CHRONIC
KIDNEY (RENAL) FAILURE - the holistic approach Testimonial
of Feline with kidney (renal) failure: Full Recovery
Presumably, the term “chronic kidney failure” suggests that the kidneys
have quit working and are, therefore, not making urine. However, by definition,
kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys to remove waste products
from the blood. This definition can occasionally create confusion because
some will equate kidney failure with failure to make urine. Kidney failure
is NOT the inability to make urine. Ironically, most dogs in kidney failure
are actually producing large quantities of urine, but the body’s wastes
are not being effectively eliminated.
"Kidney failure" might mean compromised, overworked kidneys - or it
might mean damaged kidneys (i.e., severe, chronic renal failure).
Kidneys can be damaged - irreparably, so the veterinary information says
- by a whole slew of environmental poisons and veterinary treatment drugs,
and via other disease forces as well (such as kidney infections, diabetes,
leptospirosis, cancer, as examples). And kidney problems can be inherited
(especially by certain breeds). (By the way, I've read that kidney
failure is supposedly easier to treat in cats than in dogs.) Kidney
failure (renal disease - increased thirst, dehydration, loss of appetite,
urination changes, maybe nausea and pain) is common in elderly pets - systems
do fail as we get older, whoever we are. But the kidneys are one
of the critical factors in eliminating toxins from the body - and they
become less efficient with age, and with toxin loading. (Which can
be a problem at any age, just like with humans.)" more
on kidney failure
Russell Swift, DVM on kidney disease - "Fortunately, since I
have turned to a holistic approach to wellness, I have seen many dogs and
cats outlive their death sentence by years. I believe there are three major
reasons for kidneys to degenerate and eventually fail: 1) poor
quality nutrition, 2) toxicity and 3) chronic
disease. I have discussed in many previous articles the failings of processed
foods. Inadequate and improper protein sources and low moisture content
(of dry foods) are the two major kidney stressors I believe occur in commercial
foods. The kidneys also take a hard hit from many toxins to which the body
is exposed. Many conventional medications, notably nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories
and certain antibiotics, are very damaging
to the kidneys. Ultimately, there is not much known about the long-term
effects of many food additives and preservatives; fluoride
in the drinking water; and all the pesticides and
herbicides used in, on and around our companion animals (and ourselves!).
Item number three on the list above is a term used by homeopaths to describe
a chronic disturbance in the body's function that results in symptoms.
Diet
in controlling Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
When I am confronted with a dog or cat who has been diagnosed with
chronic renal (kidney) failure (CRF), I generally begin by educating the
animal's guardian about the dangers of commercial foods
and
the benefits of fresh-food feeding. Conventional veterinarians are under
the misunderstanding that low protein diets are the best way to feed an
animal with chronic renal failure. My experience is that such an approach
will lead to the death of the animal in a few months (thus bringing their
prognosis to fruition). I have found that just the opposite approach is
the most effective for most animals. I suggest feeding a high protein,
raw-meat-based
diet. I have seen dramatic reductions in elevated kidney blood tests
within two weeks in some patients. Why does conventional medicine do the
opposite? Because all of the conventional nutrition research is done with
processed foods. I haven't seen any done with raw foods. I believe this
is the reason for the research data. Heat-treated animal protein, as found
in commercial foods, is more difficult to digest. This results in more
protein (nitrogen) waste, which the kidneys must remove from the bloodstream.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a protein waste that is measured in a blood
test. Therefore, a diet that has high levels of cooked protein is more
stressful to the kidneys and results in higher toxicity (BUN) in the blood
if the kidneys are not functioning well. Raw protein, in comparison, digests
more completely with less waste. This results in more protein for healing
and rebuilding tissue without the renal stress. Remember, by nature carnivores
eat a very high protein diet. They should have the ability to handle it.
Another benefit of the raw foods is that they contain much more water than
dry foods. This helps the kidneys discharge waste material. I would not
be writing this information if I had not seen many animals improve on such
a regimen. Other holistic vets are having the same results." read
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Diet in controlling Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
In the past, it was believed that a low protein diet was essential
in controlling Chronic Renal Failure (CRF). The idea behind this
is to cut down on the kidneys' load. However, studies done on dogs
in renal failure, show that a low protein diet did not help the GFR or
BUN of said dogs. Since cats have an even higher protein requirement
than dogs, it seems unlikely that they could thrive on low protein diets.
As an obligate carnivore, they need the nutrients only available from meat.
So one has to walk a fine line between making sure all the kitty's nutritional
needs are met, and keeping the stress on the kidneys as low as possible.
Testimonial
of Feline with kidney (renal) failure: Full Recovery
Dr. Derek Duval, VMD - "Do high protein diets causes renal failure?
No. In dogs they have removed 7/8 of the renal mass and then placed them
on diets of various protein level and quality. Dietary protein had no effect
on the development of renal failure. In cats similar studies suggest that
dietary protein level is not associated with renal failure."
"Very Important to Feed a ALL Natural Diet
homeprepared meals of cooked or raw chicken ot
turkey meats ( any type of artifical foods that come
in tin or wrappter are full of chemical/toxins which will only continue
to burden the kidneys and add more toxins in the body. With more damage
the toxins that are normally filtered by the kidney begin to build up and
can cause depression, decreased appetite, a foul odor to the breath, oral
ulceration, and vomiting. In the end stage of renal failure, a low body
temperature, seizures, and severe depression and coma can result." Diana
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T.J. Dunn D.V.M. - "The biggest and most common misconception
of all... the promotion of some low priced, grain-based foods as being
a Complete and Balanced diet for dogs and cats! Having done physical
exams on tens of thousands of dogs and cats and learning from their owners
what these pets are being fed has taught me that dogs and cats look, feel,
and perform better if they are fed a meat-based diet rather than if fed
a corn, wheat, soy or rice-based diet. This does not mean that grains are
bad for dogs and cats; they surely can contribute certain limited nutrients
to a good diet (mainly calories in the form of carbohydrates). Nevertheless,
many veterinarians believe that grains should not
be the foundation of a diet intended for a dog or cat. If some pet food
"expert" tells you that eating animal fat
is bad for dogs and cats and that a plant source of fatty acids is much
better, your common sense should tell you that dogs and cats successfully
evolved over the eons by consuming animal fat in their diets. So does it
make sense to say that animal fat is bad for dogs and cats? Another example
is the common notion that lots of protein in a pet's diet will cause kidney
damage. Again, looking at the nature of the dog and cat as
primarily a meat-eating animal and having evolved by capturing and consuming
other animals, we know their diets have always been high in protein.
Think about what makes sense IN NATURE. If you hear about a nutritional
product that "just doesn't make sense"... be cautious about it's factual
basis."
