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"Dog Parasites (flea, Tick, Worms, Etc.)"
Dog Parasites (Flea, Tick, Worms, etc.): Page 13
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Heartworms: All natural prevention and treatment for your dog
Heartworms are parasites that live in your dog's heart and causes
illness and severe heart problems. But a small number of this
parasite does not necessarily cause illness to your dog. It usually
takes a substantial amount of heartworms to affect your dog and make
him sick. Therefore, prevention is the key to avoid your dog from
catching heartworm infestation.
An effective way of preventing heartworm from invading your dog is to
minimize his exposure to mosquitoes. This can be achieved by keeping
your dog indoors at night. You can also use a chemical free insect
repellent every time your dog goes outside and especially during
mosquito season.
You can make your own natural insect repellent by using a mixture of
eucalyptus oil and water. Rub one drop of this oil diluted in one cup
of warm water over the dog's muzzle and the area between the anus and
genitals where the mosquitoes usually like to bite. Be careful when
using this natural insect repellent and avoid rubbing the oil around
the sensitive tissues of the eyes and mucous membranes.
Remember that one or a few heartworms in itself is not enough to cause
a commotion. But a swarm of heartworms invading your dog's body can
create a serious threat. Infestation from heartworms can lead to
heart problems and other illness. Treating this condition would
require your dog to be hospitalized. Careful supervision is also
needed during treatment of heartworms because your dog could undergo a
heart failure or internal blood clots.
The problem with treating heartworm infestation using the conventional
way however, is that the medication used to treat your dog is very
harsh and toxic. Many times, the side effects from the treatment are
much worse than the disease itself. Side effects from the common
medication used in treating heartworms include vomiting, headache,
weakness, joint pains, and sometimes even liver problems, bleeding
disorders, and paralysis.
Getting rid of heartworms should not have to be hard on your dog. If
possible, try to find a vet who uses an alternative cure in treating
illness and diseases. These vets use treatments such as acupuncture,
herbal treatment, or homeopathic medicine.
We all care about our dogs. We all want them to have the best health
and to live a long life. We want to do whatever we can in order to
increase their level of health and make them more resistant to
parasites and diseases.
Similar to humans, all dogs have in them the natural mechanisms to
fight diseases and parasites. The best way to harness these natural
mechanisms is to give your dog sufficient amount of fresh, raw food,
plenty of exercise, and the least amount of chemicals as possible, if
any.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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