 Pet
Allergies and Ear / Skin Problems
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 support the immune system
and help the animal recover)
Dr. 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."
Dr. Jeffrey Levy, DVM - "Have you
ever wondered why some dogs and cats have severe flea problems, while others
are hardly bothered by the little pests? Fleas can be viewed as an indicator
of an animal's general health. Parasites in general, and fleas in particular,
are most attracted to the weak, unhealthy, or very young animal whose immune
system is not functioning well. The long-term solution to a flea problem
is to reduce your pet's susceptibility to fleas by improving his/her health."
Allergies can be, and often are, unrecognized deficiency
diseases. Recognizing nutritional deficiencies will save you a great
deal of frustration and allow you to make the necessary adjustments in
your dog’s diet. Do
You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food? by Dr. Jane Bicks DVM and
Toxic
Pet Food
Doctors tell you that steroids (cortisone, prednisone) only cause side
effects after many years. But new research shows that permanent damage
is immediate and devastating. Studies show that steroids cause permanent,
debilitating effects after a single dosage.
"Steroids are probably the most sleazy of modern
day medications" says John Mills, former professor of medicine at the University
of California, San Francisco and chief of infectious diseases at San Francisco
General Hospital more
on the danger of steroids
Dr. Autumn Drouin, DVM, ND "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.
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. 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. Prevent the condition. An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
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
  This
is what a severe HOTSPOT looks like on a dog's tail
  My
German Shepherd dog Shasta, suffered from severe
hotspots on her tail. It was a direct result of adverse
reaction to vaccines as well as poor diet.
The inflammed area of the tail would swell up with fluid and became extremely
sensitive, painful and very itchy. Poor Shasta would constantly bite and
lick the area to try to obtain some relief. 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 taken before and after vaccination can minimize
vaccine damage. A professional homeopathic vet
should be consulted. Dr. Falconer DVM also uses Transfer
Factor before and after vaccination to modulate/boost animal's
immune system. Some people have found that marine
phytoplankton is also effective in improving their animals' overall
health.
Pets are commonly afflicted with stubborn allergies that are a source
of much distress--and expense--for their owners. And, very commonly--just
as with their owners--medical interventions that mainly focus on treating
the symptoms are quite ineffective. The findings of Glycobiology suggest
that this prevailing approach may be barking up the wrong tree, so to speak,
and that a nutritional intervention that, instead, supplies the body with
crucial micronutrients that are lacking is likely to be far more effective.
Glycobiology has now established that every cell in the mammalian body
requires essential saccharides molecules
in order to function effectively. These saccharides combine with protein
and fat molecules into glycoforms that attach themselves to the surfaces
of every cell in the body. Under an electron microscope, they look like
weird trees growing on the cell surface. One of their most important functions
there is to allow cells to communicate effectively with each other. To
the degree that these saccharides are deficient, cell-to-cell communication
tends to break down and some form of illness starts to develop. An insufficiency
of these saccharide molecules is particularly disastrous for the immune
system, because it causes the cells of the immune system to become, in
effect, partially blind. These cells can then become over-reactive in attacking
allergens of all kinds and even in attacking the tissues of the
body; on the other hand, ironically, they may become under-reactive in
attacking true pathogens that are serious threats to the body.
Dr. Cynthia Harcourt, DVM - "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."
People that have pets with skin problems, allergies, stomach problems
and behavioral problems spend hundreds of dollars at the vet on antibiotics,
steroids, tranquilizers, and other medication. Antibiotics,
steroids,
and many other medications take a serious toll on the internal organs and
immune systems of our pets. It becomes a never-ending circle of medication
and sickness. Skin problems and allergies are often symptoms of nutritional
deficiency and toxic overload.
 Do
you have a question about pet allergies or holistic animal health or need
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The
Allergy Cover-Up
Why natural approaches are the only cure to hotspots and allergies
By Autumn Drouin, DVM, ND
Naturopathic principles for animals suffering from allergies
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Prevent the condition. An ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure.
Dolly, a six-year-old cocker spaniel, walked into the clinic and settled
herself down for a good scratch. Her people, both responsible and attentive
animal lovers, had frustration written all over their faces. Even though
Dolly ate a home prepared diet, she scratched incessantly. It was fairly
obvious Dolly suffered from an allergy, but to what? In my years of practice
as a veterinarian, I've seen allergies to almost everything, from fleas
to grass. Read how Dr. Drouin was able to
help Dolly over her allergies.
 In
his best selling book, " Pet
Allergies: Remedies for an Epidemic", Alfred Plechner, DVM, paints
a dismal picture for the future of our pets. 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." Allergies can be, and often
are, unrecognized deficiency diseases. Recognizing nutritional deficiencies
will save you a great deal of frustration and allow you to make the necessary
adjustments in your dog’s diet."
Is Your Pet Deficient In A Key Nutrient?
Richard J. Holliday, DVM - "Good nutrition can prevent disease. Good
nutrition can cure disease." A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians
are beginning to recommend to their clients that they supplement their
animals diet with a daily dose of flaxseed oil,chia
seeds or oil, and other nutrients for optimum health and vitality.
