I’m not a medical professional. Please consult one if in doubt of any of the information you may read here and what is best for you and your animals.

• Evaluate the true risk of exposure and get informed
• Vaccine TITERS are an option – RESEARCH!
• Assess RISK vs. BENEFIT
• Always be an educated guardian
• Don’t vaccinate an unhealthy animal; this includes ear and skin infections
• Vaccine reactions can be fatal or over-stimulate the immune system to manifest allergies, immune-mediated conditions and even cancer

When it comes down to it depends on your fear level and the risk in your area of certain diseases. Some client’s fear is too great and they feel better vaccinating, some choose only to do the initial vaccinations and stop. If you have any doubts and think you might have regrets if your animal came down with a disease and you would blame yourself for not vaccinating, then just do your homework and get educated.  Talk to your veterinarian and other pet owners, trust your guidance and move forward in the direction that you think is best for your pet. GET EDUCATED!  Check out the links here or on our Resources page!

Vaccination Information & Resources

www.drdomore.com
Dr. DoMore for animal healing is a series of DVD documentaries, and other media and educational services, to bring alternative and integrative modalities used in veterinary medical treatment to mainstream veterinary medical care. Feel free to buy copies of the AMAZING movie and give to friends, pet owners and even your vet!

www.thinktwice.com
Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute.  Excellent website to learn about vaccine safety and efficacy problems, studies, laws, books, support groups, natural alternatives, reversing vaccine damage and more.  For humans and animals.

http://www.vaclib.org/
Vaccination Liberation.  Site for establishing an individual’s right not to vaccinate.

http://www.unc.edu
Dispelling Vaccination Myths.  A site that gives you information on the history of vaccinations and the warnings you should be aware of for yourself and your animals.

http://justsayno2vaccines.naturespharmacy.com/FAQ.html
Just Say No To Vaccines.  A website to give information on the potential dangers of vaccinations.

Pesticides/Flea & Tick Treatments: Should we or shouldn’t we?

Talk to other pet owners, trust your guidance and move forward in the direction that you think is best for your pet. GET EDUCATED!  Check out the links on our Resources page and continue reading before you make a trip to your local supermarket to buy over the counter flea products and consider this: “The NRDC website gives a very good…” www.greenpaws.org

Many flea collars, powders, and sprays still contain highly toxic organophosphate insecticides, "OP's," and/or carbamates. The adverse, sometimes fatal, reactions pets can have to these products is bad enough but humans exposed to these chemicals are also in danger. People who work with animals (groomers, shelter workers) are at high risk for related health problems. Children who spend time with pets that have been treated with these flea products are also at great short-term and long-term risk.

According to the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC), children exposed to the organophosphate insecticides found in many OTC flea products can suffer from long term neurological damage and other diseases.

Cats are particularly susceptible to harmful chemicals in flea products. Permethrin, a common ingredient in flea products and other insecticides and acaricides, is a neurotoxin that is highly toxic for cats and should never be used on them or around them. Cats lack enzymes required to mitigate the effects of many substances.

In mixed pet households, dogs should be treated with a flea product that is safe for the cat as well. Even second-hand exposure to permethrin can cause permethrin toxicosis in cats. Signs of permethrin toxicosis include tremors, seizures, lameness, excitability, lethargy and/or vomiting; toxicosis can result in death. Any animal exhibiting signs of poisoning should be treated by a veterinarian immediately.

The NRDC website gives a very good analysis of chemicals and products to steer clear of. The following pesticides are listed on the site and should be avoided whether your pet is a cat or dog:  chlorpyrifos, dichlorvos, phosmet, naled, tetrachlorvinphos, diazinon, or malathion. If the ingredient list includes carbaryl or propoxur, the product contains a carbamate."

There is a natural way!

Immune System: Protect your pet and your environment against fleas and ticks.  Firstly make sure their immune system is running well by ensuring a perfectly balanced diet with supplements. Healthy bodies are designed to repel parasites.  Over-vaccinating can lead to compromised immune systems.

Environment/Energy: Make sure it is a healthy, happy, cohesive environment.  Animals pick up on everything and stress can lead to compromised immune systems and highly stressed and unhappy animals.  No matter what transpires, no matter what happens we need to feel good, especially around our pets.  Animals are tuned into our vibrations sometimes more than we are.  Their health might at times reflect how we are feeling.  The more domesticated the animal, the more they become like us. Many of them come into our lives to show us something we could never have learnt without them so it is our job to provide them with the best platform possible in order to do so.  It seems at times that they require little from us but at times it can seem like a lot because of our fast-paced lives.  So stop, listen, talk to them, hug and pet them, assure them.  Remember the last time they were too busy to pay attention to us.  No. You can’t, can you?

Natural Products: Bathe with a natural shampoo, use essential oils and bach flower remedies.  Essential oils made especially for protection can be sprayed on the animals after their bath and they can be sprayed with it anytime they are going into an area that might cause concern.  It just takes a few minutes to remember to do it!

Natural Flea Collar:  http://www.holisticfamilyandpets.com/
Critter Oil, Flea Free Essence & Shampoo:  http://www.naturespet.com/flea.html

Carpets & Furniture Treatment: The most efficient way to attack those pesky critters in our carpet is to vacuum on a regular basis.  Being aware and proactive in this regard can save you time, money and energy.  Empty the bag directly after each use or empty the receptor.  Then after you vacuum throw some borax powder and salt down on the carpet and sweep it into the fibers and leave for a few days; should be good as new. Also see C4PAW’s Product Page!

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