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Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Tue Apr 30, '13 7:00am PST  You do have options. You are smart to find another vet. I would recommend finding a vet who routinely uses Traditional Chinese Herbs, Western herbs, and/or homeopathy since all of those healing modalities have powerful approaches to help a body deal with toxins. Without necessarily knowing the exact toxin. This is why they are used as complimentary medicine with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, etc. You can find a find a vet in your area through the ahvma's website: ahvma.org If there is not one in your area, some of the listed vets will work with you long distance or help find you a nearby vet they work with. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Fri Apr 26, '13 9:51am PST  How does a two legger handle other people's fears? Take the cue from the four legger, who rises above the negative and is the absolute role model of calm, composure, and self- assuredness. When people see me coming, they scurry their toddlers away, the young lift their small children, the aged and uninformed lift their barking small dogs, teenage girls cultivate their neediness by squealing, most people cross the street. The most important thing for my person is to be steady and compassionate rather than chuckle. We break down barriers and stereotypes with each positive interaction. If we can leave an interaction with others being happier or more at peace, then we have fulfilled our purpose for today. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > Heart Condition - Early Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCH)

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Tue Apr 16, '13 5:05am PST  There are LOTS of things you can do for your Jack Russell at this time to help support the heart and slow the progress of DCM. Nutritional support is a big one, then there are nutritional supplements, vitamins, herbal supplements (both Western and Chinese), medicinal mushrooms, acupuncture, and the list goes on. I was diagnosed with early DCM but with treatment got better. Really. After my first echo and subsequent diagnosis, I went in routinely for echos as directed by the Tufts' cardiologist. With the help of my holistic vet's care, I got all kinds of treatment. When I went back to the cardiologist for my follow up echos, he found a definite healing each time. Not something he would usually see, so I would say that the treatments definitely worked for my case. The cardiologist is not the one who prescribed the treatment though. It was our regular vet, who practices conventional and complimentary medicine, that came up with the treatment protocol. We listen to the weekly radio talk show "Pets, People, & Paradise" by Dr. Ihor Basko. He had some episodes about heart conditions, so you might want to check out his website, blog, podcasts available via his blog, and even a consult with him. We have no affiliation with him or his practice other than feeling that Dr. B rocks! If we lived on Kauai where he is, he would be our regular vet for sure! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Leonberger food question

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Tue Apr 2, '13 8:53am PST  I would recommend that you find our way to the Leolist, which is a wealth of Leo support and guidance. The web address to learn more: http://www.leonberger.com/LeoWorld/leolist.html my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Raw Food Diet > Chicken Feet (yum lol)

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Thu Feb 7, '13 7:36am PST  Chicken feet are the greatest! They are too small for me though---I just gulp them down. My kitties always got to eat the chicken feet though because they would excitedly crunch up every piece of bone, then gulp them down. Even as kittens they knew what chicken feet were all about. When I heard them crunching those feet, I would whine to get some too. They have bones and are also an excellent source of glucosamine because of all the joints, etc. If you come across duck feet, those are equally as good. Unless they've already been deboned. Yes, Asian markets sell deboned duck feet for stuffing! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Wed Feb 6, '13 10:36am PST  Chiming in to keep this thread alive... That puppy lemon law has nice intent. It is scary though. If someone buys a puppy that turns out having some 'defect' and they bring that pup back to the 'breeder,' what does that someone think is going to happen to that puppy? Most assuredly, the breeder will choose to euthanize the pup, even have it removed from breeding and registry records if the issue was hereditary. No wait, the puppy millers will likely put that puppy right back up for sale without disclosing the newly found info. Hmmmm.... my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > Dental for a 12yo?

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Wed Feb 6, '13 10:17am PST  Seems not everyone is aware that dental cleanings can be performed without anesthesia. Either the vet is trained with this approach (which may also require more time and a special quiet space and low key time in the clinic) or a technician specifically trained to do this comes in at scheduled times to do the dental cleanings. Combined with a homeopathic remedy prior to the cleaning(releases the nasties off the teeth easier), these "standing dentals" can be effective. I am not one who totally buys in to the fully sedated dentals where the "deep cleaning" is actually taking off a very necessary layer of enamel. The doggy dentists I met were like surgeons and wanted to examine, clean, and treat teeth only on anesthetized dogs. My people convinced them to examine my teeth while I was fully alert. I was so good that the dentists were shocked at how much they could learn so quickly in a brief visit. Needless to say, the dentists agreed that I had all kinds of chips, cracks, dents, etc that they could fix with full on oral surgery. They also didn't want me eating raw anything (veggies, fruit, meat, bones) because they felt all that is horrible for canine (and feline) oral health. The kibble and canned food that they sold in the front of the clinic was the only stuff they recommended. Hahaha! I went in symptom free for more of a wellness check and for my person to learn more about canine oral health. Left the dentists' office disappointed in their approach. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > Chronic hair loss

