Degenerative Myelopathy Hope</h1> <article> <h1>Degenerative Myelopathy Hope</h1> <p>LouiseRay — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:59:47 GMT</p> <p>Hi All</p> <p>Am new to this site. I am wondering if anyone has has experience treating a dog with DM? AFter receiving a grave prognosis from the veterinary hospital (after months of pressuring them to carry out diagnostic tests etc) eventually we were told that Molly has DM and that there is nothing they can do. We had no choice but to return to homeopathic treatment. My friend who is a homeopath prescribed Lathyrus Sativa and Plumbum Met both in 30c, twice a day. After her intial dose, she stood. We could not belive it (and I did not want to believe it because I was determined not to get my hopes up again!). In the few weeks leading up to the presumptive diagnosis and then the subsequent dose with Lathyrus, she went from bad to worse. She reached her low point after coming out of hospital when she lay on the grounf to defecate. It was so upsetting, my doggy is so so proud and would never have done that! She could not move her hind legs at all, and was being carried everywhere (she is not small either!)</p> <p>After the first remedy she stood, and then fell again! We both just stared at her standing on all 4's swaying gently from side to side and we were afraid to look at each other! We kept the dose the same and over the next few days, I had calls from my parents to say that she had managed to take a few steps before falling, or that she had managed to get up on her legs from sitting and then fell. Most recently, i noticed that she is able to urinate and defecate in the usual squatting position and she may fall after a few seconds.</p> <p>Now the improvement appears to have stopped! She has not got any worse which in itself is great, but I was expecting the miracle to continue! Now, she is still very bad, but improved on what she was. </p> <p>I am also concerned that perhaps I am just "seeing" improvements where there is simply waxing and waning of symptoms as standard....? Could it be that I am just seeing what i want to see? My friend says to relax that the remedies may take moths to work but cannot wait that long!</p> <p>Will keep posted.</p> <p>Regards</p> <p>Molly's Mammy </p> </article> <article> <h1>Pet Loss Poem - "She's Gone" David Harkins</h1> <p>Bush Dr. — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:53:13 GMT</p> <p>When my grandmother died the vicar directed me to a poem from David Harkins called "She's Gone". I found it comforting, helpful and equally applicable for people and pets - I hope you do to. </p> <p> </p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can shed tears that she is gone,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can smile because she lived,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Your heart can be empty because you can't see her</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can be full of the love that you shared,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can remember her and only that she is gone</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">love and go on.</font></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span></span></b></p> <p> <p> </p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Pet Loss Poem - He's Gone</h1> <p>Bush Dr. — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:51:24 GMT</p> <p>When my grandmother died the vicar directed me to a poem from David Harkins called "She's Gone". I found it comforting, helpful and equally applicable for people and pets - I hope you do to. </p> <p> </p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can shed tears that he is gone,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can smile because he lived,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Your heart can be empty because you can't see him</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can be full of the love that you shared,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can remember him and only that he is gone</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes,</font></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;punctuation-wrap:simple;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><font face="Times New Roman">love and go on.</font></span></span></p> <p>Adapted from David Harkins poem "She's gone"</p> </article> <article> <h1>Bunny with abnormal hind legs</h1> <p>Marina — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:21:49 GMT</p> <p>Hi there, I am not sure if I have the right place to inquire about my specific case ,but I am anxious to find any information or similar stories that may be able to hekp my poor bunny.</p> <p>I have a 3 week old bunny who somehow was either born with, or the mother may have caused this injury at some point to the baby. He has hind legs that spread out on either side of him like airplane wings. He manages to adapt and scoot around like a seal, but I was just wondering if there may be any treatment or therapy that could possibly help him in his mobility. I just feel so sorry for him not being able to jump and hop and move around like a normal rabbit. I would appreciate any info at all!</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Marina and Forest</p> </article> <article> <h1>How to use naturallycomplementary.com community</h1> <p>Admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:39:13 GMT</p> <p>If you would like to learn how to use the community side of the site please <a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/sitefiles/1000/How%20to%20use%20the%20naturallycomplementary.comcommunity.pdf">read here</a> (please be patient, there are a few screen shots to download -thank you)</p> </article> <article> <h1>Simon's sisters dog - fed up</h1> <p>Admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:54:13 GMT</p> <p>Food for thought for you and your dog - <a href="http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=NQCwHluBqFc">http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=NQCwHluBqFc</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Dogs greeting their owner returning after 14 months in Iraq</h1> <p>digdogs — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:58:56 GMT</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>This is just gorgeous - talk about puppy love, I've still got goose bumps </font></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.videosift.com/video/Dogs-greeting-their-owner-returning-after-14-months-in-Iraq">http://www.videosift.com/video/Dogs-greeting-their-owner-returning-after-14-months-in-Iraq</a></p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Dog REALLY enjoying the snow!