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Alternative Medicine for Pets/Questions Answered by Expert karen clark stapleton
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Possible Lung Cancer OR Blastomycosis | 5/28/2012 |
| Q: We have a 13 year old White American Shepherd who was diagnosed with “lung cancer”. About 3 weeks ... A: I am so sorry to hear the wee gy has this diagnosis. I am very sorry in delay responding. Firstly I ... | |
| dog vestibular disease | 5/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a 16y/o Golden Retriever female. She is on no medications. She has received glucosamine ... A: I am in agreeance with the vet on this one and at her age I wouldnt advise over medication which can ... | |
| natural remedy for strep | 4/17/2012 |
| Q: both my cats have been diagnosed with strep from numerous nasal swabs. For over a year we have been ... A: Herbs such as Taraxacum officinalis (Dandelion), Echinacea purpurea, Withania somnifera ... | |
| alternative medicine and treatment for peruvian guinea pig | 3/27/2012 |
| Q: My Peruvian guinea pig is a bit sick, I think. When I accidentally touched his nose it's kinda wet, ... A: I cannot do that legally but I can say he should be at a vet.Make sure the bedding is clean warm and ... | |
| MRSA | 3/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old min-pin who is diabetic and diagnosed with MRSA from a culture. She got the sores ... A: I would still use carrots While they are sugary, Cushing's and Diabetes, a dog diabetes information ... | |
| MRSA | 3/26/2012 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old min-pin who is diabetic and diagnosed with MRSA from a culture. She got the sores ... A: I would start by giving her an elimination diet as below for 6 weeks.Then use Pau D'arco Tea in her ... | |
| Dog doesn't like Blue Buffalo dog food | 3/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female Brittany Spaniel and I have been feeding her Science Diet dog food all ... A: I would try to have her eat a natural diet and some probiotics too. I much prefer dogs to eat what ... | |
| valerian in geriatric dog | 3/8/2012 |
| Q: i have a 17 year old wirehaired daxie who is showing signs of cognitive dysfunction. at this ... A: As with all both herbal or chemical , medication dose is both individual and at same time general, ... | |
| Tapeworms in cat | 3/8/2012 |
| Q: My cat has tapeworms. Is there any natural remedies for them? I have read pumpkin seeds will work ... A: add a little garlic to the diet , please bear in mind that this needs to be a teeny amount as it can ... | |
| Swollen Lymph nodes | 2/22/2012 |
| Q: Its getting hard for him to breath a little. Im taking him the vet this week. i needed to know if ... A: or salivary gland infection or tooth abcess as these would elevate the swelling in throat lymph ... | |
| Dog MRSA | 2/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old shar-pai chocolate lab mix and he has developed a large lump in his wrist. He ... A: I am sad to read this and I hope what I say will give you some help. Your doggy could well have MRSA ... | |
| cat with sensitive stomach | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: 12 year old cat was throwing up food a lot--diagnosed with sensitive stomach-blood tests ok--stopped ... A: I would suggest feeding your cat a natural diet of fish, chicken soaked in olive oil and mixed with ... | |
| meningitidis ? advice | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have an 11 years old American Pit bull Terrier that I adopted 10 years ago. Very healthy and ... A: Canine meningitis is indeed a very serious condition and I am saddened to inform you is often ... | |
| digestive enzymes | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: One of my cats has IBD. The other has CRF. I purchased human digestive enzymes and was putting one ... A: Digestive enzymes are produced in the pancreas and salivary glands and help to break down the ... | |
| My Cat's Obsessive Licking | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: For some time my 10 year old cat Genesis has been licking an inordinate amount of time. A lot was ... A: so sorry for delay in receiving this second response.Hi look to her diet.The behavioural issues she ... | |
| Stye? | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old chihuahua/pug mix and I just noticed a red bump like spot on her eyelid. I'm not ... A: It isnt a stye its a follicle lump called A chalazion that which resembles a stye, but a marked ... | |
| Cat clipper burn/licking raw treatment | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I just trimmed my 4 yr old white persian with clippers bc I noticed she was scratching herself due ... A: wipe her body with some oilatum wash and allow to dry naturally. then take some aqueous cream and ... | |
| laying in litterbox | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I work in a health food store and i purchased Actipet Wormwood Therapy I called the company and they ... A: I would make sure the cat doesnot have a dry diet, and use cranberry extract in high doses say 650mg ... | |
| tapeworm remedy for cats | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I work in a health food store and i purchased Actipet Wormwood Therapy I called the company and they ... A: as with all herbal products we must assess how the pet or human will react so to be safe I always ... | |
| how to get rid of fleas | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: i was wondering if there is a home remedy that works on how to get rid of fleas effectively? I've ... A: yes and they are only effective if you do all at once. so here goes .... place salt across all ... | |
| chihuahua swollen toes | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know of a natural treatment for swollen toes. My chihuahua is 17 months old. ... A: Cloudy eyes can be resolved with eyebright and lutein supplements they can be bought togather from ... | |
| chihuahua swollen toes | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know of a natural treatment for swollen toes. My chihuahua is 17 months old. ... A: Yes I think removing from the dry feed is essential to her recovery and sooner rather than later. ... | |
| chihuahua swollen toes | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know of a natural treatment for swollen toes. My chihuahua is 17 months old. ... A: I am somewhat concerned the vet didn't find a cause for her swollen toes. I would think that she has ... | |
| Feline Pancreatitis | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: My cat has pancreatitis. The vet is considering putting him on steroids, but because he has heart ... A: It is important to structure a diet that is frequent feeding not a single meal per day so I suggest ... | |
| Lose appetite | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: .well I have a male rottweiler puppy of 5 months,he has lost his appetite..He is not eating as ... A: remove from royal canin,use a natural diet ... | |
