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ANIMAL HEALTH – ALLERGIES & VACCINE PROBLEMS
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ANIMAL HEALTH – ALLERGIES & VACCINE PROBLEMS I have been dealing with dogs now for some 15 years and worked using alternative methods of treatment for around 30 years. Allergies in dogs are becoming more and more frequent, and quite often go unrecognised as allergies and are treated using normal drugs which can make the situation worse, so I thought I would go into this side of things in a little more detail in order to help you with some basic problems you may encounter. If you take your dog for its regular vaccination and you notice any change in the behaviour, report this immediately to your vet and contact someone to perhaps get a second opinion. Your vet has the necessary forms that can be filled out and sent to the manufacturer of the vaccine just in case there is a ‘rogue’ batch going round. If your dog chews is feet, has numerous ear or eye infections, or seems below par, the dog is allergic to something. If he appears uncomfortable after a visit to the groomers, this could simply mean he is allergic to some product used and I suggest to most people that tell me about this, that they send a Sulphur or Sulphur/Coat Tar shampoo with their dog next time and ask their groomer not to use anything else on their dog. Most medications given will certainly make the dog more comfortable, but this is just masking the problem. In order to cure the dog, we have to get down to the root cause of this behaviour and start afresh. If you proceed to add more vaccines or anti biotics to an animal that appears to have these and other conditions, you will be making the situation a lot worse. You are adding additional toxins into a body that is already struggling with a weakened immune system. This is not being kind to the dog, and it is costing you money that usually doesn’t need to be spent. Over the years I have found that allergies are very misunderstood and overlooked. Before embarking on a spending spree of treatment contact the CanineCareGroup and get a consultation and advice. One telephone call could save you a lot of money and help your dog out of discomfort which is basically all we want to achieve is it not? There are so many different foods on the market today, the usual canned meat, the kibble, and a lot of animals are on Raw diets. Strangely enough, I have found that raw beef is often a problem in some animals and is actually causing illness. So again, what you think is helping isn’t always doing so, but it takes time to work this out, and the owners need to be very patient and totally determined to work with the practitioner to get their animal well again. These days, as I am sure a lot of people now realise, Alternative medicine is making headlines. It is more common now to use Alternative treatments, indeed, a lot of Insurance companies now cover your dog for homeopathic treatment, chiropractic help, and many other things. This is something I would suggest everyone looks into when insuring an animal. If normal veterinary treatment doesn’t work, then perhaps Alternative treatment may and it is always very comforting to know that you have the option to choose what you feel is right to do and have financial cover to do this. Having said that, there are many people who will help rescued animals in particular, for free or at a very low cost. Sometimes it is necessary for charges to cover the remedies sent out, the time spent working out what the animal needs, and perhaps even a private visit. Having lost an animal myself to Vaccine damage, I would like to point out that vaccines could be given homeopathically. Vaccines can cause severe illness in your animal and I will list below, courtesy of the Canine Health Concern who is working to help vaccine-damaged animals, some of the major problems, and also some ways of handling vaccination using Homeopathy. PET VACCINE MYTHS By Catherine O'Driscoll Myth No. 1. Vaccines protect our dogs against disease, helping to ensure they live long, healthy, happy lives.
Myth No. 2. Vaccines have eradicated epidemics.
Myth No. 3. Vaccines are extremely safe.
Myth No. 4. Only a tiny minority of genetically susceptible dogs will suffer adverse reactions to vaccines.
Myth No. 5. "I am a vet, and I have only seen one vaccine reaction in 20 years' of practice."
Myth No. 6. Vaccine manufacturers have to undergo stringent procedures and tests to ensure safety.
Myth No. 7. It's better to risk a vaccine reaction than subject my dog to these deadly killer diseases.
Myth No. 8. The homoeopathic vaccine alternative is unproven.
Myth No. 9. You should vaccinate your dog every year.
Myth No. 10 My doctor/vet knows best.
The facts contained in this article are substantiated in the book, "What vets don't tell you about vaccines" from Canine Health Concern, For less than the price of one vaccine jab, you can save yourself years' of expense and heartache, and your innocent animal friend the agony of vaccine damage. Canine Vaccine Survey It is well known that there are risks associated with vaccination of dogs, just as there are risks for humans. The trouble is, no one has adequately quantified the risks. Is it true that only a tiny minority of dogs suffer adverse reactions to vaccines, or is the problem more common? And what is a vaccine reaction? Is it something that happens immediately after the jab, or can you expect a reaction to manifest weeks or months later? Christopher Day, Honorary Secretary of the British Homoeopathic Veterinary Association, told us that, in his experience, where the start date of a dog's illness is known, a high percentage (around 80%) begin within three months of vaccination. Canine Health Concern tested this observation and has analysed the histories of over 3,800 dogs post vaccination. This critical mass, by any standards, is a very high number from which to draw valid statistical conclusions. Most commercial scientific research involves significantly fewer dogs (tending to base their conclusions on data involving a couple of litters of puppies, if that). We have been able to show a definite statistical correlation between a vaccine event and the onset of a number of specific illnesses. Our published conclusions have satisfied mathematical or inferential statistical tests at a level of confidence of 99% or better. Overall, we found that 66% per cent of all sick dogs start being sick within three months of vaccination, which is considerably more than double the expected rate of illness. Worse, 49% of all illnesses reported in the survey occurred within 30 days of vaccination. This is over five times the expected percentage if vaccination had no bearing on subsequent illness. More damning still, 29% of sick dogs first became sick within seven days of their vaccine jab. This means that a dog is 13 times more likely to become ill within seven days of vaccination than at any other time. In the study, 69.2% of allergic dogs first became allergic within three months of being vaccinated - more than double the expected number. 55.8% of dogs with autoimmune disease developed the condition within three months of being vaccinated - again, more than twice the expected figure. Of dogs with colitis, 65.9% developed the complaint within three months of being vaccinated and, of dogs with dry eye/conjunctivitis, 70.2% developed their conditions within three months - both nearly three times higher than expected. 73.1% of dogs with epilepsy first became epileptic within three months of vaccination. As 2% of all dogs in the UK are epileptic, vaccines are clearly causing horrendous damage. For statisticians, our Chi score for epilepsy is 96: any Chi test statistic higher than twelve gives a 95% confidence about the conclusions. Without doubt, then, the majority of epileptic dogs in our survey are vaccine damaged. But perhaps most astonishing is the fact that a majority of dogs (64.9%) with behavioural problems appear to have developed their difficulties within three months of vaccination. Similarly, 72.5% per cent of dogs with nervous or worrying dispositions became nervous within three months of their jabs (with a Chi score of 112), and 73.1% per cent of dogs with short attention spans lost their attentiveness within three months of vaccination. All of our evidence ties in with research in the human field, and a growing body of veterinary research, which says that vaccines cause allergies, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune disease, encephalitis, epilepsy, personality changes and brain damage. The CHC results are statistically very significant, and carry with them very high statistical certainty. This means that the evidence is strong that the above diseases can be triggered or caused by vaccination. Other diseases that were highly represented within three months post vaccination included cancer (35.1%) , chorea (81%), encephalitis (78.6%), heart conditions (39.2%), kidney damage (53.7%), liver damage/failure (61.5%), paralysis of the rear end (69.2%), and pancreas problems (54.2%). Research conducted at Purdue University shows routinely vaccinated dogs developing autoantibodies to a vast range of normal canine biochemicals - which corroborates our findings. Interestingly, our study showed that arthritis and Chronic Destructive Reticulo Myelopathy (CDRM - a degenerative disease affecting myelin in the spinal cord) occur in clusters nine months after vaccination, suggesting that the damage from vaccines resulting in these two diseases takes longer to develop or to show their symptoms. Many contend that vaccines are a necessary evil; that we need them to protect our dogs against certain deadly canine diseases. However, our survey found that high percentages of dogs are developing the diseases we vaccinate against, soon after vaccination. Of dogs with hepatitis, 64% contracted it within three months of being vaccinated and, of those with parainfluenza, 50% developed it within three months of their shots. Also, 69% of dogs with parvovirus, 56% of dogs with distemper, and every single dog with leptospirosis in the survey contracted the diseases within three months of vaccination. Our figures support the view that vaccines don't confer guaranteed immunity and may actually cause the diseases they're designed to prevent. Our figures appear to demonstrate that vaccines cause illness in one in every hundred dogs - and this is a conservative estimate. For human beings, the World Health Organization considers a reaction of one in 10,000 unacceptable. Surely the same statistics apply to dogs. Worse - and bordering on corporate dogslaughter - is the fact that we are urged to vaccinate companion animals every year. There is no scientific justification for this; it is a crime.
