[YEA]  04/03/2012: Lucy from Orlando, Fl: "I just got a shitzue.. She is a 6 month puppy with a beautiful coat but cannot stand the dog smell. I searched EC and found out about Coconut Oil. I went and bought Organic 100% coconut oil. I mix two ts to the food and she loves it. I love it even more because she does not smell. Thanks EC"

01/04/2013: Rene from Concord, Nc: "I seen people were using coconut oil for their dogs for odor and I was wondering what kind. The kind from the cooking section or one from a specialty shop. Thank you so much."

01/04/2013: Wendy from Columbus, Oh USA: "Get the Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (Unrefined). Usually comes in a 14-ounce jar. You can find it in your local Whole Foods, Trader Joes, or health food section of your supermarket."

01/04/2013: Rene from Concord, Nc: "Wendy thank you so much for responding back about the coconut oil. Hope you have a blessed day."

12/07/2012: Michele from Mill Creek, Wa: "I'm wanting to buy a home and tight for money right now. My dog weighs 68lbs and is approaching 8 years old. How much tumeric powder should I give my dog and what are the best foods to sneak it in with. My dog eats a dry dog food of duck and potato. Should I be giving my dog more meat? Some where I came across sardines? Can the meat source be chicken/ turkey or beef/ goat? Can my dog have veggies? My dog happens to also like broccoli and carrots. Can my dog also have cheese from cows milk or is goat cheese better? Thanks, michele"

12/17/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "Do not give milk products (any kind of cheese) to your dog. It just gets them constipated, and will not help the cancer.

I'm no expert, but the dry dog food of duck and potato sounds fine. Go ahead and add broccoli and carrots to your dog's food. Make sure it's chopped up really well OR lightly steamed and cooled and cut up.

And, put 1 teaspoon of turmeric into his food and mix it all up, each and every time you feed him."

01/04/2013: Om from Hope, Bc Canada: "My own Shep. has a small external tumour and I just have put her on Essiac and turmeric. Get the best grade turmeric (haldi) from an Indian grocery. I teasp. with coconut oil dissolved into the food each time you feed. Lots of good veggies in the processor and ideally, no dairy. I take turmeric for diabetes. Read up on turmeric on the net. Turmeric is the royal treatment for numerous diseases while an important spice for cooking. Essiac is suppressed by you know who. But relax, you'll be relieved. Even if a cancer is too far progressed, the body will live longer and have no pain. Add a good vit. C and ACV. Also read up on Essiac. Om"

[YEA]  01/19/2009: Apryl from Hooks, Texas: "Last night hubby and I noticed that our cat was acting very odd. He wasn't using his litter box and would "squat" every few minutes all around the house like he was trying to urinate. His coat didn't look so good and he was having trouble walking and he couldn't sleep. It was a Sunday night and today is a holiday. There wasn't any place open to take him. He was trying to go to the bathroom and let out the most horrible crying noise. It brought me to tears. I just felt so helpless. I came across this site and decided to try acv. We went to Wal-Mart at 3am to get some as we didn't want to wait and watch him suffer. It's been less than 24 hours and he's already feeling better. He isn't squatting all the time and he actually has been able to urinate some and is using his box again. He's finally able to sleep as well. I gave him a lot more than what was suggested from the people on this site because I was terrified he wouldn't make it through the night. I honestly have no idea exactly how much I gave him. He won't eat wet food at all, so I bought his favorite treats and saturated with with full strength acv. I also used a dropper and gave him a bit mixed with water (not sure how much of each as I was in a panic and wasn't using measurements). I also added some to his water. I think I will keep doing this until he is better, then I'll just continue to add some to his drinking water. I'm so thankful to have found this site and so glad that our kitty is feeling better. I know he has a way to go, but the improvement was almost immediate. To be honest, I had my doubts at first but decided it was well worth trying and was really the only option I had at 3am. Don't hesitate to try this. It really works and works fast. I will still take him to our vet just to make sure he's ok, but this may very well have saved his life as he was looking so horrible I was afraid he wouldn't live through the night. Thanks!"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  12/01/2010: Jennfier from Johnson City, Ny: "I posted yesterday that my male cat is having problems urinating. Well today he is doing much better, but not completely back to his old self. I was wondering if anyone knew how often I need to give him Apple Cider Vinegar and water? Any info will be greatly appreciated."

[YEA]  12/17/2010: Rmdelete from San Diego, Ca, Usa: "This may sound very contradictory since you read it being poison everywhere but try forcing a thin sliver or fresh garlic down your male cat's throat. It sounds like your cat could have a potentially deadly problem (urinary blockage from struvite crystals) my boyfriend and I dropped $3,800 on our male cat for this problem, when we brought him home he was still having issues going but shortly after giving him a little garlic he was able to have a strong stream of urine. Give your cat the garlic at first everyday for 3 days (thin sliver) and then every three days and then eventually weekly and then monthly. It really does a difference, especially in male cats eating dry food. But again, garlic is listed as a toxic bulb for cats. But all in moderation does my cat good."

12/28/2012: Kathy from Minneapolis, Mn: "I am so frustrated tonight, our sweetie boy "Sebastian" started straining 2 weeks ago, I called the vet after the second day, they put him on an antibiotic and charged "only" $200 at Xmas and we barely had it. Then, about 9 days later, he is straining again and ill (vomiting) so back to vet she said maybe had to "cath" him and of course, antibiotics, a day or two at vet and maybe another "$600" like it is nothing! We were confused and upset but had to come up with it as they made it sound like life and death.... Now today, he came home after another $200 (Now over a thousand and we are broke) and he is laying on a chair looking dead to the world!! On Diazapam, buzaperine? antibiotic etc, and I am force feeding vet food for UTI and guess what? When I called today, to see if he should be eating and not drooling she said "bring him in again, more tests" really? What jerks~! Are there any decent honest vets today? We are now looking after this money and the love for our kitty who is only 2; at putting him to sleep.... We simply can't afford more. I may try and ACV tomorrow although he is weak, and am so angry at vets!! To make us feel guilty and put a price on our pets and our love, shame! Maya, not all are mean or cheap, we simply have in my case lost total faith in the vet world and will search natural remedies. Thank you. Please pray for Sebby."

01/04/2013: Om from Hope, Bc Canada: "Please research on the 'net homeopathic remedies stating the main symptoms. OR contact a homeopathic practitioner (registered) and talk to them if life and death. By now you will know the vets don't know what to do but attend to business. Wish you luck Om"

[YEA]  04/03/2012: Lucy from Orlando, Fl: "I just got a shitzue.. She is a 6 month puppy with a beautiful coat but cannot stand the dog smell. I searched EC and found out about Coconut Oil. I went and bought Organic 100% coconut oil. I mix two ts to the food and she loves it. I love it even more because she does not smell. Thanks EC"

01/04/2013: Rene from Concord, Nc: "I seen people were using coconut oil for their dogs for odor and I was wondering what kind. The kind from the cooking section or one from a specialty shop. Thank you so much."

01/04/2013: Wendy from Columbus, Oh USA: "Get the Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (Unrefined). Usually comes in a 14-ounce jar. You can find it in your local Whole Foods, Trader Joes, or health food section of your supermarket."

01/04/2013: Rene from Concord, Nc: "Wendy thank you so much for responding back about the coconut oil. Hope you have a blessed day."

08/30/2010: Kathy from Covington, Virginia: "I am having a terrible time with my cocker mixed. She is eleven yrs. old and has developed a skin problem in the last year. Her Vet. says it is allergies and skin infection from that. She has been given antibiotics and prednesone. This helped but it comes back. Heat makes it worse so she does not go outside for any length of time. She has lumps, black skin, sores, itching, scaling and panting. She also lost her hearing suddenly. She is my best friend and I need to help her. I have tried the ACV and now am shampooing with anti-fungal. Also changed her diet to grain free. I put cream on her skin to help with itching. I think she has yeast."

09/06/2010: Gina from Iuka, Ms: "MY yorkie had the same thing I changed his diet which helped, but the thing that helped the most was one teaspoon of organic coconut oil once a day in his food. It got rid of yeast and bumps on his belly(pyroderma) the black skin is going away. You can also rub it on the skin. I also use dermagic lotion and shampoo."

11/03/2010: Mari from Los Gatos, Ca: "Gina my yorkie has the same problem shes very itchy and her skin is turning black from how bad it is I feel so bad for her what kind of food did you change your dog to and where can I get coconut oil?"

11/15/2010: Gina from Iuka, Ms: "Mari, sorry it took me so long I dont read the site everyday. After the recall I started making my own food. I have two yorkies so you might not make as much. Boil four chicken thighs, take the meat and skin off the bone and chop it up. Boil white rice in broth from chicken. Mix this all together with two tablespoons of pumpkin(not pie mix). Put in fridg. Before I feed them I put 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil in each bowl with about two tablespoons of food. Microwave this for about 20 secs. I feed them twice a day the same way. The only other food they get is raw baby carrots and organic apples for treats. I give them a pettab once a day. I use Tree of Life Kosher organic expeller pressed coconut oil. I get it at the health food store but I looked it up and you can get it at amazon.com. I also use Mal-a-Kit shampoo at absolutelypets.com. You can rub the cocounut oil on the yeast and this will help till its gone you can also give your baby benedryl. Thats all I can think of right now if you have any more questions let me know I will try and check the site more often. Good luck"

12/20/2010: Leann from Lake Bluff, I, Usa: "Kerryann, Where did you get the Conifer Green Needle Complex from? I am interested in knowing a reputable source since my dog is suffering from repeated issues with allergies, skin issues and staph infections. We have tried multiple remedies and changing to grain-free diet and testing multiple protein sources to see if it is food related. We (the vet) now think it is a airborne or contact source (dust, etc. ) Thanks for your help!"

12/23/2010: Annette from New York, Ny: "I have awaken at 5 am, three hours before the time I need to get up, due to my Yorkie, Paris, scratching and crying. She itches her ears, nibbles her paws and has dryness around her nose. I was looking online at possible solutions when I came across a site that said its most likely her food, an allergic reaction to her food. It said most commercial foods have wheat, corn, soy by-products which cause a lot of problems in pets-namely the itching and scratching I've been witnessing. I went to look at the ingredients in her food and sure enough there was corn gluten meal and wheat gluten meal named within the first two lines. At the end of the post was a few sites on alternate pet food and allergy sites. I went to it I intend to purchase food for her and also some of the seagreens powder which is good for:

Scratching
Hot Spots
Ear Infections
Hypo-Thyroid
Lack of Energy
Paw Licking
Excessive Shedding

I think changing your pet's diet should produce some great results. Let me know if this proved correct. Happy holidays everyone!"

10/21/2011: Lorik24 from New Castle, Virginia Usa: "We have an 11 yr old Silky Terrier. In the last 6 months he has developed 'something' that makes him itch and scratch. Kathy from Covington, VA said her dog 'suddenly' lost its hearing. Our terrier has had the same thing happen.. That was about 4 months ago. At first I thought the summer air conditioner dried out is hair/skin and made him itchy. (no idea about the sudden total loss of hearing... HELP??) So I came to EC and found the ACV bath. I tried to add some ACV to the drinking water, but he won't drink it.. I use store bought, as I can't afford _____s. I've also been giving him benadryl 2x's day. It's helped some, but not enough. I've also changed to non grain food. No relief.

I want to be able to help/cure him with out Rx's...

How do I know if it's a food allergy, or yeast issue? Anyone know what is up with the sudden loss of hearing?

I cannot afford holistic foods, but am willing to make foods for him if I have to.

Anyone that can provide any answers, I greatly appreciate it!! Also, should you provide your home cures, please, please make sure you give names of items used, portion or amounts used and how often and where to find the items... Thanks all!

Lorik24 for New Castle Va"

11/09/2011: Nova from New Delhi, India: "Using red, green (not brocoli as gas producing) and yellow vegetables only (ie not white veggies) and diced mutton, make a 'stew' in a saucepan and feed your dog twice a day. Feed this only for a couple of months You can also feed uncooked rib mutton bones once a day. Try this diet for two months then one by one, introduce treats. This way you will also know if any treats you give are the culprit ie scratching returns. If so, don't feed the treat. Hope this helps. It helped my Westie."

01/03/2013: Melissamd from Denton, Md, United States: "Please, please help my kitten!! Dexter is only 13 weeks old and was a fostered rescue. We adopted him at 8 weeks old and adopted a mess of fleas and worms right along with him!

We treated the fleas and the worms and within a week of treatment, Dexter developed little tiny scabs around the cracks of his nose. Then it spread to his whiskers and then to the top of his nose. The scabs come off with the hair in it and then re-scab!! it has spread to under his eye and is horrible looking when the scabs fall off. They fall off in large chunks or in little flea sized dots.

He does not have fleas currently. He is an indoor cat. I was using a plastic dish for his water for 4 weeks when we first got him but changed it as soon as I read posts and now he is served with glass bowls.

I feed him coconut oil and dry food as he was weaned off the wet food within a week of getting him. Now I am reading that cats should have wet food instead of dry. I took Dex to the vet just to hear him tell me that he was amazed at how soft he is, and then look at me like I was crazy when I told him about the coconut oil. He said that Dexter just wasnt getting the food completely off of his face when he ate and thats why his face is slowly falling off. Needless to say, I didnt return.

I found this absolutely amazing site last night and started giving him acv, though, I will run to the health food store tonight to get the organic kind. I have diluted it and put it on his scabby area and put some on the back of his neck, in his drinking water.... But the funny thing is, if its straight, he will lick it, but he has no interest in it if it is diluted. Im afraid the straigh with be too acidic?

Please tell me what his poor skin issue is!! I changed his kitten food to one that is more..... "natural", but I dont truly trust the bag. Is this an allergy?

He plays all the time, sleeps like a baby, is as loving as you can imagine.... He does scratch himself, but not constantly. The scabbs are only on his face (whiskers/ nose/ under his eye) but not on his chin. Could this be due to litter allergies?

THank you for this website and thank you for taking the time out of your day to help little Dexter. We appreciate it more than you know!"

01/04/2013: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "My opinion is the ACV is NOT too acidic for your cat. Just get the organic ACV, the one with "the mother". Continue swabbing the scabs with the undiluted ACV. Note, if she has any open sores, the ACV will sting!

Since I don't have cats, I don't have any recommendations as to food, except maybe try a grain-free food. Hopefully a "cat-person" can suggest a good-quality food for your cat.

I would also suggest going to a different vet for a second opinion. Please don't be intimidated by vets! If you feel they aren't giving you the right information, or you need MORE info from them, ASK!!"

[YEA]  03/11/2013: Melissamd from Denton, Md, United States: "I wanted to give an update on Dexter. I started using ACV with the "mother" on his little face using a cotton ball. I just doused it and held it on his nose for a few seconds, and then wiped his face where all of the fur was missing and the skin was raw. It only bothered him from the fumes in his eyes. He didn't wince at all so I don't believe it had any burning sensation (oddly enough). I did this every 2 hours or so during day one and once before bed that night. By the following morning there was noticable improvement. Throughout day two, I applied it about 4 times.

By day three, his face was incredible. Apple Cider Vinegar healed his face. I wish we could post photos on this site because you wouldnt believe the horror of his skin condition. Dexter's face is beautiful. Thank you Earth Clinic and thank you Wendy for responding.

What a wonderful blessing website this is!"

01/03/2013: Wendy from Lethbridge, Alberta: "I'm hoping you can help me. I am looking for a natural remedy for my cat. She is 10 and has had a long-time problem with allergies. She has been obsessively licking for many years, but now she is pulling her hair out. She also can be grumpy and agressive with people and other animals. I tried a pill from the vet but it didn't really do anything and has bad side effects. Thank you very much, Wendy"

01/04/2013: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "Search for "ACV" here on EC and all its many uses for pets.

Make sure you get the organic Apple Cider Vinegar, the one with "the mother" which is the nutrient-rich sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Just shake the bottle before using. Then add a teaspoon to her food and mix it all up.

You can also dilute it 1/2 and 1/2 with spring water, wet a paper towel with the solution, and gently wipe her fur and skin with it. It's fine if she licks it off. The ACV is good for her.

The ACV should ease, and eventually eliminate, her allergies."

[YEA]  04/03/2012: Lucy from Orlando, Fl: "I just got a shitzue.. She is a 6 month puppy with a beautiful coat but cannot stand the dog smell. I searched EC and found out about Coconut Oil. I went and bought Organic 100% coconut oil. I mix two ts to the food and she loves it. I love it even more because she does not smell. Thanks EC"

01/04/2013: Rene from Concord, Nc: "I seen people were using coconut oil for their dogs for odor and I was wondering what kind. The kind from the cooking section or one from a specialty shop. Thank you so much."

01/04/2013: Wendy from Columbus, Oh USA: "Get the Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (Unrefined). Usually comes in a 14-ounce jar. You can find it in your local Whole Foods, Trader Joes, or health food section of your supermarket."

01/04/2013: Rene from Concord, Nc: "Wendy thank you so much for responding back about the coconut oil. Hope you have a blessed day."

08/30/2010: Kathy from Covington, Virginia: "I am having a terrible time with my cocker mixed. She is eleven yrs. old and has developed a skin problem in the last year. Her Vet. says it is allergies and skin infection from that. She has been given antibiotics and prednesone. This helped but it comes back. Heat makes it worse so she does not go outside for any length of time. She has lumps, black skin, sores, itching, scaling and panting. She also lost her hearing suddenly. She is my best friend and I need to help her. I have tried the ACV and now am shampooing with anti-fungal. Also changed her diet to grain free. I put cream on her skin to help with itching. I think she has yeast."

09/06/2010: Gina from Iuka, Ms: "MY yorkie had the same thing I changed his diet which helped, but the thing that helped the most was one teaspoon of organic coconut oil once a day in his food. It got rid of yeast and bumps on his belly(pyroderma) the black skin is going away. You can also rub it on the skin. I also use dermagic lotion and shampoo."

11/03/2010: Mari from Los Gatos, Ca: "Gina my yorkie has the same problem shes very itchy and her skin is turning black from how bad it is I feel so bad for her what kind of food did you change your dog to and where can I get coconut oil?"

