There are some great home remedies to try for certain dog ailments before running to the vet.

With the cost of vet appointments rising, it sure would be nice to know when it’s necessary for the dog to be seen and when the condition is something that you could responsibly treat at home. On this episode of the “Good Dog” podcast, Dr. Robert Silver, Chief of Staff and lead veterinarian for Boulder’s Natural Animal: An Integrative Wellness Center in Boulder, Colorado, shares safe and effective home remedies that you can try for upset stomachs, diarrhea, and itchy skin in dogs. Of course there are warning signs that indicate when a dog should receive professional treatment, and Dr. Silver describes those as well.

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