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My elderly dog (one of my five furbabies) tends to be very low energy due to his heart valve regurgitation (MVVD). One of the things that really seems to give him energy is supplementing his diet with a bit of banana daily. He is a small dog so I slice up an inch or two of banana for him to eat. (For a large dog you might give more). That's all it takes. The next day he's "full of beans"!

In addition to this, I give all of my dogs healthy real foods along with their dry food diet. So chopped apples and carrots, broccoli, yogurt, coconut, a small amount of cheese, etc. But bananas consistently give him the most energy!

Hello. I just wanted to add here that keeping a dog in a tub for 30 mins does not sound easy. No bathtubs here at my house, so I sponge-bathed my dogs with the solution 3 times over the infected areas, which took one minute, then leave them to air dry. This works like a charm, every time. You want to get the skin wet, but it doesn't really need to soak the dog for 1/2 hr to work.

Here at my shelter, one of the dogs developed a huge infection on the side of his nose. He snored terribly, had constant leakage of mucous mixed with a little blood and sneezed alot. He mostly stays outside (he's a street dog), but comes in a couple of times a day for an hour or two, and always comes walking with us, but no leash for him; he will not have it, he wants to be free. So I started using homemade garlic l at first and it was working. After a couple of weeks I tried using dmso on the area as well. He did not like that and wouldn't let me anywhere his nose for weeks. I then started using Diamotaceous Earth on it. For 2 days I threw the powder on his nose and he never reacted since he couldn't feel it and didn't know what I was doing. On the 3rd day he came in for food&water and that is when I noticed that the skin over the infection was literally peeling off! For most of one day he had a stream of mucous-y pus coming out of the area, it was a river of it. When I saw him the next morning, there was not one little bit of infection left! It was clean, pink, and left a deep cavity in his poor nose. I could literally see into his nasal cavity. I used some D.E. on it for one week til the wound closed. He is just fine now, and many people told me he'd probably die since it was so close to his brain. D.E. is said to have a tiny electrical charge on them. I believe this to be true as it draws infections out, easily, no matter how big or how deep. D.E. saved that dog's life, all for the cost of about $1.

Since food grade diatomaceous earth is 84 to 95 percent opal silica it is the silica that is a mechanical wormer and it kills all parasites as they cannot avoid the silica in any way since it goes to every single cell in your body. For bad parasitic infections you will need at least double the usual dose to get the desired outcome. There are standard doses and then there are therapeutic doses and the higher dose is what works best. It takes time to kill something as big as a tapeworm but if you stick to daily DE it will kill them in time. Consistency is key.

It also lists Garlic as toxic (assuming it is just as toxic as onions), but Garlic has only a very tiny amount of the toxic substance that onions have ... and it would take a HUGE amount to cause any trouble! DVM Doctors Andrew Jones and Karen Becker both wrote articles that explain where the erroneous idea that it is toxic came from, and why we should not believe it ...

Garlic for Dogs and Cats: Good or Bad? Unveiling the Truth!
- Veterinary Secrets with Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM
https://veterinarysecrets.com/garlic-for-dogs-and-cats-good-or-bad/

Garlic - Contrary to Common Misconceptions, Garlic Is GOOD for Pets!
- by, Karen Shaw Becker (Integrative Wellness DVM)
https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-08-17-can-you-feed-garlic-to-your-pets/

I suggest that you use it "forever" if you can. I used it for 3 months straight and discharge on my dog was gone. I stopped it after that, after 2 years my dog had discharge again. This time I just went to the vet and had her operation. The operation usually cost 30k PHP, plus the hospital admission charges and medicines after the operation.net cost is around 50k PHP, 860 USD if converted.

I tried this on my dog, it only worked temporarily. It stopped the discharged for about 2 years. The discharge came back after 2 years. I think this is a 50/50 thing. If you are short on money, you can try this, but do not expect it to work miraculously. On my situation I managed to buy time, and save some cash for the operation. I treated her with just the turmeric and ordinary honey, no vitamin c included. I did this everyday for 3 months, the discharge was gone. As I said after 2 years, the discharge came back. Luckily I have enough money for the operation around that time. Good Luck, and hope your dog gets through.

Dogs have a different digestive system than humans and may not be able to tolerate spicy foods like cayenne pepper. It is best to avoid feeding your dog spicy foods to prevent the potential health issues.

Cayenne pepper contains a compound called capsaicin, which gives it its spicy flavor. When ingested by dogs, capsaicin can cause a range of symptoms, including : vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, abdominal pain, and In severe cases it can lead to much more serious health issues such as respiratory distress, seizures, and organ damage!