11/15/2010: Gina from Iuka, Ms: "Mari, sorry it took me so long I dont read the site everyday. After the recall I started making my own food. I have two yorkies so you might not make as much. Boil four chicken thighs, take the meat and skin off the bone and chop it up. Boil white rice in broth from chicken. Mix this all together with two tablespoons of pumpkin(not pie mix). Put in fridg. Before I feed them I put 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil in each bowl with about two tablespoons of food. Microwave this for about 20 secs. I feed them twice a day the same way. The only other food they get is raw baby carrots and organic apples for treats. I give them a pettab once a day. I use Tree of Life Kosher organic expeller pressed coconut oil. I get it at the health food store but I looked it up and you can get it at amazon.com. I also use Mal-a-Kit shampoo at absolutelypets.com. You can rub the cocounut oil on the yeast and this will help till its gone you can also give your baby benedryl. Thats all I can think of right now if you have any more questions let me know I will try and check the site more often. Good luck"

12/20/2010: Leann from Lake Bluff, I, Usa: "Kerryann, Where did you get the Conifer Green Needle Complex from? I am interested in knowing a reputable source since my dog is suffering from repeated issues with allergies, skin issues and staph infections. We have tried multiple remedies and changing to grain-free diet and testing multiple protein sources to see if it is food related. We (the vet) now think it is a airborne or contact source (dust, etc. ) Thanks for your help!"

12/23/2010: Annette from New York, Ny: "I have awaken at 5 am, three hours before the time I need to get up, due to my Yorkie, Paris, scratching and crying. She itches her ears, nibbles her paws and has dryness around her nose. I was looking online at possible solutions when I came across a site that said its most likely her food, an allergic reaction to her food. It said most commercial foods have wheat, corn, soy by-products which cause a lot of problems in pets-namely the itching and scratching I've been witnessing. I went to look at the ingredients in her food and sure enough there was corn gluten meal and wheat gluten meal named within the first two lines. At the end of the post was a few sites on alternate pet food and allergy sites. I went to it I intend to purchase food for her and also some of the seagreens powder which is good for:

Scratching
Hot Spots
Ear Infections
Hypo-Thyroid
Lack of Energy
Paw Licking
Excessive Shedding

I think changing your pet's diet should produce some great results. Let me know if this proved correct. Happy holidays everyone!"

10/21/2011: Lorik24 from New Castle, Virginia Usa: "We have an 11 yr old Silky Terrier. In the last 6 months he has developed 'something' that makes him itch and scratch. Kathy from Covington, VA said her dog 'suddenly' lost its hearing. Our terrier has had the same thing happen.. That was about 4 months ago. At first I thought the summer air conditioner dried out is hair/skin and made him itchy. (no idea about the sudden total loss of hearing... HELP??) So I came to EC and found the ACV bath. I tried to add some ACV to the drinking water, but he won't drink it.. I use store bought, as I can't afford _____s. I've also been giving him benadryl 2x's day. It's helped some, but not enough. I've also changed to non grain food. No relief.

I want to be able to help/cure him with out Rx's...

How do I know if it's a food allergy, or yeast issue? Anyone know what is up with the sudden loss of hearing?

I cannot afford holistic foods, but am willing to make foods for him if I have to.

Anyone that can provide any answers, I greatly appreciate it!! Also, should you provide your home cures, please, please make sure you give names of items used, portion or amounts used and how often and where to find the items... Thanks all!

Lorik24 for New Castle Va"

11/09/2011: Nova from New Delhi, India: "Using red, green (not brocoli as gas producing) and yellow vegetables only (ie not white veggies) and diced mutton, make a 'stew' in a saucepan and feed your dog twice a day. Feed this only for a couple of months You can also feed uncooked rib mutton bones once a day. Try this diet for two months then one by one, introduce treats. This way you will also know if any treats you give are the culprit ie scratching returns. If so, don't feed the treat. Hope this helps. It helped my Westie."

01/03/2013: Melissamd from Denton, Md, United States: "Please, please help my kitten!! Dexter is only 13 weeks old and was a fostered rescue. We adopted him at 8 weeks old and adopted a mess of fleas and worms right along with him!

We treated the fleas and the worms and within a week of treatment, Dexter developed little tiny scabs around the cracks of his nose. Then it spread to his whiskers and then to the top of his nose. The scabs come off with the hair in it and then re-scab!! it has spread to under his eye and is horrible looking when the scabs fall off. They fall off in large chunks or in little flea sized dots.

He does not have fleas currently. He is an indoor cat. I was using a plastic dish for his water for 4 weeks when we first got him but changed it as soon as I read posts and now he is served with glass bowls.

I feed him coconut oil and dry food as he was weaned off the wet food within a week of getting him. Now I am reading that cats should have wet food instead of dry. I took Dex to the vet just to hear him tell me that he was amazed at how soft he is, and then look at me like I was crazy when I told him about the coconut oil. He said that Dexter just wasnt getting the food completely off of his face when he ate and thats why his face is slowly falling off. Needless to say, I didnt return.

I found this absolutely amazing site last night and started giving him acv, though, I will run to the health food store tonight to get the organic kind. I have diluted it and put it on his scabby area and put some on the back of his neck, in his drinking water.... But the funny thing is, if its straight, he will lick it, but he has no interest in it if it is diluted. Im afraid the straigh with be too acidic?

Please tell me what his poor skin issue is!! I changed his kitten food to one that is more..... "natural", but I dont truly trust the bag. Is this an allergy?

He plays all the time, sleeps like a baby, is as loving as you can imagine.... He does scratch himself, but not constantly. The scabbs are only on his face (whiskers/ nose/ under his eye) but not on his chin. Could this be due to litter allergies?

THank you for this website and thank you for taking the time out of your day to help little Dexter. We appreciate it more than you know!"

01/04/2013: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "My opinion is the ACV is NOT too acidic for your cat. Just get the organic ACV, the one with "the mother". Continue swabbing the scabs with the undiluted ACV. Note, if she has any open sores, the ACV will sting!

Since I don't have cats, I don't have any recommendations as to food, except maybe try a grain-free food. Hopefully a "cat-person" can suggest a good-quality food for your cat.

I would also suggest going to a different vet for a second opinion. Please don't be intimidated by vets! If you feel they aren't giving you the right information, or you need MORE info from them, ASK!!"

[YEA]  03/11/2013: Melissamd from Denton, Md, United States: "I wanted to give an update on Dexter. I started using ACV with the "mother" on his little face using a cotton ball. I just doused it and held it on his nose for a few seconds, and then wiped his face where all of the fur was missing and the skin was raw. It only bothered him from the fumes in his eyes. He didn't wince at all so I don't believe it had any burning sensation (oddly enough). I did this every 2 hours or so during day one and once before bed that night. By the following morning there was noticable improvement. Throughout day two, I applied it about 4 times.

By day three, his face was incredible. Apple Cider Vinegar healed his face. I wish we could post photos on this site because you wouldnt believe the horror of his skin condition. Dexter's face is beautiful. Thank you Earth Clinic and thank you Wendy for responding.

What a wonderful blessing website this is!"

[YEA]  03/20/2008: Maribel from Harlingen, Texas: "I want to thank Ted, Claudia, Judy, Susan and Anna for your advise. I started our five year old English Bulldog, Brutus, on ACV and plain yogurt once a day. I'm also using white vinegar and distilled water to clean the affected areas on his skin. I am so happy and proud to say that the results are amaizing. In less than a week the yeast is almost all gone. I checked him last night and the redness is all gone. He's not itching and the faul smell is gone too. The only reason I know he has a yeast problem is because the dermatologist scraped his neck, legs, paws and armpits and he was full of yeast. Brutus has been taking antibiotics, but the yeast comes back as soon as he finishes the meds. That's aside from taking his allergy shots once a week. Brutus has had skin allergies since he was a few months old. I just cannot believe it worked so fast. I will continue the ACV and yogurt and will keep you posted. Thanks a million!!!"

03/23/2008: Michele from York, Pennsylvania: "How much ACV and vinegar is given a day and how is it given? In time will the skin that has turned black ever return to its normal color? When you say yogurt is this the yogurt bought in the grocery store? I have to westies but only one has the yeast infection. Thanking you in advance for any help you can provide."

07/19/2008: Steph from Peterborough, England: "THIS SOUNDS GREAT,AM GOING TO TRY IT STRAIGHT AWAY BUT AM SLIGHTLY UNSURE OF WHETHER TO MIX THIS WITH FOOD OR TO RUB ON INFECTED AREA? THIS DIAGNOSIS SOUNDS VERY MUCH LIKE MANGE SYMPTOMS AND YEAST ALLERGY. I HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD BORDER COLLIE AND AM HAVING NO LUCK WITH VETS, ANY HELP AND ADVISE WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. SHE HAS HAIR LOSS, RED ITCHY SKIN AND SMELLS TERRIBLE.
THANKS AGAIN."

09/30/2008: Josie from Colorado Springs, Co: "I have not tried a remedy - but was curious of the ratio of the vinegar,yogurt, and distilled water. I have an english bulldog - in which the vet has told me that he has a yeast infection under his chin, legs, and paws. I would like some help to get rid of it and to ease his pain. What can I do - Please help! Josie"

[YEA]  10/06/2008: Clinton from Fairhaven, Ma: "I just recently tried a 50/50 mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar and water to help with my 9 month old Weimaraner, Brody, to help what I beleive is a yeast infection. He has all the common symptoms, rash, very oily coat, and a horrible smell. I sprayed him down and brushed the mixture into his fur. The smell has gone away instantly, and oddly he doesnt smell like vinegar. I also gave him 1/2 a cup of plain yogurt, and he ate it right up. I hope this helps, if not we will be seeing the vet."

11/29/2008: Tina from Ringgold, Georgia, USA: "I WAS GLAD I FOUND THIS WEBSITE. I AM GOING OUT OF MY MIND TRYING TO HELP MY LITTLE WIRED HAIRED DACHSUND, PUMPKIN, WITH A HORRIBLE YEAST INFECTION ON HER LEGS, PAWS AND ARMPITS. I DID START HER ON THE PLAIN LOWFAT YOGURT, BUT HAVEN'T STARTED HER ON ANYTHING ELSE BECAUSE I WASN'T SURE ON WHAT DOSAGE TO GIVE HER. I'VE BEEN BATHING HER IN A MILD SHAMPOO, AND SPRAYING A 50/50 MIXTURE OF WHITE VINEGAR AND WATER ON HER, BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO HELP. I HAVEN'T TRIED THE ACV YET BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH TO GIVE HER BY MOUTH, OR SPRAY IT ON HER. NO ONE REALLY SAYS IN THEIR COMMENTS. SHE EATS THE DOG FOOD "FIT AND TRIM". I GIVE HER BENEDRYL FOR ALLERGIES AND IT KEEPS HER FROM ITCHING AND LICKING. BUT WHEN IT WEARS OFF SHE'S BACK TO SCRATCHING AND LICKING. PLEASE HELP. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. SHE'S BEEN TO THE VET AND THE BILLS KEEP PILING UP, BUT NO CURE. THANK YOU."

08/24/2009: David from Las Vegas, Nv: "Posting my email PLEASE send my names of food without grains etc. I now have 4 pugs. One is fine but licks is front paws, female has chronic vajayjay yeast (yogurt after spending 6000.00 has kept it at bay), and two new male pugs 9 and 5 I took over from a cpl moving to the upper mid west. These last two have yeast slightly on their skin but both have had it in the ears so badly it's cobblestoned. One doesn't have have an active probelm now but one came to me with drops and pills. Cleaned his ears and almost got sick. I've had dogs for 35yrs and never seen anything like it when I cleaned his ears. SD makes him sick I was told currently eating the green bag with the paw prints on it.

The Yogurt about two table spoons per feeding seems to have helped loosen up their stools but the ear issue I need to find different food for them as the green bag has wheat in it.

Bought some hypo allergenic shampoo so hope that helps some. Please email me directly with solutions, types of food, supplements, and how much per pound to give. Thank you!"

09/24/2009: C. Johnson from Willow Grove, Pa: "Grocery store foods, especially lower end, will exacerbate yeast problems. they are far too high in grains/carbs. you want to choose dog foods that have meat in at least the top 2-3 ingredients. i have a 13 pound frenchie and she gets two tbps PLAIN lowfat yogurt on her food. ACV we are gradually mixing that in. we shampoo with the Miconazole Nitrate and Chlorhexidine Gluconate (antifungal shampoo) twice a week the first week, cutting back to once a week after that. dont want to dry out the skin any more than necessary, causes even more itching. google those ingredients and it will take you to the shampoo. adding fish oil capsules can really help, omega 3 & 6 fatty acids are very important. my best advice, go with a grain free food, or the least possible grains you can afford. ask at your local pet supply for options or again, try google. no more table scraps other than meat/veggies. no carbs/starch/sugar. that feeds the yeast. as for cleaning ears, id google antifungal ear dog. the same brand as the above shampoo makes an ear cleaner with the same name, works very well. do this every 3 days if you can. dont give up hope, it sometimes gets worse before it gets better. this can all take up to 30 days for you to notice changes. the body must detox."

12/31/2012: Nina from Fernandina Beach , Florida: "Fish oil capsules at one per 10lbs of body weight per day for skin, and joint issues. ACV/WATER 50/50 to flush ears.

I do death row fostering/hospice animals I hold my vets to the home remedy solutions. This works. My dogs get several cans of Mackerel daily."

02/17/2012: Samantha from East Haven, Ct: "I have 2 English Bulldogs, a male and a female! My male has no problems at all. My female on the other hand has had ear, feet and wrinkle problems for about a year. My vet said it is probably an allergy. Well I have been usiong the Zymox on her ears which helps alot!

My question is, can I use the apple cider vinegar on her face, (wrinkles) and if so how much?? I purchased acidopholus pills today, so I will be starting that with plain yogurt tonight! Does anyone have any tips for the folds of her face?? also I just switched her food to Wellness core Oceanfish."

02/22/2012: Samantha from East Haven, Ct: "Does anyone have any info on if it is harmful to use ACV on her face??"

12/31/2012: Nina from Fernandina Beach, Florida: "My vet in Fernandina Beach florida told me ACV/water 50/50 to flush the ears weekly to restore the PH balance. If I don't... the lab smells. I just took a Mastiff to foster for adoption for Mastiff Rescue of Florida--will start the ACV and go for yogurt today."

[YEA]  08/14/2008: Linda from Pitt Meadows, BC Canada: "My lab cross had 2 aural haematomas the first one occured in April 2008. It was quite large the size of a fat sausage and we were concerned but the more research I did on the internet the more I discovered that the haematomas bother the owner more than the pet and if there is no obvious discomfort just leave it. Early May my dog got a second haematoma closer to her ear canal. I became worried and did more research and tried leeches...yes leeches ordered 8 of them from Niagra Ontario. It wasn't as bad as I had imagined but really wasn't the right treatment as although it caused no harm to my dog it would not and could not resolve the problem as the balloons of blood were not isolated but part of her regular flowing system so as you removed the blood more filled it's place and the leeches really only remove about a tsp each. It is now mid August 2008 and I am happy to report that my dogs ear looks as good as the day before she had the problem. There has been no cauliflowering or mishealing and she is happy not to have had surgery and face further complications that stictches etc. can provide. If she had another one I would leave it to heal again I think sometimes its best not to try and treat everything. Too quickly someone wants to take your money for an unnecessarry procedure. My dogs ear was very swollen and without any surgery is perfectly fine today. That was my experience."

01/16/2009: Lynda from Mar Del Plata, Arrgentina: "i am so relieved to have read leeches and your kind visitors comments.......she let nature take its course.....im gong through the same problem with max my beautiful belgian shepherd even though he is being medicated at the moment the vet is pressing me to have him operated on as soon as possible and now from reading this article im going to wait.......here in argentina vet procedures arevery expensive and local vets are anxious to inflate their pockets!!!!!!!!!!!!.....again thanks for being on internet.........lynda"

05/18/2009: Ruth Foster from Wetwang, England: "I was very encouraged to see the info about the haematoma and wondered how Lynda's Beligum sheppard's ear is a my dog has the same problewm and the same types of ears as a belgium sheppard. My other dog had the same, he had surgery which I would like to avoid if possible as it was very distressing for him."

12/12/2012: Bpaisley from Chicago, Il, Usa: "I recently noticed a hematoma developing on my chocolate lab pup (10yrs old) and monitored it. I have been giving her Belladonna (30c) to no avail. Today I started with an oil blend of cypress and lemon which seems to help. I also switched her remedy to phosphorus 30c - waiting on the outcome. The ideal oil is Helichrysum, however I do not have this yet. I ordered four medical leeches and will try this approach when they arrive. It is uncomfortable to the touch so I am quite careful when applying the oils. I also started her on vitamin C in her breakfast. If the leeches are unsuccessful, I will put her on a Chinese herbal formula. I will let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed! I have ruled out surgery as I do not see this as a necessary means to the end."

12/30/2012: Cam from Crewe, UK: "Your dog is in discomfort and you are waiting for enough leeches each removing a teaspoon? I'm not sure you have considered your dog's well being."

[YEA]  09/08/2008: Steven from Camas, USA: "NEEM OIL is a rapid cure for ear mite infections. I used it with my cockapoo and it worked in a couple of days where three weeks of using other treatments failed (olive oil, mineral oil, olive oil with garlic, water/vinegar ALL FAILED). The effectiveness of Neem Oil was impressive and I recommend it highly.

Start by warming the Neem Oil by sitting the closed bottle in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes. This is important because Neem Oil becomes viscous or solid when cold and you must warm it up so that it flows easily into the ear.

Then, using a dropper, fill the ear canal with pure Neem Oil, then massage the ear canal for about a minute, then wipe off the excess with a cotton ball. Do this once a day at bedtime for a few days so the dog sleeps with the oil in its ear. Neem Oil seems to be absorbed into the tissues so do not use it for more than a few days."

