Alternative Medicine for Pets/Dog
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Hello,
We have a small mixed breed dog. About 4 years ago she developed
this constant licking at her front paws,knee joints, back end,
back knee joints. She acts at times that something is attacking
her back end. She cannot lick or chew fast enough at her back end and front end to get rid of it and will even start growling. We have her on dog food for possible allergies, we even had her adjusted with the vet telling us her back end is out. At one point we were told she had a yeast infection and was given medicine. I also put one scoop of Pro-Derma for her skin in her food. Without going back to the vet and spending more money..I
am all out of ideas! Any ideas would really be helpful.
Thank you,
Pam
Hello Pam :0)
A few things strike me. 1)As for the allergy factor, are you feeding a grain free formula? Does it contain Beef? Are you putting anything else in her mouth at all other than just her food? If so, what? Are you using any spot on the back flea control? Any internal regular medications of any sort? 2)Is she the proper weight for her age and bone size? Does she have a 'figure' that goes in at the waist and tucks up in the tummy? 3)This may sound strange but are you under any particular stress?
Obviously, there are lots of questions that need to be answered for me to give you the best advise possible for your dear friend. I'd love to talk to you and answer them all, so would you be so kind as to give me a call sometime in the evening after 6 or any time day or evening on Tues or Wed on my office line 727-327-8769 so I can give you the time and attention that I would like to give you so we can get your girl happy and healthy without spending a truck load of money at the vet.
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Susan R Griffin
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I can answer questions concerning pet allergies, natural flea control, breeding and dog breeds, puppy training, pets and stress, and pretty much any dog related question.
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I have been a Holistic Pet Care Consultant for over 20 years. My specialties are nutrition and flea, skin and coat problems but I have experience with other health issues as well. I have been studying canine nutrition for over 20 years as well and have a broad knowledge base there including breed specific information. I am the author of The Healthy Pet Handbook and Simple Steps to a Healthy Pet as well as many other pet related articles; and have hosted radio talk shows on natural pet care. I conduct seminars on natural pet care, relationship training and the spiritual, energetic relationship between people and companion animals. I trained my first dog in 7th grade, bread my first litter in 12th grade and began showing at age 20 (I'm now 60). I have studied dogs all of my life and I have a degree in Psychology with minors in Ecology and Animal Behavior from Utah State University. I am a graduate of The New York School of Dog Grooming (1972) and Orchard Kennels School of Training (can't remember the year). I am the founder and owner of Naturals For Animals in St Petersburg, FL and the developer of Critter Oil and other natural products and Pet Energy Therapy, a pet assisted therapy for people. I look forward to answering your questions and feel free to read the articles on my site, http://critteroil.com
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As stated above: Graduate, New York School of Dog Grooming, Orchard Kennels School of Training, Utah State University (BS), Certified Hypno-therapist, Certified Stress Management Consultant and ordained minister. Personal studies over 20 years in Canine nutrition, alternative therapies and holistic medicine.
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