The severe itching generally caused by flea and tick bites can be very painful for your dog and may lead to skin infections caused by extreme scratching and licking. Worried pet owners often ask veterinary doctors that what can be done to help their dog feel better right away while they are waiting for a flea and tick preventive to work.

Tick borne disease generally affects more dogs than cats. Other animals are also seen affected by it. These types of diseases are usually caused by a type of bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi.

Researches have shown that only about 10 % of pets exposed will in fact contact the disease and the severity of the disease appears to differ with the animal's age and the strength of their immune system.

Vidang – It is one of the finest herbs to repress any kind of infection appearing in the ear. It is very beneficial in suppressing any kind of fungal as well as parasitic infection creeping in the ear. It is botanically known as Embelia burm. This is very popular amongst ayurvedic doctors.

Haridra (Curcuma longa) - Turmeric is a very important herb in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. A emblem of affluence, it was considered a purification herb for the whole body. Medically, it was used as a digestive aid and treatment for fever, infections, dysentery, joint pains, and jaundice and other liver problems. Doctors in China used turmeric to treat liver and gallbladder troubles, stop bleeding, and treat chest congestion and menstrual disorders.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) - The juice of the coriander leaves mixed with some turmeric (haldi) is usually given to a patient who suffers from ringworm infection. It is also helpful if the skin becomes extremely dry and develops ringworm, particularly in the winter season.

Palash - This tree has dramatic flower clusters. In the habitat it can grow tall, but can be grown in container as a small specimen tree. The trunk becomes twisted, follows no particular pattern, making it a conversation piece. At the base it can form a bottle-like caudex if grown in a pot. It is slow growing and attains a height of about 15 to 20 feet when mature at the age of about 50 years or so. The bark of Dhak is fibrous and bluish gray to light brown in color. It exudes a kind of red juice when injured

Dugdhfeni – Botanically it is known as Taraxacum officinalis and Dandelion in common language contains tickta (bitter) principles which have a helpful effect on the liver and digestive system. Dandelion is also a rich source of various vitamins and minerals. It increases the liver and gall bladder functioning and may lowers high blood pressure due to its diuretic actions.