[YEA]  12/30/2012: Om from Hope, Bc, Canada: "thank you, thank you. Of all the remedies listed, neem oil will not poison or kill a cat. A few years ago the gov't here issued a warning about Borax. It is not as harmless as thought of generally. Most vets' medicines are prohibitively expensive, harmful or outright poisons. If health is a business, let the buyer beware. However, I would see a vet just to determine if the cat has also an ear infection. Antibiotics have long term damaging effect on the body and some cats do not recover well at all. Warm the neem oil and clean the outside daily, applying every three days for a month. I have many rescue cats and some dogs, believe me, simple, harmless natural remedies are , in the end best and not draining on limited resources plus no pain and stress on the animal. Thanks again. Om"

08/28/2009: Janet from Manchester, Lancashire, England: "I am the proud owner of four adorable cats. I have found this site a life saver as one of my cats; Bobby had continuous UTI's and since adding ACV to his food as well as Cantharis tablets he has improved incredibly. One of my cats; Ginger also has a problem with his skin. He is constantly biting and pulling his fur out, his back has bald, red and itchy patches and approx every six months I need to take him to the vets to have a steroid injection to stop it. This can be very costly and as I have four cats and I am not very well off I wondered if there is anything anyone can suggest? I decided to mix a little ACV with warm water and rubbed this solution on his itchy areas in the hope it might stop. He is practically eating himself alive at times and it is very distressing for both him and me. Since rubbing him with this stuff he is sleeping right now and I will carry on doing this. Has anyone else experienced problems with this kind of condition?"

11/27/2009: Paula from Sedro Woolley, Wa, Usa: "To Janet in Manchester, my cat Baby had the same problem with going bald on his back, it was so bad that he stayed out in the rain to relieve the inflammation. He had multiple allergies to foods and the environment. $3000 dollars and two years later he is better because I changed his diet. Spend the money on organic cat food, it is people grade food without the fungicides and pesticides that they spray on regular pet food (scraping the slaughter house floor and selling it to pet owners in the guise of food.) It is more economical to buy the good pet food, my other cats also benefited from the changed diet. Their coats got glossy. I had raised Baby on canned cat food, a popular brand, it seems that that is what caused him the allergies. My other cats had been mousers and support from dry cat food. Many animals are allergic to corn and fleas."

07/12/2010: Annie from Fort Walton Beach, Fl, Usa: "I would first like to express my gratitude for this website. I don't have much faith in the medical profession, these days, and being old-fashion anyways, I prefer home remedies over prescription drugs or cures any day. With that said, I was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem I seem to be having with my 8 yr old Border Collie/Husky mix. QT weighs approx. 100lb and is a very lovable companion. I will do anything possible to make her better, she deserves that. When she was young, the vet diagnosed her as being allergic to fleas, which I have found to be their answer for anything that they can't really pinpoint. So we did the Prednisone and the allergy meds, which worked at first, but not a cure. Also, I use Advantage once a month for flea control. So she has no fleas, but she constantly scratches and bites herself. I came across you website and I have been trying Ted's Mange cure for Sarcoptic mites, but still not seeing a change in her. Since she has really thick fur and I wasn't sure that I was getting her soaked to the skin, since she repels water like a duck, I shaved her and what I found under all that hair appalled me. I believe I will be switching to the ACV and BSM treatments next, because her skin is in a terrible state. The other issue I found I have not seen any post about on this website. She has some lumps. One major one where her tail joins her body and another smaller one on her right hip. I know the one at her tail joint bothers her, because she walks with her tail swooped to the opposite side. It, also, itches. She wants me to rub it all the time, but I don't, because I don't know if this will just aggravate it. I will keep you all posted if the ACV and BSM help, but I could use some feedback on the lumps. Don't know if something has embedded itself inside her skin, or if its just part of her skin condition. Thanks for letting me vent. Have a blessed day."

07/14/2010: Racer from Hampton, Tn: "I had the same problem with our german shepherd, and it was yeast on the skin. Does your pet have dark spots on her legs, and inside of her ear flaps? This is a yeast problem. I have had my darling Dutchess to the vet. He gave her a bunch of anti yeast meds, and then also an anti yeast shampoo to do every week. I was told it couldnt really be attributed to the diet. I dont believe it at all. I am assuming she has a grain allergy, and also going to change her food. Yogurt is supposed to help with yeast and I am going to do a google search on how to get rid of yeast on the skin and in the body naturally. The vet visit cost me about three hundred dollars. . . But I am sure that now that I know what it is it would be less to just ask for the shampoo and pills. Blessings,

Robyn"

07/14/2010: Annie from Fort Walton Beach, Fl, Usa: "Thank you, Racer, for your feedback. I, too, will start researching yeast infection. I have been trying some of the things here on the website. I tried the 1:1 ratio of the ACV and tried spraying her for the itching, but you would have thought I set her tail on fire, the way she went running through the house. Thank goodness it's a small house. I believe I will need to dilute this solution down a bit for her. I have, also, mixed up a concoction of 4T of ACV, 1/2 tsp of borax, 1 tsp of baking soda and 3T of honey in a gallon of water for her to drink. Only on day 2 of this regimen, will keep all updated. The newest thing I am trying is feeding her a raw diet. This, too, has only been going on for 2 days, so will keep all informed on the progress. Q is a finicky eater, so I have to hand feed her to get her to eat the concoction, but I'll do whatever it takes. At least, this way, I know what she is eating. EC, again, thanks for this wonderful website. Keep up the good work. It's nice to find and share info with people who truly love their animals."

07/14/2010: Annie from Fort Walton Beach, Fl, Usa: "One thing I forgot to mention. Not just any yogurt will work. The best yogurt to get is the Greek plain yogurt. When you read the ingredients and if the package doesn't list all of the ingredients and the way it was processed, do not buy it. They are hiding things you don't want to feed your pet. Thanks."

08/02/2010: Sue from Tyler, Tx Usa: "Our RWIS had a large cyst at the junction of the tail and body. Our vet removed it and she was fine. No re-occurances. Using ACV on broken skin requires a large dilution, 2 tablespoons per quart of water. The main objective is to get the skin healed, so straight ACV can be used."

08/11/2010: R from Yonkers, Ny: "I was reading your posts and I thought I wanted to share what my dog and I went through. I also had a lot of vet visits that didn't really help. She smelled badly, lots of skin stuff going on, itching, black spots, biting, licking and did I mention the horrible smell even when I bathed her twice a week. Well, I had read enough about how to bring back the balance in a humans body with yeast infections or candida. So, I took all the remedies and did them all. I shaved her down to get to the skin, sprayed her down with the apple cider vinegar mix and then let it sit. I then poured Kefir on her skin and let that sit (its pretty cold) after ten minutes I bathed her. This helped with the smell and the raw skin. I noticed she kept licking the black spots so I after each bath I did Ted's Borax solution. This helped immensely. She no longer smells, no longer scratches all that is left are her paws. I am continuing to do Ted's Borax solution on her paws and letting her stand in the mix. I hope that helps!"

07/21/2011: Marlin from Red Oak, Iowa: "I have questions: What is Kefir where to buy?

Recipe for both :

Ted's Borax Solution

Apple Cider Vinegar Mix"

12/29/2012: Om from Hope, Bc, Canada: "First of all, gratitude to EC for this wonderful site. My friends say I should write a book with my experience since I have rescued many cats and dogs for over thirty years. All on a shoe string, but the Lord helps. I think EC is a good way of passing on ones good results, as rescue people have little time to read books. Also, heartfelt thanks to all committed pet owners and rescuers. As in rescuing, one gets to know so called humans from the worst side. It can be very trying. I have also rescued a pig that fell from a truck. She was very grateful and intelligent. As I left the shelter where she found a home, she galloped and stopped by to thank us. She was by then a big girl.

I believe greatly in ACV, turmeric, especially for skin and upper resp., coconut oil, colloidal silver, vit C, nutritional yeast and no chemical meds. We have seen complete personality change and slide in health. Rescuers and groomers mostly blame chem. meds and vaccinations for ongoing problems.

When health is a business, let the buyer beware. Ordinary people cannot support the financial demands of the professional community. But a change will come in the near future. God bless EC and all of you wonderful guardians and care givers of God's creation. Love, Om"

10/19/2010: Bmola from San Diego, Ca: "We just adopted a stray cat and it has 2 bald patches in his fur that he constantly bites and licks. They are about 2 inches long. The skin looks really red and irritated and has a few red bumps (maybe old flea bites?). The vet didn't seem to concerned with it but I would like to have a remedy for him to stop so those wounds can heal and the hair can grow back. I've been reading a lot about ACV and Colloidal Silver, would applying either of those liquids be helpful to the wounds? Any other suggestions? If so, can someone give me directions on amount, dilution, and how to apply?

Thank you."

10/21/2010: Gina from Waxahachie, Texas: "Hi- see Ted's mange cure. Works for all nano-insects on pets and people! Sponge it on dry fur very gently. Start with the raw spots but try to get its whole body, if it'll let you! Good luck with your new kitty! Gina"

12/28/2012: Om from Hope, Bc, Canada: "For all skin diseases, aside from changing diet and stopping regular vaccinations, TURMERIC is THE remedy, internally and externally. It is cheap and works. It is anti fungal, antibiotic, blood cleansing and creates new blood. It is excellent for bumps and open wounds. Wounds will heal over night. If used externlly, keep the cat/dog in an area which can be washed easily as it stains. The stains come out eventually on some fabrics. Keep the pet just for about 2 days away from delicate fabrics. Om"

[YEA]  01/19/2009: Apryl from Hooks, Texas: "Last night hubby and I noticed that our cat was acting very odd. He wasn't using his litter box and would "squat" every few minutes all around the house like he was trying to urinate. His coat didn't look so good and he was having trouble walking and he couldn't sleep. It was a Sunday night and today is a holiday. There wasn't any place open to take him. He was trying to go to the bathroom and let out the most horrible crying noise. It brought me to tears. I just felt so helpless. I came across this site and decided to try acv. We went to Wal-Mart at 3am to get some as we didn't want to wait and watch him suffer. It's been less than 24 hours and he's already feeling better. He isn't squatting all the time and he actually has been able to urinate some and is using his box again. He's finally able to sleep as well. I gave him a lot more than what was suggested from the people on this site because I was terrified he wouldn't make it through the night. I honestly have no idea exactly how much I gave him. He won't eat wet food at all, so I bought his favorite treats and saturated with with full strength acv. I also used a dropper and gave him a bit mixed with water (not sure how much of each as I was in a panic and wasn't using measurements). I also added some to his water. I think I will keep doing this until he is better, then I'll just continue to add some to his drinking water. I'm so thankful to have found this site and so glad that our kitty is feeling better. I know he has a way to go, but the improvement was almost immediate. To be honest, I had my doubts at first but decided it was well worth trying and was really the only option I had at 3am. Don't hesitate to try this. It really works and works fast. I will still take him to our vet just to make sure he's ok, but this may very well have saved his life as he was looking so horrible I was afraid he wouldn't live through the night. Thanks!"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  12/01/2010: Jennfier from Johnson City, Ny: "I posted yesterday that my male cat is having problems urinating. Well today he is doing much better, but not completely back to his old self. I was wondering if anyone knew how often I need to give him Apple Cider Vinegar and water? Any info will be greatly appreciated."

[YEA]  12/17/2010: Rmdelete from San Diego, Ca, Usa: "This may sound very contradictory since you read it being poison everywhere but try forcing a thin sliver or fresh garlic down your male cat's throat. It sounds like your cat could have a potentially deadly problem (urinary blockage from struvite crystals) my boyfriend and I dropped $3,800 on our male cat for this problem, when we brought him home he was still having issues going but shortly after giving him a little garlic he was able to have a strong stream of urine. Give your cat the garlic at first everyday for 3 days (thin sliver) and then every three days and then eventually weekly and then monthly. It really does a difference, especially in male cats eating dry food. But again, garlic is listed as a toxic bulb for cats. But all in moderation does my cat good."

12/28/2012: Kathy from Minneapolis, Mn: "I am so frustrated tonight, our sweetie boy "Sebastian" started straining 2 weeks ago, I called the vet after the second day, they put him on an antibiotic and charged "only" $200 at Xmas and we barely had it. Then, about 9 days later, he is straining again and ill (vomiting) so back to vet she said maybe had to "cath" him and of course, antibiotics, a day or two at vet and maybe another "$600" like it is nothing! We were confused and upset but had to come up with it as they made it sound like life and death.... Now today, he came home after another $200 (Now over a thousand and we are broke) and he is laying on a chair looking dead to the world!! On Diazapam, buzaperine? antibiotic etc, and I am force feeding vet food for UTI and guess what? When I called today, to see if he should be eating and not drooling she said "bring him in again, more tests" really? What jerks~! Are there any decent honest vets today? We are now looking after this money and the love for our kitty who is only 2; at putting him to sleep.... We simply can't afford more. I may try and ACV tomorrow although he is weak, and am so angry at vets!! To make us feel guilty and put a price on our pets and our love, shame! Maya, not all are mean or cheap, we simply have in my case lost total faith in the vet world and will search natural remedies. Thank you. Please pray for Sebby."

01/04/2013: Om from Hope, Bc Canada: "Please research on the 'net homeopathic remedies stating the main symptoms. OR contact a homeopathic practitioner (registered) and talk to them if life and death. By now you will know the vets don't know what to do but attend to business. Wish you luck Om"

12/21/2012: Leenott from Edmonton, Ab, Canada: "Hi, I have a small dog of 16 years and I think he had a stroke a couple of days ago. I don't go to vets as all they will give him are drugs or steroids which I won't use.

He is stumbling around with his head on one side, and it seems he's almost lost what little sight he had, as he peers at me as if trying to find me.

He is NOT eating or drinking. This is the 2nd day he hasn't eaten. He always had a very good appetite, and nothing seems to appeal, it's as if his sense of smell is distorted.

I syringed a few mls of water this morning and it's now almost 1 pm and that's ALL the water he's had today. I also put a few pieces of REALLY good beef in his mouth, he swallowed about 3 tsps, and that's all he's eaten in 2 days.

I would really appreciate any suggestions! Beverley N in Australia"

12/22/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "I'm sorry to have to say this, but this really sounds as if it's the beginning of the end for your dear pup, especially since he's 16 and seems to have had a stroke. If money is tight for you, please find a low-cost vet in or near your area. He definitely needs to see a vet."

01/25/2010: Nancy Weaver from Dayspring, Nova Scotia, Canada: "My 11 year old collie developed a tumor on his lower jaw, two years ago. It is benign but after being removed twice , has grown back again. I have started to dose him with tumeric, 1/2 tsp 2xday. I am anxious to see if this will work because most times testamonials like those here on this site are sometimes bogus and I pray that this time they are not. I will update after two weeks. Nancy and Thunder."

01/29/2010: Suz from Boston, Ma: "I don't know whether turmeric can help at this stage, although I've heard positive things about it as a supplement. I've been treating my 16 1/2 year old Cairn terrier with a medicinal mushroom supplement, omega 3 caps and a change to a low carb diet. Two years ago I was told she'd be dead within 3 months due to tumors on all her major organs. There's an incredibly helpful website called dogcancer.net that has great info, links and support groups for anyone going through this. The company that makes the supplement donated them to the search and rescue dogs from the World Trade Center who all got cancer from the toxic waste. Diet change is major. I hope this helps."

01/30/2010: Suz from Boston, Ma: "After reading the posts on how effective turmeric has been on tumors and cysts, I'm going to start adding it to Casey's diet. I did a search and found info suggesting a dosage of approximately 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon per 10 lbs. of body weight. I'd be thrilled if it would shrink her sebaceous cysts and I'll be back with an update. I love hearing these success stories and I love this site!"

12/21/2012: Jen from Little Silver, Nj: "AHCC and ESSIAC!!!!!!!!! AMAZING, and now I will also try Turmeric, but my cats tumor is not on a recent chest xray. So since aug she has been on it since they found a mass in a chest xray before surgery which they didn;t do because it showed up.

I recently took her to the vet for constipation and they did an xray (digital) which I asked them to please scan her chest area, and no mass!

The cancer doctor wanted to take her lung lobe out in Aug plus human chemo, I DON"T THINK SO.

So after a cry in the waiting room another patient told me she tried Essiac for her dog and tumors went away. I went right away and bought it as well as did as much cancer research as I could in cats and dogs. Good luck!"

12/06/2012: Louise from Cairns, Queensland, Australia: "Can anyone help with some good natural remedies for treating cancer I have two Siberian huskies age 11 and 12 both have cancer one has a tumour in the lung and the liver the other has a mass in the upper torso under the arm have been told by the vet that these are both inoperable. I was wondering if anyone has some good remedies for helping my babies I was going to start trying some juice remedies and maybe I need to change their diet they are feed at the moment Advance diet control dry food and cooked chicken also get one schamko a day ( dried liver or fish strap) and of an evening at bed time they get one baked biki. Sometimes I do mix cooked veges in their food also. I also have a Norfolk terrier chihuahua cross who has had two lots of cancer tumours removed this type of cancer she has is reoccurring and the vet tells me this time it is spreading towards the chest and next time will also be inoperable."

12/20/2012: Riley\'s Mom from Hemet, California: "Riley, my Springer Spaniel was diagnosed with bone cancer 4 years ago. I opt to treat him naturally and have had him 4 years longer then he should have lived, he is now 13 years old and still going strong. I highly recommmend natural treatment. I first did a parasite kill, detoxed, build his immune system and kept him on a natural diet. Anyone agonizing over their pets health should check out natural cures for dog cancer and educate yourself on cancer and its treatment. There is hope. Good Luck!"

[YEA]  11/11/2009: Forest from Las Vegas, Nv, USA: "Yogurt for my dogs colitis has work right away. I came to your site for suggestions and came across yogurt for colitis.

I have been giving my 9 year old dog pumpkin for fiber suggested by the Vet due to the dogs colitis but my dog after a year and half still was suffering with diarrhea off and on. I also tried Yams treats even purchase a dehydrator to make my dogs treats but the yam treats made the diarrhea worse. So I stop giving the yams.

Now I give my dog 1 tablespoon for yogurt morning and evening and Wala! It is gone now for 4 days! Yeah! It work over night. I will wait a week of no diarrhea then introduce the yam treats again and see what happens.

Thank you so much. I use this wonderful website often and tell clients who come from all over the world your great site here. Thank you!"

06/08/2011: Ellen from Clinton Township, Mi: "What kind of Yogart did you use? My dog has been on a really strong antibotic which isn't helping, he is still struggling with very loose stools and I would like to try yogart but want to make sure I get the right kind.