In his book Dr.
Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
Dr. Pitcairn write: "...Chemicals in food (like preservatives, coloring
agents and artificial flavoring agents) and in the environment (contaminated
water, air and soil) are directly stressful to the
kidneys and probably play a role in the development of the condition.
In addition, lack of adequate exercise and diminished exposure to natural
environments compound the problem of inadequate elimination and a sluggish
metabolism. ...Long-term skin irritation and eruption often seem to precede
eventual kidney failure in old age.
If the skin disorder is repeatedly suppressed with doses of cortisone or
related corticosteroid drugs, the relationship seems especially true."
(danger of cortisone)
Dr.Hamilton DVM says ... 'diets
that are low in potassium can cause renal failure.' In general Commercial
diets are of poor quality protein and poorly formulated and may have
led to the development of renal disease.
Dr. Paula Terifaj DMV - "Research
conducted at the University of Georgia in the 1990’s found that feeding
protein levels of 34% (higher than the recommended average of 22-26%) to
older dogs with kidney failure caused no ill effects at all... The truth
of the matter is this; Inferior sources of proteins, meat by-products and
grains (cheap sources of incomplete proteins that pet food companies are
allowed to factor in and measure as crude protein) can make more work for
the organs that are involved in digesting food and eliminating waste, namely
the kidney, liver and pancreas." learn
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Lisa A. Pierson, DVM - "Kidney
disease is probably the leading cause of mortality in the cat. It
is troubling to think about the role that chronic dehydration may play
in feline kidney failure. And remember, cats are chronically dehydrated
when they are on a diet of predominantly dry food. The prescription
dry 'renal diets' such as Science Diet k/d - which is commonly prescribed
by veterinarians - contain only a small amount of moisture leaving your
cat in a less than optimal state of water balance. I must say that
I find it truly amazing when I hear about the very large numbers of cats
receiving subcutaneous fluids while being maintained on a diet of dry food.
This is extremely illogical and every attempt should be made to get these
cats on a diet that contains a higher moisture content. Please also
note the following list of the first four ingredients of Science Diet dry
k/d after reviewing this section on reading a pet food label - and bearing
in mind that your cat is a carnivore. The first three ingredients
are not even meat and the fourth ingredient is a by-product meal.
The purpose of this prescription diet is to restrict protein which it certainly
does. Unfortunately, it restricts it to the point that the cat will
often catabolize (use for fuel) his own muscle mass which results in muscle
wasting and weight loss. The level of protein in this diet is not
only at an extremely low level, it is in an incomplete form for a carnivore.
Note that it is made up mainly of plant proteins - not meat proteins."
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Dr.
Duval explains that the most common clinical signs of renal (kidney)
failure are vomiting, increased urination and increased thirst. (Other
disease share these same signs; such as diabetes, hyperthyrioidism ...)
Blood tests that are important are the BUN, Creatinine and phosphorous.
BUN
or blood urea nitrogen is a chemical that
the liver makes from ammonia.
Dr. Will Falconer, DVM - "Most of the chronic diseases we commonly
see in animals (and humans) have an immune basis, e.g. diabetes, allergies,
asthma, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, repeated ear infections,
cancer, etc. While they can be cured through the careful use of homeopathy,
the road to cure can be a long one -- often years if the animal has had
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Testimonial of Feline with kidney (renal)
failure: Full Recovery
"My beloved cat Tawny 16
years old was diagnosed with kidney (renal) failure and there wasn't
much the vet was offering to do but to put my cat on a very low protein
diet. Tawny didn't want to eat it. He had lost a lot a weight when he got
sick. Within 9 mo's he had gone from 8 lbs. to 6 lbs. I could see
his bones in his back. I had given him that tainted cat food unknowingly.
I didn't know which way to turn because I just knew I was losing him. Just
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recovery of a cat with chronic renal failure (CRF)
"I have had diabetes for
38 of my 49 years and I've had kidney disease since1986. In August
of 1999, I went for my quarterly blood test for my kidneys. The physician
called me after the test was taken and said, "Not only are your kidneys
functioning well, after fourteen years, their function has improved dramatically."
My BUN (blood urea nitrogen) was near normal
after fourteen years of it being almost twice as high as it should be because
my kidneys weren't filtering well. The only supplemental change in my life
was Transfer Factor. Only once in my life did I endorse
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H. Blatstein, Former President, Philadelphia Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes
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Some of the problems Pottenger found in the cats fed cooked food were:
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arthritis and inflammation of the joints; inflammation of the nervous system
with paralysis and meningitis. And in the third generation, some of
the cats' bones became as soft as rubber. Lung problems, and bronchitis
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Vaccines Triggered
Harmful Inflammatory Reactions in the Kidneys
It has long been known that chronic renal failure (CRF) in cats has
an inflammatory component. Chronic low-grade inflammation causes gradual
destruction and scarring of the kidney, eventually resulting in loss of
function and failure of the organ. However, what was not known was what
caused the inflammation in the first place. Recent research from Colorado
State University suggests a link between vaccination
for feline distemper (panleukopenia) and the development of chronic renal
failure. The distemper virus is grown in a feline kidney cell culture
to make the vaccine. Earlier research at Purdue University showed that
puppies given a vaccine grown in calf serum developed antibodies to calf
proteins that also reacted against the puppies' own cells. These auto-antibodies
(antibodies to self, or to one's own tissues) may contribute to later development
of autoimmune
diseases. Every subsequent vaccine caused the puppies to form even
more antibodies. Feline
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
In the Colorado State study, 75% of kittens given an injectable distemper
vaccine developed antibodies to kidney proteins. However, kittens given
the intranasal form of the vaccine did not produce kidney antibodies.Ongoing
work at Cornell University has demonstrated that the immunity produced
by the feline distemper vaccine lasts for many years (the test cats have
maintained their immunity to destemper for more than 9 years without revaccination).
