Dogs, EO's, Hydrosols, Vaccines

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Hi,

 

I guess I will give another viewpoint on feeding and caring for our

beloved pets. I have two greythounds that I rescued from the track.

 

When I got my big 84 lb racing weight GH, he was very sick from all

the vaccines he just had. It took me about a month to get him back

to normal - 10 lbs lighter. And I got him off wheat products

totally.

 

I looked into various dog foods, organic, wheat related, corn

related, etc. After reading several books regarding the BARF diet,

biologically appropriate raw food, and talking to many owners in our

local greyhound group, I switched both my GH's to BARF.

 

I talked to our Vet on the vaccines. She feels after the greys have

had at least two sets of the vaccines, it is not necessary to keep

vaccinating them every year. Of course, they have to have the

rabies every 3 years and I signed an agreement to give them heart

pills. Our Vet also feeds her dogs raw foods although she grinds up

the bones where most of us give the whole chicken back or turkey

neck. I have seen so many of these greys who had various problems

get back to a state of health when switched to the raw diets with NO

wheat in their diets.

 

Now, I'm no expert, nary none whatsoever. However, for 30 years I

have studied homeopathics and other modalities out of the

mainstream. I, nor my son, could handle traditional prescription

meds so I had to find some other ways to handle physical problems.

I have had good results using homeopathics with my boy GH the few

times he has needed something.

 

I use rose hydrosol every few weeks on their coats as I brush them.

I don't diffuse many EO's in the house because I truly don't know if

they are good for them. I have used tea tree diluted when my boy

gets a boo-boo and so far no problem.

 

I know to be careful with herbs as I have had allergic reactions

there also.

 

I don't push my way on others. I have studied, investigated, and

talked to other owners to get their experience and to many vets.

Everyone has their viewpoint and I respect that.

 

In the final analysis, we each want the best for our fur babies. I

know I probably over-protect mine and love them, love them, love

them. My boy had accupuncture and my girl had chiropractic

treatment for her back. Thank goodness my Vet can do all of this.

 

Just another viewpoint from a greythound owner who wants the best

for her pups.

 

I had a white German Shepherd who lived to 17 and with hip problems

and accupuncture lived a very long time. I'm hoping for the same

with these two.

 

Warmly,

 

Bobbye

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