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Puppy mills are a breeding ground for parvo. Anybody that "loses" 70 puppies in a year is running a puppy mill and is only concerned about the loss of profit and cutting vet bills - if they even have a vet. But God loves everybody and I love God - and dogs - so give the poor mama dogs some marshmallow root. They're probably carriers. And give the puppies a dropperful of marshmallow tea a couple times per day so they don't get sick. Then slap yourself in the face really hard and pretend it was me because God might love everybody but I ain't Him.

You probably won't post this comment but this is the last place I would expect to encounter such people. I'm just so thankful for a God that unconditionally loves those I can't. Nobody should be unloved.

My teeny tiny dog ate all manner of cooked chicken bones, too: barbecue, rotisserie, boiled, baked - all with no issues. I personally cannot give raw chicken to my dogs; their bones are from chicken always cooked.

I don't know where you did your research, but I find it hard to believe D.E. causes ANY disease. It doesn't stay in the system long enough to cause any damage. D.E. is simply "fossil flour", mined from dried-up salt lake beds where the diatoms once lived. HOW on earth a fossil flour could cause an autoimmune issue sounds very strange. Your research also said it shouldn't be ingested by human or animal and I have to disagree vociferously! Also, your point that it takes 2 yrs for negative effects to show up leaves me incredulous. Please state any Study that you found saying these things. I, too, did extensive research on D.E. and had never read anything like that. Been giving D.E. to myself and.dogs for way longer than that and have only experienced POSITIVE results. After all these years I truly think I would've seen any possible negative results by now!

My 9-year-old cocker spaniel started having high liver enzymes 2/24, loss of hair, poor nutrition. I stopped giving her everything. Slowly started adding things back. One of her "healthy" dog food brands, I suddenly found out is using Diatomaceous Earth as an ingredient. I am shocked and horrified after reading and doing research that this product should never be ingested by humans or pets although some people are doing this. It produces symptoms very slowly over time and depletes nutrients from the body and slowly destroys the immune system. I've spent thousands in trying to find out what is happening. She's been tested for immune system diseases, liver diseases, thyroid issues, and lots of other issues. That's when I started checking all of her food ingredients for all treats, toppers or other healthy food brands used. That's when I discovered the use of the Diatomaceous Earth, and this can only be the main reason why she is now showing the side effects listed by researchers. It takes up to 2 years to show side effects in animals or people. She had been a very healthy dog until 2/24. Now I'm desperate to find a way to eliminate this stuff from her system. I've stopped using the product and don't know if there is any way to help her. I didn't know they had started adding this substance to dog foods and treats. I'm horrified. Does anyone have any ideas on how to help her?

I didn't realize that diatomaceous earth is also being used in certain dog food brands. It has caused major skin problems with my dog, internal disorders, loss of hair and loss of nutrition. I had no idea about this product and I'm horrified! This shouldn't be ingested or even included in a dog food! These things don't show up right away but with continued use it will affect your pet.

It makes you wonder, doesn't it? How rumors get started? Rumors you're not willing to risk How many dogs have run off with a T-bone, chicken or turkey cooling on the rack or the bones out of the garbage? There should be millions of stories going back to the beginning of the domestication of dogs.

Imagine all the negative PR about all the weeds that can eliminate various and vicious "incurable" diseases in a fortnight...imagine the horrific numbers of those who have suffered and died. It does no good to get up in arms and resent such things nor to hate the opportunists who profit from it in such a sociopolitical environment but understanding it is another matter. Simply remembering engages a whole other mechanism.

Nobody is the boss of us. We live our own lives. And, of course, God loves everybody. That's the wrath of a loving God. Annoying at times but, nevertheless, there it is. The sun shines on even the darkest heart. And that's good, isn't it? That God loves all the bits of creation we can't? It's good that the unlovable are loved, even if they don't believe it and we can love Him and leave it all to Him, easy peasy. To understand that He loves everyone and that no one is loved any less than the best human being who ever lived? Nor any more that the worst? That's unconditional love - true equality. Always "on", no exceptions - absolute parity. It gives one goosebumps, just to think about it!!

Dear Katie,

Do you mean your little dogs are eating the already cooked chicken bones? I did give all manner of cooked bones to our Great Pyrenees but have hesitated to do it with anything smaller.

Thanks!

~Mama to Many~

I gave my chihuahua raw chicken bones - or, rather, raw chicken thighs with the bones. Initially, I switched to giving one with bone and then one meat only, as the calcium dries and condenses the stool which appeared to me to be pretty uncomfortable, though she didn't seem to mind...

As to chicken bones, my 3lb chihuahua/dachshund mix ate all our chicken bones for 15 yrs, with no problems. My two rescues eat every single part of our whole chicken skeletons after I carve the meat off. They luv it. All extremely healthy with no negative effects, ever. Doing this daily for all these years, I do not listen to advice to not give dogs any bones. Also, cats love bones just as much!