For people wishing to continue using normal vaccines with their animals, you can help them before and after vaccinations using a combination of Vitamins, detox and homeopathy depending on the vaccination you are giving the dog. For those of you who consider that you may like to try using Alternative methods of vaccination, you can have your dog fully vaccinated, homoeopathically by contacting us or any homeopathic vet. Behaviour problems can be caused by incorrect diet, the wrong sort of exercise and allergies which cause the dog to react badly sometimes. All this can be sorted out by filling out a simple, but long, questionnaire which you can obtain from me. Armed with all the necessary information there are very few medical conditions that cannot be treated. Let us take worming as an example. To get a wormer for your dog the cost is approximately £7.00 for a whole years supply. It is safe and it works. Compare that against how much it costs if you use normal worming products for your dog and you will see immediately that you will be saving a large amount of money per annum on just this one problem. Very recently in one of the UK Dog Magazines, a spokesman for a major Vaccine producing Company actually stated that vaccines can very often bring our allergies that were hovering beneath the surface, which is a huge step from the Vaccine Companies, to actually say that they now believe their products can cause some illnesses to surface via vaccination. It is not easy to turn your dog into a drug free zone as most kennels still require a ‘proper’ vaccine for Kennel Cough and even this can make your dog very ill, far more than the actual Kennel Cough, and again, this is where you can help try to alleviate some of the side effects by using Vitamins and Homeopathy to support the Immune System. There are establishments that will now accept homeopathic vaccination, but they are few and far between and this has led to an increase in private dog sitting services being more widely used. By keeping your dog at home if you go on holiday, you do not need to vaccinate, thereby preventing toxins to be added to the system. Getting rid of allergies is like going round in circles. Your dog may start with some small spots on his tummy. These irritate the dog and the dog starts to scratch. Quite rightly you take the dog to the vet who treats these with Steroids and whilst they stop the scratching, they do not treat the root cause and are one of the worst toxins you can put into your animal. Once the steroid has worn off the condition returns and it is then treated more aggressively and this circle goes on until your dog’s immune system can no longer function naturally. This is the start of the downward spiral to constant veterinary care and ill health. The rule of thumb is never to vaccinate a sick animal, but this is done and far too often for my liking. Unfortunately it is a problem that I come across during my work on a daily basis. Some dogs do not appear to have any problem with vaccines but these are not getting few and far between. Often it is not the vaccination that causes the problem it is the ingredients within the vaccine that does the damage and this is where Alternative vaccination works as efficiently as normal vaccines. The dog is protected just the same but without any of the harmful side effects. With rescue dogs, they are quite often in poor medical condition, and they suffer grief and stress through the ordeals they have gone through or simply being placed into a new home. There is one drug that is becoming well used called Clomicalm, but I prefer to use homeopathic remedies along with behaviour modification. The stress on a dog going into a new home is incredibly high and the behaviour problems displayed vary from tail chasing to total destruction of the home, separation anxiety to self damage. It can take a rescue dog in the area of 12 months or longer to completely settle into a new home and during this time you, the new owner, needs some back up. The minute you notice anything wrong with your dog you must get help before the condition be it physical or mental develops into a severe habit that becomes hard to break. Again this is where someone like myself can assist you. Call us Doggie Samaritans if you wish but that is the job we do. Advise on treatment be it medical or behaviour or both. The condition did not arise overnight nor will it disappear overnight. You need to WANT to help this dog and be prepared for many long hours of hard work. It is vital that the dog is happy both mentally and physically and that you exercise the dog according to the breed as they all have different traits that we can use to help you. As an example, a Border Collie is not a domestic dog. It is a working dog. A one hour trot around the block is not enough for this type of dog. It will lead to problems. If you cannot give it enough physical exercise it is vital that you ensure it has mental stimulation to ensure good health and good behaviour. The CanineCareGroup along with many other good Trainers and Behaviourists would set you a modification programme, check the diet and help you sort out the best way of going around things to ensure everyone is happy. We advocate massage, games, the use of Essential Oils, Bach Remedies, and other Alternative remedies that help keep the animal calm whilst you work on the behaviour. I suggest to all new owners of Dogs that they keep a short diary of what they do with the dog on a daily basis, note when vaccines were given or other medical treatment in case we can see a pattern forming. This information is invaluable to someone like me and it takes so little time to do. But, with this information to hand, we can very quickly explain to you what we think the problem is and how to ‘cure’ it. Certain breeds of dogs have hereditary physical problems that exist and will in time show themselves, so it is worthwhile finding out more about the breed you are taking in to help you understand what you can expect and what you need to do to help your dog live a long and happy life. You may think that giving your dog lots of treats is a good thing, but often it is not and can again contribute to allergic reactions. There are special treats one can buy for training, we use desiccated liver treats, which we find the dogs adore and they do no internal physical harm. To the best of my knowledge there is only one place in the UK that these can be purchased from and these are all I use in training. Rawhide chews and Pigs Ears are not good for your dog. You would be far better of buying the KONG toy which you can fill with good treats to keep your dog occupied and out of trouble when he is left alone. Sometimes we try too hard to be kind to our dogs because they are rescue dogs. We overlook some of their behaviour. This doesn’t help them at all. Dogs need to do something and to be kept disciplined and occupied. Discipline, fun and good health go hand in hand. Be prepared to have your entire life changed to help your dog. His health is in your hands, for the sake of an e.mail or a consult, you and your dog can learn how to trust each other, and we can teach you how to help your dog become a healthy and happy family member. |
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ALLERGY INFORMATION To detox I prefer to do something a little more radical than this particular one, but on a day to day basis, this has been found to cause no ill effects at all, it just keeps the animal's system a little cleaner, a little more free of toxins. If the animal has a severe skin problem, then I would certainly suggest using something a lot stronger along with other homeopathic remedies to suit the condition being treated. The basic of a de-tox diet is to give it over a 3 week period. The diet/fast day is for one day per week only. Crab Apple 6 drops twice daily for 3 weeks Echinacea 400mg tablet med.sized dog, 2 per day for 3 weeks- One fast day each week Observe all the following in general care to avoid a build up of toxins or any problem with skin caused by any source.
Also, if you fast and cleanse intestine on regular basis, they will not have
excess mucus which tapeworm love. I.Allergies-Origins, Causes and Remedies II. Essential Fatty Acids-An Answer for Inflammation, Tumors, Low Energy and Depression? ************************************************************************************
Research, reports etc are at CHC's web site: This is the site of the CHC who work against dogs having vaccines. I lost my horse through vaccine damage, so many complications set in. They also have a wonderful list which is
www.egroups.com/group/k9health |
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TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY Disturbances of the brain may be either functional or organic. In the former there are no structural changed in the nervous tissue and such conditions in the dog are of less importance than those which fall in the organic category. The main functional disorder of importance is a form of epilepsy which has no obvious cause. It is of fairly common occurrence. Clinical Signs: The owner's attention is first drawn to the occurrence of minor convulsions which last sometimes less than a minute and are usually unaccompanied by loss of consciousness. These attacks tend to become more serious but less frequent as the animal gets older. Attacks can come on suddenly without premonitory symptoms but occasionally the animal appears restless and uneasy immediately prior to the seizure and is lethargic and sleepy looking afterwards. Treatment: If there has been a history of short attacks which pass off quickly the following remedies will help delay the onset of further seizures. They will also help during the actual attack, limiting it considerably. Belladonna 30c. This is one of the most frequently indicated remedies, for attacks which are associated with dilated pupils and throbbing pulse. The animal will usually feel abnormally hot.Stramonium 30c. This remedy has a somewhat similar picture to the preceding one, but there are usually premonitory signs such as staggering with a tendency to fall towards the left side. /Eyes again are dilated and staring.Hyoscyamus 30c. Indicated when attacks are preceded by shaking of the head and an unsteadiness of gait indicating vertigo. There may be spasmodic closing of eyelids and the mouth is flecked with foam.Bufo 30c. They symptoms indicative of this remedy frequently commence when the animal is asleep. There may be an accompanying nose bleed. Attacks are usually short in duration.Cocculus 6c. The main use for this remedy lies more in the preventative sphere and is useful to ward off subsequent attacks. It should be given at regular intervals over a period of a few months. One I use a lot.Ignatia 6c. Consciousness is usually lost when this remedy is indicated. The head may be shaken to and fro and this precedes hysterical turns.Cuprum Met. 30c. A useful remedy when convulsions are associated more with meningitis than encephalitis. The head usually assumes a lowered posture and there may be attempts to press it against any suitable object.Cicta Virosa 30c. This remedy also is associated with meningitis both cerebral and spinal. A prominent indication for its use is a turning of the head and neck to one side. There may be a history of concussion leading to convulsions.Oenanthe Crocata 6c. This lesser known remedy is associated with sudden convulsive attacks accompanied by twitching of the face head and muscles and symptoms suggestive of lock-jaw.Absinthum 6c. Indicated when attacks are preceded by excitement and twitching of various kinds. The dog tends to face backwards and ther bay be unequal dilation of pupils.Some forms of epilepiform convulsions have their origin in conventional vaccination and the possibility of this should always be borne in mind. If it is suspected that attacks date from such vaccination, the nosode Distemperium or other appropriate one should be used in conjunction with selected remedies. Usually two doses of any nosode are sufficient, spacing them one week apart. Epilepsy can take different forms, Myclonic,Absence, light sensitive, sound sensitive. Somewhere there is a trigger. If you read through the remedies and spot one that describes as near as possible the dogs problem, that is the one to try first. Also, watch out for food triggers and check on vaccination dates. Keep a short diary of the dog between attacks so some pattern may be seen forming. What you did, what you fed, what exercise, how the dog appeared etc. this is what I had to do, but eventually, a pattern formed, and it was easier to prescribe. Taken from The Treatment of Dogs with Homeopathy by George Macleod with additional information courtesy of L. Nuttal |
