Bloat
and Torsion
"Bloat" or torsion of the stomach is sudden and often fatal. It can
occur to any healthy large breed dog. Bloat is a condition where
the stomach organ has twisted, cutting off vital functioning. It only happens
in big dogs. The disease of bloat and torsion manifests itself under stressful
conditions: vaccine, drug,
anesthesia re-actions and commercial kibble or canned
food
My German Shepheard dog, Kuuma, gets hit by this "bloat",
or stomach spams once a month or so. It usually hits him soon after
he eats kibbles (never when he eats only raw food
- I feed him rawfood and kibbles because 100%
raw gives him diarrheat) . Occasionally after he eats, he wakes 
up
extremely agitated and restless, and tries to nibble on just about anything.
It is obvious that he's in great pain. One thing that helps him, is to
let him eat plenty of grass. He'll
be grazing for 20 min or longer non-stop. If no grass is available, I let
him eat wheatgrass which I grow in trays by the windowsill (I drink wheatgrass
juice everyday). I have step
by step instructions how to grow wheatgrass in apartments or homes.
I believe that Kuuma would actually die if
no grass was available for him to eat.
Testimonial "Tragic
middle-of-the-night trip to the emergency clinic, stomach the size of a
basketball, turned upside-down. All they found in his stomach was kibble.
I had suspected for a long time that something was wrong with his digestion.
His stomach was always so noisy, he was always burping and farting. And
the diarrhea! He was unable to digest and absorb commercial food. The kibble
connection is a strong factor in bloat cases. He is now on a completely
raw,
whole food diet (BARF for Bones And Raw Foods). I've done a great deal
of investigating, and have found out that it is VERY uncommon for dogs
on the raw diets to bloat. As far as I can tell, the best prevention for
bloat is a raw whole food diet, done properly, of course. There are countless
other benefits of the raw diet as well. There are many problems
with the cooked diets that most people feed their dogs-- the first
being that the food is *cooked* and any enzymes
have been killed, along with much nutritional value. Then there's the whole
issue of very suspicious ingredients in commercial
foods, significant toxins, and the fact that it's all got a very high
percentage of grain. And the fats, once they're heated, turn into harmful
trans fatty acids." Ruby Ricciardi more
on Ruby's website
Nutrition: Is it Factor in Bloat and Torsion?
"It has been my experience that the number of incidents of bloat/torsion
have dropped dramatically over the past few years probably due to better
quality meat based foods and the incorporation of whole foods, probiotics
and digestive enzymes into the diet. I base this comment on the
fact that I have had very few calls regarding bloat and torsion in 4+ years.
Before that, I would average 2-3 calls for assistance per week. It
is because of this experience and my interest in the prevention of disease
through quality nutrition that has made me consider taking a closer look
at the effects diet can have on the cause and prevention of bloat and torsion."
Linda
Arndit has been involved in breeding Great Danes for 25 years More
about nature's enzyme therapy
Leaky
Gut Syndrome and Toxic Gut Syndrome can be the silent killers behind
the cause for Bloat/Torsion and the misery of allergies.
In this article I would like to explore what happens when a system is overrun
with toxic levels of fungus, also known as yeast and high levels of pathogenic
(bad) bacteria. Candida Albicans is a Fungus/Yeast
and a common microorganism that lives in the gut. But when there is an
"overgrowth" of this fungus/yeast in the gut, it is called a systemic yeast
infection, and it affects the health and well being of the whole animal
or human.When on antibiotics or stressed,
the pH balance of the gut is out of balance, and beneficial bacteria in
the gut may be destroyed, and this insidious fungus and/or other pathogenic
bacteria can take over and this overgrowth is very detrimental to our health
and well being. The by-products of a pH imbalance in the gut due to pathogens,could
be bloat/torsion or allergies. Bloat
and Allergies:The Relationship to Yeast Overgrowth and/or Pathogenic Bacteria
Flatulence
Preventer Natural Remedy Helps To:
* Naturally relieve unpleasant symptoms of flatulence
and gas in pets
* Reduce bloating, abdominal cramps and colic
* Maintain digestive health and help with the symptoms
of digestive disorders, including diarrhea and constipation
Book online:
BLOAT IN LARGE DOGS By Siegfried Zahn, D.V.M.
Note: the homeopathic remedies "CARBO VEGETALIS" and "COLOCYNTHIS"
can do wonders for bloat and torsion colics. Ask your homeopathic
vet about it.
Heartworm
by Jeffrey Levy. DVM
This parasite is a source of great anxiety among dog caretakers. Thanks
in large part to the scare tactics of many veterinarians in promoting preventive
drugs, many people believe that contracting heartworms is the equivalent
of a death sentence for their dogs. This is not true.
I practiced for seven years in the Santa Cruz,
California area, and treated many dogs with heartworms. The only dogs that
developed symptoms of heart failure were those that were being vaccinated
yearly, eating commercial dog food, and getting suppressive drug treatment
for other symptoms, such as skin problems. My treatment, at that time,
consisted of switching to a natural (that is, homemade) diet, stopping
drug treatment whenever possible, and eliminating any chemical exposure,
such as flea and tick poisons. I would usually prescribe hawthorn tincture
as well. None of these dogs ever developed any symptoms of heart failure.
(danger
of: vaccines, commercial
petfood, and antibiotics)
I concluded from this that it was not the heartworms
that caused disease, but the other factors that damaged the dogs' health
to the point that they could no longer compensate for an otherwise tolerable
parasite load. It is not really that different from the common intestinal
roundworms, in that most dogs do not show any symptoms. Only a dog whose
health is compromised is unable to tolerate a few worms. Furthermore, a
truly healthy dog would not be susceptible to either type of worm in the
first place.
It seems to me that the real problem is that
allopathic attitudes have instilled in many of us a fear of disease, fear
of pathogens and parasites, fear of rabies, as if these are evil and malicious
entities just waiting to lay waste to a naive and unprotected public. Disease
is not caused by viruses or by bacteria or by heartworm-bearing mosquitoes.
Disease
comes from within, and one aspect of disease can be the susceptibility
to various pathogens. So the best thing to do is to address those susceptibilities
on the deepest possible level, so that the pathogens will no longer be
a threat. Most importantly, don't buy into the fear.
That having been said, there are practical
considerations of risk versus benefit in considering heartworm prevention.
The risk of a dog contracting heartworms is directly related to geographic
location. In heavily infested areas the risk is higher, and the prospect
of using a preventive drug more justifiable. Whatever you choose to do,
a yearly blood test for heartworm microfilaria is important.
