Your Old Dog

  A complete guide to natural & holistic Dog Care  

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Oats for Dogs & the Health Benefits

Using oats for dogs offers offers some amazing health benefits when used correctly. Well-known to almost anyone with familiarity with animals (especially horses) knows the extraordinary benefits of this grain for dogs IF your dog is in need of grain in his or her diet. Typically, dogs do not require grains.

Wild oat may look like other types of grass or even weeds, but this plant has a few characteristics that make it distinct from other annoying, less suitable shades of green. Read More...

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Health Benefits of Stinging Nettles for Dogs

Most people don’t think of nettle for dogs when they think of a good holistic treatment option, but stinging nettles for dogs really do have a host of herbal properties worth exploring.

We’ll touch on some of them in this piece, with the caveat right off the bat that stinging nettle is certainly not the friendliest of herbs in this series. Read More...

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The Trouble with Chocolate for Dogs

Just a couple of days ago, we talked about some common poisons for dogs – including chocolate. A tasty treat for people but a problem and a half for pooches, this stuff is marvelous and deadly.

Most pet owners know that chocolate is poisonous for dogs, but many pet owners don’t know why. Read More...

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Recipes for Dogs Liver Disease

In our experience, a homemade diet made with REAL WHOLE FOODS is an absolute must for dogs with a failing liver. Our recipes for dogs liver disease may be helpful for your dog. Read More...

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Safely Using Grindelia Squarrosa for Dogs

Grindelia squarrosa has outstanding medicinal properties that can be safely used for dogs. It is best known for cough suppression including its ability as an expectorant that stimulates the secretion of mucus. Read More...

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Using Hawthorn Berry for a Dog’s Heart Health

This herb offers some amazing natural cardio benefits for dogs who need help with heart function. When using herbs such as hawthorn berry, the best results are achieved when combined with a healthy, wholefood diet for your dog. THIS IS A MUST! Read More...

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Horsetail Herb For Dogs Bone Health & Infections

Its ability to get things moving makes it a practical part of one’s herbal toolkit, but there are always precautions. Still, using this “fossil” of a plant is generally safe for most dogs and can provide a respectable, compact fix for many of the problems associated with the fine art of getting older. Read More...

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Safely Using Turmeric for Dogs

While regular use of turmeric for dogs may seem a little unusual; the benefits of adding this wonder herb to your best friend’s diet, are very high. There are a number of natural herbs, plants, and spices that are often considered outside the realm of what’s considered “normal” for pets but offer just as many benefits that work just as well for dogs as they do for people. Read More....

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How to Use Honey For Dogs

There are several reason that pet owners should consider using honey for dogs. Honey is a powerhouse naturally high in enzymes, high in antioxidants and flavonoids, and it kills anti-resistant bacteria including MRSA.

Honey has helped dogs with all sorts of issues including allergies, infections, kennel cough, digestion, wounds including burns, hot spots, and pressure sores. Read More...

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Garlic for Dogs and How To Safely Use It

There is plenty of negative information available on the internet surrounding the use of garlic for dogs.

The problem is that pet owners aren’t getting the whole story. Garlic CAN safely be used for your dog and offer tremendous rewards. In humans, studies indicate that garlic may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, provide anti-microbial and anti-tumor effects and help with high levels of blood glucose, plus build immunity. Read More....

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Using Herbs for Dogs – Complete Guide with Dosage

For the past 3 decades, herbs have been a major part of healing our own dogs and the dogs we work with.

This page is an introduction to an ongoing series in our article library dedicated to using herbs for dogs. You’ll find helpful content on individual herbs and how to use them to help with your dog’s sickness, pain, mental health, general maintenance, etc. Read More...

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Juniper Berries for Dogs & How to Safely Use

Discover how to safely use juniper berries for dogs. This amazing berry is celebrated for its practice as an astringent and diuretic. Plus it has antimicrobial properties that help detoxify and purify the blood through the urinary tract. It’s believed to be helpful for lowering blood sugar levels and aids in strengthening the kidneys. It’s also good for the skin, which makes it a very versatile addition do your dog’s herbal remedy cabinet. Read More...

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Oats for Dogs & the Health Benefits

Using oats for dogs offers offers some amazing health benefits when used correctly. Well-known to almost anyone with familiarity with animals (especially horses) knows the extraordinary benefits of this grain for dogs IF your dog is in need of grain in his or her diet. Typically, dogs do not require grains.

Wild oat may look like other types of grass or even weeds, but this plant has a few characteristics that make it distinct from other annoying, less suitable shades of green. Read More...

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Health Benefits of Oxeye Daisy for Dogs

Also conveniently known as dog daisy, oxeye daisy for dogs is an incredibly useful plant found by roadsides and around vacant lots in North America. This wild relative of the pyrethrum daisy is similar in appearance to the standard daisy, although there are differences in how the leaf appears. The leaves of oxeye daisy feature long stems that have rounded teeth around the round edges.

Considered an invasive species in more than 40 countries around the world, oxeye daisy is native to Eurasia but is now found all over the place in North America. Read More...

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Health Benefits of Stinging Nettles for Dogs

Most people don’t think of nettle for dogs when they think of a good holistic treatment option, but stinging nettles for dogs really do have a host of herbal properties worth exploring.

We’ll touch on some of them in this piece, with the caveat right off the bat that stinging nettle is certainly not the friendliest of herbs in this series. Read More...

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Safely Using Hop for Dogs

Therapeutic Uses of Hop for Dogs

The plant is a perennial that blooms mid-to-late summer, with lobed leaves reminiscent of grapevines. The main use of hop as a sedative is in treating the symptoms of anxiety and other troubles in dogs. There is no evidence to suggest that hop treats the causes of these symptoms, but, and there may be other difficulties under the surface that should be addressed. Hop does not treat metabolic imbalances or hyperthyroidism, for instance, so you should seek further assistance in those cases. Read More...

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Health Benefits of Flaxseed for Dogs and How To Use Safely

Is Flaxseed Good for Dogs?

While, it’s critical that you supplement your dog’s daily diet with good flaxseed oil for dogs, it’s equally important to determine which type of oil is best for your dog.

When deciding, an important thing to remember is that flaxseed is made up of mostly ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) which is an omega 3 fatty acid. While that might sound good, it’s not so good for your dog because his body has to work twice as hard to convert ALA to EPA and DHA in order for him to take advantage of its benefits.... Read More!