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Cat With Cyst - Seeking Home Remedies

2 months ago
Posted by Karina (Escondido, CA) on 07/21/2023

I have a 4 yr old cat who recently Last year already went through surgery for a removal of an internal cyst. Now I recently noticed that he has another one and would not for him to go through surgery so I am in search of any home remedies for this type of situations.

  Re: People Can't Get Ear Mites

2 months ago
Posted by Just One Seabird (East Coast USA) on 07/20/2023

I know this is an old post, but it needs a response for the sake of people reading nowadays.

Zoonotic diseases are the ones that CAN be transmitted to humans, the term means "of animal origin". It's also used for diseases we can give to animals. COVID is zoonotic, we can give it to our pets.

Scabies can infest both pets and people. The mite is Sarcoptes scabei. There are variants within the species that prefer different hosts, so you have Sarcoptes scabei var. hominis in people, Sarcoptes scabei var. suis which infests pigs and is used to test human remedies for scabies, and others.

There are also other species of Sarcoptes mites. They're nasty things.

In general, it's unhelpful to tell someone with a skin condition that they are imagining it. Please google "A Filamentous Borrelial Dermatitis" using Google Scholar.

Many people suffering from Morgellons, who were told this was not a real disease and they were imagining things, actually had a Borreliosis that was not Lyme disease but was caused by a related organism. The infection caused skin sores AND interfered with normal skin collagen production so that those sores contained fibers.

So all those people had a real disease. But they were told they were imagining it, some of them were even accused of causing their own wounds, and they were given tranquilizers when they needed antibiotics. And their doctors often refused to look at any fiber samples they tried to bring to the doctor's attention.

Please do not tell people they are imagining things. Please take them seriously. All of those people had wrong diagnoses on their medical records and were labeled as needing psychiatric medications. There was nothing at all wrong with them except that they were infected with a previously unidentified species of Borrelia, and their doctors wouldn't pay proper attention to them.

 Overdosed Dog With Too Much Turmeric - Please Help

2 months ago
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/17/2023

Dear Sunshine,

That doesn't at all sound like way too much turmeric...But if he is allergic to it, perhaps any amount would be an issue.

Were you trying to treat something in particular? Could that be related to this reaction?

Would you have nettle leaf? It is good for allergic reactions. 1/2 teaspoon? Milk thistle may work as well, at least to detox.

Will he drink? Fluids may help flush out whatever is the issue. Try whatever he would be most likely to drink a lot of, colder water, beef broth, etc.

~Mama to Many~

Overdosed Dog With Too Much Turmeric - Please Help

2 months ago
Posted by Sunshine (Kula hawaii) on 07/16/2023

Gave my 65 or so lb pitt bull tumeric milk I made with olive oil and coconut. No measure cup so I approx .think it was way to much tumeric I glass distilled water half cup tumeric already had pepper in it heated up then poured in jars feed dog maybe 1teaspoon with food at night .woke up and around 10 in morning all swollen face and eyes getting worse .no vets will take us . Gave him liquid Benadryl .it's 5.pm he is now breaking out with welts hives etc . His body is reacting like it's a toxin cause I gave too much. All I have is milk thistle on hand no activated charcoal. He has appetite and I m just worried to death his airways will close ...please Help*********

Seeking Pyloric Stenosis Remedies for Dogs (New Pets Page Created)

2 months ago
Posted by Tnroses (Tennessee) on 07/15/2023

Has anyone had any luck naturally treating pyloric stenosis in dogs? My friend had a 2 yr lab with this (male) and can't afford surgery. He has to have an almost liquid diet in order not to through up.

  Re: Witch Hazel for Dog's Greasy, Smelly Skin Problem

2 months ago
Posted by Simply (Brandon fl) on 07/15/2023

Thanks for the information I have never heard of this condition and it sounds like holds a possibility my lab has struggled with this same as described and I have found that a lime sulfur dip helps Now my boxer is getting these black spots too. I think something is in our dirt maybe idk!! It has been extremely hot this summer and have noticed moths in the yard where they play and I've never seen this many moths before I hate them! I'm going to put some DE powder in yard in attempts to rid the moths I wonder if that has something to do with it or not I hate the smell of this deep and it's yellow too. So I'm going to try this witch hazel and see if it is better. Thanks

Can Turmeric Cure Nasopharyngeal Polyps in Cat?

2 months ago
Posted by Tnroses (Tn) on 07/15/2023

Can turmeric cure nasopharyngeal polyps?

