The sound of a dog constantly scratching or licking can be as irritating as nails on a chalkboard. But donât blame your pooch for these bad habits -- a skin condition is probably the culprit. Possible causes range from parasites to allergies to underlying illness.
Licorice root extract is used in alternative medicine as a laxative, a diuretic and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is also used to treat gastric ulcers, respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and skin conditions such as eczema and canker sores.
The active ingredients in saline laxatives are salts, which attract water into the intestine. Increasing water helps soften stool, and increase intestinal contractions. Saline laxatives can be used on a short-term basis for constipation relief, but should not be used over the long-term.