Can I Use ThreeLac with my Pets? Yes, You Can!

Boston "before"	Boston, a yellow Labrador Retriever, joined our family in February 2007. He is a sweet- tempered, happy dog, with boundless enthusiasm for life. Little did we know the depth of health problems hidden inside his furry body (and his vet records). His former owner told us he could eat only prescription food available from the vet-- nothing else. (What?? No treats?!) She handed over a bottle of anti-anxiety pills, a bottle of Prednisone capsules, ear cleaning supplies and ear ointment for yeast, along with a large cage suggesting that he would spend a lot of time in it. He had a cone for his head and had just completed a round of antibiotics due to a cut on his ear that wouldn't heal.	Boston "now"
Even before I read his vet records, I knew I had to take action to get this sweet dog off of pharmaceuticals and restore his health naturally. For a quick summary, please view the chart below. For more details, scroll down.

Health Issue	Medical Solution (former owner)	Natural Solution
Fear, Anxiety (trainer said one of the worst cases ever, according to vet records)	Tried three different anti-anxiety drugs	-Bach Rescue Remedy (flower essences)- drops in water for natural stress relief -B vitamins
Hyperactivity; barking	Anti-anxiety drugs; time-out in kennel	-Daily exercise- 2 mile walks and rigorous play time -Consistent "parenting"
Severe itching and "goop" in ears due to yeast	Daily ear cleaning; Otomax ointment; Prednisone	-ThreeLac- one pouch mixed in food -Flora Five- one pearl daily -Active Systemic Enzymes- 1 capsule daily -(I continued to clean Boston's ears until the yeast subsided.)
Digestive upset, occasionally vomiting bile	Prescription food	-Active Digestive Enzymes -Organic first-milking Colostrum powder -Gradual change to partially raw diet
Skin rashes due to yeast overgrowth; chronic dermatitis	Prednisone; severely restricted diet	-ThreeLac -Flora Five -Active Digestive Enzymes -MSM -Salmon Oil -Homeopathic remedies recommended by Dr. Anna Gardner, DVM
Frequent bouts of Kennel Cough due to being boarded out	Repeated Bordetella vaccinations/boosters (over-vaccination); repeated antibiotics and cough medication	-Strengthen immune system using the above supplements and first-milking Colostrum powder -Homeopathic remedies to reduce toxic overload -Milk Thistle extract (liver support while cleansing) -Boston doesn't get boarded out- neighbors are happy to have him visit them overnight.

     The chart above isn't meant to overwhelm you; it's here to show you that we can restore our pets' health in many of the same ways that we restore our own health. Changes in diet, adequate exercise, the use of supplements and homeopathic remedies instead of drugs can greatly improve our pets' lives.
     We didn't make all these changes immediately- that wouldn't have been good for Boston. After consulting my sister (who is a registered nurse), we stopped the Prednisone (Boston had been given only one dose) and used Active Systemic Enzymes to reduce inflammation and relieve itching. We also gave him small amounts of Benedryl as needed, initially. The anti-anxiety pills were put away in the cupboard; Boston got Rescue Remedy instead. He also started on the probiotics (ThreeLac and Flora Five) and Active Digestive Enzymes right away. Over time, as Boston's body began to balance and heal, we gradually introduced a healthier variety of foods into his diet.
     With the help of friends, we located a holistic veterinarian, Dr. Anna Gardner, who specializes in natural pet care and homeopathic remedies. Through e-mail and phone consultations, she guided us to further nutritional supplementation (MSM, Salmon Oil, B vitamins, Milk Thistle) and homeopathic remedies specific to Boston's health challenges. Use this link to visit Dr. Gardner's website and read her articles on pet health.

Today, Boston is a vibrantly healthy dog. He is sweet, good-natured and well-behaved. Boston loves to go for long walks, chase and fetch a tennis ball, and swim in Mason Lake, no matter what the weather. He loves people and gets along great with other dogs. Neighbors frequently comment on how far Boston has come and how healthy he is. He can be trusted to stay home alone without any trouble. (His cage is packed away in the garage.)
Boston's skin is healthy and he rarely needs a bath. His ears stay clean and free of yeast. His diet consists of a blend of cooked meat, raw meat, and high-quality kibble. He enjoys a wide variety of wheat-free treats: Darford Veggie Hearts, dried lamb lung, dried sweet potato slices, and bully sticks.