Thanks"

02/05/2012: Socks' Mom from Cedar Hill, Mo (usa): "I use plain, organic yogurt that is available at most of the large chain grocery stores for around 3 dollars... The probiotics in it help to re-populate the digestive tract with good bacteria, which, in turn, restores the healthy balance between the good and bad bacteria. (It's HIGHLY recommended in conjunction with any antibiotics to prevent or combat yeast infections, too.)"

12/18/2012: Chard from London, Uk: "Urgent help needed. We have a four year old jack Russell, he has suffered with stomach problems for around the last 2/3 years to which the vet has said is colitis. He only eats plain boiled chicken breast with special canned food that is very light and made for dogs with intestinal problems. The list of food he cannot have is never ending so we have to be very strict and be sure that he has no treats whatsoever. As he can't have any fat in his diet he is very slim which is a concern but of course it's better than him being I'll. Recently he has fallen I'll and is being kept in at the vet which he finds very stressful. He has had blood in his stool, not eating or drinking, weak, being sick. The bet had him on a drip and gave anti biotics and he was allowed home, but since that he's been sick more and we couldn't even get the antibiotics or anything in. He is back at the vets on a drip and having scans and all blood and stool tests, my mum is very upset as we all are and just want him to be ok, she has said that if all tests come back with no answers then she's bringing him home and trying a natural approach instead. My main question is whether he can have yogurt or not as he can't have fat or dairy because of the colitis. Also what's the best thing to settle his stomach and stop the nausea and vomiting? Any help would be greatly appreciated, he is part of the family and we will do anything to get him better."

12/20/2012: Jd from Columbus, Ohio, United States: "Hi Chard, my 10-year old pug suffered from some stomach issues for a while, some time ago. In addition to completely changing her diet (all home-made now), 2x per day, I give her a couple tablespoons of fat-free cottage cheese. II believe I found this informaton either on this site or another one. If you want to do more research on it, google cottage cheese for dogs. But, for my girl, it has worked great. I've also been told by my vet that I could give her a Pepcid AC tablet, but I haven't had to do that yet. I did try givin her some plain yogurt, a while back, but she hated it. Good luck!"

[YEA]  12/06/2008: Laura from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada: "Skin Allergy Remedies for Pets
Lavender Essential Oil Spray.

This works so well my dogs actually ask for it! I just use about a 1/2 oz of pure lavender essential oil in a spray bottle filled the rest of the way up with water. In the summer, my bichon and lab both get 'hot spots' on their paws and seem to become a little obsessive about chewing on them, especially at night. When it gets to be too much they will walk over to my night table and whine until I open it and give them a squirt or 2 of this mixture and they calm down, stop itching and go to sleep. Lavender is a natural bug repellant too, and is also great as an antihistamine. There have even been times when my lab will go get the bottle and bring it to me... can you believe it!"

[YEA]  12/20/2012: Ayga from Lodi, Ca: "This is a highly effective recipe for essential oil healing. Equal parts Frankincense, Lavendar (Antiseptic), Tea Tree (Germacide & heals skin disorders), Mandarin (Repellant), Patchouli, Rosewood (Healing). To this add 10X Grapeseed as the carrier oil. Due to the minute molecular structure grapeseed oil pulls the EOs into the skin to promote healing, stop itching immediately, restore healthy skin and coat. I Dilute with water and shake vigorously as I spray it into the coat. Massage it into the skin and the dog will get instant relief. I do not recommend for cats only because I have no experience with cats."

01/08/2013: Julia from Aliso Viejo , Ca: "Thank you for the information. My question is, how many drops of EOs do you use?"

[YEA]  11/11/2009: Forest from Las Vegas, Nv, USA: "Yogurt for my dogs colitis has work right away. I came to your site for suggestions and came across yogurt for colitis.

I have been giving my 9 year old dog pumpkin for fiber suggested by the Vet due to the dogs colitis but my dog after a year and half still was suffering with diarrhea off and on. I also tried Yams treats even purchase a dehydrator to make my dogs treats but the yam treats made the diarrhea worse. So I stop giving the yams.

Now I give my dog 1 tablespoon for yogurt morning and evening and Wala! It is gone now for 4 days! Yeah! It work over night. I will wait a week of no diarrhea then introduce the yam treats again and see what happens.

Thank you so much. I use this wonderful website often and tell clients who come from all over the world your great site here. Thank you!"

06/08/2011: Ellen from Clinton Township, Mi: "What kind of Yogart did you use? My dog has been on a really strong antibotic which isn't helping, he is still struggling with very loose stools and I would like to try yogart but want to make sure I get the right kind.

Thanks"

02/05/2012: Socks' Mom from Cedar Hill, Mo (usa): "I use plain, organic yogurt that is available at most of the large chain grocery stores for around 3 dollars... The probiotics in it help to re-populate the digestive tract with good bacteria, which, in turn, restores the healthy balance between the good and bad bacteria. (It's HIGHLY recommended in conjunction with any antibiotics to prevent or combat yeast infections, too.)"

12/18/2012: Chard from London, Uk: "Urgent help needed. We have a four year old jack Russell, he has suffered with stomach problems for around the last 2/3 years to which the vet has said is colitis. He only eats plain boiled chicken breast with special canned food that is very light and made for dogs with intestinal problems. The list of food he cannot have is never ending so we have to be very strict and be sure that he has no treats whatsoever. As he can't have any fat in his diet he is very slim which is a concern but of course it's better than him being I'll. Recently he has fallen I'll and is being kept in at the vet which he finds very stressful. He has had blood in his stool, not eating or drinking, weak, being sick. The bet had him on a drip and gave anti biotics and he was allowed home, but since that he's been sick more and we couldn't even get the antibiotics or anything in. He is back at the vets on a drip and having scans and all blood and stool tests, my mum is very upset as we all are and just want him to be ok, she has said that if all tests come back with no answers then she's bringing him home and trying a natural approach instead. My main question is whether he can have yogurt or not as he can't have fat or dairy because of the colitis. Also what's the best thing to settle his stomach and stop the nausea and vomiting? Any help would be greatly appreciated, he is part of the family and we will do anything to get him better."

12/20/2012: Jd from Columbus, Ohio, United States: "Hi Chard, my 10-year old pug suffered from some stomach issues for a while, some time ago. In addition to completely changing her diet (all home-made now), 2x per day, I give her a couple tablespoons of fat-free cottage cheese. II believe I found this informaton either on this site or another one. If you want to do more research on it, google cottage cheese for dogs. But, for my girl, it has worked great. I've also been told by my vet that I could give her a Pepcid AC tablet, but I haven't had to do that yet. I did try givin her some plain yogurt, a while back, but she hated it. Good luck!"

12/07/2012: Michele from Mill Creek, Wa: "I'm wanting to buy a home and tight for money right now. My dog weighs 68lbs and is approaching 8 years old. How much tumeric powder should I give my dog and what are the best foods to sneak it in with. My dog eats a dry dog food of duck and potato. Should I be giving my dog more meat? Some where I came across sardines? Can the meat source be chicken/ turkey or beef/ goat? Can my dog have veggies? My dog happens to also like broccoli and carrots. Can my dog also have cheese from cows milk or is goat cheese better? Thanks, michele"

12/17/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "Do not give milk products (any kind of cheese) to your dog. It just gets them constipated, and will not help the cancer.

I'm no expert, but the dry dog food of duck and potato sounds fine. Go ahead and add broccoli and carrots to your dog's food. Make sure it's chopped up really well OR lightly steamed and cooled and cut up.

And, put 1 teaspoon of turmeric into his food and mix it all up, each and every time you feed him."

01/04/2013: Om from Hope, Bc Canada: "My own Shep. has a small external tumour and I just have put her on Essiac and turmeric. Get the best grade turmeric (haldi) from an Indian grocery. I teasp. with coconut oil dissolved into the food each time you feed. Lots of good veggies in the processor and ideally, no dairy. I take turmeric for diabetes. Read up on turmeric on the net. Turmeric is the royal treatment for numerous diseases while an important spice for cooking. Essiac is suppressed by you know who. But relax, you'll be relieved. Even if a cancer is too far progressed, the body will live longer and have no pain. Add a good vit. C and ACV. Also read up on Essiac. Om"

12/13/2012: Sarah from Crown Point, Indiana: "We have 3 indoor only cats. Lucy is our youngest cat being about 3 years old and we have had her since she was young. About a year ago we noticed that she had a small scab on her head (in between her eye and ear) that started to get bigger and bigger due to her scratching. We thought that perhaps it didn't heal because she kept scratching the scab off and so we got her an e-collar. We waited until it healed up completely and then took the e-collar off. She scratched the same spot raw again. We thought perhaps we took the e-collar off too soon and put it back on to heal again. We removed the e-collar the second time and she scratched her face raw again.

I did some research online and thought perhaps she developed a food allergy. So I put her on diet for Sensitive Skin... No change. After more research, I put her on Duck Dry Food. Again, she is still scratching her face raw and living life in the e-collar. I took her to the vet and they gave her a shot of pregnisone. I the shot was supposed to work for a couple weeks, but only stopped her scratching for about one week. They checked her for ear mites and fleas - and she was clean. Our other two cats have no problems. I then tried a liquid skin irritant formula and it seemed to work. She was scratch free for a few months even after we stopped giving her the Natural Pet's liquid.

After about three months of being scratch/scab free she started scratching again. I started her back up on the Natural Pet Liquid and this time it did not work. :( I also switched all my household cleaners to non-toxic all natural or organic cleaners. I have never switched her off of the Nature's Balance Duck Formula this whole time. I took her to the vet again and had a blood allergy test done. She tested positive for a couple types of weed allergies but that doesn't explain why she is scratching her face raw because she is an indoor pet and it's winter. The vet also gave her a strong shot of antibiotics which didn't help either.

Then we tried giving Lucy Atopica - the "claritin" for cats. No change whatsoever... She is still scratching. They tested her urine for diabetes and she tested negative. I also tried a itch spray (which she hated) and putting caps on her back claws... all to no avail.

The only other symptom, which comes and goes, is that she sounds semi-congested and will sound like she is clearing her throat. Her behavior is good and hasn't changed a bit. She still purrs regardless of living in the e-collar. We are at our wits end and have tried almost everything!!!! Can anybody help???"

12/17/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "Have you tried organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) yet? Put a teaspoon undiluted into her food each time you feed her. Also, dilute it 1/2 and 1/2 with spring water, put the solution on a cotton ball, and carefully & gently wipe the sore on her cheek. If the sore is open and oozing, DO NOT use the ACV. It needs to heal first, using prescription meds from your vet. Only after it has healed, can you start swabbing the area with the diluted ACV.

There are tons of links about using ACV here on EC. Just search."

11/18/2009: Jennandluca from Los Angeles, Ca, United States: "Hypothyroid in my dog

My 4 year old pit/lab mix has a noticeable increase in her appetite over the last several weeks to two months. She is also slightly overweight (although this isn't new) and has a decreased interest in activity, though not to the point of being lethargic. She still likes to play ball, but not with the same vigor. It didn't concern me at first, but lately I've been taking notice and thought I'd check out this site for any holistic remedies before contacting my vet. There wasn't a clear remedy in the hypothyroid section, and I'm hoping there is something I can try to help with this issue, rather than resorting to pharmaceuticals.

Thanks in advance for any info!!
Jenn and Luca"

12/16/2012: Paul from Springfield, Mo: "Hi, my old dog began to have white spots and discoloration on his nose. When researching this I realized he has all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Balding tail, gaining weight etc... The dog has arthritis and I thought most of these symptoms were just old age.

looked into synthetic hormones, and researching found this page and ted from bangkok's comments about iodine and vitamin a.

After a trip to the health food store and a helpful clerk I found a capsule called thyroid support. Labled for my local sotre, mama jeans, but maybe u can find somethig similar at yours.

ingredients:

• vitamin a 2500iu
• vitamin C, D, B-6
• Iodine from kelp 300mcg
• magnesium, selenium, copper, l tyrosine, etc...

in short, many of the things ted mentioned in one pill. the pill has done my dog tremendous good. The spots on his nose are clearing, he's dropping a few pounds and the hair on his tail is growing back.

He still has arthritis and such, but this all natural pill has given him a real boost and improved his health and outlook.

Thanks ted!"

[YEA]  10/08/2008: Christine from Melbourne , Fl: "My daughter's dog was diagnosed with Parvo a couple days ago. He died because she could not afford $400 a night to stay at the vet. He may have had a chance, if her vet was as kind as mine and sent him home with an IV bag for subcutaneous fluids. But I digress.
I have learned so much from Earth Clinic and it has inspired me to do further research on herbal remedies. As you know, Parvo is a dogs' version of the 1918 flu epidemic.

I told her to start her other 3 dogs on Turmeric (1 1/2 tsp 2x daily) fresh ground cloves (1/4 tsp 1x daily) and 1 slice of crystalized ginger (1x daily) in hope of keeping them alive. Parvo has an incubation period of 3 -14 days (though they could have been exposed at the same time)so I was hoping to get enough in their system to combat this terrible virus. The first dog died early in the morning, one of the other dogs had a fever that night with vomiting and diarrhea. They continued the herbs but upped the dosage a little. This morning (she got sick last night) she was doing much better. This evening she is "whole body wagging!" Though it may or may not help the one diagnosed in multi dog families, it may help the others that live in the household.

Parvo is said to survive in contaminated areas for 6-0 months and can be spread by birds, rodents and even people. Every place I read said to disinfect with bleach. They also say that Parvo does well in an acidic environment. I told them to disinfect all they could with bleach (obviously can'd do that to the car seats) to kill all they could. The virus' that survived would hopefully be killed by baking soda sprinkled heavily on carpets, yard, car, etc. I have no proof on that, but it would be worth a try since it is so cheap. Ted would probably be the real authority on that one so please add anything else you think may work Ted!

I hope this helps someones beloved companion!"

06/08/2011: Roddyrod from Stone Mountain, Georgia: "I jack russell named "Boston" a dog going on three months he has been sick for the past two days..... I just got in from the vet 3 a.m. and they said he has parvo.... I spent over 400 dollars just on that alone and to top it off the dog isnt mine me and the owner came to terms I will take care of it for them if they paid for everything the dog needed.... Dog has no shots was suppose to get them last thursday but owner said it slipped her mind.... At this point I dont care about the 400 dollars me as an animal lover will like to know what is the best thing for me too do because its just to expensive for me to take him back to the vet"

06/09/2011: Sj from Phoenix, Az: "I know products are not to be mentioned but I have heard of huge success with Amber Technology products to assist naturally to get rid of Parvo. You can find the company online and then call and speak to customer service."

11/25/2011: Dan from Rancho Mirage, California: "My year and a half yorkie just got over parvo 2 weeks ago... but still won't eat...help"

11/15/2012: Izzy from San Bernardino, Ca : "My 4month old chiuahua pomeranian mix has symptoms of parvo but idk if she has it. She was vomiting and salivating when I took her to the vet- idk if it was the car ride or what. They told us she needed to get tested but we had no money for it so they sent us home and told us to just wait it out and if she got worse then to take her back to put her to sleep. I am trying the charcoal remedy but she threw up some of what I gave her is it normal or no? what else can I do? would appreciate the help asap!!"

12/15/2012: Tina from Paragould, Ar: "My dog has parvo so I got the charcaol tabs at gnc I hope these r the right ones cause at walgreens they have the charco tabs so which are the right ones. The ones I got r black like charcoal and the other ones r pink at walgreens. Which ones r right?"

[YEA]  06/03/2010: Tucson_arizona from Tucson, Arizona, U.s.a.: "White vinegar is excellent to clean our tile floors, we just got a puppy a few weeks ago, and with house training him he of course had accidents inside, we went to pet store to buy some stuff with enzymes to use on the urine spots, and the lady at the store said that vinegar is a great way to get rid of the scent and clean the floor. She said to avoid most all commercial cleaners, esp. anything with ammonia because a dog will be attracted to that and will be able to smell where it urinated before, and thinks it is ok to keep going there."

12/15/2012: Keith from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa: "The best way to house train your puppies is to take them outside after they have had a meal. Use specific words when they do whatever they do. Our words are "make piss" and "make landmines". They will soon associate the words with the deeds, especially if you tell them how clever they are and fuss over them when they have done their "duty".

If you catch them in the act of soiling the house, pick them up and run outside with them. It helps if you have a big plastic bowl to hold under them when transporting them in this way.

For overall health, we put 1. 5ml of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide in 5 litres of water and give two buckets, one with the mix and the other with plain water. The peroxide mix is usually finished before the plain water goes down by 1/8th.

We also feed our dogs animal fat at the rate of 1/2 cup per day each, melted in boiled water, poured over their formula and left to cool. Every morning they are given 10ml of coconut oil each.

We have two Bullmastiff X St. Bernard crosses, littermates and brothers, who will be 8 years old in February 2013. They have NEVER been to a vet, have never been ill and still act as though they are 8 MONTHS old! Namaste."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  05/27/2012: Haygottago from Ocala, Florida, United States: "I have 2 peeks. The tumeric is working on the female who has cyst in the corner of her eye. So much smaller in just 2 weeks. The male has them on his body. Not sure yet if they are smaller. But think it will take a while before they go away. thanks so much for the advice. karen"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  06/16/2012: Haygottago from Ocala, Florida, United States: "Wanted to update this post.. Been about a month now.. Female's cyst is about a 1/4 the size it was. My male is doing great- his was as big as my fist. Now the size of a golf ball. I am so thankful for the help this site has shared. karen"

12/11/2012: Corene from Muskegon, Michigan: "Hi, One of my foster dogs has a cyst on his eyelid. Did you apply paste on your cat's or give tumeric internally? thanks"

12/14/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "Put a teaspoon of turmeric in the dog's food each time you feed him."

01/20/2013: Ruth from Aurora, Colorado : "My Saki had a cyst removed 3 years ago and it is now back. She is 11 years old and I don't want her operated on again. I am going to try the turmeric. This sounds like a good solution and a money saver. After watching a video it didn't look like my vet had $200 worth of work to do to remove the last one. The cyst isn't that bad. It just looks painful, but she's in no pain."