The food your animal eats should provide all of the nutritional components
which are necessary for all organs and systems of a healthy body to perform
in harmonious unison. A properly functioning body does an amazing job at
preventing disease and healing itself, and to do this it requires the energies
and nutrients of a well-balanced diet. In terms of finding the proper diet
for our companions, this means learning to look beyond our own needs, opinions,
and agendas to address the natural needs of the animals that we caretake.
learn
more
Does
Your Pet Have Allergies? What You Need to Know and Do
By Dr. Karen Becker, DVM
Because the symptoms of inflammation are produced from the inside out,
ointments, shampoos, sprays and dips can only provide temporary relief
and although are beneficial to use for improving your pet’s quality of
life during a flare up, long-term treatment must focus on balancing your
pet’s immune system.
Steroids (also called prednisone, cortisone
or the nondescript “allergy shot”) are the least optimal treatment choice,
as they work by suppressing your pet’s immune system. Steroids actually
turn the immune system off, which improves the
symptoms remarkably fast but doesn’t address the root issue of why your
pet’s immune system is over-reacting in the first place.
 Not
only can steroids have a negative effect on your pet’s liver, adrenal glands
and kidneys, but suppressing your pet’s immune system with steroids also
allows for opportunistic yeast and bacteria to grow on your pet’s skin,
sometimes increasing the chances that antibiotics may be prescribed. (more
on the danger of steroids)
Antibiotics increase the likelihood of
yeast
overgrowth, which causes your pet to:
1. Smell like a corn chip
2. Become insanely itchy, which sends you back to the
vet for more steroids
Do you see the crazy cycle? The image does a great job of explaining
it further.
As an aside, keep in mind that healthy pets do not smell bad. Yeast
exudes a musty smell, and if your pet smells this way he may have a problem
with yeast overgrowth. Many people assume their pets should smell this
way, but in reality healthy pets should only be bathed with they’re dirty
-- not because they’re smelly. Bathing smelly pets in oatmeal (a grain)
shampoo often adds fuel to the fire, requiring the pet to be re-bathed
multiple times a week in order for the owners to tolerate the pet’s odor.
Nutrition
is the Optimal Solution - The foods you feed your pet
will eventually heal or harm. Feeding
pets healing, non-allergenic foods allows their
immune systems to rest. Rebalancing
your pet’s immune system by offering natural, biologically appropriate
wholesome foods is necessary to begin the road to recovery. Also remember
that the more variety you include in your pet’s diet, the less likely your
pet will be to react to the same monotonous foods. Nutritional variety
is not only the spice of life, it’s critical for a balanced and healthy
immune response -- and for keeping your pet allergy-free. more...
The
Allergy Solution for Dogs : Natural and Conventionale Therapies to Ease
Discomfort and Enhance Your Dog's Quality of Life by Shawn Messonnier
DVM
With this book, you'll learn many ways to help your dog be more comfortable
and how to work with holistic veterinarians to cure skin problems.
A number of studies have documented the benefits of fatty
acid supplements for allergic pets. In the literature, fatty
acid supplements made from fish
oil were effective in reducing symptoms of itching and inflammation
in 11 to 27 percent of allergic dogs and over 50 percent of allergic cats.
How well fatty acids work in an allergic pet depends upon a number of factors,
including the product used, dosage, and the presence of other diseases
that can contribute to itching.
"Due to their anti-inflammatory
effects, I routinely use large doses of fatty acids when treating atopic
dermatitis in pets. Like most doctors, I recommend 2 to 4 times the label
dose, as research in allergy treatment indicates that the label dose on
most products is too low to exert an anti-inflammatory influence."
 Maybe
Rover's paws are constantly damp from being licked and chewed. Or his scratching
keeps you both up at night, even though he doesn't have fleas. The culprit
could be allergies.Allergic skin disease, or atopic dermatitis, is an extremely
common skin disorder in dogs. It's probably the number one skin problem
we treat in my practice. Many of the affected dogs have not only primary
atopic dermatitis, but secondary problems like bacterial or yeast infections
as well. Dr. Blanco and other veterinarians believe that excessive itching,
biting and licking of the paws are triggered by vaccination. more
about vaccinosis
The conventional treatments have relied on corticosteroids and antihistamines.
While effective, corticosteroids have numerous side
effects, including increased thirst and urination, increased appetite,
weight gain, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, osteoporosis, increased
susceptibility to infection, fatty liver disease, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal
ulceration, cartilage degradation, and blood chemistry abnormalities. Side
effects of antihistamines are less common but include sedation and failure
to control the itching.
Complementary therapies are used to reduce or preferably eliminate the
need for chronic drug therapy, allowing relief from the itching without
the troubling side effects so often seen with conventional treatments.
Arthur Young DVM, 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 Gunter 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: Healing
power of Glyconutrients in veterinary medicine
Skin
eruptions are often blamed on fleas, when in fact these may be the result
of a bad reaction to vaccines, to
drugs, to toxic commercial pet food or to deficiency
of vital nutrients. In my personal experience with dog and fleas, I
found that healhy dogs will be much less sensitive to flea bites. Digestive
disturbance can easily cause skin eruptions that mimic the looks and feel
of flea bites. I once had a dog, Shasta,
who had severe hotspots resulting in bold areas near her tail and hind
legs. I thought that these were the result of flea bites. However, when
I detoxified her from vaccines with homeopathy
and boosted her immune system with raw food,
kelp,
omega 3 fatty acids (found in chia seeds or oil,
fish
oil and/or flaxseed oil), and stopped all
drugging, she was able to heal beautifully and to withstand flea bites
without a bad reaction, even during the height of the flea season. click
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Most Popular Natural Pet Products...
