In some acute cases, such as swelling from a bee sting, the conditions will clear up rather fast. However, it takes much longer for chronic ailments to heal. According to Dr. Pitcairn, “when a treatment is working, in the sense of health being recovered, an acute illness generally responds quickly (within a few minutes, a few hours or, at the longest, a day or two). Chronic illness, on the other hand, changes slowly. It often takes a couple of weeks or more to see a change for the better,...

  Remedies can be administered to your dog by either: Dropping the pellets in his mouth; or Dissolving them in a small amount of water; or Grinding them into a powder that is poured into the mouth. Also, please note the following: Do not handle the pellets as they can easily be neutralized. Do not mix remedies into foods. Administer the remedies at least 45 minutes to one hour before feeding your dog. Avoid other medications (especially allopathic medicines) while your dog is on...

  Here’s what you can do to lessen your dog’s arthritis pain: Use glucosamine and chondroitin supplements to lubricate his joints. A supplement is a safer option than giving your dog prescribed drugs or steroid treatments. Purchase your dog an orthopedic bed to soothe his joints and bones. Apply moist heat to your dog’s joints.

  First, keep your allergic dog clean and well groomed. At the site of the hot spot or skin irritation, clip your dog’s hair. A hot spot is an open wound, which needs air flow to help it heal. Help reduce your dog’s inflammation by applying a hot compress to the irritated area. It’s best to use a cloth soaked in warm salt water.

  Diet plays a vital role in helping to improve a dog’s problematic liver. Low-fat meals are easier on a dog’s liver, as well as ingredients that are simple to digest. Stay away from foods with preservatives and additives. Additionally, increase your dog’s diet with vitamins and minerals to help restore his liver to a healthy state. Some drugs have a poor effect on the liver, like aspirin and Phenobarbital. Toxins are bad for a dog with liver disease, but there are herbal remedies that can help...