There are basically three choices with regard
to heartworm prevention: drugs, nosodes, or nothing. There are currently
a variety of heartworm preventive drugs, most of which are given monthly.
I don't like any of them due to their toxicity, the frequency of side effects,
and their tendency to antidote homeopathic remedies. Incidentally, the
once-a-month preventives should be given only every 6 weeks.
The next option is the heartworm nosode.
It has the advantage of at least not being a toxic
drug. It has been in use it for over 10 years now, and I am reasonably
confident that it is effective. It is certainly very safe. The biggest
problem with the nosode is integrating it with homeopathic treatment. But
at least it's less of a problem than with the drugs.
The last option, and in my opinion the best,
is to do nothing. That is to say, do nothing to specifically prevent heartworm,
but rather to minimize the chances of infestation by helping your dog to
be healthier, and thereby less susceptible. This means avoiding those things
that are detrimental to health, feeding a high quality
homemade diet, regular exercise, a healthy emotional environment, and,
most of all, constitutional homeopathic treatment.
Of course, this will not guarantee that your dog will not get heartworms,
but, under these conditions, even the worst-case scenario isn't so terrible.
If your dog were to get heartworms, s/he shouldn't develop any symptoms
as a result. For what it's worth, I never gave my dog any type of heartworm
preventive, even when we lived in the Santa Cruz area where heartworms
were very prevalent. I tested him yearly, and he never had a problem. Visit
Dr. Levy's website
Death
after Proheart 6 shot the FDA has received more than 4,000 reports
of dogs getting sick after getting a shot of ProHeart 6. And more than
400 dogs have died nationwide.
Pets with a strong
immune system may be protected from all sorts of diseases, including
heartworm. Read what Drs. Page, Brown, and Pollaks are saying:
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Dr. Linda Page, N.D. Ph.D.
writes that our immune system is our bodyguard. It works both pro-actively
and protectively to shield you from anything in your world that threatens
your life and limb. Our immune system is ever-vigilant, constantly searching
for proteins, called antigens, that don't belong in our body. It can deal
with a wide range of pathogens - viruses, funguses, bacteria and parasites.
It can even recognize potential antigens, such as drugs, pollens, insect
venoms and chemicals in foods, and malignant cells and foreign tissue,
such as transplanted organs or transfused blood. This
is also true for our animals. I believe that a strong immune system can
protect animals from heartworm. Read what Dr. Brown and Dr. Pollak says
about our animal's health and immune system - (just below). Shirley
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Dr. Charles
W. Brown, DVM - "My
colleagues and I have found this product (transfer
factor) to be very effective in modulating the immune system. Transfer
factor is a "soup" of immune-modulating factors, which contains a leukocyte-type
molecule that can passively transfer immunity from one mammal to another
by stimulating cell-mediated immunity and is antigen specific. Richard
Bennett, Ph.D., an Infectious Disease Microbiologist and Immunologist from
the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, believes
this could be the most significant development in animal health care in
decades. We have a great number of veterinarians and clients who are experiencing
very positive results in a broad area of disorders, including periodontal."
more
about boosting the immune system with Transfer Factor
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Dr. William Pollak D.V.M.
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"Recent
studies have shown processed foods (cooked food) to be a factor
in increasing numbers of pets suffering from cancer,
arthritis, obesity, dental disease and heart disease, comments Dr
Wysong. Dull or unhealthy coats are a common problem with cats and dogs
and poor diet is usually the cause, according to many veterinarians and
breeders. "Dogs, cats and other animals live for years on foods that come
out of bags, cans and boxes. But do these foods promote health? If they
did, our companion animals would enjoy long, happy lives free of arthritis,
hip dysplasia, eye problems, ear problems, fleas and other parasites,
gum disease, lick granulomas, thyroid imbalances, skin and coat problems,
personality disorders, birth defects, breeding problems, diabetes, cancer
and other major and minor illnesses. Before World War II, most North Americans
fed their pets raw bones and table scraps. Today, everyone uses convenience
foods, and pet food companies are industry giants. Diet isn't the only
thing that has changed. So has life expectancy, with the life span of many
breeds now less than half what it was two or three decades ago. Skin and
coat problems are so common that we accept them as unavoidable, and today's
vets routinely treat conditions that used to be unusual or even rare."learn
more: The Poisons in Pet Food
Beware of Proheart 6, Heartworm prevention
shot
Death
after Proheart 6 shot (heartworm drugs)
-
Myra lost a perfectly healthy
6 yr old shih tzu after Proheart 6 shot (heartworm prevention). He
started diarrhea and vomiting within 5 days of the Proheart 6, and over
weeks continued digestive problems. Her dog died.
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Trouble received the ProHeart
6 shot on 8/20/02 in conjunction with other vaccinations. He died
on 10/17/02 (58 days) after the shot. He was VERY healthy prior to
the shot being given. Danny was a perfectly healthy five-year-old part
Golden Retriever mix who was energetic and happy. He died after receiving
Proheart 6. Read the full testimonials
ProHeart
6 recall - Fort Dodge to Comply with FDA's Request to Recall ProHeart
6 Injectable Heartworm Product from the Market Due to Serious Health Concerns.
Here are just a few of the potential side effects of Proheart:
Swelling and pain at the
site of the injection.
Facial swelling
Diahhrea and vomitting
Lethargy and fever
Wobbliness and weakness
Shortness of breath
Erythema multiforme (bodywide
disease with a characteristic rash involving the skin and mucous membranes)
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
(destruction of red blood cells)
Seizures and other neurological
events
Death (click
here to learn more about the danger of Proheart 6)
Worms and Parasites
Dogs are victims of several internal parasites frequently referred
to as worms. The most common are the roundworms that infest most puppies
at some time in their young lives and tapeworms that can be a big problem
when flea infestations are high. Dogs that are in generally good condition,
with a healthy immune system are not threatened by worm infestations and
may not even show symptoms. Learn
more about natural prevention and treatments for worms and parasites
Natural,
holistic pet parasite program
Transfer
Factor to boost the immune system
More information: Pets Worms and Parasites:
natural prevention and treatments
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
Degenerative
Myelopathy in Dog
R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery Small Animal Clinical
Sciences
Degenerative Myelopathy is
an autoimmune disease whereby the patient's own immune system attacks their
central nervous system. This immune attack leads to loss of myelin (insulation
around nerve fibers) and axons (nerve fibers). While it begins and is most
severe within the thoracolumbar (middle back) spinal cord, DM also affects
other areas of the central nervous system including the brain stem and
sub-cortical white matter.
