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Top Natural Antihistamine for Pet Itchy Skin & Gut Health

If you’re a pet parent, you know the helplessness of watching your furry friend suffer from constant itching and discomfort. Despite trying various medications and dietary changes, finding a lasting solution can seem elusive. But what if there was a natural alternative that not only eases the itch but also supports overall gut health? Enter Quercetin—a powerful, plant-based compound that’s gaining attention in the holistic pet care community for its impressive anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties.

In this blog post, inspired by our latest YouTube video, we’ll delve deeper into how Quercetin can transform your pet’s health. Led by Dr. Katie Woodley, an experienced holistic veterinarian, we explore the benefits of this natural antihistamine, how it can be safely integrated into your pet’s regimen, and why it might just be the solution you’ve been searching for. Whether...

Did you know that there are many natural homemade remedies for your dog’s ear infection?

You may be feeling frustrated with going back and forth to the vet clinic for the same problem and the infection keeps coming back?

Unfortunately, ear infections are too common for our dogs and cats, but especially dogs.

Common Ear Infection Signs

So what are dog ear infections signs?

• Ear pain
• Your pet shaking their head excessively
• Scratching and digging at their ear with their paw
• Black waxy discharge or even pus coming from their ear
• Head tilt with ear down
• Bad smell coming from the ear
• Redness on the inside of the ear flap

There are many different causes for ear infections, and they are not always the same, even if your pet has had an ear infection before.

Thus, if you’re noticing any of these signs, make sure you book an appointment with your veterinarian to figure out what is causing the irritation in your dog’s ear.

Common Causes Of Dog Ear Infections

What causes dog...

As a holistic veterinarian, I often encounter pets with skin issues, from minor wounds to persistent itchy hotspots. While conventional treatments focus on symptoms, I advocate for addressing the root causes and treating the symptoms with natural remedies like essential oils while you are figuring out why the itchiness is there in the first place.

Gut health is commonly a main reason for skin issues, like hot spots, allergies and ear infections.  Make sure that you don't end up missing the root cause for why the symptom is there since many pet parents end up in a vicious cycle of only treating the symptoms.  Make sure to check out our blog post on healing allergies naturally at the root cause level.

In this post, I'll share my top 5 essential oils for dog skin health and how to use them effectively and safely.

When to Seek Veterinary Care:

Before we dive into essential oils, let's address when it's crucial to take your pet to the vet:

1. Injuries that penetrate the...