I’ve mentioned before the benefits of apple cider and how for our pets this really improved their overall health just by incorporating it into their meals, which you can read about here. But what about other natural ways to take care of your pets and insure they’re just as happy and healthy as you are?
Plant-Based
One of the best practices for animals is using plant-based products. This is because the natural capabilities are endless and usually feature little to no chemical compounds such as other companies that incorporate many of those into their products to appeal more to their desired audience. Thesprucepets.com lists:
Best Overall: Organix Organic Adult Canned Dog Food at Amazon “All of the ingredients in this wet food—chicken, brown rice, fruits, and veggies—are organic and preservative-free.” “Best Dry: Wellness CORE Natural Grain-Free Dry Dog Food at PETCO”Full of high-quality, nutrient-dense ingredients like meat and veggies, this pick has everything your dog needs to stay in shape.”Best for Large Breeds: DIAMOND NATURALS Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food at Amazon”This large breed-friendly formula is high in glucosamine, a nutrient that’s key for joint health, particularly for older dogs.”Best for Small Breeds: Merrick Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food at Amazon” Formulated to cover small breed dogs’ needs, this brand goes so far as to list its first five ingredients on the front of the bag.”Best Budget: Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Premium Dry Dog Food at Amazon”The top ingredient on this wallet-friendly, natural dog food is meat from chickens that have been raised in the U.S.”Best Dehydrated: Sundays Food for Dogs at Sundaysfordogs.com”This pick is dehydrated to preserve the nutritional benefits of raw food, without the increased risk of food-borne illnesses.”Best Fresh Food: JustFoodForDogs Daily Diets Frozen Dog Food at PETCO”The food is cooked in California, frozen, then shipped—and it’s developed with input from veterinary nutritionists.”Best Raw: Instinct Frozen Raw Bites Grain-Free Recipe Dog Food at Chewy” Despite being frozen, this protein-packed raw food is easy to serve and for dogs to eat—it doesn’t freeze into a brick.”
Natural Products
Another great brand is wondercide, which claims
“Let’s face it – people love their pets – Stephanie Boone, the founder of Wondercide is no different.
In 2008 Stephanie found her dog, Luna, deathly ill from pesticide poison. Luna had been treated with traditional flea and tick treatments and at the age of 10 developed pesticide poisoning.
Most veterinarians Stephanie spoke with recommended that she put Luna down. Stephanie, however, refused and she began researching pesticide formulations, their impacts on animal health and human health. She was shocked by what her research uncovered and after some consideration Wondercide was born.
Wondercide is committed to community, sustainability, and natural ingredients. They believe that we should “treat nature with nature,” and they offer a complete line of natural pest control and holistic care products for people and for pets. Their innovative products include natural flea and tick control, natural skin care for pets, natural pest control and natural mosquito repellents too.
Instead of turning to chemical-laden products, why not try Wondercide? You won’t be sorry!”
Wonderside is great as it offers a lot of alternative shampoos, conditioners, and even yard and garden control so they don’t run around outside and digest anything dangerous. PetAlive on the other hand, is a similar natural brand yet offers oral sprays and boosters for immunity support, itch control, bladder support, and brain health. Personally, I have had dogs who have suffered from fleas and other joint pains. When we got our puppy Charlie, we took him in and he was absolutely covered in fleas and aching all over. It was so sad as he would just yelp and cry constantly from being bitten over and over. We took him to numerous vets who tried giving us medicines or would simply tell us there’s nothing we can do because he was too young. After awhile he gradually was rid of the pesky fleas but it was something we never wished on anyone or their poor animal! This is why we began to incorporate more natural remedies such as apple cider to begin boosting their overall health, and why the natural products such as these, can have even safer and more prominent health benefits.
Try these healthy alternative methods next time you find yourself in a bind with your pets! They depend on us, so remember to treat them and care for them like you would yourself. Stay healthy and happy.