 With
today's increasingly toxic environment, our pets are coming down with serious
and inexplicable health problems. A Pesticide collar is nothing but
a poison necklace around your pet’s head. It emits a constant toxic cloud
that your pet inhales, and so do you, every time you hug your pet. What
about those insecticidal flea and tick shampoos and powders, sprays and
dips? Could your pet be also suffering from from adverse reaction to certain
medications and vaccines? The best-selling drug known as Rimadyl, which
has enjoyed remarkable success as an anti-inflammatory medicine for pets,
has been found to be deadly for some dogs, as witnessed by the FDA  receiving
more than 6,000 bad reaction reports about the drug manufactured by Pfizer.
Learn
about safe, organic, non toxic flea treatments
Dr.
Brandon Brooks, DVM - "Many (if not most) Over The Counter (OTC)
or non-prescription flea control products
are very toxic to cats and kittens- especially the ones only
approved for use in dogs. Many people mistakenly buy these for their pet
(it's not always their fault, the companies that make them want you to
buy it, they don't really care about the dangers involved) so it pays to
be extra careful when buying flea control products." more
Dr. Michael
W. Fox DVM - "The holistic approach to flea and tick control
detailed below helps reduce the need to give cats and dogs potentially
harmful new anti-flea and tick medicines (as pills, spot/drops on the skin,
sprays, dips and collars). These new medicines do not eliminate ticks and
fleas, and when there are many, the additional control measures detailed
below must be adopted anyway. Any and all control measures are jeopardized
when cats and dogs are allowed out to roam free in the neighborhood. Collars
are especially risky since the chemicals are inhaled as well as absorbed
by the animals and anyone sitting close to and petting the animal, especially
children. These systemic insecticides that variously kill and disrupt the
development of these and other parasites have to be ingested by ticks and
fleas for them to work. This means that they must have at least one meal
of the animal’s blood before getting the poisons in the medicated pet’s
blood into their systems. Hence these new treatments do not stop infected
ticks from transmitting Lyme disease, and also Ehrlichiosis, Q-fever, Babesiosis,
Tick paralysis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, or fleas from spreading
the plague and Murine typhus or from causing allergic hot-spots in animals
allergic to the insects’ saliva. The convenience of using these new anti-flea
and tick meds should be weighed against the risks to the animals. Any animal
showing any adverse reaction---lethargy, nervousness/irritability, nausea,
poor coordination, and more severe neurological symptoms, should be taken
off the drug at once. Very young, aged, sick and nursing animals may be
especially at risk, and those who have been recently vaccinated, since
these drugs could compound any adverse effects of
vaccinations on the immune and neuro-endocrine systems of companion
animals.
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Products Intended to Kill Fleas
and Ticks Can Also Poison Pets and The People Who Handle Them
Each year, millions of people purchase flea and tick products believing
that these products have been thoroughly tested and are safe for both pets
and their caregivers. The main active ingredient in Bio Spot is a pesticide
known as Permethrin (it is used in more than 18 similar products,
including Bayer K9 Advantix, Defend EXspot, and Hartz Control OneSpot).
It kills insects by paralyzing their nervous system (that is also how nerve
gas works). However, it cannot distinguish between an insect's nervous
system, a dog's nervous system, or a human's nervous system. Children especially
are at rish of acute poisoning and long-term health effects. Learn
about Safe and Effective alternative of pest control.
Spot-On Pesticides such
as Frontline, Zodiac, Defend, Bio Spot, Adams and Advantage trigger adverse
reactions in dogs and cats, shorten life spans, cause terminal illness,
and premature death.
"Fleas, like all parasites, prey on the weak,
sick, and malnourished. An animal infested with fleas is an unhealthy
animal, and while the fleas certainly worsen this ill health, they do not
cause it. Poor-quality, inappropriate diets cause parasite infestations,
as do unsanitary conditions and all forms of stress. By knocking out the
flea, whether with insecticides, nematodes, or hormones, you have done
nothing to solve the root problem of ill health. The first and most essential
step is to improve your animals' health and vitality. The single best way
to do this is to feed them a diet based on nature,
rather than a highly processed commercial food. This single step is 99
percent of the battle, and yet is the one most people don't want to consider
when looking for an alternative to pesticides."
