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Issue #090
May 01, 2018
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In this issue: - Natural Antihistamines for Dogs
- Food Allergies... Hypoallergenic Treats for Dogs
- Minor Skin Irritation Essential Oil Blend
- Product Pick - Itch Support Gold
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Natural Antihistamines for Dogs
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Last issue's newsletter briefly talked about seasonal allergies and how we can use natural remedies to help alleviate symptoms.
In this issue, I want to focus more on some safe natural antihistamines that can be used to help dogs with allergies.
While many vets recommend
antihistamine drugs such as Benadryl to use with dogs, more dog parents now opt for natural antihistamines.
One thing about using natural substances as antihistamines is that, it usually takes longer to see results, so be patient!
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Hypoallergenic Dog Treats
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Talking about allergies... some dogs are allergic not to seasonal pollens or other airborne allergens, but to their own food.
If your dog shows allergy symptoms (e.g. itchy skin, skin and ear infections) all year round, and does not respond to conventional anti-allergy medication, he may be suffering from food allergy.
The only way
to find out which food item(s) he is allergic to is to do an elimination diet. Once you (and your vet) can determine which food items he is OK with, you can then feed your dog such food items and use them to make hypoallergenic dog treats for your dog.
Here are two articles that you may want to read
more on this topic:
And here are some simple dog treat recipes for dogs with food
allergies:
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Minor Skin Irritation/Infection Blend
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If your dog has minor skin irritation or infection due to allergies, try this essential oil blend, which can help soothe the skin.
Lavender and Geranium have antibacterial and
antifungal properties. Roman Chamomile is anti-inflammatory. Of course, all 3 oils have calming effects and may help calm down and relax a fidgety dog.
Recipe:
10 drops Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
10 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
10 drops Geranium (Pelargonium x asperum)
Blend the oils in a dark glass bottle. Add 6 drops of the blend to 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel. Apply to affected area. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
(Want to learn more about how to use essential oils safely with dogs? Get this eBook.)
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Product Pick - Itch Support Gold
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This herbal formula uses a few Chinese herbs (e.g. Dong Quai, Chinese Peony root, Rehmannia root, etc.) that work similarly as antihistamines and also help move the blood to improve circulation.
Many dog parents have seen good results after giving their dogs this herbal formula. They commented that their dogs were no longer itchy, the skin was no longer irritated and inflamed, and sores were healed.
It takes about 3-5 weeks to see results though, so don't expect your dog to stop scratching overnight.
It works for seasonal allergies, food allergies, and generally dry and skin irritations causing itchiness.
Give it a try!
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Until next time, enjoy the May
flowers!
"Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each
day."
~ John Grogan, Author of Marley & Me
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