Comments on: Complete Home Study Course Giveaway http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/ Dog and Cat Health: natural, holistic solutions for healing your pet at home. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:32:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Gerry Myers http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16619 Gerry Myers Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:43:20 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16619 Why do I feel that I should receive a copy of your Home Study course ? Having read through most of the above letters I am probably no more worthy than many.But having discovered your site just two days ago through Google and a question I put regarding Sheba my Border Collie I have been thrilled with your information and newsletters. Like many, I am a senior citizen. I live here in Truro Cornwall, UK in a Housing Estate provided for us without too much of finances. When I was given Sheba as a gift by my children who lived 250 miles away, I vowed that I would devote myself to hher, and make certain she lived a complete life with love, and care. This i am proud to say I have done. Dr Jones...Yours is the first website for animals that I have found that is Holistic. Perhaps your offer does not pertain to dog owners ouside the Canadian and US continent but if it does I would just love to be in possession of Holistic treatments for Sheba. When she was a puppy I took out Insurance for her, but this is about to come to an end as the coverage was for £6000 and due to her being diagnosed with Colitus, and now with a skin condition Holistic treatments would be wonderful {and having used them on myself in the past have come to realise their worth against many of the so called medical treatments. Whatever, I intend to try to save to be able to purchase some of your publications. And I most certainly will be on your site and reading your newsletters very regularly. By the way, I lived in St Catherines Ontario for several years, aand loved it. Would have remained but my wife, children and I came back to England for a visit. My wife became ill with Cancer, and lived then only one more year. So I did not/could not return without her. Why do I feel that I should receive a copy of your Home Study course ? Having read through most of the above letters I am probably no more worthy than many.But having discovered your site just two days ago through Google and a question I put regarding Sheba my Border Collie I have been thrilled with your information and newsletters. Like many, I am a senior citizen. I live here in Truro Cornwall, UK in a Housing Estate provided for us without too much of finances. When I was given Sheba as a gift by my children who lived 250
miles away, I vowed that I would devote myself to hher, and make certain she lived a complete life with love, and care. This i am proud to say I have done. Dr Jones…Yours is the first website for animals that I have found that is Holistic. Perhaps your offer does not pertain to dog owners ouside the Canadian and US continent but if it does I would just love to be in possession of Holistic treatments for Sheba. When she was a puppy I took out Insurance for her, but this is about to come to an end as the coverage was for £6000 and due to her being diagnosed with Colitus, and now with a skin condition Holistic treatments would be wonderful {and having used them on myself in the past have come to realise their worth against many of the so called medical treatments.
Whatever, I intend to try to save to be able to purchase some of your publications. And I most certainly will be on your site and reading your newsletters very regularly. By the way, I lived in St Catherines Ontario for several years, aand loved it. Would have remained but my wife, children and I came back to England for a visit. My wife became ill with Cancer, and lived then only one more year. So I did not/could not return without her.