The cause of this autoimmune
disease is not known*, but there are probably genetic,
environmental and toxic factors which eventually lead to its development.
Conventional medicine has little to offer patients with DM. On the other
hand, use of exercise, certain vitamins and selected drugs have delayed
or prevented progression of DM in many afflicted dogs. While these treatment
modalities have been directed at suppression of the clinical signs, little
has been done to prevent the development of this autoimmune disease.
Immune system disorders
fall into two broad categories:
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Immunodeficiency
- when the immune system does not recognize invaders as being undesirable
and therefore does not mobilize to destroy them.
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Autoimmunity
(self-destruction) - when the immune system fails to recognize 'self' as
friendly and mounts an attack on itself." Explaining
Autoimmune Disease by David Isenberg, PhD and John Morrow, PhD
Duane Townsend, MD - "Transfer
Factor™helps
to modulate the immune system." (autoimmunity
- over-active immune system)
Baruch Rosen MD - "Transfer
Factor Plus™,
a preparation which enhances and stimulates
the body's own immune system to fight against all pathogens, viral or otherwise."
(Immunodeficiency - underactive immune system)
Charles W. Brown, DVM
- "My colleagues and I have found this product to be very effective in
modulating
the immune system. Transfer factor ** is a "soup" of immune-modulating
factors, which contains a leukocyte-type molecule that can passively transfer
immunity from one mammal to another by stimulating cell-mediated immunity
and is antigen specific.
*Holistic
veterinarian believe that over-vaccination and
poor
nutrition are major causes
** More about Transfer Factors
for people and pets
Marine
Phytoplankton Saved a Dog's Life
"I adopted my dog Jojo a
few yeals ago. He was 13 at the time and about to go to the pound because
his previous owner was moving and couldn't keep him. When he came to me
he was showing signs of age. He had a hard time walking and his eyesight
and hearing were a bit impaired. Eventually, he came to a point where he
would no longer eat. This went on for seven days. He would find a secluded
corner and sleep most of the time. I felt like he was just miserable, hardly
alive and going downhill fast. As each day passedI would watch him get
a little worse. I finally made the heartbreaking decision to take him to
the vet and have him put to sleep. Someone told me about the Marine PhytoPlankton
and I decided to try it on Jojo as a last resort. I started giving
him a small amount of a marine phytoplankton tonic with his evening meal.
In two months, Jojo made a complete recovery. I used to have to wake him
up when I got home from work. Now Jojo greets me at the door barking and
wagging his tail' His eyesight and hearing have also improved - he seems
more aware of his sunoundings and is playful and attentive. I don't think
he would be in such good health if it weren't for adding marine phytoplankton
tonic to his diet. It has literally made the difference for him. My son
has dubbed it Jojo's go-go juice. I am grateful for this product for bringing
our family pet back to health." Dan R.
Feeding marine phytoplankton
and other sea plant algae to your pet helps promote:Shiny hair coat and
supple skin - Healthier and stronger newborns - Improved milk production
in lactating bitches and queens - Improved reproductive performance both
for male and female - Aids in the healing process by offering the vitamins
and minerals necessary for tissue repair - Better utilization and absorption
of nutrients from foods ingested.
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says that marine phytoplankton contains almost
everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing
the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Marine phytoplankton
has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet". Containing
a wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll,
enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains
optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body.
Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations
that can lead to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens
increase energy and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use
oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening
the heart and circulation" more about marine
phytoplankton's healing power
Pets'
Bones and Joints - Manage your dog or cat's arthritis pain
Approximately 25-30% of family
pets suffer from arthritis. Broadly described by most veterinarians as
DJD (degenerative joint disease), arthritis in pets is just as painful
and debilitating as it is in humans. Below is a list of the different types
of arthritis your pet may have
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative Joint Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Knee Dysplasia
Knee (stifle joint)
Osteochondrosis
Hypertrophic Arthritis
Shoulder Degeneration
Wrist Arthritis (carpi)
Kneecap Dislocation
Natural
remedies formulated using pharmaceutical quality liquid glucosamine,
it also contains a host of other ingredients that work synergistically
to:
Aid in rehabilitating
damaged and deteriorated cartilage
Reduce inflammation and
stiffness
Alleviate the pain
Improve mobility
Restore the supply of healthy
synovial fluid
Agility
with Glucosamine and MSM is another holistic joint formula that
strives to be the embodiment of the perfect synergy of nature and science.
Since healthy bones are dependent upon many factors and biochemical processes,
this formula includes individual ingredients selected to support some of
these key factors. Thus, rather than containing joint support ingredients
only, the Agility supplement expands beyond those limitations. Agility
approaches joint health from many perspectives, looking at the whole picture
and thus being labeled as holistic.
Fish
Oil Helps Dogs With Lymphoma Live Longer
A diet supplemented with
fish oil and the amino acid arginine appears to increase survival time
in dogs with lymphoma, a cancer that affects white blood cells. Dogs with
this kind of cancer, similar to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in humans, are easily
treated, but as with humans, their cancer tends to return.
Half of the dogs received
a special chow with the two supplements in it, and the other half ate chow
with soybean oil added. The two chows were identical in nutritional value,
and formulated to be equally tasty to the dogs. All the dogs were being
treated with the anti-cancer drug doxorubicin every three weeks, and were
living at home with their owners.
Previous research has shown
that some polyunsaturated fatty acids, like those found in fish oil, may
help prevent the growth and spread of cancer tumors, and may help prevent
cachexia -- the devastating weight loss and muscle wasting seen in some
cancer patients despite adequate nutrition. Likewise, arginine supplements
have been reported to improve immune responses, and might help the body
fight cancer.
The dogs were fed one of
the chows twice a day during and after their cancer treatment. The researchers
report that compared to the control dogs, those who ate the supplemented
chow showed higher blood levels of two fatty acids called C20:5 and C22:6
that seem particularly effective in fighting cancer. Dogs with more of
these fatty acids in their blood also tended to have more normal levels
of lactic acid, which tends to accumulate in the blood when metabolism
is disrupted in cancer patients.
The dogs with higher levels
of these two fatty acids survived longer than those with lower levels,
and had longer remissions, periods of time before their disease came back.
Cancer
2000;88:1916-1928
Fish
Oil: The Natural Anti-inflammatory
by Joseph Maroon, Ph.D.
Did you know that the root
cause of serious chronic diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer's disease,
cancer, arthritis, and asthma has been identified as chronic inflammation?
