Diva Dogs

13/01/2025

Here's one of my ironclad rules. When a new drug/medication hits the market, I avoid it like the plague for at least 1-3 years.

Why?

So I can see if it is likely to cause harm, adverse reactions, etc. You must understand that all of the initial research for new medications is done with small numbers of animals, and often misses side effects that only pop up when larger numbers of animals are exposed to the treatment.

This new arthritis medication blocks Nerve Growth factor (NGF) which has a reasonable efficacy in reducing arthritic pain.

The big problem is that NGF is found in lots of tissues and organs throughout the body, AND it's super important for the healthy functioning of the immune system, the nervous system, gut, - and really, the whole body!

So it's not surprising to me that so many dogs are experiencing serious adverse reactions. With two doses, the chances of an adverse reaction are about 1 in 550. The more doses (and it's a monthly injection), the higher the chances of harm/injury become.

I think there is a place for this medication as a 'drug of last resort' to extend life when we have done everything else. No way would I give it to my dogs unless this were the case.

However - the company that makes it is aggressively marketing this as a 'wonder drug, totally safe, side effect free'. This is what they are telling vets.

Also, the product insert in some countries list more side effects/adverse reactions than in other countries. This means vets are not being told the possible risks, and they might then recommend this medication for your dogs on the basis of what they know, which is not the full picture.

I'm personally amazed that this drug has been approved. The exact same thing for humans was not, because of the high risk of adverse reactions compared to other readily available arthritis treatments.

My advice? Avoid unless you're out of options!

I help animals all over the world heal and be well + happy with holistic veterinary care, kind training, and energy healing. If you want me to help your pets, message me! Zoom and in person appts available.

13/01/2025

By Carol Beuchat PhD

13/01/2025

C3 vaccines give a LONG LASTING IMMUNITY (with strong antibody levels) of at least 5-7 years! (F3 for cats are the same.)

If your pet has good antibody levels, any so-called 'booster' vaccination never increases antibody levels, or makes your pet's immunity any stronger.

This is because the antibodies grab and neutralise the vaccine before your pet's immune system can respond to it.

However, every single vaccination carries a risk of harm to your pet. This can be mild, but in some cases can trigger life-threatening diseases like immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia.

Sometimes vaccinations can trigger chronic illness, immune system dysregulation, allergies, autoimmune diseases, or other chronic issues.

So why do vets continue to re-vaccinate pets with unnecessary C3 (and F) vaccinations yearly, or three-yearly?

Is it a lack of knowledge?

There are stacks of high-quality evidence that show how long these vaccines give protection for!

Is it financial pressures?

I know my income in my practice dropped by 25% when I stopped re-vaccinating yearly and three-yearly!

What do you need to do to:

a) protect your pets from disease?

and...

b) minimise risk of vaccine injury and harm?

My advice is this.

ALWAYS titer test before any re-vaccination. If there are adequate antibody levels, your pets DON"T need re-vaccination.

Avoid non-core vaccinations unless there is a significant risk/benefit imperative.

And do everything you can to keep your pets vital and well with holistic health care, a high-quality fresh whole foods diet, and LOTS OF LOVE!

Message me if you need a one-on-one Zoom appt to go through the nitty gritty for your pets. (If you have a vaccine-injured pet, there are some things we can do that may help!)

I help animals all over the world heal and be well + happy with holistic veterinary care, kind training, and energy healing. If you want me to help your pets, message me! Zoom and in person appts available.

30/12/2024

This is excellent advice

30/12/2024

29/09/2024

So true

05/09/2024

Barry the West Highland White Terrier got an extreme glow up today! He's so handsome! 🤍

16/01/2024

Such a cutie! Gorgeous 4 month old Shiba Inu Chippy. 🩷

15/01/2024

CBD (cannabis extract) is safe, effective, and non-toxic. PEA is a legal (natural) alternative that works in the same way, and has no known side effects or drug interactions.

Do you have a dog who suffers from pain (many dogs suffer undiagnosed pain without showing any signs of it!), arthritis, dementia, epilepsy, cancer, congestive heart failure, allergies, autoimmune disease, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease, anxiety, arthritis or any chronic illness?

CBD and/or PEA (they sometimes work even better when given together) is likely to help your dog feel better, and in some cases leads to dramatic improvements!

If you'd like to get your dog onto one of these safe, effective natural medicines, message me or call me on 0428 278 630. It could be the best thing you ever do for your pet.

12/01/2024

A very sad post as we've lost another darling little angel but our sky shines brighter with one more star in it. We have loved sweet Millie coming to see us for the last 7 years and know how heartbroken her family are, our love and hugs go out to them. Fly free sweet girl, we will miss you. 😭💔🐾🐾