Arnica for dogs. 16 amazing benefits

Why is Arnica Montana a wonder drug for dogs?? Arnica Montana is one of the oldest and time tested drug of the homoeopathy regime. If you have been following my blog, you know that I am all in favor of herbal remedies and non-side effect medication for my boy and foster kids. I do not like to take unnecessary risks by administering him any kind of pain killer (NSAIDs) which might cause side effects in the future. I know a lot of you would want the same thing for your pups too. Today, I bring you the best homoeopathic remedy, arnica for dogs which I have personally used and can guarantee positive results. Other articles you might be interested in:  11 symptoms your DOG IS IN PAIN and what to do Effects of administering NSAIDs to dogs (pain killers) Herbal remedies for pain management in dogs (PART I) Herbal remedies for pain management in dogs (PART II) Arnica Montana can have a wide variety of effects on dogs Thus, for this post, I bring yo......

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Why dogs eat grass? Reasons

Ever wondered why does your dog tend to eat grass when you take him out for his walk? Most of the time when Delta is out on his walk, he tends to munch on the grass on the side of the road. Despite being a chicken loving pup, his obsession with eating grass is quite intriguing to me. Considering the fact that he hates cows, why is he taking up their habits?? Could it be that he is  Sick? Hungry? Bored? Become a vegetarian?? Thus, I decided to find out the reason behind such behavior. Stay tuned if this is something that has been perplexing you too... Are you perplexed by the same behavior being displayed by your pup? Yes? Then you are at the right place. Let's start with a label. What is this grass-eating behavior referred to as? This type of behavior is called  PICA. What is PICA? PICA is technically used to refer to a disorder in which your dog eats items which are not food (any item which has extremely negligible nutritional value).......

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Is CBD oil a good option for dogs?

Right now the whole world is talking about CBD (medical marijuana) oil and its benefits in providing relief from ailments like seizures, anxiety, pain and even cancer. On several Facebook groups, I saw people recommending CBD for dogs suffering from anxiety. ...

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How to engage your dog when at home?

7 ways to have an enjoyable lockdown with your dog So you are stuck in quarantine. You are missing going to work every day, meeting your friends,  having a social life. Here are 7 ways you can make your lockdown enjoyable with your pup...!! You have cleaned your house, played video games, tried your hand at cooking and now it feels like the walls are coming closer and you are starting to feel suffocated. One can only take so much of  self-isolation. So what to do now? How to make your days easier to pass? The one thing I can tell you for sure is that there is someone who is extremely happy to have you home and all to himself/ herself... that person is YOUR DOG..!!! On any normal day (a day without lockdown) our dogs don't see us lounging around the house. What they see is us running hither thither for our work. Even when we are home we are worried about the work the next day. However, right now, there is no work to worry about for tomorrow. You may feel like clawi......

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Training methods can influence your dog

Why does your training style matter for your dog's future behavior? ...

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Herbal remedies for dog pain II

Seeing our beloved dogs in pain crush us from inside. No one knows it better than me. I am currently semi- fostering 9 dogs who live in my locality. Two of them have a sprained leg (Guy and Oreo), one of them has hair shedding off her body (Momma Gal), one of them suffered a stroke (Anne) a while back but is doing better now. Thus, I keep looking for natural remedies to help my kids. ...

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Herbal remedies for dog pain I

In my previous blog post,  11 signs that your dog is in pain ,  I discussed the possible symptoms you can use to identify that your beloved boy/girl is suffering from pain. However, our role as dog guardians does not end there, does it? We are completely responsible for their mental, physical and emotional well being. Thus, our role starts from diagnosing that our pup might be in pain to doing everything we can to help and alleviate the discomfort and pain. Although the first thing to do is to set up an appointment with your veterinarian, sometimes this option may come with its own set of difficulties like:...

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DIY indoor activity course for dogs

Make this DIY indoor activity course for your pooch and never let your dog lack in exercise....

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CORONAVIRUS!! What you must know

Coronavirus! What you need to know as a dog guardian!...

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Pain killer effect on dogs

Are NSAIDs really worth as a pain management option for your dog?...

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Dog is in pain: 18 unique signs and symptoms

18 signs, a dog is in pain and what to do Dogs are probably the most resilient creatures on this planet. They try to not be bothered by small cuts or bruises. Since they cannot speak, it is difficult to understand whether your dog is in pain  because of an injury or any other underlying cause. In this article I bring you the symptoms and signs of your dog in pain.  I am currently taking care of an Indian pariah dog (named Guy Wigglebutt) who lives in my colony. The first night I found Guy, he was wailing in pain (I am guessing he was in a fight with other dogs). He could barely get up. He would not have lasted beyond a few days if I did not tend to his pain immediately. He had a huge swelling on his right thigh and would cry if he had to move it even an inch. His leg is better now however, he still has a severe limp. I am hoping with regular care and massage with arnica oil, he will be back to his former self soon.  A note of caution: Never attempt to treat......

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