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Diamond Dog Food Recall Alert

Dog food RECALL

The FDA and CDC are asking everyone using certain pet foods to STOP immediately. Please pass this important post about the Dog Food Recalls  along to everyone you know

Pet parents need to understand the severity of the latest round of dog food recalls. Not only are our beloved pets being faced with more salmonella contamination from one of the country’s leading pet food manufacturers, but it is now spreading to humans.
For more info visit…
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/dog-food-05-12/index.html
http://diamondpetrecall.com/
http://www.fda.gov/   

Recent Dog Food Recall : Don’t Just take this sitting Down!

This is a URGENT Post regarding the most recent Dog Food Recall, This ones includes People Effected!!! A Baby Died!! Folks this is serious. There is not Need to take this laying Down. Just STOP purchasing foods from companies that have had recalls!! There are Hundreds by the way,

Watch the Dog Food Recall  info Video Below.

This dog food is formulated by one of the Top Breeders in the Country, and only using the strictest of protocols for ingrediants and production. PROTECT your pets, No one else is going to!!!  Try Lifes Abundance you will be glad you did.

Unfortunately, another widespread pet food recall has been announced. At this time, it is a voluntary recall including 14 different pet food brands sold in more than 40 states due to possible salmonella contamination. The pet food brands involved in this recall are listed below:

- 4Health
- Apex
- Canidae
- Chicken Soup For the Pet Lover’s Soul
- Country Value
- Diamond
- Diamond Naturals
- Kaytee Fort-Diets
- Kirkland
- Natural Balance
- Premium Edge
- Professional
- Taste Of The Wild
- Wellness, More Added

In addition, according to The Center for Disease Control, 14 people in nine states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis. The CDC reported that multiple brands of dry pet food produced by Diamond Pet Foods at a single manufacturing facility have been linked to some of these infections.

To Order: Go  to HealthyPets.ws for more info and to order

Dog Food Recall,Pet Food Recall

I read this awesome article online regarding Heartworms and ways to protect our pets,  Very Informative. It is nice to know that we have alternative choices in the prevention of Heartworms in our dogs. Especially with the recent shut down of the manufacturer’s of Interceptor and Sentinel. Up to this point I only recommended Interceptor, now I have had to find alternative choices, Here is my top choice for Heartworms Preventative

The Secret is to keep Mosquitos away from your dog A good Start is the ShooTag

Another the Lemon Spray

• Cut lemon in quarters
• Boil 2 cups Water
• Double wrap lemon in Cheese wrap
• Drop wrapped lemon in hot water,
• Cover, steep over night
• In morning, squeeze lemon, Strain with cheese cloth in spray bottle and wallla instant flea, tick and mosquito repellent

Enjoy the Heartworms article below>

The Truth About Heartworms   

by Jean Hofve, DVM

Keep me healthy

For the past two years, veterinarians and pharmaceutical companies have teamed up in a marketing campaign to frighten pet guardians into giving year-round heartworm preventatives to both dogs and cats. The campaign has really ramped up this year. They say they’re doing this to improve protection for individual pets, but we need to take a closer look to discover the truth.

How do pets get heartworms? Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes. Tiny hearworms larvae, called microfilaria, circulate in the blood, and are sucked up by the bug when it feeds on an infected host animal; for heartworms, their natural host is the dog. Once inside the mosquito, the larvae must develop through more stages before they can infect another dog. For that to occur, outside temperatures must remain above 57 degrees F, day and night, for a minimum of 8 days. The warmer the temperature, the faster the larvae will mature. If the temperature drops below that critical level, larval development will stop; but the larvae don’t die—development will re-start at the same point when the weather warms back up. Larvae reach their infective stage in 8 to 30 days (the latter being the entire lifespan of the average mosquito). When an infected mosquito bites a dog or cat, the heartworm microfilaria are deposited on the skin, where they crawl into the bite wound and enter the bloodstream. Inside the body, they get ready to “settle down and raise a family.” In dogs, the heartworm’s natural host, the larvae migrate to the heart and eventually develop into adult worms, reproduce, fill the blood with microfilaria, and pass it on to the next mosquito. The maturation process takes 6-7 months.

What do heartworms do?