Although numerous studies have confirmed these findings, few physcians
are aware of or consider the fact that the battle against inflammation
is at the forefront of the fight for health and well-being of the global
population. Authors Joseph Maroon and Jeffrey Bost have set out to reverse
that trend with "Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory." 
Ultra-Refined
Fish Oil
Dr.
Stoll's book The Omega-3 Connection. He is a Harvard psychiatrist who
has done a great job compiling evidence supporting the use of fish oils.
Richard
J. Holliday, D.V.M. - "Many holistic therapies such as acupuncture,
refined
colostrum whey products, microbial products (lactobacillis, yeasts,
etc), herbs,
homeopathy
and other natural products are useful and effective alternatives to the
use of the antibiotic and chemical therapy
now commonly used in veterinary medicine."
For years dog health supplies
have included toxic materials to artificially
maintain dog health as a temporary measure. The time has come to change
to a more natural approach toward dog health. Natural remedies have been
shown to achieve more immediate, more complete and longer lasting health,
vitality, quality and longevity of dogs lives.
Hypertrophic
Osteodystrophy (HOD)
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
causes lameness and extreme pain in young growing dogs, usually of a large
breed. Great danes, German shepherds, dobermans, retrievers and weimaraners
are examples of breeds that may be affected by this condition. It appears
to occur in weimaraners as a vaccine reaction
and this may also affect mastiffs and great Danes. In this case, it
usually occurs a few days after vaccination and may appear to be worse
than the "average" case on radiographs.
HOD usually shows up as an
acute lameness, often seeming to affect all four legs simultaneously. Affected
dogs may stand in a "hunched up" stance or refuse to stand up at all. They
may have a fever but this is not consistently present. They usually have
painful swellings around the lower joints on the legs. Some puppies will
die from this disease, some suffer permanent disability but many recover
later. The disease is so painful that many owners elect to euthanize the
puppy rather than watch it suffer, despite the reasonably good chance for
recovery, long term. Affected dogs may be so ill that they refuse to eat.
If your dog has been on certain
antibiotics 2-12 days before your puppy exhibited HOD like symptoms, then
it is possible the dog is having an antibiotic
reaction and not HOD.
Correctly
prescribed homeopathic remedies can often undue the damage caused by vaccines
Homeopathy
is noted for its success to antidote or remove the toxic effects of vaccines
and to re-establish balance in the organism and restore health. Certain
homeopathic remedies can minimize vaccine damage. A professional
homeopathic vet should be consulted for more information. (If you
are not already familiar with the toxic effects of vaccines click
here)
Animal
Epilepsy/Seizure - Causes, Predisposing Factors and Treatment
Dee Blanco, D.V.M
- "You take healthy animals and often very quickly after you vaccinate,
you can see simple things like itching of the skin or excessive licking
of the paws, sometimes even with no eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy/seizure,
often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive
for several days. Frequently, you'll see urinary tract infections in cats,
often within three months after their [annual] vaccination. If you step
back, open your mind and heart, you'll start to see patterns of illness
post-vaccination." Health Hazard of Routine
Vaccination: placing our animals at risk
William Pollak D.V.M.
- "The most common direct cause of seizures seen in clinical practice in
our pets is parasitic infection combined with nutritional deficiencies
based on 100% commercial pet food feeding." Animal
Epilepsy/Seizure - Causes, Predisposing Factors and Treatment
Holistic veterinarians have
successfully used Transfer
Factor (Classic or Advanced) to reduce seizure activity in their
patients. Transfer Factor is renowed to odulate the immune system and reduce
inflamation.
"Feeding a natural
raw food diet is vital to not only maintaining the health of your pet,
but also keeping ideal immune function alive and well. Many times after
eliminating seizures through improving the diet, seizures return after
commercial pet food is re-instituted. "
"Today's modern approach
to dealing with these problems is the administration of more chemicals,
injectable or otherwise and even greater processed "prescription" diets.
Seizures are masked by giving chemicals that profoundly dull the CNS, slowing
it down and confusing it so as to reduce the likelihood of another seizure.
These chemicals oftentimes do not work and further confuse the biological
system as already described earlier. The underlying imbalance is not directly
addressed. Deranged metabolic disorders due to chemical shortages or imbalances
are superficially addressed by further limitations in the diet; i.e.even
more severely processed foods." more
Here is another website
that provides additional information on canine epilepsy and other diseases
that cause seizures in dogs including canine hypothyroidism. Their
canine epilepsy section provides information about canine epilepsy, what
happens when your dog has a seizure, possible causes of seizures by age,
what tests are used to diagnose canine epilepsy, and information from our
Guardian Angels on what they would do differently "if they knew then what
they know now." Under medications you will find information a number
of medications that are used to control seizures in dogs. Those medications
include the more commonly used Phenobarbital and Potassium Bromide as well
as newer drugs such as Gabapentin and Felbamate. The section on thyroid
contains several articles on canine hypothyroidism and the connection between
low thyroid and seizures.
More
on epilepsy: Hidden Danger in Your Animal's Drinking Water
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
Fulvic
Acid Nature's Poison Detoxifier
Fulvic acid acts as an important
protective agent. An important aspect of humic substances is related to
their sorptive interaction with environmental chemicals, either before
or after they reach concentrations, toxic to living organisms. 33
The toxic herbicide know as Paraquat is rapidly detoxified by humic substances
(fulvic acid). 34
Fulvic acids have a special function with respect to the demise of organic
compounds applied to soil as pesticides. As the most powerful, natural
electrolyte known, fulvic acid restores electrical balance to damaged
cells, neutralizes toxins and can eliminate food poisoning within minutes.
When it encounters free radicals with unpaired positive or negative electrons,
it supplies an equal and opposite charge to neutralize the free radical.
fulvic acid acts as a refiner and transporter of organic materials and
cell nutrients. According to A. Szalay, fulvic acid has the ability to
dramatically detoxify herbicides, pesticides, and other poisons that it
interacts with – this includes many radioactive elements. This detoxification
process may extend to animals and humans, since we are the end-users of
these plants.
Excerpt from Dr. Coyote's
Medicine Chest website: A wonderful site to visit and learn about holistic
animal health
Magical and Practical uses
of herbs
by: William Winter
"Over the years, I began
to pull this herb and that herb out of the book, such as the wonderful
use of RAW CUCUMBER JUICE topically for CONJUNCTIVITIS, the use of
GARLIC internally and externally for ALL TYPES
OF PARASITES. I began to use herbal immune tonics, heart tonics,
liver cleansers and arthritis herbs. Each year I picked herbs like
fruit from a great bearing fruit tree. Whatever I wanted the tree
seemed to have for me. All my instincts told me I had stumbled upon
the Great Cornucopia of Cure."
