more home remedies to add to the archives...

Great thread on home remedies for canine bladder infections, click here to read. Many sing the praises of apple cider vinegar and yogurt, as a home remedy, and we have to agree. The dogs have been enjoying acv & yogurt for years. We have also used pureed cranberries/juice, cranberry capsules or tinctures.

Apparently another home remedy for canine bladder infections is cream of tartar. We have heard that this really helps, but haven't tried it yet. Apparently, you mix a teaspoon of cream of tartar in the water bowl every day for about a week .

If the home remedies don't start working right away, please see your Vet asap.


10 ways to use baking soda to care for your pets- click here to view the entire list.

1. Use baking soda as a dry wash for your dogs. Sprinkle on, rub in and brush out. This is an easy way to control odor between bathing.

2. Maintain healthy teeth by dipping a damp, soft toothbrush in baking soda and brush gently. To help with bad breath try using the following solution mixed in a spray bottle. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of water. Spray your pet’s mouth regularly.

* I've seen baking soda mentioned in several books, and online sites, that it works great for brushing canine teeth. But I've also read that baking soda is bad for dogs. Of course I didn't see any info to back up that claim.
If anyone knows more info, please let us know. :)

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cranberries for dogs

Meena has had chronic UTIs since she was a puppy. She used to take meds from the Vet a few times a year, but they always came back. It seems like less grains and cranberries seem to help. I must say I'm not a Vet, but if your pet has chronic UTIs, then perhaps you may want to take a look at their diet.

fresh cranberries...


pureed...



cranberry cubes... * serve defrosted with regular diet


We just add defrosted cubes, as well as yogurt, to their regular raw food diet when necessary. Plus, we add some to their regular veggie mix. It's great to buy them in season and freeze. I really want to learn how to can fruits and vegetables.
Also, you can mix them with yogurt and make frozen treats. We did that here.

dogs and fireworks

* Yikes! It's that time of year again. Here are some helpful tips to help your pet deal with the stress, found via dogtime.com...
- Keep your dog inside, and if possible, don't leave him alone in the house.
- Drown out the noise of the fireworks as much as possible. Close your windows and turn on the radio or television. - Make sure he has access to his crate or "safe place" during the show, and casually toss him a treat once in a while.
- Act normal! Talk to your dog in an upbeat voice and go about your usual activities. Coddling or babying isn't advised: your dog takes his cues from you, so if he senses that you're confident and unafraid, he'll be more likely to respond in a similar manner.

* Rescue Remedy is a great product to help your pet relax...


* Melatonin can also be helpful.
You can find this at your neighborhood drug store. The people stuff works just fine. Stick it into a piece of cheese and serve.

* Herbal tonics with Valerian and Scullcap work great too.
You can find good herbal tonics at health food stores, holistic Vets, and at many pet supply stores.

Hope you have an enjoyable holiday! Relax, have fun and be safe.
Mee & Dee xo