Identify and Treat the
Causes of Disease
Illness does not occur without cause. Causes may originate in many
areas. Underlying causes of illness and disease must be identified and
removed before complete recovery can occur. Symptoms can be expressions
of the body's attempt to defend itself, to adapt and recover, to heal itself,
or may be results of the causes of disease.
Are Antibiotics Making Your Pet Sick?
Richard J. Holliday, DVM - "Antibiotics disrupt the normal population
of beneficial microbes in the gastrointestinal tract of all animals, these
beneficial bacteria are the first fine of defense against most diseases,
without them the animal is more susceptible to other infections. Antibiotics
depress the immune system by decreasing the number of circulating white
blood cells. This lowers the animal's ability to fight infections. Some
antibiotics, such as chloramphenicol, can cause irreversible damage to
the bone marrow. Many bacteria develop resistance to the effects of antibiotics,
This resistance can be passed to other bacteria, The concern is that if
humans are exposed to resistant bacteria from animals then the use of antibiotics
may be Ineffective in treating any resulting disease. This is the major
controversy regarding the use of antibiotics on a regular basis in food
producing animals." Learn
about safe and effective alternative to antibiotics.
Are Steroids Making Your Pet Sick?
Dr. Jeffrey Levy - "Corticosteroids (cortisone-type anti-inflammatory
drugs) are the most abused and dangerous class of drugs. Not only do they
not
cure the underlying cause of the problem, they usually make the underlying
problem, that is, the real problem, worse."
Learn
about safe and effective alternative to steroids
Why "Cures" Sometimes Fail by
Dr. Leo Roy, M.D., N.D.
There are obstacles, barriers and impediments to healing. Failing to
consider obstacles to healing is possibly the most under-considered and
neglected aspect to getting well. Not considering these obstacles sets
us up to have potential cures fail, even those that are the most perfect
and effective treatments, those that are most perfectly programmed to all
our healing needs. Healing isn't always simple, easy, painless or automatic.
Problems arise from many factors of which you are likely not aware. Learn
about The Nature and Types of Obstacles to Healing.
Excessive
licking of the paws Dr. 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," said Dee
Blanco, D.V.M., a holistic practitioner in Santa Fe, New Mexico. "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."
Holistic veterinarians believe that vaccinations may contribute to premature
death in animals whose
immune
systems were already compromised. "I had two situations where we had
spent a long time building up two older, severely immunocompromised dogs,
and then their owners had them vaccinated for just about everything known
to man," recalled Dr. Carvel Tiekert DVM, executive director and
founder of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association headquartered
in Bel Air, Maryland. "Both of those dogs died within about a month of
vaccination. Can we prove a cause and effect? No. Do I think there was
a cause and effect? Yes." Learn
more about the Health Hazard of Routine Vaccination: placing our animals
at risk
Key
Signs that Your Pet Has a Compromised Immune System
One of my rescue dog suffered
from severe painful inflamation of its paws as a result of vaccination.
I treated him with homeopathic remedies
to help remove the vaccine poisons and to detox him. I also boosted his
immune system with raw food diet, flaxseed
oil, greens, and
Transfer
Factor. He eventually recovered. Shirley
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 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.
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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
Customary disclaimer: Please check with your veterinarian
prior to giving your pet dietary supplements that are intended for human
consumption.
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about Transfer Factor: articles by doctors and veterinarians
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Acute or Chronic Canine
and Feline Kidney (Renal ) Failure
The kidneys' main function is to eliminate excess fluid and waste material
from the blood. When kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous
levels of fluid and waste accumulate in the body — a condition known as
kidney (renal) failure. Presumably, the term “chronic kidney failure” suggests
that the kidneys have quit working and are, therefore, not making urine.
However, by definition, kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys
to remove waste products from the blood. This definition can occasionally
create confusion because some will equate kidney failure with failure to
make urine. Kidney failure is NOT the inability to make urine. Ironically,
most dogs in kidney failure are actually producing large quantities of
urine, but the body’s wastes are not being effectively eliminated.
Kidney failure (renal disease - increased thirst, dehydration, loss of
appetite, urination changes, maybe nausea and pain) is common in elderly
pets - systems do fail as we get older, whoever we are. But the kidneys
are one of the critical factors in eliminating toxins from the body - and
they become less efficient with age, and with toxin loading. (Which
can be a problem at any age, just like with humans.)" more...
Russell Swift, DVM on kidney disease - "Fortunately, since I
have turned to a holistic approach to wellness, I have seen many dogs and
cats outlive their death sentence by years. I believe there are three major
reasons for kidneys to degenerate and eventually fail: 1) poor
quality nutrition, 2) toxicity and 3) chronic
disease. I have discussed in many previous articles the failings of processed
foods. Inadequate and improper protein sources and low moisture content
(of dry foods) are the two major kidney stressors I believe occur in commercial
foods. The kidneys also take a hard hit from many toxins to which the body
is exposed. Many conventional medications, notably nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories
and certain antibiotics, are very damaging
to the kidneys. Ultimately, there is not much known about the long-term
effects of many food additives and preservatives; fluoride
in the drinking water; and all the pesticides and
herbicides used in, on and around our companion animals (and ourselves!).
Item number three on the list above is a term used by homeopaths to describe
a chronic disturbance in the body's function that results in symptoms.