What Happens If A Dog Eats Cayenne Pepper? ...................................................................

https://vetexplainspets.com/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cayenne-pepper/

Seek veterinary care immediately if you notice any of these symptoms in your dog.

The amount of cayenne pepper that is toxic to dogs can vary, so It is best to consult with a veterinarian if you suspect your dog has ingested cayenne pepper.

I have posted this here before, so sorry if this is boring to regular readers.

I used to volunteer at Dog Shelters, and now have my own. I've seen paralyzed dogs (after being hit by a car), treated with DMSO and walking again. Please invest the time and read the DMSO threads here. You'll like what you read. Best of luck!

I absolutely LOVE this post. Truer words have never been written. We gotta do better if we are to beat big medicine at their game. These are the remedies of our ancestors. Someone took a chance, did the research & applied common sense. We have become mindless slaves to big medicine. We say we don't want to take a pill but the instant someone recommends an alternative home remedy we shun them & call them a QuackaDoodle. Yet none of us have a clue about what pharmaceutical companies are really packing in those plastic capsules...Chemicals & byproducts of even more dangerous chemicals. If the junk inside the plastic capsule was so great...why are you here? They will write you a rx for xyz but NEVER ask, "What are you eating? Do you exercise? How about fresh air?" NO ONE ever died of healthy positive living. Common sense is priceless...if you or your family member(pets included) is unwell do the research. Read very old medical books(before 1900 if possible), old Farmer's Almanacs or talk to old Veterinarians or ex field medics. Do missionary work, they make do w/ limited resources. Listen to your inner voice...if you learn about a new home remedy, research then introduce SLOWLY. Make a written log of what you are doing & be very aware of the changes your body is experiencing. Remember not every side effect is a bad thing. The crap gotta escape somehow. We got ourselves into this mess by blindly trusting people we thought had our best interests at heart. It's your body, your responsibility, So listen to it! ***Home remedies do not replace all medical problems. Seek care whenever life is threatened but never be afraid to ask questions. Be Well, Everyone.

Dogs back legs

She is losing the use of her hind legs, how can I help her.

Hi Nancy,

In all the years I have been reading about cancer and treatments... I'm not a vet or anything but what I learned is Cancer is good cells gone bad. These bad cells can be reversed. The vet will always recommend something that makes them money. But when they do surgery there's no turning back. When there are cancer cells present while they are cutting human or animal they can't tell if they cut one of those cells open. If (there's no if) that happens it spreads 10 MILLION more cells. When they tell humans after cancer surgery "it looks like we got it all". That's BS and the patient will soon find out they have cancer through out their body. Radiation and Chemo is devised to kill. Do not fall for the pressure the doc/vets are trained to scare you into doing more damage. CBD oil for pets while you research natural remedies. There's a book called The Natural Cat that has diets and remedies. Diet is so important. DO NOT vaccinate your pets. Animals did not used to have the problems that they do today. Most of which is caused by vaxes and store bought pet food. SMALLS is where I buy food for my cats online. One last thing touching, petting ect is vital when you do feel the love for the pet they get so much from that.

Making a paste out of baking soda with water and putting it on the affected areas of your body also gets rid of them because they cannot live in the alkaline. Scabies only gets into material things such as curtains, furniture, mattresses, clothes, bedding. They do not get into, hardwood floors, marble floors, doors, walls.

I am a truck driver and when I had to swap into our spare truck, I picked up scabies. That was back in July. Wasn't my first rodeo. The first time I got them was the very end of 1986. The first time you get them, it can take anywhere from 14 days to two months before you're totally broke out. After the first time of getting them, for most will break out in the first 24 hours.

I bought Sulfur candles and fumigated my tractor. If you live in a house, not an apartment building you must remove all your food, medicines, spices everything out of your refrigerator. Unplug your electronics. It doesn't hurt your electronics. And then after you fumigate, you cannot go back in there for at least 24 hours after you light the candle. But it will kill every creepy, crawly thing in there, including the scabies.

Homeopathic Thuja 30C is frequently used to detox after vaccines for both humans and animals. Chlorella also helps with vaccine detox. A feline liver support formula may also help.

I took my healthy, active, animated, 5 month old male Tabby Cat, to the vet for his neutering, 11/31/2024, and a few days later, he's displaying many of the symptoms, described here. My kitten returned from his vet visit, weird from the sedation, and slept a lot, however, for the following 2 days, he was still playful with me, and seemed to recover very well, from his surgery. On the following Sunday morning, I noticed that he had vomited on the floor, and he seemed lethargic, not running around or playing, uninterested in eating or drinking water, which he loves. He's just sad and pathetic acting and looking, not even interested in grooming himself, anymore, and looks a mess. He vomited a few more times, that day would not poop or pee, and none of these symptoms were present, before his shot. Today, Monday, Nov 25, I took him to the vet, who made every excuse in the book, for his symptoms, except a possible adverse effect from the Rabies shot. My kitten was severely dehydrated, so the Dr gave hydration injection, and prescribed meds for the nausea, and sent us home. I've been giving my kitten water and small amount of wet cat food, in that syringe, to hydrate and nourish him, but he's still all listless, doesn't meow or interact with me, and just wants to sleep. Left to his own devices, he will starve and die, and I'm very afraid, at this point.