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IRRITATED EYES One of the most common eye conditions we see in our pets is conjunctivitis. It's also known as pinkeye and is an inflammation of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelids end the front of the eye. The eyes may very, be red, have crusty discharge, itch or show lots of pus in them. Some simple remedies can be used to reduce the discomfort. The condition of a pet's eyes can also frequently be an indication of the total health of the animal. It can tell us about other things that are out of balance or need attention. Runny eyes for instance could be a symptom of worms or an infection or allergies. You should always take the temperature of the animal to be sure it's not an indication ofa more serious problem like distemper. Many of the stresses we put our pets through show up immediately as eye problems: vaccinations, poor feed, physical stress, pollution, chemical medications and preservatives for starters. Other things that show up as eye troubles are liver problems and thyroid imbalances. Some breeds are pre-disposed to having eyelashes that rub the eye or tear duct problems. Also, hair may be in the pet's eyes irritaing them. You can either trim the hair short or brush it back away from their eyes.Another thing that can cause red or dry eyes is windy conditions. Keeping your dog's head inside the car when it is moving is one way to stop this happening. There is also the possibility that something could get blown into the dogs eyes this way. One of the first things you need to do, regardless of the cause of the problem is to clean the eyes and out and make sure they are kept clean. You may need to do this up to 3 or 4 times a day. You can use any of the solutions as listed below dipped onto a paper towel, or plain tissue or gauze and wipe around the eyes. Cotton Wool is not good as some of the fibres may come away into the eye and cause even more problems. Another use for these solutions is to use them as a compress. Soak a cloth with the lukewarm solution end gently place this over the affected eye and allow to soak for a few minutes. It your pet has hard, crusty discharges, this may be a necessary first step in softening them enough to remove them without hurting your friend. Do not use human eye drops which contain various chemicals which can be injurious to your animal friends. The herb in a cup of boiling water, straining after 5 minutes and cooling. Also soothing is the juice of raw cucumbers or I drop of olive oil, castor oil or cod-liver oil for dry eyes placed directly in the eye. Milk with an herbal infusion in it could also be used. To administer eye drops you can either use a small dropper or dip your clean forefinger into the solution and let it drip oft your finger into the animal's eye. Also, soaking a tissue or bit of paper towel with the remedy and Letting it drip into their eye can be done. Herbs can be helpful when used internally as well adding parsley and dill to the diet can help with maintaining good eye conditions. Also, euphrasia ofricinalis can be used internally. It can be given as an infusion by steeping ½ teaspoon of the herb in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and cool This can be added to their food: 1 teaspoon to cats and small dogs and 1 tablespoon for larger dogs. An herbal mixture that could be used as a daily tea could include salt or some of these plants: bilberry to enhance the vision, echinacea root to help combat infections, euphrasia (cyobright) for inflammation, red raspberry oaf to strengthen the eyes, red root to help remove toxins and usnea lichen to help combat infectons. The same dosages as for the euphrasia infusion would apply. Nutritional supplements can also aid in keeping the eyes healthy. Vitamin A given as cod-liver oil will help. Give cats 14 teaspoon a day, medium dogs 1 teaspoon and larger dogs 2 teaspoons a day vitamin E should be given too: cats and small dogs get 5 100 U a day, medium dogs 200 U, and larger dogs get 400 IU daily. Vitamin C is another excellent supplement to give Dosage should be raised up to bowel tolerance.,Of note, is that Vitamins complex including niacin and pantothenic acid can be helpful, but only if the formula does not contain yeast as it can cause eye allergies. 10-50 mg daily should be given Trace minerals also maybe helpful and the quantities to give are one eighth of a teaspoon daily for small dogs and cats,one quarter of a teaspoon for medium dogs and half a teaspoon daily for larger dogs. Several homeopathic remedies can be helpful when treating eye conditions, but you must be sure to carefully match the remedy to the animal's condition. Arsenicum Album can be used when the eye discharges cause skin irritation. Euphrasia can be given internally or as a homeopathic eye drop. It is indicated when there is sticky mucus in the eyes, Kali Bichromicum can be used when the eyelids are swollen and the discharge is yellow and ropy When the eyelids stick together in the morning, Kali Carbonicum may be indicated. An injury to the eye would be helped by Symphytum. Zincum Metallicum is frequently used for conjunctivitis when there is itching and soreness with squinting or rolling of the eyes. Silicea can also be used when debris is in the eye. Apis can help wth eye troubles brought on by allergies The remedy shoud be given in the form of the lower doses, under 30c. You can either place the tablets or pills directly into the animal's mouth or mix them in a little water and give the water. The rate at which you give the remedy will vary. You can start by giving it once, and waiting for half an hour. If there is some improvement, give it again. This can be done several times, as long as you see continued improvement. If there is no improvement within 24 hours, the correct remedy was probably not used and you should discontinue use of the selected remedy If a substances gets in the eye that you need assistance to remove, you can rinse the eye with fresh milk or you can rinse with a bone acid solution made by dissolving ¼ teaspoon boric acid in ½ cup boiling water. Cool and store in the refigerator.Keeps for about a week. Also, a mix of Bicarb.of Soda in boiled and luke warm water can be used. You may want to take your friend to the vet if there appears to be significant scratching of the eye for a check. The need for a good, balanced raw foods diet cannot be stressed too heavily when trying to overcome chronic eye conditions. Of the long list of healthy foods that should be fed, a few stand out as being particularly helpful. Carrots, celery, including the leaves, sesame seed, honey, molasses, carob, potatoes, eggs, rabbit, cod, beef, beef liver, chicken gizzards, ground port, brown rice, corn, spinach, lettuce, poultry, wheat. Foods that shouldn't be fed include yeast or any of the foods that an animal may be allergic to including some of those stated above like wheat or poultry. Occasionally, even beef can cause allergy problems. Chronic eye conditions that are not alleviated by the simple techniques and remedies described, should be diagnosed by your veterinarian and dealt with properly through a holistic approach. We certainly don't want to ignore the underlying problem by treating just the eye symptoms. But in the meantime, you can make your pet much more comfortable. Watery eyes can be due to a trace element deficiency leading to a lack of vitamin B12. This vitamin is made by the bacteria of the gut using cobalt and, if there is not enough
cobalt to make it or not enough of it, one result is that the tears lose their viscosity and become watery. Thus, they run out of the eye instead of lubricating it. You could give a mineral/trace element supplement such as Trace AniMinerals daily in food, plus some B12 for perhaps a week. There is no good scientific (or any other) reason for vaccinating annually. You could have blood titres done or simply go for boostering every three years (but not into old age). Aromatherapy: Soak some cotton wool in boiled tepid water with a few drops of chamomile and hold over they eye. Herbs: Tea made from eyebright or goldenseal can be used to bathe the eye. Vit. E can be added to the liquid to enhance the healing process. A pad of cotton wool soaked in witch hazel can be held over shut eyes. Eyebright and goldenseal can be taken internally as well. Homeopathy: Use euphrasia diluted in water for bathing the eye, apis mel for
sudden attacks and swelling. Use euphrasia tablets for profuse watering and
argent.nit for uncomplicated eye cases. Nutritionally, cataracts can be induced by deficiency of vitamins B2 and C, and the mineral calcium. May be prevented (in humans) with 10mg B2 daily, 500mg C daily, and 500mg calcium daily. (Thorson's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals) Eyewash: A few drops in eyes of Colloid Silver will quite often help soothe irritation as it is well known as an antiseptic anti biotic. Combination of article courtesy of L. Nuttal and unknown author |
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FLEA TREATMENTS
Why not try some Bach Crab Apple to cleanse the dogs system, just in case there is an allergic reaction to something, even the fleas. It can't harm. This is a paragraph on Fleas taken directly from 'The Natural Way for Dogs and Cats' by Midi Fairgrieve. Although fleas can affect any pet, the healthier the dog is, the less likely it is to become infested. Fleas prefer animals in poor health with lowered immune systems and are usually only a nuisance in warm weather. During the summer months, check your pet regularly for fleas. Apart from being able to see them, other signs to look out for are scratching, chewing and biting, licking their coat and pulling out hair. Some animals have an allergic reaction to flea bites or have red and sore sking. Sometimes you can see flea dirt which is dry, black and dust like on light coloured animals. Tapeworms are carried by fleas so if your pet is infested with fleas, it may also have worms. Diet: A natural preservative-free diet will
improve your pet's general health and enhance the immune system. Raw
Garlic is one of the best anti-parasitic treatments. Chope it up and put
it in your dog's food or use garlic tablets/capsules if they don't like
the taste (one clove for cats and small dogs, 2 cloves for medium dogs
and 3 cloves for large dogs). Brewers yeast is also a good repellent
(providing your dog is not allergic to yeast!). This can be mixed into
the food (one teaspoon for cats and small That's partially why it's so hard to clear up a flea infestation. |
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FEET
Burnt Pads Be very careful where you let your dog walk in the hot weather. When tarmac surfaces melt, the tar-mac will get into your dog's paws, and could burn and peel the skin. If you notice that your dog has picked up some melting tar on its pads, get some cooking oil - and gently rub the tar away using cotton wool dipped into the cooking oil. The tar will dissolve. Then soak the paws in salt or vinegar dissolved in water. Smear the pads with a good antiseptic cream, and all should be well. Use cooking oil to remove oil or tar from your dog's fur as well. Soft And Cracked Pads If your dog's pads are particularly soft and prone to cracking, wait until they have healed and every so often (on a healthy paw) dab on surgical spirit with a wad of cotton wool.. This will harden them up. Doing this about three times a week should do the trick. For sore cracked pads, boil up some potato peel and use the water when cool to immerse the paw. The pad will heal in a couple of days. Trim out as much of the hair between the pads as possible and dust with an anti- fungal powder. Smear vaseline on wet pads on your dog, then dust liberally with baby powder to create a covering on the pad. Neatsfoot Oil (from agricultural suppliers or horse tack shops) rubbed into the paws will also soothe sore pads. You can also use 1 pint of ivy leaves boiled in 2 pints of water. Allowed to cool, and add 1 dessertspoonflil of Witch Hazel to every cupful of liquid. Bathe this onto the paws, then dust them with very fine oatmeal. It may help to stand your dog in warm water with two or three tablespoons of Epsom Salts added for about 15 minutes twice a month. If your dog gets a wood splinter in its paw, soak the area in cooking oil to soften the skin, and then apply an ice cube to deaden the paw before removing the splinter with tweezers.
