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Blackstrap Molasses for Arthritis in Dogs

Pam E. (Southwestern California) on 01/20/2024

'D' bought & was giving *regular* molasses to her dogs, which is very high in sugar & low in healthy minerals ... I seriously hope she switched to giving them Blackstrap Molasses, which is much lower in sugar, & much higher in healthy minerals!!!

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Re: Dog UTI and Loss of Appetite

jholl (Louisville, KY) on 01/14/2024

You may be dealing with a kidney issue. Appetite problems usually accompany kidney disease. Both of my dogs had bouts with it. It gets very tricky as dogs age. How are the teeth? Periodontal disease generally infect the kidneys as well. In fact, periodontal disease is generally the cause of many issues. The vets get scared to give older dogs anesthesia to clean teeth and then the dogs develop it unless there is advanced efforts to keep the teeth clean. Once the vets won't clean the teeth, it starts a decline in health because of the teeth. Most vets won't admit it, but that is very common. I am not trying to scare you, but I have seen this three times with my dogs.

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Dog UTI and Loss of Appetite

Nicole (MN) on 01/13/2024
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I have a 14.5 year old border collie/lab mix who was diagnosed with a UTI a couple weeks ago. The vet gave anti-biotics of course, which did not seem to help her. I have been trying natural remedies since then (couch grass tea, D-Mannosse, Marshmallow Root, Horsetail). She is not licking down there as much, but she has absolutely no appetite. She doesn't want to eat anything. Any advice on what I can do to help her start eating? Or even to kick the UTI - because maybe its still present and that's why she's not eating? Thanks!

EC: Please see the posts on this page: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/bladder-infection-dogs.html. Apple cider vinegar is the most popular remedy for a UTI in dogs. It can be applied topically on the stomach and also paw pads.

Re: Treating a Flea Infestation

Katzie (Cancun, Mexico ) on 01/11/2024

In case no one answers, I know of one successful method: put out some white, and only white, flat dishes on your floor at night in areas you would like. For the average living room, 3 to 5 would be good. You want them small'ish and not too deep. To the dish add water & dish soap. If you can, have some floor lamps near the water dishes. The warmth will help attract the fleas, where they jump in and are trapped by the soap. I used it in a small room so only had 2 dishes out and 1 lamp, left out overnight and there were fleas in those dishes in the morning. Also, Diamotaceous Earth is great at killing fleas! The thing is, it kills them right away on conract (by microscopically cutting them up), but they are still embedded in your pet. A good flea comb afterwards and my scamps are both good to go. Best of luck in being flea-free!!

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Essiac Tea for Pets - Help Requested

Sherri (Seattle) on 01/11/2024

Dear Hannah,

You can find all the answers to your questions at https://genuineessiac.com - they are the "experts" in Essiac Tea.

Their website provides clear instructions on how to give the tea to pets (e.g., syringe, in broth, etc...) and, how to brew the tea to maximize the therapeutic components.

Their tea includes all 8 herbs and does not omit sheep sorrel root (a very critical part of the tea) which other brands do not include.

As Mama to Many replied, brewed tea gives the best results.

Wishing your dog a speedy recovery.

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Re: How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Ear Mites in Dogs?

Katzie (Cancun, Mexico ) on 01/11/2024

I take about 1 tsp of D.E., lift up the dog's ear flap, put the D.E. in, put the flap back down and rub it all around. Keep fleas & ticks out! I call it "ear massage time" when I give them some, which is 2x/day. I will also rub some D.E. all over their bodies, but not every day; it can be very drying to the skin. This is not true of dogs' ears though.

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Essiac Tea for Pets - Help Requested

Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 01/10/2024

Dear Hannah,

It would definitely be preferable to decoct the herbs than have her take pills. The decoction will draw out the medicinal properties that her body is not likely to draw out on her own during the process of her digestion.

You could also try using castor oil topically on the tumor.

