Homeopathic / holistic vet Dr. Deva Khalsa solutions readers’ questions every month. Right this moment she discusses a canine with a kidney drawback, Lyme contaminated ticks, a Corgi recognized with Giardia, automobile illness in a canine and extra!
For the previous few days my canine Ralf (16 years previous) has been ingesting big quantities of water (and urinating lots…). 2 days in the past, he additionally appeared to be weak. His hind legs have been slipping, but in addition stressed.
The blood take a look at outcomes will not be conclusive. Additionally, his temperature is regular. We’re nonetheless ready for the outcomes of the urine (tradition). The vet suspects a kidney an infection, as a result of protein in urine may be very excessive. Leukocytes are low. Creatinine and urea have been apparently regular.
Liver enzymes and alkaline phosphatase are very excessive. His stomach makes quite a lot of noise, like water shifting inside, however stool is regular. His continual liver drawback is aggravating. He has a nodular liver (regeneration nodules), however yesterday the opportunity of most cancers was talked about. He has mud within the gallbladder. (Earlier ultrasound additionally talked about polyps.)
Left adrenal is enlarged. Large lipomas elevated (the largest on the left inguinal area and a second one on the breast, barely on the left). He gained some weight up to now 7 months, as a result of I began giving him extra meals.
He has a humorous physique form. He’s a small canine with moderately skinny hind legs and a tiny head, however an enormous rib cage and a fats stomach. When he’s hungry, he can eat his personal excrement. I additionally noticed him eat grime and chew on concrete (items of damaged pavement outdoors).
I’ll ship you the results of the urine tradition in all probability on Monday.
Ralf’s Stomach Ralf’s mouth
Any assist can be appreciated.
Thanks a lot
Madalena Serrano
Dr. Deva Khalsa:
Hello Madalena,
The subsequent take a look at I’d do is a cortisol/creatinine ratio of the urine to judge the opportunity of Cushing’s Illness. This take a look at is 99% correct in ruling out Cushings however whether it is excessive, it doesn’t diagnose Cushings. It must be first morning unstressed urine. Right here is my article on Cushing’s Illness so that you can learn. https://www.doctordeva.com/wp-content/uploads/cushings-disease.pdf
The signs, the one enlarged adrenal and the elevated liver enzyme within the blood take a look at all point out Cushing’s Illness. My article comprises therapy choices additionally.
Hello Dr. Khalsa,
We dwell in an space the place there are quite a lot of contaminated ticks and plenty of peoplesuffer from Lyme illness, bartonellosis and different co-infections. Is there some non-toxic option to defend our animals?
Thanks very a lot
Beata
Dr. Deva Khalsa:
The inside terrain of the physique is crucial factor in these issues. Lately, so many individuals suppose that in case you are uncovered to some illness= you get that illness. A powerful immune system is vital. Each canine, cats and people are sometimes poor in Vitamin D. 90 % of the inhabitants is poor in Iodine. 80% of the inhabitants is poor in zinc. The primary space to be addressed is correct diet with regard to help of the immune system. Moreover, looking for ticks diligently and pulling them off shortly can work fairly properly.
Pricey Dr. Khalsa,
My Corgi was recognized with Giardia. My vet wished to make use of metronidazole however I’ve heard that’s not good for them. Are there safer choices?
Thanks
Maria
Dr. Deva Khalsa:
I’d additionally do a complete verify for worms, as oftentimes worms trigger an imbalance within the intestine and that is the true explanation for the giardia. I desire Fenbendazole within the meals for five days, because it additionally worms the pet and works towards giardia,. Fenbendazole is definitely wholesome and helps some to treatment their most cancers. One thing known as EM which stands for Important Microorganisms, can also be good because it balances the physique. Right here is my article on EM: https://www.doctordeva.com/wp-content/uploads/Deva-EMs.pdf
Hello Dr. Khalsa,
I’m on the lookout for ideas on what I can provide my cat and a canine for points with touring within the automobile. I’ll be shifting quickly and they are going to be in a automobile for 16 hours or so. The cat will get anxious and I would like one thing to calm him. The canine tends to vomit even on brief journeys. I don’t know if the vomiting is nervousness associated or automobile illness.
Thanks
Barry J.
Dr. Deva Khalsa:
Cocculus 6x each quarter-hour for 4 doses earlier than automobile trip. If that doesn’t assist, use Tabacum 6c similar dosage schedule. Additionally, you can provide Aconite nap 30x as a lot as you need for worry of recent issues
Greetings Dr. Khalsa,
My pup will probably be having a fatty tumor faraway from his eyelid. They stated he must put on a cone? He is not going to do properly with it. Is there some other choice?
Thanks
Clara
Dr. Deva Khalsa:
There are mushy collar cones which can be kind of a blow up model and much like the pillows people get for flight journey.
Hello Dr. Khalsa,
It’s Kitten Season, and as a volunteer and foster at my native animal shelter, I’ve observed that many kittens, some chronically, expertise diarrhea. Whereas the shelter offers Fortiflora to combine with their meals, it doesn’t appear to be efficient in lots of instances. Medicine can even be given as wanted. I’d like to share some different suggestions with our devoted foster group to assist these kittens thrive. Do you’ve got any ideas for kittens or neonates below two kilos?
Thanks
Barbara
Dr. Deva Khalsa:
I’d give the EM product I discussed above at 1/4 teaspoon per kitten twice a day proper within the meals. https://www.doctordeva.com/wp-content/uploads/Deva-EMs.pdf
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