I must point out that I’m not a vet and I have no veterinary training at all. I’m also not a trained expert in herbal remedies.

I’m not aware that there is an “antidote” per se in relation to any herb, and I really don’t know if there’s anything you can give to counter a large dose of sweet wormwood (also known as artemisia). So I’m sorry, I can’t offer any help in that regard.

As your dog has cancer, you’re no doubt under the care of a vet, which is good. And it sounds as if it’s a holistic vet, or at least a vet who is open to alternative methods of treatment. Goji juice is also a great natural remedy that appears to help considerably with cancer (according to the information on their site).

Raw food is definitely a good thing for any dog, and particularly for a dog with particular health problems like yours. You may know that humans with cancer often do very well on a raw food diet. Dogs are no different.

Building your dog’s immune system is also a great thing to be doing, as well as the blood cleanser and tumor remedy and the other remedies you’re giving. You seem to be doing all the right things! That’s so great.

You ask whether I have any other suggestions.  The only other suggestion I have (and it may overlap with some of the other remedies you’re using, but it could be worth a try, is a specific cancer remedy for pets.  The Goji juice is said to do much of what this cancer remedy does, but I can’t see any downside to using them both if you wish to (of course check with your vet if you have any concerns).

I wish you all the best with this treatment regime. It sounds as if your dog really is in the best hands – yours!

Regards,
Brigitte

Holistic dog health is one thing I’m really passionate about. What is holistic dog health? Well, it’s an approach that focuses on the entire dog, and on keeping your dog healthy so that less veterinary intervention is actually required. That’s what …

I’m terribly sorry for the delay in responding, and I do hope Casey is improving. I’m sorry to hear that he’s been so sick.

There is a natural remedy that may help seizures in dogs – see
http://www.dog-health-care-information.com/seizures

It can be used as an adjunct to the drugs your vet has prescribed, and you may well be able to reduce the drugs in consultation with your vet. You’ll see information about this at the site.

I really hope this will help Casey.

Regards,
Brigitte

My boy Casey is in the vet school as I write. Sunday he had 7 seizures in less than 24 hours. He has been on PB. Now they are going to add bromide. He was so pitiful. I hope I am able to pick him up today. Apparently he will be sedated as he will need a loading dose.

Could you check with Dr Andrews? Thanks.

Good to hear from you again. And I’m glad Max is doing well.

Yes, I certainly do have a suggestion for an alternative to teeth cleaning – there is a great product that you just add to Max’s water, and it does the rest – see here – http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com/Oral

Regards,
Brigitte

Good to hear from you again. And I’m glad Max is doing well.

Yes, I certainly do have a suggestions for an alternative to teeth cleaning – there is a great product that you just add to Max’s water, and it does the rest – see here – http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com/Oral

Regards,
Brigitte

My Max is doing great after his surgery last year. I had spoken with you regarding a large cyst on his chest that needed to be removed but, because of his age and possible health problem, we were uncertain about it. Anyway, he was put under anesthesia and the ugly cyst was removed.

In the article of “How to Save on Veterinary Bills,” there was no mention of teeth cleaning. Max used to have his teeth cleaned at least once a year, but he was put under for that. Now I would be reluctant because of his age. I brush his teeth at home but I know he needs more care than that. What would you recommend for that, if anything?

Have a really great day. God Bless.

Anne

It certainly sounds as if you’re doing all the right things for both Sam, Ace, and your foster dog, Scooby.

The problem with Scooby is that he’s been used to the very unhealthy diet (and probably exposed to chemicals and toxins as well) for a very long time. The skin problem has probably developed over a considerable period.

Because of this, the natural methods you’re now using may take quite a while to balance his system.

There are a couple of other things you might like to try -

You could try giving Scooby (and Ace, since he seems to scratch and chew himself as well), a tablespoon or two (depending upon their size) of cottage cheese and a good quality Flax Seed Oil (also one to two tablespoons) per day.  Only buy refrigerated Flax Seed Oil (that has been kept refrigerated), and keep it in your fridge.  It destabilizes very easily if not kept at a low temperature.

You could also try a specific Omega 3, 6 and 9 supplement – Dermatrix is one I highly recommend.

And – most importantly, I believe – you may want to consider a detoxification remedy to actually detox all the toxins that have built up over the years in Scooby’s system – it wouldn’t hurt to give it to all your dogs – and the one I really like is Detox Plus.

Hope this gives you some food for thought!

Regards,
Brigitte

I am not sure if you can give me advise or direct me to a site or person who can help. I try & do things natural for my dogs. My dog Sam has had seizures(lots) & is now treated with acupuncture & herbs with the best results, far better than with conventional meds.

