Riva's Remedies for Dogs and Cats

06/24/2024

06/10/2024

Desiree wanted to share with us how well her Chihuahua "Erin" is doing after she lost her fur.

"The Happy Pets and Vitamin E that you recommended in January were the perfect remedy! Eden has regrown the fur on her belly, ears, and legs. Here are her before and after pictures."

06/04/2024

Common parasites affecting dogs include: roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. Dogs do not contract pinworms. Rescue dogs, poorly nourished dogs, sick dogs, stressed dogs, and dogs with digestive problems are at highest risk for contracting parasites.

Parasites do their damage by interfering with digestive function, robbing the host of nutrients, depressing the immune system, and intoxicating the system by excreting waste products and toxic chemicals such as ammonia, which affect the liver, kidneys and brain function.

Symptoms of parasitic infection can range from none whatsoever to mild to gravely ill. Common observable symptoms are: diarrhea, vomiting, pot bellies, coughing, increased appetite, weight loss, dull hair coat, fatigue, anxiety, and lack of focus or poor immunity.

Diet Tips:

🔸 Ensure that all meat that is fed is “clean” and free of bacteria and other contaminants.

🔸 Be mindful of any food allergies and intolerances present in the diet that are continually straining the digestive processes and weakening the intestinal immune system. Avoid all foods which contain wheat or corn gluten.

🔸 Add fresh vegetables every day for extra fibre and roughage. Many vegetables are also a natural prebiotic – prebiotics help to produce more probiotics.

🔸 Build resistance by maintaining a strong intestinal immune system. This is accomplished with a healthy diet, regular cleansing, and well-selected supplements.

As so often said, the best treatment for all diseases and health conditions is prevention. The same is true for parasites. A healthy digestive system, a strong intestinal immune system, good nutrition, a clean diet, regular exercise, and good quality herbal supplements to regularly detoxify and cleanse your dog will ensure that they maintain a low-risk lifestyle that prevents parasites, yeast, bacteria, and many other intestinal diseases.

Whether you are looking for a fast-acting remedy for anxiety or a long-term solution for joint pain or skin allergies we have the products & experience to help.

06/03/2024

Did you know that cats share over 95% of their DNA with cougars? No wonder they consider themselves as "little cougars". But, although we don't want to disappoint our cats, there are some striking differences that may crush their dreams of ever becoming a cougar.

Read these fun facts to your cats and teach them about comparing lifestyles, hunting styles, speed, space, and diet.

06/02/2024

Vital Force is our powdered Herbal Blend for vitality, recovery from illness, Cushing's, metabolism and blood sugar regulation. It is high in natural nutrition, essential fatty acids and supports the adrenals, thyroid and pituitary.

05/31/2024

Yeast overgrowth is commonly caused by medications: antibiotics, steroids, and hormone drugs. These medications destroy friendly bacteria and deplete important nutrients further depressing the immune system.

Yeast overgrowth is also perpetuated by a poor diet – poor quality grains (wheat and corn), or low fibre. Low iron levels also cause chronic infections of any kind – yeast, bacteria, or parasites.

Symptoms can include excessive licking of the feet, chewing on the hair coat, scratching the ears, head shaking, hair loss, foul smelling skin or ears, and black skin.

The holistic model does not subscribe to the conventional “germ theory” which hunts for symptom-causing yeast cells to identify them and prescribe a drug to kill them. Yeast cells are naturally occurring at normal levels, so we don’t want to wipe them out completely.

And while topical treatments with ointments and creams can soothe the skin and hold off symptoms, chronic and stubborn yeast infections are almost always secondary to other underlying unresolved health conditions, particularly poor digestive health and a toxic and leaky gut.

Diet tip:

🌿 Eliminate wheat, corn gluten, dairy products, soy products, rancid oils, and all known food allergies and intolerances, which depress the immune system.

🌿 Add more seeds such as flax, chia, and/or h**p to the diet to provide a natural source of essential fatty acids and fibre.

Recommended Supplement Program:

Pro-Colon, Pet Cleanse Plus, Detox Dog, Bella's Ear Drops

05/29/2024

Did you know that cats share over 95% of their DNA with cougars? No wonder they consider themselves as "little cougars". But, although we don't want to disappoint our cats, there are some striking differences that may crush their dreams of ever becoming a cougar.