</h1> <p>digdogs — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:53:36 GMT</p> <p>This made me laugh - this doggie is having SOOOO much fun!</p> <p><a href="http://www.dogwork.com/dogsnow/">http://www.dogwork.com/dogsnow/</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>DE-STRESS PETS</h1> <p>Bush Dr. — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:50:34 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Bach flower remedies are great for de-stressing pets.Give your pet a few drops of Bach flower remedy if they have had a scare/shock or before travelling being clipped or anything else they may find stressful. I really helps chill them out.</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"> </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>I used the rescue remedy when my guys were flying from the UK to Australia and it really helped (<a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/blogs/bush_dr/archive/2008/11/19/travelling-pets-how-complementary-alternative-medicines-cams-therapies-and-remedies-can-help-animals.aspx" target="_blank">read more in my blog</a>) .</p> </article> <article> <h1>SWEET ITCH - natural remedy?</h1> <p>Deb — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:46:53 GMT</p> <p>Hi,</p> <p>I'm new to this group. I'm writing on behalf of a friend who's horse has sweet itch. Can anybody recommend anything natural she can give him?</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Deb</p> </article> <article> <h1>Hoof & Hair Re-growth</h1> <p>Pat Smith — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:36:44 GMT</p> <p><font size="4">Cornucrescine works really well for hoof and hair re-growth....it is also great on owners nails </font></p> </article> <article> <h1>REFLEXOLOGY FOR ANIMALS - CAN IT BE DONE?!</h1> <p>dannyboy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:03:31 GMT</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">Can you do reflexology on animals?....Was just wondering...!! </p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>SMALL CUTS - EMERGENCY FIRST AID</h1> <p>Jimmy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:24:05 GMT</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">A good first aid tip if you or your horse has a small cut (ie less than an inch) -you can use a few drops of tea tree or lavender essential oil directly onto the cut. Tea tree has anti-viral and anti-fungal properties and lavender is an anti-inflammatory, soothing, pain reliever. You can also use them on bites or stings.</p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>BOT FLY EGG REMOVAL</h1> <p>Lou — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:19:17 GMT</p> <p style="MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri','sans-serif';">A slightly blunt disposable razor is good for removing bot eggs on horses (sure beats picking them off!)</span></p> <p style="MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri','sans-serif';"></span> </p> <p style="MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri','sans-serif';">Also rub a warm damp cloth over the area first as they come off easier. </span></p> <p style="MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri','sans-serif';"></span> </p><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri','sans-serif';">Andif you spray fly spray or warm water on the legs and belly in the laying season it harder for eggs to stick.</span> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>SWOLLEN EYES REMEDY</h1> <p>Lou — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:15:06 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">Chilled cucumber and tea bags don't only reduce your puffy eyes - they are good for bringing down your pets swelling around the eyes too!</p> </article> <article> <h1>THRUSH - Horses Hooves</h1> <p>Lou — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:28 GMT</p> <span style="mso-ansi-language:EN;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;"><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></span><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">If you horse has thrush, pick out the feet and add a couple of drops of tea tree oil per affected hoof daily. One of Tea tree oil’s properties is that it is anit fungal <span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>- so it helps!</font></font></span> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Top 10 natural remedies...to treat FLEAS on your cat, dog and other pets with alternative medicines and natural remedies.</h1> <p>Admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:39:07 GMT</p> <p><span style="font-size:small;font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">Top 10 natural ways...to treat FLEAS on your cat, dog and other pets with alternative medicines and natural remedies.</span></p> <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/fleaderm-flea-bites-dermatitis-remedy.html?kbid=15091&img=PA-fleaderm-468x60.gif"></a></p> <p> <span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">1. You need to treat your <strong>pet's external environment</strong> (their; house, yard and coat/fur)and <strong>internal environment</strong> (i.e. their internal systems). </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">2. <strong>Bath</strong> your pet with shampoos containing natural ingredients (either homemade or store bought). Bath them outside as you don't want your house infested when the fleas leave your pet. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';"><strong>TOP TIP:</strong> Put some shampoo around your pet's collar area to catch the flea as they move up the body to dry ground i.e. your pets head. Remember to comb them afterwards. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">3. Rub or spray <a target="_blank" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/825.aspx">natural homemade flea sprays</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/826.aspx%20">homemade herbal flea powder</a> into your pet's coat/fur. