June 2022
How CBD Supplement Could Help Your Pet's Health
23/06/22 15:52
Want Some Help Managing Health Problems With Your Pets? — Here's How CBD Can Help
CBD has become increasingly popular over the years, especially from the moment the world learned about its helping aspect when it comes to health problems.
The health problems don’t always adhere to us. It also includes our four-legged friends.
Here are some of the most critical problems your pet could have, which CBD might help combat.
What Is CBD Best At Doing?
One of the biggest benefits of using CBD and giving it to your pets is the pain-relieving aspect of this substance.
Pets, most often dogs, have problems with pain. Be it hip dysplasia, a broken limb, or chronic pain regardless of the origin, CBD can help.
Also, when given in the right amounts, it can serve as a stress reliever that can help dogs with high levels of stress and anxiety.
This is astounding for adopted dogs that have been through many traumatic situations, which is common with shelter dogs.
Seizures are becoming more common in house pets. But CBD can help your pets with that as well. It’s proven that with the relaxation that CBD provides your pet, seizure episodes are much less intense and less likely to happen.
In addition, it addresses potential inflammation problems that your pet might have. Studies show that CBD is amazing at reducing joint inflammation and relieving osteoarthritis aches and pains in pets.
This is crucial as many pets struggle with at least one kind of this problem.
How Much CBD Should You Give Your Pet?
As far as the dosage goes, this is probably the most important thing for you as a pet owner. We are all responsible for our pet’s wellbeing, and it’s the owner’s responsibility to take care of the dosage for all things, including CBD.
Here are some general guidelines about giving your dogs or cats CBD oil:
These are some general guidelines for you and your pet, but there are some additional things to take into consideration when it comes to giving CBD to your pet.
The most important thing is not to jump straight into the strong dose category as well as starting slow.
We highly recommend starting with a minimum recommended dose and working your way up to the average dose if necessary.
Many pets are hypersensitive to this substance and they may not have a good experience at first. That’s why it’s important to give them small doses at first and monitor them to see their reaction.
CBD products often have the same recommendation written on them, so it’s not something that’s just a recommendation — it’s common practice!
Another important fact to direct your attention towards is the fact that over time, your pet will most likely develop an “immunity” to CBD.
This is why it’s important to start with small doses, so you can give your pet enough room to up the dose if necessary or if they developed resistance to it.
How To Know If CBD Is Helping?
Most pet owners that don’t have experience in giving their pets CBD are afraid they won’t understand whether it is good or bad for their pet.Your pet might be wobbly at first, and a little disorientated, but what you should keep in mind is that it’s only natural for these things to occur once you start the CBD treatment.
Keep an eye on the reason why you started giving your pet CBD and see if they have any relief regarding that problem.
For example, if you started giving your dog CBD oil for their hip dysplasia or joint inflammation, keep track of how their joints or hips are doing. If you see them moving more freely or you notice less pain when they move the problematic area, that means that CBD is working!
If you don’t see any improvement over a certain period (a week or so), that probably means you should up the dose a bit.
If you see your pet being extremely disoriented and having problems completing simple tasks, you should probably seek advice from their vet about using CBD oil and the recommended dosage.
Summary
CBD has been in use for a few decades now, and the amazing results it shows in both people and animals are astonishing.
Instead of leaving your pet struggling with a problem that’s easy to solve, you can help them by administering CBD and implementing it in their lifestyle.
Try it out and let us know how it went!
About The Author
Susan Deacon is the Community Outreacher for Formula Swiss - an all-natural, vegan-friendly source of CBD products from Europe.
3 Tips For Your Horse's Natural Wound Care
13/06/22 17:07
How To Care For Your Horse's Wounds With A Holistic Approach
Finding your horse with a wound is always unwelcome. But what can you do to help?
First of all assess whether you need the vet. Every wound is different. Where it is on your horse's body, the length, the depth and any other symptoms will make a difference.
If you're in doubt whether you can manage it yourself, or it's clear your horse is in distress. Then speak to your veterinary surgeon as soon as possible.
There's many holistic approaches that you can use to help manage your horse's wound care.
In this post, get the lowdown on three of these. Always useful to know about, as you never know when your horse could get a wound, as they often do at unexpected times!
Do they work? Well as with absolutely any medication, whether synthetic or natural or with many chemicals or not, every horse and every wound is different. So a lot of the time - yes they will. And other times, it maybe no.
