Common Health Issues For Animals
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Natural Healing for Animals has a wide range of natural supplements that can help treat common health issues. If your pet is suffering from ear infections, digestion problems, dental disease or more, send us an enquiry and a member of our team will be in touch.
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Ear Infections
Ear infections are a common ailment among dogs and cats and can be caused by a range of things, including ear mites, bacteria, allergies and fungi such as yeast.
You can help prevent ear infections for your dog altogether. If you regularly clean your dog’s ears and make sure they are free of wax and dirt, this will help. Natural immune support for pets can also play a role in overall ear and skin health – a well-supported immune system is often the first line of defence against recurring infections.
For home care ideas for your pet’s ears, contact me for some advice.
Skin Problems
Itchy skin is a common concern among pet owners, and finding the right natural itchy skin support often takes time and patience.
How to help your dog overcome those common allergies? An allergy is a disorder of the immune system, often referred to as Atopy. Allergic reactions occur to normally harmless environmental substances. Unfortunately, there is a great range of things that your pet could have allergies to. Working out which one takes time and patience.
Relieving symptoms without addressing the source of the problem is a short-term fix to what can become a lifelong health problem. And certain drugs (steroids) used to stop the allergic cycle have significant, potentially very serious side effects on your pet's organs.
Most Common Skin Problems:
- Flea allergy dermatitis
- Food allergies
- Environmental allergies – one of the most common triggers requiring environmental allergy support for pets
- Nutritional dermatitis
- Yeast infections
So if you are sick and tired of going around the Cortisone/Antibiotics vicious cycle, then you need to contact Kerry and allow her to help give you and your pet a more comfortable, healthy life.
Wouldn't it be great to know exactly what is triggering your pet's itchy skin and allergies? Identifying the specific trigger may be an important step in exploring natural allergy support for pets. Why not do the Food/Environment Assessment – test is only $160.00.
Canine Dental Disease
Your dog's mouth health is essential to their overall health. Oral disease is tied to systemic disease and can affect the heart, kidneys, liver and may even be linked to cancer or diabetes.
Gum disease is usually silent. When it starts, there are no outward signs and symptoms. Yet once it advances, gum disease can devastate your dog's mouth, causing chronic pain, eroded gums, missing teeth and bone loss – a fate hardly fair to man's best friend.
Almost immediately after an animal eats, bacteria, along with food, saliva and other particles, begin forming a sticky film called plaque over teeth.
It readily sticks to the tooth surface above and below the gum line and if not removed, will calcify into tartar (or calculus). Over time, the bacterial infection in tartar causes irreversible changes to occur.
What are the signs of periodontal disease?
As periodontal disease progresses, you may observe the following signs:
- Purulent exudate (pus) around the tooth
- Persistent bad breath
- Gums that bleed easily
- Sensitivity around the mouth
- Pawing at the mouth
- Gums that are inflamed (red), hyperplastic or receding
- Loose or missing teeth
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach or intestinal upsets
- Drooling
- Difficulty chewing or eating
- Irritability or depression
Just as you look after your teeth to prevent plaque and dental disease, you also have to care for your pet's teeth. Maintaining healthy gums is important. This is the starting point of any dental program. The gums protect the underlying tissues and bone that anchor and support the teeth in your pet's mouth. Incorporating a natural dog toothpaste and a natural pet dental toy into your pet's daily routine is a simple, effective way to support oral hygiene at home.
HOME CARE:
Regular brushing of your dog's teeth can greatly reduce the accumulation of plaque and development of tartar, thus reducing the risk of periodontal disease. Some dogs are not fond of having their teeth brushed. If you can not brush your dog's teeth, please contact me for some advice.
The Root Cause Of Many Pet Health Problems (Digestion)
The most common cause is a digestive problem. If your pet's digestion is not working correctly, it will throw everything out of balance. Natural digestive and gut support for pets starts with understanding what's disrupting that balance in the first place.
Antibiotics are the most common cause of digestive issues, as we all know antibiotics kill both the good bacteria and the bad bacteria, which upsets the natural balance of bugs and depletes the supply of friendly bacteria that keeps the GI immune defence strong and resilient.
Other drugs also known to have the same effect are corticosteroids and the use of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Some symptoms you may see are:
- Re-occurring ear infections
- Seasonal or respiratory allergies
- Itchy skin
- Hair & coat problems
- Bladder infections
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Bad breath
- Heart disease
And many more can all stem from digestive problems. Natural pet gut support, including natural probiotic support for pets, can be explored as part of a holistic wellness routine.
For more helpful tips and advice on your pet’s gut issues, please contact me.
Your Pet's Immune System
There is a natural solution to everything
Learning the importance of the Immune System or Vital Force is vital if you want to maintain optimum health, free of disease, allergies, endocrine disorders, cancer and the never ending ongoing vet bills to maintain or suppress these illnesses. Natural immune support for pets takes a whole-body approach, starting with the foundations of gut health, diet and reducing toxic load.
As the skin is the largest organ of the body, any type of skin problem is the first clue of a toxic overload or reaction, which usually appears as skin problems and itching. Therefore, it is vital to firstly detox the animal from past and present toxins.
The immune system is a collection of biological processes that protects against disease by identifying and killing invading pathogens, as well as tumour cells. It works 24/7, guarding against invading organisms and infections, detecting a wide variety of invading agents, including bacteria, viruses and parasitic worms. One key feature of the immune system function is that it is able to distinguish the invading organisms from the body's own cells and tissues.
