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10/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Natural products found to be effective against leishmaniasis in dogs

A comprehensive review of potential treatments for canine leishmaniasis identified five therapeutic compounds from natural sources. Hesperidin, horse chestnut extract, quercetin, selenium, and vitamin C are all considered to be potentially effective treatments for the infectious disease. The review was conducted by the University of Pisa. It came out in the American Journal of Animal and […]

10/18/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Natural options that can cure kidney failure in dogs

Dogs are indeed wonderful creatures, but they’re also prone to some severe (and potentially life-threatening) diseases. An example of that is chronic kidney disease, which affects at least 9 out of 1,000 dogs. Older dogs are usually more prone to having kidney disease, but it can still develop in relatively younger dogs. For the most […]

10/18/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Probiotics prevent gastrointestinal parasitic disease in goats

Probiotic supplementation is known to provide multiple benefits for farm animals, leading to the increasing popularity of probiotic cleansing among livestock owners. A study published in the American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences sought to determine how probiotic drenching affected the population of gut parasites in young goats and obtained very interesting findings. Gut […]

10/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Good for pets, too: Herbal treatment made from ferns can treat kidney stones in pets

It’s not just people who benefit from herbal medicine: Pets could use it as well, to great effect, according to a study published in the American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. In his paper, Sri Murwani of Brawijaya University in Indonesia suggests using the water clover (Marsilea crenata) — a type of fern native to Southeast Asia — to prevent […]

10/05/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Water clover improves kidney function in pets with urolithiasis

The water clover (Marsilea crenata), a species of fern found in Southeast Asia, could improve the kidney function of pet animals with urolithiasis, according to a study in American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. In the paper, Sri Murwani of Brawijaya University in Indonesia looked at the diuretic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of M. crenata, and whether it can […]

09/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Does your dog have kidney stones? Study finds that false pepperwort leaves can help

It’s not just you who’s at risk of kidney stones – your pets are, too. Both cats and dogs can develop the condition, which leads to a difficulty in urination and other potentially harmful complications. Thankfully, the extracts of false pepperwort (Marsilea crenata) can provide relief, according to a study published in the American Journal […]

09/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The science behind the healing effects of ginger

Ginger is one of those plants widely known to have health benefits but is somehow not recognized by conventional medicine. It has been used by different cultures for centuries, not just as a spice, but also as a medicinal treatment for a variety of conditions. And modern science agrees, as proven by a large number of […]

07/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Dogs as college therapists are on the rise in North America; study finds they help stressed out students feel better

Therapy dogs are popular when used to provide assistance and comfort to children, patients, and seniors. But there are also universities that have implemented programs wherein therapy dogs and their handlers visit campuses — although the efficacy of such programs has not been well-documented. One study, published in the journal Stress and Health, evaluated the effectiveness of […]

07/11/2018 / By Janine Acero

Natural remedies for keeping creepy crawlies off people, pets and livestock

Insect pests are some of the worst problems you’ll encounter as a pet or livestock owner. While commercial insecticides are readily available, they can be harmful to the environment and your animals due to their chemical content. Fortunately, there are some natural remedies that can provide the same results without the damaging effects of synthetic […]

06/15/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Dogs that exercise need to consume more antioxidants for optimum health, but which diet formulations are the best?

Dogs are generally active creatures, which means their energy and strength get easily depleted. Good thing researchers found that additional antioxidants on dog diets can help them fight free radicals and avoid too much oxidative stress. To find out whether consuming more antioxidants has a positive effect on dogs, a team of researchers from the University […]

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