~Mama to Many~

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Essiac Tea for Pets - Help Requested

Hannah m (Houston) on 01/09/2024

Hi,

One of my dogs has a mammary tumor, she is 13 years old and dont want to put her through the removal surgery. I have read reviews on Essiac tea. I have switched her diet to protein and vegetables instead of the commercial food. My question to anyone is can I use the capsules or is it better to get the loose tea? If I use the capsules do I decoct it and boil it in water or can I just give her 2 capsules a day to her in chicken broth?

I would appreciate any help available.

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Re: How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Ear Mites in Dogs?

Kelly (PA) on 01/06/2024

Interested in how you use DE for their ears?

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Re: Apple Cider Vinegar for Cats

Mary (UK) on 01/05/2024

I know this is an old post but I wanted to leave a reply to help others. It is really important to use organic apple cider vinegar with "mother". Ordinary apple cider vinegar is a waste of money. I would also advise using a well known brand which begins with B. You will need to google the celebrity owner and find out why its advisable to avoid.

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Re: Can I Use Oregano Oil on Dog's Fungal and Wax Ear Infection?

Norma (NYC) on 01/03/2024

If you mean oregano essential oil, then absolutely not.

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Re: Can I Use Oregano Oil on Dog's Fungal and Wax Ear Infection?

Wendy (Dublin, OH) on 01/02/2024

Here's the EC link for the recommended ear cleaning recipe, "Arcane":

https://www.earthclinic.com/arcane-solution-ear-infection-dogs.html

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Re: Can I Use Oregano Oil on Dog's Fungal and Wax Ear Infection?

Cindy (IN) on 01/01/2024

There are some solutions for dog's ears on Amazon that say you can indeed put it down the ears and so I would try those however if your dog is having repeat infections than consider working on her gut because that's where it starts. After 7 years of trying everything but Oil of Oregano I tried a product called Glacier Peeks. They have lots of other great products. You put it in their food and it kills off the bad stuff in the gut that cause the infections in the ear in the first place.

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Boric Acid for Itchy Feet and Eyes in Dog Helps

Harmony (Houston, Texas) on 12/31/2023
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Boric Acid for dogs

I have used boric acid on my Bichon’s eyes and feet. It is wonderful for those runny eyes and is soothing. I have just recently used it on his itchy paws and so far so good. He seems to be finally at peace.

EC: Please let us know how you make a diluted solution of boric acid and water.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Flea Infestation

Graeme (Queensland Australia) on 12/30/2023

What are the flea traps that are mentioned and in every room?

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Re: DMSO for Tumors in Dogs

judith (USA) on 12/30/2023

thank you for this suggestion! I have a Tibetan Terrier who has cysts and I'm wondering if it would help with those? how much do you give orally to a 25 pound dog?

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Re: DMSO for Tumors in Dogs

jholl (Louisville, ky) on 12/29/2023

Sanicle will also shrink tumors. You take it orally and also topically over the tumor site. It will penetrate down and work its magic.

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Treating Conjunctivitis in Cat With Teabags

beverly (elkhart, in) on 12/29/2023
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My cat gets ferral, so when she comes in to eat I grabbed her by the back nape of her neck and held her just long enough to put a wet tea bag across each eye just once for 2 days morning and nite when she came in to eat, the eye infection went away after two days, then I left her alone.I would boil the water then let it cool down to warm then put 2 tea bags into the warm water and then swiped each eye just once.with one tea bag on each eye.

Re: Mange Remedies

Sharon (Wisconsin) on 12/28/2023

I have been giving my dogs Ivermectin myself for years. 1/10cc per ten pounds. I buy it at feed stores. Use the hog and cattle. Never had worms much less the heart worms. A bottle is probably cheaper for a year than monthly heart worm meds.

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Re: DMSO for Tumors in Dogs

Katzie (Cancun, Mexico) on 12/28/2023

If it were my pet, I would use a good squirt 2x/day on my pet. I would also use (at a differing time), Castor Oil Packs 3x/week (plenty of quality info on this very site) over the area, along with a few drops of Frankincense Oil. And surround your pet in your mind's eye with a green healing glow, which also helps. Thoughts are things and they're always going somewhere; so how about your pet's reality?

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