When your animal has allergies, their immune system is overreacting to normal things. This often manifests in the skin as an itch. It can start mildly, licking the paws regularly, maybe only before bed, maybe an itchy waxy ear. But it can grow and get furious, so bad that sleep is interrupted for all involved.
Natural allergy support for pets and natural itchy skin support for pets are two of the most commonly explored options for animals caught in this cycle. Natural pet immune support is best approached holistically, starting with identifying the root cause.
Your animal, just like you, has challenges to their health and wellbeing every day. For more helpful tips and advice on your pet’s gut issues, please contact me.
The Health Benefits Of A Raw, Natural Diet (Raw Meat & Vegetables)
Nothing on this planet can grow, live, thrive or flourish without real food. When we eat real, wholesome, healthy and natural food, we support every single one of our biological systems at a deep cellular level and give the body the ability to heal itself and resist disease and degeneration.
I am a reformed dry food/tin food feeder. I admit that many, many years ago, I used to buy the most expensive pet food. I would take in the pictures of winning show dogs and plates of meat and vegetables on the labels and then wisely pick my winner. I would take my prize to the checkout counter, thinking what lucky dogs I have.
Commercial foods can keep your pets alive, but they will never provide glowing health. You need to view health and illness as a function of toxicity, appreciating the importance of getting your pet off the chemical and preservatives of commercial foods, including all dry foods and wet food and onto a more Natural Raw Diet.
Natural digestive and gut support for pets often begins here: a species-appropriate raw diet provides the nutritional foundation that supports gut health, immune function, coat condition and long-term vitality. Complementing a raw diet with natural beef bone broth for pets and natural organ blend powder for pets can further support your pet's overall wellbeing at a cellular level.
Taking Care Of Our Older Friends
Thankful that your older pet has moved beyond the phase of chewing and scratching furniture or anything else it can get its mouth on? BUT you may now be facing a new set of issues associated with caring for a senior pet.
Some of the diseases or conditions that may affect ageing pets:
- Diminished eyesight & cataracts
- Arthritis, joint pain & stiffness
- Liver disease
- Skin & coat dryness
- Food allergies
- Incontinence, etc.
Like people, dogs are individual in the way they age. Certain breeds, mixed breeds and in general smaller dogs tend to live longer. A small dog might not seem to show any signs of age until they are 12 years or so. A medium size dog won't seem old until about 10 years, then the larger dogs begin to show their age at about 8-9 years of age.
Common Problems of Ageing
As pets move into their seniority period, certain problems can arise. The most common is that of arthritis and general stiffening of the joints. Natural arthritis support for pets is one of the most frequently explored areas for senior animals, and natural pain support for pets can be a valuable part of managing the discomfort associated with getting older. Arthritis can occur in some dogs as they move into middle age or through injury or illness as well.
Signs and symptoms of a dog or cat experiencing joint discomfort:
Animals in pain can take many forms, from mild to severe, dull aches to sharp pain. Animals cannot tell us with words when they hurt, so it is important to look for certain signs.
Which are?
- Trouble getting up and down
- Slow & stiff when first getting up
- Trouble climbing stairs
- Joint swelling
- Limping or favouring a leg by frequently holding it off the ground
- Chewing on their legs
- Constantly licking at one spot
Beyond joint health, senior pets may also benefit from natural dementia support for pets. Confusion, disorientation, disrupted sleep and changes in behaviour are common indicators of cognitive change in older animals. Natural muscle and inflammation support for pets can also help maintain comfort and mobility as part of a broader senior wellness routine.
Some of these changes are natural, but it is important not to overlook changes that may be symptoms of a condition needing treatment.
Let Kerry help your old friend age gracefully and pain-free.
For more information on any of these health issues or other problems, please contact Kerry.
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What are the most common health issues seen in dogs and cats?
Skin problems, digestive issues, joint concerns, dental disease and anxiety-related behaviours are among the most frequently reported health issues in dogs and cats. Itchy skin is particularly common and is often linked to environmental allergies – grasses, pollens and dust mites are frequent triggers. Natural digestive and gut support for pets is another widely searched area, reflecting how often stomach-related issues affect pets. Many of these conditions benefit from early attention – changes in your pet's behaviour, coat, appetite or energy levels are often the first indicators that something needs addressing.
How do I know if my pet has allergies?
Allergies in pets often look different to how they present in humans. Common signs include persistent itching, excessive scratching or licking at paws, recurring skin irritation, ear infections, runny eyes and digestive upset. Natural allergy support for pets and environmental allergy support for pets are two of the most searched topics in this space. Allergies generally fall into three categories – food, environmental and contact – and because symptoms often overlap, identifying the specific trigger without testing can be difficult. Pet allergy testing for itchy skin is one of the most effective ways to pinpoint what's causing your pet's discomfort.
What natural options are available to support a pet's immune system?
Natural immune support for pets covers a range of products and approaches, from dedicated supplements to dietary adjustments. Gut health and immune function are closely linked, so natural pet gut support is often considered alongside immune support. Natural probiotic support for pets, natural beef bone broth for pets and natural organ blend powder are commonly used as part of a nutrition-focused approach to immune health. If your pet is frequently unwell or slow to recover from illness, speaking with a qualified animal health professional to identify any underlying cause is a sensible first step.