The
Pet Parasite Cleanse
Pets have many of the same
parasites that we get, including Ascaris (common roundworm), hookworm,
Trichinella, Strongyloides, heartworm and a variety of tapeworms. Every
pet living in your home should be deparasitized (cleared of parasites)
and maintained on a parasite program. Monthly trips to your vet are not
sufficient. You may not need to get rid of your pet to keep yourself
free of parasites. But if you are ill it is best to board it with a friend
until you are better. Your pet is part of your family and should
be kept as sweet and clean and healthy as yourself This is not difficult
to achieve. Here is the recipe
Articles
on holistic animal treatments
Glyconutrients/Saccharides
in Veterinary Medicine
Arthur Young DVM, a Certified
Homeopathic Veterinarian, uses glyconutrients
in his practice on all animals from birds to horses. He always
advises his clients to add glyconutrients to their pets diet. Decades of
consuming nutritionally questionable commercial pet food products, the
proven harmful effects of over vaccination, combined with the unfortunate
dependency on steroids and antibiotics have, according to many reliable
sources greatly contributed to a national decline in animal health. The
innate ability of the body to heal itself has been seriously compromised
in many animals, particularly dogs, cats, and horses. Glyconutrients are
compatible with any type of treatment prescribed by both conventional and
alternative practitioners. These essential carbohydrates strengthen the
body’s inner environment which, in turn, enhances the energy that stimulates
the immune system, as well as a process called “cell communication”. This
communication network results in all of the organs working with one another
in an orderly sequence of body reactions. Without these activities, good
health is impossible to attain. Although the formulation is produced for
human consumption, holistic veterinarians have also recognized the importance
of glyconutrients in supporting the handling of health challenges in animals.
Credit goes to Günter Blobel, M.D., Ph.D. (Rockefeller University),
winner of the 1999 Nobel Prize for Medicine "for the discovery that (glyco)
proteins have intrinsic signals that govern their transport and localization
in the cell."
Learn more: Glyconutrients
/ Glyconutritionals / Saccharides - It's Role in People and Animals' Health
and Wellness
Guinea
pigs, Hamsters, Rabbits Holistic Health and Nutrition
Many rabbit owners and lovers
are not aware that natural care and holistic health treatments are available
for their pet, and that it can be extremely effective in a variety of conditions.
Rabbits have a rapid metabolism and respond well to treatment modalities
such as acupuncture, homeopathy and flower remedies. The other benefit
of using such therapies is that there are very few, if any side effects,
unlike a lot of drugs such as antibiotics, which rabbits tend to be very
sensitive to.
Tiny herbivores (guinea pigs,
hamsters, rabbits, etc) should have fresh
raw
vegetables and raw
grains
appropriate to them rather than pellets
Ferrets
Natural Health Care and Optimum Diet
To maintain optimum health,
ferrets require a diet which most closely resembles that which they would
get in the wild. They also require some sunlight.
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Ferrets are strict carnivores,
meaning they are designed to eat whole prey items, which includes all parts
of the killed animal.
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Because of the short GI tract
and the poor absorption of nutrients, ferrets require a diet that is highly
concentrated with FAT as the main source of calories (energy) and highly
digestible MEAT-BASED PROTEIN.
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The bottom line is that ferrets
use fat for energy not carbohydrates and they need a highly digestible
meat-based protein not vegetable protein. The most appropriate diet for
a ferret would be whole prey foods such as rats, mice or chicks. The worst
examples of processed diets are the ferret treat foods. Read
Dr. Brown's entire article
Domesticated animals (including
ferrets and rodents) suffer from minerals and vitamin deficiency Our
soil, plants, and especially commercial foods are woefully deficient in
key nutrients. Scientists theorize that mineral deficiency subjects
us, and our animals, to more diseases, aging, sickness and destruction
of our physical well-being than any other factor in personal health. Domesticated
ferrets, like our domesticated dogs and cats, are prone to suffer from
minerals and trace mineral deficiency which makes them prone to diseases.
A good source of naturally occuring trace minerals and vitamins for ferrets
and other pets are:
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Marine
Phytoplankton Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton
contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health
by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino acids,
vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials, marine
phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting
all systems within the body.
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Seaweed
(kelp). Sea Vegetables (Spirulina - Kelp - Chlorella) have been
acknowledged as a detoxifyer, a balanced nourishment and a miraculous healing
plant. Ocean / Sea algae are the richest natural source of minerals, trace
minerals and rear earth elements.
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Fulvic
minerals consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally occuring
powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants, free-radical
scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones, amino
acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals
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Bee Pollen
contains all the essential components of life. The percentage of rejuvenating
elements in bee pollen remarkably exceeds those present in brewer's yeast
and wheat germ. Bee pollen corrects the deficient or unbalanced nutrition,
common in the customs of our present-day civilization of consuming incomplete
foods.
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Flaxoil:
holistic veterinarians are beginning to recommend to their clients that
they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of flaxseed oil and
other nutrients for optimum health and vitality. The vets are finding remarkable
results in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory
pain, as well as improved over all pet health. (Suzie
Zeeman gives flaxoil to her ferrets. She says that their fur
looks shinny and thick, and feels soft and smooth since on flaxoil."
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Bentonite
and Pascalite clay: It has helped cows with scours and pneumonia.
Veterinarians use it on dogs, cats, horses, etc... for various afflictions
including injuries and infections. Pets are helped, too. More
on the health benefits of clay
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Transfer
Factor Plus - Canine and Feline Formulas are advanced immune support
supplements formulated or dogs and cats (also good for ferrets).
According to veterinarians, the powerful and proprietary blend of ingredients
work together to activate and enhance the immune system's ability
to respond to the many pathogens may pets come into contact with. more
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Barley
Dog is the original "green" supplement made from the juice of organic
Barley grass with a hickory smoked flavor. It provides active enzymes,
vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, amino acids, chlorophyll, proteins and
essential trace minerals. Regular use can promote healthy skin and coat,
reduce bad breath, improve digestion and restore energy levels.