Salt on Feet After the winter there is often a lot of salt left on the roads, especially if it has been dry. If dogs get this in their paws, it can become very irritating. If you suspect that your dog has got salt in its feet, rinse the paws with warm water (no soap) then soak each paw in a vinegar solution of 1 part vinegar to parts water for about 1 minute per foot. Let the feet dry naturally. |
A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO HOMEOPATHYWhat is Homeopathy?
1) uses substances that stimulate the body's own immune and defence
systems 2) individualizes each prescription according to the total symptom
state of each 3) when used properly, is perfectly safe, there are no "side effects" 4) is effective in most situations. Homeopathy was developed bt Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). It is
The law of similars: Any substance which can make a healthy person
ill (produce symptoms), can promote a curative reaction in a person
suffering from The Minimum Dose: Only use the minimum strength (potency) and the
least
Before attempting to prescribe a homeopathic remedy for your dog do
bear in Note carefully all the relevant symptoms of the dog. Characteristics e.g.. cough is dry or is rattly, or diarrhoea is
watery or soft What makes he symptom worse? or better? e.g. weather, rest, movement, When is the symptom worse or better? e.g.. worse at night, or worse
in When did it start, and what was happening then? Did it start suddenly
or did How long did the dog have this symptom? Select the remedy with the closest symptom match. Having noted the symptoms, you need to find the remedy that lists all
or most Select the appropriate potency. Potency means strength of action on the patient. Decide the frequency of dosage. If the symptoms are violent repeat the remedy at 15 minute intervals
up to a If the symptoms are mild, or the problem is of long standing, use
remedy twice
Tablets: Tinctures: Remedy Sources Most health food stores and some chemists sell homeopathic remedies.
There Useful Books. Dogs: Homeopathic Remedies by George Macleod. Remedy comparisons for common problems Remember that there are over 2000 homeopathic remedies, so what
follows is
Use Rescue Remedy for puppies that are fearful or nervous of their
new "Unprotected puppies" Travel sickness. Vaccination To avoid any possible side effects from vaccinations give the
following: Arnica Parvo Virus. The dog must be seen by a vet throughout the course of the illness as ** When giving 2 remedies as above, do not give them together, but
have at Fearful Nervous Dogs. If the dog is fearful only in certain conditions e.g. amongst
strangers, give If the dog has a generally nervous disposition and often displays
fear then give Vomiting and Diarrhoea. Arsenicum Album- when dog is restless, thirsty, for small drinks
only. Ipecacuanha- severe vomiting which may be slimy, or contain mucous. Mercurius Corr- Considerable straining to pass stool, diarrhoea
spurts out Carbo Vegetalis- Animals needing Carbo Vegitalis appear very weak, Eczema. This really needs "constitutional" treatment by a
homeopathic vet but is worth Graphites 6C if eczema is wet. Worms China 6C one dose twice daily for 10 days, a break for 7 days, then a
further Kennel Cough Aconite- should be given as early as possible in the infection when
it will Phosphorus- indicated in dry cough with flecks of blood appearing in
the Bryonia- Worse for movement, so the animal is reluctant to move, and Spongia Tosta- Cough is harsh and dry, and a whistling sound may be Ipecac- Coughing produces reflex vomiting which can be frequent. The Carbo Veg.- There is pronounced air hunger and the animal seeks the Please note this is a rough guide in an emergency always ask your homeopathic vet if in doubt, or any vet if you feel the illness or wound is serious. Copyright 2000 AHH |
HOMEOPATHIC SUGGESTIONS WHICH MAY ALLEVIATE SKIN PROBLEMS
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HOMEOPATHIC SUGGESTIONS WHICH MAY ALLEVIATE SKIN PROBLEMS
SULPHUR: for red and itching skin, made worse by heat. Gums may be red. Good to give with other skin remedies. ARSEN ALB.: skin is dry and scaly, shedding of epidermal scales occurring and accompanied by harsh, lustreless hair. Animal seeks warmth and shows a desire for small quantities of water frequently taken. Symptoms become worse after midnight and systemic disturbances include diarrhoea. RHUS TOX: when skin aggravated by wet and dog shows stiffness when moving after rest but moves more easily when exercise process. Skin shows papular of vesicular rash with much itching and redness. Warmth lessons severity of symptoms. ANTIMONIUM CRUD; skin lesions more pronounced on neck, back and limbs, taking form of papular eruptions which later become scabby, discharging a yellowish secretion. Itching is worse towards evening and aggravated by warmth. MEZEREUM: when skin lesions appear on head in form of large scabs with an underlying purulent discharge. Sensitivity to touch. Itching rash common over bony areas being surrounded by a red zone. Exacerbated by scratching and warmth. Should be considered in chronic eczema where symptoms agree. HYPERICUM: suitable for sensation due to external factors, e.g. photosensitization. The resulting skin lesions may affect non-pigmented areas and appear as reddish ulcerated areas which itch and have a peeled look. There may be accompanying systemic changes such as jaundice. HEPAR SULPH: Remedy of choice when lesions show extreme sensitivity to external stimuli and pus is beginning to form. The skin is usually swollen and shiny with a tense appearance. Helpful in drying up the underlying purulent discharge in those cases attended by crusts and scabs. PSORINUM: nosode may be necessary in eczemas of a particularly unpleasant nature with pronounced musty odour and severe itching. Skin is usually dry, and the lesion is frequently of a vesicular of pustular type. CACILLINUM: general inter-current remedy which activates the skin, this nosode will be of service. Particularly suitable in cases with dry scaly lesions. TELLURIUM: when this remedy is indicated the skin lesions usually take the form of circular reddish areas, frequently on both sides of the body in symmetrical fashion. The outer ear flap is a predilection site.
