Dog Care Blog

Natural remedies, training methods and the latest developments in dog care products to help you have a complete understanding of your relationship with your dog.

Natural Dog Remedies

At good-dog-care.com we promote and believe in natural dog remedies for prevention and treatment of canine diseases. While it has its place, conventional medicine for dogs has failed our pets in many ways. Over-vaccination, over use of antibiotics and commercial pet foods leading to immune system problems are some of the major causes in the rising instances of chronic illness in dogs today.

Just like us, dogs are affected by the health hazards of today's modern living. Pollution, bad diet, stress and unhealthy lifestyles can lead to a variety of illnesses that are very similar to those we experience as humans.

Emotional and psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems are just as common in dogs as they are in their owners. Physical diseases like diabetes, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction, kidney and liver disease, arthritis, digestive disorders, UTI, and other problems are becoming more common in domesticated animals.

There is another option. By choosing natural and herbal remedies for your dog, you can be sure you are taking a gentle approach to your dog's problems and keeping him or her away from strong medications that can cause major side effects in the long term. Many strong antibiotics and painkillers can lead to health imbalances and chronic diseases.

Sometimes changing to a natural diet, rather than commercial dog food, will see a vast improvement in your dog's health.

Anal gland blockage can be a perfect example of this. If your dog is constantly dragging his bottom on the ground, or scooting as it is known, it is probably a sign of impacted anal glands. These are the glands or small sacs on either side of the anus that are naturally secreted when your dog eliminates. when they become blocked they irritate your dog and abcesses can form if they are not treated.

AnalGlandz is a natural remedy that can treat this condition and changing to a more natural diet should eliminate the problem completely.

Natural dog remedies are very effective in almost all cases of common dog ailments, they have no unpleasant or dangerous side effects, but still achieve successful results.

Try to get into the habit of examining your dog regularly to prevent any unusual conditions from developing and becoming more difficult to treat.

Preventing Yeast Infections in Dogs Ears

Yeast infections in dog's ears usually show as scales on the skin around the infected area that give off a nasty odour.

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Dog Ear Ablation

Depending on the severity of the dog's ear infection, ear ablation may have to be considered.

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Treating and Preventing Dog Ear Infections

Dog ear infections can cause serious discomfort and ruin your dog's appetite for life.

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dog ear mites

Dog ear mites are external parasites that can infect your pets and in some cases, humans.

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Dog Cancer

We recognize that dog cancer is a fatal disease, and a permanent remedy is not possible

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Veterinarian

When you dog has a health problem that you can't solve, the natural thing to do is look for a good veterinarian. But where do you start?

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Amazing Dog Facts

Here are some amazing dog facts we've discovered. Some are true dog facts and others are general quirky items that have come to our notice over the years.

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Top 5 Health Conditions that can Lead to Obesity in Dogs

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Best Dog Training Techniques

One of the responsibilities of being a responsible owner is dog training

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Diagnosing Cancer in Dogs

The success of treatments for cancer in dogs are directly linked to the point at which they are discovered. If not diagnosed early, there are substantial probabilities of cancer in dogs spreading

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Symptoms Of Dog Worms

The easiest way to dicover if your pet is suffering from dog worms, is by looking at the animal’s feces.

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Choosing a Dog Breed

Did you know that the number of dog breeds is continuously changing? If you're choosing a dog breed, then you have several options. Here are some helpful tips for selecting the right one

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Hydrotherapy for Dogs

The most suitable type of hydrotherapy for dogs and the expected regime will be determined following the initial assessment of the dog

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Holistic Dog Treatments

Holistic dog treatments promote the animal's natural healing capabilities from within as well as through harnessing the energies from the body.

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Caring for Older Dogs

Older dogs face various problems and ailments in their twilight years, but with the right knowledge you can keep them fit and happy in their later life.

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Helping Aging Dogs

The aging process affects all of us sooner or later. It can be incredibly hard watching our once robust energetic companions becoming sedentary and struggling with mobility issues.

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How to Get a Job Working With Dogs

Before you start a career working with dogs, although very rewarding, you need to realise there can be negative aspects to this job as well as the enormous positives.

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How to Become a Dog Trainer

If your dream is to become a dog trainer, there are different career paths you may want to explore.

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Dog Links

General dog links

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German Shepherd Behavior

As with any breed, individual german shepherd behavior will vary. But, also as with any breed, there are common characteristics that are typically shared by all members

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