WE NEED TO LOOK OUTSIDE THE BOX

 Ontario Veterinary College should teach their students both Conventional and Holistic
 Medicine.

By Dr. Nancy Scanlan, Executive Director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation

I started using nutraceuticals because I wanted to help a Boxer with heart disease. She was already on heart medicine, and after a year her heart was starting to fail again. Any increase in her regular medication would have been toxic. Nutritional supplements helped her live out her normal lifespan.
I started using acupuncture because some of my patients were in pain that was not well controlled with conventional medicine. Some of them were barely able to walk. Acupuncture got them walking and even running again.

Integrative Medicine to the Rescue

Whenever I had an unusual problem that was not helped by conventional medicine, integrative medicine came to the rescue. Those unusual cases kept increasing, as people learned that I could do things other veterinarians could not do. But many of my colleagues were doubtful. Some even recommended that my clients stop using the things I recommended. That is, until they saw some of the results.
I was not taught any of this in veterinary school. I had to take time out of a busy practice to attend special classes. Not all veterinarians are dedicated to learning a lot of extra skills that are different from anything they learned before. We have a hard enough time keeping up with all the advances that have come along since we graduated. It would have been so much easier if alternative and complementary therapies had been part of what I learned before graduation from veterinary school.

Holistic Therapies Need to Be Researched… But Funding is Hard to Find

Veterinarians use research as much as possible as a guide to which treatment protocols might be worthwhile. But it is difficult to find research funds to study herbs, or vitamin therapy, or massage therapy, or many other things that are considered “holistic.” Without that research, it’s extremely difficult to convince veterinary schools to teach about holistic treatments, or veterinarians to learn about them.
One of the goals of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation is to grant funds for education and research in integrative holistic veterinary medicine. We need your help so veterinarians can learn alternative and complementary ways to help animals in trouble. Please visit AHVMF.org to donate online or to download a research application. Help give animals more options for good health!

How You Can Make a Difference

Pets bless us with their companionship and unconditional love. That’s why Mercola Healthy Pets has partnered with the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation (AHVMF) to raise money for integrative education and research efforts. We were able to raise over $1 million in the last three years. Now through March 22, 2015, a portion of all sales at Healthy Pets will be donated to AHVMF. So, while you shop this week, know that each purchase will contribute to this very worthwhile cause.
Over 150 million people have pets. If just a small percentage of them donated there would be enough money raised for a trust fund that would generate the money we need for education and research. Veterinarians would come out of veterinary school with new treatments in their veterinary toolbox. Your dog will thank you for it and so will your cat, though it won’t be so obvious!
So please take a moment right now to be one in a million and make a donation to the AHVM Foundation. Come and check out our AHVMF.Org, read inspiring stories, see animal teachers, cute dog pictures, and make a donation today.

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Ruby Tuesday

RUBY- TUESDAY


I was reminiscing about the different pets I had. My very first dog was Ruby a Golden cocker Spaniel.

Ruby had the run of the yard but I was the one in a harness tied to the clothesline. She lived till she was fourteen just shy of my fourteenth birthday. We grew up together.

Being a military brat my parents moved a lot so when we moved to Ottawa I always had a friend close by.  I don't think I could of gotten through many hurdles of life, without her comforting paws asking for more hugs and pats. She always new just what I was feeling an acted accordingly.

Its been more years, then I will admit but I still think of  her comforting nature and how she taught me how very special animals are ! A lesson that has followed me through my life.



MY BEST FRIEND

Eye are windows to your dogs soul and.........

I think this is a truly interesting topic Iridology

The Eyes: Window to your Dog’s Health

By Rita Hogan in Holistic CareThe circle of color in your dog’s eye, called the iris, can be used as a looking glass into the holistic health of your dog. Through the science of Iridology, practitioners can use the iris to help assess your dog’s current condition, their genetic predisposition to disease and any future health issues that could be of concern.

What is Iridology?

Your dog’s iris is complex and contains large amounts of fibers that are connected to every nerve, muscle and organ throughout their body by way of the brain and spinal cord. Through its complexity, you can see how each of your dog’s systems are affecting one another.
Iridology analyses subtle changes in the iris that manifest as pigment discolorations, eyespots, lines and textures. As a practice, by studying subtle changes in the iris, iridologists can tell you about your dog’s tissues, systemic health and toxic load as well as his inherent strengths and weaknesses.
Iridology teaches that imbalances in the body cause rings, spots, and other pigment changes that directly correlate to your dog’s organs and tissues, as well as toxins, chemicals, medications and heavy metals that may be present. A skilled practitioner focuses on the cause of your dog’s condition, not specifically the illness or its symptoms. They can help you discover physiological imbalances before symptoms start to occur, which can give you the time you may need to adjust your dog’s diet, supplementation and environment before symptoms of chronic or degenerative illness present themselves. Iridology can also help determine whether a current treatment is working.