]]> By: Lynn Siebert http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16618 Lynn Siebert Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:10:31 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16618 I'm not sure if This qualifies me to win the course,and there are others that need it more than me, but I had an issue with conventional medicine 3 years ago and it almost killed my cat, and I wanted to share it to help others see what those poisons do and to hopefully save another cat from going through what mine did. I rescued a cat from a neglectful situation but before taking her with me she had to be deflead before coming in contact with my other 5 rescues. I put the drops on her neck and she had a reaction that caused siezures. My cats are all indoor so I don't have much of an issue with fleas, but that was scary. The vet even thought she would die, and was about to euthanize her to stop the seizures. She made it, and is OK, but for 12 hours I thought I had lost her. I have 6 cats right now, all rescues and/or fosters that stayed. I volunteer for 4 animal rescue groups here in Florida, 1 cat rescue, 2 cat/dog rescue groups, and a bengal cat rescue. I also just rescued a conure(small parrot) and 2 lovebirds left to die. I have the conure and the lovebirds were given to a boss of mine who has a lovebird aviary. I do everything natural as much as possible but it's so hard to find information on what's safe. This is the only place I found I trust to be safe. Thank You, Lynn I’m not sure if This qualifies me to win the course,and there are others that need it more than me, but I had an issue with conventional medicine 3 years ago and it almost killed my cat, and I wanted to share it to help others see what those poisons do and to hopefully save another cat from going through what mine did. I rescued a cat from a neglectful situation but before taking her with me she had to be deflead before coming in contact with my other 5 rescues. I put the drops on her neck and she had a reaction that caused siezures. My cats are all indoor so I don’t have much of an issue with fleas, but that was scary. The vet even thought she would die, and was about to euthanize her to stop the seizures. She made it, and is OK, but for 12 hours I thought I had lost her. I have 6 cats right now, all rescues and/or fosters that stayed. I volunteer for 4 animal rescue groups here in Florida, 1 cat rescue, 2 cat/dog rescue groups, and a bengal cat rescue. I also just rescued a conure(small parrot) and 2 lovebirds left to die. I have the conure and the lovebirds were given to a boss of mine who has a lovebird aviary. I do everything natural as much as possible but it’s so hard to find information on what’s safe. This is the only place I found I trust to be safe. Thank You, Lynn

]]> By: Art Trombley http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16612 Art Trombley Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:29:33 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16612 Congratulations to the winners of the free Courses, All entries were worthy, Andrew, Maybe You could save this page and when You make Your first $Million$ You could give Us All a free course, We surly All could put it to good use. Thanks Again for the Daily hints and tips, they are valuable. God Bless Us All. Art Congratulations to the winners of the free Courses, All entries were worthy, Andrew, Maybe You could save this page and when You make Your first $Million$ You could give Us All a free course, We surly All could put it to good use. Thanks Again for the Daily hints and tips, they are valuable. God Bless Us All. Art

]]> By: Cleta Perry http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16610 Cleta Perry Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:16:59 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16610 I have a small no-kill shelter. I have 9 rescued dogs and 5 cats from the local vet (pound). We are in a rural area. When the vet is about to put a dog or cat down because of a lack of a home he calls me and if I can find room I will take it. Most of my rescues are large. I purchased your book Veterinary Secrets over a year ago and have used it almost daily, as well as your daily emails. I have a senior border collie who has congestive heart failure, an enlarged heart, and has had one surgery to remove a cancerous tumer, and a senior shepard/wolf cross, who has only had two rabies vaccines and is healthy and almost pup like. I also have an assortment of mixed dogs that are on my website. My husband is disabled and I am doing housecleaning and running errands for disabled people in the nearby town, to pay the vet bills, etc. I am extremely lucky to have a large superstore in a nearby town that donates food to me as well as any other pet related item that they cannot sell. But there are other expenses such as spay/neuter and any illness the animal has when I get it. Some of the animals I get are in terrible shape. I had a poodle mix who's fur was so matted I had to shave him plus his feet were raw from walking. When our schedule allows we also help with a "rescue railroad" where there are a series of drivers who all love animals and they each take a leg of a journey, transporting these animals from kill locations to foster homes and verified forever homes. We have done at least 3 transports in the last year. The largest one we were involved in, transported 5 brittanys from Tennessee to Oregon. Thank you for your help with the pet food recall last year. I printed every list you posted. I really use and save your emails. Cleta Grinnell Kansas I have a small no-kill shelter. I have 9 rescued dogs and 5 cats from the local vet (pound). We are in a rural area. When the vet is about to put a dog or cat down because of a lack of a home he calls me and if I can find room I will take it. Most of my rescues are large.

I purchased your book Veterinary Secrets over a year ago and have used it almost daily, as well as your daily emails.

I have a senior border collie who has congestive heart failure, an enlarged heart, and has had one surgery to remove a cancerous tumer, and a senior shepard/wolf cross, who has only had two rabies vaccines and is healthy and almost pup like. I also have an assortment of mixed dogs that are on my website.