In
her wonderful book, Wild Health: How
Animals Keep Themselves Well and What We Can Learn From Them, Cindy
Engles, Ph.D., documents that for millennia humans have observed
animals in the wild eating plants and minerals and applying naturally occurring
topical antitoxins from the same sources to combat infectious wounds, parasites
and internal disorders. Herds of elephants risk injury and death in a perilous
journey to hidden salt caves where they supplement their sodium
deficient diet. Monkeys rub poisonous millipedes on their fur to repel
biting, disease-carrying insects. Birds line their nests with parasite-resistant
herbs. Engel details a world where nature is the pharmacy and every animal
is its own practitioner.
Coprophagy
aka stool-eating, feces-eating, poop-eating: On
page 83 of Wild Health Cindy Engles, Ph.D. also explains why animals
eat their own feces. "Eating feces (coprophagy) is one way animals such
as gorillas, elephants, rabbits, and hares add to their supply of essential
bacteria through adult life. It is therefore an important aspect of their
health care. Overzealous rabbit owners could inadvertently cause disease
in their pets by cleaning out the droppings too quickly. By reingesting
their own soft pellets (and discarting the hard, dry ones), rabbits extract
further nutrients from their food and obtain essential vitamins made in
the gut by microorganism." more
Eating
Grass
A chimp with a stomach ache
may seek out a broad-spectrum antidote like the bitter-leaf. Or it may
swallow whole leaves from several different kinds of hairy plants: leaves
with 'Velcro' hooks help clear out intestinal worms. Bears before hibernation
and snow geese before migration also turn to Velcro plants. Domestic dogs
and cats chew grass, which has the same scouring effect. Many wild animals,
and some people, develop 'pica' when ill, a craving to eat earth - particularly
clay, which assuages diarrhoea and binds to many plant poisons. Among the
most famous clay-eaters are the parrots of the Amazon. Scarlet macaws,
blue and gold macaws, and hosts of smaller birds perch together in their
hundreds to excavate the best clay layer along a riverbank. Parrots' regular
diet is tree seeds, which the trees defend with toxic chemicals, and clay
is an essential buffer to the toxins.
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
Canine
autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA): its causes
Excerpt from Abbeywood
Publishing's article
Canine autoimmune haemolytic
anaemia is an autoimmune disease in dogs where the red blood cells are
damaged or destroyed by the animal's own antibodies, resulting in anaemia.
Haemolysis may take place within the blood vessels or in the spleen. In
addition to haemolysis, permanent or intermittent inactivity of the bone
marrow is common. According to information contained on the leaflet accompanying
the Rabdomun rabies vaccine, extraneous proteins found in some vaccines
can cause autoimmune disease.
Immunization is only one
potential cause for this AIHA. Another potential cause is the heartworm
medication, Proheart6, the heartworm
medication
Subject: Dog's recovery
from Auto Immune Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA)
Date: Sunday, October 12,
2003
From: Dave Burrows in Eastbourne,
United Kingdom slartibartfast@2cuk.co.uk
My dog Arnie had been given
up on by the vet. He had acute anaemia caused by his white blood cells
killing his red ones and quite honestly we were making arrangements for
his funeral. After one week on Transfer Factor we
noticed a dramatic improvement. Three months later, after finishing
the entire course, Arnie is doing so well that he no longer needs Transfer
Factor . He now has so much energy on his new diet (James welbeloved) that
we have to restrict his intake or we could be pulling him off the ceiling.
He is putting on weight steadily as is his partner Heidi, She has been
on Transfer Factor also and it has cured her scaly flaky skin condition
on her back.
Where
to purchase Transfer Factor
How
is leukaemia 'closely related' to AIHA? Canine autoimmune haemolytic
anaemia (AIHA): its
definition in the Oxford Concise Veterinary dictionary.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the art
and science of using Essential
oils from plant sources for health and wellbeing. Essential oils have
a potentially powerful healing capacity. The early civilizations --- Egyptian,
Greek, Roman, Chinese, Egyptian, --- made use of aromatic plant materials
in religious ritual and to promote physical and mental wellness.
Reiki
Healing for Animals
Animals suffer stress for
a variety of reasons including living in unnatural environments, absorbing
the emotions of the homes 
they
live in, taking on negative energies and diseases as a buffer to protect
their guardians, and misunderstanding situations that they find themselves
in. Animals are very receptive to telepathic communication and energy work,
and especially healing; they are eager and willing to clear their energy
fields, but require a little help in doing so. Animals often heal quicker
than their guardians, as they don't carry the same amount of emotional
or energetic "baggage" as most humans do. Animals are pure souls, without
judgment – and therefore are fully able and willing to accept unconditionally
the pure Reiki Healing or Distance Energy Healing.
Dominique Lewis offers Reiki
healing sessions for humans and animals. She has been my family's personal
Reiki Healer for the past 10 years. She has treated me, my husband, and
our dog Shasta successfully. Shirley
(author of this website)
The knowledge that an unseen
energy flows through all living things and is connected directly to the
quality of health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient
times. The existence of this "life force energy" has been verified by recent
scientific experiments, and medical doctors are considering the role it
plays in the functioning of the immune system and the healing process.
(http://www.reiki.org
Alternative
Therapies for Animals
Hilary Jupp, a former breeder
of Wolfhounds, is now a judge for the breed at championship show level.
Her main interests (besides Irish wolfhounds!) are in the field of nutrition
and holistic therapies for animals. She is a bio-energy therapist, a Reiki
Master, has a Doctorate in Radionic Medicine, and is especially interested
in channelling, animal communication, flower essences, and homoeopathy.
She has written the Breed notes for the British weekly paper "Dog World"
since 1986, has written for it on natural therapies, and for several years
wrote for Hoflin Publishing's "Irish Wolfhound Quarterly" and "Windhound".
In her wonderful web site you will find of information about alternative
therapies for animals such as:
Acupressure, Bio Energy Therapy,
Bowen Technique, Chiropractic, Massage, Osteopathy, Tellington Ttouch,
Flower
Essences,
Homoeopathy, and Animal Links. Hilary
also list various natural treatments for various conditions
Acupuncture
in the Treatment of Animals Seminars
Acupuncture was first used
to treat animals over 3000 years ago in Asia. An elephant had a stomach
disorder similar to bloating. The healer used slender needles placed in
specific positions on the skin to relieve the pain and to help the elephant.
Since that time acupuncture has been used all over the world to alleviate
many kinds of health problems for many species of animals.
On
these pages are descriptions and schematic charts of the acupuncture points
as outlined in the IVAS Course.
The
Well-Connected Dog : A Guide to Canine Acupressure
Animal
Nutritional Therapy
Temperament and Behavioural
Problems, Cancer, Epileptiform fits, Heart disease, Digestive disorders,
Skin disorders, Bone and joint disorders and more.
