Holistic Health Care Tips for Your Dogs

 

Not every level of taking care of your pet involves a veterinarian or prescription medication. Just as humans can benefit from holistic, or more natural, types of treatment, so can your dog. Holistic care for dogs is all about taking a natural approach to ensuring good health and well-being for your pet overall. Let's take a look at some of the ways you can provide holistic care for your best friend at home.

Holistic Dental Care

While periodic dental checkups with the vet are important, you can also offer holistic care for dogs at home when it comes to their oral health. Pick up a good three-sided toothbrush, such as a Petzlife Oral Care 3-Sided Toothbrush, and brush your dog's teeth a few times weekly. Treats can also be a good way to deter plaque formation. For example, Proden Plaqueoff Mini Dental Dog Chews are a good option. 

Dog Vitamins and Supplements

Vitamins and supplements fill in the gaps in your dog's nutrition plan to make sure they are getting everything they need biologically to stay healthy. You can pick up supplements in so many forms, but it can always be a good idea to find a well-made supplement that your dog will actually enjoy. For instance, Answers Additional Formula Fermented Cow Milk Kefir is a good way to give your dog an added boost of calcium and other minerals.

Urinary Tract Support

Some dogs can be especially prone to urinary tract (UT) issues. From painful infections to other problems, some of the risks can be thwarted with the right care. You can help deter many of those issues through holistic care by:

• • Encouraging water consumption
• • Supplementing with probiotics, zinc, cranberry, parsley leaf, or marshmallow root
• • Offering soothing foods like yogurt, raw fruit, and raw vegetables

Remember, some foods can also irritate a sensitive urinary tract. If your dog has shown problems with UT infections or otherwise, steer clear of spinach, dairy, carrots, and asparagus.

Wound and Skin Care

Irritated skin and even small wounds can leave your dog uncomfortable and quickly lead to problems with infection. Holistic care for dogs with skin issues involves tending to wounds and skin problems in a natural way before they become big problems. For example, a topical agent with aloe for dogs can help soothe minor irritation and supplements can help your dog's skin heal more quickly. If you spot a wound, something like Vetericyn Plus Antimicrobial Hydrogel can encourage healing.

Holistic Care for Dogs Supports a Naturally Healthy Life

Holistic care is all about supporting your dog's health and well-being in a natural way. At Aleyr, we work directly with a holistic veterinarian to curate product collections for our stores. If you are looking for the best products to make a part of your everyday holistic care plans for your cabinet companion, be sure to take a look at our collection.