I've read so much on turmeric, castor oil, and coconut oil curing tumors and cysts. Does anyone have any experience with using these products for nasopharyngeal polyps? My cat was just diagnosed with it and I cannot afford $3000 for the surgery. They aren't huge yet but I felt I should start natural treatment if I could find any sooner then later.

 Re: Frankincense Question for Gary

2 months ago
Posted by Gary (Kitchener On) on 07/13/2023

Hi Peter

Yes, people will get the benefits of Frankincense Oil. Once you ingest the Oil your beautiful brain knows exactly where it is needed and the miracle happens..

God Bless

Gary

 Re: Frankincense Question for Gary

2 months ago
Posted by peter (chicago) on 07/12/2023

2 drops of Frankincense Oil on your tongue once a day,

Gary, would this work on humans?

  Re: VRM2

2 months ago
Posted by No (Private) on 07/12/2023

This is now 2023, the last post on vrm2 was in 2017. I called today and the company does not give out any information regarding the use of vrm2 with pups, in no uncertain terms. I would like to know what number the posters who say they talked to them called and who they spoke to to try to get in touch with them

  Re: Essiac Tea Osteosarcoma Treatment

2 months ago
Posted by Pay It Forward (PNW) on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 stars

Important Note: Essiac Tea dosing - The MAXimum daily dose is 4 ounces, which is double to quadruple dosing of the standard 1-2 oz and should not be exceeded. Please note that 6 oz is not recommended even for short periods.

Dosing: 1 - 2 oz. per day, all at once or in two divided half-doses. You can take up to 4 oz. per day, for short periods (as necessary).

Taking 2 fl. oz. per day for six days per week should amount to enough for one quart to last for a total of 18 days. 8 x 18 days = at least 20 weeks. If taking less than 2 oz. per day, it is recommended that you use 16 oz. (pint) bottles or jars, so the +- three week shelf life window is not passed.

*When taking large doses of 4 ounces, it is probably best take this high dose for one week (six days on and one day off), then back to 3 weeks at 2 ounces per day, cycling a three week standard 1-2 oz dose with a one week 4 oz. high dosing each month.

Diatomaceous Earth for Parasites and Ear Mites in Dogs

3 months ago
Posted by Helen (Sioux Falls ) on 07/10/2023
5 out of 5 stars

I mixed diatomaceous earth, 1 teaspoon with his food, because I thought he might have a parasite. The next day he threw up this mucus and it had a little bit of blood in it and there was a worm. I think it was a tapeworm that came out about 12 inches long. So I took him to the vet and I put what he threw up in a baggie and we were in the room waiting for the doctor to come back in and I asked her what it was and she says we don't know what it was and I ask her can I have it back so I can find somebody that knows what it is and she said that they had already thrown it away. Every time I take my dog to a vet I tell them about the diatomaceous earth, and they're all against it but after my dog did the diatomaceous earth, he gained weight he was healthy, running around like a wild dog. He was having fun again. Also, my Maltese had ear mites, and my Dog Groomer said to use diatomaceous earth and I did and they're all gone now.

Training Your Cat to Come to Its Name

3 months ago
Posted by Cheryl (Highland Park, NJ) on 07/08/2023
5 out of 5 stars

If you already have a name for your cat, you can skip to the next section. But there are a couple of things to keep in mind when you're trying to come up with a name for your furry feline.

First, try to 'tune in' to your cat and get a sense of what his or her personality really is like. I remember this one sassy cat a friend had years ago who was named "Princess." The name did not fit the cat's personality at all. When I tuned in to her fresh face, I soon felt that a more suitable name for her would be Toots, as in the roaring '20s, "Hey, Toots, whatcha doin' tonight?"

My friend really loved the new name (being a New Yorker), and so the cat finally had a name that fit her and her sassy attitude. So, be fair to your cat - they have really sensitive feelings - and try to resist naming it things like Xanax or Harddrive. Funny though they may be, names like this are just not likely to suit an individual cat's personality. No wonder so many of them seem 'aloof' or unresponsive - the owners have never taken the time to get to know who they really are!

Second, try to come up with a name that has long vowel sounds in it, especially "ee", as this is a sound that is very easy for an animal's ears to hear, like Chi Chi. Even a name like Lulu has long vowels that are easy to hear, as opposed to Princess, which has short vowel sounds that are not distinctive.

Training Your Cat to Come to Its Name

Now we're getting down to the fun part. I came across this information years ago when I was on my own after college and acquired three throw-away kittens. My family had always had pets, but I never had sole responsibility for them until now.