My husband is disabled and I am doing housecleaning and running errands for disabled people in the nearby town, to pay the vet bills, etc. I am extremely lucky to have a large superstore in a nearby town that donates food to me as well as any other pet related item that they cannot sell.

But there are other expenses such as spay/neuter and any illness the animal has when I get it. Some of the animals I get are in terrible shape. I had a poodle mix who’s fur was so matted I had to shave him plus his feet were raw from walking.

When our schedule allows we also help with a “rescue railroad” where there are a series of drivers who all love animals and they each take a leg of a journey, transporting these animals from kill locations to foster homes and verified forever homes. We have done at least 3 transports in the last year. The largest one we were involved in, transported 5 brittanys from Tennessee to Oregon.

Thank you for your help with the pet food recall last year. I printed every list you posted. I really use and save your emails.

Cleta
Grinnell Kansas

]]> By: Judith Ann Conigliaro http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16606 Judith Ann Conigliaro Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:25:15 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16606 I have read every email and newsletter of yours for a year now. You have made such an impact on my life and the care and attention I give my dog, Abigail. I am on a fixed income and cannot afford your program but will continue reading your newsletters and emails. I congratulate you on your first choice to receive a free course - well deserved! Good luck on your second choice - you'll need it! You have certainly influenced so many lives! Keep up the great work! Judi Grand Rapids, MI I have read every email and newsletter of yours for a year now. You have made such an impact on my life and the care and attention I give my dog, Abigail. I am on a fixed income and cannot afford your program but will continue reading your newsletters and emails. I congratulate you on your first choice to receive a free course – well deserved! Good luck on your second choice – you’ll need it! You have certainly influenced so many lives!

Keep up the great work!

Judi
Grand Rapids, MI

]]> By: Sabrina Adleman http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16604 Sabrina Adleman Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:27:35 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16604 Hi Dr. Jones, I would love to have your course because I believe in treating myself and my family (which includes my cat and puppy) at home and with natural remedies, but this is not why I'm sending you a comment. I apologize for taking advantage of your requests for other comments, but I know you will be reading through these and I wasn't sure how best to send you a question. My question has to do with my 10 month old female chocolate lab, named Bo. I recently noticed that the pillows she sleeps on has a dried stain on it. She often licks herself or chews a bone and leaves a wet mark so at first I didn't think anything of it until I smelled it once and realized that it smelled like pee. There are several dried spots. Bo has been potty trained for some time now and hasn't had an accident for months now. Now that I think about it when Bo was sleeping in her crate on her blankets, I would notice when I washed her blankets that they smelled some like urine. Now, today when she was licking her crotch I saw a couple drops of urine come out of her urethra! I haven't noticed her struggling outside to pee at all, but I'm now concerned that this has been going on for a while now and I just didn't noticed! Of course I feel really bad. Are there other things this could be besides a UTI? Bo and I would appreciate any information and help you can offer!!!!!! Thank you Sabrina Hi Dr. Jones,

I would love to have your course because I believe in treating myself and my family (which includes my cat and puppy) at home and with natural remedies, but this is not why I’m sending you a comment. I apologize for taking advantage of your requests for other comments, but I know you will be reading through these and I wasn’t sure how best to send you a question.

My question has to do with my 10 month old female chocolate lab, named Bo. I recently noticed that the pillows she sleeps on has a dried stain on it. She often licks herself or chews a bone and leaves a wet mark so at first I didn’t think anything of it until I smelled it once and realized that it smelled like pee. There are several dried spots.

Bo has been potty trained for some time now and hasn’t had an accident for months now. Now that I think about it when Bo was sleeping in her crate on her blankets, I would notice when I washed her blankets that they smelled some like urine. Now, today when she was licking her crotch I saw a couple drops of urine come out of her urethra! I haven’t noticed her struggling outside to pee at all, but I’m now concerned that this has been going on for a while now and I just didn’t noticed! Of course I feel really bad.

Are there other things this could be besides a UTI?

Bo and I would appreciate any information and help you can offer!!!!!!