01/07/2009: Karen from Hatfield, Pa: "I just want to say thankyou for this site. Ive been looking for years for a site like this. My dog (Magnus) is the best friend anyone could ask for and I have found these wart like growths on him. Im so scared they might be cancerous. I lost my Bear (14 yrs. old) just a year ago to cancer and Im scared of losing Mag. Im gonna see a vet to find out if it is cancer. But as far as remedies and vet drugs and knowing what all they did to Bear before he died Ill try all the stuff mentioned in your site. Thanks Karen"

12/13/2012: Drizzle from Palisades Park, Nj, Usa: "I don't know If I am posting in the right place but I needed some help and opinions on a recent diagnoses for my Persian cat Caesar (13 y/o). Yesterday we took him for a routine check up to our Vet and we found a large mass on the xray. Today we did an ultrasound and it was not initally what my vet had thought, he thought it was cancer. But based from the sonogram they are cyst growths which are common for his breed. Some were in the liver making it 3x larger than normal. We have no treatment options other than holistic/herbal supplements to try to maintain good liver function. It seems that the cysts have reached it maximum growth but we can never be too sure. My cats a fighter and he shows no symptoms of any pain or abnormalities whatsoever. He his practically as healthy as he can be. I was hoping for some suggestions as to what he can take that wouldn't stress the liver since anti inflammatories are not an option at the moment. So it has to be herbal or holistic to refrain stress on the liver. Any feed back would be much appreciated."

[YEA]  08/14/2008: Linda from Pitt Meadows, BC Canada: "My lab cross had 2 aural haematomas the first one occured in April 2008. It was quite large the size of a fat sausage and we were concerned but the more research I did on the internet the more I discovered that the haematomas bother the owner more than the pet and if there is no obvious discomfort just leave it. Early May my dog got a second haematoma closer to her ear canal. I became worried and did more research and tried leeches...yes leeches ordered 8 of them from Niagra Ontario. It wasn't as bad as I had imagined but really wasn't the right treatment as although it caused no harm to my dog it would not and could not resolve the problem as the balloons of blood were not isolated but part of her regular flowing system so as you removed the blood more filled it's place and the leeches really only remove about a tsp each. It is now mid August 2008 and I am happy to report that my dogs ear looks as good as the day before she had the problem. There has been no cauliflowering or mishealing and she is happy not to have had surgery and face further complications that stictches etc. can provide. If she had another one I would leave it to heal again I think sometimes its best not to try and treat everything. Too quickly someone wants to take your money for an unnecessarry procedure. My dogs ear was very swollen and without any surgery is perfectly fine today. That was my experience."

01/16/2009: Lynda from Mar Del Plata, Arrgentina: "i am so relieved to have read leeches and your kind visitors comments.......she let nature take its course.....im gong through the same problem with max my beautiful belgian shepherd even though he is being medicated at the moment the vet is pressing me to have him operated on as soon as possible and now from reading this article im going to wait.......here in argentina vet procedures arevery expensive and local vets are anxious to inflate their pockets!!!!!!!!!!!!.....again thanks for being on internet.........lynda"

05/18/2009: Ruth Foster from Wetwang, England: "I was very encouraged to see the info about the haematoma and wondered how Lynda's Beligum sheppard's ear is a my dog has the same problewm and the same types of ears as a belgium sheppard. My other dog had the same, he had surgery which I would like to avoid if possible as it was very distressing for him."

12/12/2012: Bpaisley from Chicago, Il, Usa: "I recently noticed a hematoma developing on my chocolate lab pup (10yrs old) and monitored it. I have been giving her Belladonna (30c) to no avail. Today I started with an oil blend of cypress and lemon which seems to help. I also switched her remedy to phosphorus 30c - waiting on the outcome. The ideal oil is Helichrysum, however I do not have this yet. I ordered four medical leeches and will try this approach when they arrive. It is uncomfortable to the touch so I am quite careful when applying the oils. I also started her on vitamin C in her breakfast. If the leeches are unsuccessful, I will put her on a Chinese herbal formula. I will let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed! I have ruled out surgery as I do not see this as a necessary means to the end."

12/30/2012: Cam from Crewe, UK: "Your dog is in discomfort and you are waiting for enough leeches each removing a teaspoon? I'm not sure you have considered your dog's well being."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  05/27/2012: Haygottago from Ocala, Florida, United States: "I have 2 peeks. The tumeric is working on the female who has cyst in the corner of her eye. So much smaller in just 2 weeks. The male has them on his body. Not sure yet if they are smaller. But think it will take a while before they go away. thanks so much for the advice. karen"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  06/16/2012: Haygottago from Ocala, Florida, United States: "Wanted to update this post.. Been about a month now.. Female's cyst is about a 1/4 the size it was. My male is doing great- his was as big as my fist. Now the size of a golf ball. I am so thankful for the help this site has shared. karen"

12/11/2012: Corene from Muskegon, Michigan: "Hi, One of my foster dogs has a cyst on his eyelid. Did you apply paste on your cat's or give tumeric internally? thanks"

12/14/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "Put a teaspoon of turmeric in the dog's food each time you feed him."

01/20/2013: Ruth from Aurora, Colorado : "My Saki had a cyst removed 3 years ago and it is now back. She is 11 years old and I don't want her operated on again. I am going to try the turmeric. This sounds like a good solution and a money saver. After watching a video it didn't look like my vet had $200 worth of work to do to remove the last one. The cyst isn't that bad. It just looks painful, but she's in no pain."

[QUESTION]  07/06/2010: Wisslewj from Columbus, Ohio, Usa: "Dear EC,

I am a first time poster/long time reader so I hope this is where this goes.

First off, thanks Ted and EC for all the helpful information! I have been really blessed by all the stuff on alkalizing. I was wondering however how this might be applied to my dogs?

I feed them a raw meat diet. (I now use natures variety as its far easier and is still raw.) I know dogs tend towards more acidic and protein based foods and have compensating biology but I also assume they would benefit from bicarbs and proper mineral control as well.

Can and how does one administer this to dogs in the most effective way? Epsom salt in water? What about potassium balance? Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks and God Bless
Jeff"

08/29/2011: Allegra7 from Spring, Tx: "A holistic vet recently told me that giving a 50 lb dog 500 mg of Vitamin C daily for about 10 days -2 weeks (split into 2 doses, mix with food) will be a great help in normalizing highly alkaline urine."

02/10/2012: Madeline from Central, Nj: "Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove pet urine stains from a sofa?"

02/13/2012: Jr from Coloma, Mi: "Have you tried Hydrogen Peroxide? It works pretty good."

12/06/2012: Vixyvix from Levin, New Zealand: "Does anyone have a remedy for hind gut acidosis in Horses? Im wondering if ACV and baking soda would help but at what quantities. I take alkaline drops in my water for myself but this would be extremely costly to use for a 500kg horse."

12/03/2012: Marilyn from Oswego, Il: "I have a 2 lb., 3 mo. old yorkie. She is very small. I was thinking about not getting her any shots but she has had her first set of puppy shots. I also wanted to refuse her to get a rabies shot. Am I doing her more harm by avoding these shots which I know can kill? My worry is that she is very tiny. Also she only goes out on our deck to do her duties and then its back inside. No walks or any public contact. Am I doing the right thing?"

12/03/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/USA: "A rabies shot is the law in most, if not all, states. New puppies need the following:
* The first set of shots at 9 weeks
* intervet puppy distemper parvo only
* Second set at 15 weeks same vaccine
* Rabies no earlier than 6 mos of age
* One year boosters same vaccine
* Rabies as mandated by law -- You can request your vet to run a Titers every 3 years.

What is a titer test?A titer test is a simple blood test that measures a dog or cat's antibodies to vaccine viruses (or other infectious agents). For instance, your dog may be more resistant to a virus whereas your neighbor's dog may be more prone to it. Titers accurately assess protection to the so-called "core" diseases (distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis in dogs, and panleukopenia in cats), enabling veterinarians to judge whether a booster vaccination is necessary. All animals can have serum antibody titers measured instead of receiving vaccine boosters. The only exception is rabies re-vaccination. There is currently no state that routinely accepts a titer in lieu of the rabies vaccine, which is required by law.

There are commercially available vaccine titer tests for dogs that can be performed in a laboratory or also in the veterinarian's office for faster results. Several commercial and university veterinary diagnostic labs and Hemopet offer reliable titer testing for dogs, cats and horses."

02/26/2013: Ly from Wilmington, Delaware: "We bypass everything but the rabies shot. ONLY because its the law. The first set of shots they gave my dog almost killed her at 6 months old, which affected her immune system. I won't do it again. I'm also sorry we got her chipped. Researched the chip, read about the frequency in which alot of dogs are getting cancer in and around the injection site. My vet knows not to recomend all those shots they so eagerly sell animal owners."

12/02/2012: Quita from Hearne, Texas, Us: "Okay! My 12 week old Pitbull puppy is not herself right about now. She isnt running around, eating or drinking anything and everytime my Mom tries to syringe her some fluids she makes an gasping noise.. I need answers!!!"

12/03/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "Bring your puppy to the vet IMMEDIATELY!! There are so many illnesses a puppy could have, especially if it hasn't yet had its shots. Has the puppy had her shots?? Please bring her to a low-cost vet in your area (call your main vet or people you know, and ask them if they know of a low-cost vet)."

07/30/2012: Jp from Wpb, Florida: "11 yr old male golden retreiver, no health problems, doesnt eat grain dog food. Just recently he's falling down with his legs sliding out from him. He 's been on tile floor most his life never had any problems. I checked his pads & trimmed them but no difference.

He takes fish oil & raw egg daily. No vaccines since 1 yr old or flea tick gel application. No heart guard since he was 3. Seems to be good health except his legs are acting really weird now with falling on the tile."

07/30/2012: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa: "Hi JP, We had a golden retriever a long time ago now. He was also about 11 when that started happening to him. He had hip dysplasia. This is not uncommon in this breed. It may be something you want to have checked. Wishing you the best, Lisa"

07/31/2012: 5 Pooches Home from Houston, Tx: "Have you tried giving him coconut oil? Need to get UNREFINED, COLD-PRESSED COCONUT OIL and add 4-5 BIG TABLESPOONS per day to his food.

Also try adding 1 big tablespoon of flax seeds and organic apple cider vinegar (for strength) to his diet.

You can also order some pure MSM powder and mix 1-2 tablespoon in his food and then lower the dose as he starts getting better. Do these 4 things to his diet and I bet he will be running soon!

Don't skip on COCONOT OIL - A MUST for every dog in this world but esp. old dogs."

11/28/2012: Anodita from New Delhi, India: "My 11 year old golden retriever has hip dysplaysia and arthritis, and now has urinary and bowel incontinence :( Been giving her sepia and causticum homeopathic meds alternate days.. what else can i do?"

11/28/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "To Anodita from New Delhi: Please read the other posts at this link. Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and Turmeric can all be used in varying combinations to ease your Golden's symptoms.

Here are some other EC links:

http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/incontinence.html

http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/hip_dysplasia.html"

07/30/2012: Jp from Wpb, Florida: "11 yr old male golden retreiver, no health problems, doesnt eat grain dog food. Just recently he's falling down with his legs sliding out from him. He 's been on tile floor most his life never had any problems. I checked his pads & trimmed them but no difference.

He takes fish oil & raw egg daily. No vaccines since 1 yr old or flea tick gel application. No heart guard since he was 3. Seems to be good health except his legs are acting really weird now with falling on the tile."

07/30/2012: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa: "Hi JP, We had a golden retriever a long time ago now. He was also about 11 when that started happening to him. He had hip dysplasia. This is not uncommon in this breed. It may be something you want to have checked. Wishing you the best, Lisa"

07/31/2012: 5 Pooches Home from Houston, Tx: "Have you tried giving him coconut oil? Need to get UNREFINED, COLD-PRESSED COCONUT OIL and add 4-5 BIG TABLESPOONS per day to his food.

Also try adding 1 big tablespoon of flax seeds and organic apple cider vinegar (for strength) to his diet.

You can also order some pure MSM powder and mix 1-2 tablespoon in his food and then lower the dose as he starts getting better. Do these 4 things to his diet and I bet he will be running soon!

Don't skip on COCONOT OIL - A MUST for every dog in this world but esp. old dogs."

11/28/2012: Anodita from New Delhi, India: "My 11 year old golden retriever has hip dysplaysia and arthritis, and now has urinary and bowel incontinence :( Been giving her sepia and causticum homeopathic meds alternate days.. what else can i do?"

11/28/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "To Anodita from New Delhi: Please read the other posts at this link. Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and Turmeric can all be used in varying combinations to ease your Golden's symptoms.

Here are some other EC links:

http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/incontinence.html

http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/hip_dysplasia.html"

11/01/2012: Tracy from Bakersfield, Ca Usa: "I have been reading this site on parvo. I bought an antibiotic at my local feed store, and gave my 10 month old labador puppy. He has been throwing up all day. I've tried chicken pedi-lite. I just tried chicken broth and 2 capsules of the charcoal, but he threw up again. Should I give the antibiotics and the charcoal will it be ok? Please help!!"

11/26/2012: Edgar from Tampa, Fl: "My 10 month old got parvo I took him to the vet and he stayed there for 3 days and he made it I paid $2000 but now my 1.3year old female pit has gotten it too she pukes anything. I force feed her she is dinking water and im also giving her pedialyte I tried the cabon yesterday afternoon but she still is the same. Shoud I give her some more and how much of it? She weighs 60 pounds in her nomal weight."

02/16/2013: Sam from Duck Springs, Al: "where can I buy activated charcoal at... I have a 5 month old pit lab mix puppy that has been sick.... Monday night he began getting sick but it has taken until tonight... Sat... Until he started pooping blood... We called the vet which is closed until Monday and we r 2 hrs from closest clinic so I started giving him sugar water to rehydrate him and stabalize his blood sugar level until I can get to the store for something better... And I gave him one quarter dose of childrens tylenol for his fever.... I dont know if the charcoal will help.... I had a boston 8 yrs ago that caught it and I got meds from the vet and took her home and pulled through just fine but I am worried about it taking 2 days before qe can get him to the vet... plz any info would be a great help this is my 4 yr old son's first puppy of his own and I really don't want to lose him..."

02/17/2013: Lori Zak from Kamloops, Bc, Canada: "I am sorry to hear this our puppy was sick with the ame symptoms last week the vet said it was parvo but it wasn't it was distemper in dogs, the previous owners never vaccinated him and we were told he was and they also said he had vet check up days before we got him and they also lied too, but I would if you haven't , get him checked and even get him more shots if it is not too late, My dog was very healthy and playfull one day and a week later he was deathly ill and had too be put too sleep but in this case I hope your puppy is fine and gets better ((hugs to you))."

02/17/2013: Carol from Asheville, Nc: "Dear Sam, I am so sorry to hear about your puppy. Activated charcoal can be bought at any pharmacy or some grocery stores. It is used to treat poisoning. Just be careful you give small doses in a lot of water as this powder can cause a puppy to gag to choke. If you have an emergency vet in your area, I suggest that. Unfortunately with puppies you need to be very careful what you give them... Even small doses of home remedies might be too much for their little systems. Best of luck and many blessings to you and your family."

02/17/2013: Carol from Asheville, Nc: "Hi again. I just thought about diluted apple cider vinegar with water (50/50) and applied to the scruff of your puppy's neck? This might give him some strength until you get to the vet. If 50/50 dilution seems too strong, maybe 25% ACV to 75% Water. Please keep us informed."

02/20/2013: Epona from Pompano Beach, Florida: "Any health food store should carry it. But in case of an emergency, I would use the same thing that pet stores carry for fish tanks. It's not toxic, but does need to be ground up in a blender. I buy capsules from a store called TUNIES, and capsule the activated charcoal. Good luck."

[YEA]  10/05/2011: Katie from Northport, New York: "My 8 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was diagnosed with a Grade 2 heart murmur in January of this year. After researching Mitral Valve Disease (which runs in this breed) and Congestive Heart Failure, I immediately started him on Ubiquinol, liquid magnesium, liquid carnitine, ribose and vitamin C. In addition I also give him colostrum.

I just took him back to the cardiologist to be reexamined and was told that his heart murmur is gone and that everything is within normal range. Thank God. I will keep him on these supplements for life!

Unfortunately, my first Cavalier died of congestive heart failure (which started as a Grade 2 murmur and then progressed to CHF in about 2-1/2 years). I had no experience with heart disease at the time and didn't know how to treat him. I wish I knew then what I know now. If I did, I believe my dog would still be here with me.

FYI, these are the dosages I am giving to my 25 lb. Dog:

Ubiquinol - 50 mg. TWICE daily

Liquid Magnesium - 1/2 tsp in the a.m.

Liquid Carnitine (1000 mg) - 1/2 tsp TWICE daily

Ribose - 850 mg. TWICE daily

Vitamin C - 250 mg TWICE daily

Colostrum - 1/4 tsp TWICE daily"

10/27/2012: Katie from Northport, New York: "Yes I have heard of Thorne Biocardio - and I would not recommend it. I had both of my cavaliers on this supplement for a couple of years prior to them developing mitral valve disease and it did nothing to stop or reverse the disease in either of them.

FYI, I brought my dog to his internist about a month ago and she told me that his murmur has lessened and that his borderline high blood pressure (which was 155/110) is now normal (135/65). She told me that that means his heart is working with less effort and his kidneys are starting to work more efficiently.

However, I want to confirm her findings with another echo. I was told by a cardiologist that murmurs can be subjective to Grade 4 and that the only way you can really confirm what's going on is with an echo. So I am planning to bring him to a cardiac health clinic in January for another echo."

10/27/2012: Suji from Kochi, Kerala, India: "Hi Katie from Newport, is there anyway for me to contact you? pls can you pm me. I have started my spitz on the initial set of supplementations you had recommended about 15 days ago. Can I continue with it?"

10/27/2012: Katie from Northport, New York: "Suji, what supplements do you have your dog on? The only way you would be able to contact me is by publishing your email address on this post -- and I don't think that is a good idea."

10/27/2012: Suji from Kochi, India: "Hi Katie, Thank you so very much for writing back to me in detail. I would very much love to communicate with you directly.

Right now he is on: L-carnitine, D-ribose, ubiquinol, vitmain C and magnesium. The news about homeopathy is bad because I was hoping it will fix it, thanks for letting me know. He is wheezing and coughing off and on, this is a real concern for me, I am having sleepless nights with all the stress. My email id is ge. Ha. Sam(at)gmail.com Please email me."

