Three Little Pitties
Dog Health Blog
The Dog Health Blog is an extension of the website where I post many of my articles on dog nutrition, health problems, homemade dog food recipes, and holistic healing that boosts the immune system.
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~Andrea
Dog Health Coach
Author & Webmaster of three-little-pitties.com
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Oct 19, 2018
What is Renal Failure and Dog Kidney Disease?
What is renal failure? It's severe kidney disease in dogs. The diagnosis may come as a shock since tests don't show the problem until the kidneys are working at only 33%
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Oct 19, 2018
Natural Flea Remedies Instead of Poisonous Pesticide Pills and Spot on
Improve your dog’s health by using natural flea remedies. There was a time I rinsed 100 fleas a day off my 5 dogs. Then a flea med nearly killed one. Now fleas are just a memory.
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Oct 19, 2018
Side Effects of Making Your Own Dog Food
Afraid of taking the plunge? I was too! But making your own dog food is so rewarding it will change your life as well as your dog's. Here's what drove me to do it and the side effects my dogs had.
Oct 19, 2018
Tripe for Dogs The Stink is on!
Going green is the the only way tripe will benefit your dog's health.Your dog will drool. You may gag. But make no mistake, there is hidden value inside and out.
Oct 19, 2018
Canine Raw Diet Ideas for Low Cost Raw Meat for Dogs
Some of us need to think outside the box to provide a canine raw diet. If you don't mind paying $4.00 or more per pound this page isn't for you. If on the other hand you need to budget. . .
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Oct 12, 2018
Raw Bones for Dogs
Raw bones for dogs provide important minerals, protein, fats, collagen, vitamins, and enzymes in perfect proportions, especially if they are raw meaty bones.
Sep 29, 2018
Stop Giardia in Dogs (the short version)
Everything you need to know about giardia in dogs in 500 words. Topics include giardiasis, dogs, puppies, contagious, treatment, herbs, restore gut health naturally.
Sep 23, 2018
3 Steps to Live Easier with Dog Pancreatitis
If dog pancreatitis has called on your canine more than once, I can help. While no one seems to know for sure it's cause; diet, fasting and two remedies will help immensely.
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Sep 22, 2018
Water for Dogs
We forget about water for dogs when it comes to dog health. Often canines are more sensitive to chemicals than we are. Let’s look at chlorine, fluoride and how to improve water even on a budget.
Sep 18, 2018
Dog Ear Hematoma
A dog ear hematoma or aural hematoma is a broken blood vessel in the ear. Four of my dogs had this awful swelling. Three I self treated. Now that I understand this dog ear problem I can prevent it.
Sep 08, 2018
Leptospirosis in Dogs - 100% Lepto Cases Had Been Vaccinated
Does the leptospirosis vaccine work? First of all, leptospirosis in dogs comes in over 200 varieties, each of which would need its own vaccine. Imagine subjecting your dog to 200 vaccines.
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Sep 02, 2018
Is Panacur Poisoning Your Pooch?
Veterinarians often prescribe panacur for dogs to kill internal parasites claiming it is absolutely safe. Is it? What about side effects? Natural Alternatives?
Aug 27, 2018
Puppy Constipation
Puppy constipation, especially in orphan puppies can be easily treated. Often without giving them anything at all. Know what to do and when a trip to the vet is necessary.
Aug 24, 2018
Spirulina Benefits as a Superfood and Detoxifier
Spirulina benefits both you and your dog as a highly nutritious superfood and a gentle heavy metal detox. But it gets better.
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Jun 03, 2018
Curing Giardia in Dogs Naturally
Damage done by giardia in dogs has long range effects yet there is an exclusive natural approach that has worked for several years for both the protozoa and healing the gut
Jun 03, 2018
Treating Giardia in Dogs Medically
The most commonly used drugs for treating giardia in dogs are Metronidazole (Flagyl) and Panacur (Fenbendazole). So why don't they work?
May 15, 2018
Safe Dog Flea Control
Dog flea control can be done in many ways. The standard stuff is highly toxic so what else can you do? I got your back on this one.
May 13, 2018
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth - Pros & Cons
Food grade diatomaceous earth is a simple non toxic canine flea control and keeps some internal parasites at bay as well. Should you use it?
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May 13, 2018
Is Giardia in Dogs Contagious?
Is giardia in dogs contagious? You bet! In fact you won't believe how I gave it to my own dog.
May 08, 2018
Healthy Dogs Heal Faster
Makes sense that healthy dogs heal faster because they have a better immune system but how do you know if your dog is healthy?
May 08, 2018
Giardiasis - KnowThy Enemy
What is giardiasis in dogs and why can it be tricky to diagnose and even harder to get rid of?
May 08, 2018
Herbs vs Drugs
A better understanding of herbs vs drugs and how they do totally different things in the body
Apr 22, 2018
IBD in Dogs With Giardia
IBD in dogs may begin with giardia so healing the gut naturally with herbs at home is part of my giardia program.
Apr 08, 2018
Stress and Separation Anxiety in Dogs - a Simple Flower Remedy
Today I want to share the best flower remedy I've found for separation anxiety in dogs and other stress issues.
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Apr 03, 2018
Essential Oils for Dogs Tip
Here's a tip on finding the right oil for your dog. Open the bottle and let your dog take a whiff without touching the bottle. In fact, you could use the cap.