Thank you
Sabrina

]]> By: Art Trombley http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16602 Art Trombley Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:47:25 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16602 Dr. Andrew, I almost knew that #12 would win, because they help so many animals, now that You have decided to give another away, please try to keep in mind, "if You save one child, You save the World". If I were to win the second give away course, I would use it to not only help My best friend Boo, I would also use it to help all My friends that have dogs and cats. #12 was a very good choice, but so would #80. God Bless You for Your daily help's. Art&Boo Dr. Andrew, I almost knew that #12 would win, because they help so many animals, now that You have decided to give another away, please try to keep in mind, “if You save one child, You save the World”. If I were to win the second give away course, I would use it to not only help My best friend Boo, I would also use it to help all My friends that have dogs and cats. #12 was a very good choice, but so would #80. God Bless You for Your daily help’s. Art&Boo

]]> By: Carol Cameron http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16601 Carol Cameron Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:37:47 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16601 Dr Jones, I came across you and your website in 2006 when I was working for Timberwolf Organics. I went to work for them because of the wholistic aspect and because of 'organics'. Little did I know. I already had some experience. I have been working with herbs with humans for years, but the veterinary side was something that I still have trouble finding information. I lost a mt beloved Shiloh to a rabies vaccine when she was only eight because of my ignorance. It was her first vaccine, she developed Grande Mal seizures within 12 hours and was on phenobarbital for the remaining 8 months of her life. It was one of the most heartbreaking experience I have ever had. Three years later one of her sons was having severe problems with a persistant cough. I took him to our vet and as you can guess, he had heart worms. She described to me the extremely expensive treatment of poisoning my baby and he might not make it. She wouldn't even start treatment right then because he was so bad off and probably would make it two weeks. I couldn't take that for an answer. I searched and searched and could find no veterinary herbal cures. So I improvised a human treatment for worms and congestive heart failure. It WORKED!!!! However, we lost Maynard last easter to cancer. I could not find any information to help him out that didn't cost the fortune that I didn't have. He did have 5 good years after the heartworms, but he should have had many more than his 13 years with me before he passed. I credit my ignorance of commerical supermarket grade pet foods when he was younger to his much to early demise. I love to learn, especially about herbs. But as I have stated, the availability of pet based information is scarce. I now have people coming to me seeking solutions that I don't have to help their pets. I never charge for this help, I just want to help, but there is so much that I don't know. I would love to take your course to help more pets, but I have fibromyalgia, two herniated discs, and leftover pain from the shingles I had last summer, so I just frankly can't afford it. To win this free course would be a dream come true. If I can't work at least I can help freinds, family and the shelters that I volunteer at in the meantime. Thank you so much for this opportunity!!! Carol Cameron Dr Jones,

I came across you and your website in 2006 when I was working for Timberwolf Organics. I went to work for them because of the wholistic aspect and because of ‘organics’. Little did I know.

I already had some experience. I have been working with herbs with humans for years, but the veterinary side was something that I still have trouble finding information.

I lost a mt beloved Shiloh to a rabies vaccine when she was only eight because of my ignorance. It was her first vaccine, she developed Grande Mal seizures within 12 hours and was on phenobarbital for the remaining 8 months of her life. It was one of the most heartbreaking experience I have ever had.

Three years later one of her sons was having severe problems with a persistant cough. I took him to our vet and as you can guess, he had heart worms. She described to me the extremely expensive treatment of poisoning my baby and he might not make it. She wouldn’t even start treatment right then because he was so bad off and probably would make it two weeks. I couldn’t take that for an answer. I searched and searched and could find no veterinary herbal cures. So I improvised a human treatment for worms and congestive heart failure. It WORKED!!!! However, we lost Maynard last easter to cancer. I could not find any information to help him out that didn’t cost the fortune that I didn’t have. He did have 5 good years after the heartworms, but he should have had many more than his 13 years with me before he passed. I credit my ignorance of commerical supermarket grade pet foods when he was younger to his much to early demise.

