WHOLESOME HOUND
Products to enhance a healthy canine lifestyle
Free your dog from meat meals and unsavory by-products with BIXBI LIBERTY. Made with 100% USDA inspected and passed fresh meat and whole food ingredients steam cooked at low temperatures to lock in nutrients. Healthy, delicious, digestible dog food at a reasonable price. BIXBIPet.com
HempCalm provides fast-acting calm and comfort support for stressed and anxious pets. The perfect remedy for stressful situations, travel & separation anxiety, vet visits & grooming, loud noises, and more. Contains proprietary blends of USDA Certified Organic Broad-Spectrum Hemp (with naturally occurring CBD) and patented C10 Calming Colostrum Complex™. Developed by a Board-Certified Animal Nutritionist. hempvet.pet
Ocu-GLO Soft Chews for Dogs and Cats are a blend of powerful antioxidants that complement traditional therapy. Formulated to protect vital cells in the eye at the DNA and protein levels from oxidative damage, this formula includes Grapeseed Extract, Lutein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids. It also includes Astaxanthin for enhanced antioxidant support! animalnecessity.com
Does your large breed dog have low energy, experience pain or have mobility issues? Superior Canine Joint Support contains seven powerful ingredients for maximum lifestyle impact. Boosts energy, relieves pain, improves mobility, and provides connective tissue support. A healthy part of your dog’s daily maintenance plan. Made in the USA. cheekypetz.com/jointsupport
I’m-Yunity for dogs is the only clinically proven medicinal mushroom extract of Coriolus versicolor. It helps to reduce your dog’s pain and fatigue while improving energy levels, mobility and appetite. Start improving your dog’s immunity and quality of life today! Use code "moderndog" for 5% off, and learn about clinical results and rewards programs at buyimyunity.com!
Spurr’s Big Fix is ideal for use on cuts and scrapes, and is particularly helpful on hot spots. Simply spray the affected area and the antiseptic ingredients quickly disinfect while the soothing qualities of tea tree and other essential oils immediately go to work. It is all-natural and made in the USA. spurrsbigfix.com
#3 A Healing Touch
Touch your dog! Many studies have shown that children raised with dogs in their homes are much less likely to develop allergies and autoimmune issues… but what about the other way around? Touching our dogs, especially if we’re dirty and sweaty, allows for cross species diversity and “seeding” to create a diverse microbiome for your dog and you! If your dog is really suffering with skin disease, try rubbing your body all over with a dry cotton towel BEFORE your shower and then wipe your dog with it, or lay it across her bed. To me, hugging and cuddling is even better but if you’re apprehensive about doing it with a dog who has severe skin disease then this is an alternative. One of the saddest things I’ve ever seen is when a family stops touching their dog because she’s smelly or looks “diseased,” causing her to become emotionally isolated. Add a stupid plastic cone to the mix, and now you know why it’s a huge passion for me to try and get to the bottom of the epidemic of skin problems in dogs.
#4 Homeopathy to the Rescue
Homeopathy uses tiny amounts of natural substances, like plants and minerals, to stimulate the healing process.
1. Apis (Bee venom) Use when your dog has: dry, intensely red skin covered with whitish or transparent flakes and marked swelling of the affected area. The marked burning and itching may be ameliorated by cold bathing or even ice-packs.
2. Rhus Tox (Poison ivy) Use when your dog has: contact dermatitis or a contact allergy. This presents as fiercely itchy skin, often with oozing or discharge, or dry, red, chapped, raw skin—often looks like they have poison ivy. This dog will be very restless from the itch and can feel better if they go for a walk but as soon as they stop they itch again.
3. Belladonna Use when your dog has: inflamed, hot and swollen skin, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and/or is generally feeling terrible.
4. Arnica Use when your dog has: overall pain; when it looks like your dog doesn’t want to move or be touched and just feels sick all over.
5. Chamomilla (Chamomile) Use when your dog has: sensitive, painful urticaria/hives, often with irritability or restlessness. This dog will be averse to being approached or touched because their skin hurts. Chamomile can also be used as a topical to soothe itchy, irritated skin. Brew a strong tea, then add a little extra water, rinse your dog with the tea and leave on.
6. Sulfur Use when your dog is: smelly, sweaty, and hot to the touch. This dog seeks out cool places and feels better when cool.
7. Nat Mur Use when your dog has: dry, flaky skin. This dog may go away to hide when itchy and may be sad and depressed from the itch.
How to administer: Try a 30c potency of the remedy that is most indicated and give every eight to 12 hours for three doses, ONLY then stop. If, at any point, your dog is worse, do not give the next dose.
If, after four days, there is no change whatsoever, move to a different remedy. If your dog improves but then starts to decline, repeat the remedy the same way.
For dogs who are in great distress you can use a single dose of arnica 200c and aconite 200c together. If it helps calm them down you can use as needed, up to once daily until the indicated remedy starts to work and to give the other tools you are using a chance to help on a deeper level.
Sending love to you and your animals. You’ve got this.
As always, check with your vet before starting any new protocol.