I just got an email from the only natural pets about their immunity blends. I saw one that they specifically market for respiratory. Take a peek at it if you haven't already. I don't know anything about this product, just trying to throw out options.

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/product_detail.aspx?item_guid=d1aa7ba2-3f83-4234-ad91-d1f4c5c0b403

If you're interested in that product I'm pretty sure I have it in my cabinet, from Chama.

How is Max doing?

Aack, michael and Ruth, I read your posts the other day, but had to leave quickly, and completely forgot about it, without the colored envelope to remind me!

Michael, that looks like a very interesting product - even better that it looks like it's not in an alcohol base.

Ruth, if it's been open awhile, is it still good? I have to look at the herbs nore closely and make sure they don't do things like dilate the blood vessels when I get a chance.

Bianca, thanks for asking about the boy I've been swamped at work, haven't even had time to post the last infusion pics, and next week we go again.

Max has good days and bad days. The vet/chiro we just saw was very pleased with how he was compared to when she saw him in summer. I had forgotten what a struggle every move was for him. His bloodwork may be getting worse, but at least he is feeling better.

He's starting to have yeast issues - surprise, he's only been on abx since his fistula in 2009. I've been using an herbal and coconut oil, but, after this long, it. Just might not be strong enough, or maybe switch the herbal - hate to think about having to add back the anti-fungal. We'll see about that.

But he's still here and some days I understand his process better than others!

Lisa,

Thanks so much for the update. It's really good that one of Max's caregivers saw any improvement since the summer.

Everybody knows that you're juggling all kinds of things-and yet it seems like you always have time to offer helpful suggestions for other people's dogs. So whenever you can stop to tell us about Max, we're grateful (especially grateful if you both are OK)

MJ

Thanks so much MJ

I tried to feed him off a plate a couple of times, but he scrapes his nose on the food, so we are still spoon feeding, what a PIA. He agrees!

The nose has stopped healing, we're at a standstill, so it's probably time for another dose of his homeopathic remedy. Luckily though, no real bleeding nose episodes for quite some time - it just oozes some blood.

He was satrting to throw up with the doxy tablets - not surprising for him. Will try all capsules, instead of the 1/2 and 1/2 I was doing. The capsules are a special order script from the Derm (fistula), I have to call and see if she cares if I use twice as much.

The baking soda for the gut has been a life saver for him. I've tried all sorts of things, and nothing has really helped like that has.

I'm trying some CLA fatty acid for him - it is supposed to help with lung inflammation and not suppress his immune system, and help with endotoxins. After I see how that goes, I think I will look into that product that Michael linked.

What a delicate balancing act.

I have not had the experience of herbs or homeopathic remedies going bad. I would think they would be ok because it's preserved in something (alcohol or glycerine). I will check for a date though.

You mentioned something about alcohol, Lisa:

"New Improved Formula! In our new formula the herbs are distilled in alcohol instead of glycerin, which is generally considered to preserve more of the beneficial qualities of the herbs. And because alcohol is not sweet like glycerin, we've added agave nectar (a natural sweetener) to the formula to make it more palatable for dogs and cats."

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/product_detail.aspx?item_guid=d1aa7ba2-3f83-4234-ad91-d1f4c5c0b403

Well phooey on the alcohol! I looked at the ingredient list and saw only the glycerin, thanks for finding that!


Both he and I are taking some tick herbs, and they are in alcohol, so I'm concerned about too much.

When he was younger, he responded very well to Goldenseal.

Lots to ponder for our next move over here!

Popping in to send positive vibes and thoughts to both you and Max. Here's hoping that the goldenseal will again be well-tolerated by Max The Handsome. Wishing Max wellness!

Thanks Patti, we will just keep tweaking away ;D

Glad to hear Max is feeling better ... that's the important thing!!!

IMHO you're doing an amazing job managing his problems ... I know it's gotta be like walking on a slippery tightrope!!!

Lisa & Max

I would guess the stuff I have is preserved in glycerin but I will check.

Lisa, I am glad that Max is moving better. Sending some good vibes to Max.

I tried spoon feeding with the dogs from time to time when they are sick and just give up and use my hand.

Lisa I'm so glad that Max is feeling a bit better

Thank you Gayle, that means a lot Bianca, thanks too, I will pass along well wishes to the boy

Ruth, I appreciate it!

Val, I thought about hand feeding. But I do have to grind his food so he can digest it, and then I have his mineral mix and flaxseed good, it would be an awful mess. I would do it if I had to, hopefully I won't have to!

If you can get a big syringe, that is the easiest way to hand feed messy stuff.

Hopefully we won't get to needing that!

Step by step, day by day. Mr Max seems to be improving - perhaps not as quickly as we might wish, but still going forward.

Hugs, Mr Handsome.

Hugs delivered!

I think we've reached a stalemate, steps backward, steps forward, overall forward.

I'm a bit lost in the direction I should be going with him, don't know if this is it, just maintenance, or if we can move further forward, which seems a bit unrealistic, considering his state.

But, very excited to say, I now have an appt scheduled on the 22nd with a new communicator. One of her specialities is supposed to be medical intuitive, and she comes highly recommended from a long time online friend.



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