Read this fun and factual blog to your cats and teach them about comparing lifestyles, hunting styles, speed, space, and diet.

House cats might not look like cougars, but we are sure that our dreamy felines enjoy seeing themselves as big strong cats, just like the lions, the tigers, and the cougars, aka mountain lions. They can visualize themselves on an exciting solo hunt, stalking big game, tearing away at a raw kill, and...

05/27/2024

This is how you do a wolf hug. You sneak up behind somebody, put a paw on each shoulder and give them a quick smooch before they even know you are there!

05/23/2024

Chickweed aka "Stellaria" is a very common plant around the world. It is packed with protein and minerals, naturally high in iron, magnesium, manganese, silica and zinc. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and colon detoxifier and cleanser. In addition, it has a strong affinity for the skin and is therefore very effective for rashes, hot spots, skin allergies, abscesses, infections, and fatty cysts. Along with plantain and calendula, chickweed is an ingredient in our best-selling Skin Ease Herbal Blend for dogs and cats.

05/15/2024

While indoor cats may live longer by reducing the incidence of injuries and infections, indoor cats don't always have quality of life. Lack of exercise, boredom, inability to act on natural instincts, and higher stress levels put them at risk for obesity, diabetes, urinary problems, and a higher incidence of anxiety including separation anxiety.

Does your cat enjoy the outdoors?

05/15/2024

The immune system is complex and involves a number of immune cells, proteins, tissues, and hormones. It is the body’s defense against infectious organisms and any substances that the immune system has identified as foreign invaders including bacteria, viruses, yeast, parasites and environmental allergens for example.

But stress levels have a high impact on the immune system. Changes in routine, lack of exercise, poor diets, and more unhealthy treats can really affect them.

So, as pet owners, it is important to keep our best friends healthy!

To effectively support the immune system, make sure your pets get some regular quiet time, stress-free exercise, and home-cooked food and/or a raw diet, and promote a healthy immune system with well-selected supplements.

Immune Support Bundle Special!

🌿 Immune Force herbal blend – Supports a healthy immune system for all health conditions. Maintains liver health, kidney health, respiratory function, and normal skin tissue. Supports normal energy levels.

🌿 Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) – An antioxidant that maintains the immune system and adrenal health for stress conditions. Supports liver function, immunity, connective tissue (collagen), and joints.

🌿 5-Way Support, homeopathic – Supports the immune system, nervous system, and liver. Indicated for complications from annual treatments.

Diet Tip: Increase fibre by adding a variety of veggies. Decrease red meat consumption.

05/08/2024

Be watchful that your dogs and cats are not exposed to monosodium glutamate (MSG) in commercial pet food products.

Studies report that MSG, an excitotoxin, can lead to diabetes, cause chronic liver inflammation, metabolic disorders, and contribute to obesity. It can cause headaches, muscle weakness and pain, fatigue, flushing, skin eruptions, and brain fog.

MSG can be found in pet food and treats under many different names including hydrolyzed protein which is used as a flavour enhancer. And "natural flavouring" also often uses hydrolyzed protein.

Protein isolates, such as soy protein isolate contain MSG as does textured protein, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed yeast, yeast extracts, sodium caseinate, or calcium caseinate. And there are others: disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, mono-potassium glutamate, glutamic acid, or free glutamate.

Read those labels and keep your pet food as clean and pure as possible.

05/03/2024

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05/01/2024

Our domestic dogs are exposed to toxins in the food, meat, water, soil, and grass. These include chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, bacteria, medications, and toxic heavy metals. Common toxicity symptoms include poor immunity, allergies, skin problems, chronic infections, depression, nervousness, body pain, and inflammation.
Toxicity can also affect the digestion, respiratory system, and energy levels.

This detoxification bundle targets the intestines, liver, and kidneys; all of which are primary elimination organs.

Detox Dog herbal blend – Maintains and detoxifies intestinal health as well as kidney and liver function. Supports healthy skin and immune system.

Kidney Care herbal blend – Urinary detoxifier and cleanser. Supports urinary function, kidney detoxification, and blood circulation.

