Benefits of Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate trees can provide many comforts to us humans - such as shade, beautiful flowers and fruit - but did you know it has benefits for your pets as well?  I had no idea this fruit could be so healthy for our pets.  Today, I would like to share with you a few things pomegranates can be used for.

• Bleeding gums:  If your pet suffers from bleeding gums and has no abnormalities in their kidney or liver, the cause may be a mild bacterial infection.  Take the rind of the pomegranate, dry it off, powder it finely, then mix the rind powder with a pinch of salt and pepper.  You can take a small amount of this powder and apply it on the bleeding gums every day.  It is very useful in strengthening the gums and preventing them from bleeding.

• Upset stomach/diarrhea:  Give your pet 30-60 ml of pomegranate juice twice every day.  The juice will help soothe the stomach and enable it to heal gently.

• Heartburn:  If your pet suffers from heartburn try giving him pomegranate juice mixed with equal parts honey - use one tablespoon every day.

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