I must point out that I'm not a vet and I have no veterinary training at all. I'm also not a trained expert in herbal remedies.

I'm not aware that there is an "antidote" per se in relation to any herb, and I really don't know if there's anything you can give to counter a large dose of sweet wormwood (also known as artemisia). So I'm sorry, I can't offer any help in that regard.

As your dog has cancer, you're no doubt under the care of a vet, which is good. And it sounds as if it's a holistic vet, or at least a vet who is open to alternative methods of treatment. Goji juice is also a great natural remedy that appears to help considerably with cancer (according to the information on their site).

Raw food is definitely a good thing for any dog, and particularly for a dog with particular health problems like yours. You may know that humans with cancer often do very well on a raw food diet. Dogs are no different.

Building your dog's immune system is also a great thing to be doing, as well as the blood cleanser and tumor remedy and the other remedies you're giving. You seem to be doing all the right things! That's so great.

You ask whether I have any other suggestions.  The only other suggestion I have (and it may overlap with some of the other remedies you're using, but it could be worth a try, is a specific cancer remedy for pets.  The Goji juice is said to do much of what this cancer remedy does, but I can't see any downside to using them both if you wish to (of course check with your vet if you have any concerns).

I wish you all the best with this treatment regime. It sounds as if your dog really is in the best hands – yours!

Regards,
Brigitte

Holistic dog health is one thing I'm really passionate about. What is holistic dog health? Well, it's an approach that focuses on the entire dog, and on keeping your dog healthy so that less veterinary intervention is actually required. That's what …

I'm terribly sorry for the delay in responding, and I do hope Casey is improving. I'm sorry to hear that he's been so sick.

There is a natural remedy that may help seizures in dogs – see
http://www.dog-health-care-information.com/seizures

It can be used as an adjunct to the drugs your vet has prescribed, and you may well be able to reduce the drugs in consultation with your vet. You'll see information about this at the site.

I really hope this will help Casey.

Regards,
Brigitte

My boy Casey is in the vet school as I write. Sunday he had 7 seizures in less than 24 hours. He has been on PB. Now they are going to add bromide. He was so pitiful. I hope I am able to pick him up today. Apparently he will be sedated as he will need a loading dose.

Could you check with Dr Andrews? Thanks.

Good to hear from you again. And I'm glad Max is doing well.

Yes, I certainly do have a suggestion for an alternative to teeth cleaning – there is a great product that you just add to Max's water, and it does the rest – see here – http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com/Oral

Regards,
Brigitte

Good to hear from you again. And I'm glad Max is doing well.

Yes, I certainly do have a suggestions for an alternative to teeth cleaning – there is a great product that you just add to Max's water, and it does the rest – see here – http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com/Oral

Regards,
Brigitte

My Max is doing great after his surgery last year. I had spoken with you regarding a large cyst on his chest that needed to be removed but, because of his age and possible health problem, we were uncertain about it. Anyway, he was put under anesthesia and the ugly cyst was removed.

In the article of "How to Save on Veterinary Bills," there was no mention of teeth cleaning. Max used to have his teeth cleaned at least once a year, but he was put under for that. Now I would be reluctant because of his age. I brush his teeth at home but I know he needs more care than that. What would you recommend for that, if anything?

Have a really great day. God Bless.

Anne

It certainly sounds as if you're doing all the right things for both Sam, Ace, and your foster dog, Scooby.

The problem with Scooby is that he's been used to the very unhealthy diet (and probably exposed to chemicals and toxins as well) for a very long time. The skin problem has probably developed over a considerable period.

Because of this, the natural methods you're now using may take quite a while to balance his system.

There are a couple of other things you might like to try -

You could try giving Scooby (and Ace, since he seems to scratch and chew himself as well), a tablespoon or two (depending upon their size) of cottage cheese and a good quality Flax Seed Oil (also one to two tablespoons) per day.  Only buy refrigerated Flax Seed Oil (that has been kept refrigerated), and keep it in your fridge.  It destabilizes very easily if not kept at a low temperature.

You could also try a specific Omega 3, 6 and 9 supplement – Dermatrix is one I highly recommend.

And – most importantly, I believe – you may want to consider a detoxification remedy to actually detox all the toxins that have built up over the years in Scooby's system – it wouldn't hurt to give it to all your dogs – and the one I really like is Detox Plus.

Hope this gives you some food for thought!

Regards,
Brigitte

I am not sure if you can give me advise or direct me to a site or person who can help. I try & do things natural for my dogs. My dog Sam has had seizures(lots) & is now treated with acupuncture & herbs with the best results, far better than with conventional meds.

I have a foster dog & the group can not afford to send him to a holistic vet. He was fed a horrible diet of Kibbles & Bits for 6 years till we got him about 5 weeks ago. I have had him 1-2 weeks, & was told he looks better than he did when he came in. He has an itching problem, dermatitis (chronic) & it is so hard to adopt out a dog that itches 4 times (or more) in a minute. He has itched so much he has scratched himself.

He is fed a premium diet, with home prepared food added, Omega 3, digestive enzymes, apple cider vinegar, Kelp Help ( mineral & vit. suppl.), garlic, 2 homeopathic remedies, & two different flower essences.

I just started tonight adding 5 fresh herbs. I hope you can help me help Scooby with his scratching issue. My dog Ace also licks, scratching or chews on himself (but he is neurotic).

Thank you, Debbie