Given the long-lasting immunity provided by the distemper vaccine and the
risk
of triggering a harmful inflammatory reaction in the kidneys, it seems
prudent to minimize the vaccines a cat receives. The current recommendation
is to vaccinate every 3 years. For indoor cats, it may be unnecessary to
revaccinate at all, once the kitten has had its distemper series. Some
studies suggest that a single distemper vaccine given after 16 weeks of
age, is fully protective and need not be repeated. The intranasal vaccine
appears to be much less likely to cause this adverse reaction. Reference:
Parenteral administration of FVRCP vaccines induces antibodies against
feline renal tissues." MR Lappin, WA Jensen, R Chandrashekar, SD Kinney
Chronic renal failure is a common cause of death in cats. Lymphocytic/plasmacytic
interstitial nephritis is common histopathologically, suggesting immune-mediated
reactions may play a role. Feline herpesvirus 1, calicivirus, and panleukopenia
virus for use in feline vaccines (FVRCP) are commonly grown in Crandall-Reese
Feline Kidney (CRFK) cells. As a consequence, commercially available FVRCP
vaccines contain CRFK proteins. The objectives of this study were to determine
whether cats inoculated with FVRCP vaccines develop antibodies against
CRFK cell extracts and if so, to determine if these antibodies reacted
with extracts of feline renal tissue (FRT). Feline
Distemper Vaccine Implicated in Development of Chronic Renal Failure
Michael Richards, DVM - "Unfortunately, cats develop vaccinerelated
fibrosarcomas. This is a problem which has come to light in the last few
years and it is one for which there is no clear consensus about the proper
way to publicize and deal with it among small animal veterinarians. I suspect
that many cat owners are unaware of this risk.. Most veterinarians are
reluctant to tell every cat owner about the risk of fibrosarcomas and to
explain the risk/benefit ratio of vaccination for each individual cat."
Fibrosarcoma
in Cats - Vaccine Related
Dr. Christina Chambreau, DVM - "Routine
vaccinations are probably the worst thing that we do for our animals. They
cause all types of illnesses but not directly to where we would relate
them definitely to be caused by the vaccine. Repeating vaccinations on
a yearly basis undermines the whole energetic well-being of our animals.
Animals do not seem to be decimated by one or two vaccines when they are
young and veterinary immunologists tell us that viral vaccines need only
be given once or twice in an animal's life. First, there is no need for
annual vaccinations and, second, they definitely cause chronic disease.
As a homoeopath, it is almost impossible to cure an animal without first
addressing the problems that vaccines have caused to the animal, no
matter what the species." more
on Health Hazard of Routine Vaccination
Steroids don't cure anything.
They are very powerful drugs and if used inappropriately, they can mask
symptoms of a serious illness and weaken the cats immune system. These
drugs have severe side effects and if used improperly, can bring harm to
the cat. Suppression of the cats immune system is a side effect which must
be seriously considered before long term treatment is begun. Many cats
placed on long term steroid therapy are seriously ill. Some of the severe
side effects take a long time to develop. Learn
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and antibiotic
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Cystitis
(bladder inflammation) and Bladder/Kidney Stones
Lisa A. Pierson, DVM
Cystitis
and stones are extremely common in the cat and can be very painful and
life-threatening. Cystitis can lead to inappropriate urination (urinating
outside of the litter box) and stones can cause a fatal rupture of the
bladder by blocking the outflow of urine. Any cat that is repeatedly
entering the litter box but not voiding any urine is in need of IMMEDIATE
medical attention! It is important to note, however, that "crystals"
are not the same thing as stones. Crystals are often a normal finding
in a cat's urine and it is not appropriate to put the cat on a "special
urinary tract" formula when these are found in the urine.
Important: I often see too much clinical significance placed
on the identification of crystals in the urine without regard to how the
urine sample was handled. It is very important to understand that
crystals will often form once outside of the body within a very short (one
hour) period of time. If the veterinarian does not examine the urine
right away and either sends it to an outside laboratory or uses a free-catch
sample that the owner brought from home, an erroneous diagnosis of crystals
may be made. This is called a "false positive" report and results
in unnecessary worry on the part of the owner and often leads to the cat
being placed on an inappropriate diet.
With regard to overall kidney and bladder health, I cannot stress strongly
enough how important WATER, WATER, WATER is in both
the prevention and treatment of diseases involving this organ system.
When a cat is on a diet of water-depleted dry food, they produce a more
highly concentrated urine (higher urine specific gravity - USG) and they
produce a lower volume of urine which means that a higher concentration
of crystals will be present in the urine. This increases the chance
of these crystals forming life-threatening stones. The concentrated
urine and the lack of volume production can also be very irritating to
the lining of the bladder wall predisposing them to painful cystitis. Please
keep in mind that a cat has a very low thirst drive and is designed to
get water with their food. A diet of canned food will keep a proper
amount of water flowing through the urinary tract system and help maintain
its health.
Urine pH is also often considered when discussing urinary tract problems
but we really need to stop focusing on pH. Again, a proper amount
of water in the diet is the important issue here - not urine pH.
Many of the so-called feline lower urinary tract diets are formulated to
make the urine acidic but it is thought that these low magnesium, acidifying
diets may actually exacerbate painful cystitis. Also, these acidifying
diets, which are so often prescribed, may end up promoting calcium
oxylate stones and hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood). It is
also important to note - for those people still stuck on worrying about
the urine pH - that there are many factors which determine the pH of urine
and only one of them is diet.
With regard to dry food and urinary tract health, aside from the lack
of water in this type of diet, there is also a correlation between the
consumption of a high carbohydrate diet and the
formation of struvite crystals as shown by this study. Veterinarians often
prescribe Science Diet dry c/d and x/d for urinary tract problems but again,
these diets are only ten percent water and contain a high level of species-inappropriate
ingredients and questionable preservatives. They are also very
high in carbohydrates with dry c/d containing 42 percent of its weight
as carbohydrates. Please note the first few ingredients in c/d while
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Diet is not the only issue involved with cystitis but it is an
important one and one that we can control. Stress
is also thought to play a very significant role in cystitis and even cats
that are fed a 100 percent canned
food diet may experience bouts of cystitis. This is a very frustrating
disease to deal with and one that the veterinary community does not have
all the answers for. What we do know is that decreasing stress and
increasing the water content of the diet are the most important management
issues to address. The water content of the diet is easy to control.
The stress issue is another matter and is not always easy to address since
cats can be very sensitive and are often 'silent' in their stress.
Cystitis can be extremely painful and it is very important to
address pain management in these cats. Remember: pain = stress
and we are trying to minimize the stress in these patients. Buprinex
is a good choice for a pain medication. This is superior to Torbugesic
which has been used for pain management in the cat in the past. (Burprinex
is a prescription medication that you must get from your veterinarian.)
Unfortunately, many veterinarians overlook pain medications as a very important
part of the treatment of this common feline problem.
A note on antibiotic usage in these
cases. Most cases of cystitis are sterile. In other words,
they are not the result of an infection and should not be placed on antibiotics.