Once in the bloodstream, the microfilaria migrate to the right side of the heart and attach there, where they can grow into adulthood. According to the American Heartworm Society, “Clinical signs of heartworm disease may not be recognized in the early stages, as the number of heartworms in an animal tends to accumulate gradually over a period of months and sometimes years and after repeated mosquito bites. Recently infected dogs may exhibit no signs of the disease, while heavily infected dogs may eventually show clinical signs, including a mild, persistent cough, reluctance to move or exercise, fatigue after only moderate exercise, reduced appetite and weight loss.” It takes microfilaria about 6-7 months to mature into adults and start reproducing. Clinical signs are not typically seen before that. Adult worms can live up to 7 years in the dog.

In cats, adult worms can develop, but they cannot reproduce; they take about 9 months to mature, and they tend to live only a year or two. However, adult heartworms are about a foot long, so it only takes 1 or 2 to fill up a cat’s tiny heart and cause serious problems. As it turns out, cats have pretty good defenses of their own. In 80% of cases, the cat’s own immune system kills the larvae and clears the infection. Nevertheless, microfilaria can still cause significant inflammation in the lungs, even in cats who never show any signs of infection. Feline heartworms may be commonly misdiagnosed as asthma or bronchitis, when it is actually Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD). Also, for the 20% of cats who do become persistently infected, severe respiratory and/or cardiac disease can occur. Heartworms have been diagnosed even in cats who spend 100% of their time indoors.

Heartworms Treatment Treatment of a mature heartworms infection can be very dangerous. When the arsenic-based drug is given to an infected dog, the massive die-off of the worms can cause severe inflammation and even respiratory failure. Not all dogs survive treatment. Clearly, prevention is the best option! Alternatively, many veterinarians advocate simply giving the regular heartworm preventative to kill off any microfilaria already present and keep newly deposited larvae from developing, while waiting for the adult worms to die. This may be a more practical alternative for cats, or for dogs that do not have a severe infestation. Except for a the warmest parts of the U.S. (mainly in the southeast), heartworms are a completely seasonal problem. There is no reason to give heartworm medicine to most pets year-round (except to make money for those who make and sell it!).

Seasonal vs. year-round protection In many areas of the country (northern and mountain states, for instance), such warm temperatures simply don’t exist for most of the year, and sustained warm temperatures don’t occur until at least June. In fact, only in Florida and south Texas is year-round heartworm transmission possible.

Within 150 miles of the Gulf Coast, heartworm risk exists 9 months out of the year. In the rest of the country, heartworm transmission is possible between 3 and 7 months out of the year. Hawaii and Alaska have each had a few cases of canine heartworm, but the incidence in those states is very low. It should be obvious that during seasons where there are no mosquitoes, there is no risk of heartworms. Evidently that little fact escaped the attention of the veterinarian who prescribed heartworm protection—in December–for a puppy living high in the Colorado mountains. At that altitude, temperatures are never warm enough for heartworms!

A debate about when to give heartworm preventatives was published in an April 2009 journal article (“Ask the Expert: Year-Round Heartworm Prevention: Two Viewpoints,” by By Dwight Bowman and James Lok, published in NAVC Clinician’s Brief, the official publication of the North American Veterinary Conference, 2009/04/01).

Both authors are university professors in parasitology. The argument presented by Dr. Bowman in favor of year-round heartworm medication focused on just two points: (1) the speculation that “scenarios can arise where transmission may occur in cooler climates in the ‘off season;’ and (2) the completely unrelated issue of prevention of internal parasites by additional drugs added to the heartworm preventative.

Arguing on the other side, Dr. Lok lays out the case for appropriate seasonal control, and concludes, “Besides incurring unnecessary costs for the client, indiscriminate application of broad-spectrum medications can engender further confusion about the primary imperative for these medications—heartworms prevention—and when they are most crucial—during the season of heartworm transmission.”

Of course, if in any given year the weather is unseasonably warm for long enough, exceptions to those recommendations should be made. Having looked at both sides of the issue, I have to agree with those who suggest that giving year-round treatment to animals in states where year-round transmission does not occur is doing an injustice to both the animals being given drugs they don’t need, as well as the pocketbooks of their guardians. This argument is rarely presented since the drug companies have the resources to widely promote their views (and products) to consumers as well as veterinarians.

Heartworm prevention The most common preventative drugs for heartworm are ivermectin (Heargard®), milbemycin (Interceptor®) and selamectin (Revolution®).

While these drugs are generally safe and effective, there are always exceptions. Toxicity associated with ivermectin include depression, ataxia (balance problems or unsteady walk), and blindness, but these are uncommon at the low doses used in heartworm preventatives.