The iridology assessment

After an iridologist identifies which abnormalities are seen in your dog’s iris and at what place in the iris these spots and lines occur, they compare their placement with a set of iris charts. Just like reflexology and the foot, iridology charts divide the iris into left and right sides. The iris is then broken down into different zones that relate to specific areas of the body. The top of the eye is related to the region of the head and upper body like the brain, chest, neck and heart. The center of the eye is connected to the digestive organs and stomach. The lower half of the iris represents the legs, reproductive organs, hips, and tail regions.
Iridology avoids definitive diagnosis and because of this, it meets with strong opposition within the evidence based medical community. What most people don’t understand is that iridology is not intended to stand alone. It is a complement to natural veterinary medicine, holistic care and nutrition. Evidence based medicine is also opposed to homeopathy, acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and chiropractic care.

Consulting an iridologist

If you cannot see a practitioner in person, all you need is a cooperative pup, a camera with at least five megapixels, and a flash. You can easily work with an iridologist on the Internet or phone after you send them appropriate photos of your dog’s eyes and complete a detailed history questionnaire. Based on the outcome of the assessment, the iridologist will recommend the next step to take, which could include seeking veterinary care, making dietary changes or giving preventative herbs and supplements.
Many iridologists who specialize in studying the human iris also consult for dogs, cats and horses. Make sure you seek someone with extensive knowledge and experience. Don’t be afraid to work with someone in countries like Germany, England, Sweden, and Austria where iridology is a respected science.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, naturopathy, and homeopathy are all sciences that take into consideration the subtle energies that are at play throughout the body, the interconnectedness of our bodies’ nerves and tissues and the changes that take place before disease starts to become chronic and degenerative. Iridology should not be a substitute for quality, holistic veterinary care, but being able to find imbalances and knowing whether we can restore strength and vitality to our dog’s body through iridology is a preventative health care approach that everyone can get excited about.

Compassionate end

Compassionate end of life care for your pet in the comfort of their home.

The other night I was the Ottawa Kennels Club meeting. The guest speaker was Dr. Lianna Titcombe.
Dr. Titcombe is the owner of Claire Place a mobile Veterinary Service.

Animal Hospice, Palliative Care and Grief Support Network www.HospiceVet.com

I truly was moved by her stories, of the many pets that were able to go peacefully in the comfort of their own homes with the people and pets they shared their lives with, being there for them at the end.

We put Emma down in December of last year and both my husband and I were unsettled by the experience.

Emma cried out and it seemed for a number of seconds a haunting cry of pain. The euthanal was going into the vein, but also going subcutaneously.  The Vet just kept pushing on the syringe, without any adjustment and it took longer then it should have.
It is an emotion time, and a great loss to deal with losing a family member. Hagrid, the picture above is 14year old Border and definitely his time is nearer then I like to admit. We may stay home and do this better next time.

Dr. Titcombe also gave a list to consider when its time:

How much pain our pets are in?
Appetite, weight loss, struggling to get them to eat?
Hygiene, is your pet still grooming?
Mobility how mobile are they, do they still play? Or is all movement a chore?
Incontinent both urine and bowel movements
Demeanor,  Happiness vs Depressed or lethargic
Is sleep all they do?

Really it comes down to how many good days verses how many bad days your pet is having.

Its great to have this option
Thank you!

Can Dogs Get Head Lice from Humans?

Article from Petplace.com
Written by: Dr. Debra Primovic - DVM

Head lice is a common condition that affects children, especially those in grade school, as well as some adults. They are just one of a number of similar tiny parasites that can infest the skin and hair of living things, causing an infestation called pediculosis. Animals can be susceptible to these parasites as well, and some pet parents ask me about about lice and their pets:
“Can the dog in my home get head lice from my children?”
OR
“Can my children get head lice from the dog?”
Dogs and cats do get lice, although lice are not as common as other parasites such as fleas. Lice in dogs and cats is more often associated with poor conditions including a lack of hygiene and sanitation as well as poor nutrition and overall poor health.
There are over 3,000 species of lice in the world, but a mere 3 of them are considered agents of disease in humans. The rest, however, are typically species-specific; that is, they seem to show a preference for a certain type of host. That means that some species will tend to feed only on humans, some only on cats, others only on dogs, etc. Dogs can get two types of lice, Linognathus setosus and Trichodectes canis. Cats get only one type of lice called Felicola subrostrata.
What this means is that the species which infest humans are not a risk for infesting pets and vice versa. If a child acquires a case of pediculosis, the dogs or cats in the home are not at risk of acquiring head lice.
Bear in mind that although human head lice are very contagious to other humans, they are not an indicator of poor hygiene. Treatment of head lice in humans includes various treatments to the hair, scalp, clothing, and bedding. Treating an infested pet requires similar precautions. Removal of the eggs (nits) is critical in ending the infestation.
If you suspect your child or pet has head lice, please call your health care provider or vet for treatment recommendations as soon as possible to avoid further infestations.

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