Only ~1% of cats with cystitis that are under 10 years of age have a urinary
tract infection, yet many veterinarians place these patients on antibiotics
when these drugs are not warranted. Most cats under 10 years of age
produce a very concentrated urine (USG greater than 1.030) and bacteria
do not grow well in concentrated urine. In cats over 10 years of age, infections
are more common but that still does not mean that older cats with cystitis
should automatically be put on antibiotics. The reason that an older
cat is more prone to urinary tract infections is because kidney disease
is more common in this age group and so these cats will have a more dilute
urine which is not as hostile to bacterial growth. Learn
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Dr. Will Falconer, DVM - "Most of the chronic diseases we commonly
see in animals (and humans) have an immune basis, e.g. diabetes, allergies,
asthma, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, repeated ear infections,
cancer, etc. While they can be cured through the careful use of homeopathy,
the road to cure can be a long one -- often years if the animal has had
years of disease. Transfer
factors can significantly shorten the course, by giving a much needed
balancing effect to the immune system. If the immune system is overactive
as in allergies, ear infections, asthma, diabetes, or hypothyroidism, Transfer
Factor can balance this overactivity so the system is not attacking its
own organs, overreacting to things that shouldn’t be perceived as a threat.
If, conversely, the immune system is under-active as in mange, parasites,
viral infections, or cancer, Transfer Factor Plus can clearly stimulate
it to better meet the challenges it needs to be alert to." Learn
how veterinarians and others use Transfer Factors for animal health.
Richard H. Bennett, Ph.D - "For decades, the approach to maintaining
healthy animals was to wait for signs and symptoms of disease to occur
and to counter the challenge with an array of drugs which were toxic for
the disease causing agent. This approach is now being questioned
as the armada of drugs is diminishing due to multiple drug resistant pathogens.
Compounding this alarming trend is the current approach to health maintenance
which assumes that "all is well" until actual disease processes begin.
By this time, the disease is established, sometimes irreversibly, and the
damage has occurred. So the questions arises...What if a new paradigm
existed? Could it be possible to optimize the immune status of animals
so that (1) disease is much less likely to occur and (2) if disease does
occur, it's severity and duration is minimized? The answer is YES
and this paradigm shift is being engineered by small, naturally occuring
protein-like molecules called Transfer Factors."Dr.
Richard Bennett holds a doctorate in Comparatie Pathology from the University
of California, Davis. His work in this area includes basic and applied
research in infectious disease microbiology and immunology.
Testimonials
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CHLORINATED
and FLUORIDATED WATER.... A BIG NO-NO !!! There is a perception
among many people that bottled water is somehow more healthy or pure than
water from their tap. This is simply an illusion of marketing. A four-year
study by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), released in 1999,
found that one-fifth of the sampled bottled waters contained known neurotoxins
and carcinogens such as styrene, toluene and xylene. Another NRDC study
found that, out of 103 brands of bottled water, one-third contained traces
of arsenic and E. coli. This means that out of a sample of 1,000 bottles
sold in the U.S., at least 300 would have some level of chemical contamination.
It is well known that the average city water today contains over 500 chemicals
that do not belong in it. Part of this is due to the fact that most delivery
systems in the U.S. include cement, asbestos pipes, cast iron, PVC (porous
to certain solvents, herbicides and pesticides) and that lead, cadmium
and other toxic metals leach out of valves and couplings of pipes between
a water treatment plant and a faucet in the home. Why
Purified and Distilled Bottled Water are Bad For You and Your Animals
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Feline with severe liver failure
"Last
fall my cat became really sick with severe liver failure, she actually
went down to being just skin and bones. A friend of mine, a veterinary
assistant and nutritionist of many years, told me that the only way I could
possibly save my cat was by force feeding her a high protein diet every
two hours. I had read years ago that it is actually the wrong approach
to feed an ill person protein since it takes too much energy to digest,
so when my cat declined cat food and tuna I decided to follow the wisdom
of her body. The only thing I ever forced her to take was marine phytoplankton
(Frequen~Sea) (1/2 to 1
teaspoon a day) and filtered water and Pedialyte for hydration. I also
did energy healing on her and prayed for her. could notice a small
improvement in my cat after a few days of Frequen~Sea and energy healing
combined. My rationale was to help her detoxify and clean out the liver,
and the Frequen~Sea would be giving her the energy to stay alive and work
through this phase. With her weight loss I decided to deal later. Over
the course of several weeks with these "treatments" my cat slowly got a
little strength back, also gained a little bit of weight. I would put pureed
tuna and tuna water on my hand and entice her to take some all the time,
but never forced her. The first thing that she decided to eat on her own
again was the seed part of cantaloupe, one of her favorites. I decided
to keep trusting her body - it actually made perfect sense that she would
eat this first since it cleans the body because of the high water content.
From here she progressed to pieces of cantaloupe, then some tuna and some
kitten food (only out of my hand), all the while I kept giving her the
Frequen~Sea once or twice a day which I squirted into her mouth with a
syringe without a needle. After about 5 months my cat became healthy again
and gained her normal strength and weight back. Her fur is actually more
silky and beautiful now than it ever was before. I put a few drops of FrequenSea
into the water bowls for all of my cats every day now - their furs have
also become softer and shinier, they throw up hairballs less frequently.
In my opinion the combination of FrequenSea and energy healing is almost
foolproof, an opinion that was also supported by Dr. Rodier."
Annette
K.
Feeding marine phytoplankton and other sea plant algae to your pet
promotes: Shiny hair coat and supple skin - Healthier and stronger
newborns - Improved milk production in lactating bitches and queens - Improved
reproductive performance both for male and female - Aids in the healing
process by offering the vitamins and minerals necessary for tissue repair
- Better utilization and absorption of nutrients from foods ingested.
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FELINE
UROLOGICAL SYNDROME (FUS) and Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Feline urological syndrome, a chronic condition
similar to cystitis in humans (characterized by frequent urination with
blood in the urine), is an increasingly common and potentially fatal illness
in cats. It has been linked to elevated levels of ash and phosphorus, two
substances commonly found in commercial pet foods. High iodine levels are
seen as a contributing factor for thyroid tumors in cats. "New diseases
are being discovered that are linked to ‘100% complete’ diets," states
Dr Wysong. These include "polymyopathy (a muscle disorder) from low potassium
levels, dilated cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disorder) from low taurine
levels, arthritic and skin diseases from acid/base and zinc malnutrition
and chronic eczema from essential fatty acid malnutrition,"
he reports. Given the high possibility that your favorite pet foods may
be slowly poisoning your cat or dog, it’s crucial that you find brands
you can trust to be animal friendly.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable and extremely
painful. They tend to be more common in cats than dogs and can be caused
by bacterial infection, bladder stones or urolithiasis (stones in the urinary
tract). UTIs often recur and can lead to more serious kidney infections
if left untreated. Symptoms include
* Straining to urinate
* Obvious pain or discomfort when urinating
* Constantly licking their genitals
* Frequent urination without passing much urine
* Urinating in unusual places
* Cloudy or bloody urine
* Fever and loss of condition
UTI-Free
is another remedy intended to soothe, lubricate, strengthen, and protect
urinary
tract tissues of dogs and cats. Holistic vets use this
herbal remedy and Transfer
Factor in the treatment of various forms of urinary tract inflammation
without irritating the kidneys. An antimicrobial, anti inflammatory, soothing
and tonifying designed to disinfect, sooth and protect the urinary tract.
