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The Rise of Canine Cancer
Cancer is a breakdown of the immune system, pure and simple. The main function of our immune systems (and those of our dogs) is to identify and destroy foreign, mutant and imperfect cells found in the body. It does so quietly and efficiently from day one and, it is only when this system is compromised, that cancers can develop.
There seems to be a cruel parallel between the rise in the incidence of Canine Cancers and the same trend in Human Cancers. Cancer in dogs was pretty rare not so long ago. Now Osteosarcoma and Lymphoma are becoming increasingly commonplace followed closely by others including Fibrosarcoma, Melanoma, Thyroid and Anal Gland Carcinoma.
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Explaining my Osteosarcoma Protocol to your Vet
I am always pleased when Veterinary Surgeons, involved with cases which I am treating, express an interest in the herbs and approach I use.
This I see this as an opportunity to bridge the gap between the orthodox and holistic medical viewpoints, and I am always pleased to share with Veterinary Surgeons the contents and rationale behind my treatment formulations.
Osteosarcoma is becoming the most common life threatening complaint directed to me by companion dog owners worldwide. In almost all cases you will have consulted your Vet and you will probably end up combining some of their recommendations with my treatments.
This article is aimed at supporting your understanding of these treatments and also at providing you with some reference material to provide your Vet if they are interested.
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Caring for the Older Dog
"The very first thing you must do for your older dog is to take a long hard critical look at both the dog and at yourself. What I mean to say, is you have to decide whether you are looking at a old dog or a prematurely aged dog."
This is where you have to take a hard look at yourself, because, if the dog is a young or middle aged dog showing signs of "old age" it may very well be your fault.
This article looks at the factors involved in premature ageing as well as the more common health conditions of older aged dogs. Each condition is explained and diet, supplements and herbal remedies suggested which can support recovery and vitality as your dog ages.
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Herbs, Common Sense and the Digestive System of a Dog
The Digestive System of a Dog is Different!
Dogs are primarily carnivores not herbivores like horses or cows. They have a much shorter and faster digestive tract and they don't usually eat weeds.
How can we assume that they will respond to herbal medicines in the same way as say Horses, or even Humans?
This article analyses the function and purpose of the Dog's specialised digestive system and explains why so many problems they suffer, can be traced back to the changes we have made to their natural eating patterns.
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Give your dog a bone
"Just because modern science writes on a package that there is an ideal balance of Protein, Fat, Vitamins etc. doesn't mean that the feed is good."
This article compares todays 'scientific' dog diets with what they originally fed on, and what keeps them the healthiest and strongest naturally. Practical suggestions are given to 'Save on feed and supplements, save on Vet bills and enjoy dogs which don't break down'.
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The Prevention and Treatment of Kennel Cough
"Now that antibiotics no longer work, we have to go back to the old fashioned way of treating chest and respiratory infections which involve....".
In this article I describe the actions of the 10 natural ingredients I use to create a Kennel Cough tonic which gets rid of the cough.
By giving a course of exactly the same program you are able to built up your dog's immune system and to minimise its chances of developing kennel cough. You are also able, by continuing with exactly the same for several weeks after the cough has gone, to build your dogs immunity back up to 100%."
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Kidney Health in Greyhounds
"The most common problems I treat in Racing Greyhounds are really Kidney problems."
Robert shares his understanding of how stress on greyhound kidneys can affect their whole health, fitness and performance and how simple it is to prevent or reverse such problems.
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Helping your Greyhound go Faster - Naturally
Robert is in regular contact with around 1500 Greyhound owners and trainers worldwide, and explains in this article his insights into getting dogs into running faster naturally.
Instead of artificially boosting an animal for a single run, his approach concentrates on total health.
This articles contains his advice and the herbs he prescribes in his drug free Racing Tonic which is now commonly used by winning trainers.
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Greyhound Wetting Problems
"The wetting patterns of Greyhound Racing Dogs are often the first indications of something going wrong with their health."
Robert shares his knowledge of wetting in the kennel, water diabetes, nervous wetting and inability to empty and describes his simple, natural and drug gree treatment programs.
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Worming Treatments
This article speaks of Robert's two new worming programs, a Heart Worm Treatment and a modification of his normal worming mix.
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Canine Incontinence - Understanding and Treatment
Urinary incontinence, properly defined as inappropriate passage of urine, in dogs is a problem for domestic animals as it often means that they are no longer allowed to come inside the house.
Early signs besides dribbles or puddles on floors or carpets are wetness in their bedding, damp hair in the rear end and frequency or difficulty in urination........
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Recovery from Tick, Snakebite or Bait Poisoning
Poisoning of all sorts, if not fatal, all cause a major disturbance in the harmony of the main systems of your dogs metabolism. The physical damage done by poisoning is usually not permanent. It is the changed relationship between the Thyroid, Liver, Kidneys, Adrenals, Pancreas, Spleen and Digestive, Respiratory and Circulatory systems which can cause long term problems with your dogs health and wellbeing.
The restoration of health following poisoning is fully explained in this short article.
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Canine Arthritis
Arthritis is a term loosely used to describe all manner of structural changes and aches and pains in our bones and joints. It is important to investigate and understand which particular processes are at work in your own dog's case in order to prescribe treatments to reverse 'arthritic pain'.
Long term anti-inflammatory drugs do nothing about the underlying causes and produce problems of their own. This article will allow you to identify the key factors in your own dog's case and therefore make the correct changes to its diet and prescribe the correct treatments to prevent arthritis developing or reverse the process of arthritis.
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Speeding Post Operative Recovery
Any surgery under anasthetic produces the same shock to the nervous and immune systems, and to the metabolism generally, as it would if the patient were wide awake through the whole procedure.
It is this shock which can slow or complicate recovery and can leave our systems more open to infection - especially nowadays the antibiotic resistant 'super bugs' which are beginning to appear in all veterinary clinics and hospitals nowadays.
Read how simple it is to stack the recovery cards in your animals favor, when it is exposed to surgery.
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