Regarding garlic. A long time ago (1982), I worked for an animal hospital as a vet tech, and the veterinarian I worked for highly recommended garlic pills (500mg) for all the animals he treated. I don't know when or why the myth of garlic being dangerous or harmful came about but in the 90's I had 5 dogs I had rescued and I needed to keep them safe from fleas, etc. I gave them all garlic daily and they all lived long normal lives. In the winter I'd stop for 3 to 4 months. I had a friend who kept her German Shepherd in a doghouse while she worked during the day and she asked me for help regarding the fleas her Shepherd suffered from. I told her what the vet I worked for recommended and she started him on it and within 5 days he had no more fleas on him or in his doghouse. Seriously, I believe vets started this myth in order to make money from their clients so they'd buy more expensive products from their vets.

Hi Hollyhock,

I use the Costco/Kirkland cat food in a purple bag. I learned that their puppy food is made by Diamond, which is a high quality food. Labeled as Kirkland it is half the price. I suspect that the cat food is the same deal - a more expensive brand sold as Kirkland.

~Mama to Many~

Hi Mama to Many, can you tell me which cat food you get to prevent urinary problems? Thank you!

I just started my 13yr old bulldog / Staffordshire mix on sea buckthorn berry oil yesterday and I'm praying for results like stated here. I'm wondering how long Boppo has the mouth tumor before you started this. I noticed the lump 2 weeks ago (marble size) and took her to the vet within this time it grew 3-4 times the size and is now tomato size. It's been bleeding and she's bit chunks off. Follow-up appointment wasn't great - more antibiotics and pain/anti-inflammatories they are willing to attempt surgery but aren't recommending it. They expect it to grow back within a month or 2 if surgery is done. I'm just wondering if you experienced bleeding with Boppo. I know this is an old post but hoping someone with similar experience can shed some light. Thank you!

Dear Barbara,

I have never heard of colloidal silver being toxic for cats. I have used it for cats and dogs and myself in very large quantities.

I would also try turmeric for your cat. 1/4 teaspoon twice a day, mixed in food, or mixed with water and given in a syringe. My German Shepherd puppy had an odd mass on his neck and turmeric got rid of it.

Is any of the ulcer accessible to you? Castor oil is great at reducing all sorts of growths. You just apply some topically. (If your cat ingests it, it isn't a problem but can cause loose stools.)

My cat had an odd growth on her mouth, as I am now recalling, many years ago. We were sure she would have to be put down. She had recently had a litter of kittens. We took her to the vet and he said to get the kittens off of her (which we did.) The kittens were taking a lot out of her. That said, if you cat has any stress, try and remove it, and give her the best food possible. (We use Costco cat food. Anything else and our cat gets UTI's.)

Keep us posted!

~Mama to Many~

My cat was diagnosed with “Rodent Ulcer” under her top lip, what a nightmare! It is now huge but it doesn't hurt her but she still eats, although I make sure it's very juicy! I've been putting Colloidal Silver drops on it, but I'm kind of winging it & it's only been a few days & I'm having second thoughts about using it after reading that it can kill if it's swallowed! I'm sure being on that tumor it leaks into her mouth, that's why I'm very concerned. After 60+ years of cats & others animals, I've never seen this & 6 of 7 vets, didn't know what was wrong when it started! That's how rare it is! This is the size of a ping pong ball that's been flattened IN her mouth attached under her top lip! Anybody else trying to help their pet baby??

Has anyone tried treating open pyometra with black seed oil? My 12 yr old husky was just diagnosed with pyo and believe that surgery would be too big a risk. We are currently giving her antibiotics from the ER bet they prescribed Enrofloxacin and AmoxClav. Plus giving her a spoon of manuka honey and rubbing black seed oil on her topically where her uterus is and about 1-2 ml orally. She is sooo much better! Appetite is incredible and eating her food and treats. Also drinking and go for short walks. Please has anyone tried black seed oil? Just want to make sure she gets rid of infection completely

Hi Ron, thank you for this tip. Do I mix the 1/8 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in a teaspoon of water and give it syringe in into my dog's mouth after he eats dinner? Or do I 1/8 teaspoon in his water bowl to drink all day? Thank you.

Hi Grammy2five -

Top marks for saying "groovy" and "reverse stripper" in the same post.

I'm 70 as well.

Thanks for the laugh (and glad your dog is doing so well).

Cheers from Canada

I volunteer at dog shelters here and have heard of formerly-paralyzed dogs walking again after dmso usage. Yep.

Vitamin C

Quoting from that groovy Monkee's song, “I'm A Believer”! I noticed my 8 year old chihuahua had a tannish colored discharge, with a little blood in it. I panicked after I “googled” her symptoms and saw all the vets saying to rush them to a vet for emergency surgery. I am on a very limited budget and thought I would have to become a reverse stripper to pay for it. (I'm 70 years old, young guys would pay me to put my clothes back on! ) Then this website caught my eye. I thought, “okay, I'll try this for a week and see what happens. Based on her weight I gave her 1000 mg. tablet, crushed and added to her food) three times a day. Two days later I noticed an improvement. At the end of that week she was completely well! No more discharge, no more bloating…she was active again. I am so grateful for the info from this website. Instead of dangerous $2500 surgery it was a $5 bottle of vitamin c. This website will be my “go to” from now on!