It's our hope that Boston's story will inspire you to seek natural healing for yourself and your beloved pet.

Susan,
I was going to email you when I take him (referring to her cat) back to the vet. But right now he is doing great. The vet has me giving him 1/2 a cortisone pill a day. The vet says if he is still doing good in one month then we will look to see what is going on. From blood sample he took, he said the red blood cells were real low. So he thought it was cancer. That's why the cortisone shot was first, followed a week later by the pills if he was doing good on the shot. Before the shot he was 7.6 pounds. I have been giving him 3 drops (of Oxygen Elements Max) in the morning with a little tuna juice and his pill in the evening. He is now 11 pounds! Back to his old self. His balance is still a little off. If he turns too quickly he loses his footing a little. I hope that will get better. He has been getting better every day. Will let you know more when I take him to the vet, which will be about the first of February. Thank you all for your caring and help. I do believe the drops are helping him.

Thanks again,
B.C.

Thor, one of the local dogs, loved to accompany my husband, me, and our dog, Molly on our early morning walks. We could see that his hind legs were beginning to fail as the ligaments appeared very loose and the legs would bend in the wrong directions. As time passed, he began to miss some mornings, and when he did come, he was obviously in a great amount of pain- shaking, whimpering, barely able to walk, and now a front paw was bothering him. We adjusted our walks so that we could go just a short distance, then drop him off at his house and continue our vigorous walk. He was suffering so that we began to hope his owners would show mercy and “put him to sleep.” When that didn’t happen, I decided I had to act.

One morning when he showed up for the walk, whimpering, limping and shaking, I gave him ¼ teaspoon of Silica Plus in beef broth. I did this 6 times (not on consecutive mornings, because he didn’t always come). The morning following the 6th dose, Thor showed up for the morning walk with a spring in his step, happy, and ready to run. He led the way on the walk, played with Molly, running and chasing down the road and through the woods. He’s been going strong ever since — no more signs of discomfort . It’s been about two weeks now, and he takes Silica Plus every now and then. His hind legs still appear a bit loose, but he runs and plays and shows no signs of pain. My husband and I delight in watching Thor, the “miracle dog,” as he once again enjoys life and his friendship with Molly.

Susan Summers

Dear Susan,

My cat, Samantha, was diagnosed by her vet with cat asthma several years ago -- we live in a lot of air pollution in Los Angeles. The symptom was a lot of coughing. I started giving her 4 drops of Global Health Trax "Oxygen Elements Max" twice a day in her food. Her coughing subsided and went away completely within several months. Recently, I ran out and wondered if the drops were still needed, considering that I had started to give her other supplements as well. Gradually Samantha started coughing again. No question, she's unfortunately got the coughing back. So, today, I'm placing a new order. The Oxygen Elements is definitely what she needs. Hopefully, she'll get better quickly and forgive me as well. Thank you for making this product available --- you are doing a wonderful service.

Best wishes,
Alexandra H.

If you've been wondering whether Oxygen Elements Max would help your cats, wonder no more. My boys, Chuck and Jack, have both been helped in more ways than improved vim and vigor. My 9-yr. old, Chuck, likes to pretend he's still a Texas Tom and not a Neutered Nelly, so he escapes occasionally to hang in the 'hood with the other "phat" cats. When he returned from one of his AWOL journeys, he had a 1-inch gash on his head and a notch on his ear - the gash on his head healed very quickly after I dabbed a cotton puff on the gash that had been dipped in a tablespoon of purified water with two drops of Oxygen Elements Max added to it. Unfortunately the notch on his ear remains - I guess it is like a cowboy getting another notch in his belt. Now on the other hand, 8-yr. old Jack was very timid, but after regularly dosing their daily wet food with two drops of Oxygen Elements Max, Jack has taken to carefully executing sneak flank attacks on Chuck when he's sleeping on his cat perch, sending Chuck flying! I'm not too sure Chuck is pleased with that benefit of the Oxygen Elements Max, but it sure is fun for Mom to watch.
Diana W.
Richardson, Texas

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