Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 In a message dated 11/7/03 3:35:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, jonee writes: > > I'd also like to mention, if anyone has a dog with hip/joint > problems, we were able to get Maya off steroids entirely almost two > years ago, by simply adding a teaspoon of a gelatin, glucosamine and > MSM supplement to her food once a day. Even on the steroids, she was > in such bad pain we felt her days were numbered. She's like a teeny- > bopper now, tearing through the house at will! I believe someone on > this list (from Washington or Oregon) told me of this. What we use > is called Joint Support Powder (Now brand) from Vitaglo.com > > Jonee in AZ > My old cats also get MSM, glucosamine sulphate and nutritional yeast daily, plus some fish oil caps. Makes a HUGE difference. MJH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 We have a black lab/mix pound puppy (Maya) that's almost 9. She's allergic to basically everything (we had her allergy tested, and she is the only dog my vet has ever seen that " peaked out " everything on the test except for mold and spores - probably because it's so dry here we don't have many of those!). So, I have to use extreme caution with anything we use on her. The insides of her ears get funky from time to time, and I have had great success using emu oil blended with tea tree and lavender, for several years now. I just put several drops on a kleenex and swab her ears with it. Like others, I've heard " some " eo's are safe to use on dogs, but none should ever be used on cats. A woman I know used lavender eo on her cat, and it licked all it's hair off in that spot, and the hair never grew back. I'd also like to mention, if anyone has a dog with hip/joint problems, we were able to get Maya off steroids entirely almost two years ago, by simply adding a teaspoon of a gelatin, glucosamine and MSM supplement to her food once a day. Even on the steroids, she was in such bad pain we felt her days were numbered. She's like a teeny- bopper now, tearing through the house at will! I believe someone on this list (from Washington or Oregon) told me of this. What we use is called Joint Support Powder (Now brand) from Vitaglo.com Jonee in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 > The insides of her ears get > funky from time to time, and I have had great success using emu oil > blended with tea tree and lavender, for several years now. I just > put several drops on a kleenex and swab her ears with it. Funky in the ears with a reddish exudate usually (can't say for sure with your dog without swabbing and looking under the microscope) means a yeast infection. Keeping the ears dry, (dusting with cornstarch) and washing with a dilute vinegar solution could help. It changes the Ph so that the yeastie-beasties (technical term)don't like the environment. Also, pro-biotics. All the things for female yeast issues help - except the garlic. Pets and garlic don't mix. Contrary to popular belief. Not vet - am vet tech, usual disclaimers apply Good luck, JenB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 Just a comment here ~ I'd use arrowroot, not cornstarch. Cornstarch is actually the perfect breeding ground for yeast, an excellent food for it! It is in a lot of natural powders, that's true, but it is not the best choice for areas of yeast overgrowth. You may not have had a problem using cornstarch, and that is great, but simple science tells that cornstarch feeds yeast; it is a sugar. Debbie deb Stocking stuffers to tantalize your senses http://www.debrasrhapsody.com/rhapsody/specials.php - " nsorcel " <nsorcl Friday, November 07, 2003 11:10 PM Re: eo's and dogs and.... > > The insides of her ears get > > funky from time to time, and I have had great success using emu oil > > blended with tea tree and lavender, for several years now. I just > > put several drops on a kleenex and swab her ears with it. > > Funky in the ears with a reddish exudate usually (can't say for sure > with your dog without swabbing and looking under the microscope) means > a yeast infection. Keeping the ears dry, (dusting with cornstarch) > and washing with a dilute vinegar solution could help. It changes the > Ph so that the yeastie-beasties (technical term)don't like the > environment. Also, pro-biotics. > > All the things for female yeast issues help - except the garlic. Pets > and garlic don't mix. Contrary to popular belief. > > Not vet - am vet tech, usual disclaimers apply > > Good luck, > > JenB > > > > Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join > > To Un send a blank e-mail to: - > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 I second Arrowroot as well. As for vinegar, I use Organic Apple Cider Vinegar diluted with distilled water. Sevi --------------------------- Earth and Canine Friendly http://www.cybercanine.com , " Debra McDuffee " <deb@b...> wrote: > Just a comment here ~ I'd use arrowroot, not cornstarch. Cornstarch is > actually the perfect breeding ground for yeast, an excellent food for it! > It is in a lot of natural powders, that's true, but it is not the best > choice for areas of yeast overgrowth. You may not have had a problem using > cornstarch, and that is great, but simple science tells that cornstarch > feeds yeast; it is a sugar. > Debbie > deb@b... > Stocking stuffers to tantalize your senses > http://www.debrasrhapsody.com/rhapsody/specials.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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