Ivermectin should be used with caution in collies and related breeds such as Old English Sheepdogs and Australian Shepherds, who are more sensitive to the drug’s neurological effects.

Milbemycin, the most common alternative drug for collie breeds, can cause depression/lethargy, vomiting, ataxia, anorexia, diarrhea, convulsions, weakness and hypersalivation.

Selamectin is also used to treat ear mites and some worms; adverse reactions include hair loss at the site of application, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle tremors, anorexia, lethargy, salivation, rapid breathing, and contact allergy.

Another serious and growing problem is resistance of heartworms to these drugs. This means that we are selecting for superworms that will be able to survive and grow even in animals on heartworm preventatives.

As with all cases of resistance, the correct response is to reduce use of the drug and reserve it only for when it is absolutely necessary.

Unfortunately, the veterinary profession and drug industries are continuing to call for all pets to be on medications all year round. This is bad science, and it is bad policy.

Only Natural Pet HW Protect Herbal Formula is a natural product intended for use as a preventative to be used during mosquito season as part of a comprehensive heartworm control program. The formula was designed with two objectives, using herbs that work together to reduce the likelihood of mosquito bites to lower your pet’s risk of becoming infected, and to help eliminate existing larvae-stage parasites in the bloodstream.

This tincture was developed to help prevent heartworm infestation using extracts of herbs well known for their mosquito repelling properties, and others well known for their anti-parasitic properties.

Using an insect repellent like Only Natural Pet Herbal Defense Spray may also help prevent heartworms by keeping mosquitoes away from pets when they are outside.

An herbal approach to heartworm prevention is not like a traditional heartworm pharmaceutical preventative, which chemically kills all heartworm larvae, but it may be an effective and more natural method to prevent heartworm infection.

Consistent dosing is essential for proper protection, along with heartworm testing at least every 6 months.

Heartworm Summary

• 1) The temperature needs to stay above 57 degrees for 8 to 30 days.
• 2) A mosquito has to bite a dog that already has microfilaria in its bloodstream.
• 3) That mosquito has to then bite your dog or cat 8-30 days later.
• 4) You must give the heartworm preventative medication within 6 weeks of mosquito bite to kill microfilaria in the blood and prevent the larvae from growing to adulthood.

Another great source for all natural pet care choices Click here

References: Knight DH, Lok JB. Seasonality of heartworm infections and implications for chemoprophylaxis. Clin Tech Sm An Pract. 1998 May;13(2):77-82. Atkins C. Feline heartworm disease. NAVC Clinician’s Brief. Http://www.cliniciansbrief.com/webrief/25.php. Accessed 5/20/2009.

Heartworms, Natural heartworm options

I hope you have enjoyed this article about Heartworms as much as I did. It is reassuring to know that we do have alternative options for Heartworms Prevention

Heartworms, Heartworms prevention, All Natural heartworms

Make your own Dog Treats

sweet potatoe dog treats

With the most recent recalls including sweet potato dog treats sold by one of my favorite companies, Ingredients made in China seem to going to the death of us all especially our pets, Please do not feed any food , dog treats that are made or ingredients that come from China

The First Treat recipe is for a icy treat for the summer, Below that is the Sweet potato recipe,,Yummy

Frosty Paws Recipe

Recipe for Sweet potatoe dog treats 

These Dog treats are fun to make and Very digestible.

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Sweet Potato, washed & dried
• Recommended Equipment:
• Food dehydrator
• 
  
• Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 250° F
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut off one side of the sweet potato lengthwise, as close to the edge as possible. Cutting the side of the potato first allows you to then turn the potato onto this flat surface that you have just created. Having a stable area to rest the potato will make it easier to cut the potato into slices. Don’t discard that first piece, it comes out just as yummy as the rest!
• Cut the rest of the potato into 1/3″ slices, no smaller than 1/4″.
• Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 3 hours, turning half way through.
• Cool completely on a wire rack.

Storing the  - Although these dog treats are dried, you will want to keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 4 months.

Tips & Techniques

Choosing a Sweet Potato for your Dog Treats - You want to find a potato that is as uniform in shape as possible. This will aid in the drying process as the pieces will be similar in shape and will cook through at the same time. Also, try to find one that has fewer blemishes or bruises. While you’re picking one to make a sweet potato dog chew, go ahead and pick some for the family, too!

