Mange in Dogs

Mange in dogs is caused by parasite infection from tiny (invisible to the naked eye) louse-like mites that bury benath the skin where they breed and cause intense skin irritation.

The affected area turns grey, fur is lost, the skin erupts, is wet in appearance and there is an unpleasant smell.

Common places for mange to occur include the back and the top of the neck.

Management of mange:

  • Bathe your dog weekly with natural herbal shampoo – one containing natural essential oils for parasites
  • Apply Yicche cream twice daily. Massage well into the entire affected area
  • Groom your dog daily
  • Soak all bedding, collars, leads and grooming equipment for several hours in a solution containing 2 drops of eucalytus or tea tree oil per 1 litre water. Also wash down the kennel. Do this weekly

Natural feeding also improves overall dog health and strengthens the skin, helping your dog to be more resistant to all skin vermin.

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Homeopathic First Aid

One of the good things about homeopathics is that they are very compact, light and portable. A homeopathic first aid kit is a must when you are travelling, camping or live remotely. It also comes in very handy in the stable or the kennel.

The homeopathic first aid kit contains homeopathic remedies that can assist in a crisis or first aid situation when  you are waiting for medical assistance or unable to immediately access it. The remedies are additional to, and enhance ,the rest of a normal first aid kit. They are not a substitute for proper medical care – please still see a qualified health practitioner as soon as possible.

Click the icon below to purchase a homeopathic first aid kit in Australia:

It contains:

Apis

Arnica

Arsenicum

Belladonna

Chamomilla

Euphrasia

Gelsemium

Ledum

Nux Vomica

Rhus Tox

You can also restock your homeopathic first aid kit with the same company by typing the name of the remedy into their search box.

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Emergency Essence

Emergency Essence from Australian Bush Flower Essences is excellent for any emotional upset. It has a calming effect during a crisis.

It is a wonderful remedy for calming children for children and animals.

If a person needs specialised medical help, this Essence will provide comfort until treatment is available.

Administer this remedy every hour or more frequently if necessary, until the person feels better.

Negative Condition:
• Panic
• Distress
• Fear

Positive Outcome:
• Ability to cope

Emergency essence contains the following Bush Flower Essences: Angelsword, Crowea, Dog Rose of the Wild Forces, Fringed Violet, Grey Spider Flower, Sundew and Waratah.
**Slender Rice Flower and Spinifex have also been added to the Cream Formulations.

To purchase Emergency essence in Australia, click the link that appears directly below:
Completehealth

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Itch from Toxicity

The skin is the largest organ in the body – its job is to provide a physical barrier to physically protect what’s inside it. But more importantly, the skin is a very important detoxifying organ.

The liver breaks down toxins, metabolic wastes  and poisons into a form that the kidneys can handle. The kidneys then filter these out of the blood and excrete them as urine.

If the liver and kidneys are in any way overloaded, compromised, or unhealthy, the skin will pick up the load and begin to rid the body of these wastes. This is the same whether you are a human, a horse, a dog or any other animal.

While it is better for you to continue to cleanse yourself by excreting toxins and wastes through your skin than it is for those things to remain in your body, there is a side effect.

Toxins and wastes are often acidic, and they are nearly always irritating.

If they stay on the skin they cause skin irritation – and you start scratching.

This is also true for animals.

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