Great: Frankincense for dogs
A HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE includes a natural treatment and prevention of diseases for our pets as well. There is one special remedy, which works miracles in humans and animals: Frankincense, a special tree resin. It has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Egyptian, Arabic and Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, called Frankincense to prevent and treat various diseases.
It is also called Sallaki, Insence or Olibanum. The main active ingredients of Frankincense are Boswellic acids, which have a strong anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting and regenerating effect, which is also proven by scientific studies in humans and animals. Therapy with Frankincense for dogs is proven and should always be preferred to synthetic agents. It’s worth a try.
Natural therapy: Frankincense for dogs with joint problems
People and dogs benefit equally from frankincense. The resin of the Boswellia tree, which grows in dry mountainous regions such as India, North Africa or the Middle East, contains the so-called Monoterpenes such as Boswellic acids, which, for example, inhibit enzymes such as 5-Lipogenase, which normally trigger inflammation.
Frankincense for Dogs with Arthrosis and Arthritis
Frankincense for dogs has been proven, to have an anti-inflammatory effect on joints, bones and connective tissue, i.e. structures that are difficult to access, especially for Arthrosis or Arthritis in dogs. This kind of therapy is already standard in holistic veterinary medicine and can be started at any stage of the disease and ideally as a preventative measure.
Frankincense for dogs with allergies and rheumatic diseases
The great spectrum of the effects of incense has no limits. It also strengthens the immune system. The Boswellic acids activate the immune system, which increases the production of antibodies. At the same time, the acids also curb excessive allergic reactions and autoimmune reactions. Frankincense for dogs with allergies and rheumatic diseases is supposed to be the first choice, especially when joints, bones and connective tissue are affected.
Frankincense for your dog’s health
Holistic treatment for joint problems in dogs
The therapy with frankincense for dogs is holistic. This means, the root causes of the joint problems has to be treated as well. Mainly joint problems are the result unnatural keeping, breeding and diet of most of the dogs.
City dogs in particular suffer from joint problems, because they do not live in a natural environment. They are forced to walk on asphalt instead of earth and mud, which has a negative impact on their joints. Other causes of Osteoarthritis and arthrosis in dogs are anatomical malformations caused by unethical breeding, resulting in weak bone structures and connective tissue
Another very common cause of joint problems in dogs is poor nutrition, which also causes allergies and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatic joint disease in dogs. From a holistic perspective, most of the dog food you get in supermarkets does not contain any real vital substances such as bioactive substances, which are found in fresh plants and vegetables or in fresh meat.
Most products for dogs also contain too much sugar, grain and starch, which are not the staple foods of most dog breeds. This leads to Maldigestion with allergies and autoimmune reactions that damage the dog’s joints, bones and connective tissue. Furthermore these products increase blood sugar levels or leave a sticky coating on blood vessels and tiny joint structures. Dry food in the form of pellets and crackers also cause many health problems in dogs as it dries out the tissues and joints.
The production of synovial fluid, which normally moistens and nourishes the cartilage and bones of the joints, is reduced by such food, even if the dog drinks a lot. This leads to Arthrosis. For this reason, the natural treatment for joint problems in dogs is to optimize their living conditions and nutrition. A problematic childhood of puppies can also lead to digestive disorders, especially if the puppies were raised with little or no fresh food or mother’s milk. These dogs need a particularly easy-to-digest and balanced diet.
The optimal nutrition for dogs
For effective therapy with frankincense, you also need to optimize your dog’s diet. Which foods and types of meat are best, depends on your best friend’s race, origin, age, constitution and current state of health. Contrary to the recommendations of most veterinarians, dogs need fresh and juicy meat and also vegetables supplemented with nutritional supplements such as mineral ash and vegetable oils or salmon oil.
If your dog can`t tolerate raw meat, try cooked organic meat first and then slowly start with fresh meat. From a holistic perspective, barfing is the best form of nutrition for dogs, of course under the guidance of an experienced holistic veterinarian, who knows your animal and adapts the diet individually.