Knife Skills - If you are a pro with a knife, you may not need to cut off one side to stable your potato. If that’s the case, then by all means skip that step. However, for those of us who are more handy with a pastry bag, than a knife, having a stable surface makes all the difference.

Cutting Even Pieces for your Dog Treats - One way to ensure your pieces are as even as possible, is to first rest your knife where you would like to cut. Then press down gently across the entire length of the knife. Make a slight cut, then press firmly on your knife from one end to the other, and cut all the way through.

Degree of Chewiness of your Dog Treats - Baking for 3 hours results in a soft, but chewy dog treat. If your dog prefers more of a crunch, then bake for an additional 20-30 minutes. When you take the sweet potatoes out of the oven, they may at first appear to be too soft. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before you decide whether or not to bake them longer. This is because they will continue to dry or harden while cooling.

Parental Supervision - This is not a dog treat recipe that we recommend for the kids. Please use caution while using a sharp knife, whether you are young or young at heart.

Whether your dog has a need to chew or not, They will  love this all natural sweet potato dog treats. In fact, it’s such an easy dog treat recipe, I bet you’ll be making several batches at a time for your dog and all of his all natural dog treats loving friends! Source:http://www.dogtreatkitchen.com

Frozen Dog Treats are another Big Favorite:

Sweet Potatoe Dog Treats are easy and fun to make and your dog will love you for them!!

Natural Treatments: Fleas and Heartworm

Natural Flea and Heartworm options

Fleas and Heartworm preventives are becoming a problem to control safely. Those flea and heartworm pills are nothing but poison  that you put in their body monthly, which is slowly killing our pets.  It is really scary when you find out that manufacturer are being shut down that make products that are supposedly safe for our pets. I for one and tired of the misinformation given by manufactoers and those we should trust for our pet health needs, so we have chosen to go a safer route to control fleas and heartworm . Below are some of my recommendations: My First is a All Natural Herbal Preventative that can be purchased here

FLEAS

**To remove fleas from any animal, carpet, or whatever: **FLEAS: If you have had a terrible time getting rid of fleas in your home. Try Borax laundry soap. Vacuum your carpet well. Then sprinkle the Borax over your carpet. Use a broom and work it down into the fibers of your carpet really good. Don’t vacuum for a week unless you have to. The fleas will eat the Borax. It will cause them to dehydrate and die. Repeat the process every week or so for a month. It really works, it’s cheap and it is safe to use even if you have small children.

**another option for Fleas in your carpet: Sprinkle table salt on the carpet and leave a few days. Vacuum up. This will kill the fleas in the carpet and will thus lead to flea-free pets. Make sure to throw out your vacuum bag.

** The New Shoo Tag is proving to be very very effective in keeping pest away from your dog, hence preventing flea infestation as well as keeping mosquitoes at bay. http://astore.amazon.com/doodlesville-20/detail/B0021L8XBO

**Joy soap kills fleas. Just add a few drops to a mild shampoo.

**Dandruff shampoo makes an excellent flea bath.

**Awesome Flea Trap >Small white dish (they love white) a little water and a touch of Dawn dish Detergent, place it under a night light

**Fleas on your dogs: take a new spray bottle and fill half of it with apple cider vinegar and half with warm tap water. Shake well and spray on the dog’s coat. Rub it in good. No need to rinse, just let it dry, and use it daily or as needed

Fleas and Heartworm cont.

NATURAL HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVE:

Prescribed heartworm preventative is actually poison that goes into your pets bloodstream. why would you do that?  The recent shut down of the makers of Interceptor and Sentinel has woke me up to the dangers of these meds. And we have chosen to go a different route. Here are some options:

** Garlic Mosquitoes and other insects are naturally repelled by garlic. You can feed your dog garlic daily to keep away heartworm infected mosquitoes. Dogs who weigh in excess of 50 pounds should be given 2 teaspoons of garlic daily. Smaller dogs can have no more than 1/2 teaspoon daily. Excessive amounts of garlic can be potentially dangerous for dogs, so consult a veterinarian about this treatment. Garlic should never be given to cats, because they have a natural sensitivity to it. (source ehow.com)

** Keep Mosquitoes away! Fleas and Heartworm will be eliminated!! just Add a few drops of essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, to 10 oz of water in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture each time your pet leaves the house,, you can add a few drops to your dogs collar.

