Arthritis in Dogs- Easy Dog Rubbing Remedy and Flea repellent.

I have two dogs both 11 years old, I started to notice stiffness and to see them becoming unsteady as they try to get up, their movements may look awkward and they may yelp or whimper. All of these are signs of the onset of arthritis, and the condition should be checked out by a veterinarian in order to get a proper diagnosis.

Bozzo 

Arthritis in Dogs is like in Humans- Controlling pain and maintaining function of affected joints:

Weight control - Arthritis problems can be greatly alleviated in pets carrying too much weight, simply losing some weight can reduce the stress placed on joints.

Exercise - It is important to keep joints moving, so regular moderate exercise is encouraged. Swimming can be an option so the joints can be manipulated with minimal pressure.

Diet supplements - such as glucosamine, cetyl myristoleate, chondroitin, andomega-3 fatty acids, provide precursors needed to repair damaged arthritic cartilage. (available in some veterinary prescribed diets)

Comfortable Bed - Keep your dog warm and comfortable, especially at night. Let them have a nap during the day (like old people)

Massage - can be a great way to relieve some of the discomfort of arthritis. Using your fingertips, rub firm circles into the muscle. Then progress to using the palm of your hand. Doing this daily will increase blood flow and make your pet less painful.

The Recipe Brandy and Salt Remedy can offer some relief from arthritis pain, muscle aches and skin irritation, and also to my surprise, works as flea repellent :O

Mr. Lee’s recipe for making the “remedy “—FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY – - – instead of Brandy try Methylated Spirit and Salt mixed ;

· “Fill a bottle three quarters full with Methylated Spirit after which add as much salt as will fill the bottle for corking ;

· “shake it together for 10 minutes ; let the salt settle to the bottom, and be particularly careful to use it when clear—the clearer the better.”

And he further adds, ” BE SURE NOT TO SHAKE THE SALT UP WHEN YOU USE THE REMEDY “

Massage of the area can help break up muscle knots and improve circulation to the area, which helps get rid of lactic acid and helps the healing, but be gentle and do only what the dog will tolerate.

In geriatric dogs, massage can help maintain mobility, stimulate circulation, and reduce the pain of illnesses , allowing the dog to move more freely.

Massage is not beneficial for all situations. Dogs suffering from shock or open wounds, for example, will not find relief with massage.

Essential Oils

Essential oils of lavender, peppermint, cinnamon, palmarosa, rosemary, and ginger are used traditionally as herbal pain remedies.

Put 20 to 30 drops of any one of these essential oils or of a mixed blend in 100 ml of the remedy.

Shake well and then use the mixture as a massage oil for your dog. Rub it into the painful, swollen joints to alleviate arthritis pain and inflammation.

Timtam

I checked the internet if using alcohol on dogs was not dangerous for their health, and I found many recipes using Alcohol as flea killer, in our recipe the Alcohol is saturated with the salt, making it even more unfriendly for fleas. Luckily also the same essential oils are used as flea repellent, so the remedy is beneficial for the dogs in more than one way and saves money, because those commercial repellents, while effective, are SO expensive!

I have tried Washing them with several brands of flea shampoo, putting on flea collars treating them with over the counter frontline and several other brands of drops you rub in between the shoulders and the fleas are still there. I was getting worried the chemicals being so strong they can not be good for their health.

I tried some of this mixture yesterday on my sore back (after gardening) and on the dogs and we all loved it. They loved the massage and did not mind of the smell or even to get a little wet and it did alleviate some pain, some of mine anyway…

It certainly did kill all the fleas and probably helped clean the flea bites too, no ill effects other than the fumes which did not last long do it in a ventilated area with definitely no smoking or open flame.

Happy Old Natural Remedies Making!
Marlene Daniels