Healing your Pet with Kombucha Tea

The Elixir of Long Life, that is what it has been called in the past. What is this natural food? Kombucha tea, simply enough. We have seen it in the cooler at the health food store, and many know of its benefits. Did you know that your pets can also benefit from Kombucha, inside and out?

One of the conditions that dogs can experience is called hot spots. This is annoying and painful for your dog. Kombucha has been used on these bald spots on dogs to soothe and promote healthy tissue.

If your dog has growths, something that has become more common in recent years, it is likely a fatty tumor, harmless but worry some nonetheless. Your vet can perform a simple test to withdraw a little fluid from the growth to verify that it is truly just fat, and may suggest leaving it unless it interferes with movement. You can give your dog a detoxification tonic of one teaspoon of Kombucha in their drinking water to aid in reducing fat and improving overall health.

Age is a concern at some point, sooner so with pets than people. Watching a dog or cat grow old with diminished health is difficult. Kombucha tea in their water, or directly in the mouth using a dropper, you can give your pet a health kicker that can greatly improve their health and energy level. Pour a shot for yourself as well!

Fleas can be diminished using Kombucha in a sprayer bottle. Apply to the spots that your dog or cat is biting or scratching to decrease the irritation and discourage those pesky little fleas.

Has your pet ever been given antibiotics for treatment? Antibiotics reek havoc with the digestive tract, but Kombucha tea will help restore the positive flora that your pet needs for good digestion. You will see a correction in their bowel movements as well by adding Kombucha to their diet.

The quality of our pets coat is a sign of health and wellness. Our bodies function with a balance of acid and alkaline. Kombucha supports and aides, and provides nutrients as well. Try offering a small piece of the Kombucha growth to your pet, they may gobble it down!

Whether furred or feathers, two legs or more, everyone in your household can benefit from Kombucha. Used internally as an elixir, or externally as a beauty aid, this wonderful tea is an easy to use natural food substance.

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