cats worldwide, and about 2.5% of cats in the USA, [2] are infected with FIV." Wikipedia
  • Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
    "Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a virus called the feline coronavirus."
  • Feline Urinary Tract Disease
    Otherwise known as Feline Urologic Syndrome or Cystitis, many cat owners are all too familiar with this particular problem. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) can affect both female and male cats, although it is more common among females.
  • Feline Respiratory Diseases
    Feline respiratory infections can be a common problem in homes with multiple cats, in catteries and especially among animal shelters and pet shops.
  • Fevers
    Just like humans, it is quite common for our pets to suffer from a fever when they are feeling a bit under the weather. There are many factors that could contribute to your pet’s sudden onset of fever.
  • Flatulence
    There are many factors that could possibly contribute to a gas problem with your pet. The quality or brand of food that you are feeding the animal may be the cause and as a result is not being digested properly before it reaches the large intestine.
  • Fleas
    So first let's talk about a couple of ways in which we can prevent flea problems for our pets altogether. The addition of Garlic to every one of our dog's meals will help to keep them free of fleas, as will the addition of Sulphur to their diet on a once a week basis.
  • Flies
  • Food, Best
  • Fungal Infections (Ringword)
    You might naturally assume that a ringworm condition would actually involve a worm, just like roundworms and tapeworms etc; but you would be wrong. Ringworm is actually a fungal infection that occurs in the hair fibers and epidermis of the animals skin.
  • Fur, Contaminants in
    If our cat or dog has snuck into a garden shed or garage, or has gotten out of the yard and gone exploring, there’s no telling what kinds of messes they may get themselves into.
  • Fur Loss new!
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  • Gas
    There are numerous potential causes for excessive flatulence, some of which may present the symptom of gas as that of a much more serious medical problem, or however it may simply be a reaction to a particular food or to how quickly that food is consumed.
  • Gastric Distress
  • Glaucoma
    Determining a condition such as glaucoma is very difficult and physical signs may appear only after the disease has progressed. Therefore it is generally necessary to enlist the help of a professional when you think that your pet may be affected by this condition.
  • Grief
    Some people believe that animals aren’t capable of feeling emotions such as sadness, happiness, grief, joy, pain or depression. Pet owners know differently though and have witnessed first hand the various types of emotions that our pets have experienced.
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  • Hairballs
    Is your cat a tad vain in that he or she is always primping and grooming, making sure they look their best no matter what the occasion or time of day?
  • Healing Touch Techniques
    This is Earth Clinic's favorite touch therapy for pets. We've tried energy work, acupuncture, herbs and more on our dogs, but this is the therapy that had the most immediate, profound effect.
  • Heartworm
  • Hip Dysplasia
    Hip Dysplasia is a condition that causes an abnormal development of the hip in which the hip joint rubs against the socket. This condition can cause severe pain for your dog, inflammation and bone deterioration.
  • Hives
    A pet can come down with hives as a result of an insect sting or an allergic reaction to any number of things such as annual vaccinations, pollen, household cleaners etc.
  • Honeybee Die-Off
    Cures for the Mysterious Honeybee Die-Off
  • Hookworms
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  • Incontinence
    Have you ever noticed that when you wake in the morning your pet's bed is damp and smells of urine? If so, it is possible that your pet is suffering from Urinary Incontinence.
  • Infections, Fungal
    You might naturally assume that a ringworm condition would actually involve a worm, just like roundworms and tapeworms etc; but you would be wrong. Ringworm is actually a fungal infection that occurs in the hair fibers and epidermis of the animals skin.
  • Injuries new!
  • Intervertebral Disk Disease
  • Irritability
    In general, our pets usually have much better dispositions that many humans do. However, on occasion animals can become a little bit moody and act in ways that might be somewhat abnormal compared to their usual, happy go lucky way of life.
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    Don't Worry, "J" Pet Remedies Coming Soon!
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  • Kennel Cough
    Any dog owner whose pet has become infected with kennel cough (or bordetella bronchiseptica) knows what a struggle it can be to treat the problem once the virus has set in.
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  • Leaky Bladder
    There are a few different types of homeopathic treatments that you can try if your pet has this type of problem, such as Causticum, Gelsemium and Turnera. The specific cause of the problem should be properly diagnosed to help determine the best course of treatment.
  • Liver Disease
    Your dog’s liver is a critical organ within his or her body and performs at least 500 different jobs. The liver helps by removing waste from the blood, stores and disperses nutrients, regulates temperature and body circulation, works to help with metabolism, digestion and detoxifies drugs and toxins within the body.
