4 Causes of Hot Spots
Hot spots are open, red sores caused by a dog constantly licking the site of irritation. But what leads to the incessant licking?
A WET COAT
It is not uncommon for a dog that loves to swim to often develop hot spots, because they are constantly wet. Dogs tend to lick at wet fur, which in turn can actually lead to a hot spot. Be sure after swimming or bathtime, that you thoroughly dry your dog’s coat, especially if they have long
Understanding Pet Allergies and Treating Them Holistically
Skin and coat issues due to allergies are one of the greatest complaints that veterinarians see in their practices every day. They are the most annoying, and unfortunately, the least responsive to pharmaceutical treatment. Allergies can wear both you and your pet out! But many times the treatment is merely putting a “band aid” on the problem and not treating the root cause, therefore the problems keep returning. Fortunately, holistic veterinarians have a new modality to deal with these issues
HOw Can I use Essential oils on Exotic Animals?
Water-based is the best way of applying EO’s for all homes with exotic animals. Exotics would include: Gerbils, Rats, Snakes, Hermit Crabs, Ferrets, Chinchillas, hamsters, lizards and mice.
Here is our recommendations for applying oil blends to your exotic pets:
Diffusion:
(apply 1-2 tsp of our original blend, add to cold water diffuser, and water to fill line)—An appropriate diffuser is available on our “Products Page”
The Petting Technique:
Place a few drops of the original blend and rub it between your hands and then