I discovered this old book, The Fabulous Feline, or Dogs Are Passe`, which was very thorough and comprehensive on everything from feeding and grooming to training and cat psychology. The most trainable period for a cat is from 3 to 9 months, very similar to dogs.

The author pointed out that, while dogs are often trained with treats and verbal commands, the key to a cat's heart is pleasure. Yes, pleasure! Most cats - unless they have been abused or abandoned - love to have their spines stroked. It's just like mama cat washing her babies to stimulate the pituitary gland so the kitten grows and thrives. And remember, for 4-legged creatures, the spine goes all the way out to the tip of the tail.

When you're petting your cat - stroking its spine and neck, around the cheekbones and ears - it should begin to purr. Once it purrs, this is when you start to implant the association with its name.

So, over and over, as you stroke and it purrs, you say the cat's name, lovingly. Every time you have the cat in one of these pleasure sessions, repeat the cat's name fondly. Something in their psychology responds well to being adored. (A carry-over from Egypt when they were revered as gods? It might be genetic! )

After a couple of weeks of this, try testing out whether the name has "taken" yet, whether the cat has associated the name and the pleasure response. You see the cat across the room and it's looking at something else or washing itself, whatever, it's preoccupied. Then you call its name and see if it looks at you, or at least cocks an ear in your direction. This is a good sign.

You'll know that the cat really recognizes its name when it comes over to you when you call it. So keep up the association of pleasure and saying its name until you get this result.

When I lived in the country, my cats would roam out into the woods and fields. When I called them for dinner, I'd see them appear from far away, running to the house, just like dogs. People would be amazed that they came to their names but, once you know their secret, responding to their names is as natural for them as it is for us!

 Re: Frankincense for Lipoma?

3 months ago
Posted by Gary (Kitchener On) on 07/07/2023

Hi mmsg,

Yes, you could take 2 drops of Frankincense Oil on your tongue once a day, it will not hurt you in any way.

God Bless

Gary

 Re: Frankincense for Lipoma?

3 months ago
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 07/07/2023

Gary, thank you. Is topical application enough by itself?

 Re: Frankincense for Lipoma?

3 months ago
Posted by Gary (Kitchener On) on 07/06/2023

Hi mmsg

Yes, I got rid of a few. Amazing, I used the brand NOW Frankincense Oil

2-3 drops morning and night..

All the best

Gary

  Re: Melatonin for Vaccination Side Effects in Pets

3 months ago
Posted by JANET (UK) on 07/06/2023

I never give my dogs anything I wouldn't use on myself, that's my yardstick. They're still treated like they are aliens from another planet. They are just as human as we are and need the care we give to ourselves. If you wouldn't take it, don't give it to your dog. I learned a long time ago a dog or cat only ever got fleas if there was an underlying problem with another health issue or general well-being. I have never had a healthy animal with fleas. If your pet has them look for the real cause, don't poison them as well.

Chlorella Helped Blue Wolf Dog

3 months ago
Posted by JANETFEDORWISKY (NOTTINGHAM, UK) on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 stars

I had a blue wolf dog and he had one thousand chlorella pills a month, he loved them and ate them freely every day. He was a very big, strong dog and never had any health problems. When I had him castrated the vet said she dare not give him any more anaesthetic, as she had given him enough to put a horse down and he was still conscious. Eventually, he drifted off and the job was done.

Diatomaceous Earth for Deworming

3 months ago
Posted by Katzie (Calgary, Canada) on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 stars

Just last week I adopted an approx 3-month old chihuahua. I was just thinking about adopting another dog (I lost my previous one), after grieving was over. So I picked my little sweetie up and took her home. She was warm to the touch and had a distended belly.

So I thought of Diomataceous Earth and started to put 1tsp/2x day, sprinkled onto her food. Within 24 hrs she was no longer warm, belly was way less swollen and her poopies-daloopies were semi-solid. 4 days later and all was well. In fact, I read that it is beneficial for us adults to have 1 tbsp/day, and for my puppy to have 1 tsp/day - and both of us will continue this forever. I think parasites are the caused of alot of our ill health issues and we just haven't proven or learned it yet.

I just wanted to let people know that there is a natural, and dirt cheap, way of quickly deworming your pet. I will keep my sweetie on 2 tsp/day for 60 days, so as to take carr of any eggs, then 1 tsp furever. I will also be using my beloved D.E. for if she ever gets any fleas or ticks. Just two of its wonderful effects. And I never would have heard of it without this site!

Stay well, everybody

 Re: Dog With Throat Tumor - Need Suggestions, Please

3 months ago
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 07/05/2023

Gary, would you know if it works for a lipoma?


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