I love to learn, especially about herbs. But as I have stated, the availability of pet based information is scarce. I now have people coming to me seeking solutions that I don’t have to help their pets. I never charge for this help, I just want to help, but there is so much that I don’t know.

I would love to take your course to help more pets, but I have fibromyalgia, two herniated discs, and leftover pain from the shingles I had last summer, so I just frankly can’t afford it. To win this free course would be a dream come true. If I can’t work at least I can help freinds, family and the shelters that I volunteer at in the meantime.

Thank you so much for this opportunity!!!

Carol Cameron

]]> By: Moki http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16599 Moki Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:33:15 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16599 Your course sounds very interesting indeed. Moki is a kitten with an unknown neurological disorder. Please stop by our website www.savemoki.com or blog (address listed above) to see videos of him and read his full story which is to long to list here. Moki has been to serveral doctors and a neurologist at the University of California Davis. At the moment no one seems to know exactly what is wrong with him. To have a vet from outside of the U.S. take a look at Moki's records would be amazing! We are sure that once you see his videos and read his story you will find that there isn't another more determined cat, or more deserving... Your course sounds very interesting indeed. Moki is a kitten with an unknown neurological disorder. Please stop by our website http://www.savemoki.com or blog (address listed above) to see videos of him and read his full story which is to long to list here. Moki has been to serveral doctors and a neurologist at the University of California Davis. At the moment no one seems to know exactly what is wrong with him. To have a vet from outside of the U.S. take a look at Moki’s records would be amazing! We are sure that once you see his videos and read his story you will find that there isn’t another more determined cat, or more deserving…

]]> By: Christi http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16598 Christi Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:49:24 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16598 First off I want to let you know that I TRULY enjoy your newsletters and the stories on your blog and though they do not always have a happy ending for your patients I have learned so much valuable knowledge. I am writing to tell the story of our little family... We are a family of 2 humans, a 9yr old female cat Streak, a 2yr old male cat Sam and a 1 year old corgi mix dog Yeager. All of our animals are rescue. In fact we will be adopting a pug mix next month once he has healed from his previous owners neglect. The reason I am looking for help is because we have been spending a fortune in vet bills because our Yeager has been ill since the day we adopted him. He has had every possible intestinal worm and bacteria infection and has lately been dealing with a bout of diarrhea/black stool. We have also been attempting to diagnose our beloved Steak, as she will become disoriented and begin forming at the mouth for no reason. At her last visit her heart beat extremely elevated to 250beats for nearly 6hrs straight. The vet has ruled out everything except seizures from a brain tumor or a heart condition. Unfortunately we have to save up for the test and praying that she is ok till then. Not to be so sad in our little family, but we love our "children" and any assistance is help full. I do want to thank you for your information on not vaccinating yearly like the vets require. I know it has saved Streaks life as she use to get large lumps at the injection site that would take 6months to go away. She is an indoor cat and will not receive any additional vaccinations... Thank you again for your blog and your e-news letters they are so very helpful.. Have a great day! Christi Austin, Texas First off I want to let you know that I TRULY enjoy your newsletters and the stories on your blog and though they do not always have a happy ending for your patients I have learned so much valuable knowledge. I am writing to tell the story of our little family… We are a family of 2 humans, a 9yr old female cat Streak, a 2yr old male cat Sam and a 1 year old corgi mix dog Yeager. All of our animals are rescue. In fact we will be adopting a pug mix next month once he has healed from his previous owners neglect. The reason I am looking for help is because we have been spending a fortune in vet bills because our Yeager has been ill since the day we adopted him. He has had every possible intestinal worm and bacteria infection and has lately been dealing with a bout of diarrhea/black stool. We have also been attempting to diagnose our beloved Steak, as she will become disoriented and begin forming at the mouth for no reason. At her last visit her heart beat extremely elevated to 250beats for nearly 6hrs straight. The vet has ruled out everything except seizures from a brain tumor or a heart condition. Unfortunately we have to save up for the test and praying that she is ok till then. Not to be so sad in our little family, but we love our “children” and any assistance is help full. I do want to thank you for your information on not vaccinating yearly like the vets require. I know it has saved Streaks life as she use to get large lumps at the injection site that would take 6months to go away. She is an indoor cat and will not receive any additional vaccinations…
Thank you again for your blog and your e-news letters they are so very helpful..