Pro-Dygest herbal blend – Promotes cleansing and detoxification of the intestine. Supports digestive function and the health of the intestinal membranes.

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04/24/2024

Cushing’s Disease has become all too common in dogs, especially senior dogs. Symptoms include weight gain, excess thirst, frequent urination, weak muscles, thinning of the skin, skin lesions, hair loss, fatigue, and poor immunity. A suitable diet, weight loss, regular exercise, low stress levels, and well-selected supplements are key in keeping our dogs more fit. The Cushing's Disease Bundle Special helps to maintain normal metabolism and hormone balance, and support weight loss.

Tip: Diet is key! Switch out dried kibbles with dehydrated, freeze-dried, raw, or home-cooked food. Add in lot's of fruits and veggies as well. Reduce stress levels.

04/20/2024

Should your dogs really eat like wolves? Their DNA is similar but their lifestyles are not!

Find out how wolves eat, how their lives differ, and how feeding dogs like wolves may not be the best thing for their health.

After working on thousands of dogs with challenging and persistent health problems over many years, I have found that the toxic effect of excess protein is a major culprit in many pet health conditions. Dogs can and do benefit from “meat-free” cleanses, just like their wild ancestors who natural...

04/19/2024

Are your dogs excessively licking? Most commonly dogs lick their paws, but can often lick other spots as well. And sometimes they lick the same spot so much that they can injure their skin.

Licking can be caused by a number of skin conditions including bacteria or fungal infections, and sores or rashes. Some dogs will lick when they are in some kind of physical pain or discomfort, not always apparent. And some dogs lick when they are bored, anxious, or worried.

But the most common reason that dogs lick excessively is from soreness and inflammation caused by food allergies. As well, too much meat can cause problems since excess protein will cause the skin to eliminate the excess acids and toxins. This is especially for the older dogs, and dogs that don't get much exercise.

Eliminate the kibble and all red meat and organ meats. Change the food to more natural ingredients including home-cooked food (ex: ground turkey, fish, eggs) with lot's of fruits and vegetables.*

Add the Skin-Ease herbal blend to support skin health and immunity. And to detoxify dogs from heavy meat diets go with the Kidney Care herbal blend to promote the elimination of acids and toxins.

*Organic and locally/ethically sourced is best.

04/13/2024

Come and see us at the Can-Am All-Breeds Expo in Chilliwack this weekend.

We have a full natural product display of effective remedies for dogs and cats. Herbal blends, Homeopathic Remedies, and Specialized Nutrients for all health conditions.

We will be there all day Saturday and all day Sunday!

GO NATURALLY...

04/10/2024

Cassidy is almost 8 months old and weighs 58 pounds already!

Turns out she's 84% German Shepherd. I wasn't looking for a German Shepherd so she disguised herself as a dingo so I would adopt her. 😀

04/10/2024

It's always a good idea to get chiropractic spine and joint check-ups done for your pets, including puppies.

Cassidy was a late jumper and she was taking baby steps with her hind feet sometimes after she got up. A chiropractic assessment revealed that her hips were locking up and were not aligning properly.

After her adjustment she is a lot more flexible.

04/06/2024

Riva's Remedies will be at the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo at the Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Come by and see Karen and Kelly to see what we'll have going on at our booth!

Dates & Hours of Show:
Friday, April 12 - 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Saturday, April 13 - 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Sunday, April 14 - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

04/05/2024

Spirulina is a water plant and is considered a miracle food with it's high nutritional value. It contains beta-carotene, vitamin C, all of the B-vitamins, and essential fatty acids. It is also high in natural minerals including iron, copper, manganese, and magnesium. It is also 60-65% plant based protein.

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It helps to support energy levels, boosts the immune system, maintains brain function, and acts as a cleanser and detoxifier for chemicals and toxic heavy metals. It also helps to maintain normal healthy weight.

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Spirulina is an excellent choice for all dogs and cats. It is a key ingredient in our Vital Force herbal blend for stamina, energy, and metabolism; as well as the Immune Force herbal blend for immunity, liver support, and healthy skin.

04/03/2024

Don’t forget to add fruits and vegetables to your pets’ bowls!

Reine loves hers as a mid-day snack!

03/27/2024

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