While growing up, I had a strong foundation in using alternate medicine on my family’s farm. I threw all of that out of the window when I went to vet school, convinced that alternative medicine was strictly for ‘quacks’.

I lost sight of the benefits of alternative medicine, as in essence I became blinded by all those years of knowledge.
I have since returned to my roots, and I now very much enjoy I now very much enjoy advising the use of and personally using alternate remedies.

The BIG MYTH Is: This medication (antibiotic, anti-inflammatory) has few side effects, your pet will be fine.
Often WRONG.

I have seen many dogs develop ulcers and liver disease from anti-inflammatories.
I have seen cases of diabetes, vomiting, diarrhea for the “safe” steroid used to stop the itching in allergies.
I have seen too many cats develop kidney failure from supposed “safe” pain relievers.
I have seen numerous vaccine reactions, including vaccine-induced cancers.

Allergies are one of the most common reasons that I used to see pets in practice. There are a huge number of allergens. The 3 main classes are, Food, Fleas and Environmental. The most common signs are excessive scratching, paw and anal licking, hair shedding and excess dandruff.

If you suspect that your pet has an allergy, then the first 2 things that I suggest are to eliminated external parasites as a cause, and to feed a hypo-allergenic diet for 4-6 weeks (there are many available).

Some very helpful at home remedies that I often use are:

TO THE BATH. An oatmeal shampoo with cool water will ease the itchiest skin. Leave the shampoo on for 10 minutes then rinse well. With the most severe allergies, bathe your pet twice weekly.

SOOTHE IT TOPICALLY. Calendula ointment is a herbal medication that has been successfully used to relieve the itch. Apply a thin coat twice daily to affected areas.

THE SUPPLEMENT CONNECTION. Fatty Acid supplements are very helpful in decreasing the level of inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids are most important. A great, inexpensive source is ground Flax Seeds; I give 1 tsp per cup of dog food. Cats are unable to metabolize Flax, so I only recommend the liquid supplement for them. Other sources include fish oil, primrose oil and specific veterinary supplements.

Arthritis is defined as inflammation of the joints, the primary sign is lameness. This may be seen as difficulty rising after laying down, or reluctant to bear full weight on one leg. Some pets have arthritis of their backs, and this is displayed with a hunched abdomen and reluctance to move. In certain pets you can move the affected joint and hear noise called crepitus; this is the new arthritic bone grinding against bone.

HERBAL. A variety of herbs are used at different times for arthritis. The ones I have seen to be most effective include: DEVIL’S CLAW, used in traditional African medicine and has scientific studies to back its effectiveness.

ACUPRESSURE. GB 41, located on the bottom of the foot, in the depression of the two outside toes, and is especially good for arthritic pain in the hips.

METHYLSULFONYMETHANE. MSM is a supplement, found in some plants such as Horsetail. It works by reducing inflammation in the joints by acting as an antioxidant.

IT’S IN THE CARTILAGE. GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE is the most important supplement to add to your pet’s diet. The dose is 1/4 of a 500mg tablet once daily per 10 lbs of body weight. It helps to rebuild the cartilage and delay further cartilage breakdown.

I sincerely hope that you are learning a lot from my course – I know that there is nothing else out there like this.

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Maybe I am, but I am helping thousands of pets by doing it.

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Best wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones