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I found this article by Wil Falconer on the use of arnica and hypericum after a dental. Homeopathic Remedies for Dog Tooth Extraction Recovery Nancy

I am sorry but I am not experienced in the use of arnica. I wonder if he just needs more time to heal. Nancy

I was wondering if giving some digestive enzymes might be helpful? My one dog is approaching 17 and her stools were becoming inconsistent, sometimes too loose and other times too hard. I read where older dogs sometimes do not produce enough enzymes. I started her on the following product to help...

You are welcome. I am so happy he is doing better. Nancy

If this dog is only 3 years old and has been vaccinated previously for distemper, I wonder if it is possible that this dog is a non responder to the distemper vaccine, particularly since the result is negative vs low. In this case, another vaccine may not work anyway. I have read that a dog can...

Are you giving the gabapentin? Someone I know had a dog that reacted badly to it. Nancy

I rarely clean my dogs' ears but occasionally I do warm coconut oil to a liquid state and then use a cotton ball to wipe the inside of the ears with it. However, I have never put anything down into the ear canal. Nancy

Hi rebleekah, The diet sounds good. Sardines are a good source of calcium. I wonder if the poached salmon contains bones? That would be another source. I am afraid I am not knowledgeable about calcium supplements as far as how much to give. I wonder if bone meal would be a better option. Bone...

I am sorry your dog is having these issues. I am not an expert on urinary issues, however i wonder if it would help to avoid oxalates. Some vegetables are extremely high in oxalates like spinach. Oxalates can contribute to stone formation. I personally believe that fruits and vegetables should...

I would recommend checking the actual rabies vaccine laws in your area if you are concerned about legality. States are all different. Sometimes the laws are at the county and local level. In my current county there are no rabies laws unless overridden by local municipalities. A friend of mine in...

I definitely understand your concerns about copper toxicity as well as IVDD. My dog had a supposed IVDD episode at age 7 that was cured by strict crate rest and steroids. I am not a fan of steroids but in this case they were needed. She is now 16.5 and has never had another disc episode. She...

I wonder if Bradley is a little less tolerant of fat these days. Reducing the fat content could help. Or else you could consider adding some pancreas if you can get it. If not, you could try freeze dried pancreas. Another option is digestive enzymes. Pancreas Glandular for Dogs and Cats Nancy

If my dogs get crumbly stools or constipation, it has always been from too much bone. I am not an expert on cats, however if you want to continue with this supplement I wonder if adding additional meat may help. If so, this could mean that this particular cat needs less calcium. Also, this is...

I wonder if the constipation is caused by too much calcium. Does the vitamin mix contain calcium? Maybe it is too much for the cat. Cats do not need as much as dogs. Every cat and dog is different. To help in the mean time, making a paste of slippery elm powder and mixing it into the food will...

I don't see how a diet rich in red meat which is loaded with taurine could cause DCM. Diets high in vegetable vs animal protein, grains and antinutrients seem to cause that. Mitral valve disease is a bit of a different story, although I believe a diet rich in red meat could be supportive for...

I am so sorry you are having to go through this with your precious pooch. I really have no knowledge about this, however I believe I would take the approach that offers the best chance at quality of life, even if it is shorter. One thing I have always wished for my dogs is for a healthy life...

I am so sorry you are having these problems. Here are a few thoughts... 1. Veggies IMO, if fed, should be cooked. Most are laden with pesticides and anti nutrients. Have you tried NOT feeding veggies? 2. Have you considered using a flea comb vs bathing him so often? 3. What shampoo are you...

I know nothing about the vaccine, however my gut is saying no. I think a low or zero carb healthy fresh food diet along with lots of love will do more than the vaccine which could actually cause harm. However, I am a person who has personally seen vaccine damage in my dogs and myself so I could...

The Daily Multi Plus product from Pet Health and Nutrition Center is not just for digestive support. For example, it contains feeeze dried glandulars and a few other ingredients, along with probiotics and digestive enzymes. They do have a product that only contains probiotics and digestive...

Thank you GinnyW! I need a sanity check occasionally and you gave me a great one. Nancy