| Feline kidney infection | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: My senior cat has a kidney infection that is not responding well to antibiotics. Are there any ... A: Yes of course use what you have in , it makes sense.Aloe vera is great for immuneity and also kidney ... | |
| Feline kidney infection | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: My senior cat has a kidney infection that is not responding well to antibiotics. Are there any ... A: I would give hi, high doses of cranberry extract tablets from a health store upwards of 1000mg ... | |
| 11 month morkie | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an 11 month morkie her last baby tooth in the back has come up but didnt come out and her ... A: This is quite common, I suggest giving the dog larger bones that she can gnaw n, Lots of tug playing ... | |
| Collies and soft stools | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Our collies Frege and Russell are 11yrs old and weigh around 80 and 90 pounds respectively. Frege ... A: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Crown-Prince-Sardines-In-Tomato-Sauce-Seafood-15-oz/10313713 these are ... | |
| Cat's Oral Cavity Cancer Alternative Medicine | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: My cat has recently been diagnosed with Oral Cavity Cancer and has been given 3 months to live. She ... A: I am sorry that kitty has been diagnosed with oral.nasal cancer. Generally cats do not respond as ... | |
| rosehip tea | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a silky maltese 11months old would it be okay to give her rose hip tea or is she to young i ... A: A lot depends why you are intending to give the dog this, if its just vit c then a good supplement ... | |
| Collies and soft stools | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Our collies Frege and Russell are 11yrs old and weigh around 80 and 90 pounds respectively. Frege ... A: Sadly dogs are not vegetarians and require a quality protein, but I do understand your dilemma, I ... | |
| Generalized edema in Cat | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: My 7 year old male,neutered, short hair, domestic cat was diagnosed with ideopathic chylothorax in ... A: If this was my kitty I would use colloid of silver or gold as this will help protect the animal from ... | |
| Collies and soft stools | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: Our collies Frege and Russell are 11yrs old and weigh around 80 and 90 pounds respectively. Frege ... A: but I would suggest taking off tylan take off the rice and chicken and start an total elimination ... | |
| Generalized edema in Cat | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: My 7 year old male,neutered, short hair, domestic cat was diagnosed with ideopathic chylothorax in ... A: You need to understand how this condition develops initially and the predisposing factors often ... | |
| elderly bichon | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a very eldery bichon who is blind in one eye and lost most of her vision in the other due ... A: I am sure that due to her glaucoma she will have problems with peripheral vision, glaucoma affects ... | |
| Cat vomiting | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I volunteer with a cat rescue group and one of the cats in our adoption center has been vomiting, ... A: Hairball treatment you can add pumpkin to the diet, start off slowly so 2 tsp per meal then ... | |
| Feline Hemorrhoids | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: My 12 year old male cat has an external hemorrhoids. I believe it may have been caused by his ... A: Sorry for the delay in the main a cat dog and human suffer the same problems with piles, they can be ... | |
| writer looking for information on pet massage | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I have questions about pet massage. I'm researching the benefits of pet massage for show dogs or ... A: Yes of course Pet massage can aid the overall wellbeing of animals, like humans they require touch ... | |
| Prednesone for Siamese cat | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: My cat has been diagnosed with allergic bronchitis and has been on prednesone for over a year. I ... A: I would like to know if the vet diagnosed this with xrays etc or simply gave steroids? Firstly over ... | |
| Ichthammol Ointment 20% | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Is this ointment dangerous to dogs if they lick it? My dogs have raised, open sores on their backs, ... A: |It is fine and a good resource to have in any pet first aid kit. I would actually be wanting to ... | |
| oral cancer in 13 yr. old male bishon | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I have been using metacam for pain. what can I use for pain in treating pain for oral cancer. Jacque ... A: I have to mention that natural alternatives may not in the case of cancer be as effective for pain ... | |
| s | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old blue staffy bull terrier has got a swollen front paw she had it yesterday and over the ... A: I would bathe it in warm salt water then seek veterinary advice. Puss usually indicates infection ... | |
| heart murmur alternative treatment | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a mix breed Chihuahua 11 months,the vet said he had a mild murmur. Are there any natural ... A: Yes but a mild murmur may well resolve itself without any treatment.You can give some hawthorne , ... | |
| Teddy-Bear Hamster and wet-tail. | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: About a week ago, I adopted a young (but not baby) Teddy Bear hamster..(Serenghetti). For the first ... A: she must be seen by a vet , I also advise cleaning the cage one time per day with colloid of silver ... | |
Alternative Medicine for Pets
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karen clark stapleton
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All related to natural treatment of pets and animals
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Qualified holistic practitioner 20 years plus, specialist treatment aromatherapy, massage, reflexology, nutrition hypnotherapy, canine psychology,I own and operate www.eurobichons.com www.aromacarenaturalproducts.com design make manufacture natural foods and supplements for all small animals and equines for the global market
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several
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dogworld, k9 magazine, www.eurobichons.com several law journals and magazines
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Pdg several natural therapies members of hypnosis institute, several holistic organisations law criminal law justice. Police and prison Service trained
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My websites are awarded regularly for content
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lots
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