" Modulating the animal's immune system is important.
Dr.Hamilton DVM - "Diets that are low in potassium can
cause renal failure.' In general Commercial diets
are of poor quality protein and poorly formulated and may have led to the
development of renal disease." Learn
about Diet in controlling Chronic Renal Failure
Natural Approach to Kidney (Renal) Failure:
diet, nutritional supplements, herbs and homeopathy
Feline kidney - bladder problem -
FELINE UROLOGICAL SYNDROME (FUS)
 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 contains all the essential components of life. The percentage
of rejuvenating elements in plankton remarkably exceeds those present in
brewer's yeast and wheat germ. Plankton corrects the deficient or unbalanced
nutrition, common in the customs of our present-day civilization of consuming
incomplete foods, often with added chemical ingredients, which expose us
to physiological problems as various as they are numerous.
- Learn about Marine
Phytoplankton Medical Miracles for People and Pets
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Bladder
Stones
 Dr.
Dunn DVM - "In dogs and cats, grain-based diets contribute to alkaline
urine; meat-based diets promote a more acid urine.
If a bacterial infection does occur the waste products of those bacteria
promote an alkaline urine. Plus the bacteria may provide a nice little
solid object upon which dissolved minerals can precipitate (come out of
a solution and become a solid). Any patient who has had repeat urinary
tract infections should always be evaluated for bladder stones. Kidney
stones, fortunately, happen far less often in dogs and cats than bladder
stones; but the possibility of kidney stones should always be considered
in urinary tract disease. Certain types of urinary tract stones can
be prevented by special dietary changes. Genetic programming of kidney
function and structure plays a role in the formation of bladderstones and
certain breeds (Schnauzers, for example) often seem more predisposed to
kidney and bladder trouble than some other breeds. The Dalmatian
has a unique physiology and displays a type of stone formation called Urate
Stones. Modern veterinary medicine can be of great assistance
to dogs and cats that develop bladder stones. Good diets and follow-up
care can help our dog and cat friends survive and thrive... even after
a surgery such as this." Bladder
Stone Surgery In A Dog
Canine
Hip Dysplasia
Symptoms: Less energy and movement; difficulty rising; lameness
in the back legs; reluctance to use stairs (particularly to go up); reluctance
to jump or stand on hind limbs; swaggering gait, bunny-hopping gait; soreness
after lying down; soreness after heavy exercise.
Ester-C: Miracle
Cure for Hip Dysplasia?
Dr. Geir Erick Berge, a veterinarian in Oslo, Norway, performed a study,
that was reported in the August-September 1990 issue of The Norwegian Veterinary
Journal. Berge selected 100 dogs with a variety of joint ailments. His
testing revealed that 75 percent of the dogs rapidly improved on Ester-C,
some only slightly, some almost totally. Dr. Berge added that large amounts
of Vitamin C metabolites, substances essential to a body's metabolic processes,
are required in rebuilding diseased joint tissue. Corroborating data
were also reported by Dr. N. Lee Newman, who conducted 18 months of clinical
tests using Ester-C to combat degenerative joint disease in performance
horses. She reported a remarkable 90 percent success rate, ranging from
good to excellent. Furthermore, 80 percent of the improved horses remained
sound after Ester-C was discontinued. Newman credited supplemental Ester-C
with maintaining the integrity of collagen and connective tissue and with
mobilizing white cells in the immune system, while deactivating free radicals
that damage cell membranes.
Modulating the animal's immune system is important.
Ester
C vitamin
Cushing's
Disease
The adrenal glands of dogs with Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocortism)
produce excessive amounts of cortisol, a hormone with potent anti-inflammatory
and immuno-suppressive effects. The large amount of cortisol in
the body suppresses the immune system and allows the pet with Cushing’s
disease to get bacterial infections. Sometimes it is the adrenal
glands themselves that cause the levels of cortisol to rise if a tumor
is present. Tumors may also be present in pituitary glands. These tumors
may be benign or malignant. Dogs that have been previously treated for
allergic conditions or immune disorders can also contract Cushing’s disease
from prolonged use of corticosteroid drugs. This is called iatrogenic
disease. If this is the case in the dog, the veterinarian will reduce the
current steroid treatment in to lower cortisone levels.
One of the most common, and often the only visible symptom of Cushing's
Disease is a drastic increase in thirst, which causes excessive water intake.
Please remember though, this is ONE symptom, and it is not even a symptom
of Cushing's exclusively! This is also a symptom of Addison's disease,
which is the direct opposite of Cushing's Disease. Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)
which involves appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness.
How
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Gum disease in our pets
A study demonstrated that the daily addition of the chew to the dry
diet was effective in reducing plaque (at one week and three weeks) and
calculus (at three weeks) accumulation on the tooth surfaces. The daily
addition of the chew also reduced the severity of gingivitis as compared
to feeding the dry diet only. The reduction of the severity of gingivitis
is promising. though whether such a reduction will prevent the development
of periodontitis or not remains to be shown. Further work is required to
establish the long term periodontal health benefits offering dietary regimens
designed to improve dental hygiene. Dental
Hygiene: Maintaining Periodontal Health in Dogs
Dr. Pitcairn DVM - "In the natural state, carnivores do not develop
calculus (tartar). Domesticated animals, in contrast, are not eating their
natural diet and the softer food accumulates on the outside of the teeth
in an area where it cannot easily be cleaned off. It is familiar to us
that we can put our tongue in between our teeth and the inside of the cheeks
to clean out accumulated food. Dogs and cats cannot do that as their teeth
are too sharp. In the natural state, carnivores keep the outside teeth
clean by gnawing on bones, a process you can still see with both dogs and
cats accustomed to eating bones. If you observe the position they take,
you will see that they use their side teeth in a sliding motion along the
bone and this scrapes off any residue left from eating. The obvious solution
to the problem of tartar accumulation in domestic animals is to give them
bones to chew on. In my experience this is the most effective method and,
for many animals, will clean the teeth to perfection." Dr.