Learn about essential fatty acid malnutrition
and the healing properties of flaxoil and fish oil for animals
Learn about The Poisons in Pet Food
William Winter DVM
- "...Another sort of miracle that occurred from my exposure to this
work was my conversion to using herbs instead of steroids, antibiotics
and other drugs when treating the very common ailment, FELINE UROLOGICAL
SYNDROME (I refuse to use any newer acronyms because the current thinking
doesn't seem to have evolved any more since the old acronym was in vogue).
I began exploring the simple herbs listed by Ms. Levy to great effect,
then I discovered a commercial product of a similar nature HERBAL DIURETIC.
It is produced for humans with cystitis/vaginitis. When I first started
using the product it was called "URINARY ANTISEPTIC" for it really
is, but the F.D.A. did not want people to be curing themselves so they
made them change the name. It still works very nicely."
FELINE
URETHRAL OBSTRUCTION (FUS)
Urethral obstruction by crystals in the urine is one of the most common
problems of neutered male cats.
Excerpt from felinefuture.com's website
Magnesium and Feline
Urological Syndrome
(FUS): ( also know as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease - FLUTD)
The absolute level of magnesium in the feline diet by itself does not
contribute to the formation of urinary struvite crystals, provided that
it is present in the proper ratio to other minerals in the diet, and that
other dietary factors support the maintenance of an acidic urinary pH.
Experiments using supplemental magnesium chloride in the diet of cats have
shown that, a high dietary magnesium intake does not result in any signs
of FUS if an acidic urine is produced. However, if the urine pH is 7.5
or higher struvite crystals will form even in cats fed a diet low in magnesium.
These facts emphasise the role of urinary pH in the development of FUS
in the cat, who has been evolutionary adapted to produce acidic urine,
and not total magnesium content.
FELINE CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE
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Insecticides
and Feline Hyperthyroidism
Since the early 1980s, increasing numbers of cats have been found with
hyperthyroidism,
enlarged thyroid glands and high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood.
Cats which were regularly treated with flea powders and sprays, and were
also exposed to lawn pesticides, have been found more likely to have hyperthyroidism.
A higher level of canned cat food in the diet was also an increased risk
factor (Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 1988(6): 295-309). Thyroid enlargement
has been seen in Great Lakes fish and in rodents fed on these fish. This
has been attributed to pesticides and other contaminants in the lake water
(Advances in Modern Toxicology, 1992(XXl): 129-145). more on Toxic
shampoos, toxic drugs, toxic environment affecting pet's health
Feline
Hyperthyroidism
Frequently Asked Questions, Information About Overactive Thyroid Conditions
in Cats.
Because of the potential seriousness of hyperthyroidism,
it's recommended that you work with a good holistic
veterinarian or naturopath who specializes in pets to determine an
effective treatment regimen for your cat. In Feline
Hyperthyroidism's article, the author lists a raw
food diet, homeopathy, massage, flower
essences, and acupuncture as holistic options; herbs and supplements
which may be useful for hyperthyroidism:
Liquid
trace minerals, Essential Fatty acids,
Digestive
enzymes, Hawthorne
(for
the associated heart problems), and vitamin
C, E, B complex.
Hyperthyroid
occurs
when tyroid gland produces too much hormone.Speeds up body processes (esp.
digestion). Thyroid functions influence pituitary, parathyroid, and sex
glands. All may be affected., Results: overactive metabolic state, malabsorbtion
of food, increased fa breakdown and cholesterol excretion, increased use
of glucose, over stimulation of protein synthesis., Symptoms: Nervousness,
irritability, increased perspiration, insomnia and fatigue, weakness, hair
loss, seperation of the nails, hand tremors, intolerance of heat, rapid
heartbeat, and sometimes protuding eyeballs., The condition is sometimes
called thyrotoxicosis, or Grave's disease. More
information and Available Supplements
FELINE
INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS
by Irene de Villiers
The cat's first line of defense against FIP is a cellular
immune response. This can in fact overcome FIP. The danger with FIP,
happens when the invading virus gets PAST the cellular response, to the
general immune antibody system. Once the cat's antibody system "sees" the
FIp virus, it makes antibodies to the FIP virus, and these antibodies kill
the cat. That is why traditional FIP treatment is things like cortisone
that knock out the antibody immune system. It's because the cat's antibodies
to FIP are the killer action, not the virus growing in the cat as with
"normal" viruses.
But if the cat can fend off the FIP at the cellular response level (local
level of cell
immunity), not the general level of antibody manufacture through the
overall immune system, then it can get rid of FIP altogether. It's only
the antibody "defense" that kills the cat who has mutated its corona to
FIP. I hope that helps explain this horrid FIP phenomenon. You can see
why a conventional vaccine for FIP would be contraindicated, as it would
teach the body 
to
make antibodies - and that would actually *predispose* death from FIP if
FIP got into the cat after that.
The so-called FIP vaccine that is currently available is not used by
any vet who understands this mode of death of FIP. The theory behind the
vaccine, is that it is a non-virulent temperature-sensitive form of FIP,
which they HOPE will only get to the cellular response system, and not
through to the antibody system - they hope this from the perspective that
the virus gets into the nose where it is cool, and that the temperature-sensitive
virus will die before it gets further into the body where it can trigger
antibody manufacture (and thus death.) Most vets
consider that playing with fire. I think the homeopathic
nosode's approach of strengthening cellular immunity and prevention
of infection this way, without any fear of a virus getting in there to
be able to trigger an antibody response (since there is no virus in the
nosode), is the way to go.
Toby was diagnosed with
FIP in February 1998, just two weeks after he was given 3 vaccinations
in one day. I thought it was too much to give to a 4 lbs kitten. But I
did not say anything to the veterinarian. Now I strongly believe that the
vaccination messed up his immune system. Toby
had the wet type of FIP and had fluid accumulation in his chest. Shelley
believes that a change of her cat's diet from commercial kibbles and canned
food to wholesome raw food helped saved her cat.
"My introduction to homeopathy came about
because my feline who had FIP, Aids and Leukemia was dying. The following
remedy brought him back in 12 hours. NO JOKE. He was choking on his
fluids before that and the antibiotics were useless. Haven't had much
use for conventional medicine since. Anyway, if you can get a vet to order
the glandulars for you, here it is: Pulsatilla, Ars. alb., Calc. flour,
Silicia, Rhus tox., Flour ac., Cantharis, Carduus mar, Hepar sulph, Cell
salts, Lymph, Liver, Argent. nit. - all 10x potency, 15x will do. I realize
the classical homeopaths will have a fit over this. I'm sorry, this is
beyond chronic and these remedies work on many different area's of
the body and quickly."