**Lemon recipe is awesome, cut lemon into quarters, boil 2 cups water, wrap lemon slices in cheese cloth, tie off drop in hot water and steep over night, in the morning squeeze lemon, drain with cheese cloth into a spray bottle and walla Instant flea tick and mosquito repellant. spray on dog each time it goes outside or as needed. (make sure you refrigerate the lemon spay it will mold. The lemon spray works for fleas and ticks as well.

A good all natural spray that wont hurt your dog.

All Natural Heartworm Preventative , we now have a Choice CLICK HERE

If your Dog were to get Heartworm there is a herbal treatment that I stand behind and recommend, rather then the traditional treatment the vets do The treatment for Heartwom is even worse, it contains arsenic so if you do not think you are slowly killing your pet think again  There are alternative ways to rid of these nasty critters. You can Purchase Heartworm Free here If more vets would get behind these natural options our pets would be much healthier as a result!!!

Fleas and Heartworm can be handled effectively through homeopathic treatments.

Previous Article on fleas and heartworm click here

Lets try to do the very best we can for our pets, There are ways to prevent and treat fleas and Heartworm.

Canine Skin Problems

Canine Skin Issues can be a problem for most  dogs. I have never had to resort to medicine to cure them. Below is a  Easy Home Remedy For Most Canine Skin Problems.

Cause’s of Canine Skin Problems

Cause’s of Canine Skin problems can be caused by anything from fleas, swimming in dirty ponds, Dry air during the winter months can also be a factor. Food allergies, all of which can cause skin issues. Sometimes yeast is the culprit, caused by many factors. listed below.Once they start Chewing it is hard to get them to stop, it becomes a habit, that is not easily broken. This recipe will help break that cycle.

Canine Skin Problems Help has Arrived

Below has been a tried and true method that i have used for many years,
and in my experience works.

Using home based remedies rather then antibiotics or worse, is always a good choice.
Not only for the monetary value but the results that medicine can have on any living creature.

What to do to Cure Canine Skin Problems

Of course it is very important to keep the skin clean.
Disinfect the area on a regular basis to avoid problems later.
I suggest a medicated shampoo or oatmeal shampoo always works well..

When bathing is not enough

For skin infections, hotspots, cuts and scrapes and any skin irritation that could become a problem later, we do want to cleanse the skin with a gentle solution.
This solution takes care of care of staph infection,, yeast, and most common bacteria, and it is safe for the dog, if they should lick once applied..

It is, povidone-iodine ,it can be purchased from any Pharmacy, and is easily used.

Povidone-Iodine Works Great

To dilute the povidone-iodine until it’s the color of iced-tea.

• Pour a small amount in a bowl or whatever is available, dilute with warm water.
• Soak a clean washcloth in the solution and wipe the infected areas gently to get the solution onto the skin.
• Pat dry, Repeat this process twice a day for a week or more until the problem resolves.

This has prevented any need I have had to give antibiotics and has resolved most any canine skin problems, without having to resort to antibiotics or veterinarian visits

Exciting News!!

Aussiedoodles & Goldendoodle Pups

I am really Super excited, its pretty cool, I am liking the ease of pictures and updating with the new program. The Link is www.DoodlesvilleVA.com come check it out and let me know what you think!

This site has a Blog built into it as well, I am pretty technologically challenged so its kinda a god send. As always this site Doodlesville.com will be here and I will be updating more as soon as things mellow here for me and I get the new site up and going. check both places there may be new pictures , info or videos posted there. I know its a inconvenience but a Doodlesville Doodle is of course worth it.:O) You can always Join us on Facebook, we have  a pretty active group there FACEBOOK Doodlesville Doodles

We do currently have Mini and Medium Standard Aussiedoodle puppies available, and Goldendoodles ready soon. check out the new pics and video posted here (Aussiedoodles) (Goldendoodles)

Blessings My friends,,,Nancy

Aussiedoodle Puppies

We are so very happy to announce,  Aussiedoodle Puppies Available and ready soon.

Aussiedoodle puppies are just little happy clowns,

They make Great Service and Therapy Dogs, and Outstanding Family Pets. Complete a Application to begin the process.

We have Beautiful Aussiedoodle Puppies available   > Click Here This link will redirect you to the New Aussiedoodle Puppies page

Homemade Repellents for Fleas and Ticks

Since it is the season for Fleas and Ticks.  I thought we would talk again about homemade Fleas and Ticks solutions.

