*definitely ask the vet to see if he needs a dental. They're expensive but can prolong the life of the dog if they address issues quickly.
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 5:54 PM, Emily Drolshagen <emily.drolshagen@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm so sorry you are in this situation :( The poor guy sounds so uncomfortable :( I like what Liz said. Be sure to heavily dilute since he's such a little guy. Also, if the dog has had any history of seizures, do not use On Guard. My dog had more seizure activity with the Rosemary oil in OG. I have used a lot of Frankincense on my dogs (diluted) for pain, seizures, inflammation etc. My dogs also LOVE lavender. If I have it on, they will try to lick it off ;) I think maybe diffusing Grapefruit or Slim and Sassy may give him the effect of stabilizing blood sugar/weightloss during this process or for the emotional aspect of body image for the little guy (dogs have feelings too and I think they know when they're obese). I would not keep it on continually or very much. You could try a little. I hadn't thought of this but it may work? I've never tried.As far as dog oral health goes **PLEASE do NOT use the On Guard toothpaste. I've seen it recommended, but it has Xylitol in it which is EXTREMELY poisonous to dogs. Just fyi** I just started using a product called Orapup. It's a tongue brush. The liquid they sell to put on the brush has Sodium Benzoate in it. It is a preservative that I don't recommend but you only need a little. My dogs love this product and their breath smells better. Not sure if it will improve their oral health much, because I haven't used it long but you could look into it if it interests you. I do recommend brushing the teeth he has left and his gums gently. Your vet should be able to recommend something but my dogs have very sensitive mouths and won't let me brush so I use the Orapup tongue brush.I would definitely invest in grain free food. Most food motivated dogs will train for regular food rather than treats. I don't recommend treats at all when dogs have weight problems. The calories aren't worth the nutrients they lack. Make sure your vet discusses an appropriate quantity of food because if you feed too little, the body can go into starvation mode and hold onto it's fat--just like humans who don't eat enough calories when they diet. A lot of people don't know, but if your dog has horrid smelling gas after being on a food for a long time, that means the dog's system isn't agreeing with the food and you ought to switch. Gas/diahrrea could be a problem at first when switching foods. Most vets recommend Science Diet--in my opinion, one of the worst foods on the market, but you can do your research. Also, some may recommend feeding him a raw diet. Do your research on that if you are interested.Sorry this isn't all oil advice, but I love dogs. Hope our experiences help you.EmilyOn Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 12:43 PM, Liz Peterson <lizypeterson@gmail.com> wrote:
Rachel,I love your decision! It sounds like the pup will be much better in your care! Plus, Emily's suggestion about water therapy is great!I have attached the dog care sheet (AromaTools.com) and it lists several oils and what they can be used for on dogs. Specifically for tooth/gum issues it recommends the on guard oil blend (not the toothpaste). But for pain, I would treat the inflammation which causes the pain by using frankincense, lavender, peppermint, etc. I make rollers for use on my dogs--with three oils I use 15 drops of each oil plus FCO to fill a 5 mL roller bottle. I have one that is an "antibiotic" blend of on guard, oregano, and frankincense, plus FCO. I've also used one with deep blue, aroma touch, and frankincense, plus FCO to fill. But wintergreen can be a problem for dogs though I've not had a problem (wintergreen is in deep blue). With the rollers you just roll it on each pad on each paw every couple of hours for whatever issue the dog is dealing with.My son's new pup was spayed a couple of months ago and I made three rollers: 1) the antibiotic blend described above, 2) a calming blend of serenity, lavender and lemon plus FCO to fill a 5mL roller, and 3) the pain blend described above. One-by-one we rolled the pads on her paws and then around the incision on her tummy, and we did it every two hours during the day, and again if she woke up at night to go out. The oils are metabolized pretty quickly, so frequency is important when treating a specific problem rather than just being preventative. We didn't use any of the pills the vet gave us (pre-paid as part of the puppy package he had purchased), we used oils instead and she healed just fine. The antibiotic we were given was amoxicillin, but I know that our oregano oil is stronger than 18 of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics, including penicillin, and amoxicillin isn't much different.One of my pups (7 pound toy poodle) was a rescue and has lost most of his teeth as well. The vet thinks he had a traumatic event of some kind when he was little and the permanent tooth buds were forming so they didn't form properly. I feed him a mix of some dry kibble plus a canned stew (both from Wysong) twice a day, plus occasional dog treats for doing tricks or "going outside" like he should (ah yes, training all the time). But the food and treats are all healthy and good quality.Good luck!Liz--
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