Recent content by GinnyW

Getting her established on the thyroid will help her appetite. Her whole system has been depressed without it. Fasting a bit won't hurt, nor will feeding once daily. Wild critters don't get three squares, but are opportunistic eaters. The mechanism of the thyroid supplement is basic to all her...

I'm not the doctor, nor the homeopath, but, boy, I'd surely give the thyroid - now and steadily. As you point out, it IS the master regulator, and as such can influence all bodily processes without targeting any one condition. This means it facilitates normalization of virtually all processes...

Daysha, I like both your solutions:) I would look for a homeopathic resolution, and/but also feel that a communicator could help. In the meantime, I'd spend a lot of time with her doing non-food related pleasures: petting, outside adventures, even just sharing looking out the windows together. I...

Ah, how could I resist this challenge:)? Yes, there IS an alternative - but also yes, it addresses the issue from the most encompassing "whole body root cause" perspective. Homeopathy and its remedies work, not by affecting the body's chemistry with a foreign substance - not by substituting some...

I'll just chime in to say that I also would not be concerned. Again, more food to dilute the exposure would be a good idea - I assume a flattie is just like any other retriever as regards being eager to eat:)

I'd agree with Nancy that rotating them is a valuable concept - one which I use as well. Both enzymes and probiotics would be part of a prototypical canid diet. The value of and necessity for supplemental fiber will depend on the makeup of the diet, and can be varied over time as well - but...

IMO, cats don't need veggies. I wonder if you might want to add some Aventi kidney supplement to ward off serious kidney symptoms for the one. They have good info on their web page. I do like the salmon oil, and a 1/4 tsp is certainly not excessive. But I'm not the cat vet, nor any other kind.

Hey, just want to remind y'all that I am NOT a vet, just a longtime and curious dogmom....

This wouldn't concern me much, but I'd definitely keep observing it. Could be a pimple, or a cyst. Both would mature and pop or shrink. The vet could tell, and may wish to lance it. I'd just watch it for a while...

Yes, but.... I'd be concerned about the "badness" IN the cells of the large pieces, to be liberated in the cooking process, let alone the chewing or digestion of those chunks. After all, the whole premise of stewing is to free up the "goodie" in the ingredients. I don't know, but I suspect we...

Well, I would say that if YOU release her soul she will be appreciative; you may be holding her back by worrying. All my studies on death experiences lean towards a beautiful freedom - she may feel regret at your response, but will bless you for what you've done for her. I'd say to let her go...

I'm curious as to how others feel on this. For years I did not worry about onions, although I never fed them purposefully. Now I don't even keep any in the house - not for soups, stews, salads, etc. I miss them - I'm a great cook - but I am afraid of screwing up, as he licks my bowls, eats my...

Well, I'm in a cranky mood this morning, but: "dairy, eggs, organs, & poultry as per Medical Medium information" are, IMO, useful adjuncts to any raw diet. All things in moderation, yes, but variety is very important in the long run, for nutritional factors as well as maintaining the innate...

Well, a bit of patience might be required, for the good diet to kick in. I'd also likely to see her get a good supplemental source of Omega 3's: fish oil, sardines, also MCT oil (medium chain triglycerides; derived from coconut oil). Organ meats will also be a part of a prototypical prey model...

Yes, Cindy; welcome! You are a force for good in the universe:) You'll have a home here, and will fill in little gaps in your resources. I agree with Dr. Jeff, of course, that classical homeopathy properly applied will be of great use for you and the herd, too. Ask us anything, and keep up the...