Pets Care

When you have a question, you can always Ask Our Experts on our website. We have experts from many fields available to review your questions and provide professional advice, including our clinical psychologist, Michele.

QUESTION

“I am interested in any product that will help with my dog’s change in behavior. She was once very friendly to both humans as well as other dogs. Now she just barks at all humans, won’t go near them and will not play with other dogs at all. I’m quite concerned. Do you have a product that will help her get back to what she once was? Thanks”
-Burt

ANSWER

Hi Burt,

You will be pleased to know that we do have a remedy in our range for what your pet seems to be experiencing. It has many successful customers and we can only hope that you will have the same success with your dog.

For your pet’s aggression, we recommend that you try our PetAlive Aggression Formula which contains a unique combination of specially selected herbal and homeopathic ingredients well known for their ability to encourage peaceful attitudes.

Especially aimed at pets that tend to vocalize and physically vent their frustrations, PetAlive Aggression Formula helps to treat the problem of aggression in socially inept and easily agitated pets and allows your pet to relax and enjoy the company of other people and animals.

PetAlive Aggression Formula can be used regularly for the highly-strung pet, or as needed to support instinctual behavior and discourage common physical signs of irritation.

QUESTION

” Hi, I just ask if it would be ok to give my Chihuahua both the Aggression Formula and the PetCalm formulas together, as we are giving her the Aggression Formula now when needed. She no longer bites, but needs to be calmer when doing her nails. And you answered back we could do both. But do we give her the same amount of each as you would if just using just one of them, or do we need to cut back as we would be doing two kinds at once? Thank you. ” -Diana

ANSWER

Hi Diana,

It is perfectly safe for you to take the mentioned remedies in combination due to the high safety profile of our ingredients.

I understand what you are asking, and the answer is that you would still give the same recommended dose as if your Chihuahua was only taking one of the remedies.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Warm regards,

The PetAlive Team

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Question:

How long a dog can survive without appropriate treatment after being diagnose of Diabetes? Is it possible for them to fully recover from Diabetes if treatment is being applied?

Daniele

Answer:

Hi Danielle,

Thank you for your query. You are to be commended for researching the use of natural alternatives.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. The problem with this sugar in the blood is that it binds to the different things in blood eg. hormones, thus stopping these from working. The sugar will also damage the blood vessels themselves, leading to problems like retinopathy (where the vision is altered). The sugar also effects with oxygen supply, thus making your pet sluggish. If diabetes is not treated it can cause long-term health problems.

Unfortunately, diabetes is a chronic condition and can only be managed, but not cured. However with treatment, your pet could lead a relatively normal life. If the cause of the diabetes is treatable then you might be able to ‘cure the diabetes’.

We recommend our PetAlive GlucoBalance for diabetes. GlucoBalance contains a specially selected combination of herbs known for their ability to control and balance blood sugar levels and improve insulin production and bio-availability. It also reduces high cholesterol and boosts immune functioning and protect against disease. It assists in the treatment of diabetes-related conditions like circulation problems and eye disease and promotes wound healing. GlucoBalance can be used to increase energy levels and reduce fatigue. Research has demonstrated that the ingredients in GlucoBalance help to regulate blood sugar levels. GlucoBalance is very effective used alone, or as part of a total veterinarian treatment program.

For further info, please go to:

GlucoBalance

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Warm regards,

The Native Remedies Team

Question:

My one year old Jack Russell has just overnight developed multiple bumps under her skin that are very itchy. They are all over her back and legs. They are making her hair raised and she is scraching and can’t seem to stop. They are all under the skin. Please help.

Chris

Answer:

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your query. You are to be commended for researching the use of natural alternatives.

It must be very distressing to see your pet so sick. Since we are unable to examine your pet, we cannot make a diagnosis. Thus we recommend that you take your pet to your vet, where a correct diagnosis can be made and any underlying conditions may be ruled out. Thereafter, we will be happy to help determine, if need be, which of our remedies would best suit your pet.

For your pet’s constant scratching we can highly recommend our Skin and Coat Tonic. This will help to restore healthy skin and glossy coat, improve skin functioning and strengthen hair shaft and follicle, treat dry scaly skin and eczema and relieve itching, accelerate healing of skin lesions and fungal infections of the skin, improve liver, kidney and thyroid functioning as well as overall health.