Lita
List of homeopathic veterinarians who offer phone
consultation
Feline Infectious
Peritonitis by Irene de Villiers. There is new information about FIP
and how it behaves, and which tells us more than we knew before.
More on the danger of routine pet vaccination
More on herbs and other natural remedies in
veterinary medicine
Inflamatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Don Hamilton, DVM - "The panleukopenia virus of cats induces
an intense, rapidly progressive malfunction in the digestive tract, leading
to vomiting and/or diarrhea. In adult vaccinated animals this translates
into a chronic state of diarrhea and sometimes vomiting. This disease is
known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an autoimmune disease of the
intestines. IBD has been occurring at near epidemic levels over the past
several years; no other reasonable explanation has been proposed for the
proliferation of cases of the disease." more
on inflammatory bowel disease and (IBD)
"After six years of escalating misery, all of my cat’s inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD) symptoms disappeared—quite literally—within 24 hours
of making the complete transition to a raw,
grainless diet. That was nearly three years ago and the symptoms
have not returned. Ultimately, I came to the realization that I was putting
my IBD cat at much greater risk by feeding species-inappropriate commercial
foods than by feeding him a carefully-prepared, balanced, grain-free, raw
meat based diet. Interestingly, plenty of other folks I know with
cats that have digestive troubles report this same experience. A
grain-free diet “does the trick” for these IBD cats, but a raw diet with
grains does not. Why is that? They’re carnivores." Anne
Jablonski On Balanced Homemade Diets and Feline IBD
Hamilton's article
More on the danger of vaccines
Emotional
Healing for Cats by Stefan Ball
Anyone wanting to improve the quality and increase the longevity of
their feline companion's life should own this reference book. Based on
the teachings of Dr. Edward Bach, a prominent physician in the early 1900s,
who was concerned not only with the physical problems of his patients,
but with their emotional outlook as well. This book reminds us that cats
are as individual as humans--each with their own set of emotional and health
issues. The 38 Bach Flower Essences are listed alphabetically, with a general
description as well as specific behavioral traits exhibited by cats that
each remedy could correct. Suggested remedies for humans having difficulty
dealing with injured or ailing cats are also given. No previous knowledge
or experience with flower essences is needed to start using this information
immediately.
Learn more about Bach Flower Remedies for
Animals
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Cat
Massage : A Whiskers-To-Tail Guide to Your Cat's Ultimate Petting Experience
by Maryjean Ballner
Amazon.com reviewers:
"This is a great book becasue it is a joy to follow, is illustrated
to follow easily, and works! My four cats, Maui, Shima, Gumpy, and ChiChi,
all love me more because of what this book has allowed me to do - how about
a book on dogs - my new lab is feeling left out - GREAT book, if you have
a cat - this is the message manual!"
"This author captures the essence of bonding with your cat through
affectionate touch. Feline photographs are great and layout imaginative.
Cat Massage is a book you will keep and refer to for years"
Excerpt from
the catfaeries.com website In this article, Gail Colombo quotes Juliette
de Baircli Levy exclusively
The pros and cons of giving garlic to dogs and cats Adding
Garlic to your Feline's Diet: a Bad Idea?
The Medicines of Our Grandmothers
by Gail Colombo
"Rather than resort to vaccines as a prevention of diseases or a way
to rid a cat of worms Juliette de Bairacli Levy believes in a strict healthy
diet and herbs. This she refers to as "natural rearing." "Do you know that
once Pasteur started his vaccinations rabies spread? Elecampane cures rabies
very well. Common broom makes a wonderful champagne (for humans!) and is
the specific for rabies given as a tea. Garlic will prevent rabies, common
broom will cure." "Garlic is almost all you need to be healthy, the Gypsies
always have their garlic and they have it raw. Did you know the FDA wants
to go after Garlic?" Juliette strongly believes, and has seen firsthand
that a cat with any form of cancer treated with garlic will live many long
years. "Surgery to me is the last thing to do for cancer. Once air gets
to it the end is in sight. I would never consider an operation for myself.
I would take lots of honey and garlic, all the berries, and beets. It is
widely held by Juliette and other that all the burning and bitter things
are good against cancer, such as horseradish, garlic, turnips, ginger and
sheep sorrel."
Fleas: "The main problem people have with their cats, in England
anyway, seems to be with fleas in the warmer weather. They are also , of
course prone to get worms from the fleas they eat whilst grooming, supposedly.
One neat solution to both these problems was passed on to us by our local
pet store. They give a garlic capsule to their cats - and dogs too,
I think, once or twice each week. It kills the worms in the gut, and the
fleas won't come or stay on the animals with garlic in their system. Frequency
of dosage is worthy of some experiment"Jack
Dempsey. (make sure to read below the warning
on garlic usage )
Excerpt from Feline
Future's website
Adding Garlic to your Feline's Diet: a Bad Idea?
Many natural substances which aid human ailments may have an equally
beneficial outcome on the cat, but equally many can also have a detrimental
effects on the cat and her health. The following is a summery of
supplements often well meaningly added to cats' diet, under the misconception
that their benefits for human wellbeing can also be applied to feline health.
Feline
Future website warns against using garlic
for cats and dogs "The use of garlic and other members of the Lily family
such as onions, shallots, and chives in the cat's diet is not advised.
Ingestion of these plants in a raw, cooked, or dried form can lead to damage
of the red blood cells, which are rejected by the body from the bloodstream,
and a continued use of garlic or onions can eventually result in hemolytic
anemia. If the anemia is not controlled by discontinuing the use of the
plants, it can potentially lead to death. Less significant but important
is that raw garlic and onions irritate the mouth, esophagus, and stomach
and can cause or exacerbate ulcers.
"Onion poisoning has been described in the cat by Kobayaschi (1981)
who reported a hemolytic anemia and increase in Heinz bodies in cats that
had consumed onion soup. (...)" Excerpt from Nutrient Requirements of Cats,
Revised edition by the National Research Council. Ref.: Kobayaschi, K.
1981. Onion poisoning in the cat. Feline Pract.
11:22.
"Cats or Dogs should never be given raw, un-aged garlic because it is
very irritating to the mouth, esophagus, and stomach and can cause or exacerbate
ulcers." The Garlic Information Center hotline, 1-800-330-5922 at Cornell
University Medical College.
learn
more about: Alfalfa powder, alfalfa sprouts, Sprouts, other raw vegetables,
and barley grass powder, cat's compulsion to eat grass, Garlic, Yeast -
brewers yeast, baker's yeast, nutritional yeast, and Vitamin C.
