Sleeping at night can be a problem for dogs, cats, people and more. When a dog is healthy, even though older, they will have no trouble sleeping. Any of the holistic modalities we have been talking about on the website or in the newsletters can help.
I would suggest starting with taking a class of Reiki. A class taught for treating yourself and other people applies equally to animals. Once you get attuned to Reiki, you would offer it every night and see if the sleep is improved.
Equally safe is the use of flower essences. Check out the ones on my site, or purchase Bach Flowers locally, or go on the internet to find a large variety of different essences. There is an article on flower essences in the Learn more tab – free articles, or you can learn even more by purchasing the exclusive report #4 on Holistic options and flower essences.
Vetriscience (see link on home page) has a nice nutritional supplement, Composure, that may help.
Most importantly, build up the overall health (it is best not to think the problem is from age, but rather from an energy imbalance that you can fix) by following the 7 Keys to Health. Sometimes simply changing the exercise schedule, or giving a treat before bed, or taking up the water after dinner drinking is done, gentle massage before bed or other minor changes can affect the sleep patterns.
If the above do not help, seek professional care. Email me at HealthyAnimals@aol.com to schedule a telephone appointment if you wish.
I have a cat who recently has developed an unusually strong ammonia smell in her urine. I have her on CD diet from the vet for wet food but have given her some dry food in very small amounts lately. Do you have a product you would suggest to bring her back to balance (given that I have withdrawn the dry food and I have not had her checked yet for a urinary/bladder infection)?
Becky, I am so glad you have stopped the dry food. No cat, in my opinion (and others do differ on this) should be fed dry food. An example of a veterinarian who changed her mind is Dr. Hodgkins, a veterinary nutritionist who was working for Hills Food company. She was feeding dry food to her cats, when Punkin, her middle aged cat, developed diabetes. She was devastated, then began to think as a veterinarian and a nutritionist. Hmmm…in people diabetes is linked to excess carbohydrate consumption…cats are obligate carnivores….I have been feeding carbohydrates (dry food)….ding ding ding – she switched to canned food and Punkin’s blood returned to normal. Two years later a boarding kennel refused to follow the directions to feed the meat canned food and fed dry. Punkin’s blood glucose shot up to 400 and she needed insulin for several weeks. Now Dr. Hodgkins has written – You and Your Cat and has several web sites.
Many conventional veterinarians do feel that dry food, even Science diet, causes bladder problems. The best diet for all cats is a raw meaty bone diet. Read more on this here.
Each cat may need different products to get them back into balance. First, how do you know she is out of balance at this point? Buying the Healthy Animal’s Journal here can help you do this evaluation.
1. Look at the early warning signs to see any she has.
2. Now that you have stopped the dry food, monitor her thirst and urine output. A healthy cat rarely drinks unless forced to by dry food.
3. Possibly contact an animal intuitive (I have list if you email me to see if there is an energy field out of balance.
If she has any symptoms, following the 7 keys to healthy animals is a great first step. Then you can no look at all the different holistic approaches available and pick one with which to begin. Maybe you will choose to work with a practitioner in your area, maybe you will consult by phone. Maybe one modality will have local classes you can take. Reiki, HTA, TTouch, Flower Essences, essential oils, herbs, nutriceuticals, homeopathy, chiropractic or chinese medicine are some of the approaches that can bring her back to balance.
I would start with Mitomax to maximize nutrient absorption from the gut.
Then I would select one of the totally safe flower essences – maybe UR fine from Spirit Essences . The site says it “balances the energy system and encourages proper flow of fluids.” Or UT Strength for Cats from Vetriscience - This maintains proper urinary tract function and supports the immune system.”
Another situation I would like feedback on is my sister’s dog, a Beagle, who has been repeatedly eating stool – is there a supplement or product you would suggest to end that cycle?
Yes, stool eating is one of the Early Warning Signs of Energy Imbalance. The cure is to build up the overall health by following the & keys to healthy animals. Again, I would start with Mitomax probiotic and switch to a fresh food diet. Then I would suggest learning Reiki and offering that to the dog.
My Parsons Russell Terrier’s legs shake from time to time. It seems to happen more frequently. A friend who has a Jack Russell told me, it is a heart condition and she uses a holistic product for her dog. It seems to be a common ailment in this breed. Have you had any experience in treating this condition before? Thank you.
I am not sure about your friend’s JRT. There are many holistic products to help the heart, but a shaking leg is not usually a symptom of heart problems. There are many possible causes for leg shaking. Many JRTs do it their whole lives and owners say it is from the excess energy their have or the anxiety some have. When I had only my conventional training I could have done nothing until we had a diagnosis. You can do lots of things now without a specific diagnosis.l
1. I would start by keeping a journal (mine makes it very easy) and record when he does it. Also any other problems he has. Also use the Early Warning Signs (in the book and on the bookmark, or on this site) and record any of them.
2. Then try Reiki, or Rescue Remedy, or DMG from VetriScience.
3. If no help, or to be on the safe side, find a holistic veterinarian near you for a great exam or call me for a phone consult.
INterested in helping an older dog sleep.
