Recent Pet Posts

  Re: Aloe Vera OK for Cats and Dogs?

2 months ago
Posted by Betty (AR) on 03/01/2025
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My homeopathic vet just recommended 2 T Aloe Vera (Georges) for a 17 pound dog with vomiting, upset stomach. Hope this helps others.

  Re: Borax

2 months ago
Posted by Sheryl (Ohio) on 02/23/2025

Hi, do you dilute the solution anymore? I see a lot of people take 1tsp of the solution and add to their water. I wasn't sure if this was extra diluted so it could be drank as is or if it needs additional dilution. Thanks!

  Re: Baby Oil for Matted Fur

2 months ago
Posted by Pam E. (SW Calif.) on 02/20/2025

ALL the more reason to use COCONUT OIL instead !!!

Coconut Oil: The *GOOD* Saturated Fat - by, Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM

https://hemopet.org/coconut-oil-the-good-saturated-fat/

 Recent Spay Issues

2 months ago
Posted by Hollyhock (America ) on 02/20/2025

Katzie, look into a liquid bandage product to close it up or the butterfly surgical tape. If nothing else start applying colloidal silver every hour all day. Good luck to your pet!

Recent Spay Issues

2 months ago
Posted by Katzie (Cancun, México ) on 02/20/2025

Recent spay problems

My 1st rescue was spayed 3 weeks ago. 1 week after bringing her home her stitches were not there (except the deep internal ones); there was a gaping hole at the site. There was no sign of infection to inhibit the healing of the skin. For another week I took her to the vet every morning, where he would just put on an antibacterial spray and bandage her up, and to monitor if the site was closing. It did not. So he put her under anesthetic for a 2nd time and put in new sutures. It is now 1 week later and they're out again! She still has a hole there and it doesn't appear to be healing much either. Still no infection either. I just cannot figure it out!

In Canada, when I would adopt a dog they always came already sterilized, so I have never dealt with a fresh spay before.

I am this close to just duct taping the site and checking on it in a month. Any ideas or information, anyone?

 Re: Need Natural Remedy for Guinea Pig Mammary Gland Tumor

2 months ago
Posted by Linda (Tampa) on 02/20/2025

Thank you! Any specific kind on castor oil?

 Re: Need Natural Remedy for Guinea Pig Mammary Gland Tumor

2 months ago
Posted by Mama to Many (TN) on 02/19/2025

Dear Linda,

I would second the idea of castor oil.

Frankincense essential oil is also an anti-tumor. You could dip a toothpick in a bottle of Frankincense and add it to the drop of castor oil to use topically.

~Mama to Many~

 Re: Need Natural Remedy for Guinea Pig Mammary Gland Tumor

2 months ago
Posted by Mama to Many (TN) on 02/19/2025

Dear Linda,

I would second the idea of castor oil.

Frankincense essential oil is also an anti-tumor. You could dip a toothpick in a bottle of Frankincense and add it to the drop of castor oil to use topically.

~Mama to Many~

 Re: Need Natural Remedy for Guinea Pig Mammary Gland Tumor

2 months ago
Posted by Cheryl (Highland Park, NJ) on 02/19/2025

Hi Linda, I've used a dot of castor oil on pets for many issues - growths, cuts, infections, anything on the skin. Once even on a kitten's inner eyelid when she had a growth and it was gone the next day. It's not called the Palma Christi for nothing and I've used it myself for years for different skin issues. You don't even have to rub it in much. And it won't hurt if he licks it, just hopefully not right away. Hope this helps Porter.

 Re: Need Natural Remedy for Guinea Pig Mammary Gland Tumor

2 months ago
Posted by Linda (Tampa) on 02/19/2025

Thank you. I don't know much about it but read it can be toxic if ingested. I fear he will lick / bite his wound and consume what is on there.

 Re: Need Natural Remedy for Guinea Pig Mammary Gland Tumor

2 months ago
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 02/18/2025

Paint the tumor with Tincture of Iodine 2% 2x/daily.

Need Natural Remedy for Guinea Pig Mammary Gland Tumor

2 months ago
Posted by Linda (Tampa) on 02/18/2025

We have a 6 1/2 year old male guinea pig, Porter. Noticed on Friday that his mammary gland is enlarged and bleeding periodically. We have decided not to go to the vet since we know they will suggest biopsies, surgery, strong antibiotics, $$$, etc. We are also aware that the guinea pig life span is 5-7 so just want to do something natural to give Porter a good quality of life whereas he is still very active, eating and pooping normally.

Therefore we are seeking advice on if we should drain the gland / tumor every few days? What do we put on it? Right now we are cleaning it with saline solution and applying coconut oil. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated since natural remedies for guinea pigs are hard to find. Thank you!

  Re: Boric Acid Eye Wash

2 months ago
Posted by carolyn (Kansas) on 02/17/2025
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My mother used to wash out our eyes with boric acid when we had pink eye as a kid. I'm 70 now. Research a little better.