  • Lymph Nodes
    (tick-borne diseases)
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  • Mange
    Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes, "The best cure for dog mange is to mix a 1% hydrogen peroxide solution with water and add borax. Dissolve thoroughly. Wash the dog with it once a week."
  • Mastitis in Cows
  • Matted Fur
    Every pet owner who has a longhaired or thick-coated animal knows how truly difficult, time consuming and frustrating it can be for both you and your pet when dealing with matted fur.
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  • Nail Injury
    Most pet owners have had to deal with that dreadful moment of what to do when as a result of clipping your pet’s nails you accidentally cut into the quick. First of all let’s make sure that you know exactly what the “quick” is.
  • Nerve Damage
    Have you ever been walking through the door with your dog as they were lagging behind a little bit only to catch their tail in the closing door? Just the thought of how painful that would be sends shivers up your spine.
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  • Paralysis
  • Parasites
  • Peptic Ulcers
  • Poisonous Foods
    As pet owners we often like to share with our pet all of the things that we ourselves enjoy in life, including food. However, there are a couple of reasons that you should always be very careful when considering introducing special treats to your pet.
  • Poisonous Household Items
    There are many items kept in and around our home that we never give a second thought to, however many of those things can be severely dangerous and poisonous to our furry friends.
  • Poisonous Plants
    Did you know that there are actually over 700 plants that can be poisonous or toxic to your pet?
  • Poisonous Bufo Toads
    Preventing Poisonous Bufo Toads from Spraying Your Dog
  • Pyoderma
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  • Ringworm
    Ringworm is actually a fungal infection that occurs in the hair fibers and epidermis of the animals skin. Three of the most common fungi responsible for the development of ringworm in your pet are Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
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  • Seizures
    It is believed that many dogs suffering from seizures have a magnesium deficiency and/or a low thyroid. Talk to your vet about having your pet tested for thyroid problems and the possibility of decreasing seizure medication and adding more Magnesium to the dog's diet.
  • Skin Allergies
    When writing Earth Clinic about an allergy issue with your pet, please include the brand name of the food you are feeding him/her! We'd like to start pegging the brands that may be causing these issues.
  • Skunked Pets
    Is there any pet owner who has not had to deal with the delightful task of ridding your pet (and eventually yourself), of the horrid odor caused by skunk spray?
  • Snake Bites
    "Most snakebites are caused by non-venomous snakes. Of the roughly 3,000 known species of snake found worldwide, only 15 percent are considered dangerous to humans." Wikipedia
  • Sprains and Strains
    Clear signs of a serious injury might be a pet who refuses to put any weight on a particular leg, and who may be suffering from an actual dislocation or break. In less serious cases where the animal has a slight limp and possible strain or sprain, there are a number of homeopathic treatments that you can administer to help your pet through the healing process.
  • Stomach Issues
  • Stress
  • Swollen Hock Syndrome
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  • Ulcers
  • Urinary Incontinence
    Have you ever noticed that when you wake in the morning your pet's bed is damp and smells of urine? If so, it is possible that your pet is suffering from Urinary Incontinence. This problem causes your pet to have little accidents, which usually occur at night when they are lying down.
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  • Vaccination Side Effects
    Please let us know about any side effects you have witnessed after your pet's vaccination or booster shot. We'd like to know the name of the breed of your pet and also which vaccinations he or she received.
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  • Warts
  • Walking Dandruff
    First of all, what in the world is “walking dandruff?” Is that the same thing as the regular dandruff that we as humans deal with? Well, “walking dandruff” is not the same thing that humans get. Although it presents similar symptoms, the cause is entirely a different one.
  • Weeping Eyes
  • Wood Chewing - Horses
  • Worms
  • Wounds
    Injuries such as open wounds can often happen to pets while out of our sight for only a moment and in the blink of an eye. Perhaps it occurred during a fight with another animal, as a result of becoming entangled in thick brush and branches, maybe the animal came into contact with some dangerous debris, became caught on a torn piece of fencing or possibly was in an accident of some sort.
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    Don't Worry, "X" Pet Remedies Coming Soon!
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  • Yeast Infections
    When writing Earth Clinic about a yeast infection issue with your pet, please include the brand name of the food you are feeding him/her! We'd like to start pegging the brands that may be causing these issues.
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    Don't Worry, "Z" Pet Remedies Coming Soon!

 

 

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