The optimal keeping of dogs
Allow your dog to be a dog. Let him/ her live in and with nature, with soft moss or sand and soil under his/ her paws. Swimming is also great for dogs with degenerative joint problems, ideally in a lake or calm river. Physiotherapy in warm water is particularly effective for joint problems. Ideally, you live on the countryside with your own garden and small pond. At least move to a suburb, where nature is right on your doorstep. An optimal of dogs is always part of the therapy for joint problems.
Frankincense for dogs with inflammation in the stomach and intestines
Frankincense for dogs with inflammation in the stomach and intestines caused by the wrong food is the treatment of choice. Primarily it has an anti-inflammatory effect on the digestive tract. It soothes the inflamed mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines and is also often used in dogs for acute diarrhea, allergies and leaky gut syndrome.
Successful incense therapy for dogs with parasites
In addition, frankincense also has strong antimicrobial properties, especially against parasites, that often settle in the digestive tract of dogs. The success of frankincense therapy on dogs with parasites has been shown in rural areas, where dogs living in regions where the Boswellia tree is found, and were hardly or not at all affected by parasites.
Successful incense therapy for dogs with anxiety and respiratory diseases
Frankincense is a real insider tip because the boswellic acids nourish and even relax the nerves and brain. They improve mental functions such as learning ability, concentration and memory, bring clarity and ensure good sleep. They have a calming and anti-anxiety effect. Older or anxious dogs in particular can benefit enormously from incense therapy. Frankincense therapy has already been used very successfully in holistic veterinary medicine for dogs with anxiety.
You can smoke with incense every day – like in church. Smoke near where your dog spends most of his time. The smoke also has a calming and anti-inflammatory effect on the respiratory tract and is therefore also used successfully for respiratory diseases in dogs. Frankincense therapy for dogs with anxiety and respiratory diseases can be carried out internally and externally via the smoke at any stage of the disease.
The right dosage for frankincense for dogs
The correct dosage of frankincense for dogs needs to be evaluated by an experienced, holistical veterinarian or animal health practitioner. You can also ask in advance, whether your doctor has ever heard of frankincense. Otherwise, give it a try, the rule is 40 mg per Kilogram of your dog’s body weight. It is best to use the powder that should contain more than 60 percent Boswellic acids. Mix the powder into the food with a little ghee or salmon oil.
Optimal food: Individual barfing
Barfing is the most natural way to feed your dog and to keep him/her healthy or to regain his/her health. Remember that individual barfing is necessary. Be sure to consider your dog’s individual needs. No dog is like the other and so nutrition is a purely individual matter.
Barfing or „Barf“ is an abbreviation for “Biologically Appropriate Raw Food” or “Bones and Raw Food”. This feeding method for dogs and cats has gained popularity in recent years, as more pet owners look for natural and species-appropriate ways to feed their pets.
The basic concept of barfing is to give animals raw and unprocessed food that corresponds to their original prey behavior. This means, that the main components of meals are of raw meat, offal, bones and vegetable components. The idea is to provide a diet, that is adjusted to your dogs digestion power and nutritional needs and provides nutrients in an easily digestible form.
Many veterinarians explain, that this nutritional concept helps to promote dogs health, strengthen the immune system, reduce allergies and increase life expectancy. The raw diet provides a variety of nutrients, that can be lost through cooking and contains no artificial additives, preservatives or fillers. Meals should be balanced and contain all the necessary nutrients in the right proportions. A holistic veterinarian or nutritionist can help you create a customized nutrition plan for your dog.
There are also controversial opinions about barfing, particularly regarding the potential danger of bacteria in raw meat and bones, as well as the risk of nutrient imbalances, if the diet is not carefully planned. It is important to consider all aspects. Above all, take time to find out, what your dog personally needs, experiment a little and stay flexible, because your dog’s needs can change at any time.