Oh my goodness, this time of year we all will battle this problem. And we certainly want to do the very best for our furry friends.

Too many people want to take the easy way and buy products from our veternarians. Please try to avoid doing this,at all costs. The spot on products especially. Lets use some common sense, if it advises you to put on gloves to apply this stuff, do you honestly want it on your pets skin?

Lets look into some alternatives to treat for fleas and ticks,  that actually do work and your veternarian or the drug companies dont have their hands in.

Lemon Recipe, Effective Repellent for Fleas and Ticks

***The Very best results I have gotten is with using the Lemon solution for fleas and ticks. sometimes I use a combo of Homemade things for fleas and ticks. If they are all natural it is safe.

• Flea and Tick Recipe: Cut 1/4 Lemon (I wrap the lemon in cheese cloth to avoid messy straining) **Boil 2cups of water.** Put the Lemon in boiling water, turn off stove. **CoverLet Steep overnite. ** In the morning, Squeeze lemon.  **Pour with funnel into a Spray bottle. Waalaa Instant Flea and Tick repellent.  **Spray your Pet.  Avoiding Eyes, and sensitive areas. Spray behind ears, down back, under arms, chest, base of tail where fleas like to hide. You may use this treatment as often as you like, I would recommend daily.

****Homemade Repellents for Fleas and Ticks

1st) Bathe your dog, add  apple cider vinegar(organic) to the rinse water. This will make your dog’s fur taste bad, thus reducing any attraction it may have for fleas and ticks.

2nd)Dab two drops of essential oil to the area between your dog’s shoulder blades. Such as Lavender, or lemongrass essential oils repel ticks Lavender essential oil is also effective in reducing, fleas and ticks as well as flies and mosquitoes.

3rd) Boost your dog’s immune system by feeding a high quality pet food, such as Life’s Abundance which is high  in probiotics.

More Ideas for fleas and Ticks repellents use the Search box,Keyword Fleas

Fleas and Ticks in your Home

***Build a flea trap. However, building flea traps won’t rid your house of fleas, it’s a good way to verify that you’ve got fleas in your home and determine how severe an infestation there is.

Directions to build a flea trap> Hang a light source over a sticky, disposable surface (flypaper works well for this) or a bowl of soapy water. The heat from the light source attracts any nearby fleas, many of which will then get caught on the sticky surface or in the water. You will notice the fleas are small, dark, flat-bodied insects.******

Another Home Treatments for Fleas and Ticks.

One of the best ways I have found is to get some normal table salt. Sprinkle on carpets, sofas, cushions, let stand for 24hrs then vacume.I find is easier to do one or two rooms at a time. also, washing pet bedding in warm to hot water, and treating pet with the lemon spray during this time as well.

Diatomceous Earth as a Flea and Tick repellent

***There are Many Uses for Diatomceous Earth.  You may Treat your pets, your yard and your house with Diatomaceous Earth. However please read info here regarding proper use and warnings > all Diatomaceous Earth Products are not the same!

FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH BENEFITS SUMMARY:

What Is Diatomaceous Earth?: Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder comprised of microskeletons of deceased diatoms, which are a type of algae (both fresh water and sea water varieties occur). You sprinkle the powder on your pets and your carpets, and the fleas die from dehydration. You can use it on dogs, puppies, kittens, and cats.

How it works:
When applied to the animal’s fur, DE scrubs on the hard exoskeletons of fleas. The tiny granules of silicon (think finely ground sand) work in the tiny holes of the flea’s respiratory system and in the joints of the fleas. Every time the flea moves or breathes, the silicon grinds away at the exoskeleton, eventually killing the flea through blocking/maiming the respiratory holes or by water loss, as the exoskeleton helps keep in the flea’s body water. It works the same way when applied to carpets instead of fur.
How to use it:
1) Wear a mask and put one on your pet. Even though it’s nontoxic, you don’t want to get it in your lungs.

2) Sprinkle the DE along your dry pet’s spine. Massage it along the body, working your way carefully to the extremities, avoiding the eyes.

3) Spread some diatomaceous earth on the carpets, brush it in and leave for about four days. Then vacuum it up to remove most of the fleas in the carpet.

4) Repeat the application frequently during an infestation. You should notice a decrease in fleas within a couple days.