Read on to get some tips
1. Aloe Vera - this is a herb which has been used for centuries, including for veterinary wound care. Recent research* has found again that it can be helpful to improve wound healing, this time in donkeys but it'd equally apply to horses.
*(2022). 'Effect of Aloe vera gel on the healing of cutaneous wounds in donkeys', Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 36(2), pp. 425-432. doi: 10.33899/ijvs.2021.130479.1830
Read more about aloe vera for animals here
2. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) - This is a form of light energy, and sometimes known as cold laser therapy. It's used for several reasons, including to help with equine wound care.
Find out more about LLLT at my advice page here.
3. Manuka Honey - Honey can be applied to wounds. But Manuka Honey which comes from very specific places in New Zealand, is thought to have very helpful antibacterial properties.
Read more at Honey and other bee products at my advice page here.
If your horse is stressed or anxious. Which can easily happen if they're injured. Then try Bach Flower Remedies which can be useful in helping the majority of emotional states, including in crisis situations.
Rescue remedy is probably one of the most well known. But there are 38 different remedies. Read my Bach Flower Remedies for Animals advice page here.
In conclusion - a holistic approach, herbal remedies and complementary therapies can all help with equine wound care. Speak to your vet for advice, and if you'd like a veterinarian who specialises in holistic approaches there are many around the world, so this could be an option too for you and your horse.
Like help finding a holistic veterinary surgeon or complementary therapist for your animal?
Please email me at info at taranet . co. uk
Please remember that if your horse, dog or other animal is unwell. Or on any kind of medication or other supplement. Then always speak to your Veterinary Surgeon first before using any supplement or therapy. Even natural ones. To avoid any possible issues.
And do you know someone who'd find this helpful? Please share, the more we can spread awareness of the benefits of natural therapies the better! :)
Find out more about other natural animal therapies here at Taranet. Or read other articles in this Natural Pet Health Blog. Take a look at the sitemap here to explore!
About the Author
Suzanne Harris is founder of this Taranet website at www.taranet.co.uk, and also provides business coaching to horse and dog care and veterinary professionals.
Finding your horse with a wound is always unwelcome. But what can you do to help?
Does Your Horse Need A Vet?
First of all assess whether you need the vet. Every wound is different. Where it is on your horse's body, the length, the depth and any other symptoms will make a difference.
If you're in doubt whether you can manage it yourself, or it's clear your horse is in distress. Then speak to your veterinary surgeon as soon as possible.
How A Holistic Approach Can Help Equine Wound Care
There's many holistic approaches that you can use to help manage your horse's wound care.
In this post, get the lowdown on three of these. Always useful to know about, as you never know when your horse could get a wound, as they often do at unexpected times!
Do they work? Well as with absolutely any medication, whether synthetic or natural or with many chemicals or not, every horse and every wound is different. So a lot of the time - yes they will. And other times, it maybe no.
Read on to get some tips
1. Aloe Vera - this is a herb which has been used for centuries, including for veterinary wound care. Recent research* has found again that it can be helpful to improve wound healing, this time in donkeys but it'd equally apply to horses.
*(2022). 'Effect of Aloe vera gel on the healing of cutaneous wounds in donkeys', Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 36(2), pp. 425-432. doi: 10.33899/ijvs.2021.130479.1830
Read more about aloe vera for animals here
2. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) - This is a form of light energy, and sometimes known as cold laser therapy. It's used for several reasons, including to help with equine wound care.
Find out more about LLLT at my advice page here.
3. Manuka Honey - Honey can be applied to wounds. But Manuka Honey which comes from very specific places in New Zealand, is thought to have very helpful antibacterial properties.
Read more at Honey and other bee products at my advice page here.
Bonus Tip For Your Horse's Wound Care!
If your horse is stressed or anxious. Which can easily happen if they're injured. Then try Bach Flower Remedies which can be useful in helping the majority of emotional states, including in crisis situations.
Rescue remedy is probably one of the most well known. But there are 38 different remedies. Read my Bach Flower Remedies for Animals advice page here.
In conclusion - a holistic approach, herbal remedies and complementary therapies can all help with equine wound care. Speak to your vet for advice, and if you'd like a veterinarian who specialises in holistic approaches there are many around the world, so this could be an option too for you and your horse.
Like help finding a holistic veterinary surgeon or complementary therapist for your animal?
