PET CARE

Dog BATH-  rub in dry baking soda on the dry dog and then rinse until the water runs clear.
For yeast concerns or prevention bathe dog in Nutribiotics GSE by rubbing it into dry fur and skin then rinsing well. This is a quick easy bath only getting them wet once. Diluted vinegar can be used directly on wet or dry dog also.
Flea/tick deterrent- Smudging with sage or cedar smoke is best prevention. Especially around ears and tail. Eucalyptus oil by Aura cacia diluted and sprayed on neck, tail and collar or sprayed on brush and brushed each time after going outside.  Inside back up options include small white supplement bottle with borax and water tucked under or behind furniture near the pet's favorite spot with the lid off.  Both the color white and borax attract the fleas to the bottle and off of the dog. Vinegar sprayed around the area creates an acidic environment that does not support the flea eggs.  Food Grade D.E.(Diatomaceous Earth) can be used also by sprinkling around neck, tail, spine and behind ears and rubbing into skin.

Doggy TREATS-  A can of organic pumpkin  in tablespoon size scoops on a cookie sheet placed in the freezer and then stored there in a container can be given daily as a treat.  This can help loosen stools and clear GI tract.  It also cools the dog's temperature in the summer. Rice cooked until mushy and frozen in the same way is also yummy, crunchy, cooling and absorbs toxins and carries them out of the intestines.
1/4 tsp coconut oil can be helpful for mouth and gums and overall health.  NOTE: rawhide treats are extremely toxic and unregulated but elk and deer antler is a great CHEW TOY.   Dogs that eat kitty poo need tribulus and dried, powdered or juiced cranberry.  Dehydrated dogs can benefit from coconut water without sugar of course.  Pumpkin seeds are really good as an anti-parasite prevention method especially around the full moon.

Getting Rid of Worms-  Olive leaf is the best antiparasite and antibiotic. I put a small amount (1/8TH TSP.) in food for prevention during every full moon when parasites breed) along with pumpkin seeds and brush dogs teeth with black walnut hull and honey on the toothbrush. Two table spoons of D.E. in food twice a day will cure most worm infestations.  To prevent worms dust animal with D.E. as well.

Natural cat litter options-  Use small sized mulch obtained from reputable source(community mulching at landfill/dump) or dirt or cedar shavings.  For protection against worms sprinkle a goodly amount of D.E(Diatomaceous Earth) in the bottom of the box before putting in filler.  Then sprinkle some on top.


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