Lemons Good for Dogs Many Health Benefits and Uses

 Lemons are amazing - in this article you will find...

1. The many Health Benefits of adding lemon to your dog’s diet;
2. How to use Lemon Topically to Treat Skin Conditions;
3. How to use lemon to Prevent Frostbite;
4. How to use lemon to Repel Insects such as Mosquitos;
5. How to use lemon toTreat Urinary Tract Infections (UTI);
6. How to use lemon to make Shampoo/Cleanser/Rinsefor your dog;
7. How to use lemon to Treat Eye Infections;
8. What Type of Lemon you should use;
9. How toAdd Lemon to Your Dog’s Diet.

1.0  Many Health Benefits Of Lemon For Your Dog

Allergy ReducerLemon helps to reduce the symptoms of allergies... 

• Combine Lemon with Rooibos Tea for an even better allergy reducing aid.
• Also use lemon alone or in combination with other all-natural ingredients for dog friendly household cleaners - to replace chemical based household cleaners and avoid toxic build-up and allergies in your dog.

Arthritis
Lemons are a very alkaline food when ingested. Lemons on their own are acidic however when ingested lemons have an alkalizing effect in the body - the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized, instead the lemon has an alkalizing effect that helps the body balance PH levels thereby helping to relieve arthritis pain. Adding lemon to your puppies diet early on can help prevent the development of debilitating arthritis later in your dogs life.

Anti-Aging Properties

The high levels of antioxidants present in lemons help the body fight against aging.

Antibacterial 

Juice of a fresh lemon can destroy many forms of bacteria, including those that cause deadly disease.

Brain Health 

Keep your dog’s brain healthy, lemon peel contains the potent phytonutirent tangeretin which has been proven to be effective in treating brain disorders.Cancer Inhibitor.

Cancer Inhibitor 

As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C protects your dog’s cells from free radicals. Free radicals are charged atoms that form when specific molecules interact with oxygen. The free radicals then react with cell membranes and the DNA within cells – the reaction damages the DNA and membranes and thus the cell itself. Damaged cell structure is the first stage in the lead-up to cancer. A diet high in viable high-quality antioxidants plays a significant role in preventing the development of cancer. Lemons contain a grand total of 22 anti-cancer compounds, these include:

Limonene – oil that slows and /or halts the growth of cancer tumours;

Flavonol glycosides - that stop cell division in cancer cells.

Calming
Lemon acts as a sedative for nerves and can be used to help induce calm.

De-Toxifier, Protection against Poisoning

The ancient Egyptians ate lemons and drank lemon juice in order to protect themselves from a variety of poisons. Research has confirmed that the ancients where right. For example - lemons are a natural remedy (as are Garlic and apple cider vinegar) for food poisoning – i.e. salmonella and e-colli. The powerful acids present in lemon juice can kill the harmful microorganisms and toxins in the GI Tract that may be absorbed into the body by ingesting food laced with bacteria, fungi, harsh chemicals (i.e. pesticides) and other biological agents. In addition lemons are high in minerals and vitamins that help loosen toxins in the digestive tract.

Diarrhea and Constipation
Lemon aids in the cleansing of the bowels (killing bad bacteria and dislodging toxins) which helps eliminate both constipation and diarrhea.

Digestive Aid 

If you can get your dog to drink a little lemon juice mixed with an equal part of warm water your dog’s digestive tract will be stimulated which helps maintain the movement of food through your dog’s GI Tract. 

Disease Fighting

Lemons are a rich source of limonoids (

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