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Wed Feb 6, '13 9:44am PST  Hmmm, I like that the thyroid was considered. But was it a full thyroid panel? Thyroid test results are not always easy to interpret, especially if only limited testing is done and if it is the first time any testing is being done on e client. As Dr. Jean Dodds' book says, there is a thyroid epidemic upon us! I read her book and found it very eye opening. I would pursue the thyroid possibility a little further if a full panel was not done. As for connection to the atopic dermatitis, I would definitely connect the dots between these two skin conditions. So you are taking atopica for the symptoms but was the cause /source of the symptom ever realized? I would consider pursuing that as well. So uncomfortable! I hope your system finds relief soon. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > What breed would you give him? :D

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Mon Feb 4, '13 7:20am PST  Had to chime in because i saw a recommendation for a Leonberger. While I loooove my Leonbergers, I do not encourage them for most people. A Leo sheds a lot year round. Spend some time in a home with a Leo or at a Leo Specialty and you will get a better understanding of the breed. And because you mentioned an interest in giant breeds in general, I had to chime in as well. Many people admire giant dogs. Understandable. Living with one in your home, being a responsible caregiver of one, being in public/society with one is a very different perspective in life. Oh and don't forget healthcare being different (and usually more $$$). Not every vet clinic can fully accommodate a giant breed dog! If you have an opportunity to spend personal time with with some actual giant breed dogs and/or their people, that could be very eye opening. Maybe pet sitting or attending a Specialty. Either way a great experience! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Aina- Aloysius de- LeMaitre work hard, play- hard     Barked: Thu Jan 31, '13 7:46am PST  You seem interested in gaining knowledge regarding Bella's conditions. Knowledge and wisdom will serve both of you well on this journey! Regarding Bella's thyroid, I highly recommend getting hold of Dr.Jean Dodds' book regarding the Canine Thyroid Epidemic. I would recommend it for all dog owners whether or not their dogs currently have thyroid issues or not. Aina was daignosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and hypothyroidism within months of each other. Anecdotal evidence is strong correlating the two but research is very limited since each condition falls into vastly different specialities. Only vets with a more holistic eye on the client will consider connecting the dots. While we were able to bring her conditions under control so that clinically she appeared "normal," that didn't mean she was all better and went off meds. Yes, her EKGs, etc. were repeatedly normal one year after diagnosis. Yes, her thyroid panel showed numbers within normal range. But we remained steady with her treatments, knowing those were only clinical signs. Her body's life force/energy/Qi was clear that deficiencies remained. A long winded way of saying not to go off meds even if tests suggest "normal" for these conditions! As for renal insufficiencies, the diagnosis is based on the bloodwork and urinalysis using first urine of the day? Or do other clinical signs correlate? We went through extensive repeatedly bloodwork and urinalysis on our Rosie, as had all her previous owners. Most of the time, her clinical symptoms pointed toward a UTI. However, the blood and urine didn't always fall in line there. We quickly decided on an ultrasound for a better look at the kidneys. The technician's evaluation was "severe kidney damage." Our 3 year old Rosie had the kidneys of an aged 9 year old. Massive diet change (from dry kibble to home cooked), acupuncture, Chinese herbs, etc. have vastly improved her condition. Why the condition in the first place? We are her third home, so we don't know exactly. We just know that we are giving her food and supplements appropriate for her now. And she is thriving! If you have concerns over Bella's kidneys and her adrenals, then I would highly recommend an ultrasound. Insist that Bella not be sedated and that you be present, especially with all that is going on with her. I recall a good article in Whole Dog Journal a couple years back about Addison's, so that might help you understand that possibility as well. The article may suggest more affordable approaches to diagnosing Addison's. Here's hoping that you and your healing team are able to get to the healing stage for Bella. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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