Have a great day!
Christi
Austin, Texas

]]> By: bella http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16595 bella Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:14:03 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16595 i would love to have your course as i am trianing, to be a pet groomer right now and feel it would be benificial to the animals also i am on a disability and just can not afford it right now.i really enjot your course and have learned a lot.thank you for your course and your time.bella. i would love to have your course as i am trianing, to be a pet groomer right now and feel it would be benificial to the animals also i am on a disability and just can not afford it right now.i really enjot your course and have learned a lot.thank you for your course and your time.bella.

]]> By: Dr Andrew http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16593 Dr Andrew Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:16:57 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16593 Hello fellow Veterinary Secrets Readers.. Thank You all for taking the time to write and share your stories. I will be choosing the Winners in the next 24 hours. Good Luck! Hello fellow Veterinary Secrets Readers..

Thank You all for taking the time to write
and share your stories.

I will be choosing the Winners in the next
24 hours.

Good Luck!

]]> By: Linda Landry http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-3/#comment-16587 Linda Landry Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:14:47 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16587 I am interesting in receiving your course. well, actually hoping to win it. I have thirteen cats in my home on my property and am in the process of TNR'ing about a half dozen more who are breeding across the neighborhood (I do put food out for them each day now that I know of their plight). Some are feral (TNR'd, so no babies, and pretty healthy) some are indoor only, others are in and outies. When I see new strays I trap them, get them fixed and vaccinated, treated for parasites (at least a short while of comfort) and if truly not adoptable, I release them and then take on their feeding and care. For about ten years my husband and I have been doing this on our own dime. We are not affluent but who cares? We see these beautiful creatures and if we can help them live safer and happier lives then we are happy. As you can imagine with so many cats in our lives we've seen a range of health problems, from FIV to IBD and a vaccine related fibrosarcoma, in addition to the more common and treatable ailments such as parasites,bite wounds, and skin infections. I also am the "cat-intake coordinator" for a tiny rescue in town. We only have about twenty animals at any one time and all are in foster homes, we do home visits for all potential adopters, and are very committed to making sure that these animals are never again an afterthought. I would love to be able to advocate for the animals in my care in the most effective way possible and this requires knowing as much as I can about both Western and Eastern medical practices. Right now I am far more knowledgeable and comfortable with Western practices. But I have been noticing lately how many traditional veterinarians are on autopilot when it comes to care. vaccinations are still given in the flank even though evidence suggests it is infinitely safer to give them distally in a limb should a cancer arise, behavioral issues like fur pulling are automatically treated as allergies where none before existed and I am sure that it is a result of stress. In short I have seen inconsistency in care. Things like litter box avoidance are attributed to poor attitude (very anthropomorphic) but things like immune problems and hair pulling are seen as reactions to biology with no other possibilities considered . I cannot afford to bring each of my cats in for a $150 initial consultation with a local alternative and complementary veterinarian though I am pleased with the relief she has been able to afford our one cat with a fibrosarcoma. If I am the winner of your course I will be able to use it to help not only my own family of felines, but the strays and rescues and feral cats and even stray dogs (I won't leave a needy animal stranded if I can help it) I will surely continue to come into contact with. Thank you. Truly. Linda Landry I am interesting in receiving your course. well, actually hoping to win it. I have thirteen cats in my home on my property and am in the process of TNR’ing about a half dozen more who are breeding across the neighborhood (I do put food out for them each day now that I know of their plight). Some are feral (TNR’d, so no babies, and pretty healthy) some are indoor only, others are in and outies. When I see new strays I trap them, get them fixed and vaccinated, treated for parasites (at least a short while of comfort) and if truly not adoptable, I release them and then take on their feeding and care.