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Homeopathic Treatment of Mange
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Homeopathic Treatment of Mange Follicular Mange This form of mange attacks young animals under one year
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Muscle and joint problems include arthritis, rheumatism, hip dysplasia, bone fractures, sprains and strains, dislocation, slipped discs, spinal problems and paralysis. Suitable treatments include acupuncture, aromatherapy, biochemical tissue salts, chiropractic, diet and supplements, flower essences, healing, herbs, homeopathy osteopathy and T-touch. Before treating your pet at home, read the relevant information on treatment, remedies, dosage, suppliers, etc. Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatism) Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, mostly affecting older pets, and can be crippling and extremely painful. The two most usual forms of the disease are osteoarthritis and rheumatism. Dogs tend to be affected more than cats. Signs and symptoms of arthritis in your pet include stiffness, especially after rest, aggravated symptoms in cold, damp weather, difficulty jumping up or climbing stairs, lagging behind on walks, soreness hours after exercise, swollen or painful. joints and lameness. Nutrition is the key element in the holistic prevention and treatment of arthritis to the extent that animals brought up on a natural preservative-flee diet seldom suffer from this disease. Arthritis is often a result of poor nutrition combined with hereditary factors. Arthritis is a whole-body disease and therefore needs an holistic approach to treatment. Because it is an autoimmune disease, emphasis is on boosting the immune system and improving the overall health of the animal as well as encouraging elimination of toxins. Toxins settle in the joints, malting the problem worse, therefore detoxification needs to be part of treatment. Holistic treatment may not bring about a complete cure, but it can slow down progression and give your pet a much more comfortable life. Arthritis is a chronic disease, therefore natural therapies require patience and commitment since treatment will be long-term. Structural therapies like chiropractic and osteopathy are of great help in all musco-skeletal problems. Acupuncture and healing also help greatly with pain relief, boosting the immune system and stimulating self-healing. If you do decide to opt for the natural approach, remember that medical drugs should only be phased out under veterinary guidance. Diet - Change to a natural preservative-free diet which includes plenty of raw vegetables and fruit, easily digested protein, e.g. fish, eggs, chicken, turkey, live yoghurt, cottage cheese and tofu, cooked whole grains, e.g. brown rice, and pure fresh water, not tap water. Fasting for one day a week helps to remove toxins from the system. During the fast you can give your pet carrot and celery juice, barley water, rice water or vegetable broth water. If your pet is overweight it puts extra strain on joints and ligaments and speeds up degeneration (see weight problems/overweight). Other helpful additions to the diet include apple cider vinegar (½-3 teaspoons), a yeast-free vitamin B complex (1-3 tablets), kelp (1-3 tablets), vitamin C (5OO~7,OOOmg), cod liver oil (½-3 teaspoons), vitamin E (5~3OOiu), bonemeal, wheat germ oil (½-2 teaspoons), lecithin (½-2 teaspoons), and a good-quality pet multi-mineral and vitamin complex. Older pets or those with digestive problems may also need digestive enzymes. As a preventative measure, it is really important to give good nutrition to pregnant females (to protect their young from developing arthritis) by providing a natural diet and additional vitamin C (see chapter four). Exercise - Ensure moderate, regular exercise related to your pet’s breed and plenty of sunshine and warmth. Dogs benefit from swimming in the sea, but make sure they are dried well afterwards so that they do not sit around damp and cold. Aromatherapy - Massaging the affected areas using essential oils is soothing to stiff and painful joints and increases the circulation. Beneficial oils include juniper, eucalyptus, birch, thyme, rosemary and pine. Add a few drops of one or more essential oils to a base of olive oil or sweet almond oil. Bach flower remedies - Use crab apple for cleansing and detoxifying, homeboy for strengthening. Biochemical tissue salts - Use calc. flour., nat. phos., nat. sulph. Use silica for inherited joint pains, combination M for rheumatic pain. Herbs - The following herbs help to cleanse and reduce inflammation: celery seeds, garlic, meadowsweet, devil’s claw and cornsilk. Use skullcap, valerian and feverfew for pain relief Alfalfa, aloe vera and chlorophyll help to cleanse toxins from the body. Use echinacea and goldenseal for the immune system. Liquorice root is a natural anti-inflammatory. Other herbs that can be added to food include the green leaf herbs, such as nettles, dandelions, watercress and parsley, which are all good detoxifers. (Parsley and watercress are also high in vitamin C.) Comfrey is the bone-healing herb. A combination of slippery elm and cayenne in a 10:1 ratio can be mixed into a paste with water and used as a poultice. Homeopathy - Rhus. tox. is the ‘classic’ arthritis remedy for stiffness on getting up which eases with movement but is worse in cold, damp weather. Use bryonia when pain is worse for movement, arnica for swelling or bruising, calc. carb. for old, stiff, overweight pets. |
IMMUNE SYSTEM AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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IMMUNE SYSTEM AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES An animal's immune system protects it from infectious diseases like kennel cough and distemper. A healthy immune system will be able to defend the animal against viral, bacterial or fungal invasions, whereas a weakened immune system will not. This is a key point in understanding why some animals become infected and others do not, since infectious agents are always around, but only those with weakened defence systems become ill. Many of the infectious diseases that affect cats and dogs can be fatal, therefore it is vital to take your pet to the vet if you suspect an infection. Some of the more common infectious diseases include parvovirus, distemper, kennel cough, lyme disease, canine hepatitis, feline leukaemia virus, feline infectious peritonitis, feline immunodeficiency virus, chiamydia (cats), ringworm, skin diseases, wound infections, auto-immune diseases (allergies, asthma) and cancer. Many things can weaken the immune system and leave a pet open to disease, including stress, chemicals and food additives, heavy-metal poisoning, air pollution, frequent or multiple vaccinations, bad diet and unnatural lifestyle. Our pets are getting diseases now that were unheard of 100 years ago, and many people put this down to increased stress on the immune system. The best way to fight infection is to keep the immune system strong - prevention is better than cure. Pets that are fed a natural preservative-free diet and regular supplements are far less likely to become infected, and far more likely to recover if they do become ill. Signs that your pet has an infectious illness are runny, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing, loss of appetite, listlessness, vomiting, diarrhoea and a fever. The earlier the infection is caught, the easier it is to cure. Natural treatments and remedies are highly effective in boosting and strengthening the immune system and maintaining resistance to infectious diseases. However, always take your pet to see the vet, since infectious diseases can be fatal. Let them know what natural treatment approach you wish to follow and get a referral. Suitable treatments include acupuncture, aromatherapy, diet and food supplements, flower essences, healing, herbs and homoeopathy. Before treating your pet at home, read the relevant chapters for information on treatment and remedies, dosage, suppliers, etc. Diet A natural preservative-free diet and supplements is the cornerstone of a healthy immune system, whereas a bad diet invites disease. Fasting is really helpful when there is a fever or at the onset of an infection (see chapter three for details). If you only add one supplement make it vitamin C. It helps to rebuild the immune system and is a good preventative measure against infections. Use high quantities of vitamin C spread throughout the day (you can go to bowel-tolerance levels). Other immune boosting supplements are B-complex vitamins, vitamins A and D (or use cod liver oil), zinc, magnesium, calcium, Vitamin E and selenium. Apple cider vinegar added to food or water is also an immune booster, as is royal jelly. Do not use brewer's yeast in cases of fungal or bacterial infections (see chapter four for details on food supplements). Aromatherapy - Immune4oosting oils include lemon, sage, thyme, tea tree and bergamot. They can be used for massage or in a diffuser. Use bergamot, lemon and eucalyptus for fevers. Using essential oils in a diffuser/burner can help to prevent the spread of infections to other animals. Bach flower remedies - Use rescue remedy at the onset of symptoms, crab apple for cleansing, hornbeam to strengthen, olive for very ill, weak animals. There are many other potent flower essences from around the would that are helpful in fighting infections. Herbs - Use goldenseal and echinacea for the immune system. Garlic has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. St John's wort has reputed anti-viral properties. Aloe vera is a liver cleanser and digestive aid. Other liver-supportive herbs are dandelion, parsley and red beet powder. Nutritious herbs include alfalfa, oatstraw, horsetail, ginseng and liquid chlorophyll. Homoeopathy - Use aconite at the start of symptoms, belladonna for fevers, gelsemium for flu-like symptoms or distemper. have the great value of being able to cross the placental barrier because of their cellular affinity and their dependence on energy transfer. PARVOVIRUS DISEASE This is a virus infection which principally affects puppies, although older animals are also susceptible to a lesser degree. Rapid deaths can follow infection in the young animal, chiefly from dehydration and involvement of the heart muscle. ETIOLOGY. Various viruses have been implicated with names such as CPV (parvo-like) and CCV (corona-like). The virus is believed to be closely related to that which causes enteritis in mink and to that causing feline panleucopenia. Stress is an added factor which makes the animal more susceptible. CLINICAL SIGNS. Typically the disease has a sudden onset, with the patient showing signs of depression. Vomiting and diarrhoea soon set in, the faeces being watery, extremely foul-smelling and having an orange-yellow colour. Blood may be present both in the stomach contents and the faeces. Dehydration is marked especially in puppies. The temperature may be only slightly raised and as often as not is normal. The mouth may show small vesicles which, on rupturing, leave a raw bleeding surface. DIAGNOSIS. This is based on clinical signs, although laboratory tests will show which particular virus is responsible. Blood tests show a deficiency of white blood-cells. TREATMENT If disease is suspected, the following remedies should be considered: 1. ACONITUM 30c. Should be given as soon as possible, one dose every hour for four doses. This remedy will also have a most beneficial effect on any dog which the owner or attendant may think has been subjected to stress in any form. VIRUS DISEASES 2. PHOSPHORUS 30c. This is the remedy of choice to control gastric symptoms. One dose should be given every hour for four doses and this usually succeeds in allaying vomiting. It also helps control any bleeding from the stomach. 3. ARSEN. ALB. 30c. This remedy is the main one to control diarrhoea in the acute stages, and again frequent doses are necessary. 4. IRIS VERSICOLOR 30c. This is a useful remedy to follow after acute symptoms have been controlled by the previous remedies. 5. CROTALUS HORR. 30c. If there is considerable blood being lost in the faeces it may be necessary to employ this remedy in addition to those already mentioned. It is one of the main antihaemorrhagic remedies we have and frequent doses are advisable. PREVENTION A homoeopathic oral vaccine exists based on the causative virus and the usual recommendation is as follows: One dose should be given night and morning for three days followed by one per month for six months. This nosode can be given to pups of an early age, e.g. two to three weeks and thereby offers an advantage over conventional vaccines. It is entirely safe and without any side effects. Experience in practice has shown that this nosode has given consistently good results and no breakdowns have been reported. The oral vaccine can also be used to supplement the remedies outlined and will aid their action. |
PRE-POST SURGERY HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
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PRE-POST SURGERY HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES When your pet needs to have surgery, after trying checking all
possible avenues to heal instead of cut out!! If pet is showing fear, especially if given pain killers, and looks disillusioned and confused, give a dose Aconite 200C. PET STERILISATION The following remedies below that match surgery should be given one
hour after the last dose of Arnica 1m or 200C, for two to three days
unless otherwise stated by Homeopath: SPECIFIC AILMENTS AFTER SURGERY Bleeding Trauma to Tissue: Wound Infection External Applications: Constipation: If improvement is not obvious after 24 hours, consider another
remedy. In case of Emergency ie poisonings, car/accidents/injuries etc. always take your Pet to Vet Surgeon immediately.