Pitcairn DVM
Dr Tom Lonsdale - "Now we treat the periodontal disease
and provide the pets with a natural diet. The removal of the poisons allows
the immune system to recover and owners frequently report that their old
pet is like a puppy/kitten again. Modern processed diets are known to be
responsible for periodontal or gum disease which affects more than 85%
of domestic cats and dogs. Foul breath odour is an early sign suggesting
that more severe heart, liver and kidney disease may follow. An article
published in the December 1995 issue of the British Journal of Small Animal
Practice confirms that processed pet foods produce periodontal disease
which often leads to an AIDS-like condition in affected animals. (JSAP
1995 36, 542-546) Dr Tom Lonsdale of Riverstone NSW the author of
the paper admits that he, along with almost everyone else, used to recommend
processed pet foods."Previously we thought animals were suffering the
effects of old age when in fact they were wasting away with periodontal
disease and diet-induced AIDS." Many
pets not old but stricken with diet-induced AIDS
I let my dog Shasta chew on a RAW bone everyday
to promote a good jaw work-out. It massages her gums/glands, cleans her
teeth, reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis and provide much needed nutrition
and minerals. Shirley
"The most significant conclusion of this study is that conventional
dog biscuits are of NO EFFECT as a teeth cleaning aid for dogs. Sodium
hexametaphosphate is commonly used as part of household detergents! The
simplest and most cost effective way of keeping a dog's teeth and gums
healthy is a natural diet which includes raw meaty bones. " Study
Conclusion of clinical trial about Heinz
Tartar Check Dog Biscuits
Lyme
disease - Fact from Fiction
(One aim of my website is
to present views which do not necessarily conform to the views of the establishment.
Shirley
)
Not all ticks carry a disease
causing organism, and just because you had a tick bite does not mean you
will get Lyme disease. Even if a tick is a carrier, its bite may not always
cause the development of disease, but proper caution and care always is
crucial in prevention.
Dr. Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S. "...Lyme disease has often
been nicknamed the great imitator. This is because many of the symptoms
can mimic symptoms of many other diseases because it can effect so many
different organ systems. I remember one gordon setter puppy I saw and the
first symptom of Lyme disease that showed up was lack of appetite and an
arrythmia in the heart that I picked up on my exam. It only got stiff and
lame three days later. Fortunately I knew the heart problem wasn't there
a few weeks prior on a normal exam and was suspicious of Lyme and we treated
it successfully and the heart problem resolved. When considering Lyme disease
as a possibility, one must also think about other tick-transmitted diseases
such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever or canine erlichiosis. Arthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, other joint diseases as well as kidney failure or
heart problems from other causes need to be considered as well."
"What is the best treatment? As I mentioned previously, this is one
place where I feel strongly that immediate antibiotic therapy is imperative.
It appears that doxycycline and amoxicillin seem to be the best antibiotics
against Lyme disease. I suggest staying on antibiotics for a minimum of
a month, sometimes even longer. I have seen dogs that were only on antibiotics
for two weeks and then it comes back with a vengeance and does not respond
as well afterwards. A holistic approach would also include using probiotics
such as acidophilus to keep the healthy bacteria alive in your pets gastrointestinal
tract. In addition, it has been found that the organism can actually further
suppress the immune system. So I usually recommend nutritional
and herbal support to boost the immune system as well. This would include
Echinacea
and garlic as I have mentioned in previous columns of the Healing Arts.
Sometimes I see chronic Lyme disease in a dog or cat and I will also use
acupuncture to boost the immune system and relieve the pain and inflammation.
Homeopathic
remedies have also appeared to be helpful. The most successful of these
include homeopathic Ledum and a Lyme nosode. Lyme nosode is a homeopathic
remedy that is made from the killed organism, diluted, successed and potentized
to the point that nothing of the original organism remains. For appropriate
dosages of these remedies, you should contact a homeopathic
veterinarian."
Excerpt taken
from Lyme Disease:
Fact from Fiction by Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S.
Ticks may carry various infectious organisms that can transmit diseases
to cats and dogs. The following listed symptoms of Lyme disease are similar
to the "Vaccinosis" symptoms of vaccines side effects.
and/or the side effects of some allopathic pet medications.
-
babesiosis: lethargy,
appetite loss, weakness, pale gums
-
ehrlichiosis: high fever,
muscle aches
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Lyme disease: lameness,
swollen joints, fever, poor appetite, fatigue, and vomiting (some infected
animals show no symptoms)
-
tick paralysis in dogs:
gradual paralysis, seen first as an unsteady gait from uncoordinated back
legs (some infected dogs don't develop paralysis)." Dixie Farley- FDA Consumer
magazine (July-August 1996)
Treatment of acute Lyme Disease or other tick borne diseases in pets with
Natural remedies
 Testimonials
of
amazing animal health improvements and cures of cancer and other chronic
disease with natural, alternative health care and optimum nutrition. This
is a collection of emails I received over the years and for which I received
the permission to publish on my site. With each testimonial you will find
an email address to facilitate correspondance, feedback and support.