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">4. Use <strong>essential oils</strong>. Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Neem seed, Peppermint, Citronella, Lemon, Lemongrass, Cedar, Clary sage, Pine, Bergamot and Rosemary are all effective for de-fleaing your pet. (Please note that tea tree, peppermint and pennyroyal oils <strong>CAN BE TOXIC</strong> FOR CATS AND KITTENS - PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR VET BEFORE USE).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">5. Oils can be used on; your <strong>pets</strong>, their <strong>bedding</strong>, when <strong>bathing</strong> them and when <strong>cleaning</strong> the house. <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">CAUTION</span></strong> some essential oils can be toxic for some animals -if in doubt check with your vet before use. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">6. <strong>Clean</strong> your/your pet's <a target="_blank" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/824.aspx%20">house with a natural cleaner</a>. When you vacuum put <strong>Diatomaceous earth (DE)</strong> in the bag to ensure all fleas are killed and if required steam clean furniture and carpets. TOP TIP: Leave a lamp on overnight with a bowl of soapy water underneath. The light attracts the fleas and they then drop into the water. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">7. Dust your pet's <strong>yard/garden</strong> and <strong>coat</strong> with <strong>Diatomaceous earth (DE).</strong>It <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>MUST BE FOOD GRADE</strong></span> (Pool grade is toxic) to kill adult fleas. Also use <strong>beneficial nematodes</strong> in your garden to kill flea larvae (available from organic garden centres) </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">8. If you use a <strong>flea collar</strong> make sure it is a <strong>herbal</strong> one. Chemical collars expose your pet and family members to chemicals constantly. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">9. <strong>Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)</strong> can be given to your pet internally via water and food and applied externally to your pet's skin if diluted with water (50:50). </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">10. Support your pet's internal environment.<br />· You can do this by using alternative medicines (e.g. homeopathy, herbs, oils etc) and therapies (acupuncture, chiropractic, reiki etc) that promote a healthy, balanced and strong internal environment. <br />· Make sure you minimise your pet's exposure to chemicals. <br />· A healthy diet is also essential. Adding cod liver oil, black walnut hulls and garlic to feeds help. Herbs that will support your pet internally when fighting fleas are; St. Johns Wort, nettle, garlic, burdock root, red clover and dandelion. </span></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/manage-mites-spray-mange-treatment.html?kbid=15091&img=PA-120x90-2_Manage-Mites-Sp.gif"> </a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3470411-10380082"></a> <a></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/manage-mites-shampoo-mange-treatment.html?kbid=15091&img=PA-120x90-2_Manage-Mites-Sh.gif"></a></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">This is a summary of naturallycomplementary.com users forum suggestions. Many many thanks to all you contributors, from naturallycomplementary.com and all the animals that you have helped </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';">We'd love to hear from you - either post a reply to forum topics of make a suggestion as to what you would like to see on this site in the suggestion box. <br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif';"></span></p> </article> <article> <h1>DOG DIARRHEA - home remedy</h1> <p>Jussy's Mom — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:30:59 GMT</p> <p>Did you know that a couple of spoonfuls of cooked pumkin (fresh or tinned - but if you use tinned don't use the ones that are for a pie mix - too much sugar) can help clear up doggie diarrhea.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Fly Repellants for around the yard/stables/barn</h1> <p>Admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:28:52 GMT</p> <p>Taken from <a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/5.aspx" target="_blank">Alternatives for animals forum</a></p> <p>"Leaving an onion sliced in half in the stall helps to keep flies away...in the stalls at least - I certainly wouldn't recommend you put onion actually on your horse!!"</p> <p>And </p> <p>"African Marigolds planted around the barn - inside in hanging baskets also works well as long as the horses can't get to them! - helps to repel flies"</p> </article> <article> <h1>FLY REPELLENT - natural recipes</h1> <p>Admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:25:39 GMT</p> <p>From <a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/5.aspx" target="_blank">Alternative for animals forum</a> </p> <p>homemade natural fly repellent recipe:</p> <ul> <li>1/2 cup / 120ml lemon juice </li> <li>2 tsp. / 10ml citronella oil (use pure plant based oil) </li> <li>2 tsp. / 10ml eucalyptus essential oil</li> <li>And EITHER:1 Cup of Water & 1 Cup Vinegar (I use White Wine Vinegar) OR: 2 Cups of light mineral oil</li></ul> <p>NB if you use the 2 cups of oil it can attract alot of dust to your horses coat</p> <p>or </p> <ul> <li>seven parts water with one part citronella as a natural fly spray (four parts water to one part citronella during the worst of the fly season). </li></ul> <p>or</p> <ul> <li> <div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:115%;FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';">4 oz Skin So Soft<br />1 oz citronella oil<br />12 oz vinegar<br />12 oz water</span></div></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;">Don't spray around a nursing mare udders - the foal could get <font size="3">diarrhoea.