Thursday, February 25, 2016
Many people use Tea Tree Oil as a natural treatment for skin problems such as cuts, burns, rashes, yeast and bacterial infections. The oil can be found in a variety of human products such as soaps, toothpaste and skin creams. Tea Tree oil has a smell like camphor and is touted for its bactericidal and fungicidal properties.
In small concentrations (.1% to 1%), tea tree oil is tolerated and safe for cats and dogs. Thus, it is found in many pet shampoos and sprays. But, what most pet owners don't realize is that in anything but the tiniest, most dilute dose, tea tree oil is actually toxic for pets and can result in death. If taken orally, Tea Tree Oil is toxic but even application of 100 percent essential tea tree oil in high enough amounts, has the potential to cause liver failure and death.
Unfortunately, the oil's popularity has resulted in larger numbers of households with bottles of 100 percent tree tea oil, and accidental ingestion or improper dilutions of this highly concentrated oil can be harmful to pets. Most pet owners that use the oil assume it is a safer alternative than using medications.
Tea tree oil contains chemicals called terpenes that work effectively against bacteria and fungi. However, terpenes are rapidly absorbed whether taken orally or applied on the skin. This means that if a pet owner topically applied concentrated oil to a pet's skin, it could result in the same toxicity as accidental oral ingestion. Given the tendency of pets to groom, especially cats, the toxicity risk of topical applications is very dangerous. Symptoms follow within a few hours after exposure. If you have accidentally applied this to your pet, please contact your veterinarian immediately and try to wash the oil off the skin right away.
Symptoms of toxicity vary depending on the dose of Tea Tree Oil that the pet was exposed to. Drooling or vomiting can occur with mild doses of the oil. More serious symptoms include tremors, seizures, difficulty walking, symptoms of liver failure. If your pet displays these signs, please don't hesitate to take your pet immediately to an emergency veterinary clinic. While tea tree oil pet products tout their benefits, the products may not contain enough to make them worthwhile or worth the risk of overexposure. It's unfortunate that this wonderful natural supplement for humans is quite problematic for pets.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
How safe is your pet while traveling in your car? The Center for Pet Safety, a nonprofit watchdog group found many (25 out of 29) pet restraining systems to fail in a recent crash test. The failure is not only unsafe and dangerous for your pet, but can also increase the risk to you and your family in the event the pet becomes a projectile and hinders the driver to react to the situation. The products do not fall under the Consumer Products Safety Commission and lack regulations or products standards, so do your research and find the best restraint system for your pet and vehicle type. Definitely do not drive with your pet on your lap for your safety and your pet's.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
With the major winter
storms, it is important to make sure your
pet is protected. It is not just the
fear of hypothermia to worry about, but also chapped paws and itchy skin caused
by cold, snow and rain. Remember if it is too cold for you it is too cold for
your pet.
Here are some things to think about:
- Keep your home humidified.
- Never shave down your dog in winter and consider a coat or sweater for short haired dogs.
- Be sure to wash and dry paws after walks to remove ice, salt and snow melt chemicals. Wearing booties and/or applying petroleum jelly to paws can help too.
- Do not bathe your pet too often in winter; as it may remove essential oils and cause dry skin.
- Pet’s burn extra calories when exposed to the cold, so feed them accordingly.
- Provide a warm spot to rest, away from cold drafts and consider adding a cozy blanket.
- During the cold winter months, do not leave your pet unattended outdoors (or in a parked car), pets can become disoriented and get lost.
Monday, January 11, 2016
We have all heard “love me, love my dog”
and a recent study conducted by Indiana University and Match.com have found it to be
true. Together, with PetSmart, they surveyed and found that people (more often women) judged
their date by how they reacted and interacted with their pet.
Other finds included:
- Women found men that had adopted a pet to be more attractive
- Women thought how a man interacted with a pet to be a good indicator in potential behavior with children and how involved they might be in the care of children.
- Dogs were thought to be more accurate in assessing potential than other types of pets- Cat owners did not tend to think it the interaction was an indicator.
- Men were more likely to use a dog to attract women
Thursday, January 7, 2016
The BBC recently reported that, in a large Swedish
study, children were less likely to suffer with asthma by the age of seven, if
they were exposed to dogs and cats during their first year of life. The researchers tracked 650,000 children and
found that the risk was lowered by 13%. The effect was even greater if they
lived on a farm and were exposed to even more animals.
However, a high percentage of asthmatic children are allergic to pet dander and acquiring a pet will not help desensitize them, but could make them worse. If you do have a pet, the following may help your asthmatic or allergic child:
- Try to keep pets out of your bedroom and where possible living area
- Regular grooming and bathing of cats and dogs can help
- You could try using air filters and an efficient vacuum cleaner. This might be helpful for people who have cat allergies; however the evidence on the benefit of these remains unclear
- No breed of dog is completely "non-allergic" because they all shed dander
BBC news: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-34697408
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
"Carson, my beloved 14 year old Jindo Chow, was showing signs of extreme dementia. He was pacing all night, barking at nothing and exhibiting other odd and upsetting behavior. His quality-of-life was terrible and my husband and I were at our wits end… no sleep and just so worried. We tried Anipryl and while it helped his dementia for a while, the side effects almost killed him. We did not know where to turn until a friend recommended Ask Ariel’s Dog Brain Booster. OMG, what a difference it has made… it is a miracle herb. Carson has no more dementia traits; he sleeps thru the night, doesn't bark at nothing, and all his other dementia behaviors have disappeared. I wouldn't believe it if I wasn't living it, but it is like I said a miracle supplement. I could not be happier and my husband and I also have our lives back. No words can express our gratitude.
Thank you Ask Ariel!!"
Michele and Carson California, 2016
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
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