The
Allergy Cover-Up The natural way to treat allergies
Alfred
Plechner, DVM - "The most common and most visible symptoms of nutritionally
caused deficiencies are allergies of one kind
or another. Because many commercial foods are woefully deficient
in key nutrients, the long term effect of feeding such foods makes the
dog hypersensitive to its environment ....It's a dinosaur effect. Animals
are being programmed for disaster, for extinction. Many of them are biochemical
cripples with defective adrenal glands unable to manufacture adequate cortisol,
a hormone vital for health and resistance to disease." click
here fo more information on managing allergies, flea bites and hotspots
naturally
 When
a veterinarian has determined the cause or factors contributing to the
allergy, he or she will make some recommendations. If the gut needs attention,
most will suggest changing your companion's diet to one that is home prepared
or the equivalent. Common food allergens such as wheat, beef, corn, soy,
and sometimes rice, chicken, plastic feeding bowls and utensils, chemical
cleaners, detergents and sometimes even vitamin and essential fatty acid
supplements must be eliminated. Dr. Tom Boekbinder of the Carmel Holistic
Clinic in Carmel, California, recommends serving raw
meat and veggies and eliminating grains.
"Turkey and fish are the least inflammatory," says Dr. Boekbinder, "but
you must cook west coast fish. For severe hotspots on dogs, I recommend
starting with a seven to ten-day fast with just water.
The skin clears up quickly on a fast but few people are willing to fast
their dog. It's too hard for them to see their animal go hungry." You should
keep in mind that, in a study, dogs were fasted for 62 days, at which time
they could still jump onto the examination table and, although thin, showed
no signs of illness. Food was gradually reintroduced and all the dogs regained
their weight and strength. Fasting is never recommended for cats because
of the risk of hepatic lipidosis, a serious and often fatal condition.
Dr. Beltram says that most commercial foods "are processed at high temperature
and pressure, which creates an interaction between the carbohydrates and
the protein in the food and produces 'maillard' proteins. These new chemicals
are highly allergenic. If the bowel is leaky, the allergens will go through
the filter." When changing your companion's food to home prepared,
make sure you do your research so you feed a well
balanced diet.
Routine Vaccination Can Trigger Allergies
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
Sometimes, infections are secondary to the underlying cause of the allergies.
Tommy, a 9 1/2-year-old golden retriever, was suffering terribly from allergies.
He had itchy skin and ears, scabs, open sores, hair loss and impacted anal
glands. While his problems used to be seasonal, he now scratched throughout
the year. He was on medication for hypothyroidism (which is often an underlying
cause of various skin problems) and Panalog for his ears. I changed his
diet to raw meat and vegetables with no grains
and added a multi-vitamin supplement as well as digestive
enzymes, probiotics, homeopathic remedies
for support and detoxification and a natural enzyme based ear drop (Zymox)
for the secondary infection in his ears. After two to three weeks, his
condition was not improved and his guardians were worried.At four weeks,
I received a phone call to let me know Tommy's turnaround was absolute;
he stopped scratching and his skin started healing.
 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 and/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 to enhance health and detoxify), the
right kind of salt
(not common table salt); clay
(to promote healing and to detoxify) and with flaxoil
(also knows as linseed oil - rich source of omega 3 fatty acids). My animals
do not drink
tap water. I give them only carbon filtered water which
is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride and I add therapeutic clay to
the water. I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking
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Limit exposure to toxins and allergens
For obvious reasons, it"s best to avoid further toxins as much as possible.
Avoid pharmaceutical drugs such as flea and heart worm prevention unless
deemed necessary, as well as antibiotics,
antihistamines,
steroids, etc. Vaccines
are toxic and you should have a titer test done to determine if your
animal is still protected from previous immunizations. According to Dr.
Beltram, "the complex chemicals (aluminum, mercury salts) and antigens
in vaccines trigger an erratic reaction of the immune system. Vaccines
given when the animal has a high titer are even more damaging because a
state of hyper-reactivity already exists. If the animal is revaccinated,
the immune system is pushed one more time and may start reacting with other
substances such as food. So often the stage was set for allergies after
the second or third booster vaccination." If your animal experiences allergic
symptoms after vaccination, try using homeopathic thuja (two pellets of
30CH once a week for three weeks).
Also try to avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides (wipe your animal
down after a walk), contact allergens such as poison ivy, fleas, toxins
in meat (use chemical-free or organic meat when possible) and veggies and
fruits (use organic or peel these). Use spring, distilled or reverse osmosis
water. Check the pollen count and keep your animal inside during peak times.
You can also consider putting a pollen filter on your furnace and using
the air conditioner on high pollen days.
Supporting the immune system Because
70% of the immune system is in the gut (Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue),
healing the gut and providing Probiotics
goes a long way in supporting and regulating the immune system. In addition,
you can balance the system with
immune
modulators such as Moducare (plant sterolins and sterols) or Ag Immune
by Body Wise. These substances will down regulate a hyperactive immune
system in an allergic patient and/or up regulate a lowered immunity in
cases of repeated infections.
