Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 10/7/2008

Question
QUESTION: I purchased a 12 week old English Mastiff that had slightly swollen lymph nodes when I took her to the vet as well and a negative fecal test result. The vet explained that this was common for a puppy and put her on antibiotics.  About two weeks later I noticed vaginal discharge and excessive scratching with the lymph nodes enlarged even more.  The vet explained that the lymph nodes could be swollen from the infection and wanted to wait to see if the lymph nodes would go down after finishing the antibiotics (Clavamox).  He also stated that she could possibly have mites because she definitely didn't have fleas and prescribed two doses of Revolution.  One dose at that time and the next two weeks later.  

In the meantime, I have been doing a little research on allergies, diets, immune systems, and swollen lymph nodes. I am trying to determine if her scratching could come from her diet (Purina Pro Plan) as well as some kind of yeast infection or weak immune system due to the two prescriptions of antibiotics at her young age. I just gave her the second dose of Revolution and a week ago I started her on Antixodants, Probitics, Nzymes, and Tincture Blackleaf.  She is still itching but I am hoping that within the two weeks I'll see some improvements.   I also swithed from Purina Pro Plan to Eagle Pack.  She is not due to see the vet for another two weeks.  

Does it sound like I am covering all the bases or am I out of touch with what could be wrong? I don't want to continuously take her to the vet and be charged for something that I can work on myself.  The vet wasn't quite sure what the problem could be.  Any ideas?

ANSWER: Hi - I would be glad to help you and your gal.
Give me brands and dosages of the following:
Antixodants, Probitics, Nzymes, and Tincture Blackleaf.
I will let you know if they are good brands to be using.
Also, Eagle Pack is a good food...Which one are you feeding her?
I will look at the ingredients for you.
And, YES you are correct about the YEAST...

Talk to you soon

Marie Peppers
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QUESTION: - The antioxidants treats by Nzyme (2 tabs) per day for two weeks
- Nzyme Oxi-drops (3) drops in water twice daily and 1 tsp of water mixed with 6 drops on top of food twice daily; 8 oz water mixed with 1 teaspoon of water mixture sprayed on itchy spots
- Tincture of black leaf by Nzyme - dbl dosages for two weeks 14 drops in food twice daily
- 4 and 1 Probiotics by First Choice Naturals, by Blackwatch Nutritionals Inc - 1 1/2 scoop once a day

Answer
Addition -
The Wellness Products are much better than the Eagle Pack - You need to look at the ingredients - the first 5 are the ones that matter the most.
I suggest you find a Holistic Vet and work with them -
***There are many Holistic Pet Nutrition people that will charge you 100.00 or more for there services.  

best wishes to you!
Marie Peppers





Hi - Well, the products look good.  I mostly refer to NuVET Plus as an immune system booster and allergy fighter... Don't know too much about what you have purchased but they do look like quality.

Now for the food - Looks like your are on this one:
My comments are below:

Holistic Select® Large & Giant Breed Puppy Formula
23% Protein / 12% Fat / Calories - 375 kcal/cup

We took our Natural Adult Formula and enhanced it specifically for large and giant breed puppies.  It includes Beta-Carotene, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Glucosamine and Inulin, a Prebiotic.

Ingredients:  Lamb Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Ground White Rice, Chicken Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Anchovy & Sardine Meals, Flaxseed, Dried Egg
Product, Menhaden Fish Oil, Carrots, Sun-Cured Alfalfa, Peas, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Quinoa (Organic), Blueberries, Apples, Inulin, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Beta-Carotene, Cranberries, Dehydrated Kelp, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Pantothenic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Inositol, Polysaccharide Complexes of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, B. subtillus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus coagulins, Aspergillus oryzae, and Aspergillus niger.

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Here is a link to Wellness Lg Breed Puppy food -
Look at the ingredients... see the better quality in the Wellness Brand?  
Up to you : Eagle Pack is a fine food but Wellness is much better:

http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=2012367&dept%5Fid=

Best wishes and I hope everything turns out well!


Marie Peppers LPN MA
NuVET Plus - the best you can buy
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