I have a foster dog & the group can not afford to send him to a holistic vet. He was fed a horrible diet of Kibbles & Bits for 6 years till we got him about 5 weeks ago. I have had him 1-2 weeks, & was told he looks better than he did when he came in. He has an itching problem, dermatitis (chronic) & it is so hard to adopt out a dog that itches 4 times (or more) in a minute. He has itched so much he has scratched himself.

He is fed a premium diet, with home prepared food added, Omega 3, digestive enzymes, apple cider vinegar, Kelp Help ( mineral & vit. suppl.), garlic, 2 homeopathic remedies, & two different flower essences.

I just started tonight adding 5 fresh herbs. I hope you can help me help Scooby with his scratching issue. My dog Ace also licks, scratching or chews on himself (but he is neurotic).

Thank you, Debbie

Nice to hear from you again.

It’s great to hear that a serious dog breeder is spreading the word and educating new dog owners on the benefits of fresh dog food and natural remedies for pets. It’s just so important. And I’m so happy that you have a waiting list for your ultra healthy puppies.

Just think – you’re personally responsible for all these new dog owners having to spend less time taking their dogs to vets, saving money on vet bills, AND having healthy and long-lived dogs.

Great job!

Regards,
Brigitte

It’s great to hear from you again.

And I’m so glad to hear that Bailey and Halle are still doing so well.

For anyone who still hasn’t read Bailey’s story on my Healthy Happy Dogs site, go there now (click on any of the highlighted words) and read about the terrible effects of vaccinosis (caused by repeated vaccinations that many vets still advocate, despite overwhelming evidence that most of these pet vaccinations are not necessary).

Stay in touch, Maruchy.

Regards,
Brigitte

That’s great to hear that you’re already well on the way to saving lots of money on vet bills!

And in part by using Andrew Jones’ information.

It’s good to hear that already two of my readers (out of the four who have commented so far) have already heard of Andrew’s Veterinary Secrets and are making use of the information on how to reduce vet bills.

Regards,
Brigitte

P.S. Thanks for the feedback on the format! (I think many people are still a little nervous to jump in and post comments, but slowly I hope to talk everyone around!

Thanks for your input.

Interesting comments.

And this was 25 years ago!

I’m really happy you could see what was happening then and got out of the veterinary business. Perhaps it didn’t have much of an impact on the veterinary world overall, but if more people take a stand like you did, eventually our dogs’ health will benefit, because more and more people will discover what the pet food manufacturers and veterinary pharmaceutical companies don’t want us to know!

Regards,
Brigitte

PugTona Pugs here & I must tell you my story as well… I started out breeding Min Pins many years ago, I was feeding them (3 at the time), a commercial pet food that was very expensive! I thought I was feeding a top of the line dog food. I didn’t know what those things were in the ingredients & never thought this pet food company would put harmful things in their food! My youngest female died suddenly of an enlarged heart & seizures at 8 years old! My other female & my male died of the same cancer & then tumors! I couldn’t believe this!!! I fed a great food! (I thought.) I blamed myself for our beloved pets for quite a while then I got smart! I did a lot of studying and research in pet foods. I found the truth was unbelievable!

Our next breed (Pug) is ONLY fed a holistic food, organic treats, veggies, fruits, grains, & fish. No drugs, very few vaccines, herbs & all natural remedies. All 13 Pugs at present, are beautiful, happy, healthy 4 legged children loving life! I have been raising Pugs for sometime now, we have a waiting list for our puppies because we give an education on health of the pug as well as a healthy pug for life. Sometimes we help their pet(s) at home too, & that makes us feel we have helped one more helpless creature from pain & suffering in this harsh world!

Sorry to get carried away, but keep up the GREAT WORK, both of you, so many more people are becoming aware on these subjects now! (We are starting to see it almost daily!)

Thank you truly, PugTona Pug Breeder Of N.C.

We haven’t emailed in a while but you know my “Bailey” story. I lived through almost loosing my puppy due to over vaccinating her without even knowing. I would take the “doctor’s” advice because that’s all I knew. It wasn’t until she became very sick and very aggressive (Bailey is a Bull Terrier) that I looked into alternative medicines. Bailey is now 6yrs. old and healthy and happy. I owe her life to holistic medicine and an animal communicator which was able to speak with her and guide the doctor and myself in making her whole again. Dian Samsle, Dr. Deamers & Dr. Johnson saved my little girl.
Thanks for your articles.
Maruchy, Bailey & Halle

I have been getting info from Andrew Jones and find his views wonderful and for me the way to go .I used milk thistle before Jazz [my black labrador was desexed ] and then for some time after the operation —she ‘breezed’ through it all.

Before my 3 Labradors I had 3 Dalmatians fed on dried food vaccinated regularly –2 developed cancer and finally tumors–were put down after enduring many operations.So now it’s holistic and homeopathy raw meat tuna vegetables fruits and grains and my 3 Labs are bouncing with good health.I like your new format –it’s easy to use.

Regards Jean Jazz Johnny and Tom