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,
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
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
Sissy McGill knew many dog owners who had experienced the bloat
problem in their animals. Sissy became interested in pet nutrition in 1974
after three of her Great Danes died of "bloat," a canine digestive problem.
She learned that “bloat” was a common cause of death for
dogs in the USA, but that the German vocabulary did not even assign
a word for “bloat.” Additionally, Tufts
University research at the time revealed that “only in the USA do
dogs die of bloat.” It also suspected that the reason could be the
corn, wheat, and soy in their diet. [Ed. Note – Interesting, since even
people can get bloat from corn, wheat, and soy.]
Europeans feed their dogs a natural type of food that doesn't contain the
animal fat and soybean products. In 1975, Sissy introduced the first
all-natural dog food in the USA, containing no salt, animal fat, sugar-beet
pulp, fillers, by-products, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives,
corn, soy, or wheat – the last three being the top allergens in dogs.
Learn how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relentlessly harassed
her for selling animal products made from all natural ingredients. She
ended up in jail. Read
the rest of this incredible story: "Man Bites Dog
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
Risk Factors
for Canine Bloat Dr. Jerold S. Bell, DVM Tufts
University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Several diet-related factors were associated with a higher incidence
of bloat. These include feeding only dry food, or feeding a single large
daily meal. Dogs fed dry foods containing fat among the first four ingredients
had a 170 percent higher risk for developing bloat. Dogs fed dry foods
containing citric acid and were moistened prior to feeding had a 320 percent
higher risk for developing bloat. Conversely, feeding a dry food containing
a rendered meat-and-bone meal decreased risk by 53 percent in comparison
with the overall risk for the dogs in the study. Mixing table food or canned
food into dry food also decreased the risk of bloat. During the past 30
years there has been a 1,500 percent increase in the incidence of bloat,
and this has coincided with the increased feeding of dry dog foods. There
is a much lower incidence of bloat in susceptible breeds in Australia and
New Zealand. Feeding practices in these countries have been found to be
less dependent on dry foods. more...
Dr. T.J. Dunn D.V.M. "There is ample proof that today's pet dogs
and cats do not thrive on cheap, packaged, corn-based pet foods.
Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters; to fill them up with grain-based
processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements
has proven to be a mistake." more...
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
and
other heartworm medication - Heartworm Meds
Danger - Death after Proheart 6 shot
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.
Dr.
Levy's website
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An
animal with a healthy
immune system will be less likely to become infected with dog worms,
including heartworm. Mosquitoes are less likely to bite healthy dogs. In
addition, the healthy animals own defense
system is able to kill off the larvae of any heartworm that may enter the
bloodstream, thus preventing them from reaching maturity and causing harm.
Factors that will weaken your dog's immune system include
frequent
vaccination, commercial pet foods, incorrect
diet, stress and even conventional
heartworm and other synthetic medication.
Pets
Worms and Parasites: natural prevention and treatments
Supporting
Your Animal's Immune System Naturally
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.
Scientifically
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researchers and scientists in an effort to maximize immune system support.
Results of an independent study conducted at the Russian Academy of Medical
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normal immune system response.
Shirley's testimonial
- April 20002
When my 11 year old dog,
Shasta, suffered a series of illnesses and a stroke which left her
paralyzed in the hind legs, I treated her with homeopathy
and herbal extracts and she recovered within a
few hours. However, her vitality was very low. I din't think she was going
to make it through the Spring. After a couple of weeks on the Transfer
Factor Plus (human formula) and homeopathy and herbal extract and rest
her energy level and vitaliy improved remarkably. She appears to be back
the way she was 2 years ago: frisky and playful.
Shirley
more
on my dogs' recovery with homeopathy).
Veterinarians recommend
the human formula, Transfer Factor Plus instead of
the pet formula for their sick animals. I find it is easier to give the
content of a small capsule of high potency of TF Plus, to very sick dog
or cat, especially if they have difficulty eating. The Canine and Feline
Complete formulas contain yeast and some dogs have a sensitivity to yeast
which may give them the run. Since Shasta is is sensitive to yeast I give
her the Transfer Factor Plus (human formula) which I think is a more potent
immune booster. I started by giving her one capsule of TF plus (I shoved
a capsule in her mouth or mixed it in her food) for 3 consecutive days.
As she did well on one capsule, I increased the dosage to 2 capusles a
day (one morning and one evening). A few weeks later, as she was doing
much better, I decreased the dosage to one capsule a day as a maintenance
dosage. . Shirley
More information
about Transfer Factor: articles by doctors and veterinarians
Information
where to purchase Transfer Factor
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:
-
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
-
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
-
Dr. William Pollak D.V.M.
-
"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.
-
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 assistance? contact
Shirley or call 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560
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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.
*Holistic
veterinarian believe that over-vaccination and
poor
nutrition are major causes
Immune system disorders
fall into two broad categories:
-
Immunodeficiency
- when the immune system does not recognize invaders as being undesirable
and therefore does not mobilize to destroy them.
-
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
Standard Western Medicine strives to suppress the immune response, working
against the body. If there is a fever, lower it, if inflammation is present
provide steroids to remove it and of course if Western Medicine thinks
a bacteria or virus is present or doesn't know what is wrong, a dose of
anti-biotics is provided. This way of doing things can be effective in
the immediate term, and important in life threatening situations, but potentially
devastating in the long term especially when over-used. Because, what eventually
happens, is that immune system becomes weak and ineffective or damaged
and over-reactive and disease is pushed deeper into the body to come back
stronger and more difficult to get rid of at a later date. This is called
trading ACUTE disease for long-term CHRONIC disease, and it is one reason
why so many of us are chronically ill today. A Holistic health care practitioner
will not want to suppress symptoms unless they view it to be absolutely
necessary, because those Some antibiotics which have been reported in the
medical literature as causing asthma in certain individuals include penicillin,
ampicillin, amoxycillin, cephalosporins, tetracycline, spiramycin, and
erythromycin, other drugs and antibiotics have also been reported to cause
asthma. These references which represent but a few of those published,
have been selected to illustrate that a correlation between antibiotics
and asthma has been reported from several countries, and can result from
exposure in a variety of formssymptoms are a sign the immune system is
working and doing its job.