Anyway, your dog will actually LIKE the smell of what he needs yet when it's an oil he doesn't need, he will quickly turn away or act as it is awful.
Once your dog chooses what works for him, he only need smell it each day to reap the benefits because those tiny particles go right up his nostrils.
Be careful when using essential oils on your dog's skin. Dogs are more sensitive than we are so those oils MUST be diluted.
Apr 03, 2018
Herbal Supplements for Dogs & How to Give Them
Sometimes giving herbal supplements for dogs can be a struggle. In today’s Dog Talk Tuesday, I spotlight one of my NSP members because
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Mar 25, 2018
Four Free Things to Improve Dog Health
Here's a video follow up to the free download, "Four Free Things to Improve Dog Health" because this will help your dog every day of his life.
Mar 20, 2018
Canine Diabetes Treatment
Insulin is not the only canine diabetes treatment. Let's talk about a couple things which rarely come up at the vet's office that can lower insulin need and improve overall health.
Jan 14, 2018
Dog Skin Yeast Infection
A dog skin yeast infection is likely the worst thing you and your dog will ever have to face because it's far more than skin deep.
Jan 13, 2018
Silver Sol Silver Shield
What is silver sol? Why do I use it and recommend it to my clients? And why is it perfect for your dog? It began in 2009...
Dec 03, 2017
Dangers of Moist Dog Food
I ran across this information I posted on semi moist dog food some years ago. If you or anyone you know feeds this stuff, this is for you because it's often toxic.
Dec 02, 2017
Free Raw Dog Food Recipes
How about a few healthy raw dog food recipes for the best homemade dog food on the planet? A natural barf diet is the biggest gift you can give your canine.
Oct 22, 2017
The Dog Digestive System
Ever wonder if the dog digestive system is just like ours? The system organs are the same but when a dog is healthy and fed properly, digestion is faster. For good reason. It saves him from illness.
Oct 22, 2017
Dogs Exercise for the Immune System and Lifting Dog Depression
Helping your dogs exercise increases health, reduces stress, depression and bad behavior. Here’s the link between lack of exercise and disease and ideas for both physical and mental exercise for dogs.
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Oct 22, 2017
Giardia in Puppies
So you want to tackle giardia in puppies in a natural way that doesn't ruin gut health or the immune system? Yes! Want to improve your pup's health at the same time? Awesome!
Oct 17, 2017
Dog Bladder Infection
Why has a dog bladder infection or a UTI (urinary tract infection) become fairly common? Why does it lead to crystals and stones when avoidance is so simple?
Sep 12, 2017
Dog Healthcare and the Do Nothing Approach
In this special dog healthcare tips short for Dog Talk Tuesday we're going to give you the do nothing approach. What is it and how exactly can nothing improve your dog's health?
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Sep 07, 2017
Dog Talk Tuesday
I'm excited. I'm going to add something to the website called Dog Talk Tuesday. What is it? Candid conversations with dog health coach Sandra King so you can learn health from the inside out.
Sep 05, 2017
My Dog Ate Chocolate and Lived !
My Dog ate chocolate and I didn't need to call the vet or the poison control hotline because the truth is pretty simple. Dogs and chocolate are the topic of this weeks Dog Talk Tuesday.
Aug 29, 2017
What is Vaccine Malpractice?
Vaccine malpractice is all to common and detrimental to your dog's health. It happens every day in every state and probably every city in the U.S. Only YOU can protect your dog from this abuse.
Aug 28, 2017
Home Remedy for Mange
Mange treatment usually involves insecticides but what if there was another way? Consider a home remedy for mange that rids the body of mites and improves health at the same time.
Aug 25, 2017
Awesome Homemade Dog Treats - Quick and Healthy
Here are the simplest, quickest and healthiest homemade dog treats on the planet. May this change your entire view of dog snacks forever.
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Aug 25, 2017
The Five Dangers of Peanut Butter for Dogs and How to Avoid Them
Is peanut butter for dogs a healthy treat or a toxic food. Let me help you make a wise decision for your dogs health.
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Aug 22, 2017
Raw Eggs are Dangerous - Fact or Fiction?
Let's set the record straight on raw eggs. Whether we're talking about you or your dog, here's what you should know.
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Aug 15, 2017
Fiber for Dogs
The perfect fiber for dogs can be found at the grocery store. Fiber for people and dogs are NOT the same. And that's the topic of discussion in today's Dog Talk Tuesday.
Aug 12, 2017
Dog Mucus
Dog mucus has a purpose. Phlegm in throat may be a dog virus but mucus in dog poop is not. Here's what these canine illness symptoms mean and what you can do.
Jul 31, 2017
The Best Dog Supplements and Why the Vitamin Pill is Dead
The best dog supplements should be nourishing, aid digestion, balance the microbiome (think gut and immune system here) and help expel toxins.
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Notice: Supplements for Your Dog
I sell NSP (Nature's Sunshine) herbs and supplements for your dog. These are strictly tested and made for human consumption.
To get proper doses for your dog you must purchase through me. I've spent a great deal of time choosing the right combinations and doses per weight for your canine kid.
WARNING: FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL COULD HURT YOUR DOG