OTHER ARTICLES
Here you will find numerous additional FREE articles written and submitted from both accredited pet/animals professionals as well as from NHP readers.
A Beginners Guide to Horse Medication by Paul Kramer (July 7, 2008)
Finding the right medication for horses is a tricky business, taking into consideration the possible side effects and for racehorses, making sure that the drugs taken would not affect the horse’s performance in the race. However, the challenge definitely does not end there. Getting the drugs into the horse’s mouth (and making it stay in) is a different matter altogether.
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A Dog Giving Birth – What to Expect! by Andrew Dillon (June 24, 2008)
Your dog is pregnant and gone the full gestation period, okay, so now comes the scary part: actual birthing. Let me tell you from experience that this usually starts at around 10 o’clock at night—the perfect time to prevent you from getting any sleep and late enough that you will have to go to the emergency vets clinic if you have problems
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A Happy Dog – How To Avoid Behavioural Difficulties by Kit Marsters (September 15, 2008)
With dogs frequently in the media, most often in a bad light, it is easy to think of them as dangerous animals. When they bare their teeth and growl, it takes a brave person to not feel intimidated. Why did these dogs make the news for bad behaviour? Is it still safe to add a dog to the family? And what about the kids?
It is common knowledge that dogs are pack animals. As such, dogs need companionship and this helps make them such wonderful pets. They are sociable beings, perhaps even more so than the humans they easily accept as family.
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Allergies in Cats by Donovan Baldwin (May 4, 2008)
Just like humans a common health problem in cats is allergy. It’s strange that we always worry about humans being allergic to cats, but so seldom hear about what cats are allergic to!In this way, cats aren’t that much different from humans. Some foreign substance, commonly referred to as an allergen or antigen, triggers a situation in which the cat’s immune system goes into hyper drive and produces symptoms of an allergic condition.
When a cat is allergic to something, common indications will be itchy skin, coughing and/or sneezing in the case of a respiratory problem, or vomiting or diarrhea in the case of a digestive allergy.
Allergies in cats seem to fall into these major categories. Allergies to fleas, foods, things inhaled, or something they have come in contact with.
Alternative Medicine for Pet Intestinal Worms by Bruce Maul (June 3, 2008)
One of the typical diseases to inflict household pets includes the infestation of the digestive tract by intestinal and other parasitic worms. Intestinal parasitism is likely a tricky disorder considering that no physical symptoms would indicate the intrusion of parasitic worms such as the hookworm, roundworm and whipworm. Nonetheless, if a cat or dog suffers from chronic diarrhea or is unusually sluggish despite the regular feeding of nutritious meals-while sporting a dull mane or a swollen belly, then this might just be a signal of worm infestation.
An Average Dogs Life Span by Rick London (September 25, 2008)
By now, many of you who have followed my writings know that I am The Dog Man Of Hot Springs (I also love cats), but I tend to adopt stray dogs. I would adopt the cats but most are feral and remain untouchable so I leave food out for them.
You may (or may not) have heard about my twenty year old dog “Thor” and how he became to stay so healthy so long. If not, I will not go into detail here as I don’t want to be repetitive, but will simply say he nearly died several times along the way, I now know after talking to numerous holistic vets, due to processed dog food. This was many years before “the scare”.
For the past eight years he has been on the b.a.r.f diet (bones and raw foods) and again, I won’t go into the details of that diet (except that it is all raw human-grade meat, bones fruits and veggies (and herbal tinctures). For more information on it, simply google the b.a.r.f diet. It works great for dogs and cats as well. Thor, is finally reaching the age where he is experiencing a few health issues (at an age when most dogs do who eat processed foods at about age six-to-ten.
Aromatherapy for Dogs by Tracey Peapell (January 17, 2009)
Did you know that Aromatherapy is wonderful for dogs? It not only has brilliant healing powers for their body but can be immensely beneficial to their happiness and general well being. Here are a 10 ways in which you can use Aromatherapy to enrich your dogs’ life.
Cancer in Pets by Deanna Raeke (September 24, 2007)
Cancer is not uncommon in dogs and cats and the incidence increases with age. It accounts for almost half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans, while cats get fewer cancers.
Canine and Feline Arthritis by Else Grau (December 4, 2007)
Arthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in aging dogs and cats. This article offers some treatment options for easing the discomfort of your dogs or cats suffering from arthritis.
Arthritis is an inclusive term for a number of degenerative joint diseases. Pain, swelling and/or stiffness occur in all of them.
Communicating with Animals by Sue Bond (March 17, 2008)
At some stage or another you, and other animal lovers, may have wished that you could talk to your animals. It may be that you wanted to know where they were hurting and how you could help them, or why they were behaving the way they were. How often have you had to give your animal medicine or treatment which they hated and wished you could explain that you are doing it to help them and if only they would co-operate things would improve?
Dealing with Aggression in Dogs by Russell Hancock (July 8, 2008)
Stop, Don’t Look, and Listen
Whenever you come across a dog that appears threatening or begins to growl angrily at you, whatever you do, do not react in a frightened manner.
First things first, stop. Collect yourself and broadcast a calm front. Next, make sure that you remain still and avoid looking at the animal in the eyes. Finally, avoid making loud noises that may startle the animal. Speak softly and refrain from any language that strays from the clichéd commands of “sit” or “stay.”
If the dog becomes more aggressive, different measures should be taken, but once the dog relaxes, move away slowly.
Does Your Cat Have Feline Leukemia? by Kelly Fleming (September 16, 2008)
Feline Leukemia is a very deadly killer to your cat. This is an incurable virus, one not to take lightly. This virus is responsible for more deaths of cats in the world than any other disease, condition or infection out there today. Male and outdoor cats are more likely to get this virus than female and indoor cats. Outdoor cats roam a lot more than indoor so they are more susceptible to various diseases and infections where ever they go.
