Unfortunately, skin problems are common in our furry friends. They deal with a lot – dust, chemicals, shampoos, sprays, bugs and other environmental problems. Food is also a huge issue. What goes into the body makes the body react, for better or worse.
I am currently discussing milk thistle for dogs, and potential use for liver health, skin health, cancer and so much more.
This is a milk thistle case study I conducted. It discusses the topical application of milk thistle, in the case of a 7-year-old female golden retriever.
In my recent article about milk thistle, I discussed how this herb is used internally and on the skin. Milk …
Milk thistle and its active constituents are famous for addressing liver health. But milk thistle is used for other issues, …
Common reasons pets wind up at the vet include itchy ears, itchy skin, dermatitis, allergies (or what are thought to be allergies but may not be) and other related itchy and allergy-type problems.
Over the last several months, I have had two clients with dogs experiencing repeated bouts of diarrhea, with no medical issues present and no known cause. Thankfully, holistic vets were at the helm in these cases and they suggested removing the flea and tick collars the dogs were wearing.
Pets can suffer sensitivities seasonally or year round, due to food issues. Proper diagnosis and an anti-inflammatory diet can help.