In 1932, Dr. Francis Pottenger conducted an experiment
involving 900 cats over four generations, to determine the effect of cooked
foods in cats. For 10 years, Pottenger
fed half of the cats a diet of raw foods, the other half a diet of cooked
foods. At the conclusion of his study, he reported that the cats who were
fed raw foods appeared to be in better health. In addition, the exclusively
cooked diet led to congenital problems including birth defects and deformities,
after several generations. Dr. Francis M. Pottenger's nutritional studies
have shown that the group fed raw meat were fit and healthy throughout
the ten year trial period. These cats were resistant
to fleas and other parasites and also to infections. The group fed
a regular diet of cooked or canned meat had a lot of problems in health,
breeding, behaviour and premature mortality. learn
more
Before
I learned about the fabulous all natural Cedar
Oil flea and tick control, (Nov '08) I rubbed pure
neem oil or cream on my dogs' skin during flea season with excellent
result but it left his coat oily. Neem oil seems to also help heal skin
irritation, eruptions and hotspots. I also found that rubbing plain
flaxseed
oil on areas where the skin is scaly or unhealthy does wonders to promote
healing of the skin.. Now I just spray the all natural totally safe Cedar
Oil product all over my dog which leaves his coat fluffy (not
sticky), shiny and with a lovely clean fresh smell.
Here's another recipe
I used a few years ago to protect my dogs from fleas and help heal hot
spots: in a 16 ounce bottle, I mix 1 to 2 ounces of Neem
oil, emu
oil and/or jojoba
oil, some extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil and just a few drops
or half a dram of tea
tree oil, To this, I add a tablespoon of golden
seal extract. I fill the rest of the bottle 1/2 with organic
white vinegar and water. I mix all ingredients well and massage the
mixture into the entire surface of the skin or just the affected areas.
I do NOT rinse. l usually do this once or twice a week, depending
on the severity of the skin condition or flea outbreak. For severe hot
spots, I may apply the mixutre 2 to 4 times a day on these spots.
( The only drawback is the tea
tree oil's strong odor.).
I don't use shampoo on my
dogs. Instead I use bentonite or Red Desert™ clay
which I mix with water into a thin paste. I wet my dog thoroughly, then
I brush the clay into the fur and massage it in the skin for a few minutes.
Then I rinse off lightly. In her marvelous book, Wild
Health: How Animals Keep Themselves Well and What We Can Learn From Them,,
Cindy Engles, Ph.D. describes how animals in the wild roll into clay mud
to heal themselves when sick or to repel insects.
In 1992, my 2 year old dog,
Shasta,
was plagued with flea bites and hot spots (an area that is inflamed, bleeding,
oozing, and hairless.) She was not alone to suffer miserably from itching
and burning. Her doggie friends in the neighborhood were suffering just
as much.
I began doing research
to try to help her and I learned that our dog's and cat's skin problems
are often vaccine induced. Many veterinarians
believe that vaccines are causing harms to our beloved pets, from skin
allergies to cancer and other chronic disease referred to as "vaccinosis".
Homeopathic
veterinarians recommend a treatment with homeopathic remedies to remove
toxins and side effects of vaccines. I also learned that 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.
I decided to feed my dogs
RAW food. (sample diet) and to supplement
their diet with flaxseed oil (linseed oil), chia
seeds, kelp
and
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), and bee pollen rich
in naturally occuring vitamins. I also treated them with
homeopathic remedies. I saw nice improvement in a matter of weeks.
If fleas begin to bother
my dogs occasionally during the hot summer time and they begin to bite
or scrach herself, I give them homeopathic remedies and a product named
Transfer
Factor which help boost their immune system and offers her a better
resistance to flea attacks. The homeopathic remedies I use are Pullex
Irritans 6c and sulphur 30c. Occasionally I also used Calcarea
carbonica 30C or 200C.
Homeopathic
remedies for pets
I place a single pellet of
the sulphur 30c in the water bowl ONE TIME ONLY and I wait a few weeks
to see the result. Sulphur is very powerful and if used too much or too
often can cause a healing crisis.
Depending
on the animal and the situation sometimes sulphur may not resolve the problem.
If they continue to have flea bites allergies, I add in the water bowl
one pellet of pullex once everyday for a week or two. Usually those
two remedies solve the problem. (pullex is the latin name for flea. It
is a homeopathic remedy made from the flea itself)
Part
1: how I saved Shasta's life
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Medicine, Flea and Tick Shampoos, Powders, Sprays and Dips Are Poisoning
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Books:
The
Complete Book of Flea Control for You, Your Pet, and Your Home by Ted
Kuepper
This 78 page book presents information on controlling fleas using techniques
that do not require insecticides, as well as descriptions of insecticidal
products and their proper use to maximize effectiveness and minimize contact.
The book makes it clear when to use a particular type of product and why.
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From ridding your apartment of cockroaches to dealing with the regional
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of toxic chemicals are used common household products.You may have safety
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Vinegar
for Flea Bites and other skin condition
 "Vinegar
is a naturally occurring germ killer and is one of the very first medicines
known to man. It was used as a healing dressing on wounds and infectious
sores in Biblical times, and it is credited with saving the lives of thousands
of soldiers during the Civil War. It was used routinely as a disinfectant
on wounds. It kills germs on contact and it contains bacteria which is
unfriendly to infectious micro-organisms. It is a natural remedy and most
of all, it is safe. Vinegar is particularly useful for neutralizing alkali
burns. And it relieves itchy skin too. We coat the 'hot spots' with vinegar,
full strength, using a cotton ball or poured directly from the bottle.
For a full body treatment, add four cups of vinegar to the bath water.
