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Hello Friend,
A cheery Monday to you and significant others.
New Family Member
This is the newest member of my family...very cute and cuddly if I don't say so myself. She squeaks a lot and is called Oreo..
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Holistic Cough and Flu Remedies
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I myself am just getting over a nasty bout with a cold, cough, runny nose, and achy flu like symptoms..but now after 4 days I am feeling almost normal!
I seldom become ill, so being layed up on the couch was a new thing for me..
I did self medicate with a few things, and here are 2 things that you can also consider ( for yourself and pets)
Probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus) -- While probiotics won't directly relieve your cough, they may help underlying conditions. Some evidence suggests that Lactobacillus may help prevent colds and flu, and possibly reduce allergy to pollen. One study found that children in daycare centers who drank milk fortified with Lactobacillus had fewer and less severe colds. Another study of children in daycare found those who took a specific combination of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium had fewer flu-like symptoms.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) -- Thyme has traditionally been used to treat respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis and to treat cough. Two preliminary studies suggest that thyme may help treat acute bronchitis and relieve cough. Thyme is approved by the German Commission E to treat those conditions. Thyme oil is considered toxic and should not be taken by mouth.
Source: Cough | University of Maryland Medical Center
The Thyme comes in capsules, and can give you a bit of a herbal after taste, but I really perked up after starting on it.
Worth considering.
The pet doses
For upper respiratory tract infection, traditional uses include drinking tea, made by steeping 1-2 grams of dried herb in 150 milliliters of boiling water for 10 minutes, then cooling, given twice daily. Tincture: 5 drops/ 10lbs twice daily; or herbal capsules- a pet dose would be 1/4 of a capsule per 10lbs daily |
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Veterinary Secrets Pet of the Day!
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Hi Dr. Jones,
Bingo is my 4 year old rescue kitty from a no-kill shelter. He's feral, and had never seen a house before I adopted him at the age of about 1 year.
Bingo doesn't have knee caps...something my local Vet informed me about after he examined him. Bingo walks very stiff-legged on his hind legs...but this doesn't seem to stop him running or jumping. He's a leaper par excellence! Hope you enjoy my photo. Sincerely, Margaret Illman (one of your devoted readers)
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| Dog and Cat Words of Wisdom...
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."
Mark Twain
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
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DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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