Hotspot areas should be shaved or scissored
to clear away hair and then gently cleansed with a mild soap and water
solution. For painful spots, Dr. Harcourt recommends bee propolis, which
she says numbs the skin. As well, she suggests providing pleasurable distractions
such as walks, playtime, massage and raw bone chewing to get through difficult
hotspots. As much as possible try not to use suppressive
treatments such as hydrocortisone, which can do long-term damage.
Making better health your goal
 Although
different holistic vets use different approaches with allergic animals,
their goal is the same and their results similar. Using
natural means, mildly allergic animals will usually recover quickly
and completely. Severely allergic animals may take six to twelve months
or more to get to a complete cure. A few may improve tremendously and get
back to only seasonal allergies as opposed to year-round suffering. Whatever
the case, combining time and patience with your holistic veterinarian's
recommendations will help your companion's health improve and won't cause
any further damage in the future.
Sidebar: Naturopathic principles for animals suffering
from allergies
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Do no harm. The animal's condition must not be made worse in the long run
to alleviate symptoms. Vaccines and flea
and heart worm prevention can add to the body's toxic load, which can
lead to further immune system compromise.
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Identify and eliminate the cause/s and obstacles to cure.
First, rule out skin parasites such as mites, fleas, ringworm (a fungal
infection), Leishmaniasis (for dogs from warmer climates) and systemic
diseases such hypothyroidism, Lupus, Vasculitis, Phemphigus, etc. Identify
and, if possible, avoid allergens to give rapid relief. Look at the animal's
environment when considering allergens (pollens, plastics, nylon, wool,
etc.), toxins (pesticides, chemicals, etc.), irritants and more.
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Use the curative power of nature. By eliminating causes and supporting
organ and immune function with good diet, detoxification
and supplements, the body will heal itself.
"Allergies represent more than a local inflammation of the skin. They reflect
a constitutional state. From a holistic standpoint, the approach to treatment
recognizes the deeper constitutional state and restores order and balance
to the whole animal." Cynthia Harcourt, DVM, Queensville,
ON
This article is reprinted
by permission of Animal
Wellness Magazine
Dr. Nancy Scanlan, DVM
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"When pet foods are heat processed, as most are, enzyme concentration is
significantly reduced. For this reason, adding digestive
enzymes to your pet's food will enhance absorption of nutrients. A
high quality, broad spectrum supplement provides the required enzyme activity
to help your pet achieve superior digestive health. With daily use, you
should see marked improvement in the skin, coat and energy of your pet,
and less gas formation (or flatulence) and improved consistency in the
stool."
Arthur Young DVM, a Certified Homeopathic Veterinarian, uses glyconutrients/saccharides
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/saccharides 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."
More
about nature's enzyme therapy
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 Ear
Infection - Inflammation - Irritation - Odor - Wax buildup and discharge
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.
Vaccines damage is
often the underlying cause of chronic ear infection or inflammation.
"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 suppressing 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."
Michael Dym D.V.M.
Dennis W. Thomas, DVM - "As a pet owner, it is
important to know that persistent or recurring ear infections in a dog
commonly are manifestations of other concurring disease processes. Allergies
and hypothyroidism are good examples. Systemic allergies often cause dermatitis
and itching in the ear canal, which predispose self-trauma and subsequent
ear infection. Hypothyroidism may manifest itself as increased thickness
of the skin and continual release of exudate in the ear canal, which favors
an environment for otitis externa.
It is not wise
to use cotton tip applicators in the ear canal. This can be quite painful
to the dog. Also, I don't recommend using alcohol in a dog's ear.
Alcohol
will dry the ear, but if there is inflammation or small scratches in the
canal, the alcohol will burn and cause tremendous pain and further
inflammation. If you must use a product from the shelf at home,
use
white vinegar diluted 50:50 with water. " more
on dog's ear care
 At
the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Philadelphia,
Craig Griffin of Animal Dermatology Clinic and Animal Allergy Specialists
in San Diego, said normal dogs do not need to have their ears cleaned.
"There is something wrong with a dog if it needs to have its ears cleaned
all the time. That "something wrong" is often allergies.
Griffin said 80 percent of food-allergic or atopic dogs (dogs who have
skin problems because of environmental allergens) will have a history of
ear problems and/or have to have their ears cleaned to prevent ear disease.
Hypothyroidism will also cause chronic ear problems, as will an ear mite
infestation." Knight
Ridder
For chronic ear infection - inflammation or irritation in pets, it is
important to have a consultation with a professional
homeopathic veterinarian. Homeopathy is
a very powerful healing modality which has saved my dog and done miracles
for my own health.. It is an art and a science at the hands of experienced
homeopath. Click here for a listing of homeopathy/holistic
veterinarians - most offer PHONE consultations. The
Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care discusses the use of the homeopathic
remedy, Silica for ear infection.
Wide ranging in its scope, The
Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care offers caretakers of dogs, cats, bunnies
and birds an excellent look at behavior, exercise, nutrition and various
alternative/holistic therapies. Clear, concise and informative, this book
is full of practical information and recipes. Conversations with leading
veterinary healers provide insight into the philosophies & practices
of some of this country's most innovative healers. An A-Z of Ailments (dogs,
cats, birds & rabbits) gives readers a valuable quick look at the problem
and possible holistic treatments. Comprehensive index and a detailed appendix
with excellent sources for further information and reading. The Encylopedia
of Natural Pet Care is a wonderful book for anyone interested in holistic
pet care.