Be careful not to get the vinegar/water mixture in the ears and eyes. The
vinegar/water rinses are a quick remedy to relieve minor skin irritations
such as hives, chigger bites, other insect bites and rashes." Carolyn Waller
- learn more
Note from Shirley:
I have received a few testimonials from people who use organic white or
red vinegar internally and externally for their animals, including horses,
for flea bites and other minor skin irritation such as hives, etc. I have
never used vinegar on or for my animals and cannot verify the validity
of these statements. If you decide to use vinegar, it is important to only
use only organic white or red vinegar because some commercial vinegars
are made from wood pulp. Here is one testimonial:
"Animals need not suffer from flea bites at all. For years our dogs
suffered from flea bites.We washed them with flea shampoos, powdered them
with flea powders,bombed the house with aerosols, flea collars, etc.
A friend told us about a method his grandmother used that was very effective.
Take a gallon of water, add four to six teasoons of white vinegar to it,
and give it to your pets as their only drinking water. If they have a water
dish outside, use this water for that as well. During the winter ( ohio)
, I give them four tsps.. during the summer ( flea season ) I give them
six tsps. We havn't seen a flea in over ten years. It works on any animal.
We have a dog ( seven years old ) that has never seen a flea. All of these
commercial flea preparations are bad for the health of our pets. We had
a dog living with us temporarily that had lived in North Carolina for awhile,
that was almost eaten alive by fleas down there. We gave her vinegar water
and all of her problems disappeared. I live in the Cleveland Ohio area."
Frank
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 Ear
Inflammation - Infection - Odor - Wax build up
Warning!
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.
Learn
about natural treatment and prevention of ear infection/inflammation in
pets.
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Mange
Many normal dogs carry the mange parasite. Holistic veterinarians believe
that it becomes a problem and spreads through the skin when there are immune
problems, inherited skin defects or illness for other reasons. Holistic
treatments aim to improve the general health, particularly the immune system,
and to homeopathically treat the inherited factors.
Dr. Will Falconer DVM - "Demodectic mange mites are common flora
in man and animals. Reread that if you think this is a typo, because it’s
a fact: we all have demodectic mites as residents on our skin. Why aren’t
we all itchy and broken out with eruptions? Only one reason: the immune
system keeps these parasites in check. So, when a dog is diagnosed with
demodectic mange, and he’s got crusty patches around his face or toes or
all over, what that means, first and foremost, is that his immune system
needs help! Unfortunately, the common treatment is to dip the affected
dogs in very toxic chemicals to kill the mites. So toxic, in fact, that
the personnel dipping the dog wear rubber gloves and aprons! This has never
made sense to me, as we know poisons have a clearly detrimental effect
on the immune system. Wouldn’t it make more sense to strengthen the immune
system and thereby get the normal flora of mites back in control? It can
be done, and Transfer
Factor Plus Advanced Formula would be the best course, along with
Canine Complete. For the average 40 - 60 lb dog, I’d start with Animal
Stress Pack at recommended doses for two weeks. Then, follow this with
Canine Complete at label doses and add the Transfer Factor Plus Advanced
Formula at two capsules twice a day. To discourage mites topically, paint
on lavender essential oil, diluted 1:10 with almond oil. This can be applied
twice a day. Be sure to avoid the eyes, however. You’ll need to give this
regimen time, from at least a few weeks to a few months. And, again, don’t
short change nutrition, avoid vaccines, and work with your homeopathic
veterinarian to improve health and cure the underlying illness that allowed
the immune system to get so sluggish."
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and where to purchase these products
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Immune Support in Pets (for Healthier Skin)
Dr. Shawn Messonnier DVM, author, The
Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats, Prima, 2001
One of the most common questions I get is this: "What do you recommend
to boost my pet's immune system?" Using nutritional supplements to boost
the immune system in times of illness is very important for any sick pet.
While supplements can be used to support the immune system during any
illness, I am most often asked to prescribe something for pets with the
following problems: any infectious disease (especially feline respiratory
disease, kennel cough, distemper;) cancer; mange; and any condition in
older pets that just "aren't acting quite right." In this article, I'll
discuss some of the more commonly used immune-boosting supplements, along
with recommendations on how to keep your pet's immune system acting as
healthy as possible all year long.
Antioxidants
are among the most commonly used supplements to help pets with a variety
of medical disorders. Antioxidants are specific vitamins (such as vitamin
C and vitamin E) and plant and animal compounds (bioflavonoids such as
grape seed extract, quercetin, coenzyme Q-10, ginkgo biloba) that are responsible
for maintaining health.
Echinacea
(Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia, E. pallida) is the most commonly
known immune stimulant which also functions as an antimicrobial (antiviral
and antibacterial) herb. In people, echinacea is the number-one cold and
flu herbal remedy. Currently, to prevent long term immune system problems,
most doctors recommend using echinacea for a short period of time (3-4
weeks) followed by a resting period (3-4 weeks) before the herb is resumed.
Maintaining a Healthy Immune System While supplements
can be used in times of illness, maintaining a healthy immune system important
in decreasing the incidence and severity of disease. Follow the following
tips to keep your pet as healthy as possible.