There are a few different ways healthy cats can contract this virus from cats that are already infected and those are: sneezing, biting, wounds, blood transfusions, mouth and nose contact, sharing a litter box, mutual grooming, and sharing food dishes.
Does Your Dog Have Hip Dysplasia? by Billy Baker (September 16, 2008)
You may well be assuming that Spot is just getting old when you see him getting a bit stiff and possibly limping. However, if your Spot is a large to giant sized dog breed he may well be suffering from hip dysplasia or dog arthritis.
What is canine hip dysplasia?
Canine hip dysplasia is a disease that can occur in a dog’s hip. Basically, the hips are not formed correctly, leaving the dog hugely susceptible to canine arthritis in their hips. Hip dysplasia in dogs can occur in puppies from as young as 5 months, but the ensuing arthritis in the hips generally doesn’t strike Spot until he is middle aged.
Dog and Dolphin Healing by Kate Loving Shenk (February 25, 2008)
The following is an interview Kate conducted with Hungarian Film Maker Ildiko Minko.
Her love for Dogs and Dolphins has prompted her to set up a foundation to enlighten the world about the healing capacities of these 2 species. Read and In-Joy!!
Dog Communication – Are You Listening? by Jane Dinunzio (January 17, 2009)
Dogs have only a few ways to let us know what they are feeling. By understanding these actions will enable us to know when something is wrong with your dog, or they are happy and carefree.
Most devoted dog owners can immediately tell what their dogs are feeling by different body language signals. Most dogs have similar and repetitious signals that are generally easy for someone who understands their dog, will then help understand a friendly dog on the street, or in a dog park, from a potential enemy.
If you are not sure of what a dog is saying check out these few different examples that I have learned from my dogs, Lady and Lola.
Dog Days by Kate Loving Shenk (January 10, 2008)
I found a rugged quartz crystal in our garden yesterday and brought it to my writing table, to gaze at its beauty and reveal its mystery as I write, like gazing into a crystal ball.
The five crystals in the center of it are perfect, in their own wild way, like the days I spent in total conflict with myself, with society and the world.
It brings to mind one of my favorite Alphia stories, my golden German Shepard Collie of the 1960’s, the pre-Funk commune years, occurring several months after the communal caravan arrived in San Francisco.
Dog Disease by Sarah Young (October 15, 2008)
What is the dog disease Pyometra?
Pyometra in short means a pus-filled uterus which affects primarily dogs that are five years and older; more common older female dogs. If not surgically removed, Pyometra will often result in death for most dogs.
The main cause of Pyometra is usually an imbalance of female hormones, primarily progesterone which results is an overactive uterus lining. Secretions accumulate in the cavity of this organ and cause distention. Bacteria entering through the vagina may cause secondary infection in some cases; however, many of the pus-filled organs are sterile when cultured.
Dog Health Problems – Allergies, Itching and Incessant Licking by Jane Dinunzio (November 25, 2008)
Parasites, Canine Allergies, Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies – So what is really the cause? That is what this article by Jane Dinunzio will assist you with.
The first priority for owners tackling dog skin problems or dog allergies should be to immediately to switch to an organic based diet, whether home made or a premium brand name. When buying organic dog food look for a certification of over 70% organic, and of course the first ingredient is always meat. This is something that definitely will not harm your pet, and is the easiest and least expensive way to start figuring out what is causing the licking and allergies.
Dog and Cats Love Life – Make it Amazing with Reiki by Margaret Ann Jones (October 28, 2008)
Dogs, Cats, and Horses love Reiki, I have been privileged to work with these wonderful animals, and I know how much they love their Reiki sessions.
I would like to talk about our special friends; the animals and pets we all love. It doesn’t matter what pet you have, Dog, Cat, Horse or Snake. Reiki will work for them.
Those skeptical about complementary medicine will usually attribute any beneficial effect to the placebo response. “If I believe strongly enough that Reiki (or whatever) will make me better” then the likelihood is that better you will be!
Dogs Fear of Thunder and Lightening by David Beart (December 5, 2007)
There are various environmental sounds that cause a dog to become afraid or frightened. It doesn’t matter whether the animal is living in a crowded metropolitan city or a spacious rural town; the chance of inclement weather causing physical and/or mental distress is high. A dog’s fears of noise and light are big concerns for pet owners, but there are ways to decrease your dog’s fear of lightning and thunder.
Dog owners worry that a dog will become frightened during a thunderstorm. This fear results from the appearance and sound of lightning and thunder. Dogs have an instinctual fear of loud noises and flashing light. When two clouds are separated by a lightning bolt, then re-merge, a flash of light and sustained, loud ‘rumble’ occur. Upon seeing the flash, dogs are alerted, knowing that the sharp ‘crack’ of thunder will follow and scare them.
Equine Muscle Relief Therapy (EMRT) by Sue Connolly (July 29, 2008)
Equine Muscle Release Therapy (EMRT™) and was brought to the UK in 1997 by Alison Goward, who first developed this therapy in Australia. Equine Muscle Release Therapy grew out of the famous Bowen Technique for humans. This was pioneered in Australia by Tom Bowen and is now recognised as a powerful treatment throughout the world. Alison quickly realised that the human technique could not be directly transposed to horses. They are quadrupeds with a very different muscular structure, an inflexible spine, a differing digestive system and no gall bladder. Thus she embarked on what is a continuing programme of research and development. It is the only equine treatment accredited by the Bowen Association of Australia, and is the result of more than ten years of development and on-going research.
Sue Connolly, EMRT™ practitioner explains, “Equine Muscle Release Therapy is an important piece in the jigsaw of horse care. It is very gentle and non-invasive but, by releasing muscle spasms, it can have a positive effect in surprising ways.”