To order: Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth 10 lb. by Thomas Laboratories

NOTE: Make sure not to use the kind of DE used in swimming pools. Use natural diatomaceous earth. that is Human grade only, some health food stores, and from natural-pet catalogs.
Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/all-around-non-toxic-flea-control.html#ixzz1ODqccFBF

Natural wormer -** eliminates many parasites without chemicals·** Safe, non-toxic, parasites don’t build immunity as they do with traditional wormers· **15 trace minerals **great for animals, humans, plants, and soil· **No feed withdrawal for milk or feed animals· Decreased mastitis· **Reduced scours· Decreased mortality· Better Feed conversion·, *Helps detox heavy metals, ecoli, bacteria, viruses, etc.·* Promotes shinier coats· *Digestive aid· *Colon cleanser· *Better production· *Better overall health·* Eliminates pests in stored grains· *Reduces flies, fleas, ticks, etc.· *Reduces manure odor·* Drying agent· *Reduces moisture and pests in barns, coops, kennel, litterboxes, compost piles, and other moist areas· * Anti-fungal properties – good for garden fungal growth·* Reduces overall animal stress· *Cost effective·* DE health benefits mean reduction in vet bills and disease. (courtesy of Wolf Creek Ranch)

Please Note: The effects of these spot on treatments to our pets has been a recent issue. God willing it will be taken off the market. But dealing with the big drug companies, honestly that is not likley going to happen. It is up to us to protect our pets. Recently I heard that one of the major companies that makes spot on flea control, is now offering a free rabies vaccine with purchase, (they make those too, what???), First off  a dog should only have a 1yr vaccine if under one year old, and a 3yr vaccine, 1year after the first vaccine is given. This is all that is legally required. See Article Vaccines Less is More. Whatever you do dont fall into this trap.

In Closing, We all want to do everything humanly possible to care for our pets. Especially with Controlling Fleas and Ticks, I hope this Article with Homemade Fleas and Ticks solutions has helped you in some way.

Fleas and Ticks is a on going fight, I am here to help.

Home Made  Treatments For Ear Mites

Ear Mites

What are Ear Mites?

A Common problem is Ear mites.

• What are they? Ear mites are microscopic parasites that live in the ear canals of dogs and cats.
• Signs include dark discharge (“coffee ground-like”) within the ear.
• Scratching the ears.
• Redness or blood within the ear  and Head shaking.

Homemade treatments for ear mites that work well.

• Apple Cider Vinegar: How to use Apple Cider vinegar for treating ear mites. This is said to work because of the acidity. Using a small amount of diluted apple cider vinegar as suggested.
• Combine one part vinegar and two parts of water together.
• Soak a cotton ball/paper towel with the mixture gently wipe the inside of the ears, making sure you get the mixture in the ear canal, not to deep, to avoid injury to your pet, massage the solution. Some recipes want you to flush ears with this solution, I prefer to do it this way.   If its much better to do a Ear Flush With this ear cleaner which is located on this page, that I use and recommend. Flush Ears for 3days with Ear cleaner wipe with soaked

• Mineral Oil:You may temporarily combat ear mites by soaking a cotton ball with mineral oil and swabbing the inside of your pet’s ears.

• Almond and Vitamin E Oil: Mix ½ ounce of almond oil and 400 IU of vitamin E to create a home remedy for ear mites.Use a dropper bottle to administer one dropper full of remedy into each ear. (Again I prefer to soak a cotton ball or paper towel to administer)Massage after each ear once applied.Use a paper towel or napkin to clean the outer portion of the ear opening and make sure not to clean too deeply in the ear canal. Apply the solution one time per day for three days.Allow the ears to rest for three days and then repeat the process once more.

Ear Mites Remedies Continued

• Corn Oil: Using a few drops of corn oil (such as Wesson) makes a decent home remedy for cat ear mites. Although a bit messy. First, massage the oil about the inside of the ear, using a cotton ball to clean the infected region.This treatment is repeated for three days. The oil serves three different purposes, as it soothes skin, smothers the ear mites, and speeds the healing process.
• Yellow Dock Root Extract: A convenient ear mites remedy to make at home may include Yellow Dock root extract, combine nine drops of the extract and diluted with one tablespoon of water. Fill half of a dropper with the mixture and place in the ears.  It is important to continue this treatment for many weeks (every other day) because ear mite eggs are rather resistant to home treatments,but once they hatch – a continuous treatment will prevent new hatchlings from reproducing until no more eggs exist.

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