-
Feed the most natural diet possible. Learn to read a pet food label and
avoid foods with chemical preservatives (BHT, BHA, ethoxyquin) and animal
and plant by-products that can damage a pet's immune system and do not
help maintain health as much as foods with natural preservatives and no
by-products. When possible, prepare and feed a homemade diet (using on
of the recipes in The Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats) to ensure
thatyour pet is eating the healthiest food possible.
-
Minimize vaccines. Most pets do not need annual "shots." A simple blood
test called a titer test can determine which vaccines you pet needs.
-
Minimize chemicals. I prefer not to use chemical flea prevention products
unless absolutely needed. Monthly heartworm medication is preferred over
the 6 month injectable heartworm preventive.
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Administer whole food vitamin and mineral supplements, antioxidants, and
omega-3 fatty acids to maintain a healthy body.
-
Administer choline supplementation to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's
disease (cognitive disorder) in dogs and cats 10 years of age and older.
A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend
to their clients that they also supplement their animals diet with a daily
dose of flaxseed oil and other important nutrients.When
the diets of animals were fortified with flax oil or chia
seeds, within three weeks their coats developed a beautiful sheen,
and dandruff was greatly diminished.
more
 Animals
are not the only creatures on earth who can benefit from raw foods
Learn
about the Incredible healing power of raw foods for
humans
(Including personal accounts of cancer cures)
Most human illnesses and diseases are due to a deficiency of vital
nutrients. When you supply your body with the proper nutrients, in a form
that your body can use, it knows how to repair itself!"more
The American Living Foods Institute
Dr. Nancy Scanlan, DVM
-
"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." Learn
more about the healing power of green grasses
Dr. Alicia McWatters, Ph.D - "Fresh, raw foods contain the highest
level of enzymes and these enzymes assist in digestion. Cooked foods
and dry convenient diets have been denatured and are devoid of enzymes:
life-promoting elements. While they may maintain life they do not promote
optimum health or longevity!" more
William Pollak D.V.M. - "Malnutrition
and the toxic condition of the animal fed commercial diets can result in
the inability to digest and assimilate basic food components of the fresher,
more wholesome type such as raw food." more
on raw food
 Veterinary
Success Using Immune Boosting Transfer Factor
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.
"
 "I
started giving Transfer Factor Plus to my 11 year old dog, Shasta, after
she suffered series of illness since April 2001 - a mean abscess on her
jaw, VKS syndrome or toxoplasmosis, and just recently a stroke/paralysis.
She recovered with the help of homeopathic and herbal treatments, but these
illenesses had taken a toll on her energy and vitality. After a short time
on the Transfer Factor Plus, her energy level and
vitaliy improved remarkably and she is more frisky and playful. I also
noticed that she has completely stopped scratching or biting her skin and
she is much more relaxed." Shirley
author
of shirleys-wellness-cafe.com
(more
on Shasta's recovery with homeopathy)
 You
can learn more about Transfer Factor and where to purchase it.
www.TF4Health.com
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RAW FOOD DIET AND FLEA BITES: as Shasta's health improved
with her raw food diet, her stronger
immune system gradually began to protect her against flea bites. I don't
know if fleas are repelled from her or if she simply no longer has the
allergic reaction to flea bites which causes most dogs to itch, scratch
and bite themselves. She has friends in the neighborhood who are miserably
plagued with flea bites. These dogs are on commercial pet food. When I
watched her and the other dogs together, the difference is striking. ((learn
why commercial pet food is adversly affecting your animal's health)
Hotspots - Mange: homeopathic treatment
Jeffrey Levy, DVM - "Simply killing the fleas will not be effective
in the long run in eliminating your pet's flea problem. There will always
be more fleas to replace those you kill. If, however, you are preparing
a high quality homemade diet, and you still need to apply the flea-killing
measures frequently, there is probably a more serious underlying problem
with your pet that requires homeopathic treatment."
Natural
Flea Control
Because hotspots (red, inflammed, itchy and oozing spot) and skin
allergies are often the result of vaccines' toxicity, I give my dogs the
appropriate homeopathic remedies to antidote the bad effects of vaccines.
These homeopathic medicine can be obtained from any
homeopathic veterinarians.
When I adopted Kuuma, he had one hotspot
on his left thigh, where he had been injected with vaccines. I immediately
gave him a single dose of the homeopathic remedy Lyssin 200 (hydrophobinum)
to antidote the rabie vaccine. Within a couple of weeks that hotspot had
completely healed. However, two weeks later, a new hotspot developped on
his right thigh. This time I gave him a single dose of thuja 200 to antidote
the other vaccines. I did not attempt to suppress the eczema that had developped
in that area with drugs or creams because I did not want to interfere with
his healing crisis.
A couple of months later, Kuuma appeared to have developped flea bites
reaction all over his body and was scratching and biting himself a lot.
However, I only found only a couple of fleas on him and I suspected
that his skin eruptions were the result of hypersensitiviy to flea bites
or that it was toxins discharging through the skin. I gave him one
pellet of the homeopathic remedy Sulphur 30c once a day for two days and
two weeks later I gave him Calcarea Carbonica 200c one single pellet, one
time only. I also rubbed on his skin my concoction
of tea
tree oil twice a week. Within a month, his skin cleared up and he stopped
scratching, even though this is August, the middle of the flea season.