For further info, please go to:

Skin and Coat Tonic

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Warm regards,

The Native Remedies Team

Question:

Our 9 year old female beagle has been drinking alot more than usual and has had a urinary infection this past week. She took antibiotics but is still drinking more than usual. She has also lost weight. She took several steroid shots for allergies this summer and everything I ‘ve read on the internet lead me to believe she may be developing diabetes. Would your diabetes formula be safe for her to try?

Shelly

Answer:

Hi Shelly

Thank you for your query. You are to be commended for researching the use of natural alternatives.
Certain symptoms are common in cats and dogs with diabetes. However these signs may also indicate other diseases or conditions. The best way to determine if your pet has diabetes is to have his blood sugar levels checked by means of a blood test.

Common symptoms of diabetes include:

* Excessive thirst
* Frequent urination
* Change in appetite
* Weight loss
* Lethargy
* General weakness
* Recurrent urinary tract infections
* Cataracts (in dogs)

We recommend PetAlive GlucoBalance, which contains a specially selected combination of herbs known for their ability to control and balance blood sugar levels and improve insulin production and bio-availability. To also reduce high cholesterol To boost immune functioning and protect against disease. As well as to assist in the treatment of diabetes-related conditions like circulation problems and eye disease and to promote wound healing. GlucoBalance can be used to increase energy levels and reduce fatigue

Research has demonstrated that the ingredients in GlucoBalance help to regulate blood sugar levels. Therefore GlucoBalance is an excellent supplement for your pet who suffers from a low blood sugar level. GlucoBalance is very effective used alone, or as part of a total veterinarian treatment program.

For further info, please go to: GlucoBalance

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Warm regards,

The Native Remedies Team

Question:

Six months ago I adopted a two year old dog. He is a well-mannered animal except for the anxiety he suffers when we leave him alone. He doesn’t destroy things or go to the bathroom in the house or even bark, but he shakes excessively whenever he knows we’re going to leave the house and he cries.

Upon returning, he is naturally, excited, but won’t leave our side. Even when we return home, he is still shaking for at least an hour. He becomes so upset that he won’t eat. In fact, the only time he is calm enough to eat is in the middle of the night, when he knows we are home. any suggestions? We have already tried all of the usual tactics…not making a fuss when we leave, crate training, etc…and seeing that he doesn’t eat, I don’t know that any medication would would help.

Julie

Answer:

Hi Julie

Thank you for your query. You are to be commended for researching the use of natural alternatives. We can recommend PetCalm contains a special blend of herbal and homeopathic ingredients known for their calming and soothing effect.

PetCalm is a natural remedy with no risk of side effects or addiction and can be safely used by animals of all ages and sizes.

PetCalm may be used regularly to reduce anxiety and stress in highly strung or chronically anxious pets, or as needed for relief during particularly stressful situations like competitive events, visits to the vet, change of home, domestic stress, etc.

You may also combine it with PetAlive Grief and Pining Formula, which contains a unique combination of specially selected herbal and homeopathic ingredients well known to treat depression and restore emotional well being.

Whether your pet is chronically depressed or having emotional difficulty due to separation or some other traumatic event, PetAlive Grief and Pining Formula will effectively lift mood and restore vitality, as well as improving your pet’s sense of well being and security.

PetAlive Grief and Pining Formula can be used regularly for the chronically depressed animal or when needed during periods of trauma, loss or separation.

For more info go to: Grief and Pining Formula

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Warm regards,

The Pet Health Consultant - The Native Remedies Team

Question from Melissa:

“I have a 12 year old Shepherd mix (possibly Lab). After reading all the side affects of Rimadyl and other medications, I’m looking to give him something more natural that won’t kill him if it doesn’t really do the job. His weight is between 65-70 pounds. He still acts like a puppy when we get home and still doesn’t hesitate to jump on the couch, but he’s slow to get up now and has the shaky back legs. He doesn’t seem to be in any pain yet but does pant more now. He still loves to go out for walks but does tire sooner than he did in the past. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.”