Please email me at info at taranet . co. uk
Please remember that if your horse, dog or other animal is unwell. Or on any kind of medication or other supplement. Then always speak to your Veterinary Surgeon first before using any supplement or therapy. Even natural ones. To avoid any possible issues.
And do you know someone who'd find this helpful? Please share, the more we can spread awareness of the benefits of natural therapies the better! :)
Find out more about other natural animal therapies here at Taranet. Or read other articles in this Natural Pet Health Blog. Take a look at the sitemap here to explore!
About the Author
Suzanne Harris is founder of this Taranet website at www.taranet.co.uk, and also provides business coaching to horse and dog care and veterinary professionals.
5 Ways Your Horse Can Enjoy Magnetic Therapy
10/06/22 12:49
5 Brilliant Ways To Help Your Horse With Magnetic Therapy
Is magnotherapy a therapy you've tried for your horse? Years ago, there were few product options. But now there's many different types of magnotherapy your horse can enjoy. Read more about magnotherapy in my advice page here.
In this post, find out more about some of the magnetic therapy product options for your horse. Although I've personally tried some of these with my own horse, this is an independent post which is not sponsored or has any affiliation with any brand.
There are dozens of different manufacturers offering many products. So shop around to see what will work best for your horse. Speak to your veterinary physiotherapist or veterinary surgeon for advice too, they maybe able to suggest the most suitable product for you to try.
Read on for a review of some of the options.
EQU StreamZ ® magnetic horse bands
According to their website, EQU StreamZ magnetism does not pulse, it spins! This unique process prevents an increase in temperature allowing the bands to be worn by the horse immediately after exercise and for long periods of time, including through turnout and 24/7.
My horse Tara started wearing these when she was aged around 30 years. And she used to wear them virtually all the time. I started letting Tara wearing them primarily to help with her arthritis and to help maintain and improve her mobility.
Price - around £70-£80 at https://www.streamz-global.com/
Equilibrium Magnetic Chaps
- Includes 4 movable VITAflex® magnets to place where your horse needs them.
- Use overnight as part of your horses’ daily routine for maintaining leg health.
- Ideal for ridden horses, veterans, on box rest/standing in for long periods of time.
- Use as an alternative to stable bandages to keep the legs warm and maintain circulation.
I've used these too with my horse Tara. And found them to be easy to use and to wash. They only can be used in the stable though, not the field!
Price - around £80 at https://www.equilibriumproducts.com or many leading equestrian supply shops sell them.
Equilibrium Magnetic Horse Rug
My horse Tara never tried this particular brand of magnetic rug. However, when she had veterinary physiotherapy treatment, the physio lent me a magnetic rug to help Tara's back issues (kissing spines).
Price - around £250 at https://www.equilibriumproducts.com or many leading equestrian supply shops sell them too.
Magni-Teque Magnetic Poll Band (Premier Equine Int. Ltd)
Price - around £23 at https://www.premierequine.co.uk
Activo-Med Combi Pro II Rug (FMBs)
This therapy rug has various options, such as leg wraps, light therapy products and pads. Prices from £2,000 to £5,000 with options to hire too. Visit the FMBs website at https://fmbs.co.uk
Finally..
I hope you've found this helpful in learning more about some of the different magnetic therapy options for your horse. But remember to speak to your veterinary surgeon for advice if your horse is unwell in anyway before using.
Magnetic therapy is not a substitute for proper veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Veterinary Research Into Effects Of Magnotherapy For Horses
Use of magnetic field in equine physiotherapy: a preliminary study. Jastrzębska E. (2020)Like help finding a holistic veterinary surgeon or complementary therapist for your animal?
Please email me at info at taranet . co. uk
Please remember that if your horse, dog or other animal is unwell, has an open wound or is pregnant. Or is on any kind of medication or other supplement. Then always speak to your Veterinary Surgeon first before using any magnetic therapy product. To avoid any possible issues.
And do you know someone who'd find this helpful? Please share, the more we can spread awareness of the benefits of natural therapies the better! :)
Find out more about other natural animal therapies here at Taranet. Or read other articles in this Natural Pet Health Blog. Take a look at the sitemap here to explore!
About the Author
Suzanne Harris is founder of this Taranet website at www.taranet.co.uk, and also provides business coaching to horse and dog care and veterinary professionals.