Sulphur and Calc.carb. are known to be deep acting constitutional remedies.
His skin remains clear and he has stopped biting and scratching himself.
With my other dog, Shasta, it was an
entirely different case. The remedies I used with her would not be appropriate
for Kuuma and the remedies I used for Kuuma would not have bee appropriate
for Shasta. Homeopathic medicine only works on individual cases, depending
on the symptoms and constitution. That is why it is important to seek the
advice
and gudance of a professional homeopath or holistic veterinarian.
With Shasta, I obtained good result with Radium bromite, graphites and
hepar sulph remedies. First, I gave her a single dose (one pellet)
of Radium Bromatum 30 c potency. The remedy acted well and she remained
free of hot spot for the next 3 months. At that point, she had a little
flair up and I repeated radium brom a single dose.
I had to repeat radium (one pellet only) about every 6 to 9 months whenever
there was a flair up of her hot spot. Each time there was a nice improvement.
But when she had another severe flair up I decided to give another remedy:
'graphite' 200c potency, a single pellet. Again, she had a nice improvement
but the hotspot did not completely disapear. Several weeks later I choose
to give her 'hepar sulph' 1M potency and the results were immediate and
astonishing. Within days, her hot spot completely disappeared. I also noticed
that she became calmer and happier.
In the homeopathic materia medica (Desktop Guide by Roger Morrison)
graphites is listed for: unhealthy skin, (eczema, psoriasis, scales, urticaria),
eruption ooze a thick, yellow or "honey-like" fluid which dries into golden
crystal on the skin and Chronic (thick) discharges from the ears. This
matched Shasta's symptoms very well and that's why she responded so well
to it. Hepar sulph is also an excellent constitutional remedy which has
powerful action on skin problems.
About radium brom: In Boericke's materia medica, radium is listed under
"skin" Erythema and dermatitis with itching, burning, swelling, and redness.
Burning of skin as if afire. In another book I read that radium had been
successfully used for a sore, oozing patch of skin. (similar to graphites).
There are many other homeopathic remedies for dermatitis or skin irritation
and inflammation. I happened to choose the above ones according to her
specific constitution and symptoms. Please read the following message.
Important
message about Homeopathic treatment - It is not a good idea to purchase
radium brom and graphites and treat your animal on your own. The reason?
A dozen dogs with similar hot spots would probably require each a DIFFERENT
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY. A specific homeopathic remedy that works well for one
animal may not get the same results for another animal. That's because
unlike allopathic medicine, a homeopathic remedy must be specifically selected
according to the individuality and totality of symptoms of your animal
as well as its overall constitution.
While it is true that homeopathy
is safe and non toxic, you have to be VERY careful with radium brom or
with other homeopathic remedies because if you are not familiar with homeopathy
and how to use it you could make matters temporarily worse for your animal.
It takes only a TINY AMOUNT of homeopathy to get results. "More"
does not mean "better" with homeopathy.
If you want to use homeopathy
for your animal I strongly recommend that you seek a consultation with
a holistic or homeopathic veterinarian in your hometown. If there are no
such vet where you live you can always seek a telephone
consultation with a holistic vet or a consultant. A phone consultation
can be just as effective as an office consultation, especially if you already
have a diagnosis of your animal's condition. Homeopathy can achieve incredible
results with all types of chronic or acute disease. You can place a search
on the internet for a holistic vet or a homeopathic vet or you can choose
one in the list I have compiled or you may also
want to check out the American
Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Directory online
View
the full list of herbal remedies for pet's ailments (eyes, ears, teeth/gums,
diarrhea, etc.) and natural non-toxic treatment for hot spots, flea bite,
allergies and ear canal inflammation - The best
flea, tick and other bug (100% all natural, safe and organic product)
that I use for Kuuma is a special formula made with cedar oil. Learn
more...
THE HEALTHY PATH - FOR EVERY
ANIMAL excerpts from Dr. Chambreau's lecture"INTEGRATING
HOMEOPATHY AND HOLISTIC MEDICINE INTO YOUR VETERINARY PRACTICE"
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WHAT
CAN WE DO ABOUT SKIN PROBLEMS IN CATS AND DOGS?
by Dr. Anna Maria Gardner
"...Skin problems are the tip of the iceberg, and represent a body that
is overstressed by the accumulation of years of toxins, vaccinations and
poor diet. The problem is really an immune system that just cannot cope
with the environment we are living in. I believe that vaccinations, especially
the rabies vaccines, are contributing to a lot of the "allergic" skin problems
seen today, leading to a problem known as vaccinosis, which is characterized
by itchy, dark, thickened skin; especially over the abdomen and under the
legs. It is seen in both dogs and cats, but is more obvious in the dog.
While we have to continue to vaccinate our dogs and cats against rabies
for public health reasons, there are things we can do to at least minimize
the effects of the vaccine on the body.
One thing is to give a dose of the homeopathy remedy Lyssin 30 C, which
is made from the saliva of a rabid dog, using the premise that like treats
like, which is the basis of homeopathy. This should be given as soon as
possible after the rabies shot to try and prevent the development of any
reactions to the shot. Once the skin problems are evident, it is worth
trying a dose of Thuja 6 C every day to also remove the effects of the
vaccine from the body, as this is very often needed before other homeopathic
treatment can be started. Other homeopathic remedies may be needed, as
prescribed by a licensed veterinarian, and are very often helpful in cases
of chronic allergies, and can replace the use of steroids in many cases.