11/25/2012: Katie from Northport, NY: "Kendra, I don't know if your dog is holding onto fluids in his lungs or abdomen, but I wanted to mention that Standard Process makes a supplement called AC Carbamide which is a natural diuretic. Thought you might want to look into this if that is the case with your dog. I have not used this product but it is mentioned on the cavalierhealth.org website as a natural alternative diuretic. I also know that Dr. West uses AC Carbamide if there is edema in CHF."

02/09/2013: Katie from Northport, New York: "UPDATE 2/9/13. My dog just had his follow-up echo last month. The cardiologist said he is doing real good - he said his heart is pumping strong and his heart is now working at 100%.... And he said there was no heart enlargement. He said he still has a grade 2 murmur due to his mitral valve issue but he said my dog was doing really well despite it. It is very interesting.... When the cardiologist went to take his heart measurements he seemed a little perplexed for a moment.... Then he mumbled that he must have taken the wrong measurements on the echo that was done a year earlier because my dog's numbers/measurements improved. His LA Diameter (left atrium diameter) improved by decreasing from 2.4 cm to 2.0 cm and his LA/AO ratio (left atrium to aortic root ratio) improved by decreasing from 1.21 to 1.02. Note: I read that this LA/AO measurement is a sensitive indicator of heart enlargement. So, even though my dog's LA/AO ratio was considered within the "normal" range last year with a reading of 1.21, it has decreased to 1.02 which is right in line with what I read a normal, healthy Cavalier should be. (This measurement is adjusted for different breeds). I read that the range for healthy Cavaliers should be 1.03 + 09 (or 0.94 - 1.12).

My holistic vet told me that my dog no longer needs all the supplements I had him on for the past year. So we have just lowered his supplements to only CardioPlus (3 tabs/day) and Canine Whole Body Support (1/4 tsp. Twice daily) and we'll continue to monitor his progress. Note that Canine Whole Body Support is dosed based on weight - and that this supplement contains most of the other supplements which I was originally giving my dog, only in a smaller proportion (e.g. , Calcium Lactate, Organically Bound Minerals).

In summary, I would highly recommend this protocol to anyone who has a dog with a heart condition. I believe that even if your dog has mitral valve disease, like mine does, this will help to strengthen his heart which will help it to move that regurgitated blood out of the heart (note the reductions in the size of my dog's left atrium size). Without heart support such as this, the heart will continue to weaken and the left atrium and left ventricle will continue to enlarge which could eventually lead to CHF, as it did with my first dog. However, I would make the following adjustments to the protocol I was using for my 25 lb. Dog. I would recommend the following:

CardioPlus - 4 tabs/day
Cataplex B - 2 tabs/day
Cataplex F - 2 tabs/day
Organically Bound Minerals - 1 tab/day
Calcium Lactate - 2 tabs/day
Flax Oil - I would lower this. I think 1 TBS was too much. I would only give 1 tsp/day for every 25 lbs. For dog's less than that, I would halve the dose.

We are going to continue to monitor my dog for any future improvements and will post here with any updates. His next echo won't be for another 6 to 12 months from now."

03/16/2013: Brian from Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland: "Hi Katie from Northport! I have just read your post with great interest and wonder if you could advise me. I have a 7yr old Golden Retriever who was diagnosed about 4yrs ago with a "suspected heart murmur. " This has now been confirmed, and last year he had a blood test done with the results being "inconclusive. " As the murmur this year is more apparent he had another blood test done which showed he was in the mid-range. He is showing no symptoms and is still acting like a puppy! The vet has suggested starting him on Vetmedin, and seeing how he does. However I feel that it will be difficult to judge any improvement as he displays no symptoms at present. As I live in a rural area of Scotland there is no holistic vet in the area. I could get the Standard Process products that you eventually settled on using at the end of your post, from Amazon in the USA, so wondered if you would advise this rather than the individual supplements that you used initially? Could you suggest a dosage ( his weight is 70lbs. ) and would you wait to see how this works before trying the Vetmedin?

Many thanks for any advice you can give me, and really appreciate you sharing all this information."

03/17/2013: Katie from Northport, Ny: "Hi Brian, I would suggest that you give your dog only the Cardio-Plus and the Canine Whole Body Support. My holistic vet seems to think that this is all that is needed. Based on your dog's weight (70 lbs) the recommended dosage of Canine Whole Body Support would be 3/4 tsp. twice a day and I would probably suggest 6-9 tabs of Cardio-Plus initially (at least for the first 6 months or so) and then possibly lowering the dosage based on his progress. I would also suggest that if it's possible, I would divide the Cardio-Plus dosage and give 3 times a day, rather than 2 times a day to keep the nutrition steadily in his bloodstream. (My vet initially cut my dog's Cardio-Plus back to 3 a day but has since decided to keep him at a maintenance dose of 4 a day and - he's only 25 lbs).

Note: My vet told me that dogs metabolize these supplements differently than humans (I think she said it had something to do with the fact that they have shorter intestinal tracts than humans) which is why the dosage is higher.

Regarding Vetmedin, this medication scares me. My dog was on it and I believe it seriously weakened his heart. Please read up on it. There is some excellent information on it – and its dangers on the cavalierhealth.org website."

03/17/2013: Katie from Northport, Ny: "Brian, In rethinking my recommendation of Cardio-Plus for your dog, I think I would give him between 9-12 tabs of CardioPlus a day, rather than 6-9 tabs (based on his weight of 70 lbs)at least initially. This dosage could always be lowered later on as he improves. As I mentioned, my 25 lb dog is on a maintenance dose of 4 tabs a day."

03/17/2013: Brian from Tarbert, Argyll: "Katie, thank you so much for your prompt and very helpful reply. The info on Vetmedin was very enlightening and in fact confirmed my "gut feeling. " As I would like to ask you a related question, but would rather do so by email, I wondered if you could possibly contact me? My email is, smitbd at gmail dot com. Again, many thanks."

09/05/2005: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand: "As to the tumor growth for dogs, there is a possibility as follows:

1. Alkalize your dog. Take a tablespoon of POTASSIUM citrate in his drinking water per liter of water. Add one tablespoon of potassium bicarbonate. Citrate and bicarbonate are necessary in 1:1 portions. Add a big pinch of sea salt.

2. Take about 1 teaspoon of a 5-10% fulvic acid solution to the 1 liter of water. Your dog will have some diarrhea on the first 1-2 days trying to expel the toxin, and he will be in much better shape.

3. ALWAYS ADD THE DECHLORINATOR they sell in petshops, used for the aquarium fish tanks. Add about 10 drops per liter. The chlorinated water is causing the dog's cancer.

4. Get castor oil (mix with some aloe vera oil to aid skin absorption) and apply thickly to the area of tumor. Apply this after taking a bath. Do this daily. Also apply castor oil around the neck areas of the dog. It will raise the dog's immune system. Once a month, you may apply some iodine in the tumor area also. It seems to help.

5. If your dog is old, which means over 10 years, old. Give the dog a cheap vitamin D2, at 20,000 I.U. every other day for about a week or a month as you see fit. It will raise his immunity. If you feed it for a month, don't be surprise, that the dog will develop large muscles.

6. Try mixing his food with some FRESH olive leaves. Fresh olive leaves are anti-tumor.

The three things the dog will benefit the most is the potassium bicarbonate, fulvic acid and castor oil. the others are supporting features of the tumor. If you want his skin condition to improve, get your dog to take bath using only sodium perborate. Do not dry. Add sodium perborate until it no longer dissolves. Please note, the DOG MAY eat the sodium perborate crystals. It has no effect on the dog, but it DOES GET RID of a lot of fleas. Sodium perborate and/or fulvic acid seems to improve my dog's hearing. A year ago my dog was stone deaf. Now his hearing is back! Yes bloodroot paste maybe good for the dog's tumor, but the ones I have used on top seems to work better, but as always, combining them together is better, I think. Yes iodine seems helpful with the dog's cancer."

02/17/2012: Nick from Pavillion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: "I decided to read more about tumours and found some pretty nifty information here at this castor oil page. After reading through tons of reviews, I've seen many people saying that the castor oil is extremely effecient in helping reducing and ultimately even completely removing the tumour. Is this true? I love my pet a lot but I don't know if I should spend hundreds of dollars on a doctor to get it removed. Others have said that they have used castor oil and saved a lot of money because of that.

Can someone with experience please advise me on this issue? If it is indeed recommended to use the castor oil, how should I apply it and how frequent should it be applied on the tumour? Thank you so much."

04/21/2012: Diane from Vancouver, Bc Canada: "Hi Ted, I have a 13 yo female Wheaton cross. She was doing mostly great but has had ongoing problems with ear infections. Last week an apparent abcess burst in her ear and the smell of the pus was unbelievable! I took her to the vet and he sedated her and flushed out the ear. She is now on clavamox, zeniquin and prednisone. I hate giving her all these drugs but know that if there is a major infection in there something has to be done. I am usually a believer in holistic cures but I felt frightened and the vet is now saying there could be a tumor inside her ear. The biggest problem is I can't see what is happening, and she is very lethargic now, probably due to the meds. What do you recommend I do as topical remedies are obviously not possible. Thanks for any help... Diane"

11/14/2012: Lisa from Port St Lucie, Florida: "Sasha is a 15 yr old Beagle. He had a huge (size of a baseball) tumor on the right side lower part of her throat that did shrink (1/2 the size) with changing her to a raw diet. Sasha has had a cyst on her back that will not go away for years. Now it is open and a awful smelling white puss leaks out and bleeds. We bathe her regularly with organic oatmeal shampoo to keep the area clean. I tried Candula on it with no results.

A homeopath said Sasha has cancer? Sasha has always fatty cell tumors her whole life. I do not know if she has cancer but what I do know is I have to do something to help her. We just got hit for huge $$ by a vet trying to save our beloved cat to find out again the vet killed our cat so no more vets!

Can I put caster oil on Sashas cyst on her back? How much and how often? What type of caster oil should it have aloe vera? Also can I apply it on the tumor on her neck? How much and how often? Can I also give her tumeric?

Also her ears have gotten worse and I do not want to use chemicals to clean her ears. I notice she is rubbing them and their is a little blood in her canal when I clean them I was using organic green tea should I keep using this? It really has not stopped the black gook from caking in and around her ears and it is really bothering her. I hope someone can help my Sasha."

11/20/2012: Pradeep from Singapore: "Hi Ted, my dog has a tumor near its prostate gland, it has a big prostate gland due to it age. It's 10 this year. The Vet says that it has to be removed by surgical means only. Is there any other way? He also urinates blood due to the tumor. The surgery costs about $3500/-. But the disadvantage about it is that it might relapse again. In distress currently, able to help out? pradeep_thevar(at)hotmail.com, email me if it's possible. Thank u so much:)"

[DEATH REPORTED]  11/19/2012: Patricia from Powhatan, Va: "My one year old male PBGV received his rabies vaccine on 10/22/2012. 6 days later, he began having epileptic seizures. My three year old, male PBGV had the same reaction 3 days after his rabies shot in 2011 and finally had to put to sleep to ease his misery. I want to report this but don't know where to send it. It was Fort Dodge, SN 1215357A. Three different vets have said the vaccination Did NOT cause it but in my heart, I feel it did."

11/20/2012: Lisa from Bullhead City, Arizona: "Try contacting P. E. T. A. Though its not an abuse case they would be able to guide you the right way because they would want the truth. Sorry for your losses. God bless"

[YEA]  12/26/2009: Faething from Appleton, Wi: "Honey & Lemon for Kennel Cough

My poor dog was miserable with a hacking dry cough that made him gag! I called my local pharmacist about the remedies that I found on this site, and she said that I could safely treat my 80 lbs golden retriever with a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of lemon juice with LOTS of water. I heated up some water, added the honey and lemon juice (a crushed up dog treat too because he wouldn't drink it at first), and within 30 seconds, no more cough! The pharm says to repeat every 4 hours. This will get us through the holiday weekend, and if he's still got the cough on Monday, we can take him to the vet then. The pharm also added that if the cough persists at night, we can get Robitussin DM, but that I'd need to get exact dosage online. Thanks to everyone that commented on this page!!

Reading everyone else's input first helped a lot."

[YEA]  05/29/2011: Annette 805 from Lompoc, Ca: "I adopted a 9 mo. old pug/beagle mix from the Animal Shelter and he had Kennel Cough, $200 in vet bills later and 2 different types of antibiotics the cough was still there (gagging and hacking). I then did further research and found this site and I want to THANK YOU for the Honey and Lemon suggestion.

Shortly after I gave him the water/honey/lemon/hydrogen peroxide mixture the cough was gone and he was able to be the playful puppy that he always wanted to be since we brought him home :-) I also have a 3 year old pug/chihuhua and she is drinking the water too, I am thankful that since the week has passed when we brought him home she never showed signs of being sick or catching Kennel Cough but the water is preventing her from getting sick. I am going to continue this treatment for a few days to be sure it is gone. Please note that I am still giving him the remainder of the antibiotics too. Again from my family to yours THANK YOU!"

10/03/2011: Bruce Lee from Houston, Texas, United States: "Hi, I have 3 yorkie puppies that are 10 wks old that have kennel cough. They show symptoms just like what is being described on here. Last week I googled and found this site as I have given up on the vet's antibiotic which do nothing for them. After browsing through this site, I found this forum and started to do the water/ honey/ hydrogen peroxide/ lemon thing..... End result, it didn't work... :(:( my pups are still hacking away. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or wrong mixture? I put 1 teaspoon of honey, 3 drops of hydrogen peroxide 3%, 1 cup of water/ lemon. I just leave it for them to drink. OR should I have force feed it to them?? Need help really bad... Thank you"

01/04/2012: Daniela from West Chester, Pa: "I am fostering a 4 weeks old puppy. She started coughing. Cam I give her lemon juice and honey ? How much?"

01/14/2012: Manuela from Alhambra, Ca, Usa: "My dog has the same problem- a hacking cough. I will be taking him to the vet on monday but for the time being I would like to reduce this cough. I was wondering what dosage to give him- he's 18lbs.

Please get back to me ASAP Thx"

11/19/2012: Noreen from Charleston, Sc: "I recently adoped a 12 yr old, German Shepherd Dog/Lab mix because I knew he was going to be euthanized. He has class 3 or 4 kennel cough. Vet put him on Cipro and Doxy for 3 wks. Worked for about 5 days. Now it's back, as a wet hacking cough and sneezing. Cipro and doxy should not be used together and they are for bacterial infections, not virus infect. My vet did not tell me that it IS transmitable to humans and manifests as upper resp infections. I am at my wits end with this poor dog. Already spent quite a bit at my vet. I need an alternative solution. Weight 85lbs."

02/23/2013: Barbaraanne from Philadelphia, Pa, Usa: "I am so glad I found this site. My service dog, Fluff has been sick since November, 2012. First, he had an infection in his ears and skin. We no sooner got rid of that, when last week, he came down with a horrible cough and cold. Fluff is going to be 12 this year. I feel horrible for him. He sounds like a foghorn on a ship. The vet gave him antibiotics, but they are not helping the cough. Today is the sixth day and the cough is still a hacking cough. I called back and they do not have any cough medicine in stock, so they said I could buy some children's cough medicine for him. I was looking up cinnamon & honey cures, when I came upon your site. I just made the honey mixture for Fluff. Hopefully, it will work on him. At this point, I am willing to try anything for him to get rid of that cough he has. The only thing he can eat right now, are small crumbs of hamburg. Nothing else. Thank you so much for your information. God Bless.

Barbaraanne"

[YEA]  02/24/2013: Rhinebeckdude from Rhinebeck, Ny: "My new adopted German Shorthair came down with what looked like kennel cough a day after coming with me. It went from initial sneezing to cough, to coughing up flem every 15 mins... He never threw up his food, just the junk sitting in his throat. I started treating him with 1 teaspoon of honey and when he coughed I gently patted his chest to try and loosen some of the junk... It also gave the young dog some comfort to be held while coughing. Results were seen in 4-8 hrs. Now, he just has sniffles and occasional dry cough, which I will retreat with honey/lemon mix. Seems like it works."

[YEA]  06/04/2008: Elaine from Edmond, Oklahoma, USA: "My little chihuahua would yip whenever he would have a bowel movement. His stool was also hard and light in color and hard to pass. Thank God for this site it saved me a vet bill. I remembered reading about coconut oil for people. I went to the kitchen and got a small amount on my finger, pried his mouth open and smeared in his mouth. I thought he would really protest, but he seemed to like the taste. Sure enough the next day he had a very healthy bowel movement. It turned out he had a swollen anal gland. I put witch hazel and hydrogen peroxide on it. It ruptured, drain and his fine now. I LOVE THIS SITE!"

11/19/2012: Julie from Bridgwater, Somerset, England: "Could someone please tell me how much coconut oil you give to your dog along wilth pumpkin and how often??? Also for how long (days/weeks/months) do they need to take this for their anal gland problems? Also do we give our dog this pumpkin/coconut instead of her food or mixed in with her food? All answers gratefully received."

07/31/2011: Cat Lover from Vancouver, Bc: "Has anyone ever claimed success in treating/curing a cat suspected of suffering from FIP? Please post a reply if you have any idea how to help in the fight against this supposedly 100% fatal feline disease."

09/03/2012: Aida Tan from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: "Hi Stealthpaws, please help me on my kitten persian Bella, she diagnosed with wet form of FIP. But when I talk to the Vet, informed that she is dry form of FIP. I am so confused and I am now so emotional and also my daughter cried a lot. We love her so much as we took her from the petshop. She is so cute. We don't want to lose her totally. Can you help me on this?"

11/19/2012: Tmay from Santa Cuz, Ca, Usa: "FIP. It sounds like your vet knows what they are talking about. I suggest a second opinion.

