Tim Couzens Holistic Vet
Summer Pet Health Guide By Tim Couzens, Holistic Veterinarian
These are some of the problems that you might see over the summer specifically while the warmer weather is with us. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) This is inflammation of the conjunctival membranes — the thin, transparent tissue that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. It typically causes redness, itching, and usually a sticky yellow or green discharge. The trigger is often dirt and dust that gets into the eyes during the hot dry weather. We recommend: Using our All Natural Colloidal Silver Eyedrops for Pets twice daily. Seasonal Allergies Your dog may have a...
Focus on our Colloidal Silver Petcare Multi-Purpose Gel
One of our most popular and versatile products, suitable for dogs, cats, horses and other animals What are the main ingredients? Aqua (water) Cl 77820 (Silver) which has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties Maltodextrin (non-GMO organic), a natural thickening agent How do I use it? Our gel is for use on the skin surface, including the ear flaps, between the toes and between the pads underneath the foot and on the heels of horses. Rub it gently onto affected areas two or three times daily until the gel vanishes completely. What does it do? Helps deal with organisms on the skins...
Focus on Ear Problems
Ear problems are far more common in dogs compared to cats What are the signs and symptoms? Shaking the head from side to side Scratching the ears or rubbing them along the floor Red sore ear flaps An unusual smell Excess wax production, usually brown or black in colour An unusual discharge which may smell What causes ear problems? A foreign body in the ear canal, usually dogs often involving grass awns. This problem needs urgent veterinary attention Dirty water getting into the ear, leading to an infection, usually dogs from swimming. This is a problem that resolves quickly with...
HERBS – medicinal properties and how they work
Medicinal herbalists classify herbs into different categories to make prescribing easier. This is largely based on how herbs work within the body in relation to their individual medicinal properties. Herbs can then be selected based on this knowledge and combined to create an effective treatment. Many herbs have multiple actions and are therefore included in several categories. This is a list of the most common properties of herbs. Those highlighted in bold are included in our Petcare Herbal Support Drops range. Alteratives This is an old word for herbs that were once known as blood cleansers and are still widely...