  Re: Dog With Skin Allergies

2 months ago
Posted by beverly (Texas) on 02/16/2025

Thanks for the tips. One of my mini Aussies had bad breath I noticed and could not figure out why. He had a large rubber bone that he gnawed on like it was his security blanket. He started scratching his mouth a lot and I noticed it was red and enflamed like maybe lip dermatitis so I took the bone away. It has gotten even worse looking from the scratching. I had thought about putting some of my aloe leaf on it and some manuku honey.............only thing sometimes to relieve the itching he roots around on the carpet. I don't want honey all over my carpet. So Apple Cider Vinegar in his drinking water and bulgarian yogurt from the health food store sounds like a good start.

Thanks

bev

Senior Cat and Diatomaceous Earth

2 months ago
Posted by Tina (Singers Glen VA) on 02/16/2025

Hello and thank you for all that you do! I have a 20yr old female cat. She was diagnosed with kidney disease about 2 yrs ago. She started on the vet's recommendation of a powder (name has escaped me). In some research I found that K&B drops (kidney and bladder support) from Young Living essential oils would help her. I started giving her a few drops in her morning and evening feedings. The hair on her head that was thinning, started growing back. She's never had a problem with eating or drinking water.

Last summer she was subjected to a break in her hind leg. She healed amazingly well within 10 weeks, with casts that my vet changed often. She was acting "off" a couple of months ago, and looked as if she had lost some weight, so I took her to the vet. She still has high counts for kidney issues, but now has a small tumor in her bladder. My vet put her on a daily lowdose of prednisone She is hydrated well, pees and eats without any issues. She still has a trace of blood in her urine (which is ok, according to my vet, as long as there are no clots). I started her on Diatomaceous Earth the end of Dec 2024, starting with 1/8tsp and is now up to 1/2tsp. I've noticed the last couple of days, she's meowing a lot more, not sure if it's because I've been giving her more attention and wet food and if I'm not on time for either comfort, she'll meow for longer times. All that being said, I'm wondering if her stomach hurts with parasite die off? Should I be giving her chlorella or otherwise? She's a hardy trooper at her age. I'd be grateful if you have advise to share. Thank you!

Apple Cider Vinegar for Constipation - Blocked Colon in Kitten

2 months ago
Posted by Kim (Kansas City, MO) on 02/13/2025
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Constipation - Blocked Colon in Kitten

I found a starving kitten last summer and forgot to write what saved his life. 50/50 mix ACV/Water mixed in a shot glass. I soaked a paper towel in it and applied this to the back of the kitten's neck.

When I found this kitten behind my shed crying at the top of his lungs I immediately brought him water and some fancy feast gravy. The kitten of course ate a little of the fancy feast and drank a little water. He was only maybe 6 or 7 weeks old. He had the runs after that and pee'd a few times and he refused to eat anything after that first time and he stopped pooping and peeing.

He was on a waiting list at a shelter that my best friend worked at. On the 3rd night, he was at death's door. His eyes were open, but he wasn't moving and was as limp as a dishrag. He was staring off and I was about to lose him. That's when I looked up what to do on Earth Clinic.

After I applied the 50/50 mix to his neck, I put him in a towel lined box with a towel over the top of him and a heating blanket on the lowest setting. About an hour later I smelled poo. I looked in the box and he had passed a little something, but was still lifeless. I cleaned it up (which wasn't much, but very stinky) and lay him back down. About 1 1/2 hours after that he passed a mass/clump and cried out. I was amazed! I thought this kitten was done for sure, but thankfully the ACV/Water mixture was working to move whatever was blocking his intestines or colon. I cleaned up the box again and lay him back down. So this began about 9 pm and by 6 am he was 100% better. He ate normal kitten food after that and was well. He was adopted at the shelter after being in foster til he got big enough to be neutered.

I hope this story helps someone else should they ever be in the same situation with a beloved pet.

  Re: Kidney Disease in Pets

3 months ago
Posted by Adrienne (ID) on 02/11/2025

Hello Martin, How is your dog doing now and how much aloe vera are you giving your dog per day?

Borax for Arthritis in Dog

3 months ago
Posted by Beth (Pennsylvania) on 02/10/2025
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My dog was stiff when getting up.

I'd been taking borax for at least 5 years for my stiffness & it really helped so I tried a pinch on my dogs food once a day. Within 3 days I noticed a huge difference.

Honey for Dog Seizures

3 months ago
Posted by Erika (Campbell River) on 02/03/2025
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When your dog goes into a seizure get honey onto the gums asap. Rub the honey into the side of gums in mouth and the seizure should stop within seconds (I heard that from someone and it worked for my dog)

  Re: Chronic Renal Failure in Dog

3 months ago
Posted by Jim (NYC) on 01/31/2025

Low Dose Naltrexone Provides Relief for Ill Animals

Due to the favorable outcomes, veterinarians are now prescribing LDN for their “patients”. It is currently being used in animals to help lessen the pain of chronic arthritis, to treat some autoimmune disorders and to help slow the growth of some tumors. Good results have been reported in treating lymphoma, adenomas, nasal/sinus cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, degenerative myelopathy and others.

https://www.ldnscience.org/lp/ldn-animals LDN is a safe, non-toxic and inexpensive drug that helps regulate a dysfunctional immune system.

https://ldnresearchtrust.org/what-is-low-dose-naltrexone-ldn


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