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Preventing and Healing Animal
Cancer, arthritis, and other disease with
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Amazing Healing Clay: a wonderful
nutritional supplement for animals
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Orthomolecular/Nutritional Medicine
for Animals
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For Cats and Dogs' Optimum Health:
Sprouting and Grasses
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Adding Kelp meal to your pet's
diet to promote optimum health
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Ready to Eat Health-Food For
Your Pet: commercial prepared, ready-to-eat frozen or freeze dried RAW
meals for dogs, cats and ferrets. (if homemade food is not feasable)enter
Animal
Diseases and their Natural Care part
1
"For a return to health, pets
require a diet which strengthens the immune system and most closely resembles
that which they would get in the wild"
Frustrated with the Failures
of Conventional Veterinary Medicine: "After
10 years of traditional veterinary practice I became tired of having no
treatment for chronic disease, incurable conditions, and a plethora of
allergic maladies which seem to plague all veterinary practices. I was
frustrated with giving animals cortisone because I had no other solutions,
or using antibiotics for infections which I knew were of viral origin."Dr
Charles E Loops DVM
Enter
Holistic Animal Health part 1
Read
the testimonials Amazing animal health improvements
and cures of cancer and other chronic disease with natural, alternative
health care and optimum nutrition.
SICK
OF DRUGGING YOUR PET?
Dr
Charles E Loops DVM - "After 10 years of traditional veterinary
practice I became tired of having no treatment for chronic disease, incurable
conditions, and a plethora of allergic maladies which seem to plague all
veterinary practices. I was frustrated with giving animals cortisone
because I had no other solutions, or using antibiotics
for infections which I knew were of viral origin. There is so much that
can be done for an animal, bird, or reptile that is ailing by utilizing
homeopathic medicine."
For years dog health supplies
have included toxic materials to artificially
maintain dog health as a temporary measure. The time has come to change
to a more natural approach toward animal health. Natural remedies have
been shown to achieve more immediate, more complete and longer lasting
health, vitality, quality and longevity of animal lives.
Learn
about herbal remedies and other safe alternatives to drugs, chemo, radiation
and surgery
Michael Dym, VMD - "Over
the past 40 years and 17 generations of dogs and, cats we are seeing tremendous
increases in chronic ill health in our pets that was rare back in the early
1960's. Most of these illnesses revolve around breakdown in our pets' immune
systems, and include chronic skin/ear allergies, digestive upset, thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic
disorders, seizures, gum/ teeth problems, degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver
failure, and cancer across all ages and breeds. We are also seeing a record
number of behavioral and emotional disorders including alarming and unexplained
fears/aggression., as well as difficulty focusing/training and paying attention.
The analogy of these compared with escalating immune/behavioral diseases
in children is quite disturbing. The two biggest factors in our pets' population
health decline over these generations has been the severe overuse
of multiple vaccines and nutrient poor and toxin
filled commercial pet foods. We have also failed to address the underlying
cause of disease by only sup pressing symptoms with antibiotics,
cortisone
and related drugs, so the disease progresses and goes deeper. Homeopathy
offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies
healthier."
Dr. Pat Bradley, DVM,
Conway, USA - "The most common problems I see that are directly related
to vaccines on a day to day basis are ear
or skin conditions, such as chronic discharges
and
itching. I also see behaviour problems
such as fearfulness or aggression.
Often guardians will report that these begin shortly after vaccination,
and are exacerbated with every vaccine. In a more general and frightening
context, I see the overall health and longevity of animals deteriorating.
The bodies of most animals have a tremendous capacity to detoxify poisons,
but they do have a limit. I think we often exceed that limit and over-whelm
the body's immune system function with toxins from vaccines, poor
quality foods,
insecticides, environmental toxins,
etc. This is why we've seen such a dramatic increase in allergies,
organ failures, and behaviour problems." (NOTE:
a growing number of holistic veterinarians use
Transfer Factor before and after vaccination to minimize the side effects
and help the animal recover)
Dr.
Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy animals and often very quickly after
you vaccinate, you can see simple things like itching
of the skin or
excessive
licking of the paws, sometimes even with no
eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy,
often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive
for several days. Frequently, you'll see urinary
tract infections in cats, often within three months after their
[annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind and heart, you'll
start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination." more
about vaccinosis
Will Falconer, DVM
- "Most of the chronic diseases we commonly see in animals (and humans)
have an immune basis, e.g. diabetes, allergies, asthma, thyroid disease,
inflammatory bowel diseases, repeated ear infections, cancer, etc. While
they can be cured through the careful use of homeopathy, the road to cure
can be a long one -- often years if the animal has had years of disease.
Transfer factors can significantly shorten the course, by giving a much
needed balancing effect to the immune system. If the immune system is overactive
as in allergies, ear infections, asthma, diabetes, or hypothyroidism, Transfer
Factor can balance this overactivity so the system is not attacking its
own organs, overreacting to things that shouldn’t be perceived as a threat.
If, conversely, the immune system is under-active as in mange, parasites,
viral infections, or cancer, Transfer
Factor Plus can clearly stimulate it to better meet the challenges
it needs to be alert to." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
Sam Jones, DVM - "Two
cats, both about 8 years old, had severe diabetes. It was impossible to
get the insulin requirements adjusted. They had lost weight to a point
that they were skin and bones. Both cats had no quality of life left. After
one week of being on transfer
factors; we were able to get their insulin requirements adjusted. It
is now 6 months and they have regained their weight and have a great quality
of life and health."
CHLORINATED and FLUORIDATED WATER.... A BIG
NO-NO !!! There is a perception among many people that bottled
water is somehow more healthy or pure than water from their tap. This is
simply an illusion of marketing. A four-year study by the National Resources
Defense Council (NRDC), released in 1999, found that one-fifth of the sampled
bottled waters contained known neurotoxins and carcinogens such as styrene,
toluene and xylene. Another NRDC study found that, out of 103 brands of
bottled water, one-third contained traces of arsenic and E. coli. This
means that out of a sample of 1,000 bottles sold in the U.S., at least
300 would have some level of chemical contamination. It is well known that
the average city water today contains over 500 chemicals that do not belong
in it. Part of this is due to the fact that most delivery systems in the
U.S. include cement, asbestos pipes, cast iron, PVC (porous to certain
solvents, herbicides and pesticides) and that lead, cadmium and other toxic
metals leach out of valves and couplings of pipes between a water treatment
plant and a faucet in the home. Why
Purified and Distilled Bottled Water are Bad For You and Your Animals
Safe,
toxin-free, Ionized,
Energized, Drinking Water helps to naturally flush toxins and acidic
waste from the body and is a powerful antioxidant. Ionized Water makes
more oxygen available to our cells than distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered
only, bottled or tap water and is the best possible drinking water. "Disease
and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of
purified water. Avoid it except in special circumstances." Zoltan P.