A good general approach to skin problems is therefore to consider them
the results of a body loaded with toxins, and anything that can be done
to reduce this load will help the animal. So a good natural diet is often
the single most useful thing that can be done, as discussed in an earlier
edition of this magazine. This will often make a big difference and is
well worth trying before resorting to steroids, or other drugs. The use
of a good filtered water source or high quality spring water can also help,
as can purifying the air in the home your pet lives in. Replace the use
of dips, sprays and all strong chemicals to control fleas and ticks
with natural flea control. It is a fact that when your pet becomes healthier,
and on a better diet and preventative health regime, they will be better
able to repel the fleas and not become totally infested. If we can strengthen
the immune system, then we can help the body to heal itself, not suppress
it further with steroids and strong drugs.
The addition of supplements to the diet is also necessary to also enhance
immune function." more
Veterinary Homeopathy
and Natural Health Care for Animals
Beware of drugs that you vet may give your animal. They are often innefective
and may have serious side effects
Frustrated with the Failures of Conventional Veterinary Medicine, Dr.
Charles E Loops DVM is devoting himself to veterinary homeopathy
exclusively:
"After 10 years of traditional
veterinary practice I became tired of having notreatment 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."
Charles
E Loops DVM learn more
SICK OF DRUGGING YOUR PET?
"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."
Michael Dym, VMD
There is a better way to bring your pet to health and keep it healthy.
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.Complementary
and Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine
Alternative Therapy for Our Animals
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
or chia seeds ( 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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Holistic Animal Health and Optimum
Pet Nutrition
A growing number of veterinarians state that processed pet food is
the main cause of illness and premature death in the modern dog and cat.
In December 1995, the British Journal of Small Animal Practice published
a paper contending that processed pet food supresses the immune system
and leads to liver, kidney, heart and other diseases. Dr. Kollath, of the
Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, headed a study done on animals. When
young animals were fed cooked and processed foods they initially appeared
to be healthy. However, as the animals reached adulthood, they began to
age more quickly than normal and also developed chronic degenerative disease
symptoms. A control group of animals raised on raw foods aged less quickly
and were free of degenerative disease. 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. It's really easy to do. more
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 Routine
Vaccination: Is it really safe and effective?
Dr. Richard Pitcairn D.V.M. Ph.D - "In this article we begin
to address the subject of vaccinosis, the general name for chronic dis-ease
caused by vaccines. For some readers the very idea that vaccines are anything
but wonderful and life-saving may come as a surprise, and it's not a very
pleasant one. After all, the general population pictures vaccines as one
of modern medicine's best and brightest moments, saving literally millions
from the scourge of diseases like poliomyelitis and smallpox. "
Dr. McCluggage DVM - - "...we must stop advocating yearly
vaccines because of the harm we are doing to the animals we vaccinate.
He covered the homeopathic concept of "vaccinosis". Vaccinosis is a disease
entity that may be introduced through vaccinating animals or people. Once
vaccinosis develops, there is a disturbance in the bodies vital forces
that leads to symptoms of chronic disease that can be very difficult (and
often impossible) to cure. Dr. McCluggage also stated that there are no
good reasons to recommend annual vaccinations for our companion animals.
"
Donna Starita Mehan DVM -"Routine" vaccination has adverse side-effects,
either short or long term. With vaccines that are repeated year after year,
the frequency and severity of these side-effects in our pets has increased
dramatically. Most of the problems involve the immune system. After all,
the immune system is what vaccines are designed to stimulate. But they
do so in a very unnatural way that can overwhelm and confuse the immune
system and can result in increased susceptibility to acute infections (such
as ear infections in dogs, bladder infections in cats), chronic tapeworm
problems, or in more degenerative cases, cancer."
Read about the comments of other vets
who believe that vaccines are damaging our pets. Read
the above quotes in their entirety Please get informed!
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 taken after vaccination can minimize
vaccine damage. A professional homeopathic vet should
be consulted for more information.
Animals aren't the only ones at risk! What Every Parent Should Know
BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated!
  Vaccines:
are they really safe and effective? Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
More pictures of vaccine damage available
to view at the CDC
website
"Bart Classen, a Maryland physician,
published data showing that diabetes rates rose significantly in New Zealand
following a massive hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young children, and
that diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after three new childhood
vaccines were introduced." Nicholas Regush ABCNEWS.com
 In
fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles asking
the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood through
the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic diseases
such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals and
the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and chronic
diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues. Learn
more about vaccine and diabetes connection --- asthma and
vaccine connection --- SIDS and autism and vaccine connection
--- "Shaken Baby Syndrome": the vaccination link
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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
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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
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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.
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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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VETS DON'T TELL YOU ABOUT VACCINES Read the comments of veterinarians
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field. Learn the truth about the terrible suffering of pets and their
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collar is a type of plastic collar that is effective in preventing pets
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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
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on their bodies. The built in germicide found in the saliva of a
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