Q: Dear Ariel,
My Bernese Mountain Dog Buddy was just diagnosed with a Mast Cell tumor. He had surgery and is doing ok. I read that once a dog has had one mast cell tumor, they are prone to get another one? Is there anything holistic I can do to give Buddy that might help prevent another mast cell tumor?
A: So sorry that Buddy developed a Mast Cell tumor. They can be of a genetic nature. Having said that, there is a lot you can do to keep Buddy on a good diet and supplements to help him. Cancer thrives on sugar so it is important to keep your Bernese Mountain Dog on a grain-free, fresh diet. Raw frozen diets combined with homemade baked fish can work well. It's essential that Buddy use a premium, purified Omega 3 fish oil such as Amazing Omegas in his diet. Our veterinary hospital uses Amazing Omegas because the fish oil is naturally processed and purified for heavy metals and toxins. Avoid potential allergens in food and proteins that your dog might be allergic to. The attached is a good summary of food allergies and foods to avoid. Supplements such as quercetin, probiotics and antioxidant formulas will also help.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
This Siberian Husky (possibly White Shepherd mix) male was tied up to the railroad tracks in South Los Angeles...with a chain he had no chance of freeing himself.. Animal cruelty to say the least. Thankfully a Good Samaritan called Animal Control in time WHO WOULD DO THIS? WHY? Was this some type of gang revenge?
Does anyone recognize this dog? His left eye is very unusual; brown with blue spots.. If you have any information about where he came from OR WHO did this, pls contact us or Harbor Animal Shelter..He is currently in observation, being under the weather, malnourished & covered in fleas.
IF you would like to right what this poor dog has been through, please consider giving him a loving home. He is Impound NO 1402720 and Harbor shelter (City of L A) can be reached at: 1-888-452 7381..
IF you would like to right what this poor dog has been through, please consider giving him a loving home. He is Impound NO 1402720 and Harbor shelter (City of L A) can be reached at: 1-888-452 7381..
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Meet Hanna Banana! Hanna is a 3 year old beautiful German Shepherd girl. She would make a wonderful addition to a family and LOVES children. Some traits of German Shepherds: German Shepherds are highly intelligent and learn quickly. They are loyal and form strong bonds with their family. Sadly people want to use them as guard dogs and don't realize they are very sensitive and emotional---longing for love and companionship just like we do.
And.....they can be lots of fun too! Hanna is a sable German Shepherd with ears that reflect her fun-loving personality. Hanna has had basic obedience training and walks beautifully on a leash. She enjoys the company of large dogs, but small dogs or cats are not in her social circle. Hanna adores children and would make a wonderful family companion. To learn more about Hanna, visit www.gsroc.org and check out her bio. If you are considering getting a pet, please consider adopting from a rescue or shelter. German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County has wonderful family dogs for adoption. If you live outside of Southern California, please visit www.petfinder.com to find the perfect pet for your home.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
On November 26, 2012 we lost our beloved Siberian Husky Bleu to spinal cancer. Bleu had just reached his 9th birthday. He was far too young to die at such a young age. We will miss him forever.
Bleu was brought to a high kill shelter when he was only a year old by his owners who bought him from a breeder. He had pancreatitis and digestive problems so they advised the shelter not to put him up for adoption. Husky Haven of LA rescued him and kept him for several years.
Bleu was a happy, playful dog that had special needs as he had a very sensitive stomach and malabsorption. We kept him going strong using supplements such as K9 Digestive Enzymes and Power Probiotic which helped him gain weight and absorb his food.
Bleu could run like the wind......
and so it was a complete shock to us that he started to slow down suddenly. We noticed he didn't want to jump in the van any more and that he didn't curl up in a ball like he used to. It was subtle at first but then he collapsed in the kitchen knocking over a dish. We were advised by several veterinarians and specialists that Bleu most likely had disk issues but when he did not respond to treatment, we insisted on an MRI. That was when we received the shocking news---Bleu had spinal cancer.
