As a leading London Consultant Medical Herbalist, I am often asked by my patients, if I can recommend anything to help with their pet’s arthritis. Fortunately, there is a way forward and this has helped many pets to have a more enjoyable and comfortable life.
Arthritis is most commonly seen in the older dog or cat, although it can occur in young animals occasionally. The first sign is usually stiffness when getting up after sleeping or after exercise. There is obvious pain in the joints, usually with swelling and restriction of movement. It can be more noticeable during the winter months. Although there is no cure for arthritis, herbal medicines given in conjunction with the correct diet and suitable supplements are effective in relieving pain, making movement easier and appear to delay the progress of the condition. Although some exercise is beneficial for mobility, it should always be gentle. Continue reading Arthritis in the Older Cat and Dog→
If your pet is constantly scratching his or her skin and is uncomfortable because of a skin problem, you may like to consider a safe, natural way to help. Licensed Veterinary Herbal Medicines have proved to be particularly effective in controlling non-specific skin conditions by dealing holistically with the problem.
However, it is important to try to deal with the cause of the problem and this can often be the diet or an underlying digestive problem. It is advisable to avoid high protein foods, red meats, vitamin and mineral supplements and foods containing colouring and flavouring agents. All of these have been found to be responsible for an allergic reaction in some animals. The most common forms of skin problems are dermatitis, eczema and pyoderma. The symptoms are typically inflamed hot skin, itchiness and hair loss resulting from scratching. Continue reading Does Your Pet Suffer From Skin Problems?→
As a devoted cat owner, you are probably very keen to help improve your cat’s health and well-being. Did you know that Herbal medicine can safely treat over 50 common conditions suffered by cats?
Common complaints ranging from allergies to arthritis can be helped by using safe, cutting-edge herbal supplements and extensively researched veterinarian herbal medicine, licensed by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. Herbal Medicine is becoming increasingly popular and more and more cat-owners are turning to it as a safe and gentle alternative to pharmaceutical drugs with their sometimes unpleasant side-effects. Many of the common health problems, which you would normally take to your vet, can usually be effectively tackled with a drug-free approach. Continue reading Cats’ Minor Heath Problems→
Welcome to Sam Bond from the local Age Concern service. If you have any questions or concerns that you would like Sam to answer, write to us at whwhistler@aol.com and we’ll ask Sam’s advice. Now that the cold weather has hit us, older people will need their heating more than most. They may not go out and about as much as others, may move about indoors less, and are more vulnerable to the effects of the cold. However, workers at the Information and Advice Service at Age Concern Brighton, Hove and Portslade know from experience that many older people struggle to pay their fuel bills. So what do we advise older people in this situation?
One of the things you can do is to ask your supplier about social tariffs. Most energy suppliers offer social tariffs (reduced rates) to older people and those with long term health conditions. Each supplier has their own rules about who qualifies for social tariffs, so contact your supplier to check whether you qualify. Continue reading Can’t Pay Utility Bills?→
Dogs and cats can be frightened and disturbed by thunderstorms, fireworks or any loud or sudden noises. This fear can become extreme and some pets develop firework phobia, showing a level of fear that seems out of proportion with the sound. Many pets suffer during the fireworks season, which can often continue right through until the New Year. Firework phobia can suddenly develop in pets, that have previously not been afraid of noises. Some older cats and dogs suddenly start becoming afraid of noises, perhaps because they are hearing them differently due to age-related hearing change. When firework noise starts pets may shake, salivate or mess in the house; howl, hiss or bark; become destructive; try to hide or even run away; become more scared the longer the noise goes on; and remain afraid long after the noise has stopped. Continue reading Pets – Noise or Firework Phobia?→
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Arthritis is most commonly seen in the older dog or cat, although it can occur in young animals occasionally. The first sign is usually stiffness when getting up after sleeping or after exercise. There is obvious pain in the joints, usually with swelling and restriction of movement. It can be more noticeable during the winter months. Although there is no cure for arthritis, herbal medicines given in conjunction with the correct diet and suitable supplements are effective in relieving pain, making movement easier and appear to delay the progress of the condition. Although some exercise is beneficial for mobility, it should always be gentle.
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