— Melissa

Answer from the PetAlive Team:

Hi Melissa,

As part of a holistic approach to treating your pet, natural remedies can help to build and strengthen your pet’s immune system, encourage the elimination of toxins, strengthen and protect his skeletal system and generally improve the overall health of your animal - in addition to alleviating and treating the specific problems associated with muscle and joint problems. Muscle and Joint Support capsules are specially formulated for pets and contain a unique formula combining herbal medicines, biochemic tissue salts and nutritional substances all well known for their therapeutic and protective effect on the skeletal system, including muscles, joints, cartilage and tendons.

We recommend PetAlive Muscle and Joint Support as an excellent choice for pets suffering from arthritis, rheumatism and degenerative joint disease and it can also be used as a tonic and preventative in animals known to be susceptible to joint and bone ailments.

For further info, please go to:

Muscle and Joint Support

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

The PetAlive Team at Native Remedies

Question from Lauri:

“After the pet food scare I’ve been doing research on all the things that are actually harmful to my beloved dogs. I want to give them the best life possible. I have a 1-1/2 year old male yellow lab and a 1 year old Basenji mix that we adopted (don’t know what she’s a mix of). They are both spayed/neutered.

I thought I was giving them good pet food (Iams dry) but now it seems it’s not the best for their health. I could use some guidance. Once I switch over to a holistic food, is there anything available that will help clear their livers/kidneys from the preservatives they have ingested? What about for their optimum health?

Since they are in the early stages of their lives and have received their puppy shots, what else can I look out for? What else can I do for my puppies? How can I make their lives the best & fullest they can be? Help! Your help is appreciated…from one dog lover to the next.”

— Lauri

Answer from the PetAlive Team:

Dear Lauri,

We can recommend our DetoxPlus, which is a 100% herbal remedy specially formulated to prevent the buildup of toxins and to assist in toxin elimination. Used regularly, DetoxPlus will help to improve liver functioning, metabolism, thyroid health and the body’s ability to eliminate toxins, helping to keep your pet in peak health and toxin free.

We also recommend our Immunity Plus, which will strengthen your pets’ immune systems and help prevent any infections in the future.

You will be pleased to know that it is perfectly fine to use DetoxPlus and Immunity and Liver Support simultaneously without any reduction in effectiveness of either. Because all the ingredients of our remedies are manufactured using the full-spectrum method, they have a very high safety profile and are generally well tolerated without any side-effects at all. You can therefore feel quite confident in using Native Remedies and PetAlive as your trusted supplier of herbal and homeopathic medicines.

For more information, please go to:

Immunity and Liver Support Tonic

Detox Plus

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

The PetAlive Team at Native Remedies

Question from Geraldine:

I am trying to find a natural product for my 1yr old cats chronic diahroea.vets treatments haven’t worked and she has no digestive problems, is growing & healthy in every other way

Answer:

Hello Geraldine,

Thank you for your question

We recommend RuniPoo Relief - Pet Alive RuniPoo Relief is a 100% safe and Natural Remedy containing herbal and homeopathic ingredients which are carefully selected to maintain digestive balance, firm stools and healthy Bowel Functioning just when your pet needs it most.

You can find more information about it here > RuniPoo Relief

Many blessings,

Dee

Question:

I am looking for a product that I can use on my 11 yr old black lab’s ears. She has an ongoing problem with ear wax and odor. We have tried everything from warm olive oil, saline, white vinegar, warm soapy water, and used an ear shringe to suction out the ear wax, but her canals are so deep it seems like we never get enough out to even get her comfortable. Is there anything we can use to melt away the wax or thin it out to get it out? She is having trouble hearing due to this issue.

Thank you in advance,

Nancy

Answer:

Hi Nancy,

Thank you for your query. The fact that you have tried all these methods to no avail suggests that there may be something specific causing the odor and wax buildup. We therefore recommend that you take the dog to the vet as there could be a foreign body stuck in the ear or some other structural anomaly which could be the cause.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Warm regards,

The PetAlive Team

Question:

Is there a product made for canines that seem to get hairballs? I have a longhaired dog that sheds year round that coughs like cats do that have hairballs. I really think that she gets her hairs in her throat and cannot get them out. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Kristan

Answer:

Hi Kristan

Thank you for your query. Your pet may use our Furball Dr remedy, which contains a combination of selected herbs and homeopathic ingredients to help with digestion and elimination, thereby preventing the distressing problems associated with furballs.

For more info, please go to Furball Dr

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Warm regards,
The PetAlive Team