WORMS AND DISEASES OFTEN EFFECTING CATS
"Using her years of learning and successful working with herbs Juliette
has created an Herbal Compound Formula which you can easily make yourself.
This garlic and wormwood based compound has been used by Juliette most
of her life and by the gypsies forever as a cure-all and preventative for
just about anything. With pills of this compound, and grated or ground
almonds, Juliette has kept all her animals free from illness such as rabies,
all forms of cancer including Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS. "When I
went to the Balearic Islands to the farms I found they used the same extract
I use. These herbs are the great protectors of the human race and animals.
The wise animals go for bitters and wild garlic, and are never ill." With
this formula you can safely and easily worm your cat.
A note about Yeast
Gail Colombo, Juliette de Bairacli Levy and The Backyard Predator Website
also warns against adding yeast to a cat's diet "Yeast -
brewers yeast, baker's yeast, nutritional yeast Ones ingested, yeast will
start to ferment in the warm, moist, nutrient rich environment of the stomach,
and cats frequently suffer of bloating when given yeast. In the health-compromised
domestic cat population it can also cause severe allergies in individuals.
All the nutrients, which make yeast acclaimed as a nutritional supplement,
are readily available in meats, organs, and eggs of a normal feline diet.
SICK OF DRUGGING YOUR PET?
Dr Charles E Loops DVM - "After
10 years of traditional veterinary practice I became tired of having no
treatment for chronic disease, incurable conditions, and a plethora of
allergic maladies which seem to plague all veterinary practices. I was
frustrated with giving animals cortisone because
I had no other solutions, or using antibiotics
for infections which I knew were of viral origin. There is so much that
can be done for an animal, bird, or reptile that is ailing by utilizing
homeopathic medicine."
Steven Slagle, DVM: "Transfer factors
and transfer factors Plus have turned out to be the most effective
and versatile products I have ever used in my 32-year veterinary practice.
Here are a few examples: A cat with leukemia, an oral tumor, and posterior
paralysis due to a spinal tumor, was very ill and emaciated. One month
after enhanced transfer factors (1 cap daily), there was some regression
of the oral tumor, restored appetite with some weight gain, and increased
sociability. Five months later, she continues to improve, regaining normal
weight, 80% regression of her oral tumor, and regaining use of hind legs
and tail. Victor, a 10-year-old gelding, with EPM was treated with conventional
drug therapy for 5 weeks and yet continued to deteriorate. At week 6, I
started him on enhanced transfer factors (6 caps/day). Within one week,
he showed noticeable improvement, and within 30 days, he was able to show.
Since his full recovery 4 months ago, Victor has continued to show at his
original performance level. Dr. Slagle says that he has used these
products as stand-alone and in conjunction with allopathic therapies in
the following cases with excellent results: CANCER: Canine lipomas, Canine/feline
hepatic tumors, Equine squamous cell carcinoma, Equine melanomas; Feline
leukemia, oral tumors. VIRAL/BACTERIAL: Upper and lower respiratory
infections, Canine/feline dermatoses, Equine/bovine scours, Equine septic
arthritis, Feline abscesses. PARASITIC/FUNGAL/AUTOIMMUNE: E.P.M., Feline
and equine fungal dermatitis, and Feline autoimmune gingivitis.
Shirley's
testimonial - June 20002
My 11 year old dog, Shasta, suffered a series of illnesses last year
and a stroke this year. The stroke left her paralyzed in the hind
legs. I treated her with homeopathy and herbal extracts and she recovered
within a few hours. However, her vitality was very low. I din't think she
was going to make it through the Spring. After a couple of weeks on the
human
formula, Transfer
Factor Plus, her energy level and vitaliy improved remarkably. She
appears to be back the way she was 2 years ago: frisky and playful. Some
veterinarians recommend the human formula, Transfer Factor Plus, instead
of the pet formula for their sick animals. I also give the human formula
to my dog because I believe that it is more potent that the pet formula.
You can mix the content of the capsule with its food. I gave my German
Shepherd one capsule a day for 3 days than increased it to two capsules
a day. Shirley more on Shasta's recovery
with homeopathy)
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and surgery
Michael Dym, VMD - "Over the past 40 years and 17 generations
of dogs and, cats we are seeing tremendous increases in chronic ill health
in our pets that was rare back in the early 1960's. Most of these illnesses
revolve around breakdown in our pets' immune systems, and include chronic
skin/ear allergies, digestive upset, thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic disorders,
seizures, gum/ teeth problems, degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver failure,
and cancer across all ages and breeds. We are also seeing a record number
of behavioral and emotional disorders including alarming and unexplained
fears/aggression., as well as difficulty focusing/training and paying attention.
The analogy of these compared with escalating immune/behavioral diseases
in children is quite disturbing. The two biggest factors in our pets' population
health decline over these generations has been the severe overuse
of multiple vaccines and nutrient poor and toxin
filled commercial pet foods. We have also failed to address the underlying
cause of disease by only sup pressing symptoms with antibiotics,
cortisone
and related drugs, so the disease progresses and goes deeper. Homeopathy
offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies
healthier."
Dr. Pat Bradley, DVM, Conway, USA - "The most common problems
I see that are directly related to vaccines
on a day to day basis are ear or skin
conditions, such as chronic discharges and
itching.
I also see behaviour problems such as fearfulness
or aggression. Often guardians will report
that these begin shortly after vaccination, and are exacerbated with every
vaccine. In a more general and frightening context, I see the overall health
and longevity of animals deteriorating. The bodies of most animals have
a tremendous capacity to detoxify poisons, but they do have a limit. I
think we often exceed that limit and over-whelm the body's immune system
function with toxins from vaccines, poor quality foods,
insecticides,
environmental toxins, etc. This is why we've seen such a dramatic increase
in allergies,
organ failures, and behaviour problems." (NOTE:
a growing number of holistic veterinarians use
Transfer Factor before and after vaccination to minimize the side effects
and help the animal recover)
Dr. Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy animals
and often very quickly after you vaccinate, you
can see simple things like itching of the
skin or
excessive
licking of the paws, sometimes even with no
eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy,
often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive
for several days. Frequently, you'll see urinary
tract infections in cats, often within three months after their
[annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind and heart, you'll
start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination." more
about vaccinosis
Will Falconer, DVM - "Most of the chronic diseases we commonly
see in animals (and humans) have an immune basis, e.g. diabetes, allergies,
asthma, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, repeated ear infections,
cancer, etc. While they can be cured through the careful use of homeopathy,
the road to cure can be a long one -- often years if the animal has had
years of disease. Transfer factors can significantly shorten the course,
by giving a much needed balancing effect to the immune system. If the immune
system is overactive as in allergies, ear infections, asthma, diabetes,
or hypothyroidism, Transfer Factor can balance this overactivity so the
system is not attacking its own organs, overreacting to things that shouldn’t
be perceived as a threat. If, conversely, the immune system is under-active
as in mange, parasites, viral infections, or cancer, Transfer
Factor Plus can clearly stimulate it to better meet the challenges
it needs to be alert to." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
Sam Jones, DVM - "Two cats, both about 8 years old, had severe
diabetes. It was impossible to get the insulin requirements adjusted. They
had lost weight to a point that they were skin and bones. Both cats had
no quality of life left. After one week of being on transfer
factors; we were able to get their insulin requirements adjusted. It
is now 6 months and they have regained their weight and have a great quality
of life and health."