</font> </p> </article> <article> <h1>FELINE CYSTITIS - Homepathic remedy</h1> <p>Admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:56:48 GMT</p> <p>Taken from <a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/786.aspx" target="_blank">Alternatives for animals forum</a> </p> <p>"I consulted a homeopath. They recommended low potency (6c) Cantharis 4-5 times a day and urtics urens (30) which I did every couple of hours initially and then if I remember correctly stopped after about 36 hours (sorry his last episode was years back!) I gave "wet doses " which basically meant I give it in liquid form - you can use an eye dropper or a syringe".</p> </article> <article> <h1>FELINE CYSTITIS - Apple Cider Vinegar</h1> <p>Admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:54:19 GMT</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">Taken from <a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/786.aspx" target="_blank">alternatives for animals forum</a></p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"> </p> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">If you pet isn't urinating properly /for blood in urine - it could be an emergency -so it really is best to get a veterinary opinion ASAP </div> <ul> <li> <div>Put 1/2 tea spoon of Apple Cider Vinegar in 1 and 1/2 cups of water and also feed 1/2 a teaspoon in wet food 3 times a day until my kitty was back to normal<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>- which took about 4 days. Ensure your cat has access to plenty of water</div></li></ul> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">or </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"> </p> <ul> <li> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">Put 1/2 teaspoon of ACV to 1 cup of water, take a syringe and put about 2 tablespoonfuls in, and squirt it directly into your cat's mouth. Or mix about 1/2 a teaspoon well into wet food. She had improved in 24 hrs and back to normal in 3-4 days </div></li></ul> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>FLEAS - Make your own Herbal Flea Powder</h1> <p>Admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:25:45 GMT</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"> <strong> </strong></p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">And you can also make your own flea powder by mixing the following dry powdered herbs in equal parts; </p> <ul> <li> <div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">Yellow dock</div> <li> <div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="COLOR:black;">Eucalyptus</span></div> <li> <div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="COLOR:black;">Rosemary </span></div> <li> <div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="COLOR:black;">Fennel</span></div></li></ul> <p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="COLOR:black;"> <div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="COLOR:black;"></span><span style="COLOR:black;">Put them together (you can use an old jam jar), shake to mix them, then sprinkle and rub into your pet's coat. Repeat 2-3 times a week initially.</span></div> <div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"></span><span style="COLOR:black;"></span> </div> <div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="COLOR:black;"><strong>Or</strong> dust Diatomaceous earth (DE) onto your<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>pet and work it into their coat. You <strong><u>MUST</u></strong> get food grade <strong><u>DO NOT SWIMMIMG POOL GRADE</u> AS THIS IS TOXIC<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>IF INGESTED.</strong></span></div> <div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><span style="COLOR:black;"></span> </div> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">From <a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/783.aspx" target="_blank">Alternatives for animals forum</a></p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>FLEAS - Make your own Natural Flea Spray/Rub</h1> <p>Admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:23:33 GMT</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">Mix:</p> <ul> <li>2 teaspoons Lavender essential oil</li> <li> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">2 teaspoons Lemongrass essential oil</div></li> <li> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">4 table spoons of water OR a carrier oil (EG olive/vitamin E , or almond oil) </div></li></ul> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;"> </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">If you use water spray your pet, if you use a carrier oil rub it in your hands and then onto your pet </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"> </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"><strong>Or</strong> a cheap and easy alternative is to cut up some lemons, cover them in boiling water, leave over night then spray your pet in the morning.</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"> </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">From <a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/783.aspx" target="_blank">Alternatives for animals forum</a></p> <p><strong><span style="COLOR:black;"></span> </p></strong><a></a> </article> <article> <h1>FLEAS -Make your own Natural Household Cleaner</h1> <p>Admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:07:05 GMT</p> <p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Cleaning solution for your house</font></p> <p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Mix :</font><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"></span></p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:9pt;MARGIN:0in;COLOR:black;FONT-FAMILY:verdana;">250 ml/1 cup alcohol</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:9pt;MARGIN:0in;COLOR:black;FONT-FAMILY:verdana;">250ml/1 cup distilled water</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:9pt;MARGIN:0in;COLOR:black;FONT-FAMILY:verdana;">5 drops lavender essential oil </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:9pt;MARGIN:0in;COLOR:black;FONT-FAMILY:verdana;">5 drops peppermint oil </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;"> </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">Shake it up , spray it on and wipe off with a soft cloth</p> <p style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;MARGIN:0in;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri;">From <a class="" href="http://naturallycomplementary.com/community/forums/t/783.aspx" target="_blank">Alternatives for animals forum</a></p> </article> </main></body></html>