Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 12/6/2010

Question
Hi.  I have been living in an older building now for six months, and am noticing that many of the occupants (both animal and human) suffer from "IBS" symptoms.  Also, the animals - cats especially - are very, very thin.  My own cat has lost weight since living there and has continual stomach upset.  I'm wondering if you have heard of steam heating/a lack of proper maintenance of it leading to upset stomach etc. in pets?  One cat has kidney problems since moving in - which could be anything, one dog has cholitis, humans go from diarrhea to constipation.  Any ideas?  

Answer
Hello,  Yes, there could be some mold problems in your heating system. If it is an old building there could be mold and other hazards in the walls.  I would have everyone take some supplements to help with the immune system.

Liquid Chlorophyll - for humans and pets:
HERE is an example of what to look for in your local health or vitamin store:  
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Chlorophyll_Liquid_16_Fl._Oz._p_118.html

You may also want to have everyone take some ESTER C -  1000 mg for the humans and 250 to 500 mg ,per day for the pets.
Ester C is easy on the Belly -
Regular Vitamin C can be hard to digest.

Hope this helps.  The only other choice you have is to move out of that sick building.
So sorry for you all.

Marie Peppers LPN MA