I had a sick cat who I took to a new vet because I was new in town, LA. He did a blood test and the cat tested positive for FIP. The vet said to think about putting him down. I phoned the store where I had bought a new kitten who had gotten a little sick with sneezing and that had triggered my older bigger cat to get sick. The store gave me the number of the breeder of the kitten. I talked to her and she said that when cats are sick they test positive for a lot of things which they don't necessarily have. She said to go to another vet and gave me some names. A cat magazine said to always check with a breeder when you get to town to find out whom they recommend. They have had enough cats and experiences that they can gage a vet. Very good advice. Don't go by the most popular vet in a newspaper or by a certificate of thanks from a city. I felt very badly for the beautiful beloved pets that were being treated by the first vet who was faking being competent. My cat recovered.

I suggest not buying animals from a store. It is better to buy from a breeder who knows what they are doing, or rescue an animal from a shelter or from a rescue organization. Wonderful beautiful animals, cats kittens, dogs puppies, rabbits, chickens and even more exotic pets are being euthanized constantly for the lack of a home.

When you get a new animal, whether you have purchased one or found a stray, keep it separated to find out if it is sick to protect your other animals. Doing that will give you the time to look for the owner if it is a stray, post the neighborhood, take it to a vet who will scan it for free to see if it has a chip that has up to date info. Regarding 50% of chipped animals the owners did not realize that they had to inform the chip people of their name and address. They thought someone else did it. When left to others, invariably there are mistakes, so follow through. Inform the shelter that you found it in case someone is looking for it, and tell them you will keep it at your house. This appears to apply to cats and not dogs. After a certain amount of time, it is yours. Then you can spend the money to have its blood tested by a vet so that you know it is negative on diseases. Don't offer to give it away for free on Craigslist. People can pretend to be good owners when they plan to sell it to a lab for experimentation, and they are good actors and you don't know it. Introduction to other cats in the house is best done slowly, with the animals separated in different rooms by a door, and exchanging socks with the smell of the other on it, so that the scent gets to be familiar."

[YEA]  08/20/2009: R from Yonkers, Ny: "I just wanted to follow up on using the peroxide with borax for black spots. I read what Ted wrote plus what else was written about Borax on the other pages. I have been using it on my dog for the last two weeks and I am seeing results! The black spots seemed to have gotten worse with summer months and all the rain we have gotten around here. She started to lick her paws non-stop and biting at her skin. After the first bath using the mix I noticed that she wasn't licking as much and the brown color on the fur of her belly and paws seemed to have cleared up. The second week after her bath she started scratching less, licking less and the dry skin patches started to go away. I am still watching the spots to see if they will go away...but I haven't seen new ones which is great! Thanks EC!"

03/04/2010: Ann from Paranaqye, Luzon, Philippines: "hi there. would like to know how your dog is doing now? were you able to get rid of the spots after the borax treatment? my pet had her first treatment last week and I am seeing results when it comes to scratching.. she isnt licking and scratching anymore. I am hoping the spots will go away too."

05/23/2010: Jean K from Tyler, Tx: "Would like to know the measurements for the borax and peroxide for bath of pet to stop itching and black spots on stomach."

EC: Measurements here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/dog_mange_cure.html#TED

08/11/2010: Rosemarie from Yonkers, Ny: "Hi Ann, Sorry I haven't checked in awhile. She is doing much better. I didn't continue it because of the winter season, but when I had the smell, bad skin and itching stopped. I just recently started checking again for her paws. She is constantly biting and licking them. I do think it is some sort of fungus that has overgrown in her body. Now it seems to have been brought into check!"

11/22/2010: Carolyn from Winston Salem, Nc: "My lab has yeast , skin smells bad, damp and all of his belly skin has turned black and crinkly.. Constantly biting and gnawing.. Antibiotics help some but always comes back.. Any suggestions or treatment?"

11/25/2010: Gina from Iuka, Ms: "Carolyn, Try Tree of Life kosher organic expelled pressed coconut oil. I get it at the health food store but you can also find it on amazon.com I have a yorkie(9lbs)and I give him 1 teaspoon a day in his food. I also rub it on his skin on any breakouts- it dries them right up. Most antibotics cause yeast. For immediate relief from itching try liquid benadryl 1 to 2 mg per lb. It could be allergies and you will have to change diets."

10/29/2012: Tracey from Locust Grove, Georgia: "Hi, I have a golden retriver and she has black spots on her abdomin. They are different in size and her abdomin has an oily feel and she always smells really bad. Her abdomin is also red and bumpy. I was told it was allergy related but she has it all the time and you would think if it were allergies that it would go away at some point! Do you think this solution will help, I have researched this and found that omega fatty acids would help. Are you familiar with this? Thanks traceyisrael(at)aol.com"

10/30/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "To Tracey from Locust Grove, Georgia:

1) Change your dog's food to grain-free. Do this gradually. This means, if you normally feed your dog 1 cup of food twice a day, change it to 1/2 cup old food and 1/2 cup new food twice a day for a week. Then, if there are no problems, then switch over completely to the new food.

2) Add 1 tablespoon organic Apple Cider Vinegar (with "the mother") to her food and mix it all up.

3) Follow the mange remedy recommendations here on earthclinic.

4) Do NOT feed your dog anything but her dogfood. This means NO people food at all.

These are the basics. Again, please do your research and search this earthclinic site for remedy recommendations. The answers are here."

11/18/2012: Barney\'s Mom from Palmyra, Pa: "Thrilled to see some of the posts regarding other's dachshunds. I have a standard that has had the allergy patch test and is allergic to most everything growing outside including dust mites inside, but not flea bites, cat dander, mold or regular house dust. He has been eating a high quality kibble and also grain free wet food and now raw food made by myself with supplements from Dinovite and I also add an extra probiotic 2 x's a day because I think he is yeasty. His belly is covered with the black spots and red pimples and is anus area is also black and has some hair loss and crusting on his tail too. Also on his hind legs and sides and neck area. It is actually almost all over his body. His eyes also have a small amount of mucus at times too. I always wondered if this could be some kind of hair follicle issue as well as inhalent allergies and ingested food allergies. Barney is the product of a "backyard breeder" and I have his AKC pedigree where I learned his mother is also his sister, hence, the inbreeding factor which probably contributed to all his allergies and also his malformed bottom jaw. It has been an ongoing and ever growing problem fighting to keep him comfortable for the last several years. He is on a small amount of Temaril-P everyday to help control his itchiness. Everytime I try to wean him off of it, the rubbing and skin irritatations increase dramatically. I will try the witch hazel and other remedies mentioned in all these posts."

[YEA]  09/18/2007: Tim from Magnolia Springs, Alabama: "We have a poodle Bridgett who gets infections after grooming. My wife takes 1/2 peroxide and water and cleanse her ears and then takes virgin coconut oil and rubs her ears and it works great no scratching and rubbing until the next grooming."

11/18/2012: Sophie from Kamloops, Bc, Canada: "I don't think the vet is telling you not to put peroxide in your dogs ears so you'll buy medication, remember, the vet did suggest vinegar! I believe the effects of peroxide are long term and are not visible at first, but the peroxide could be doing long term damage to your dog's eardrum and causing hearing loss which may not manifest itself until it's too late!

"It is a common misconception that hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant or antiseptic for treating wounds. While it is an effective cleaning agent, hydrogen peroxide is not an effective agent for reducing bacterial infection of wounds. Further, hydrogen peroxide applied to wounds can impede healing and lead to scarring because it destroys newly formed skin cells"

This information can be found in a journal dedicated to wound repair and regeneration: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com"

01/03/2009: Stacey from Knoxville, TN: "Please help: My rotty/lab mix has worn her teeth almost all the way down. Is this a vitamin problem? Do they suffer the same way we do when they have teeth problems. She doesnt have problems eating, She still has all her energy but she loves a rope tuggy and really doesnt play with it anymore. what can I do to help? The vet didnt really reccomend anything at our last visit but I always prefer herbal treatments to actual medication. Thank you"

04/30/2009: Bagofnuts from Metairie, LA: "Hi, I too have a dog that his teeth are almost completely worn down or gone. He was a super frisbee, ball playing dog. Vets don't seem to react to teeth missing or worn down. My dog is now 10 yrs. and he eats fine and still plays ball but I stopped the frisbee. Evidently they don't have the same nerve endings in their teeth as humans! A few years ago I was ready to bring him to special vet for giving dogs new teeth!"

09/11/2009: Callista from Penang, Malaysia: "re: Teeth problems in pets

To any pet owners who are looking for safe and effective toothpaste for their pets, there is a company that makes oral gel and spray using all natural ingredients: grapefruit seed extract, grape seed extract, neem oil, thyme oil, rosemary oil and peppermint oil. You may try googling it. Please, I am in no way associated with this company. It's just that I've been looking for safe toothpaste for my dog, and so far all the products I've looked at have questionable ingredient(s), until this one. So I'd really like to spread the word."

[WARNING!]  12/10/2010: Katrinika from Morehead City, Nc Usa: "Collapsed trachea emergency solved -- Update on Gidget... If I hadn't been very ill with a antibiotic drug reaction, my Gidgi-poo would have been put down. I figured out what was wrong, and she's almost completely well. One night, not being able to sleep with the Keflex rash and too weak the two days before to bring her in to be put down, I lay listening to her heaving for breath - at least once she passed out. She had been so much worse that day that even at the highest dose the vet's medicine was no help at all... I thought, "what was different about today?" and it hit me... I thought that since she was dying anyway her weight didn't matter, and little by little over the course of the week I had given her all the treats/chews I had... Then I ran across a few Dentley's dental enzyme dog chews and gave her one. That evening and night she struggled, heaving and strangling for breath. The CET enzymatic dog toothpaste works so much better than the regular.. I thought these dog chews would be good for their teeth.

So I went online and researched collapsed trachea in dogs. It is a common weakness in toy and miniature dogs, some more so than others. Its cause is unknown, but the action is that the rings of the trachea somehow soften.. The rings are made of cartilage... Dental enzyme, plaque, calcium... Cartilage, calcium...!!! She always had a weakness for the symptoms of trachea trouble, hoarse coughing when she got excited, probably because she was under-nourished as a puppy, but these were her first attacks. She had had her first attack of trachea collapse in July and I took her to the vet, gave her the medicine and she got better. Well, I now realize that first attack coincided with the first time she had been on another brand of dental enzyme chew, Sentry HC Petrodex (Seargent), for a couple of months, I ran out while she was getting the meds.

It wasn't the vet meds that made her better, it was running out of the enzyme chews. When I got more in, after a couple of months again she went down - this time the vet meds did no good. With the addition of the Dentley's occasionally during the day and my recent increased use of the enzyme toothpaste.. I almost killed her. While I suspect that there will be residual damage from the spell of collapse before I discovered my mistake, two days without enzyme chews and she is almost back to normal. Warn everybody."

[WARNING!]  01/22/2011: Malteseandme from Tulsa, Ok.,74137: "On the toothpaste gel for pets, I would be caution about giving my maltese something with grape seed extract since grapes are very toxic to them. (09/11/2009: Callista from Penang, Malaysia replies: "re: Teeth problems in pets)I just wouldn't want anyone's pet harmed."

11/18/2012: Jholl from Louisville, Ky - Kentucky: "I think this is a case of mistaken identity. The supplement is grapefruit seed extract. No worry about the grapes. Of course, grapes are toxic to all dogs. Grapefruit seed extract is anti-bacteria, anti-viral and anti-fungal. It is used in some hospitals as an antiseptic. It is very bitter and MUST be diluted. Many people use it on their toothbrush to eliminate bacteria

There are pet sites that sell it, so I believe it is safe for pets. I have used it for myself and for my dogs with good results.

Also, oil of oregano is great for dogs and healthy teeth. Just a drop or two and like the GSE, it must ALWAYS be diluted."

08/16/2009: Stilifewatrcolr from Boulder, Co, USA: "Flower Remedies for Separation Anxiety in Dogs:

I adopted my 3 y/o dog from the Humane Society about 7 months ago. Adopted dogs will have their issues, and Sadie has hers. She is the sweetest thing, but she did have severe separation anxiety. Upon me leaving, she would scratch and tear at doors and windows. She knows to go outside, but continued to have housetraining issues. She escaped my house jumping through screens and windows a number of times and eventually ripped up the carpet and tore off the door frame in my room just trying to get out. She wriggles out of almost any collar or harness when left for even a minute to run into a store. She was obviously getting extremely stressed and, along with having huge bills to pay for her damages, I felt terrible letting her feel so anxious. Last weekend I went and got a mix of flower remedies specifically for separation anxiety and I have noticed a HUGE difference. She has calmed down so much. She still has energy and is excited when I come home, but is not so stressed. My roommate forgot to put her in her crate when she left the house the other day (which I had to resort to after all the damage even though Sadie was strongly opposed) and when we came home she was out, but was content and nothing had been damaged. I give Sadie 8 drops of the oil 2x/day directly on her food (since I feed her 2x/day).

The specific mix that I got includes: Aspen, Beech, Cerato, Chicory, Heather, Holly, Red Chestnut, 5-Flower Remedy, Sweet Chestnut, Vervain, Cat's Claw, Mariposa Lily, St. Johns Wort, Blackberry, Tomato, Snowberry, Cathedral Rock Vortex, Mt. Moran, Kinnickinnick, Fox.

Feel free to mix and match and research the purpose of each essence and how it relates to your pet. You can get essences separately, or already mixed.
I highly recommend!"

02/05/2012: Birdie from Calgary, Alberta Canada: "I think the root of the problem in dogs anxiety is how much heavy metals they have in their system due to vaccinations, generally. Mercury is present in vaccinations (thimoserol) and in dry dog food diets (sprayed on growing grain as a fungicide) and is not expelled but tends to accumulate. I used zeolite powder (healthforce brand) in my dobermans water, within a week, my dogsitter said the dog quit hiding under the table, now I notice she sits up in the car, looks out the window and takes an interest in the outside world, whereas previously she would just lay her head on the seat and not look out the window at all due to nervousness. Today I noticed at the dogsitter that she did not cringe going into the main dogplay area when all the other dogs charged up to her to say hi, previously she would curl into a ball, quivering; also when I picked her up she seemed quite happy instead of "take me home NOW! " Convinced?? YOU BET!! If you dont get rid of the cause you can forever just "treat" the symptoms. She prefers the zeolite powdered water and will ignore regular water! My friends baby DIED 5 hours after it received a vaccination! If THAT doesnt convince a person of the dangers of heavy metal shots, I dont know what would!"

02/22/2012: Nat@tack from Alexandria, Va: "Birdie, Thanks for your post. I have a 13 year old Bichon who has suddenly developed serious separation anxiety when left alone. She pants and scratches at anything-floors, carpets, doors and frames, gates, etc, as an attempt to get out and often becomes destructive in an attempt to 'escape'. She shakes and is visibly scared. She is already on a special Vet prescribed diet for her ID and is on a daily dose of Prednosone. I rarely give her anything outside of the prescribed diet. I have hired a trainer for our home to help me with setting bounderies and identifying other behavior problems and tried Bach Flower remedies and the Thundershirt and recently out of desperation doggie prozac (Reconcile). She seemed to be making some progress (or maybe I saw what was not there) but no change. I am desperate. I have to work and am unable to stay home. I have a dog walker come in and take her out twice daily.... She is an absolute joy and my heart and essentially sleeps all the time when she is with me or with company. Another dog for company is not an option. I am at my wits end. Any advice? Anyone?"

[YEA]  06/10/2012: Greater from Sarasota, Florida, US: "This is a Yay for Bach's Flower Remedy for Pets.

I was happily surprised that this worked so well for my anxious and depressive cat. This was not a cure-all, but it's broken the cycle. I can now play with her, groom her, and give her the proper attention without her whining incessantly, snapping at me, and becoming overstimulated and freaking herself out. Prior to this, it just seemed impossible to do anything at all. This was just what we needed.

It's not a tranquilizer, but somehow it's brought my cat into a new state of overall balance and well being, which I've been able to support through other commonsense techniques.

In short, this has helped one cat with the following conditions:

• separation anxiety
• depression
• restlessness
• incessant mewing
• over-stimulation while playing/being pet

We're both pleased to see the change."

11/17/2012: Bea from Austin, Texas: "@Greater from Saratosa FL regarding the her use of "Bach's Flower Remedy for Pets"

Do you mix different flowers if so, which ones? Or do you get an already mixed bottled, if so, what name?

My 8 yro Dobe has been rather lethargy at home - almost depressed-like, whines all the time, aloof and disobedient, want to go outside but on guard for my attention and defient at times but in a passive-aggressive like manner. Overly hyper and uncontrable when being pet. Defient as in wont answer to commands (come, inside... ) yet trembles at the same time when called, yet cant have enough petting. Goes from hyperly receptive to petting to comatose-like & aloof attitude when petting ends. Appears to have bad dreams when sleeping as he shakes, twists and turns and sometime whines in deep sleep. I feed him Precise Holistic Complete with home supplemental of 1sp of canned salmon, 1/2 cup formula, or alternate sweet potatoes with a cook egg and when I feel like maybe some cooked beef liver. Looks healthy just behaviorwise he is a mess! Thanks/Bea"

[YEA]  10/08/2008: Christine from Melbourne , Fl: "My daughter's dog was diagnosed with Parvo a couple days ago. He died because she could not afford $400 a night to stay at the vet. He may have had a chance, if her vet was as kind as mine and sent him home with an IV bag for subcutaneous fluids. But I digress.
I have learned so much from Earth Clinic and it has inspired me to do further research on herbal remedies. As you know, Parvo is a dogs' version of the 1918 flu epidemic.

I told her to start her other 3 dogs on Turmeric (1 1/2 tsp 2x daily) fresh ground cloves (1/4 tsp 1x daily) and 1 slice of crystalized ginger (1x daily) in hope of keeping them alive. Parvo has an incubation period of 3 -14 days (though they could have been exposed at the same time)so I was hoping to get enough in their system to combat this terrible virus. The first dog died early in the morning, one of the other dogs had a fever that night with vomiting and diarrhea. They continued the herbs but upped the dosage a little. This morning (she got sick last night) she was doing much better. This evening she is "whole body wagging!" Though it may or may not help the one diagnosed in multi dog families, it may help the others that live in the household.

Parvo is said to survive in contaminated areas for 6-0 months and can be spread by birds, rodents and even people. Every place I read said to disinfect with bleach. They also say that Parvo does well in an acidic environment. I told them to disinfect all they could with bleach (obviously can'd do that to the car seats) to kill all they could. The virus' that survived would hopefully be killed by baking soda sprinkled heavily on carpets, yard, car, etc. I have no proof on that, but it would be worth a try since it is so cheap. Ted would probably be the real authority on that one so please add anything else you think may work Ted!

