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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOR DOGS
( also have a look at our general health)


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Whether you are looking for a Doggie Day Care, Boarding, Groomer or a Puppy School in the Bryanston & surrounding areas, look no further - we have all you need!
Acupuncture

Acupuncture
Acupuncture - What is it and how does it work?
Acupuncture -What is Gold Bead Therapy?


Aromatherapy 

Aromatherapy for dogs
Adoption, and related stress and anxiety
Are Essential Oils good for dogs & cats


Chiropractor - Animal Chiropractor 
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What a Chiropractor does

Hydrotherapy

What is Animal Hydrotherapy?

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Gold Bead Therapy

The many benefits of Gold Bead Therapy


Homeopathy

Homeopathy
Easing your dogs arthritis the natural way
Allergies and Homeopathy
Bad Doggy Breath (Halitosis)
Dog Diarrhoea

Flatulance 
Homeopathy in Comparison to Conventional Medicine
Homeopathic help for teething

Golden Oldies -Homeopathy and your senior pet 
​How to give homeopathic remedies to pets
Kennel Cough
​Snake Bites - The Vet that saved her own life
​What is Homeopathy?   


Kinesiology 

How Kinesiology works
Kinesiology at a distance


Pest  & Internal Parasite Prevention & Control 

Home Remedies for Intestinal Parasites (worms) in Pets
How dogs get worms

Natural Home Remedies for Flea and Tick Control
Natural and Homemade Dog Shampoo

​6 Ways to Naturally Prevent and Get Rid of Fleas 
​Use Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Fleas in 3 Easy Steps
​Using Diatomaceous Earth to Worm Pets
​What is flea Dirt?
Will eating raw food give my pet parasites?


Conditions  (under construction new topics will be added)

Arthritis - 6 Signs of Early Arthritis
Arthritic Pets

Abscesses in Dogs: Causes and Symptoms
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Itchy skin - some natural help
Kennel Cough - What it is, symptoms, treatment etc
Skin Allergies
The Truth About Pet Cancer - ebook

Various Eye Infections in Dogs/Cats


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Herbs, Natural Supplements, Minerals &Vitamins

Benefits of Flaxseed for dogs
Benefits of grain-free treats for dogs
Cannabis Oil for Dog - all you need to know
Daily Supplements for Healthy Companions
5 Ways Tumeric and help your dog

Fermentation - consider this for your dog 

Herbal Remedies can be Harmful to Pets
Herbs & Spices that are safe for your dog
​Is Garlic safe for dogs?

Kefir for Dogs?
Krill - natural wonders of Krill
Myth: Anxiety Medication as a Last Resort 
​Natural Flea Control
​Prebiotics and Probiotics
​What is Herbal Medicine
Can dogs eat Rosemary?
​What Veggies are Good for Dogs
Why I choose medicinal mushrooms for my dog

Physiotherapy

Physical Therapy for treatment and prevention
Animal Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy 
Nutrition 

A Taste for Meat?
Alfalfa - does it belong in dog food?

Are Dogs Supposed to eat Kibble?
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Can Dogs Have Yogurt?
Cinnamon and dogs - is it safe?
​Daily Supplements for Healthy Companions ​
Does your dog need more protein as it ages?
​5 Raw Food Mistakes to Avoid With Your Dog
Fermentation - why we should consider
Food as Medicine
Healing Anal Glands with Raw Diet
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Health Issues Caused by Feeding the Wrong Diet
Home made dog food

​Feeding raw does not increase chances of infections
 
​How to defrost raw dog food
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​How to feed raw meaty bones
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Is a dog a carnivore or an omnivore?
Is Raw Venison Good For Dogs?
Liver - too much, too little?

Myth - Raw feeding no scientific studies
Nutrition - Transition from pup to adolescent
Preparing raw food for dogs
​Peas, potatoes, legumes linked to heart disease
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​​Raw fed animals pose a risk to humans
Raw Pet Food Trend Bad
​Raw Feeding - does this make my dog aggressive?
​​​Salmonella - all you need to know. 
Sardines for dogs
Some Tips to Get a Picky Dog to Eat a Raw Diet
Soy in Dog Food - Good or Bad?
Should I give my dog bone broth?
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​The Pros and Cons of Preservatives in Dog Foods
​Tips to get a picky eater interested in raw food

​What's 'normal' poop for your dog?​
​What Are the​ Benefits of Tripe for Dogs?
What is the BARF Diet for Dogs?

​Will eating raw meat give my dog parasites?

Tellington TTouch

A Conversation with Robyn Hood
Accountability
Aggression - Is TTouch of Value for Aggression?
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A Touch of Love

Danilo - the dog that brought TTouch to SA
Giving your Puppy the Magic Touch
Fear behaviour and how TTouch can help

​History of TTouch​
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Making life a TTOUCH easier when using a Head Halter
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Supportive Care for Senior Dogs 
Taking the Stress out of Toe Nail Trimming
Tension Patterns in Cats
Tension Patterns in Dogs
Tellington TTouch for Dogs
The Sensory Side of TTouch

The Sharp End
There's Method in the Magic
TTouch and Stress

Why TTouch?
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General


Acute Allergic Reaction - ANAPHYLAXIS
Bee Stings - what to do
​Corona Virus - Negative Results for COVID-19
​Cancer - Natural Approach to Cancer
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Home Remedies for Dog Hair Loss 
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​Shock & Emergency First Aid
Signs your dog may be in pain
Signs of ill health

Taking the Stress our of Toe Nail Trimming
​The Heimlich Maneuver
The Importance of Alternative Medicine
​Vaccines; when too much of a good thing turns bad
​​What's 'normal' poop for your dog?
​What to do if your pet has been poisoned

Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smells like Fish?

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