Sleeping at night can be a problem for dogs, cats, people and more. When a dog is healthy, even though older, they will have no trouble sleeping. Any of the holistic modalities we have been talking about on the website or in the newsletters can help.
I would suggest starting with taking a class of Reiki. A class taught for treating yourself and other people applies equally to animals. Once you get attuned to Reiki, you would offer it every night and see if the sleep is improved.
Equally safe is the use of flower essences. Check out the ones on my site, or purchase Bach Flowers locally, or go on the internet to find a large variety of different essences. There is an article on flower essences in the Learn more tab – free articles, or you can learn even more by purchasing the exclusive report #4 on Holistic options and flower essences.
Vetriscience (see link on home page) has a nice nutritional supplement, Composure, that may help.
Most importantly, build up the overall health (it is best not to think the problem is from age, but rather from an energy imbalance that you can fix) by following the 7 Keys to Health. Sometimes simply changing the exercise schedule, or giving a treat before bed, or taking up the water after dinner drinking is done, gentle massage before bed or other minor changes can affect the sleep patterns.
If the above do not help, seek professional care. Email me at HealthyAnimals@aol.com to schedule a telephone appointment if you wish.
I have a cat who recently has developed an unusually strong ammonia smell in her urine. I have her on CD diet from the vet for wet food but have given her some dry food in very small amounts lately. Do you have a product you would suggest to bring her back to balance (given that I have withdrawn the dry food and I have not had her checked yet for a urinary/bladder infection)?
Becky, I am so glad you have stopped the dry food. No cat, in my opinion (and others do differ on this) should be fed dry food. An example of a veterinarian who changed her mind is Dr. Hodgkins, a veterinary nutritionist who was working for Hills Food company. She was feeding dry food to her cats, when Punkin, her middle aged cat, developed diabetes. She was devastated, then began to think as a veterinarian and a nutritionist. Hmmm…in people diabetes is linked to excess carbohydrate consumption…cats are obligate carnivores….I have been feeding carbohydrates (dry food)….ding ding ding – she switched to canned food and Punkin’s blood returned to normal. Two years later a boarding kennel refused to follow the directions to feed the meat canned food and fed dry. Punkin’s blood glucose shot up to 400 and she needed insulin for several weeks. Now Dr. Hodgkins has written – You and Your Cat and has several web sites.
Many conventional veterinarians do feel that dry food, even Science diet, causes bladder problems. The best diet for all cats is a raw meaty bone diet. Read more on this here.
Each cat may need different products to get them back into balance. First, how do you know she is out of balance at this point? Buying the Healthy Animal’s Journal here can help you do this evaluation.
1. Look at the early warning signs to see any she has.
2. Now that you have stopped the dry food, monitor her thirst and urine output. A healthy cat rarely drinks unless forced to by dry food.
3. Possibly contact an animal intuitive (I have list if you email me to see if there is an energy field out of balance.
If she has any symptoms, following the 7 keys to healthy animals is a great first step. Then you can no look at all the different holistic approaches available and pick one with which to begin. Maybe you will choose to work with a practitioner in your area, maybe you will consult by phone. Maybe one modality will have local classes you can take. Reiki, HTA, TTouch, Flower Essences, essential oils, herbs, nutriceuticals, homeopathy, chiropractic or chinese medicine are some of the approaches that can bring her back to balance.
I would start with Mitomax to maximize nutrient absorption from the gut.
Then I would select one of the totally safe flower essences – maybe UR fine from Spirit Essences . The site says it “balances the energy system and encourages proper flow of fluids.” Or UT Strength for Cats from Vetriscience - This maintains proper urinary tract function and supports the immune system.”
Then it depends on your cat and how she responds.
Another situation I would like feedback on is my sister’s dog, a Beagle, who has been repeatedly eating stool – is there a supplement or product you would suggest to end that cycle?
Yes, stool eating is one of the Early Warning Signs of Energy Imbalance. The cure is to build up the overall health by following the & keys to healthy animals. Again, I would start with Mitomax probiotic and switch to a fresh food diet. Then I would suggest learning Reiki and offering that to the dog.
My Parsons Russell Terrier’s legs shake from time to time. It seems to happen more frequently. A friend who has a Jack Russell told me, it is a heart condition and she uses a holistic product for her dog. It seems to be a common ailment in this breed. Have you had any experience in treating this condition before? Thank you.
I am not sure about your friend’s JRT. There are many holistic products to help the heart, but a shaking leg is not usually a symptom of heart problems. There are many possible causes for leg shaking. Many JRTs do it their whole lives and owners say it is from the excess energy their have or the anxiety some have. When I had only my conventional training I could have done nothing until we had a diagnosis. You can do lots of things now without a specific diagnosis.l
1. I would start by keeping a journal (mine makes it very easy) and record when he does it. Also any other problems he has. Also use the Early Warning Signs (in the book and on the bookmark, or on this site) and record any of them.
2. Then try Reiki, or Rescue Remedy, or DMG from VetriScience.
3. If no help, or to be on the safe side, find a holistic veterinarian near you for a great exam or call me for a phone consult.