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STOMACH PROBLEMS Diarrhoea It can be allowed to go for a day or two in adults with home treatment. Young animals should be taken to the vet within a few hours if it doesn1t clear up. Dehydration can occur very quickly in the young ones and should be carefully cared for. If blood is seen in the stool it will look black or if violent diarrhoea, abdominal distension, dehydration, vomiting, fever, or respiratory symptoms are observed, don't hesitate and get to a vet immediately. Diarrhoea is a symptom not a disease. There are many reasons a pet could have diarrhoea. He could have eaten something spoiled - garbage, dead animals, or have stolen food, drank milk, or eaten too many bones if not used to them. Rapid changes to an animal's diet can cause diarrhoea as well. More serious causes include toxins in flea preparations, plants, or
intestinal parasites. Most veterinarians will recommend a
"fast" to clear up diarrhoea. Keep water available and you may
wish to add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or give broth with soy
sauce. Slowly introducing cooked rice and boiled chicken after a fast
will help get her back on track. Chronic diarrhoea may be caused by the
animal's diet. A change to a natural, raw diet may be what's needed.
Dyes, preservatives, and other synthetic chemicals can cause the animal
to react by having loose bowels. Beginning by fasting for a day or two
will help ease the transition to a natural diet. Keep fresh water
available at all times. Add the new foods gradually as a rapid change in
diet will only exacerbate the situation. Once on a natural diet it will
help to add digestive enzymes to meals to help properly digest and
utilize all the food. Lack of B-complex vitamins can cause diarrhoea.
Also too much vitamin C can cause diarrhoea. As a pet becomes stronger
and needs less vitamin C her tolerance level decreases causing the
diarrhoea. Infectious causes of diarrhoea call for vitamin C to be added
with a liquid. Acidophilus can be added to increase the good intestinal
flora. This is easily done by adding a bit of live culture yoghurt to a
meal. Homeopathy provides many choices for helping alleviate diarrhoea. Arsenicum AIb. -- diarrhoea from eating spoiled meat, when diarrhoea is seen with frequent vomiting Bellis Per.-- yellow, painless, smelly diarrhoea par Carbo Veg. -- moist flatulence or painful diarrhoea in old dogs Chamomilla -- for young dogs, watery and greenish China (cinchona officinalis) -- when dog is debilitated from vomiting and diarrhoea and has lost a lot of vital fluids Colchicum -- ineffectual urging, jelly like stools Colocynthis --
diarrhoea with colic and pain, irritable or angry, Croton tig -- for frequent watery diarrhoea, gurgling and stool is watery and forceful Ipecac -- bloody diarrhoea with abdominal pain and fever with vomiting Merc cor. -- frequent diarrhoea with straining and blood, forceful spurts Natrum Sulph. -- diarrhoea with gas, large quantities, yellow and liquid or soft and loose Phosphorus -- copious ongoing, debilitating diarrhoea, difficulty in producing a small quantity of foul smelling hard or partly formed with liquid faeces and followed by weakness Veratrum AIb. -- dysentery, helps control dehydration Herbs can also be very effective in relieving diarrhoea symptoms. Slippery elm syrup or powder mixed with honey or water is very
soothing and quite effective. Carob powder can also be mixed with honey
and water and half a teaspoon given three times per day for three days.
Other herbs that can be given include: Activated charcoal can be used to absorb toxins but should be used sparingly. Use one-half to one teaspoon of powder or 1-3 tablets or capsules every 2-3 hours for 24 hours only. Flower essences can be given for support: Crab Apple for cleansing, Vine to help relax, Cedar which detoxifies contaminants and pollutants and poi sons, Loquat or Paw Paw to aid dietary changes, and Sweet Bell Pepper, Clover, Chamomile, or Vervain to help diarrhoea caused by stress or emotional causes. Keep in mind that you should try to find the cause of the diarrhoea and eliminate that. This isn't always possible, but for the times it is, you and your friends will be spared a lot of discomfort. diarrhoea - starve dog for 24hrs giving only mineral water to drink
and a teaspoonful of live yoghurt 3 times a day. or Cook and mash a few
sweet chestnuts and add a heaped teaspoon to your dog's daily diet to
aid recover or one teaspoon of lime juice in the dogs diet will also
help. Diarrhoea is not always a sign of illness. It has lots of causes,
many of which are just the body's natural way of getting rid of
irritants such as food allergies, bacterial or viral infections, worms
and toxins. In these cases, the diarrhoea usually stops once the toxins
have been evacuated, and as long as there are no other signs of illness
it is best to leave your pet to it. Other factors, such as a change of
diet or stress, can also bring on mild diarrhoea. Some animals will
naturally seek out plants that will give them diarrhoea as a way of
detoxifying their system. A short-term attack of diarrhoea is not
usually a worrying sign, but long-term diarrhoea is and an animal can
get very dehydrated and lose essential nutrients. If there is blood or
mucus in the stools, tarry, black-coloured stools or if the diarrhoea is
accompanied by other symptoms of illness, take your pet to the vet.
