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Recently, studies have shown an increasingly bright light on the potential health benefits of oregano oil for dogs. Oregano oil (or oil of oregano, which means it has already been diluted in a carrier oil) has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic properties. But as with all essential oils, oregano oil for dogs needs to be used properly and carefully, with the emphasis on finding a therapeutic-grade product. Many farmers are using oregano oil to replace antibiotics to keep their poultry and livestock free of disease. Scott Sechler, owner of Bell and Evens in Fredericksburg, Penn., a provider of antibiotic-free poultry has been using oregano oil in his feed for three years. Despite his concerns about flack from naysayers, Scott claims oregano oil has provided the best antimicrobial results since he stopped using conventional antibiotics. What Is Oregano Oil for Dogs Used For? While oregano oil for dogs has proven successful at treating canine illnesses ca...

According to the plethora of commercials, we are bombarded with day in and day out, our dogs are not receiving the proper nutrition unless we are feeding them X-brand of dog food. Oh no! Drop whatever you’re doing and go buy that brand right now! Your dog’s life depends on it!     There’s always something newer and “better” coming out. But are these new foods all they are cracked up to be? The packaging has pictures of fruits and veggies, so it must be healthy. Not so much. But how  do  we know what our fur babies really need? And how do we know if they are getting the right stuff? While most dog food manufacturers do a great job providing a complete and balanced diet, there are many factors that can cause your dog to still develop deficiencies for certain nutrients. 1. INDIVIDUALITY Pet food was formulated for the average dog. There are a lot of really cool new foods out there that target specific lifestyles, breeds, life stages and conditions, bu...

About the breed The Shiba Inu  dog breed  was originally bred to flush birds and small game, and was occasionally used to hunt wild boar. He is one of Japan’s six native breeds:  Akita  (large), Kishu, Hokkaido, Kai, Shikoku (medium), and Shiba (small). He is known for his spirited personality, small upright ears, and cat-like agility. Today he serves primarily as a  companion dog  in Japan and the United States. Read more at https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/shiba-inu#UWmSzjm6YEfGTRo8.9 The Shiba Inu dog breed was originally bred to flush birds and small game and was occasionally used to hunt wild boar. He is one of Japan’s six native spitz breeds: Akita (large), Kishu, Hokkaido, Kai, Shikoku (medium), and Shiba (small). He is known for his spirited personality, small upright ears, and cat-like agility. Today he serves primarily as a companion dog in Japan and the United States.  A small, agile dog that copes very well with mountainous terrain, ...