Grandma's Home Remedies » Dogs, Pets

Just like we can suffer stiff painful joints, so can our four-legged companions – dogs can get arthritis too. Not all furry friends will exhibit the same symptoms, but the chance of suffering the condition increases as a canine gets older. To lessen the discomfort, you may want consider home remedies for dog arthritis to [...]

There’s nothing like the attractive sheen of a healthy dog coat that shines. However, a handful of factors can cause a coat to dull or appear dry. To address the internal or external causes of unhealthy skin and coat symptoms of your companion, consider using home remedies for a shiny dog coat to see results. [...]

If you own a white or light-colored pooch, then you probably already know how hard it is to keep their coat clean. To make matters worse, they suffer from staining of the face. Some breeds seem to get the worst of it over others, but the condition can get quite noticeable. To get a handle [...]

It’s the middle of the night and you turn towards your faithful companion to see him shaking uncontrollably. He looks sound asleep, but something just doesn’t seem right. While you may shrug off the occurrence as a bad dream, your pooch could be suffering from a seizure. If this is the case, becoming familiar with [...]

With the shake of the head or scratch behind the ear, humans aren’t the only ones to suffer from allergies. Man’s best friend can also battle symptoms of skin irritation. Whether a bacteria has attacked the skin or something creepy crawly is causing trouble, it’s a good idea to learn different home remedies for dog [...]

Just like humans, pets can experience complications in their system that can lead to some of the same problems their owners face. A regular walk outside can turn into a call for action. If you find your dog straining to go to the bathroom or they produce dry, firm stool – it’s probably a good [...]

Humans aren’t the only ones who suffer from uncontrollable fits of coughing. Just imagine a dog with the same problem. Poor pooch – he or she is most likely fighting a case of kennel cough. Depending on the bacteria or virus that created this problem, bringing relief and using home remedies for kennel cough can [...]

When it comes to cats and dogs, there is a distinct difference between a ratty, scruffy coat and one that is plagued by mange. The latter is caused by miniscule mites and cannot be cured with a simple bubble bath. Animals with mange need immediate attention because the condition is life threatening when left untreated. [...]

If fleas and ticks weren’t enough for your pet to avoid, they also have to contend with the threat of the very irritating presence of ear mites. Depending on the species, ear mites attack dogs, cats, rabbits, and even cattle. As a highly contagious pet condition, it is important to supply your companion with an [...]

In case you’ve ever wondered who is the most successful creature on Earth when it comes to reproduction, you probably never thought that the flea tops the list. Despite the fact that there are thousands and thousands of species of flea to contend with, a handful of factors help boost the population of fleas in [...]

As soon as your dog begins to lift his or her leg to feverishly scratch behind their ears and about the rest of their body, you can only hope dog fleas are not the reason. Not only does the common canine pest terrorize pooches of all shapes and sizes, but also causes irritating consequences for [...]