Yes, you are missing something. In fact, if you believe your top 4 or 5 google results and look no further, that's on you and you're missing alot. Did you even read the borax/arthritis posts on E.C.? Placed here by those of us who have experienced significant and real results after using it? Did your google search tell you that borax is simply a salt mined from dried up salt-lake beds? I mean, c'mon, ya gotta try harder than that. I use borax for múltiple things and I make sure to put a pinch of it in my water daily, 'cause if I don't, my arthritis symptoms come right back. I'm sorry that you didn't bother to look further into it and did not believe and/or read our posts on it. Good luck.

No need to give this amazing natural remedy 1 star if YOU failed to research the dose, that's on YOU. Does NOT negate the powerfulness of this powder

A few more notes on garlic and thiosulfate. All the sources that I have seen do not explain the supposed toxicity to cats. AI does not report any cats harmed by it. There are people completely panicked and asking web vets for help, just because their cat "may have" chewed on a clove, or actually at one. The vets said that it would take 3-6 cloves to cause problems, and that the ingestion would need to be chronic. Also, the AI says that thiosulfate is not toxic, but used as a poison antidote. Unless I see more convincing info, I don't believe this to be an issue in practical terms. To urge cat owners to go to ER immediately upon ingesting a bit seems irresponsible.

Here is another answer from AI: "Based on the available research, thiosulfate appears to be generally well tolerated in cats. There is no evidence to suggest that thiosulfate has inherent toxicity to cats. In fact, thiosulfate is often used to treat cyanide poisoning in animals, including cats, as it helps convert cyanide into thiocyanate, reducing its toxic effects."

Art, when I ask if there is real evidence that garlic harms pets, I am asking for actual cases of damage. I have a bad experience with "official sources." Sad, I know. But there it is. Has a cat ever died from eating garlic? Or from being fed garlic as a dewormer? (I have been intending to deworm the stray that recently adopted me.)

They say that thiosulfate harms red blood cells. Why would this damage only cat (or dog) red blood cells and not anyone else's? Baffled.

Hi Vera,

There are quite a few articles on the web from known sources discussing how garlic and other members of the allium family such as onions is toxic to dogs and cats because of its thiosulfate content. On the other hand, thiosulfate is not toxic to humans. Some of you may remember thiosulfate as a remedy that Ted often used for humans. Here are a couple of example articles with this first one being from the American Kennel Club (AKC) :

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-garlic/

https://bottletreeanimalhospital.com/blog/what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-eats-garlic/

Here is a relevant quote from their article :

' Yes, garlic is potentially dangerous to dogs. This is because garlic and related plants such as onions are toxic to dogs. Garlic can cause anemia and signs of toxicity when eaten in high enough amounts. All forms of garlic are potentially toxic to dogs. These forms of garlic include ':

• Raw garlic
• Cooked garlic
• Garlic powder
• Garlic paste
• Pickled garlic
• Liquid garlic
• Garlic oil
• Any food with any type of garlic in it

https://www.petmd.com/cat/poisoning/can-cats-eat-garlic

A relevant article quote :

'Whether cooked or raw, garlic is toxic to cats, and your pet should never eat it in any form, including :

• Garlic cloves

• Jarred minced garlic

• Garlic powders and salts

• All homemade or prepackaged foods containing garlic (including baby foods and broths) '

' Garlic is a bulbous vegetable belonging to the genus Allium, which also includes onions, chives, and leeks. None of these should ever be included in your cat's diet or treats. '

' Garlic contains a toxic compound called sodium n-propyl thiosulfate. This toxin causes damage to red blood cells, making them fragile and leading to their breakdown and destruction (hemolysis). Hemolysis results in anemia in addition to red or brown urine discoloration. Anemia means the body's organs are no longer getting enough oxygen and, in severe cases, can result in organ failure and death. '

'Garlic poisoning can become life-threatening and should be treated as a medical emergency. If your cat ingests garlic, take them to the vet immediately. Do not wait until they are acting sick. '

Animals are a gift from the angelic realm that we can learn from, and they can not tell us when they are sick or in distress so it seems worthwhile for us to exercise as much caution as is possible in what we feed or give to them to eat.

Art