Puppies and kittens should always be taken to the vet at the first sign
of diarrhoea since they can dehydrate very quickly and can even die
without swift treatment. Diet - At the onset of diarrhoea, the most important treatment is a Aromatherapy - Chamomile, geranium and sandalwood can be added to
olive oil and massaged into the abdomen to soothe the digestive tract. Bach flower remedies - Use crab apple for cleansing. Biochemical tissue salts - Use nat. mur. for thin, watery diarrhoea,
or diarrhoea which alternates with constipation. Use nat. phos. for
foul-smelling, green stools, and combination S for stomach upsets. Herbs - Garlic helps to fight infections. Slippery elm, as a syrup,
powder or tea, is soothing and nourishing. Aloe Vera juice is soothing
and adds nutrients. Parsley and fenugreek are digestive tonics. Homoeopathy - Use arsen. alb. for watery stools, arsenic for vomiting
and diarrhoea, mere. cor. for frequent diarrhoea with straining but no
vomiting. Flatulence Also see stomach problems, constipation, diarrhoea. Aromatherapy - Peppermint can be massaged around the abdomen. Biochemical tissue salts - Use mag. phos. or combination E for
flatulence and indigestion. Herbs - Aniseed, caraway, peppermint and fennel all help to reduce
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TRAVEL WITH ANIMALS Travel can agitate even the most laid-back animals, but tranquilizers should be your last resort. I find that many animals — like humans — prefer to be cognizant of their surroundings. Cats especially like to "feel their feet" beneath them — drugs may make them feel woozy and unsteady. So why not try some of nature's relaxants instead? I usually recommend this herbal concoction: one-half teaspoon of powdered valerian root plus one teaspoon each of hops and chamomile and one-quarter teaspoon of lavender. Simply mix them all together in 1 capsules (available in health food stores). Valerian has a strong odor, so capsules are a must. Use one capsule for a small dog or cat and up to four capsules for a large dog. Homeopathically, if the dog is just out and out sick and a bad traveller, you need to give one tablet of Nux Vomica 30c 15 mins. Prior to the journey. If the dog drools and just looks a bit off prior to possible sickness then Cocculus 30c again 15 mins. Prior to the journey may help. Crysatllised Ginger is excellent for soothing poorly tums. What I do is to bash it up so it is like a fine powder then pop it down the back of the throat. If you need help or advice on How To Give Homeopathic Pills, contact me and I will send you the information. You can also give Ipecac 30c half an hour before a trip which is for nausea and vomiting and Nelsons, who make these pills, actually do a travel sickness tablet for animals. NOTE: Do not use valerian if your animal has had liver or heart disorder without checking with your veterinarian first. And as with any medication, I suggest doing a trial run at home a week prior to your trip. Watch for any peculiar effects. Bach Remedies you can try
Massage can also quiet a hyped-up animal: Kneading certain acupressure points can stimulate the smooth flow of circulation and energy. You'll need to do a little feeling around first. Find the point on the midline on top of the head, just in front of the small bump called the external occipital protuberance (about level with the ear attachments). In traditional Chinese medicine, this is the most yang point of the body. Yang is the heated movement of energy, like the combustion process in an engine. Ever notice that when you feel anxious, everything seems to be boiling up to that point? Gently rub (counterclockwise) or press this area for up to two minutes. Massaging the ear flaps is also very relaxing. We can send out details of 'doggie massage' if you get In touch. We use this a lot on a lot of anxious, aggressive, nervous dogs as well as Rescue Dogs. This problem does not just affect humans who are travelling. Herbal remedies can be quite soothing. I've found that a mixture of one to two tablespoons of ginger, cinnamon, and camomile tea calms the stomach when given one-half hour before travelling. Finally, remember to give your animal friend ample cool air. Crack the windows or keep the air conditioner on. And make plenty of stops to allow dogs a stretch or run on terra firma, and cats a short stroking. Some animals are just plain scared of journeying away from home. For these, Rescue Remedy — a combination Bach flower essence — can be fortifying. Use 5 to 10 drops diluted in a one-ounce dropper bottle of spring or distilled water. Shake the solution several times and administer one to three dropperfuls three to four times on the morning of the excursion and again just before setting out. If you can, give another dose at rest stops en route. animals are often best confined to their carriers in cars. If your dog prefers a seat, you can buy harnesslike seat belts to secure him in case of abrupt stops along the way (these are available in local pet stores or through pet accessory catalogues). Remember, animals are just as likely as humans to be injured in cars, so make sure you protect all of your passengers. If you have to leave your animal friend at home when you travel, here are some tips to ensure an angst-free separation period.
To help with travel problems here is a little bit more advice: Diet: A healthy diet generally will help to keep the digestive system in good condition. Do not feed your pet for at least an hour before travelling and make sure they have access to fresh water at all times. OR make up a camomile tea and give that to the dog instead of water periodically. Aromatherapy: A few drops of peppermint or melissa on your pets travel blankets can help. Biochemecial Tissue Salts, Known as New Era: Use Kali Phos. For nervous sickness, Nat Phos. For stomach upsets. The dosage is on the bottle. Follow it carefully. Herbs: NOT TO BE USED IF THE ANIMAL IS ON HOMEOPATHIC PILLS. If not, Ginger is probably the first choice for travel sickness, or try peppermint. Ginger can be added to homemade biscuits, or you can buy Ginger biscuits, but make sure they're not full of sugar, try a Health Shop for these. It can also be given as described above, given as a tea or tincture half an hour before the journey. If anyone wants more detailed information on the Bach Remedies which cover a lot of problems, just get in touch and we will send you a complete listing of all their properties, what they can do. They work not on the physical side of the animal but the mental side. Sometimes the results are spectacular, other times, if the problem is a longstanding one it can be a few weeks before any difference is seen. But, take it from me, they do work. Always take your pets favourite toy along with you. Sometimes it helps to have a familiar thing if it is a nervous or stressed traveller.
If you are having serious behavioural problems with the dog travelling,then I strongly suggest that you get in touch with us for some help. We can often do more when we're with the dog and see how you all interact so it is money well spent. Well, I hope this helps you all have a calm and pleasant trip. |
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PET VITAMINS Pet Vitamin Researcher, Wendell Belfield, DVM, believes a number of pet diseases to be forms of sub clinical scurvy, the Vitamin C deficiency disease. DOGS CATS In CATS, Wendell Belfield, DVM attribute killer viral disease including: Feline leukemia, FUS (feline urologic syndrome), fading kitten deaths, poor coat, and general ill health to sub-clinical scurvy due to lack of Vitamin C. The common wisdom is that
humans, other primates, guinea pigs, and a few birds need to get
vitamin C in their diets. Conventional Treatment often
consists of rest. surgery and/or steroids, nonspecific
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), aspirin, penicillamine or
methotrexate. Alternative treatment
Nutritional Considerations Vitamin C is a vital nutrient in bone
and cartilage metabolism. Although dogs, unlike humans, can
manufacture their own vitamin C, they may not produce enough to
counter the effects of aging, stress, inherited dysfunctions,
environmental irritants and poor quality or high fat pet foods. Unfortunately; ordinary
vitamin C may cause Conventional Treatment often consists of rest.
surgery and/or steroids, nonspecific anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS),
aspirin, penicillamine or methotrexate. Alternative treatment
Nutritional Considerations Vitamin C is a vital nutrient in bone
and cartilage metabolism. Although dogs, unlike humans, can
manufacture their own vitamin C, they may not produce enough to
counter the effects of aging, stress, inherited dysfunctions,
environmental irritants and poor quality or high fat pet foods. Unfortunately; ordinary
vitamin C may cause gastrointestinal upsets in dogs. A form of
vitamin C that would promote higher levels of intracellular
ascorbic acid without negative side effects would be a useful and
unique product. Clinical Study The effect of different forms of
vitamin C on various locomotor dysfunctions of dogs were
investigated by veterinarians at The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
in Utah. Over 100 case studies were evaluated, using varying
strengths and combinations of mineral ascorbates, ascorbic acid
and microcrystalline cellulose during a six-month period. The vitamin C ascorbate / metabolite complex used in the study was Ester-C. Product Background According to the manufacturer, Inter-Cal Corporation, of Prescott, Arizona, Ester-C is a patented ascorbate supplement containing calcium ascorbate, naturally occurring dehydroascorbate and the vitamin C metabolite, threonate. Threonate permits ascorbate to be more rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, to cross cell membranes more efficiently, reach higher cellular levels and be excreted more slowly than ordinary vitamin C. Ester-C ascorbate is pH neutral and believed to be water and partially fat soluble. Mechanism Of Action Vitamin C may act as an immunoresponsive and chrondrogenerative agent. In degenerative (i.e.,
aging) or inflammatory conditions, collagen breakdown is
excessive, resulting in joint discomfort and skeletal changes. Conclusion 78 percent of the
study dogs receiving Ester-C calcium ascorbate showed improved
mobility within four to five days. The consistency and degree of
response demonstrated that Ester-C calcium ascorbate provided
symptomatic relief to the study dogs suffering from selected
chronic joint and musculoskeletal disorders.
Other Benefical Vitamins
Supplements Kelp Powder
Apple Cider Vinegar ( brown not white)
SUMMER SKIN ITCH - Healing For promoting hair growth,
healing sore skin, and as a Anti-Itch Solution. B-Complex Vitamin Supplement
Vitamin C Healing
For Chronic Disease
Faster absorption OF Vit C For CHRONIC ILLNESSES.
Vitamin C-Viral diseases - Effective & Safe You will need to ask your vet to follow suggested Vit C dosages and vitamins below, as many vets are not familiar with using Vit C therapeutically. Megadoses of Vitamin C, administered intravenously, in amounts of half a gram (500mg) of (2.2kg) of body weight. To be Given twice(2) x
daily. Many conventional Vets will
not understand the use of Vitamin C and will not wish to use it,
simply ask them to refer you to someone who would be more open to
natural healing therapies. Natural Treatment for
Distemper: Natural Treatment for Parvo
Virus: Natural treatment for Mange
: Natural treatment for Hip
Dysplasia
Works on ALL animals -
digestive system, chest infections, internal disorders, skin
infections, gastrointestinal upsets in dogs. A form of vitamin C
that would promote higher levels of intracellular ascorbic acid
without negative side effects would be a useful and unique
product. Clinical Study The effect of different forms of vitamin C
on various locomotor dysfunctions of dogs were investigated by
veterinarians at The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. Over
100 case studies were evaluated, using varying strengths and
combinations of mineral ascorbates, ascorbic acid and
microcrystalline cellulose during a six-month period.
