Home Remedies for Your Dog Troubles

There may be times when you don't want to use actual medication to treat your dog's symptoms, whether it be a flea and tick problem, dry skin, odor, or any other issue that your dog may be experiencing. In this case you may want to turn to a home remedy in order to try and solve the problem. There are a number of home remedies that work well in getting rid of some of the common problems that you find with dogs. Please note that if you are not sure about any one of the following remedies, you will want to speak with your veterinarian before trying them out.

Here are some popular home remedies for common dog problems:

Dogs often have to deal with fleas and ticks at some point during their lifetime. One possible remedy that you could try is to take the rinds of an orange, turn them into a paste, and apply it evenly to your dog's fur. Leave the paste applied for a few hours and then wash it away with warm water. The solution can potentially help deter fleas and ticks and will also leave your dog's coat smelling wonderful.

If your dog is constantly dealing with dry paws that are cracking as well, you may want to try out this home remedy. Simply take a bit of Vaseline or any brand of petroleum jelly and rub it into the dry areas for 4 to 5 days and you will see a huge improvement in the condition of your dogs dry cracking skin.

Have you noticed that your dog has a bit of an odor problem? One possible home remedy would be to add a few drops of vinegar to your dog's bath water the next time you give your dog a bath. Perhaps you have a hard time getting your dog to take a bath and have to resort to a dry method. In this case you can use baking soda as a type of dry shampoo. All you have to do is sprinkle baking soda onto your dog's coat, leave it applied for 10 minutes or so, and brush it out with a soft brushing. The baking soda will help fight off any odor.

Dogs often have to deal with insect bites, especially in the warmer spring and summer months when insects are out in full force. If you see that your dog is scratching at an insect bite, you can apply a mixture of baking soda and water to the bite area to help sooth the irritation. You may also want to place ice on the area if there is any swelling. Always keep in mind that if you see that your dog is having trouble breathing after a insect bite or bee sting, then your dog may be allergic to the insect or bee sting and you should bring your dog to a vet immediately.

These are just a few of the many safe, effective home remedies that you can use on your dog. If you notice that your dog is showing more serious side effects from these problems such as vomiting or troublesome breathing, then these home remedies will most likely not be effective and you'll want to bring your dog to a veterinarian.