We got Bleu the best radiation, supplements and holistic care and he made a valiant fight. He was such a warrier up until the end. Today is 6 months since we lost him and it still feels like yesterday. It is hard to think about those last few days but at least we know we did everything possible to save his life and that thanks to the miracle of medicine and GETTING THE MEDICAL TESTS, we knew why he died. It seems that a lot of times, our pets crash at the end of their lives and not only do we miss them, we are bewildered as we don't even understand the disease that took them. Even though many specialists told us it was just a back issue, we are so glad we went further and did the tests so that we knew what we were up against. Rest in peace Prince Bleu. You are always in our hearts.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Unusual Pet Behavior
Bonnie Taplin, M.A.
Animal Communicator
(949) 636-5500
Throughout the years I have
been working intuitively with animals, the typical requests for help I receive deal with
issues such as aggressiveness, inappropriate toileting, unresolved health-related
issues, and facing the grief and mourning connected with the loss of a
pet. Every now and then, a client calls
on me to help figure out why their pet is behaving in what would be called
“unusual.” In most cases, these
behaviors appear as a result of a pet’s effort to get a message across and be acknowledged
for something important.
Simply put, behavior is a
reaction to stimuli. But sometimes,
there appears to be none. What we must
look for then, is some kind of stimuli we would consider passive – or more likely
– unintentional. One case in particular
stands out: a husband and wife came to
me to hear what their cats had to say; they told me they each had one cat of
their own, and the husband was baffled, and almost annoyed by, his female cat’s
continuous staring at him. When I asked
the cat about this, she told me, “I adore him so much!” And, because of
the intensity of her love, I was brought to tears. The husband reacted with surprise, because he
was expecting an answer, he said, that had nothing to do with his cat’s love
for him!
Another interesting case I
was called in for involved a cat who was pulling his fur out. My client was a middle-aged single woman with
three cats; they had recently moved to Southern California from New York. Two of the cats seemed to have made the transition
smoothly; but the other one began biting himself and literally pulling his hair
out. During our conversation, this
unhappy kitty eagerly shared with me that he was “offended” that he had not
been asked about the upcoming move.
He stated that he was so angry, that he didn’t know how else to get the
message to her; so he began pulling his fur out—and THAT certainly got her
attention! Ultimately, I asked the mom
if she would apologize and explain the moving issue so her cat would
understand. Later, on follow-up, I
learned that this cat’s hair was growing back…and he apparently forgave his
mom.
Having met a wide variety of
cats, I have learned exactly how intensely emotional these beautiful animals
can be. You may wonder, what about
dogs? Interestingly, canines also have
very intense feelings; but they generally have a more diplomatic approach to
explaining their feelings and thoughts.
One memorable dog stands out for me:
a beautiful black lab, who lived with her single mom and her male
roommate, willingly shared lots of information during our session. I was contacted by the young lady to find
out, among other things, why her dog was showing clingy behavior, displaying
separation-anxiety type behavior. At
the very end of our talk, when I always give the animals one last opportunity
to say what’s on their mind, this lovely dog said: “I know my mom loves me, but could you please
ask her to stop calling me fat?” When I
presented the woman with this request, her response—as she gasped—was “Oh! I do call her ‘fatty’ sometimes!”
In conclusion, I’ve
discovered that animals really are much more “conversational” than we might
think. My advice to all who have special
animals in their lives: please tell them
what is happening in their lives—keep them “in the loop” so to speak; they do
pick up some info, but really could benefit by some details; also—before it
gets too complicated, please look for those subtle signs that they are trying
to “tell” you something important. Animals
do have lots to share with us, they want to be heard, and they always welcome
the chance to say how grateful they are to be a part of our homes and hearts.
Bonnie Taplin, M.A.
Animal Communicator
(949) 636-5500
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Juneau
"Just wanted to let you know that since I put my husky,
Juneau, on your
supplements, his tummy has improved dramatically. There hasn't been one episode
of issues ever since, and also, he is far less itchy
than he was when we first brought him home. We are so happy to see him happy.
And thank you also for they toy that came with our most recent order. Through
some miracle, it is still in one piece. I would also like to add that not only
have his tummy troubles made a complete turnaround... he is blowing his winter
coat and his new one is incredibly soft and silky. A happier, even more
exuberant personality is also shining through which I attribute to his overall
better health."
Products used: Amazing Omegas, Power Probiotic
MC Segarra-Branes New York , May 2013
Products used: Amazing Omegas, Power Probiotic
MC Segarra-Branes New York , May 2013
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