The remedies mentioned in this post can be used for any dog breed. They are not exclusive to INDogs. As dog owners, we are all painfully aware of some common dog problems. The most prominent among them are constipation, itchy skin, intestinal worms, and conjunctivitis. Here are a few tried and tested, and completely natural home remedies to treat these problems:

1. Constipation: Rajashree Khalap of the Indian Pariah Dog blog recommends ladies finger (the vegetable) as a remedy for a constipated dog.

For a regular sized INDog (13 – 18 kg) take about 5 bhindis, chop them into small pieces and boil in about half a cup of water for 15 minutes. The water will reduce and become brown and sticky with the juice from the okra. Add this to the dog’s food. You can remove the okra pieces if you like. In my experience most dogs (and many cats too) accept this addition to their food without fuss. If not, you can always force-feed it with a syringe.

2. Dry and Itchy skin: Yvonne de Kock, an INDog owner in New York city, applies Neem oil on her dog’s occasional mange patches. If you are in New York, and want to purchase Neem products for your dog, a good place to look would be the Doggies Paradise.

Coconut oil can also be very effective in treating your dog’s dry and itchy skin. Rajashree herself has tried a different formula on her dog Lalee, that works like magic. She applied a mix of camphor, crushed turmeric, and coconut oil on her dog’s body. Kept it applied for 30 minutes (during which time, her dog was muzzled), and then bathed her dog with a neem soap. Her dog stopped scratching itself immediately.

3. Intestinal Worms: Once again, fresh Neem juice can work wonders for a dog that has worms. Rajashree recommends that a dosage of around half a teaspoon full of Neem juice for five consecutive days every month, should keep your dog worm free.

Keep in mind, this recommendation is for a mid-sized dog. You can reduce or increase the dosage marginally depending on the size of your dog. Neem, usually has no side-effects, so your dog shouldn’t suffer from any. However, Neem juice is extremely bitter, so you may have to “sugar-coat” it in order to make your dog consume it. Force feeding will also do.

It is said, that the Neem does not kill the worms. It sterilizes them, so they lose strength and the power to multiply.

If you would prefer a more conventional deworming treatment for your dog, then you can supplement it with a tablespoon or two of raw, grated carrot mixed with the dog’s daily meals. The carrot’s texture helps push the worms out.

4. Conjunctivitis: If your dog comes down with conjunctivitis, it is always wise to visit the vet first and be assured that the problem is no more than conjunctivitis. I am sure you all know that this disease is the first symptom of some of the most debilitating canine diseases. If you’re sure that the problem in fact is conjunctivitis, then you can try splashing the dog’s eyes with tea that is cooled and strained.

To learn more about home remedies for common dog ailments, please visit the Indian Pariah Dog club: the source of this article.

Disclaimer: The treatments suggested in these articles are not meant to replace proper veterinary care that your dog deserves. Please consult your vet before putting these remedies into practice.

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