Our
pets are prone to suffer from minerals and trace mineral deficiency. For
optimum health, I supplement my animal's diet (and my diet too) with the
following: fulvic minerals , marine
phytoplankton (consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally
occuring powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants,
free-radical scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones,
amino acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals), bee
pollen (rich in naturally occuring vitamins),
kelp
(marine plants),
the right kind of salt
(not
common table salt) and therapeutic clay (to
promote healing and to detoxify) and with omega 3
oils. Shasta does not drink
tap water. I give her only
energized,
alkaline microwater which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride.
I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking. Shirley
Just like humans, domesticated
animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern
living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy lifestyles can
lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions that are very similar to
those experienced by humans. These days, emotional and psychological problems
like depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral problems are just as prevalent
in pets as they are in their owners. Similarly, physical ailments such
as diabetes,
arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver
disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems
are becoming more and more common in domesticated animals. Many, if not
most of these conditions can be prevented by helping your pets to live
a healthier lifestyle. For pets already suffering from existing conditions,
a combination of lifestyle changes and natural medicine can work wonders!
Dr. John Hanover, DVM - "Young puppies and kittens with
respiratory infections are given Shipibo
Treasure Tea which they will lap up even when they will not drink water.
I frequently recommend Amazon Herbs for my patients, especially geriatric
animals and our Search and Rescue dogs.” more...
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says that marine phytoplankton contains
almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing
the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Learn
how phytoplankton saved a dog's Life
CHLORINATED
and FLUORIDATED WATER.... A BIG NO-NO !!! There is a perception
among many people that bottled water is somehow more healthy or pure than
water from their tap. This is simply an illusion of marketing. A four-year
study by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), released in 1999,
found that one-fifth of the sampled bottled waters contained known neurotoxins
and carcinogens such as styrene, toluene and xylene. Another NRDC study
found that, out of 103 brands of bottled water, one-third contained traces
of arsenic and E. coli. This means that out of a sample of 1,000 bottles
sold in the U.S., at least 300 would have some level of chemical contamination.
It is well known that the average city water today contains over 500 chemicals
that do not belong in it. Part of this is due to the fact that most delivery
systems in the U.S. include cement, asbestos pipes, cast iron, PVC (porous
to certain solvents, herbicides and pesticides) and that lead, cadmium
and other toxic metals leach out of valves and couplings of pipes between
a water treatment plant and a faucet in the home. Why
Purified and Distilled Bottled Water are Bad For You and Your Animals
Safe, toxin-free,
Ionized,
Energized, Drinking Water helps to naturally flush toxins and acidic
waste from the body and is a powerful antioxidant. Ionized Water makes
more oxygen available to our cells than distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered
only, bottled or tap water and is the best possible drinking water. "Disease
and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of
purified water. Avoid it except in special circumstances." Zoltan P.
Rona M.D
Complementary
and Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine
Alternative Therapy for
Our Animals
Read about FDA's alledged
abuse of power toward pet store owner who supplied litterature claiming
that vitamins would keep pets healthy. The article, written by James DeMeo,
Ph.D. can be found at The
FDA - Who Do They Really Protect? Anti-Constitutional Activities and
Abuse of Police Power by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other
Federal Agencies.
Do
you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance?
or use this contact
form or call 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560
Most Popular Natural Pet Products...
Soybeans in our pet's food Cheetahs
and Soybeans from the Alaska Science Forum
A quick scan of supermarket dog and cat food labels indicates that
about half of the commercial dry pet foods have soy as the main protein
source, with soy appearing as the first ingredient after corn or (in some
very high protein products such as kitten food) as the first ingredient.
In 1985, 29 American zoo cheetahs died and only 18 were born, and 7 of
the 18 died before adulthood. Only about 10% of North American adult female
cheetahs have been producing live cubs in the last 5 years, compared with
60 to 80 % in other countries. Since North American cheetahs mostly eat
a commercial feline diet based on horsemeat and soy, while the cheetahs
living and breeding more successfully elsewhere are being fed whole carcasses,
a group of researchers in Ohio decided to look at the zoo cheetah's food.
They found that the soybean part of the diet (the same textured soy protein
and soy flakes used increasingly as a meat extender in human diets) contained
natural plant estrogens, chemicals akin to mammalian female hormones and
having some of the same effects. Experiments were carried out at the zoo
as well as in the lab. When four cheetahs in the Cincinnati Zoo were switched
to a diet based on chicken meat without soy, their liver function improved.
How about the human consumption of soy?
Uncovering the truth about
soy - Myths
and Truths About Soy
The
Poisons in Pet Food
Recent studies have shown processed foods to be a factor in increasing
numbers of pets suffering from cancer, arthritis,
obesity, dental disease and heart disease, comments Dr Wysong. Dull
or unhealthy coats are a common problem with cats and dogs and poor diet
is usually the cause, according to many veterinarians and breeders.
A MUST READ for all veterinarians, and for all pet owners! "We need
to pay attention to what we are feeding our animals. Not only as this book
says, with the food, but also we need to support their immune systems.
In Super Nutrition for Dogs n' Cats extra information is provided on all
the illness caused by malnutrition, mineral and enzyme deficiencies that
we normally don't think of. Ever wonder why there are so many vets?...too
many sick pets because of the food and lack of proper nutrients. Everyone
ought to pay attention!" An amazon.com reviewer.
read
an excerpt
More books listed
at Shirley's Wellness Cafe Animal Health Library
The Holistic Cat
The place for cat lovers who wish to treat their cats using non-invasive
means
Animal Nutritional Therapy
Is Your Pet Deficient In A Key Nutrient?
The incredible healing properties of flaxsee oil
The Miracle of MSM : The Natural Solution for Pain
Adding Kelp meal to your pet's diet to promote optimum health
Ready to Eat Health-Food For Your Pet
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