Home remedy for your dog's tummy troubles

Over-indulged? Animals can suffer from indigestion and heartburn, just like humans. Help can be found in the kitchen. — dpa

People are not the only ones who can benefit from simple home remedies – they can help heal animals, too.

Not all human home remedies can be applied to your four-legged friends, the German animal welfare organisation Aktion Tier warns. But there is one tried and tested home remedy for humans that works for animals too: bicarbonate of soda.