Natural
Pet Ear Cleaner Solution Cleans ears and eliminates odor, dissolves
ear wax and removes dirt and debris by bringing it to the surface.
Ear Care Formula dries the ear but don't worry, there's no alcohol. It
also soothes the ear during application and long after. Dirt and wax accumulation
in the outer ear and ear canal can lead to infections and discomfort for
your pet. If your pets are rubbing or scratching their ears regularly then
get close to them and have a look.
Note
from Shirley: When my dog Kuuma was about 2 year old he injured his
left ear while scratching it and it was bleeding from that small wound.
The ear became inflammed, bright red, hot, itchy and Kuuma was miserable,
shaking his head constantly. Kuuma never't let me touch the inside of his
ears but I managed by surprise to quickly pour into his ear
about 20 drops of a mixture of 50% organic white vinegar and 50%
colloidal
silver water. Then I gently massaged the ear to calm him down. I also
gave him homeopathic remedies to soothe the inflammation
(acontine 3c, belladona 1M, arnica 30c, and rhus tox 30c, a few pellets
of each, repeatedly every 5 minutes for up to 3 or 4 doses.) and whithin
a 20 minutes, the pain and inflammation had gone down 99%, the bleeding
stopped and the color was back to normal, he stopped shaking his head was
able to rest comfortably. Usually I don't bother his ears. He keeps his
ears clean by shaking his head which expulses wax out effectively.
When I see a problem starting to develop with his ears, I gently apply
the Recovazon
Topical Gel (contains aloe very and natural healing herbs) into the
ears to soothe the emerging inflammation and irritation before it becomes
too severe. When Kuuma was about 7 years old, he developped a chronic irritation
in his LEFT ear. It wasn't infected, but it became sticky, dirty, itchy
and smelly. The homeopathic remedy "Thuja" in 200 C potency (just a
single pellet) cleared up the problem rapidly. A year later I've had to
use other homeopathic remedies such as Silica 1M and Mezerium 30C to help
clear his ears. It is recommended that you seek the advice of a professional
homeopathic veterinarian to use homeopathy. I also boosted Kuuma's
immune system with Transfer Factor and marine
phytoplankton. A strong, healthy immune system
can protect the body against any illness.
Natural Treatment
for Ear Mites
by William Pollak D.V.M.
Ear mites are common in cats and dogs. Cats usually start them and they're
the last to be treated. Direct physical contact is an important part of
transmission from one animal to another. A cat with ear mites will scratch
its ears frequently and a deposit that looks like dried coffee grounds,
black, gray or even white will form down in the ear canals. A dog will
scratch and shake its head and its ear canal may look quite red and inflamed.
Bacterial and fungal infections secondary to ear mites is another layer
of imbalance. Reducing redness and inflammation from secondary infection
is the first order of business, as medications and remedies that help kill
ear mites can sometimes act as an irritant to a sensitized ear canal.
Homemade, natural, Ear mite treatment suggestion:
Step 1:
Make a mixture of 1/2 ounce of almond or olive oil and 400 IU vitamin
E in a dropper bottle. Warm to body temperature and put about 1/2 dropper
full in the ear, massaging the ear canal well for a minute or so. Let your
pet shake its head and then gently clean out the opening with cotton swabs.
Q-tip type applicators may compact material already in the ear canal. Apply
the oil every other day for six days. Then let the ears rest for 3 days.
(The oil mixture will smother many of the mites and start a healing process.)
Step 2:
Using a tincture of the herb Yellow Dock, dilute it with water (9 drops
to 1 tablespoon of water). Treat the ears with this mixture, as described
above, once every 3 days for 6 weeks. Ear mite eggs are quite resistant
to just about anything after they have already hardened, that is why a
six-week period of treatment is recommended. The eggs will continue to
hatch out in cycles and if medicine is present for six continuous weeks
(medicine administered will last for four days) there will be no more eggs
present.
You may need to thoroughly shampoo the head and ears (and the tip of
the tail), because the mites can leave the ears; they do like to go for
night trips to check out the terrain and might crawl back in after treatment.
The tip of the tail may have a few mites from when it is curled near the
head. Make a tea infusion of yellow dock and use it as a final rinse.
Generally a healthy animal will have fewer problems with ear mites,
so improving the diet will help in prevention and recovery. Feeding a natural
raw meat diet or a super-concentrated, preservative free commercial diet
like PHD will improve overall health and reduce the likelihood of frequent
parasitic infections. Supplementing with garlic and brewer's yeast is especially
helpful.
Has your dog suffered from ear infection after ear infection after ear
infection? Are you sick of giving your dog antibiotics and other
expensive toxic drugs while your precious dog still has chronic ear infections?
Learn
why chronic ear infections occur as a result of overuse of antibiotics.