Understanding
Basic Healing Principles of Natural Cure
The
Immune System: The Body's Defense Department
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
Some dogs are sensitive to chemicals and if you feed and water them
from a plastic bowl, they ingest some of the chemicals and it can help
induce the seizures. There has been reports of a reduction of seizures
when the immune system was modulated and the inflammation reduced with
Transfer
Factor.
Magnesium Deficiency and Your Animal's Health
Holistic veterinarian Roger DeHaan, DVM states that some forms of epilepsy
respond to supplementation of vitamin B6, magnesium, and manganese.
Learn
more about magnesium deficiency in people and animals
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 (PDF
document)
2 testimonials of animals who recovered
from seizures
"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
Canine Epilepsy
article
Do
you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance? contact
Shirley or call 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560
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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 assistance? contact
Shirley or call 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560
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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
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.
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
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 Shasta's
diet (and my diet too) with the following: fulvic
minerals or 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); magnesium
oil,(a miracle mineral in its healing effect on a wide range of diseases
as well as in its ability to rejuvenate the aging body). and clay
(to
promote healing and to detoxify) and with flaxoil
(also knows as linseed oil - rich source of omega3 fatty acids). Shasta
does not drink
tap water. I give her only filtered
water which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride. I support my
immune system and that of my animals with Transfer Factor
and by raising our Glutathione
level. . I never
cook or warm up food in a microwave oven.
Please read about the Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking
I have witnessed the amazing
healing power of homeopathy,
herbal
extracts, Transfer
Factor, Glutathione/Immunocal,
and marine
phytoplankton in traumatic emergency situations and in acute and chronic
disease with my own health, that of my family and my dogs: Nadja,
Shasta
and Kuuma. Some of the healings were nothing short
of miraculous, including my
own healing. When Nadja ate rat poison and was vomiting large amount
of green fluid, the vet said she didn't have a chance to survive. I saved
her life with the homeopathic remedy Arsenicum 10 M. If I need guidance,
I will get a phone consultation with a
holistic veterinarian. I had been chronically sick for years, addicted
to prescription and over the counter drugs. Unfortunately, instead of generating
a cure, the medications (steroids, antibiotics, antihistamine, etc.) merely
temporarily suppressed my symptoms, weakened my immune system, and in the
long run made me sicker. I completely turned my health around with the
incredible healing power of homeopathy, raw food
diet, herbs, and nutritional products such
as flaxoil,
chia
seeds or oil, clay,
seaweed
or plankton,
saccharides/glyconutrients,
and
Transfer
Factor. I'm not a doctor or a nurse, but when a member
of my family get sick or injured (including my animals) I immediately use
homeopathic medicine, herbs and nutritional supplements with excellent
results. 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. Jimmy Gutman, M.D - "Clinical evidence links low glutathione
levels to the most common illnesses of our time as well as newly emerging
diseases. Glutathione levels diminish as we age and many diseases normally
associated with aging have been linked to glutathione deficiency."
"To raise glutathione levels is to reduce premature oxidation, to quench
destructive free radicals and help detoxify the poisons inside each cell
when it needs to. Only Immunocal is clinically
proven to do that in a safe, effective and convenient way."
Dr.
Allan Somersall M.D - Learn more...
Stem Cell Enhancers, from aqua-botanical extract,
have shown to trigger the release of millions of adult stem cells from
the bone marrow very quickly. These stem cells can then migrate and attach
to any cells, tissue, bone, muscle, cartilage, organ...anywhere in the
body needing repair. Once they attach, they become that tissue and multiply
3 to 5000 times. When there is an injury or a stress to an organ of your
beloved pet or horse, compounds are released that reach the bone marrow
and trigger the release of stem cells.
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
healthwith
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 Groups - Assistance - Help
Holistic Veterinarians and Animal Wellness Consultants
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.)
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.
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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. Recommended articles: Caring
for your sheep the natural holistic way and understanding
sheep behavior
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.
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.
"Herbal Remedies"
and "Natural Healing" for you goats ---- Caring
for your sheep the natural way and understanding
sheep behavior
American Holistic Veterinary Medical
Association Directory This is an extensive directory of Holistic
Veterinarians which has been organized by states.
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
Department of Veterinary
Homeopathy For Veterinarians and for those with care
of pets and animals. For pet owners: Introduction to Veterinary Homeopathy.
A Homeopathic
Primer byLarry A. Bernstein, VMD Natural Holistic
Pet Care. Understanding what are Homeopathic Remedies, How Do Remedies
Work.
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!!
Do
you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance? contact
Shirley or call 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560
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I've learned about the holistic care and treatment of my dog I've learned
from Shirley's Wellness Cafe. This vast and detailed resource is the result
of a journey of natural healing that webmaster Shirley used on herself
and her family to completely turn their lives around. Those lessons are
applied here with full force for the benefit of our canine companions.
Raw food diets, detailed feature articles on a wide variety of wellness
topics, health reports, and studies are all represented here in a slightly
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and passion for the subject with a caring and nurturing writing style.
Thank you, Shirley. The 'net's a better place because of sites like yours."Gene
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Sick of drugging your pet? There is a better way
to bring your animal to health and keep it healthy: Animal
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