I hope this helps someones beloved companion!"

06/08/2011: Roddyrod from Stone Mountain, Georgia: "I jack russell named "Boston" a dog going on three months he has been sick for the past two days..... I just got in from the vet 3 a.m. and they said he has parvo.... I spent over 400 dollars just on that alone and to top it off the dog isnt mine me and the owner came to terms I will take care of it for them if they paid for everything the dog needed.... Dog has no shots was suppose to get them last thursday but owner said it slipped her mind.... At this point I dont care about the 400 dollars me as an animal lover will like to know what is the best thing for me too do because its just to expensive for me to take him back to the vet"

06/09/2011: Sj from Phoenix, Az: "I know products are not to be mentioned but I have heard of huge success with Amber Technology products to assist naturally to get rid of Parvo. You can find the company online and then call and speak to customer service."

11/25/2011: Dan from Rancho Mirage, California: "My year and a half yorkie just got over parvo 2 weeks ago... but still won't eat...help"

11/15/2012: Izzy from San Bernardino, Ca : "My 4month old chiuahua pomeranian mix has symptoms of parvo but idk if she has it. She was vomiting and salivating when I took her to the vet- idk if it was the car ride or what. They told us she needed to get tested but we had no money for it so they sent us home and told us to just wait it out and if she got worse then to take her back to put her to sleep. I am trying the charcoal remedy but she threw up some of what I gave her is it normal or no? what else can I do? would appreciate the help asap!!"

12/15/2012: Tina from Paragould, Ar: "My dog has parvo so I got the charcaol tabs at gnc I hope these r the right ones cause at walgreens they have the charco tabs so which are the right ones. The ones I got r black like charcoal and the other ones r pink at walgreens. Which ones r right?"

09/05/2005: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand: "As to the tumor growth for dogs, there is a possibility as follows:

1. Alkalize your dog. Take a tablespoon of POTASSIUM citrate in his drinking water per liter of water. Add one tablespoon of potassium bicarbonate. Citrate and bicarbonate are necessary in 1:1 portions. Add a big pinch of sea salt.

2. Take about 1 teaspoon of a 5-10% fulvic acid solution to the 1 liter of water. Your dog will have some diarrhea on the first 1-2 days trying to expel the toxin, and he will be in much better shape.

3. ALWAYS ADD THE DECHLORINATOR they sell in petshops, used for the aquarium fish tanks. Add about 10 drops per liter. The chlorinated water is causing the dog's cancer.

4. Get castor oil (mix with some aloe vera oil to aid skin absorption) and apply thickly to the area of tumor. Apply this after taking a bath. Do this daily. Also apply castor oil around the neck areas of the dog. It will raise the dog's immune system. Once a month, you may apply some iodine in the tumor area also. It seems to help.

5. If your dog is old, which means over 10 years, old. Give the dog a cheap vitamin D2, at 20,000 I.U. every other day for about a week or a month as you see fit. It will raise his immunity. If you feed it for a month, don't be surprise, that the dog will develop large muscles.

6. Try mixing his food with some FRESH olive leaves. Fresh olive leaves are anti-tumor.

The three things the dog will benefit the most is the potassium bicarbonate, fulvic acid and castor oil. the others are supporting features of the tumor. If you want his skin condition to improve, get your dog to take bath using only sodium perborate. Do not dry. Add sodium perborate until it no longer dissolves. Please note, the DOG MAY eat the sodium perborate crystals. It has no effect on the dog, but it DOES GET RID of a lot of fleas. Sodium perborate and/or fulvic acid seems to improve my dog's hearing. A year ago my dog was stone deaf. Now his hearing is back! Yes bloodroot paste maybe good for the dog's tumor, but the ones I have used on top seems to work better, but as always, combining them together is better, I think. Yes iodine seems helpful with the dog's cancer."

02/17/2012: Nick from Pavillion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: "I decided to read more about tumours and found some pretty nifty information here at this castor oil page. After reading through tons of reviews, I've seen many people saying that the castor oil is extremely effecient in helping reducing and ultimately even completely removing the tumour. Is this true? I love my pet a lot but I don't know if I should spend hundreds of dollars on a doctor to get it removed. Others have said that they have used castor oil and saved a lot of money because of that.

Can someone with experience please advise me on this issue? If it is indeed recommended to use the castor oil, how should I apply it and how frequent should it be applied on the tumour? Thank you so much."

04/21/2012: Diane from Vancouver, Bc Canada: "Hi Ted, I have a 13 yo female Wheaton cross. She was doing mostly great but has had ongoing problems with ear infections. Last week an apparent abcess burst in her ear and the smell of the pus was unbelievable! I took her to the vet and he sedated her and flushed out the ear. She is now on clavamox, zeniquin and prednisone. I hate giving her all these drugs but know that if there is a major infection in there something has to be done. I am usually a believer in holistic cures but I felt frightened and the vet is now saying there could be a tumor inside her ear. The biggest problem is I can't see what is happening, and she is very lethargic now, probably due to the meds. What do you recommend I do as topical remedies are obviously not possible. Thanks for any help... Diane"

11/14/2012: Lisa from Port St Lucie, Florida: "Sasha is a 15 yr old Beagle. He had a huge (size of a baseball) tumor on the right side lower part of her throat that did shrink (1/2 the size) with changing her to a raw diet. Sasha has had a cyst on her back that will not go away for years. Now it is open and a awful smelling white puss leaks out and bleeds. We bathe her regularly with organic oatmeal shampoo to keep the area clean. I tried Candula on it with no results.

A homeopath said Sasha has cancer? Sasha has always fatty cell tumors her whole life. I do not know if she has cancer but what I do know is I have to do something to help her. We just got hit for huge $$ by a vet trying to save our beloved cat to find out again the vet killed our cat so no more vets!

Can I put caster oil on Sashas cyst on her back? How much and how often? What type of caster oil should it have aloe vera? Also can I apply it on the tumor on her neck? How much and how often? Can I also give her tumeric?

Also her ears have gotten worse and I do not want to use chemicals to clean her ears. I notice she is rubbing them and their is a little blood in her canal when I clean them I was using organic green tea should I keep using this? It really has not stopped the black gook from caking in and around her ears and it is really bothering her. I hope someone can help my Sasha."

11/20/2012: Pradeep from Singapore: "Hi Ted, my dog has a tumor near its prostate gland, it has a big prostate gland due to it age. It's 10 this year. The Vet says that it has to be removed by surgical means only. Is there any other way? He also urinates blood due to the tumor. The surgery costs about $3500/-. But the disadvantage about it is that it might relapse again. In distress currently, able to help out? pradeep_thevar(at)hotmail.com, email me if it's possible. Thank u so much:)"

05/29/2012: Lisa from York, Pa: "My 6 mth German Shepherd mix, is suddenly sleepy for the past few days. She is not at all this way. Always excited, especially in the morning. This morning was the total opposite. This is our first dog. Please help!!!"

11/13/2012: Norak from Tampa, Fl, United States: "My 10-year-old boxer/pit suddenly became lethargic and wouldn't go for walks. I thought it was arthritis and gave him a tablespoon of unsulfured blackstrap molasses. Within 10 minutes, he was his old self. He gets a tablespoon every morning on his kibble and loves the taste and he continues to be spry and fun-loving. I think he must have needed the iron."

11/13/2012: Pamela from Huron, South Dakota: "We discovered, after fighting fleas from June until November, that our DRYER WAS HALF THE PROBLEM! We were dragging back in loads of folded, clean laundry full of clean, fresh, healthy fleas every time we washed bedding, towels, clothing, robes, blankets, pillows, you name it. CHECK YOUR LINT TRAP TO SEE IF THEY'RE ALIVE. Ours were."

11/13/2012: Wendy from Columbus, Oh/usa: "All the more reason to remove ALL lint from the lint trap after using the dryer each and every time! And, one could also clean the lint trap in white vinegar. I also have been adding Eucalyptus liquid soap to my wash which kills fleas. And, it smells good! (The smell does not stay on the clothes)."

03/30/2013: Chuck from Jacksonville, Fl: "In our former home, we were totally infested with fleas brought in by our two indoor/outdoor cats. We spread non-toxic borax powder on our carpets and rugs, broomed it in, left for a few days and then vacuumed. In about a week... No more fleas ever! Not in the house, not on the cats, not in the furniture. We treat it yearly and have had no fleas for ten years. The cats still go in and out but neither one has had any fleas since. This product is not boric acid which can be toxic. Borax powder is available in many pet stores."

[YEA]  11/05/2012: Tracie from Williamsport, Pa: "About a month ago, the vet me my male cat (Grecco, 3 yr) had cystitis. He was peeing blood (little spots) in the bathtub and sink and not at all in the litter box. The first time I took him to the vet he was blocked... Hello $500 vet bill. The next time (about a week later) he was peeing blood again so back to the vets he went and they just flushed him out... $230. Each time they gave me antibiotics and pain meds, clearly that wasn't helping. I asked if anything would help and the Dr said no, and then I asked about switching to wet food and he said it was better for them but wouldn't necessarily help… Then this past weekend it happened again, this is all within less than a month! I can't afford another vet bill and I feel like taking to the vet isn't even helping anyway…

So off to the internet I went and found this site. Last night I started the ACV giving it to him in his dinner, he wasn't having that so then I had to do it with a syringe (2ml Apple Cider Vinegar 5ml water), nothing changed between last night and this morning. I gave it to him again this morning before I fed him (wet food with a little water to make it like a gravy, I no longer use dry food because it seems to make the cystitis act up). I went home on my lunch break and saw a nice spot in the litter box ( by the size and way it looked I am pretty sure it was his and not my female kitten) and then when I went to pick him up and take him into the kitchen to do another dose an awesome thing happened, he peed all over me and the kitchen floor! Sounds weird but I was so happy! There wasn't any blood at all! I am going to keep giving the ACV and probably continue even after it has cleared, just use a smaller dosage like 1/2 tsp instead of a little over 1 tsp. Not sure if that will hurt the stomach with all that acid. Hopefully it continues to work. Thank you everyone for posting, I believe that this may save his life."

11/13/2012: Ellie from Stga Spgs, Ny: "So impressive if ACV really worked for cat with serious bladder problem. I adopted a new cat from someone that wouldn't keep him. He had just been treated with a flee product. He had a soft stool and he had a serious bladder infection. He was scratching infected my other cat with flees and was so on the move or irratable that I was almost on my wits end and considering giving him away; exept not to the former owner. After ten days of an anti-biotic and a shampoo he is so calm and so other than he was when he had his problems. (Including avoiding the litterbox for no. 1and no. 2). Please, be careful with any products, cats have a very sensitive bladder and the first thing they will do is avoid the (pain) litterbox. Ellie"

[YEA]  07/21/2008: Lily from Patterson, Ca: "Fresh Rosemary!!! If your pet has been skunked, bath them with shampoo, rinse well. Then get branches of fresh rosemary, bend it into a form of hand brush, and brush the pet all over. The oil from the rosemary removes the skunk smell. It also works well for people. If your car has a skunk smell, put fresh branches of rosemary in car and shut up for a day. And if your cloths have been skunked, put in a sealed bag with fresh rosemary branches for 1 day, then wash."

11/08/2012: Terry from Eugene, Or: "Did you rub the rosemary on the dog when she was wet from her bath? I've done tomato juice and then 2 days later the natures miracle. No good. I rubbed the rosemary on her dry coat. Nice at first but still smell the skunk. Thinking of rinsing her in apple cider vinegar tomorrow. Maybe rub her with rosemary after that. Did you ever try making a rosemary tea and pouring it on? Ideas?? Thanks."

10/02/2012: Chazneeka from Kalamazoo, Mi, Usa: "Hello everyone. This site is great. It has been so encouraging. I've spent the past few hours reading about cancer and tumor remedies, but I am utterly lost.

I guess I should start by giving the background and my situation. Late Sunday night I noticed a very large tumor that had suddenly "popped up" on my dog. I took him to the vet first thing yesterday morning and after the vet aspirated the tumor and administered a rectal exam, I received the devastating news that my beautiful, beloved Echo, more than likely has cancer. She could not say definitively because she couldn't get a great sample from the tumor but she said from the sheets of cells that she was able to get that the cells were splitting, and again while she couldn't say 100% positively she was pretty sure it is cancer. The tumor is located beneath Echo's tail, pressing up against the wall of his colon. As it stands right now it makes going to the bathroom a little more difficult but is not life threatening right now. She gave him a couple of weeks to a few months to live.

After having my day of processing this information and "grieving", I started getting my head back together and the thought of using a homeopathic or herbal remedy crossed my mind. Which is what has led me here. If I do nothing I will lose Echo, and far too soon.

Here is Echo's information: Age - 10.5, Weight - 96.6 pounds (could stand to lose 5-10 of those pounds), Food - Wellness Super6 Senior Mix (it is the only food he can have because he has dietary restrictions due to protein levels and his kidneys which has been well controlled for 2 years on this food). At this point he is acting completely normal, eating well (and enthusiastically), and drinking normally. He also was started on prednisone to keep him comfortable as long as possible. Current Supplements - a skin and coat vitamin, a glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM supplement, and a daily multi vitamin.

Here is my issue: I need something that will be relatively fast acting and will cause little to no growth of the tumor. Due to the location of the tumor if it grows much larger it will kill him.

My question: From what I've read it looks like the essiac tea and tumeric are my best bets maybe some blackstrap molasses? Am I missing one that I should try? Is there certain herbs/remedies that I shouldn't mix? Will bunching a bunch together (like the molasses, tumeric, and essiac tea) be effective, or will they cancel eachother out? How much do I give a dog Echo's size? How often?

As you can tell I am desperate. I'm open to pretty much anything that offers me a chance of saving my sweet boy. He is my heart. Please let me know as soon as possible.

Thank you!"

10/08/2012: Chazneeka from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Usa: "I hope this posts as a reply to the correct message. I clicked on reply under my message but is showing a header for a differnt message so just in case this is for the dog with a cancerous tumor post by chazneeka (myself). Although I've gotten no feedback from my post I thought I would give a quick update so that hopefully someone will tell me if there is something else that I can do.

I've started Echo on turmeric, essiac tea, blackstrap molasses, and added some lactose free yogurt, and cottage cheese with flaxseed oil.

He seems to be doing well on it. His tumor has grown a bit since starting him on all that but from everything I've been able to read that is completely normal. We're on day 4 of all this, so hopefullly that tumor will start shrinking soon. On the good side of things even though its grown it seems to have shifted a little bit. It could be my imagination (or wishful thinking) but it seems to have drawn away from his colon/rectum a little bit. I also noticed that one of his fatty tumors has shrunk significantly. I used to be able to find/feel it easily but I had to really search for it tonight.

Please if you have any feedback that you think might help me, I would love to hear it."

11/08/2012: Thomas G from La Quinta, Ca: "I have a similiar situation as Usa with my 14 year old doxie; Punky. When I found the tumor near her anal sac, I tool her to Animal Samaritans in our area. The vet described it as a likely cancerous tumor. He said it was cost approx 1000.00 to have the tumor removed.

I couldn't afford it so I began looking into the Apple Cider Vinegar and Organic Maple Syrup and Baking Soda as a treatment. I then found Dr. Budwig's information about cold pressed flaxseed oil and organic LF cottage cheese. I bean using it with an occasional sprinkle of ACV into her water dish. She began receiving the FSO/CC twice a day. I took her for walks in the AM. It seems that the tumor shrank somewhat, but then seemed to be moving downward. It has been about 2 weeks since I started this.

She now gets vegetables and fruit juiced up and every other day an apricot kernal in her FSO/CC mixture. She has shown more energy, but not every day. I noticed a small amount of blood on a BM she had a couple of days ago and she seems to be leaking a clear to diulted bloody liquid slightly from her rear end. I don't know if this is from straining or something else. She has also been getting stool softner per the vets instructions. He told me she had about 2-3 months without any treatment. Her SuperChem CBC test shows essentially normal and a low normal calcium level from the test. I've keep track of her pH for the last day or some using litmus strips I bought at Clark's Nutrition Market. At this point I'm not sure if things are improving or not. Her apetite is very good, she does a bit of water, but I attribute that to her pH being around 8.0 and the kidneys flushing out the alkalinity from her system. I'm stumped as to whether this takes a while to show real improvement or am I just chasing a wish. Anyone with more knowledge who replies would be appreciated."

[QUESTION]  06/12/2010: Sunny from Solvang, California, Usa: "Hello,

My dog (female cocker, 15) has a tumor on her neck that has grown rapidly. In one month, it has grown from <1" to >3" in circumference. Four months ago she had a 2" peduncular growth (benign) removed from her throat that was blocking her airway.

Her diet has always been cooked free range meat w/ raw vegetables/supplements, and some holistic kibble. Although in the past couple of years she has taken up eating poop...and I believe that it's a good possiblity that the tumor is parasitic.

I'd like to try the Maple Syrup/Baking Soda combination, but don't know if it's all right to give to dogs. If it is, do you think it might help?

Please help... I very much appreciate it.
Blessings,
Sunny"

EC: Sunny is referring to the cancer remedy found here: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/cancer.html#BSMS

11/07/2012: Js from Orlando, Florida: "I would like to try the maple syrup baking soda on my 15lb bicheon who has a mass cell tumor. I want to make sure that baking soda is not toxic for dogs to take. Also, what dosage would I give him and how long?"

02/06/2013: Doug from Poynette, Wi: "My cat has been given a month according to the vet. He's 20-22 (unsure) and apparently has a tumor in his sinuses. I started giving him a baking soda/molasses mixture hoping I can make his system more alkaline. I didn't really see any response to this feed and am curious if anyone had luck with this or any other homeopathic med."

02/20/2013: Dogma from Laurelville, Ohio, Us: "Hello, my 16 yr old terrier mix (22lbs) was just diagnosed with a mass on his left lung. I bought the necessary ingredients for the baking soda and maple syrup remedy. Mixed it 3 parts syrup to 1 part BS. I used a Tablespoon to measure. How much is a safe dose as I don't want to over alkalize him. Thank you!"