Adkins, T. O. and Kronfield, D.S.: Diet of racing sled dogs affects erythrocyte depression by stress. Canadian Vet. J., 23:260-3, 1982 Allen, T.A., and Hand, M.S.: Conditionally Essential Nutrients. Proc. 8th ACVIM Forum, pp. 809-811, 1990 Belfield, W.O.: Chronic subclinical scurvy and canine hip dysplasia. Veterinary Medicine/Small Animal Clinician, 1399-1401, 1976 Berg, G.E.: Polyascorbate (C-Flex), and interesting alternative by problems in support and movement apparatus in dogs. Norwegian Veterinary Journal 102:579-581, 1990 Dockter, C unpublished data. Donoghue, S., Kronfeld, D.S. and Banta, C.A.: A possible vitamin C requirements in racing sled dogs fed a high fat diet, In: Nutrition Malnutrition and Diet in Dogs and Cats ed. by meyer, H and Kienzle, E. pp. 110-114, Hanover, Tierarztliche Hochschule, 1988. Fay, M.J.: Possible effect of ascorbic acid metabolites on the cellular uptake of ascorbic acid and other compounds. A dissertation for degree of Doctor of Philosophy, University of Mississippi, 1992 Goodman, S., Vitamin C; The Master Nutrient, Keats Publishing, Inc. Connecticut, 1991 Kronfeld, D.S.: Stress supplements: Protein and vitamin C, Purebred Dogs / Kennel Gazette, 100.10:8-9. 1983 Lewis, D.L., Morris, Jr. M.L., and Hand, M.S.: Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Mark Morris Assoc., Kansas, 1990 Newman, N.L., unpublished data. Smith, C.: Moro on vitamin C, Natural Pet, Vol2, No. 6:18-19, 1993 Stein, D.: Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats, The crossing press, California, 1993
Flaxseed Oil
(cancer/autoimmune/lupus) Is good to add a little into
your pets daily meals for skin problems. Flaxseed may prove useful in the nutritional management of patients (human and animal ) with autoimmune diseases. For example, systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is an inflammatory disease that occurs mainly
in young women. Studies show that patients
with SLE exhibit increased production of platelet-activating
factor (PAF), a mediator of immune response and promoter of
platelet aggregation. In one study of nine
patients with lupus nephritis, PAF-induced platelet aggregation
was inhibited and renal function improved when subjects consumed
15 to 45 g flaxseed/day for four weeks.
Grapeseed /compound Liquid Extract Herb Another antioxidant, giving
a healthy cardiovascular. Spirulina (powder) It contains appreciable
amounts of vitamin A(as beta-caroten), B1,2,3,612, folic acid,
biotin, pantothenic acid or B5, inosital, bioflavonoids from rutin,
and some vitamin E. It is high in essential fatty acids,
linoleic and gamma linolenic acid. It is high in calcium and
potassium as well as containing magnesium, phosphorous,
sodium,iron,manganese, zinc,copper,selenium and chromium. Some of the nutirition
support For Cancer (animals) patients: Aloe Vera
(fresh from Your Plant at home)
If not using plant from home
for your cat- Buy the Aloe Vera POWDER in Capsules for your CAT. Evening Primrose Oil Lecithin Grains Acidopholus Garlic Organic NeemSeed Oil Natural Flea Repellant for
Felines. Liquid Chlorophyll Copyright 2000-2001© |
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WHEN THUNDER ROLLS By Kirsten Leigh Bell This is a portion of the Whole Dog Journal's article "When Thunder Rolls: The Most Comprehensive List of Remedies for Noise Phobic Dogs" by CJ Puotinen. Kristen contributed to this article's section on Aromatherapy. AROMATHERAPY To most Americans, aromatherapy means perfume, bath salts, air sprays, and similar products. One woman told Kristen Leigh Bell that she would like to try aromatherapy for her dog but felt uncomfortable at the thought of lighting candles on the floor all around him. "Mainstream aromatherapy is a booming business," says Bell, a certified aromatherapist, "but it has nothing to do with the therapeutic use of pure, plant-derived essential oils and hydrosols." Bell, who specializes in aromatherapy for dogs and cats, is completing a master’s degree at the highly regarded Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. Her thesis topic is aromatherapy for pets. In blending massage oils and spritzes that address thunderstorm phobias as well as other canine fears, Bell chose from a variety of essential oils that have proven sedative effects on the central nervous system. "Some, such as basil (Ocimum basilicum) and ylang ylang (Cananga odorata)," she says, "are excellent for stress, anxiety, grief, and mental fatigue." Bell says the essential oils with the most profound calming effects are lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), valerian root (Valariana officinalis), spikenard (*Nardostachys jatamansi), mandarin petitgrain (the leaves of *Citrus sinensis), sweet marjoram (*Origanum majorana), bergamot (the peel of *Citrus aurantium), and neroli (the same plant’s blossoms). "My ‘Calm Down’ blend and ‘Fear/Anxiety’ blend share some of the same oils but are very different in scent," Bell says. "Some clients find that using both blends works best for dogs with serious anxiety." Some who have used these blends to treat their dogs’ thunderstorm phobias and other noise-related fears combine the essential oil blends with flower essences, or they give an herbal capsule at the same time and, as the essential oils begin to wear off, the digested herbs become effective. "Essential oils have an almost immediate effect," says Bell, "because when their volatile chemicals are inhaled and absorbed into a dog’s large and very active nasal cavity, they affect the central nervous system." COMBINING REMEDIES Linda Walker, who raises Akitas in Michigan, took Speedo to her first dog show when the puppy was seven months old. "That was a big mistake on my part," she says. "It was a National Specialty held outdoors under a huge white tent, and the noise level was astronomical, with big crowds, shrill whistles, and people screaming, yelling, clapping, and cheering. Speedo did well, including winning her class, but she was badly frightened, and she absolutely hated dog shows and loud noises after that." Walker tried Bell’s Calm Down and Fear/Anxiety blends in combination with the Rescue Remedy she had previously used alone without success. "I discovered that it works best to use Fear/Anxiety before leaving the van; then I switch to Calm Down," she reports. "You can see the tension leaving her as soon as I spritz her chest and neck. It has taken some work, but by combining these spritzes with flower essence sprays and calming signals, we have made tremendous progress." Walker also uses the blends for dogs who fear the veterinarian’s office. To make a calming massage oils blend at home, Bell recommends mixing 10 drops of any of the essential oils listed above (15 drops for a large dog) with one ounce (two tablespoons) sweet almond, hazelnut, jojoba, sesame, or other cold pressed vegetable oil. "Lavender, sweet orange, and marjoram are the least expensive therapeutic-quality essential oils," she says, "and they are easy to find. The more daring might try valerian root, bergamot, and ylang ylang. Experiment until you find your dog’s favorite blend. To apply the oils blend, massage it into the dog’s neck and chest. "Always take advantage of making this a rewarding experience," says Bell, "with lots of positive reinforcement." To make a spritz, mix 15 to 30 drops of essential oil with one ounce (two tablespoons) vodka and add enough water to make one cup of solution. Spray the air around you dog as often as desired. Alternatively, apply several drops of essential oil to a bandana handkerchief and tie it around your dogs neck, or purchase a nebulizing diffuser, which releases essential oils into the air. Copyright 2000 -http://www.aromaleigh.com/
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASEWhen
intake exceeds elimination this creates an excess in the body.
This excess can lead to one or both of the following as the body
attempts to maintain the balance between intake and output: 1.
Decreased intake by loss of appetite or development of a fussy
appetite. Short-lived
or minor imbalance will be dealt with unnoticed but a prolonged
excess will lead to the following signs of disease. Storage
of excess leads to weight gain. This is more commonly seen in the
less active dog. Elimination
of excess gives rise to one or more of the following signs: These
signs of discharge of excess, while unpleasant and uncomfortable
are NOT symptoms of true illness. They are actually signs that the
body is making adjustments in order to maintain health and that
changes in lifestyle - especially diet - are needed. If we should
attempt to "cure" these problems, with medication for
example, without dealing with the cause this would be akin to
switching off the fire alarm without putting the fire out. DEVELOPMENT
OF DISEASE STAGE 2
If
imbalance between input and output persists over a period of time,
the build-up of wastes (toxins) in the body will eventually begin
to interfere with the proper function of the body systems. A
vicious cycle of deterioration develops
This
may take weeks, months or years depending on the individual dog. At
this stage one might encounter the following problems: DEVELOPMENT
OF DISEASE STAGE 3
As
the build-up of toxins continues, the major organ systems will
start to show signs of degeneration and failure. At this stage,
quality of life is likely to be impaired and the animal's life may
be at risk. One may encounter for example: Although
I have described the development of disease as taking place in
three distinct phases, in practice all stages develop
simultaneously. For example, when the body is eliminating toxic
waste it is unlikely that all the waste can be expelled. It is
probable that some clogging of the major organs will occur at an
early stage. Clogging of the organs of elimination themselves
(kidneys, lungs, liver, intestine) will further hinder the removal
of wastes from the system, thus accelerating the deterioration. see
also: arthritis,
behaviour,
ear
inflammation, moulting,
obesity,
the older
dog, skin
problems, teeth
and gum disease, digestive
disorders, coprophagia,
anal
glands, epilepsy,
growth,
vaccination Re-Printed
Courtesy of : Mr. John Burns BVMS, Lic.Ac. MRCVS (©
2002 Burns Pet Nutrition Ltd)
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