posted August 11, 2003 09:46 AM         

This thread is created for us to share health and healing tips and stories for our friends. I hope this will serve as a convenient source for Knowflakes to access information.

posted August 11, 2003 10:51 AM         

I had to choose a term that wouldn`t mislead folks that thought I was talking about my two legged children . I too was confusing and that clarified it for them.

posted August 11, 2003 12:25 PM         

Does anyone have naturally healthy ways to reduce/eliminate fleas?

Heidi mentioned boric acid. I have a small carpet Willard literally lives on. Would this be safe?

Randall have you tried the brewer's yeast mixed in the food with your dog(s)?

posted August 11, 2003 12:47 PM         

I have never tried brewer's yeast, but I hear it works.

posted August 11, 2003 02:36 PM         

Heidi would have to fill us in on Boric Acid. All I know about it is it`s a wonderful eyewash.

Flea elimination takes time in the natural way, but well worth the effort. Prevention is quite simple. Blessings upon blessings, in all these years, I`ve only had one nasty go around with them.

For current fleas I use a old Dutchmans recipe called Leeuwenhoeks Flea Powder whick I make myself.

It is: EQUAL parts of these dried and crushed herbs. Euccalyptus, fennel,fleabane, garlic,onion,rosemary,rue,tansey and worm wood. I grow most of it myself, but you can purchase the herbs at (if you can`t find them local)
Indiana Botanic Gardens, po box 5, Hammond, IN. 46325. Phone: 1-219-947-4040

Comb fur backwards and dust paying special attention to back,neck & underside.. Recomb fur blending it in well. 3 or 4 times a week til all gone. Your four legged will love the extra attention

You can also get excellent products at Holistic Animal Care, 2100 North Wilmont, suite 109, Tuscon, AZ 85712. Phone 800-497-5665. They have about anything natural you would ever need.

Flea prevention is garlic and Brewers yeast in food. A necklace of penny royal with garlic oil sprinkled on it should be worn outdoors. Inside, sprinkle natural pyrethrum from crushed chrysanthemums around baseboards, their sleeping area or where ever else you think needs it.

For bathing as part of prevention, use use a natural shampoo & mix in: a few drops tea tree, eucalyptus OR pennyroyal oil to the shampoo. Never put the oils directly on the skin!!

They smell good, are healthier and happier and best is no chemicals to poison them with

posted August 11, 2003 03:20 PM         

Natural Pet Cures by Dr. John Heinerman.

A book to not be without.

juniperb

posted August 11, 2003 05:33 PM         

May I ask on what diet do you feed your friends?

posted August 13, 2003 10:11 AM         

I am going to a health food store after work today and will be getting those herbs

To the list is getting non-toxic dish soaps I used to use before another roommate started buying supplies. Some in the house are washing "hard to remove" stains with Comet! Isn't this product poisonous? I thought it is only used for toilets, bathtubs and sinks.

posted August 13, 2003 12:59 PM         

I can`t imagine using Comet for any other purpose than you mentioned. It leaves too much of a residue.

juniperb

posted August 13, 2003 01:18 PM         

I belong to the Purina Pro Club and feed my canines Preformance and Large breed Pro Plan. I supplement with Brewers Yeast, garlic,boiled chicken, cottage cheese, brown rice, eggs, all vegetables, fruits and homemade biscuits. This rounds out the diet and they don`t eat as much processed food but enough to get the dietary needs met %100.

Pro Plan for the kitties too supplemented w/ Brewers Yeast, garlic, yogurt,eggs,rice, all vegetables, fruits, boiled chicken w/ organs. My four leggeds grew up eating this diet so they love it & I have no problems.

Each of my companions have different needs, so some get various supplements according to the specific need. But this is the general diet for them.

posted August 14, 2003 06:32 AM         

http://www.ambertech.com/index2.html

They used to have a recipe on their site to use until the bottle arrived, I don't know if it's still there. They sent out a bottle trusting that we would pay them the following day, because we needed it urgently. So wonderful of them.

posted August 14, 2003 10:24 AM         

My mom fed our dogs table leftovers Chicken bones included. Hmm, I asked questions about their food to her, but she was set on her ways without regard to considering other possibilities.

Willard is fed commercial pet food (Natural Balance and Wellness), and so far I am pleased with the results. I am not confident in making homemade cat food with the supplements they need, as I am afraid I may do something wrong. I noticed that after a month on Wellness, his coat looks a lot better post-surgery.

posted August 14, 2003 01:25 PM         

Natural Balance and Wellness are both excellent products!! Can you imagine my costs if I purchased it by the hundreds of pounds

Chicken bones are a no-no, but my folks fed scraps too, bones and all. They always seemed healthy enough and lived to ripe old ages. Go figure.