Vinegar
and Water Ear Wash
Dennis W. Thomas, DVM
- "As a pet owner, it is important to know that persistent or recurring
ear infections in a dog commonly are manifestations of other concurring
disease processes. Allergies and hypothyroidism are good examples. Systemic
allergies often cause dermatitis and itching in the ear canal, which predispose
self-trauma and subsequent ear infection. Hypothyroidism may manifest itself
as increased thickness of the skin and continual release of exudate in
the ear canal, which favors an environment for otitis externa. It
is not wise to use cotton tip applicators in the ear canal. This can be
quite painful to the dog. Also, I don't recommend using alcohol in a dog's
ear. Alcohol will dry the ear, but if there is inflammation
or small scratches in the canal, the alcohol will burn and cause tremendous
pain and further inflammation. If you must use a product from the shelf
at home, use white vinegar diluted 50:50 with water. " more
on dog's ear care
Natural
Pet Ear Cleaner Solution Cleans ears and eliminates odor, dissolves
ear wax and removes dirt and debris by bringing it to the surface.
Ear Care Formula dries the ear but don't worry, there's no alcohol. It
also soothes the ear during application and long after. Dirt and wax accumulation
in the outer ear and ear canal can lead to infections and discomfort for
your pet. If your pets are rubbing or scratching their ears regularly then
get close to them and have a look.
You can learn more about Infectious Disease: Effective
Alternatives to Antibiotics
How To
Boost Your Animal's Immune System
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you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance?
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Effects
of Symptom Suppression
by Russell Swift, DVM
Although many symptoms can be very difficult to tolerate, especially
skin and ear problems, one must bear in mind the very high cost (in terms
of future wellness) one pays for simply suppressing them. "Would I rather
my dog itch or have liver problems?" is the type of question an animal
guardian needs to bear in mind whenever the temptation to suppress a symptom
arises.
A puppy has a skin rash. The rash is treated with medicine. After the
rash is gone, the puppy has diarrhea. This is a move from level one to
level two. This is going in the WRONG direction. The symptom has been suppressed
and the animal's immunity has been further weakened. The diarrhea is treated
with another medicine. The stools normalize but the pet begins to limp.
It has been suppressed to level three
A cat has ringworm. The ringworm is treated with a medicine which makes
it disappear. However, the cat develops a urinary tract problem. Again,
this is movement from level one to level two meaning suppression. This
is treated with medicine and the cat has cardiomyopathy one year later.
This is suppression from level two to level four. learn
more from Dr. Swift
Why elimination of the symptom is NOT the same as elimination
of the disease
Some veterinarians encourage health; they "give health a chance" and
are conduits of healing rather than dispensers of medicaments designed
to patch over and temporarily conceal what the body is screaming out loud
for.
Dr. Bernstein DVM - "Modern medicine feels, in most cases, that
the elimination of the symptom is the same as elimination of the disease.
In allopathic medicine a symptom is usually thought of as the patient's
real disease and the goal is to hold back, decrease or eliminate this symptom.
This is often done without addressing the underlying cause. If your tooth
hurts and we inject a local anesthetic, the pain goes away but that does
not mean the problem is gone! If we use medications to suppress these symptoms
then the vital force tries to create new symptoms to compensate for the
imbalance that is still there. If the vital force is strong then the original
symptom may return. Otherwise, it may be unable to express on the same
level and create a symptom that is more interior and could be much worse
per Herring's Law.
One example is a skin rash that is treated with cortisone. The rash
and itching will probably go away quickly. Later the patient begins to
exhibit liver problems that "were caused by the cortisone".
The liver symptoms are actually an expression of this suppressed imbalance
on a deeper more interior level. Many things can be suppressive. Vaccines
and allopathic medications are a major source of suppression where homeopathy
is concerned, but herbs, acupuncture and incorrect homeopathic remedies
can also be suppressive."
Dr.
Bernstein DVM
Learn more: Healing
From Within - Drug Treatment and Suppression
Want
to see your veterinary bills drop by 65%?
Catherine O'Driscoll has owned Golden Retrievers since 1985. During
the early years visits to veterinary surgeons were frequent and expensive.
Three of her dogs died at very young ages - 4, 5 and 6 years. After the
first died she began to research the issues of dog health. What she found
was astounding and changed the lives of her dogs for the better. So much
so that the veterinary bills dropped by more than 65%. Others, who have
followed her advice, have seen their visits to veterinarians reduce by
85% and their dogs are fitter and healthier than ever before. But more
than that, Catherine has developed the application of EFT for the treatment
of animals. EFT can be learn by people quickly and easily without the need
for veterinary support. So if you would like to know more about how you
and friends or fellow dog owners can achieve these benefits
visit her website
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Does
your animal has cancer?
Learn about natural therapies for your animal's cancer:
avoid drugs, chemo and radiation
Canine Malignant Lymphoma and the use of chemicals in and about the home
Giving Essiac to Pets: A
Popular Herbal Remedy for Cancer
Learn about other safe and effective methods...
Healing Your
Pet Naturally with Herbs and Homeopathy
Frustrated with the failures of conventional veterinary medicine,
here is what Dr. Loops has to say: "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
Dr. Goldstein DVM - "Holistic pet care essentially revolves around
the notion that the best way to cure an animal who is ill is to help the
animal cure itself. We are not the true healers of our pets--they are.
By treating the root of the problem instead of its symptoms, holistic medicine
enables our pets to regain and maintain their own health."