Rona M.D
Our
pets are prone to suffer from minerals and trace mineral deficiency. For
optimum health, I supplement my animal's diet (and my diet too) with the
following: fulvic minerals , marine
phytoplankton (consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally
occuring powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants,
free-radical scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones,
amino acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals), bee
pollen (rich in naturally occuring vitamins),
kelp
(marine plants),
the right kind of salt
(not
common table salt) and therapeutic clay (to
promote healing and to detoxify) and with omega 3
oils. Shasta does not drink
tap water. I give her only
energized,
alkaline microwater which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride.
I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking. Shirley
Just like humans, domesticated
animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern
living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy lifestyles can
lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions that are very similar to
those experienced by humans. These days, emotional and psychological problems
like depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral problems are just as prevalent
in pets as they are in their owners. Similarly, physical ailments such
as diabetes,
arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver
disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems
are becoming more and more common in domesticated animals. Many, if not
most of these conditions can be prevented by helping your pets to live
a healthier lifestyle. For pets already suffering from existing conditions,
a combination of lifestyle changes and natural medicine can work wonders!
Dr. John Hanover, DVM
- "Young puppies and kittens with respiratory infections are given Shipibo
Treasure Tea which they will lap up even when they will not drink water.
I frequently recommend Amazon Herbs for my patients, especially geriatric
animals and our Search and Rescue dogs.” more...
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says
that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything one needs to sustain
life and to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells
that function normally. Learn how phytoplankton
saved a dog's Life
You cannot
poison
your animal into health with drugs, chemo or radiation. The
holistic approach treats the whole animal, ignites the body's internal
healing force and stimulates the body's natural abilities to heal itself
"Health can only be achieved with healthful living" T.C.Fry
Complementary
and Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine
Support
- Assistance - Help
Holistic
Veterinarians and Animal Wellness Consultants
(Phone consultation available)
This is a list of professional holistic veterinarians and animal consultants
who are willing to offer phone consultations (If there are no holistic
veterinarians in your hometown, phone consultations for homeopathic treatment
can be just as effective as an office consultation, especially if you already
have a diagnosis of your animal's condition)
Support Groups
Homeopathy
Discussion This is a group where sharing of information on the application
of homeopathy (for people and animals) is given in a practical, usable
format.
Wellpet
Mailing List A Holistic Pet Care Mailing list/discussion group dedicated
to holistic pet care. Its easy to join them. Email your question and you'll
receive plenty of advice and support. click the headline to subscribe
Visit
WELLPET
HOMEPAGE
HolisticPet
Maillist On this list they discuss all aspects of holistic pet treatments.
They discuss any and all alternative treatments, pros and cons. The list
is for cat and dog lovers, or any animal for that matter. They welcom breeders,
vets, and anyone who wants to join.
7mFarm-Herbal
·
Dedicated to the herbal, natural, alternative, and holistic care and keeping
of livestock, animals and pets. Dedicated to the herbal, natural, alternative,
and holistic care and keeping of livestock, animals and pets. Great for
small farm owners and homesteaders. Although goats are my first love, we
raise and chat about all sorts of animals from the farm.
Holistic-Goat
email lists This is a list whereby all who are interested in healing
with herbs and natural methods can voice their opinions and share their
views. The predominant theme is "Herbal Remedies" and "Natural Healing"
for you goats. We welcome the discussion of other animals but the list
is primarily directed at alternatives or supplementing for your caprine
friends. This is for seeking other ways , i.e.. Alternatives and/or supplementation
to conventional medicine for those who would like to seek other methods
of naturally raising their stock. It is not restricted to Classical Homeopathy,
and may , to a degree, include adjuncts such as diet + nutrition, herbs,
lifestyle etc., and health related topics such as vaccination etc.
Critter
Chat Email list Talk about your animals, their health, feeding, their
care and enjoy great conversations with others who care deeply for their
companion animals just like you do. This list is for ALL Animals.
doghealth2
This list will contain information pertaining to dog health (both in
pure breeds and mixed breeds of all ages), primarily with regards to drugs
that can or have caused illness and/or death in dogs. The focus
is presently on the drug Rimadyl (carprofen). However, all
issues regarding dogs' health can be addressed at this site.
Only those genuinely concerned and seriously committed to the welfare of
dogs are encouraged to join the list.
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
SMALL
MAMMAL HEALTH SERIES
In Veterinary Partner.com's
Small Mammal Health Series, renowned exotic animal veterinarian Dr. Susan
Brown covers general husbandry and proper diets - as well as specific common
(and not so common) medical disorders in rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs,
etc.
Holistic
Animal Care Directory
The Holistic Animal Care
Directory lists over 500 world-wide sources of information on organizations,
practitioners, alternative healing therapies, animal communicators, training,
education, publications, and products for holistic animal care.
"Herbal
Remedies" and "Natural Healing" for you goats
Australia's
Animal Holistic Index Assisting all Species
This is an excellent site
for lay and professional animal lovers. Learn about the FOUR(4) instinctive
behaviour Categories that Dogs display when feeling stressed. A
must visit!
American
Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Directory
This is an extensive directory
of Holistic Veterinarians which has been organized by states.
AltVetMed
A
terrific and extensive site for Complementary and Alternative Therapies
in Veterinary Medicine.
ISLAND
WILDLIFE NATURAL CARE CENTRE
Offers terrific information
about alternative treatments for animals, such as herbal and homeopathic
remedies. I urge you to visit their site.
Allie
and Max
Great canine health information
and links
Animal
chiropractic
Dr. Daniel Kamen, B.A.,
D.C., has been an animal chiropractor for over 17 years. Dr. Kamen has
trained over 3000 chiropractors, veterinarians and pet owners around the
country how to apply these amazing and curative techniques. Dr. Kamen's
books and videos detail skeletal anatomy, chiropractic principles, and
of course the actual methods. Dr. Kamen's materials really show you HOW!!
Holistic
veterinary care - part
1 - part 2 - part 3 - part
4 - part 5
Ferrets
Natural Health Care and Diet
Dr.
Jones DVM - "The Truth Behind The Pet Food Recall"