For about ten years my husband and I have been doing this on our own dime. We are not affluent but who cares? We see these beautiful creatures and if we can help them live safer and happier lives then we are happy.

As you can imagine with so many cats in our lives we’ve seen a range of health problems, from FIV to IBD and a vaccine related fibrosarcoma, in addition to the more common and treatable ailments such as parasites,bite wounds, and skin infections.

I also am the “cat-intake coordinator” for a tiny rescue in town. We only have about twenty animals at any one time and all are in foster homes, we do home visits for all potential adopters, and are very committed to making sure that these animals are never again an afterthought.

I would love to be able to advocate for the animals in my care in the most effective way possible and this requires knowing as much as I can about both Western and Eastern medical practices. Right now I am far more knowledgeable and comfortable with Western practices. But I have been noticing lately how many traditional veterinarians are on autopilot when it comes to care. vaccinations are still given in the flank even though evidence suggests it is infinitely safer to give them distally in a limb should a cancer arise, behavioral issues like fur pulling are automatically treated as allergies where none before existed and I am sure that it is a result of stress. In short I have seen inconsistency in care. Things like litter box avoidance are attributed to poor attitude (very anthropomorphic) but things like immune problems and hair pulling are seen as reactions to biology with no other possibilities considered .

I cannot afford to bring each of my cats in for a $150 initial consultation with a local alternative and complementary veterinarian though I am pleased with the relief she has been able to afford our one cat with a fibrosarcoma.

If I am the winner of your course I will be able to use it to help not only my own family of felines, but the strays and rescues and feral cats and even stray dogs (I won’t leave a needy animal stranded if I can help it) I will surely continue to come into contact with.

Thank you. Truly.
Linda Landry

]]> By: robin badwey http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-2/#comment-16580 robin badwey Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:44:44 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16580 I WOULD THOROUGHLY ENJOY YOUR FREE COURSE; AND I KNOW IT WILL GO WHERE IT NEEDS TO GO. THANK-YOU, ROBIN AND MAX'S. I WOULD THOROUGHLY ENJOY YOUR FREE COURSE; AND I KNOW IT WILL GO WHERE IT NEEDS TO GO. THANK-YOU, ROBIN AND MAX’S.

]]> By: robin badwey http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/234/comment-page-2/#comment-16579 robin badwey Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:42:36 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=234#comment-16579 THERE ARE SO MANY DOGS OUT THERE THAT COULD USE YOUR HELP...I LOVE MY MAX'S SO MUCH...IT TOOK ME MANY YEARS TO ACCEPT A DOG IN MY LIFE AFTER HAVING TO PUT DOWN MY COCKER SPANIEL - MANDY - AFTER 13 YEARS OF COMPANIONSHIP AND LOVE...I WAS AFRAID I MIGHT LIKE HAVING ANOTHER DOG! FINALLY, MAX'S ADOPTED ME AND WE'VE BEEN TOGETHER 6 YEARS NOW. I'M A DISABLED VET, ON DISABILITY AND ANY HELP I CAN GET...I FINALLY HAVE TO COURAGE TO ASK FOR. TO ALL DOG OWNERS, YOU ARE SOOOOO BLESSED. TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM ALL. THERE ARE SO MANY DOGS OUT THERE THAT COULD USE YOUR HELP…I LOVE MY MAX’S SO MUCH…IT TOOK ME MANY YEARS TO ACCEPT A DOG IN MY LIFE AFTER HAVING TO PUT DOWN MY COCKER SPANIEL – MANDY – AFTER 13 YEARS OF COMPANIONSHIP AND LOVE…I WAS AFRAID I MIGHT LIKE HAVING ANOTHER DOG! FINALLY, MAX’S ADOPTED ME AND WE’VE BEEN TOGETHER 6 YEARS NOW. I’M A DISABLED VET, ON DISABILITY AND ANY HELP I CAN GET…I FINALLY HAVE TO COURAGE TO ASK FOR. TO ALL DOG OWNERS, YOU ARE SOOOOO BLESSED. TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM ALL.

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