In his practice, Dr. Goldstein has had extraordinary success treating cancer
and leukemia. more
 The
Importance of a Healthy Immune System The key to self-healing is a
strong defense system, which protects dogs and cats from everything from
the flu germs to cancer cells. More than their mainstream counterparts,
holistic veterinarians believe that a weak immune system plays a key role
in causing disease. Antibiotics fight infection, but they don't affect
whatever weakened the immune system in the first place. This is why
holistic veterinarians focus less on things that cause diseases and more
on those that affect the body's defenses. more
Uropathy
for Animals
We are firm believers in urine therapy as we have seen amazing results
in all areas...for example, our greyhound dogs each had different kind
of wounds suffered from falling, barb wire at the dog park, etc.
They have very thin skin and any tumble can give them an abrasion that
is significant. I believe that we were given all different kinds
of experiences with our animals and with people around us to prove the
great healing of urotherapy. Read the
testimonial
John Henry Clarke M.D - "Cooper also mentions that a celebrated
breeder of cattle and horses succceeded in getting his animal's skin into
an astonishing condition of fineness by giving them about a tablesoonful
of old human urine with every meal."
"You may think that when it comes to alternative health therapies you've
heard it all. But there is one natural therapy you've probably never heard
of ---even though its one of the most powerful, most researched and most
medically proven natural cures ever discovered."Martha
Christy learn more
Testimonial: urine therapy on dogs
to cure various health problems.
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 Urine
therapy is not just for humans...
Brief
movie of a chimp and gorilla doing UT. It is amazing - animals are
so smart!
(not
for the squeamish or children under 18 years of age)
"Cooper also mentions that
a celebrated breeder of cattle and horses succceeded in getting his animal's
skin into an astonishing condition of fineness by giving them about a tablesoonful
of old human urine with every meal." John Henry Clarke
M.D
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Video of gorilla doing urine therapy If the video does not
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SICK OF DRUGGING YOUR PET?
Michael Dym, DVM - "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."
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. 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
  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 and/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 omega 3 fatty acids). Shasta
does not drink
tap water. I give her only energized,
alkaline microwater which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride.
I support my animals' immune system with Transfer Factor.
I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking. Shirley
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Why
I won't use the Elizabethan collar on my animals. The Elizabethan
collar is a type of plastic collar that is effective in preventing pets
from licking or biting themselves. The only time I will use such collar
is to prevent my animal from tearing up surgical sutures, until healing
is complete. I will never use such collar to prevent my dog or cat
from licking skin eruptions, hot spots, or inflammed and infected
area on their bodies. The built in germicide found in the saliva
of a dog or a cat amazingly heals wounds in record time. Any injuries are
carefully licked and coated with antiseptic saliva from the tongue. This
aids in preventing infection entering into a wound. Learn
more
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Deadly,
Contagious Dog Flu Virus - Dr. Cynda Crawford, an immunologist
at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine who is studying
the virus, said that it spread most easily where dogs were housed together
but that it could also be passed on the street, in dog runs or even by
a human transferring it from one dog to another. Kennel workers have carried
the virus home with them. Read
what Dr. Falconer D.V.M. recommends to protect your pet from
the Canine Flu disease
 Dangerous
Side Effects or Flu Vaccine, H1N1, and Tamiflu Drug NFL cheerleader
suffers brain damage after getting flu shot (watch the video). Medical
doctors warning about dangerous side effects of flu vaccine and flu drug.
more...
 Pet
deaths prompt recall of pet food The
number of cases of kidney failure among dogs and cats  that
ate poisoned pet food could total in the tens
of thousands says Dr. Paul Pion, president
of the Veterinary Information Network. More accounts of stricken pets had
been coming in since the numbers were tallied over the weekend. He said
the final number for pets suffering from kidney failure could be in the
tens of thousands. more on the recall
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Class
Action Lawsuit Filed Against Pet Food Companies
 Irradiated
pet food endangering pets health, killing pets The
Australian government in late May ordered an immediate stop to sterilizing
cat food via irradiation after reviewing scientific studies pointing
to food irradiation as the culprit behind illnesses characterized by ataxia
or paralysis of the limbs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) also allows animal feed, including pet food and treats, to be irradiated.
 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 and licking
of the air. 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."
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Parasite
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Dr.
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the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Learn
how phytoplankton saved a dog's Life
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The
acid-alkaline balance's impact on health
Allicin,
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truth behind the propaganda
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oil: how toxic is it?
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  Doctors
and parents expose how vaccines are crippling our children.
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Vaccines:
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 WHAT
VETS DON'T TELL YOU ABOUT VACCINES Read the comments of veterinarians
who believe that vaccines are damaging our pets. This information will
make you cry and aware of the scam that is the mainstay of the veterinary
field. Learn the truth about the terrible suffering of pets and their
owners and what can be done to protect your animals from the drug companies
and ignorant vets. 'Shock
to the System' covers the latest information on the vaccine issue,
and puts the other pieces of the puzzle into the picture. Diet, environmental
toxins, pharmaceuticals and stress all play a part in the health of companion
animals.
 Do
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 Agility
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Agility is a safe alternative to Rimadyl, steroids, or NSAID, with no side
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A deficiency in one vitamin or mineral may leave your dog vulnerable to
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the essential nutrients ? the defense system support it needs to live a
long ? healthy life. Most of us take supplements and eat right to get all
the nutrients necessary to avoid disease and ensure good health. The same
is true for the four-legged member of your family … your precious pup or
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